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Woodson Weekly -
October 15th |
Woodson Weekly is published every Friday to provide the community with important information about school life at Woodson High School.
Vision Statement
We are a school community where all students have purpose and value!
 Homecoming Pep Rally!
Important Upcoming Dates
Friday, October 15th from 4:30-5:15pm - Homecoming Parade
Friday, October 15th from 5-6:45pm - Pre-game Pig-out
Friday, October 15th at 7pm - Homecoming Football Game vs Fairfax HS; purchase tickets online to avoid the line at the gate.
Saturday, October 16th from 8-11pm - Homecoming Dance
Tuesday, October 19th - Underclass Makeup Picture Day, Dance Studio
Friday, October 29th - End of 1st Quarter; 2-Hour Early Release; dismissal at 12:55pm
Monday-Tuesday, November 1st-2nd - No School for Students, Teacher Workdays
Thursday, November 4th - Diwali Religious and Cultural Observance
Thursday, November 11th - Veteran's Day; 2-Hour Early Release
Thursday-Friday, November 24th-26th - Thanksgiving Holidays
In this Issue
NEW News
1. Message from Dr. Floyd
2. Homecoming Events Today
3. Federal Impact Aid Survey
4. Underclass and Senior Portrait Makeup Days
5. American Math Contest Info
6. Virtual Family Education Night - Learn about Teen Substance Abuse
7. AP Test Opt-Out Timeline and Fees
8. FCPS Virtual College Week
9. College & Career Center News
10. Woodson Junior Coordinates Computer Building Workshop
PAST News, but still important
11. Winter Sport Tryout Information
12. Fall Blood Drive
13. Virtual Scholarships 101 - Rescheduled
14. How do I check out my student from school?
15. Laptop Tech Support Hours
16. Woodson's PTSO
NEW News
1. Message from Dr. Floyd
Good afternoon and Happy Homecoming Week, Woodson!
I hope you will join us for the Homecoming Parade this afternoon. The parade will begin at 4:30pm at Woodson HS. The parade continues across Pickett onto Starlit Ponds, winds over to Olley with a right turn on Chestnut Knolls Dr. We meander through the neighborhood and end up on Whitacre at Barcarat Dr. Our final stop is back at Woodson HS for the Pig-Out and then the football game versus our cross town rival, Fairfax HS at 7pm.
Please know the Homecoming Dance is Saturday night from 8-11pm and it will have a DJ outside, on the softball/Pickett side of the school.
I want to take a moment to recognize the hard work and dedication our staff members put in each day. They have been working hard to connect with students, plan engaging lessons and collaborate with one another. If you would like to acknowledge a Woodson staff member, we invite you to submit your story through FCPS Cares.
I wish our whole Woodson community a wonderful Homecoming weekend.
Sincerely,
Dr. Floyd
2. Homecoming Activities Today
Homecoming Parade – Friday, October 15th, 4:30 – 5:15pm
Pre-game Pig-out – Friday, October 15th, 5 – 6:45pm outside Door #7 by the Outdoor basketball courts. This is a community event for students and parents. Join us for fun, games, face painting, Moon bounce, food trucks, and more before the Hoco game.
Homecoming Football Game, Friday, October 15th, 7pm, vs Fairfax HS; purchase tickets online to avoid the line at the gate.
Homecoming Dance – Saturday, October 16th, 8 – 11pm - No tickets sold at the door.
3. Federal Impact Aid Survey
Ask your student for the Federal Impact Aid form that was distributed during 3rd period today. Forms are due Thursday, November 4th!
Returning this form is important because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
If sections 1 and 2 of the survey do not apply to you, just check the boxes in Section 3 and sign/date the form. All forms must be signed, dated, and returned by Thursday, November 4th. All results are confidential.
More information is available online.
 Getting ready for the Pep Rally
4. Underclass and Senior Portrait Makeup Picture Days
The underclass picture makeup day is Tuesday, October 19th, from 8:30-2:30pm in the Dance Studio.
Students who were absent during picture day, or students who purchased pictures and are dissatisfied with their picture should plan on having their picture taken on Tuesday, October 19. Those wishing to purchase pictures can still order on mylifetouch.com with the picture day id EVT24PGR.
Senior portrait makeup days are scheduled on Monday-Wednesday, November 10th-12th, and Wednesday-Friday, November 17th-19th from 3-9pm in Cafeteria A.
To schedule your senior for a portrait session, please visit https://prestigeportraits.com. You can find Woodson's dates and appointment times by utilizing "Search by City & State" feature.
5. American Math Contest Info
Students interested in participating in the AMC 10 or the AMC 12 should register on MySchoolBucks by Wednesday, October 20. The AMC 10/12 will be administered on Tuesday, November 16th at Woodson High School.
The AMC 10 and AMC 12 are both 25-question, 75-minute, multiple choice examinations in high school mathematics designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem-solving skills. More information
Students in grades 9 and 10 take the AMC 10. All others take AMC 12.
The fee is $5 payable by Wednesday, October 20th, at MySchoolbuck.com
Each test has 25 multiple choice questions to be answered in 75 minutes. A calculator may NOT be used. Sample Questions here.
6. Virtual Family Education Night - Learn about Teen Substance Abuse
On Thursday, October 21st at 7pm, the Family Engagement Region Representative from Region 5 will preset a family education night on teen substance abuse.
During this virtual Zoom meeting, families will meet the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Specialists and learn more about drugs and addiction.
RSVP to receive the Zoom link. Contact Angela Aldave at avaldave@fcps.edu with questions.
7. AP Test Opt-Out Timeline and Fees
As part of the FCPS FY 2022 Approved Budget, FCPS is continuing to assess Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) test fees. As in previous years, the fees for the first six AP/IB tests taken for courses in which students are enrolled for high school credit will be paid for by FCPS. Students taking AP tests without enrolling in the corresponding FCPS course are responsible for the test fee(s).
FCPS encourages all students to take AP tests for courses in which they are enrolled. However, students will have the opportunity to opt-out of the test(s) by filling out an Opt-Out form to be provided by the school. To assist in the decision-making process, students will be provided a report with their previous tests and current AP course enrollment. AP students must make Opt-Out decisions by October 22, 2021 and parents will be billed a non-refundable test fee in December 2021 for tests that exceed the six FCPS funded tests. For the 2021-2022 school year, there will be no spring cancellation option for AP exams.
2022 AP Testing
Reference the College Board 2022 AP exam dates site for dates of AP Exams. Due to the FCPS Cultural and Religious Observance day on May 3rd, no AP exams will be administered on this day. The AP Environmental Science and AP Psychology exams will be administered on the late testing date of May 17th. All 2022 AP exams will be taken in school and will be taken in a paper/pencil format.
AP students who do not complete the Opt-Out form by October 22nd and cancel an AP exam will be assessed a $40 cancellation fee by the College Board. AP students who register for an AP exam after November 10th will be assessed a $40 late registration fee by the College Board.
If you have any questions, please contact Woodson's Assessment Coordinator, Kathleen Guinee at kpguinee@fcps.edu.
 Students in Mr. Wright's AP World History: Modern class presenting their Empire theme park project.
8. FCPS Virtual College Week
All Grade Levels! FCPS Virtual College Week will take place Monday, October 18 - Thursday, October 21, 2021. FCPS families are invited to attend virtual sessions on a variety of topics, including how to pay for college, dual enrollment, AP/IB, how to apply to a military academy, and college essay writing.
Registration is now open, and students and families can sign-up for as many sessions as they wish. Don’t forget to check out the FCPS Virtual College Week webpage for updates and to learn about various college fairs available to students. Please direct any questions about Virtual College Week to Karen Huffman at kshuffman@fpcs.edu.
9. College & Career Center News
The Woodson College & Career Center is located in E 109. My office hours are 7:30 am until 3:30 pm. Students can stop by before or after school, or during LS and lunch if they have any questions, or just to say hello😊 Please join my Course in Schoology. My Access Code is: 3M8B-S8X4-N2H55. My weekly newsletters and scholarship & enrichment opportunities are posted in Schoology and on my padlets. Both go out on Mondays. College Rep Visits for Juniors and Seniors here at Woodson will continue next week. Please see next week’s College & Career Center Calendar inserted below and instructions on how to view the schedule and how to register here.
Upcoming Events:
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Senior Café every Wednesday morning from 7:30 – 8:00 am in the Career Center. Senior Café is an informal Q & A drop-in for Seniors to get help with their college and scholarship applications, jobs, resumes, apprenticeships & more.
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College Application Completion Workshop in the Career Center on Thursday, October 28th, during ALL Lunches. Last workshop will be on Monday, November 29th.
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Military Recruiter Visits every Wednesday during All Lunches: The Marine Corps and Coast Guard Recruiter will visit together on October 20th. Please see my Military Padlet for Recruiter contact info and upcoming events.
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NOVA Workforce is virtually visiting on Monday, October 25th, at 2:15 pm to speak about their trainings and certifications. Please sign up in Naviance under College Visits or email me at cliebmosley@fcps.edu.
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Seniors, the FAFSA – Free Application for Student Aid opened on Oct 1st. Check out the FAFSA Line-by-Line Virtual Completion Workshops by College Access Fairfax on October 16 at 10 am and on November 9 at 7 pm. Registration is not required. Please check out my Financial Aid Folder in Schoology for information on Financial Aid, the FAFSA, and the CSS Profile. If you missed the Paying for College Workshop, I posted a recording in that folder together with a flyer that has additional Paying for College Presentation dates.
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¡ALCANZA! College Fair for LatinX students at George Mason University, In-Person Event | Friday, October 22nd, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET. Juniors & Seniors, please contact your Counselor to register.
- The next Virtual Scholarship 101 Presentations by College Access Fairfax are on November 17th at 7 pm or on December 11th at 10 am. Learn about how to apply for scholarships, including tips on applications, websites, and other sources of scholarship information. Registration is not required.
Questions? Please email cliebmosley@fcps.edu
10. Woodson Junior Coordinates Computer Building Workshop
Northern Virginia Magazine published an article on Woodson High School junior Ian Wallace’s computer building workshop, which he led at Annandale High school in conjunction with ESOL Department Chair Meredith Hedrick and other AHS faculty.
https://northernvirginiamag.com/family/education/2021/10/08/eagle-scout-computer-workshop/
Through the project, eight AHS students who recently moved to the U.S. from other countries constructed their own desktop computers using spare parts Ian collected through a neighborhood computer recycling drive. In several cases, the AHS students shared they were bringing home their family’s first desktop computer – and how cool it was to tell their parents they constructed it themselves. One student, now at Northern Virginia Community College in their honors program for nursing, said it would be helpful for her college coursework too. Another said it made him consider a career in computer programming.
 Spotted: A box turtle hanging out by one of the Woodson benches.
PAST News - but still important
11. Winter Sport Tryout Information
Winter sport tryouts begin on Monday, November 8th. Winter sports include basketball, swim & dive, wrestling, rifle, gymnastics, and indoor track.
In order to participate, there are 3 items that need to be completed prior to the first day of tryouts.
1) Sports Physical
Completed and turned in to Athletic Trainer Chris Hogge (chogge@fcps.edu)
2) Activity Registration
This is an online submission - it encompasses the Emergency Care Form and Concussion Education Training
3) Proof of Covid Vaccination or Exemption
For full details, please see the Athletic Office updates.
12. Fall Blood Drive
Mark your calendar for the upcoming fall blood drive on Friday, November 12th, in the Aux Gym. To sign up, go to Room F120 or visit the tables between cafeterias during lunches. Parents we welcome your participation, if you would like to sign up, just email potential times to mphu@fcps.edu!
The Key Club is sponsoring the drive. Students are required to be at least 16 years of age and weigh at least 110lbs. All students are also required to have a parental consent form signed. Inova needs 250 units a day, just for regular needs in this area, so we are hoping to supply a large amount of those units! The Attendance Office will be monitoring students’ attendance.
13. Virtual Scholarships 101 - Rescheduled
The Virtual Scholarship 101 that was scheduled for tonight at 6:30 pm has been rescheduled. College Access Fairfax has two additional Scholarship 101 Presentations that you can attend, either on November 17th or December 11th. Please visit www.collegeaccessfairfax.org to access the Zoom link. Please check out my Financial Aid Folder in Schoology for information on Financial Aid, the FAFSA, and the CSS Profile. If you missed the Paying for College Workshop, I posted a recording in that folder together with a flyer that has additional Paying for College Presentation dates. In case the link is not working, here are the steps to get to that folder: Sign into Schoology with your SIS Parent Account - go to College & Career Center Course - College Folder - FAFSA/Financial Aid Subfolder. Questions? Please email cliebmosley@fcps.edu.
14. How do I check out my student from school?
Please let the Attendance Office know if you need your student to leave school early. You can notify Attendance 3 different ways:
- Submit the online attendance form and have your student pick up their pink checkout pass from the Attendance Office (E107) between classes or during lunch.
- Student brings a note to the Attendance Office before 9:45am. The student will be issued a pink pass to leave class at the appointed time. The note must include the following - student name, date and time of when student is leaving, and reason for early check-out, student ID, parent signature and contact number.
- Call the attendance line, 703-503-4800 and select Option 3. After leaving a message, please have your student pick up their pink checkout pass from the Attendance Office (E107) between classes or during lunch.
At the time of dismissal, your son/daughter will bring the pink check-out pass back to the Attendance Office for verification before meeting you outside.
If returning to school that same day, students must check in at the Attendance office before going back to class, even if it is between classes.
If one of the options above is not followed, we cannot guarantee a speedy checkout, so please make sure you notify the attendance office prior to picking up your son/daughter to ensure you make your appointment or commitment on time.
Due to staff responsibilities at the end of the day, we are not able to honor unannounced early dismissals within 15 minutes of school dismissal.
For full details on Attendance Procedures, please visit the Attendance page on the Woodson website.
15. Laptop Tech Support Hours
If students need FCPS laptop technical support at Woodson HS, please submit a ticket using the FCPS Parent/Student Tech Support Portal.
Our walk-in hours in Room A114 are:
- Odd Days during Learning Seminar
- Monday - 7:45am - 8:10am
- Tuesday and Wednesday - 11:25am - 1:20pm (lunches)
- Wednesday - 2:55pm - 4:00pm (when late buses start)
Any other time you should try to make an appointment.
Thank you, W.T Woodson HS Tech Support Team
16. Woodson's PTSO
Our mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
PTSO meetings take place the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6pm in the Library at Woodson HS.
Whether you are a new or returning WTW parent, please get involved in any way that works for you. Here are some quick links to get you started:
Join our PTSO
Make a Donation
Sign up for one of our Volunteer Opportunities
Ask a local business to become a Business or Community Sponsor
Find WT Woodson on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
Go shopping! Amazon, Office Depot, groceries, etc. Link your accounts and a portion of your sales will go to our school!
Mental Health Resources | 24/7 Emergency Numbers
If you are in crisis, text NEEDHELP to 85511, call 1-800-273-TALK, or dial 911; TTY dial 711
CrisisLink Regional Hotline: 703-527-4077 (CrisisLink is a hotline for individuals in crisis or family/friends seeking guidance for how to help a loved one)
Dominion Hospital Assessment and Referral Line: 703-536-2000
Inova Emergency Services: 703-289-7560
Mobile Crisis Unit: 1-844-627-4747
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-SUICIDE
Merrifield Center Emergency Services: 703-573-5679; TTY dial 711 (The Merrifield Center of the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board, offers a range of clinical programming. Emergency Services, staffed 24 hours per day, seven days per week, works with people in psychiatric crisis who need immediate attention.)
Plan D Nova https://www.plandnova.org/ (a website for Northern Virginia teens who suffer from depression: #breakthestigma)
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