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Woodson Weekly -
January 21st |
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!
 Students practice splinting and wrapping in Mr. Redmond’s Sports Medicine class.
Important Upcoming Dates
Monday, January 24th - Staff Development Day, No School for Students
Monday-Friday, January 24th-28th - Dude. Be Nice!! Week
Monday, January 31st - Curriculum Night; 6:30-8:30pm (see story #5)
Tuesday, February 1st - Religious and Cultural Observation Lunar New Year
Tuesday, February 1st - Winter Blood Drive
Monday-Friday, February 7th-11th - National School Counseling Week
Monday, February 21st - Presidents' Day Holiday - No School
In this Issue
NEW News
1. Message from Dr. Floyd
2. SIS Availability
3. Winter Blood Drive - February 1st
4. Academic Advising and Course Selection for 2022-2023
5. FCPS Academy Open Houses
6. Leadership Class for 2022-2023
7. Volunteers Needed for AP Testing
8. Vision, Mission, and Values - Need your input!
9. College & Career Center News
PAST News, but still important
10. CTE Summer Camp Information
11. Virginia School Survey - Climate and Working Conditions
12. How do I check my Student out from School?
13. Order the 2022 WTW Yearbook
14. Laptop Tech Support Hours
15. Woodson's PTSO
NEW News
1. Message from Dr. Floyd
Good afternoon Woodson Families,
Congratulations to all our students and staff for completing the first semester of the 2021-2022 school year! Before you know it, we will arrive at June 10th and we will be looking ahead to summer activities.
I’m hopeful this next semester will include climbing out of this pandemic and resuming a pre-pandemic atmosphere. In the meantime, however, FCPS will continue to follow our current mask regulation – with no changes – when classes resume on Tuesday.
As stated in the Division’s communication earlier today, “FCPS requires everyone, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a mask inside our buildings and on our school buses, except when alone in a room. This includes staff, students, and visitors. Read the FCPS Mask Regulation for more details.”
This mask requirement is in place because ”we are committed to providing all students safe in-person instruction and ensuring our schools remain open for five days of in-person instruction. Our layered prevention strategies, including universal mask wearing, help to keep COVID-19 transmission in our schools low and our classrooms open for learning. It is especially important to protect our most medically vulnerable students who deserve the same opportunity to safely access in-person instruction as their peers.”
I appreciate all students, staff and visitors remaining vigilant to maintain the health and safety of our Woodson Community.
Dr. Floyd
2. SIS Availability
FCPS Weekly Progress Reports will not be sent to parents through Thursday, January 27th during second quarter grading and report card generation.
Additionally, the Grade Book and Report Card modules in ParentVUE and StudentVUE will be closed until Saturday, January 29th at 6 a.m.
 Woodson is celebrating Dude. Be Nice!! week next week.
3. Winter Blood Drive
Mark your calendar for the upcoming Spring blood drive on Tuesday, February 1st in the Aux Gym. The Key Club is sponsoring the drive.
Parents, students, teachers, and everyone in the Woodson community is welcome to donate. For more information and to sign up, please contact Marie Phu at mphu@fcps.edu.
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 student attendance.
4. Academic Advising and Course Selection for 2022-2023
Beginning next week, Woodson staff will begin working with students on the course selection process for the 2022-2023 school year. Additional information about these events will be shared soon, but below is an overview of the academic advising timeline.
Academic Advising dates:
Tuesday and Thursday, January 25th and 27th – Students will receive information during their 3rd period Advisory lessons regarding the academic advising process and selecting the appropriate classes for next year.
Monday and Wednesday, January 31st and February 2nd – Students will have the opportunity to view videos and meet teachers of elective courses offered next year during 3rd period Advisory lessons.
Monday, January 31st at 6:30-8:00pm – Woodson HS will host a Virtual Curriculum Night for parents and students. This event is for rising 10th-12th grade students (current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors). During this time faculty and staff will be available to answer questions about course options for next school year.
This event will be less of a formal presentation and more of an “open house” for attendees to ask questions and learn more about students’ course options for next year. A Zoom link to join will be sent directly to parents closer to the event date.
Thursday and Friday, February 3rd and 4th – Teachers will conference individually with students during each class to provide feedback on course selections for next year.
Tuesday, February 8th – Counselors will begin holding individual academic advising meetings with each student to select classes for next school year during Social Studies (Juniors) and PE (Freshmen and Sophomores) periods. Juniors will meet with their counselors first, followed by Sophomores in mid-February, and then Freshmen in early March.
5. FCPS Academy Open Houses
Interested in learning more about FCPS Academy Courses? Academy courses offer advanced technical and specialized courses that successfully integrate career and academic preparation for students.
FOR STUDENTS: Students can use their fcpsschools.net account to visit FCPS Academies for information about the six academies of FCPS. On this site, you will find course descriptions and videos about the programs that are available.
FOR FAMILIES: Parents and students should access academy Open House flyers (links below) for lists of courses at each Academy and upcoming Open House dates. One of the best ways to determine if an Academy program is right for you is to attend their open house!
Upcoming Open House Dates:
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West Potomac Academy: Wednesday, January 26, 6:15 - 7:30pm
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Edison Academy: Saturday, January 29, from 10:00am - 1:00pm
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Fairfax Academy: Tuesday, February 8, 6:30 - 8pm
Chantilly Open House Flyer
Edison Open House Flyer
Fairfax Academy Open House Flyer
West Potomac Academy Virtual Open House Flyer
 Watch Woodson's Morning Show from January 14th.
6. Leadership Class for 2022-2023
Students interested in taking Leadership next school year must complete an application, request a teacher recommendation, and sit for an interview.
Application forms will be available Wednesday, January 26, outside room A133..
Applications should be submitted no later than Friday, February 11th.
For more information, please contact Mrs. Schmauder at plschmauder@fcps.edu.
7. Volunteers Needed for AP Testing
Woodson’s Student Services Department is in search of parent volunteers for this year’s AP testing. This is a great opportunity to volunteer during the school day! Training will be provided.
AP exams will take place from May 2nd – May 17th. There are two test sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Morning test sessions require proctors to be present from 7:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. (approximately). Afternoon test sessions require proctors to be present from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (approximately).
Please contact Kathleen Guinee, Assessment Coach, at kpguinee@fcps.edu or 703-503-4805 if you are able to volunteer to proctor. As always, we greatly appreciate the support from our PTSO! Thank you!
 Save the date: Woodson’s annual Dessert on Broadway production is coming at the end of this month! Tickets on sale in advance at woodsonchorus.org starting early next week, and at the door.
8. Vision, Mission and Values - Need your input
Every 5-10 years, schools and organizations need to re-evaluate their vision, mission and values to ensure they still reflect who they are. In 2015, the Woodson community adopted this current Vision, Mission and Values:
Vision Statement
We are a school community where all students matter.
Mission Statement
To foster a culture of success by developing the academic, social, and emotional potential of all students.
Values
Our values guide us in the pursuit of our mission:
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Empowerment – We encourage students to discover their passions and make the right choices to develop their own path.
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Trust – We believe in each other and assume positive intentions.
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Honesty – We are committed to the truth.
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Collaboration – We are stronger as a group than as individuals.
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Diversity – We respect and appreciate the uniqueness of each individual.
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Resiliency – We recognize that perseverance and hope are key to a fulfilling life.
This year we are inviting the Woodson community to share input based on YOUR ideas for Woodson High School's new Vision, Mission and Values.
Some things to think about as you answer include: Where do you want to see Woodson HS in 5 years? How do we get there? What are our fundamental beliefs of who we are? Please complete this Google Form to share your ideas.
 Students practice splinting and wrapping in Mr. Redmond’s Sports Medicine class.
9. College & Career Center News
The Woodson College & Career Center is located in E 109. Office hours are 7:30 am until 3:30 pm. Please join the Woodson College & Career Center Course in Schoology – Access Code 3M8B-S8X4-N2H55 to access important announcements, upcoming events/opportunities, college & career resources, newsletters & more.
Please mark your calendar for the following events:
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Senior Café in the Career Center on Jan 26, 7:30 – 8:00 am – a Q & A for Seniors
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NAVY Recruiter Visit Cafeteria A and B on Jan 26, ALL LUNCHES
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NOVA Application Session for Seniors in the Career Center on Feb 2, 10:15 – 11:15 am (with FAFSA Support). Please sign up in Naviance or email cliebmosley@fcps.edu. This is our last FAFSA Support Session for the Class of 2022!
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Virtual College 101 Presentation for Sophomores & Juniors on Feb 2, 7 pm – 8 pm. “College is a match to be made and not a prize to be won” by Erin Slater, Director of Admissions, Randolph-Macon College. Please register here.
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US Service Academy/ROTC Program Info Night on Feb 15, 7:00 pm in the Woodson Auditorium (snow date Feb 22): Academy or ROTC – The differences and the application process. Experts from all Military Service Academies and ROTC programs, as well as a representative from Gerry Connelly’s office will present information.
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Virtual FCPS Career Expo, Feb 14 – 17, 2022, 4 – 8 pm. Registration opens on Jan 24th. This regional event will offer a connection to more than 100 local industry professionals from in-demand career fields across Northern Virginia. Employers and industry experts will be represented from highly sought-after career clusters. Details and registration information are available online. Students can email workbasedlearning@fcps.edu with questions. All grade levels are encouraged to participate!
Questions? Please email cliebmosley@fcps.edu
PAST News - but still important
10. Virginia School Survey - Climate and Working Conditions
This spring our school, in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services and the Virginia Department of Education, is conducting the Virginia School Survey of Climate and Working Conditions of students, classroom instructors, and staff. The purpose of this survey is to measure student support, student engagement, school discipline, and safety conditions in each school. This information will be used to guide educational practices that produce a safe and supportive school environment.
The online survey will be administered to all students grades 9-12, on February 4th, 2022 during 3rd period. The survey does not ask for your child’s name and all answers are anonymous (no one will know how your child answered the survey). Parents and guardians will not have access to their child’s survey answers. You may review the student survey at this website: https://tinyurl.com/VaSchoolSurvey.
The survey will ask questions such as how students feel about their school, how students get along with one another and their teachers, how students feel about school rules, and their perceptions of their teachers’ willingness to help them. Students will also be asked what kinds of bullying they may have observed during school and whether they have been bullied themselves.
All students in your child’s grade level will be eligible to participate in the survey. Students participating in remote instruction and in-person instruction are both eligible to participate. The survey is voluntary and your child can decide not to participate. No action will be taken against you, your child, or the school if your child does not participate. If you do not wish for your child to participate, please notify the school office by email to jtobrien1@fcps.edu by January 31st, 2022.
Your child will not receive any immediate benefit from participating in the survey, but the survey will help us to maintain a safe, inviting, and supportive learning environment for your child.
11. 2022 CTE Summer Camp Information
The Career and Technical Education (CTE) office is once again planning an engaging summer enrichment program for students!
For our current 7th to 11th grade students, FCPS has CTE Summer Academy opportunities. Registration is open from February 1st through June 10th.
Please visit the website for more details!
12. 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.
13. Order the 2022 WTW Yearbook!
Let’s celebrate our Woodson Cavaliers in 2021-2022! To purchase a yearbook or to make an adorable ad for your graduating senior, go to https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/ and type in the code 5278. You can create an ad, buy a yearbook, or submit photos all in one place!
Please contact tmweghorst@fcps.edu if you have any questions!
14. 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
15. 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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