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Woodson Weekly -
January 28th |
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!
 Dessert on Broadway Seniors! See Story #2 for details!
Important Upcoming Dates
Monday, January 31st - Virtual Curriculum Night for rising 10th 11th and 12th graders; 6:30-8:30pm (see story #6)
Tuesday, February 1st - Religious and Cultural Observation Lunar New Year
Tuesday, February 1st - Winter Blood Drive (see story #7)
Wednesday, February 2nd - Rising 9th Grade Virtual Curriculum Night (see story #6)
Monday-Friday, February 7th-11th - National School Counseling Week
Friday, February 18th at 6pm - International Night, Auditorium
Monday, February 21st - Presidents' Day Holiday - No School
2022-2023 Approved School Calendar
In this Issue
NEW News
1. Message from Dr. Floyd
2. Dessert on Broadway
3. SIS Availability & Report Cards
4. SENIORS - 7th Semester Grades Reported to Colleges
5. No Student Parking at Frost MS
6. Academic Advising and Course Selection for 2022-2023
7. Winter Blood Drive - February 1st
8. Leadership Class for 2022-2023
9. FCPS Academy Open Houses
10. Hats for SOME
11. Save the Date - FCPS Special Education Conference
12. It is College Partnership Recruitment Season
13. Instruction 2 Industry Career Expo
14. Back 2 Fairfax Operational Seminar
15. College & Career Center News
PAST News, but still important
16. Volunteers Needed for AP Testing
17. Virginia School Survey - Climate and Working Conditions
18. Vision, Mission, and Values - Need your input!
19. CTE Summer Camp Information
20. How do I check my Student out from School?
21. Order the 2022 WTW Yearbook
22. Laptop Tech Support Hours
23. Woodson's PTSO
NEW News
1. Message from Dr. Floyd
Hello Woodson Families
A big thank you to all our students and staff who worked together this week to maintain the FCPS masking policy. I am hopeful that by upholding our mitigation measures we will beat this virus and be able to see everyone’s smiles soon.
Now that we have mastered mask wearing, I need the community’s help around student restroom usage. When I was in high school, bathroom stalls were single use and served one purpose. Recently, we are finding multiple students hanging out in stalls together. I continue to be amazed how many people will fit into the larger stalls. So far we have discovered up to 9 students in 1 single use bathroom stall. Please help us by reminding your teens that restroom stalls are for single use. I understand this sounds ridiculous, however it is becoming a significant health and safety issue and I want our parents to be aware.
Please know all afternoon and evening activities have been cancelled. This will impact tonight's production of our popular Dessert on Broadway show. Please see the Dessert on Broadway story #2 below with more information.
Stay safe and warm this weekend,
Dr. Floyd
 Congratulations, Dr. Floyd! Outstanding Principal for Region 5
Pictured l-r Josh Peters (Director of Student Services), Terri Edmunds-Heard (Region 5 Executive Principal), Miklos Kiss (PTSO President), Eric McCann (Region 5 Executive Principal), Paula DiSalvo (Assistant Principal), Marvin Rodriguez (Interim Assistant Principal), Carlyn Floyd (Principal), Becky Baenig (Region 5 Assistant Superintendent), Megan McLaughlin (Braddock District School Board Representative), Mark Hite (WTW alum and Athletic Booster President), Mandy Burke (Assistant Principal)
2. Dessert on Broadway - This Weekend!
Woodson’s annual Dessert on Broadway production is this weekend! Shows are on Saturday, January 29th at 2pm and 7pm.
Due to FCPS cancellation of afternoon activities tonight, Friday, January 28th, opening night has been cancelled. Friday ticket holders can attend either of the Saturday, January 29th shows by showing their digital ticket.
If Friday ticket holders are unable to attend the shows on Saturday, there are 3 options:
- ticket holders can keep their ticket purchase as a generous donation to the Choral program
- ticket holders can email Ms. Moir to receive a video link to the show. (Glass River Media is recording the Saturday matinee.)
- ticket holders can email Ms. Moir for a refund.
Tickets for Saturday shows are available at woodsonchorus.org. The runtime for the show is 2 hours including a short intermission.
3. SIS Availability & Report Cards
The Grade Book and Report Card modules in ParentVUE and StudentVUE will open tomorrow, Saturday, January 29th, at 6 a.m.
Report cards will be distributed during 7th period on Friday, February 4th.
4. SENIORS - 7th Semester Grades reported to Colleges on Friday, February 11th
Woodson High School sends out mid-year grades (officially called 7th semester grades) to any college for which a student has submitted a transcript request to Student Services. This year, 7th semester grades will be reported to colleges by Friday, February 11th.
Due to processing timelines, please know that there are no exceptions to this date. Any questions can be directed to Transcript Assistant, Ms. Debbie Glover at daglover@fcps.edu.
 Science Fair 2022
5. No Student Parking at Frost MS
There is no student parking at Frost MS. Please park in a legal spot on the street or purchase a student parking permit to park on Woodson school grounds.
6. Academic Advising and Course Selection for 2022-2023
Woodson staff is working with students on the course selection process for the 2022-2023 school year.
The Woodson Advising & Curriculum Video Site is live. Here you will find videos from teachers across all of our departments providing descriptions and overviews of the various classes offered at Woodson. Additional information on classes for next year can be found in the online course offering directory, located at the bottom of this page. These sites will provide students with valuable information they can use to make the most informed decisions regarding course selections for next year.
Academic Advising dates:
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 department chairs, teachers, counselors, and administrators will be available to answer questions about course options for next school year. We’ll share a presentation on advising and information to consider when selecting classes, and then open it up to questions from attendees. A Zoom link to join will be sent directly to parents on Monday morning.
Monday and Wednesday, January 31st and February 2nd – During 3rd period Advisory lessons, students will have the opportunity to view videos of core and elective courses offered next year.
Wednesday, February 2nd at 6:30-8:00pm - Rising 9th Grade Virtual Curriculum Night for parents and students. This event is for rising 9th grade students (current 8th graders). During this time department chairs, teachers, counselors, and administrators will be available to answer questions about course options for next school year. We’ll share a presentation on advising and information to consider when selecting classes, and then open it up to questions from attendees.
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.
 Students in Mr. Wright's AP World History class debating which figure is the most significant of the Era.
7. Winter Blood Drive
Woodson's Key Club Spring blood drive is on Tuesday, February 1st in the Aux Gym.
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.
8. 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 are available outside room A133.
Applications should be submitted no later than Friday, February 11th.
For more information, please contact Mrs. Schmauder at plschmauder@fcps.edu.
 Join us for Woodson's International Night on Friday, February 18th!
9. 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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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
10. Hats For SOME
The Woodson library is very please to announce our students have made 114 hats and scarves for the SOME clothing closet and more are on the way. SOME.org is a shelter in Washington, DC.
HATS for SOME is an after-school program where students earn community service hours for Leadership or National Honor Society by knitting or making hats on a loom. The program meets in the Woodson library on Wednesdays after school from 3:15-4:15pm.
For this program to continue, the Woodson library is currently in need of the following items:
- Looms: size 9.5 inch Crochet hooks sizes H to K
- Red Heart Yarn, weight # 4. (Please No light colored or white yarn)
If you have any questions, please email Lisa Muir the Woodson Librarian at lkmuir@fcps.edu.
11. Save the Date: FCPS Special Education Conference on March 26th
FCPS’s 17th Annual Special Education Conference will be held virtually on Saturday, March 26th, with a combination of synchronous (live) and asynchronous (recorded) sessions. Registration for this free conference will begin in March.
More information on the Special Education Conference is available online.
 Science Fair 2022
12. It is College Partnership Recruitment Season!
The College Partnership Program is designed to systematically mitigate the impact of barriers to access, opportunity, and attainment and supports students who are from populations that are historically underrepresented on college campuses including:
- Students who are the first in family to attend college in the U.S
- Black or African American
- Hispanic, of one or more race
- Students with disabilities
- English language learners
- Economically disadvantaged students
Students Meet Monthly to gain access to different college and career resources, speakers and tours. To apply please fill out this application http://tinyurl.com/CPPAPP2022 by Friday, March 11, 2022
If you have additional questions, please reach out to Jamie Korpacz (jlkorpacz@fcps.edu) & Alaina Proffitt (aproffitt1@fcps.edu), school counselors & CPP advocates.
 13. Instruction 2 Industry Career Expo
High school students can learn about a wide variety of potential career paths and post-secondary options to prepare them for the next chapter of their educational journey at the virtual Instruction 2 Industry Career Expo every night from Monday, February 14, through Thursday, February 17. This event will include synchronous (live) and asynchronous (recorded) sessions.
High school students will be able to:
- Connect to more than 100 local industry professionals from in-demand career fields across the region.
- Learn about work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
- Attend industry panel discussions.
- Attend information sessions and career planning support sessions.
- Learn about postsecondary education, training, and apprenticeship opportunities.
This event was developed in conjunction with six neighboring school divisions in the Northern Virginia region.
Details and registration information are available online. Students can email workbasedlearning@fcps.edu with questions.
14. Back 2 Fairfax Operational Seminar
Current FCPS juniors, seniors, and recent FCPS graduates considering an operational career with Fairfax County Public Schools are welcome to join this event.
Date: February 22, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Action Required
Registration for the event is available online by Monday, February 21, 2022
 View this week's Morning Show! There's lots of information about Academic Advising, the winner of the Great Woodson Bake Off, and more...
15. 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.
Please mark your calendar for the following events:
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Senior Café in the Career Center on Feb 2, 7:30 – 8:00 am – an informal Q & A for Seniors and Rising Seniors (Class of 2023).
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ARMY Recruiter Visit Cafeteria A and B on Feb 2, 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. 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!
- Virtual Go Overseas Gap Year Fair co-hosted by FCPS, 17 Feb 2022, 6:30 – 9 pm. Register here.
Questions? Please email cliebmosley@fcps.edu
PAST News - but still important
16. 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!
17. 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.
 Science Fair 2022
18. 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.
19. 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!
20. 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.
21. 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!
22. 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
23. 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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