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The WTW WeMail is distributed every Tuesday to update the Woodson community on PTSO news, school news, and upcoming events.
- SCHEDULE REMINDERS
- PTSO NEWS
- WTW NEWS & EVENTS
- FUNDRAISERS
- WTW CAV SPORTS RECAP
- WTW RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS, PARENTS & FAMILIES
- SURVEYS
- CURRENT COVID OPERATIONS
SCHEDULE REMINDERS
THIS WEEK
Saturday, January 29; 6:00 a.m. - Grade Book and Report Card modules in ParentVUE and StudentVUE re-open.
NEXT WEEK
Monday, January 31; 6:30-8:30 p.m. - Curriculum Night - Details under WTW News & Events
Monday, January 31 - Deadline for input - Woodson’s Vision, Mission and Values survey and VA Schools survey - Details and links under Surveys
Tuesday, February 1 - Religious and Cultural Observation Lunar New Year
LOOKING AHEAD
Monday, February 21 - Presidents' Day Holiday - NO SCHOOL
Mask and Sickness Reminder
Please remind your child to wear their masks appropriately in school - covering both the nose and mouth.
Additionally, as we get back into the new year, please remember to keep your child home if they are experiencing any type of sickness. Please report absences either by calling the Attendance Line at 703-503-4800 or using the Online Attendance Form.
If your child has an extended absence due to COVID-19, school staff will work with your student to ensure that they remain current in their courses.
PTSO NEWS
Visit the PTSO Homepage for news, links, events calendar and more!
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!
Become a Substitute Teacher and Save the Day!
Want to make a difference in the life of a child? Fairfax County Public Schools is looking for enthusiastic, engaged, and dedicated substitute teachers. Starting pay is $17.79 per hour for short-term subs; $23.91 per hour for long-term subs.
Substitutes are essential members of every school’s team, and help our students thrive when their teacher must be out of the classroom. More information about the application process and requirements is available by clicking here.
Upcoming College Admission Seminars
Getting From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be, Jan 26th, 6:00PM
An engaging and motivational keynote program for students and parents. “Getting …” delivers a five-point plan for achieving educational goals.
Special emphasis is placed on self-awareness, finding a good college fit, and the consequences of decision-making throughout high school.
https://www.revolutionprep.com/webinars/getting-from-where-you-are-to-where-you-want-to-be/
The Admission Game, Weds Feb. 9th, 6:00pm
Do you ever wonder who “gets in” and “why?” “The Admission Game” answers these questions by taking you inside the admission process. TAG is a high-energy, high-impact, interactive case study exercise for students and parents in which the audience is transformed into an admission committee. Through more theatre than lecture, Peter teaches the audience by using and explaining relevant terms that help ease the stress of an otherwise frenzied process. This signature program reveals the “hidden agendas” of colleges and provides insight into how decisions are made, which helps students learn to find the colleges that fit them best and make decisions that help them compete for admission.
40-year veteran of the college admission process, Peter Van Buskirk is dedicated to helping families find student-centered solutions in college planning. His ability to interpret and personalize a complex, and often mysterious, college-going process makes him a popular speaker among students, parents and educators. His creative programming has informed, inspired and entertained more than 2,000 audiences around the world. Peter moved through the ranks at Franklin & Marshall College to become Dean of Admission, Interim Director of Athletics, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management, and Executive Officer in the Office of the Provost. He subsequently created and now operates Best College Fit® as a platform for delivering student-centered college planning content to students, parents and educators. In addition, Peter convenes a national, annual think-tank meeting of deans of admission and veteran college advisors and assess recent developments and future trends in the college-going process.
https://www.revolutionprep.com/webinars/the-admission-game/
College Admissions in 2022 and Beyond…What to Expect, Feb 23rd, 6:00PM
The pandemic radically changed the way students access and experience education. This Peter Van Buskirk workshop focuses on higher education and the changes in instruction, campus access, the admission process, and financing. Participants will take away tips and strategies for successfully navigating the college application process in light of these changes.
https://www.revolutionprep.com/webinars/college-admissions-in-2022-and-beyond-what-to-expect/
WTW News & Events
SIS Availability
FCPS Weekly Progress Reports will not be sent to parents through Thursday, January 27th during second quarter grading and report card generation.
The Grade Book and Report Card modules in ParentVUE and StudentVUE will be closed until Saturday, January 29th at 6 a.m.
Academic Advising and Course Selection for 2022-2023
Academic Advising timeline:
Tuesday and Thursday, January 25th and 27th – Students will receive information during their 3rd period Advisory lessons these days regarding the academic advising process and selecting the appropriate classes for next year.
Monday, January 31st – Elective Fair for students during 3rd period (additional information about this to be shared soon).
Monday, January 31st at 6:30pm – Curriculum Night (tentatively scheduled as an in-person event from 6:30-8:30pm; if health conditions are a concern then this event will be virtual instead; additional information to be shared soon).
Tuesday and Wednesday, February 1st and 2nd – Teachers will conference individually with students during each class to provide feedback on course selections for next year.
Thursday, February 3rd – Counselors will begin holding individual academic advising meetings with each student to select classes for next school year (Juniors will meet with their counselors first, followed by Sophomores in mid-February, and then Freshmen in late February/early March; a specific timeline for these meetings will be shared soon).
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!
Open House Dates:
- West Potomac Academy: Wednesday, January 26, 6:15 - 7:30pm
- Edison Academy: Saturday, January 29, from 10:00am - 1:00pm
- 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
Woodson Drama Spring Musical Auditions
WTW Drama is gearing up for its Spring Show, “SpongeBob The Musical.” This new upbeat musical, based on the hit T.V. show, explores the colorful world of Bikini Bottom. The story follows SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy, and the rest of Bikini Bottom as they try to save their town from a volcano and stop Plankton’s evil schemes.
This show is open to ALL Woodson students! We are looking for actors, singers, and dancers to perform on stage. We are also looking for designers, choreographers, and crew members to assist backstage!
We are especially interested in student choreographers! To apply you can scan the QR code on the poster below or the QR code outside of the Theatre room (E154). You can also email Mr. Rushing at csrushing@fcps.edu. The show will rehearse after school and perform on May 6, 8, 13, 14, and 15th.
The deadline for the virtual audition submission (and crew application) is Sunday, Jan 30th. An audition video needs to be submitted by that date and that is when the application will be closed.
Woodson Choral Boosters
Restaurant Night at Flippin Pizza on Thursday, January 27th from 4pm-9pm!
The Woodson Choral Department is delighted to announce Dessert on Broadway 2022!
Just click on one of the performances below to purchase tickets:
Dessert on Broadway-Performance 1 on Friday, January 28th at 7PM (Doors open at 6:40PM) in the Woodson Auditorium
Dessert on Broadway-Performance 2 (Matinee) on Saturday, January 29th at 2PM (Doors Open at 1:40) in the Woodson Auditorium.
Dessert on Broadway-Performance 3 on Saturday, January 29th at 7PM (Doors open at 6:40PM) in the Woodson Auditorium.
Tickets will also be sold at the door (if available). Seating is General Admission, and the suggested donation per ticket for each performance is $10.00 The price for the optional Dessert Ticket is $5.00. Desserts will be served in Cafeteria A. Please purchase your dessert tickets in advance as supplies are limited!
FUNDRAISERS
Restaurant Night
Enjoy a break from cooking and support Woodson Chorus!
Order take out or pick up this Thursday 1/27 between 4-9pm
from Flippin’ Pizza at 9548 Main Street.
Please mention that you are supporting the fundraiser.
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Mock SAT, ACT and PSAT available to students - all proceeds benefit PTSO
Tests are administered either in-person or online and can be scheduled Monday through Thursday from 1pm to 9pm and Saturday from 9am to 5pm.
Sign up at https://wtwoodsonptso.ptboard.com/formvw?store=2436&form=7 to take a mock SAT, ACT, or PSAT with C2 Education - available online or in-person!! (Requires an existing or new Woodson PTSO login) Cost is $20 to register for your mock test, all proceeds will benefit Woodson C2 Education Fairfax will contact you to schedule your test and results assessment.
Cav Cruise Fundraiser for Class of 2022
Your Help is Still Needed!
An invitation to support the “Cav Cruise” Fuss Free Fundraiser was mailed before the holidays. From the comfort of your home, you can support the 2022 All Night Graduation Party with your donation. The Cav Cruise Committee’s goal is to raise $12,000! It’s our only fundraiser for the Cav Cruise and we need your support.
- For more information regarding the Fundraiser and Cav Cruise, contact woodsoncavcruise@gmail.com
Need a Class of 2022 Yard Sign? There are only a handful of signs still available so get yours while you still can! Contact merifarling@hotmail.com
Graduation Seat Raffle Don’t forget to enter the raffle for one of 10 sets of 8 premium seats for the graduation ceremony! Graduation is Tuesday, May 31st at 2 p.m. at EagleBank Arena.
Senior Class of 2022 Legacy Bricks
Buy a Brick and create a Lasting Legacy for your Student!
The brick courtyard in front of the school between the main entrance and the auditorium still has plenty of room for bricks for you to honor your special student or alumni. Individual bricks cost: $100. They make great graduation presents for Seniors, or as a legacy for all the members of your family!
Visit the Woodson PTSO PTBOARD website HERE (or from the main page click on “Forms & Payments” section on the left, then click on “Form & Payment” then scroll down to the Buy A Brick section.) If you prefer, you can mail the brick order form (LINK HERE) to the school with a check.
All orders are due no later than April 26, 2022. Plan accordingly!
If you have questions, or for more info contact Shane or Katherine Gilbert at wptsobricks@gmail.com.
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Order the 2022 WTW Yearbook!
Let’s celebrate our Woodson Cavaliers in 2021-2022! Go to https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/ and type in the code 5278. You can buy a yearbook, create an ad or submit photos all in one place!
Please contact tmweghorst@fcps.edu if you have any questions!
Show your Cavalier Pride with a Woodson Garden Flag!
Order yours today at https://wtwoodsonptso.ptboard.com/formvw/store?store=1894
Garden Flag (dimensions - 12"x17") - $15
Want to personalize it? For $5 more, add your family name or get creative and celebrate your student with their name and graduation year!
(Some examples: The Smith Family; Congrats Emily Class of 2021; Woodson Class of 2022)
For more information, contact Liz Brocato at Brocatofam@gmail.com
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Student Driver Magnets Available With Convenient Home Delivery!
Student Driver Car Magnets are available through PTSO! Magnets are $8.00 each or buy a batch of 3 for multiple cars for $20.00. You can order online from the PTBoard website HERE. Once orders are received, magnets will be delivered to your door contact free! If you have any questions contact Shane or Katherine Gilbert at wptsomagnets@gmail.com
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WTW CAVS SPORTS UPDATES
Cavs Varsity Sports Recap
Follow @Woodsonathletic on Twitter for current athletic updates and schedules.
Watch Woodson Sports Online While Attendance Is Limited
In-person attendance at FCPS high school sporting events is currently limited to coaches, athletes, and the parents of both the home and visiting teams. However, you can watch the contests online. Here’s how:
- Go to www.NFHSnetwork.com.
- Search for W.T. Woodson and go to its page.
- Subscribe and follow.
This service is free for the rest of this school year. You do not need to purchase anything if you are watching FCPS hosted events.
Girls Basketball
The Woodson girls varsity basketball team lost two games last week after going 3-1 the previous week:
The Cavs fell to Robinson 45-33. Kelsie Chang led the offense with 13 points and Amaia Phippen provided strong play in the second half. They lost to West Potomac 53-17. Kate Avera anchored the 2nd half defense with rebounding and a steal. She was helped by Darcy Hilton, Natalie Allen, Chloe Park, and Maryam Rafie.
In games earlier this month, the Cavs lost to Alexandria City 56-45. Eunice Yoon and Emma Komaily scored 12 points each while Levi Weinberger and Julia Oleyar both added 7 points. Allie Williams grabbed 7 rebounds. Woodson bested West Springfield 37-21, by bolting out to a 14-1 lead. Levi Weinberger tenaciously secured 12 rebounds, while Kelsie Chang led the offense with 11 points. The Cavs edged Lake Braddock 39-38, when Emma Komaily swished an arcing 3 point shot to tie the game in the 4th quarter. Eunice Yoon’s free throw broke the tie with 3.8 seconds left. Woodson beat South County 57-35. Emma Komaily poured in 26 points and Claire Campion sank a 3 pointer to end the 3rd quarter. The Cavs were strong inside as Allie Williams snared 12 and Kate Avera grabbed 2 rebounds.
Swim & Dive
In the last dual meet of the regular season last Friday, Woodson took on West Potomac HS at the Mt Vernon Rec Center. Both the girls and the boys came away with wins -- the boys finished 211-94, and the girls with 219-95.
Woodson’s record is now 5-1 for both the girls and boys in the Patriot District.
The last meet was also Senior Night, celebrating the seniors in “One Last Rodeo!"
Woodson Seniors are: Eladia DiNicola, Aiken Do, Kendyl Ellenberger, Sydney Farling, Sally Harrington, Tate Hoffman, Phillip Jones, Elle Levi, Kathleen Modder, Meghan Murray, Andrew Nguyen, Kameron Nguyen, Thomas Nguyen, Brendan Read, Jackson Recher, Emmy Rummel, Gabe Rupar, Julian Sasala, John Schaefer, Bevin Surbey, Simon Tao, Nate Vu, and Izzy White.
Up next for Woodson is the Patriot District Meet! Preliminaries are this Friday, January 28, with Finals on Saturday, January 29, at the Oak Marr Rec Center.
Rifle
Woodson Rifle traveled into Maryland to compete against Landon in Maryland, where the team achieved their second victory of the season. Once again Captain and Senior, Victoria Cross led the team to the win as the top shooting athlete. Joining Victoria were seniors, Emma Orthman, Kyle Barron, Joseph Stefanski, Sam Lingenfelter; junior, Marco Ramanta; and sophomores, Ben Hayes, Jonah Hilbert, Matthew Wang.
Woodson also faced the Mavericks. They were able to maintain their winning streak with Captains and Seniors Victoria Cross and Rose McClelland leading the team to the win. Kyle Barron, Rushil Punukollu, Emma Orthman, Ben Hayes, and Joseph Stefanski joined them in the top 8 positions.
Last Thursday they saw their winning streak come to an end as they faced off against Lake Braddock. Sophomore, Rushil Punukollu led the team with a personal best of 292, shooting consistently across prone, standing and kneeling.
Ice Hockey Club
Last week was a tough week on the ice for the Woodson Ice Hockey Club. The team was missing key players in both games, and fell 5 to 1 to Hayfield / South County and 6 to 0 to Forest Park / Hylton.
On a brighter note, the club was able to honor its seniors before Friday night’s game - Thomas Houttekier, Ryan DePriest, Sean Hanson, and Cameron Funaro. Thanks for their contributions to the club - both on and off the ice! The team has two regular season games remaining, and will try to gain some momentum heading into the playoffs starting this coming Friday night against Lake Braddock / Fairfax. Puck drop is at 9 pm at the St. James. The address is 6805 Industrial Road, Springfield, VA. Admission is free, so come out and support the team!
Woodson Crew Pre Season Training
If you know a Woodson student who might be interested in joining crew, please visit https://wtwcrew.org/ to learn more about our sport and fill out an interest form. No experience is needed, most team members have never rowed before joining.
SURVEYS
Virginia School Survey in February
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 Friday, 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.
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 Monday, January 31st.
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.
Vision, Mission and Values - Your input is needed
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:
- Empowerment – We encourage students to discover their passions and make the right choices to develop their own path.
- Trust – We believe in each other and assume positive intentions.
- Honesty – We are committed to the truth.
- Collaboration – We are stronger as a group than as individuals.
- Diversity – We respect and appreciate the uniqueness of each individual.
- 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.
FCPS Superintendent Search Survey
The Fairfax County School Board is committed to hiring the best possible candidate for FCPS’ next superintendent. With that in mind, the Board has contracted a search firm to conduct a national search for the new superintendent. Your voice is an important part of this effort! Please weigh in by participating in the Superintendent Search Survey today. The survey allows FCPS parents/guardians, staff, high school students, and community members to share their thoughts on the leadership characteristics and qualities of the next superintendent. Information gathered through the survey, focus groups, and upcoming town halls will help inform the selection of FCPS’ new superintendent.
Please check your email for a survey link from K12 Insight (survey administrator), which was sent on January 4. High school students received their survey invitation on January 5, via their FCPSSchools.net email accounts. If you are an FCPS community member and would like to take the survey, please visit FCPS’ Superintendent Search page for the community member survey link. Thanks in advance for your participation in this important process.
WTW RESOURCES
QUICK LINKS to useful information and resources -
View a list of current bus delays
Woodson Frequently Asked Questions.
Woodson Events Calendar
Woodson Athletics Calendar
2021-22 School Year Calendar
2021-2022 Odd/Even (A/B) Calendar - Printable.
Get Your Child's Online Activity Report - FREE
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: https://rmc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Udt2wR6rRjWjSZY-VX_lCA
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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
Instruction 2 Industry - A Career Expo Event for HS Students
High school students can join us for our upcoming regional career exploration event and participate in live virtual sessions held every night starting on Monday, February 14 through February 17. You will learn about a wide variety of potential career paths and post-secondary options that will prepare you for the next chapter of your educational journey.
Watch this YouTube video to see highlights from this event last year.
Register Today! https://www.fcps.edu/node/45168
George Washington University HCOP Program
For high school students interested in a health career, GWU is now accepting applications for their Health Career Opportunity Program (HCOP). This program offers scholarships/stipends, mentors, education, and advice for students interested in embarking on the journey of becoming a health professional. HCOP is a federally funded program by HRSA and its mission is to develop and guide individuals with disadvantaged backgrounds through the educational pipeline of a health profession.
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Early decision submission deadline - Tuesday, February 22
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Regular decision submission deadline - Tuesday, March 22
If you have questions about our program or would like a presentation, please reply to this email or contact GWHCOP@gwu.edu. For more information about HCOP, visit http://smhs.gwu.edu/hcop
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) Online Early College Program
NOVA will offer select college courses this Spring 2022 with free tuition to Fairfax County high school juniors and seniors. Courses are twelve weeks, virtual, asynchronous classes and will begin February 1, 2022. Students must meet placement requirements and understand there may be textbooks or other material fees associated with courses. Students will need access to a computer and the internet. The online courses are not intended to replace any 2021-22 classes for which students are already registered at their high school. The program provides an accelerated opportunity to earn transferable college only credits. Details about the Online Early College Program can be found here.
Additionally, NOVA will be offering Early Online College courses for juniors and seniors during the 2022-23 school year. Additional information coming soon.
Free SAT Math Prep Sessions
Woodson dad, Rick Neifield, is offering free SAT math prep sessions to Woodson students via Zoom. Sign up here. Direct inquiries and questions to Rick at richardneifeld@gmail.com.
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.
Community Resources for Mental Health, Wellness, and Support Groups
We are committed to providing and sharing programs and information to help parents, teachers and students navigate high school and beyond. The wide range of issues include but are not limited to: coping with stress; parenting advice; homework resources; suicide prevention; drug use, addiction and overdose; and underage drinking.
https://wtwoodsonptso.ptboard.com/school/cm?mid=2619 (must be a PTSO member to login)
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)
CURRENT COVID OPERATIONS
Free Home COVID-19 Tests Available
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four free at-home COVID-19 tests, completely free. Visit covidtests.gov to order your free at-home tests and find free testing locations in your area.
Updates to Quarantine/Isolation Guidance
Effective as of Monday, January 10, 2022. The information provided below provides a summary of the updates. Please reference the FCPS Health and Safety Guidance for additional details.
New Guidance for Returning to School After Quarantine, Pause, or Isolation
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new guidance for isolation and quarantine in late December, with multiple updates in January. This guidance reduces isolation and quarantine to five days. The VDH states that school districts may choose to continue more stringent isolation and quarantine requirements or may implement the new CDC guidance.
FCPS will adopt the new guidance with one exception:
- FCPS will adopt CDC’s recommendation for a five-day period of quarantine for students and staff.
- FCPS will adopt CDC’s recommendation for a five-day period of isolation for staff.
- FCPS will NOT adopt CDC’s recommendation for isolation for students as we are unable to implement the required physical distancing protocols during meals. FCPS students with COVID- 19 will need to continue to complete a ten day isolation period.
Return Guidance for Students with COVID-19
Students who are COVID-19 positive are able to return to school when ALL of the following criteria are met:
- Student completes at least 10 days of isolation from symptom onset for symptomatic students or 10 days since testing positive (day test administered) for COVID-19 for asymptomatic students; AND
- Student is fever free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication; AND
- Student’s symptoms have improved; AND
- Student submits the FCPS Isolation Letter with the return date to their attending school
Return Guidance for Students who are Close Contacts to School Related Exposures
Asymptomatic students who are close contacts and required to quarantine are able to return to school when all the criteria for one of the two options below is met:
- Option 1:
- Student completes five days of quarantine; AND
- Student is asymptomatic; AND
- Student is able to wear a face mask at school- Day 6 thru 10 ; AND
- Student submits FCPS Pause Letter with the return date to their attending school
- Option 2:
- Student completes ten days of quarantine; AND
- Student submits FCPS Pause Letter with the return date to their attending school
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Students with mask exemptions will need to utilize Option 2 to return from quarantine.
Some students and staff may be exempt from quarantine if they meet the CDC criteria, are able to wear a face mask, and are asymptomatic:
- Students must complete the FCHD vaccination survey, and receive a clearance email from the FCHD prior to resuming in-person learning and activities.
- Staff must complete the Fully Vaccinated Exemption Form
Return Guidance for Students who are Close Contacts to Community Related Exposures
NEW! FCPS will no longer require Return to School documentation for a student deemed a close contact in the community, outside of the school environment. FCPS recommends that families adhere to the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) quarantine guidance, as appropriate. If families have questions regarding COVID-19, they are encouraged to consult their physician or the Fairfax County Health Department.
Updated Health and Safety Guidance Documents
The best source of the most up-to-date information, including how students return to school after quarantine or isolation, is available on the Health and Safety Guidance Document on the FCPS website.
FCPS staff should refer to resources on the Employee Hub for updated guidelines to return to work.
Voluntary Student COVID Screening
Portal to register
LTS is the contracted vendor for FCPS student testing. Woodson HS was assigned the testing time of Fridays from 12-3pm. LTS will randomly choose up to 10% of our population, from only those who have agreed to be tested.
Testing is Fridays 12-3 at Woodson, and only takes a few minutes. Students will be missing class to be tested.
Results are uploaded to the same system where you registered your child for this program. Only administrators will have access to this information at Woodson High School.
Have problems registering? Contact LTS for IT support/registration support: fcps@lts.com (NOT affiliated with FCPS and FCPS cannot assist with this process as technical support)
Unvaccinated Athletes COVID Testing
All high school student-athletes participating in FCPS athletic programming who are not fully vaccinated between the ages of 12-15 or between the ages of 16-18 with a medical or religious exemption will be required to submit negative COVID-19 test results to the Director of Student Activities at the school on a weekly basis in order to participate in sports for school year 2021-2022.
Links to: Student-Athlete COVID Testing web page here: https://www.fcps.edu/return-school/return-school-safety/return-school-covid-19-testing/student-athlete-covid-testing.
2021-22 PTSO OFFICERS
Miklos Kiss / President / wptsopres@gmail.com, miklos.c.kiss@outlook.com
Sara Mastro / Vice President - Membership / saralmastro@yahoo.com
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Amy DeCarlo / Recording Secretary / wptsosecretary@gmail.com
Kyle Durbin / Treasurer / wptsotreasurer@gmail.com
Jill Battaglia / Communications Director /battagliawtw@gmail.com
Michelle Lucas / WTW PTSO Grant Program / WTWoodsonGrants@gmail.com
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