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Woodson Weekly -
February 4th |
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!
 Scholastic Honorable Mention winning painting, "Hardship" by Ephraim Swenson Reinhold
Important Upcoming Dates
Monday-Friday, February 7th-11th - National School Counseling Week and P.S. I Love You Week
Friday, February 11th - P.S. I Love You Day (see story #3)
Friday, February 18th at 6pm - International Night, Auditorium
Monday, February 21st - Presidents' Day Holiday - No School
Thursday, March 3rd - 2 Hour Early Release
Friday, March 4th - No School for Students, Staff Development Day
2022-2023 Approved School Calendar
In this Issue
NEW News
1. Message from Dr. Floyd
2. Report Cards Distributed
3. P.S. I Love You Day
4. Academic Advising for 2022-2023
5. Leadership & Sports Leadership Class for 2022-2023
6. SENIOR CLASS NEWS!
7. WTW Drama Presents: Silent Sky
8. 2022 All-District 11 Honor Band
9. It is College Partnership Recruitment Season
10. 2022 Regional Scholastic Art Awards
11. Back 2 Fairfax Operational Seminar
12. Volunteers Needed for AP Testing
13. College & Career Center News
PAST News, but still important
14. Save the Date: FCPS Special Education Conference on March 26th
15. No Student Parking at Frost MS
16. Instruction 2 Industry Career Expo
17. CTE Summer Camp Information
18. How do I check my Student out from School?
19. Order the 2022 WTW Yearbook
20. Laptop Tech Support Hours
21. Woodson's PTSO
NEW News
1. Message from Dr. Floyd
Good afternoon, Woodson Community:
Woodson celebrates many important events throughout the school year. And, next week we celebrate two: National School Counseling Week and P.S. I Love You Day.
National School Counseling Week 2022 (#NSCW22) focuses public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. National School Counseling Week is always celebrated the first full week in February.
Students are encouraged to take time to thank THEIR school counselor, whether it's upon seeing them in the hallway, visiting their office, preparing a formal notecard or letter; or just sending them a nice email.
As part of a national movement to decrease bullying and promote mental health, Woodson celebrates P.S. I Love You day. On the second Friday of every February, Woodson students and faculty wear purple as an awareness that everyone can help students with concerns about depression or suicide. To report any incidences of bullying, please use the online anonymous bullying site.
On Friday, February 11th, encouraging notes are handwritten for every student at Woodson and posted on their lockers. Our student leadership greets students at the door with cheers and wrist bands and sells t-shirts to fundraise for anti-bullying activities. P.S. I Love You Day is a wonderful day at Woodson where we display kindness and a welcoming environment for all.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Dr. Floyd
2. Report Cards Distributed
Report cards were distributed during 7th period today Friday, February 4th.
 3. P.S. I Love You Day
P.S. I Love You Day is Friday, February 11th. Long-sleeve, Comfort Colors shirts go on sale between the cafeterias during lunch starting Monday, February 7th and are $15 each.
The goal of P.S. I Love You Day is to spread happiness and love in order to decrease bullying and promote mental health awareness. We want to raise awareness among students about mental health in the hopes of making difficult conversations easier. On Friday, February 11th, we encourage the Woodson community to wear purple in order to foster kindness and a welcoming environment.
4. Academic Advising for 2022-2023
View Curriculum Night recordings from earlier this week and videos from teachers across all of our departments providing descriptions and overviews of the various classes offered at Woodson in SY2022-2023.
https://woodsonhs.fcps.edu/advising-curriculum
5. Leadership & Sports Leadership Class for 2022-2023
Students interested in taking Leadership or the new Sports Leadership class 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.
 Scholastic Gold Key Award winning drawing, "Her Sun-washed Complexion" by Harkiran Singh
6. SENIOR CLASS NEWS!
Want to know all the important news and upcoming events for the Class of 2022? Visit the Senior Class News website for everything you need to know from Senior Dues, to Prom and Graduation.
7. WTW Drama Presents: Silent Sky
Woodson is doing a staged reading of the play “Silent Sky,” based on the life of scientist Henrietta Leavitt. This staged reading will take place in the planetarium, proving a dynamic backdrop of stars, to highlight this incredible woman’s life! This one night only event, on Friday, February 11th at 7pm, will feature a “pay what you can” model with all proceeds going to financial relief for students the next time there is a Woodson Drama New York trip.
There is very limited seating for this event, but we hope to see you there, at this lovely intersection between Arts and Science! For tickets click here!
"Silent Sky" tells the true story of Henrietta Leavitt, the astronomer ahead of her time. It is 1900, and Henrietta has the opportunity to work at Harvard University as a human computer, mapping the stars but receiving no scientific credit. Yet Leavitt's legacy and work will go on to shape the scientific community. Come see the lovely exploration of the symbiotic relationship between art and science. This dynamic staged reading will be presented in the planetarium (room F107).
The best Entrance to use is Entrance 19.
8. 2022 All-District 11 Honor Band
The Woodson Band had over 39 students audition for the All-District 11 Honor Band. By virtue of their successful auditions, the following students have been selected to represent Woodson at the All-District 11 Honor Band event taking place this weekend at Woodson HS on Feb 3-5.
Please join us in congratulating the following individuals on their selection to the 2022 All-District 11 Honor Band:
Symphonic Band: Kendall Smith (flute), Patrick Lee (flute), Aidan Callahan (oboe), Emily Tang (clarinet), Joanna Chappell (clarinet), Sam Park (alto saxophone), Grant Kahler (baritone saxophone), Henry Owens (F horn), Ian Ahn (F horn), Shanti Sturgis (F horn), Joseph Tso (trombone), Ian Wallace (tuba), Derek Song (percussion), Brian Willey (percussion).
Concert Band: Kathryn Lang (piccolo), Nina Wheeler (flute), Maya Moses (oboe), Jack Day (bassoon), Jordan Hershaft (clarinet), Ty Rubinoff (clarinet), Abbey Moran (clarinet), Steven Liu (clarinet), William Liu (clarinet), Nathaniel Grannis (clarinet), Kimberly Austin (clarinet), Evan Floyd (clarinet), Suruthikha Vijay (bass clarinet), Natalie Cradler (bass clarinet), Evan Bainer (tenor saxophone), Vasily Khramov (trumpet), Kellen Klein (trumpet), Lex Koo (trumpet), Zachary Miranda (F horn), Finnian Murphy (F horn), Daniel Hess (trombone), Benjamin Fitch (euphonium), Stone Hudders (euphonium), Adam Longfellow (tuba), Ethan Chu (percussion)
 Watch the January 31st edition of The Morning Show to learn about news and events at Woodson!
9. 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.
10. 2022 Regional Scholastic Art Awards
The 2022 Regional Scholastic Art Awards program has awarded Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) students in grades 7-12 a total of 497 awards for outstanding artwork, including 160 Gold Key awards, 160 Silver Key awards, and 177 Honorable Mention awards. Four works by FCPS students were nominated for the best-in-show American Visions Award. Artworks were submitted and judged in categories including drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics, sculpture, digital art, design, architecture, jewelry, fashion, film and animation, mixed media, and portfolios.
The Gold Key and Silver Key artworks will be displayed at Northern Virginia Community College’s Ernst Community Cultural Center in Annandale from Friday, February 11, to Thursday, March 24, with an award ceremony on Wednesday, February 23. Updates and announcements about the exhibition and award ceremony are available at the affiliate website for the Fairfax County Art Region.
Gold Key award-winning works will be judged at the national level against other gold key work from regions across the country. National awards include Gold and Silver medals as well as monetary awards and scholarships. National awards will be announced on March 23, and an exhibit of the national winners’ works will be on display in New York later this year.
Woodson students receiving Scholastic Art Awards are:
Gold Key Award Winners: HongJin Ahn, Ashley Chi, Roen Dioquino (2), Lucy Gravholt, Liana Kim (2), John Anthony Policarpio, Harkiran Singh, Rosella Thumm
Silver Key Award Winners: Ieva Balunis, Ashley Chi, Taylor Cho, Roen Dioquino, Johnny Handord, Isabel Kratch, Katherine Oswalt
Honorable Mention Award Winners: Taylor Cho, Catherine Dang, Emujin Dasher, Manal Imtiaz, Liana Kim, Lindsey Ren (2), Harkiran Singh, Ephraim Swenson Reinhold, Talisa Wessels
 Scholastic Gold Key winning photograph, "On Film" by HongJin Ahn
11. 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.
Registration for the event is available online.
12. Volunteers Needed for AP Testing
Thank you for to all who have responded to our request for help with proctoring the AP Exams.
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).
We still have a need for proctors to help on the following dates:
Monday, May 2nd - morning session
Wednesday, May 4th - morning and afternoon sessions
Friday, May 6th - morning and afternoon sessions
Monday, May 9th - morning session
Tuesday, May 10th - morning session
Wednesday, May 11th - afternoon session
Thursday, May 12th - morning session
Tuesday, May 17th - morning and afternoon sessions
Please contact Kathleen Guinee, Assessment Coach, at kpguinee@fcps.edu or 703-503-4805 if you are able to volunteer to proctor.
This is a great opportunity to volunteer during the school day! Training will be provided.
As always, we greatly appreciate the support from our PTSO! Thank you!
13. College & Career Center News
The Woodson College & Career Center Schoology Course has moved to Student Services. Parents can access the Student Services Course/College & Career Center Folder through their student’s account. Please email me at cliebmosley@fcps.edu if you need help with Schoology.
Please mark your calendar for the following events:
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Senior Café in the Career Center on Feb 9, 7:30 – 8:00 am – an informal Q & A for Seniors and Rising Seniors.
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MARINE CORPS Recruiter Visit Cafeteria A and B on Feb 9, ALL LUNCHES
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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
 Scholastic Honorable Mention winning mixed media, "Marionette" by Liana Kim
PAST News - but still important
14. 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.
15. 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.
 16. 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.
Scholastic Silver Key winning photography, "When I Grow Up" by Johnny Hanford
17. 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!
18. 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.
19. 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!
20. 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
21. 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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