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Woodson Weekly -
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Woodson Weekly is published every Friday to provide the community with important information about school life at Woodson High School.
Mission Statement
Woodson High School’s mission is to empower our community to reach their individual potential by creating a healthy environment of mutual respect, responsibility, equity, and inclusion.
In this Issue
1. Message from Dr. Floyd
2. Important Dates for 2022-2023
3. Cav Kickoff and New Student Orientation - Thursday, August 18th
4. Woodson's Administration Team
5. Student Schedules
6. Student Laptops
7. Student Parking Passes
8. Back to School Night
9. Woodson's New Mission, Vision, and Values
10. Meals at School for 2022-2023
11. Immunization Requirements for Rising Seniors
12. Electronic Opt-Outs Available in ParentVUE
13. Optional AP Summer Assignments
14. College & Career Center News
15. Woodson's PTSO
1. Message from Dr. Floyd
Hello Woodson Community:
I can’t believe it is August. We have been working on the plans for Cav Kickoff and they are outlined in story #3. We are excited to kick off this school year and to meet the Class of 2026! Part of Cav Kickoff is to welcome our new students in grades 9-12 AND their parents. We will have a parent session in the main gym (Entrance 3) at the same time that we are welcoming our new students. Please take this time to ask questions, visit teachers and walk the building. Maps will be available and student leaders will be around the building to help navigate our unique floor plan.
Cav Kickoff is the first part of “Back to School Night.” This is the time to say hello to teachers, put faces with names and to see the classrooms your child(ren) will be in this year. The second part of “Back to School Night” will be curriculum videos which will be posted by September 15, 2022. You’ll be able to access these from our webpage and we will send out notification when it is live. These videos will give you an idea of what the course content is, class expectations and best methods of communication.
On Monday through e-Notify, I sent all families currently registered at Woodson, information on COVID protocols, changes in the cell phone policy, attendance, food deliveries and reminders about the SR&R dress expectations. It would have been delivered to the email address that is in SIS ParentVUE. If you did not receive it, please update your SIS ParentVUE account. We will have assistance for SIS ParentVUE accounts at Cav Kickoff in the main gym, please see us for assistance.
Counselors will return to school Friday, August 5th. They will be busy ensuring all students have 7 classes and a 3rd period, as well as attending several days of professional development. Our counselor contact information can be found on our Student Services site.
Looking forward to seeing our students and families on August 18th at Cav Kickoff! Please see story #3 below for details!
Enjoy the last couple weeks of summer,
Dr. Floyd
Principal
2. Important Dates for 2022-2023
Here are some important dates for the 2022-2023 school year.
- Thursday, August 18th- Cav Kickoff (see #3)
- Monday, August 22nd - First day of school
- Friday, September 2nd - School Holiday
- Monday, September 5th - Labor Day Holiday
- Monday, September 26th - Professional Work Day/Student Holiday
- Wednesday, November 23rd-25th - Thanksgiving Break
- Monday, December 19th through Monday, January 2nd - Winter Break
- Monday, April 3rd-7th - Spring Break
- Tuesday, June 6th at 7:30pm - Class of 2023 Graduation at EagleBank Arena
- Friday, June 16th - Last Day of School
The complete 2022-2023 School Year Calendar
3. Cav Kickoff and New Student Orientation
Thursday, August 18th 11:00am-1:30pm
Get excited, Cavaliers! The new school year is coming, and we invite the community to kick off the year with us on August 18th!
New Student Orientation 11:00a.m.- 12:00p.m.: Rising 9th graders and anyone new to Woodson HS will have the opportunity to participate in a new student orientation. They will meet key members of the Woodson team, learn important information for the first day of school, and have the opportunity to ask questions. Please see the bus schedule below.
Students will be welcomed by members of the Woodson Band, Woodson Cheerleaders, and Woodson Precisionettes at the auditorium entrance (entrance #18). Students may also enter through entrance #1 for a quieter arrival and can follow the signs to the auditorium.
Students will begin in the auditorium for a general session. Parents/guardians who attend should proceed to the Main Gym for an information session to learn about Schoology, the PTSO, Athletics and Activities, and hear from other parents about their experiences as new parents at Woodson.
Open House 11:30a.m.- 1:00p.m.: All students and parents grades 9-12 are welcome to tour the building with their schedules, view supply lists for their classes, and meet their teachers. Please check SIS StudentVUE for your schedule prior to attending for an smooth experience!
Clubs/Activities Fair, Games, Food 11:30a.m.-1:00p.m.: The entire Cavalier Community is invited to enjoy food, activities, music, and more to kick-off the 2022-2023 school year (activities outside near entrance #7)!
During this event, you will be able to:
- Visit student clubs and athletic teams, outside in the front courtyard near entrance 18
- Purchase food from food trucks and participate in activities on the blacktop near entrance 7 (bring money!)
- Class of 2026: Pick up your free class shirt
- Learn about Woodson’s PTSO and become a member
- Visit Performing Arts Booster tables
- Purchase Athletic Booster passes and Woodson spirit wear in the main gym
- Get SIS ParentVUE assistance in the main gym
Laptops will be distributed the first week of school and PE uniforms will be purchased online this year. Information on how to order uniforms will be available during Cav Kickoff.
Underclass pictures will be taken this fall during school. Senior portraits are scheduled through Victor O’Neill studios. The next Senior portrait dates are Wednesday-Friday, August 18-20. Please be aware that Woodson HS has nothing to do with senior pictures, please contact Victor O’Neill studios directly at seniors@vosphoto.com
If students are unable to attend Cav Kickoff or the new student orientation, they will be able to access their schedules on SIS (Student Information System) starting at 6:00a.m. on Thursday, August 18th.
Cav Kickoff Bus Schedule
Transportation will be provided from the following elementary schools to and from New Student Orientation and Cav Kickoff:
- Canterbury Woods - Depart at 10:15am
- Wakefield Forest - Depart at 10:00am
- Little Run - Depart at 10:15am
- Mantua - Depart at 10:15am
- Olde Creek - Depart at 10:15am
- Fairfax Villa - Depart at 10:00am
- Oak View - Depart at 10:00am
Students will be able to ride the bus back to their feeder elementary schools after enjoying some time at Cav Kickoff. Buses will depart Woodson at approximately 1:15p.m.
We look forward to seeing everyone on the 18th!
The Woodson Cav Kickoff Team
Please Note: Purchasing Woodson PE Uniforms are optional.
4. Woodson's Administration Team
Here is your Administration Team for the 2022-2023 school year:
- Principal - Carlyn Floyd
- Director of Student Services - Josh Peters
- Director of Student Activities - Blair Smith
- Assistant Principal - Marc Brooks
- Assistant Principal - Paula DiSalvo
- Assistant Principal - Kathy Martin
- Assistant Principal - Kelly O'Connell
- Assistant Principal - Laura Rotella
Instructional Support Leaders:
- Dean of Students - Ellen Hagan-Bowerman
- Systems of Support Advisors - John Scholla and Laura Totoro
5. Student Schedules
Beginning Thursday, August 18th at 6:00a.m., all students and parents will have access to class schedules in SIS StudentVUE and ParentVUE. SIS (Student Information System) is the application to see attendance, class performance, and demographic data.
6. Student Laptops
Our Technology Team is currently preparing student laptops for distribution. During this process, laptops are checked out to students and email notifications are sent to student’s FCPSschools.net email accounts. There is no action needed by you or your student at this time.
Laptops will be distributed to students in their 3rd period class on the first day of school, Monday, August 22nd. If for some reason your student misses the first day of school, they will pick up their laptop on their first day of school in the Library.
7. Student Parking Passes
Parking passes for the 2022-23 school year will be available for purchase online only. Information on how to purchase parking passes will be released in mid-August.
For planning purposes, the cost for a full-year parking pass is $200.00.
8. "Back to School Night"
Cav Kickoff on Thursday, August 18th is the first part of “Back to School Night”. This is the time to say hello to teachers, put faces with names and to see the classrooms your child(ren) will be in this year.
The second part of “Back to School Night” will be curriculum videos which will be posted by Thursday, September 15th. You’ll be able to access these from our webpage and we will send out notification when it is live. These videos will give you an idea of what the course content is, class expectations and best methods of communication.
 9. Woodson's New Mission, Vision and Values
Developed by staff, students and community members, 2022
Mission - why we exist
Woodson High School’s mission is to empower our community to reach their individual potential by creating a healthy environment of mutual respect, responsibility, equity, and inclusion.
Vision - the future
Woodson High School is a community that embraces diversity in a culture of improvement and success that promotes academic curiosity and individual mental and physical growth.
Values - what we value / believe in as a school
D - Diversity: We celebrate one another’s positive contributions to the common good and seek a full understanding of what it means to be human.
I - Inclusion: We prioritize providing everyone with an environment where they feel welcome, wanted, and valued.
V - Voice: We foster an environment that inspires and empowers individual creativity and uniqueness while hearing and valuing each story.
E - Engagement: We encourage students to discover and establish their academic and extra-curricular passions in individual and communal contexts.
R - Resilience: We traverse difficult journeys utilizing resources to navigate personal, physical, and academic challenges.
S - Strength: We support one another and are stronger as a group than as individuals.
E - Ethical Behavior: We hold each other in positive regard, interacting with one another ethically and uplifting those around us.
10. Meals at School for 2022-2023
For the past two years, the federal government has provided no-cost meals to all public school students without the need to complete the annual Free and Reduced-Price Meal application.
IMPORTANT: The extension of the no-cost meals benefit to all students expired at the end of the 2021-22 school year, meaning families must submit an application and be approved to be eligible for free and reduced-price meals for the 2022-23 school year. The application for the Free and Reduced-Price Meal program is now available online.
11. Immunization Requirements for Rising Seniors
The Code of Virginia requires all students to be immunized against certain communicable diseases prior to entrance into Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).
All students entering twelfth grade will be required to receive one dose of Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) administered at age 16 or older, and prior to the beginning of school.
Twelfth grade students cannot begin school in August without proper Meningococcal documentation.
Please provide one of the following documents to Woodson Registrar, Casey Delaney at cdelaney@fcps.edu as soon as possible:
- An updated immunization record showing that the student has received the Meningococcal vaccine.
- A note on a healthcare provider’s letterhead stating the date the Meningococcal vaccine was given.
- A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
- A notarized Religious Exemption Form which is available online
Immunizations are available from your student's healthcare provider or the Fairfax County Health Department. The Health Department clinic locations and hours are available online at: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/immunization/school or by calling 703-246-2411.
Please contact Woodson Registrar, Casey Delaney at cdelaney@fcps.edu if you have any questions.
12. Electronic Opt-Outs Available in ParentVUE
The following opt-outs are available in SIS ParentVUE:
- Tutor.com Access
- SEL Screener Participation
- Counseling Opt Out
- Transportation Intent
- Home Internet Access
Any parent/guardian that is associated with a student, and has a SIS ParentVUE account, can update these opt-outs, as needed, by going to the “Student Information” tab and clicking “Edit Information”. Parents that do not have SIS ParentVUE accounts can continue to use paper forms.
In addition, parents can review Woodson's Digital Resources.
13. Optional AP Summer Assignments
Students interested in optional summer enrichment assignments for next year's AP courses can find more information on Woodson's Advanced Placement site.
14. College & Career Center News
Attention Class of 2023!
- Please mark your calendar for our Senior Night Presentation on Monday, 29 August 2022. During the first part of our presentation from 5:30 until 6:30 pm, we will look at non-college postsecondary options such as trade school, apprenticeships, jobs etc. The second part from 6:45 pm until 8:00 pm will address 4 year colleges and the college application process. Students and parents are welcome to attend both sessions, or pick one of the sessions. Our Region 5 Financial Aid/Paying for College Night hosted by College Access Fairfax will be on Thursday, 6 October 2022, at Fairfax High School. There will be additional Virtual Financial Aid Nights. More info will be sent out in August.
- Please refer to our Senior Padlet for College Planning Resources such as the Common App Step by Step Guide, Common App Essay Prompts, the Opportunities Book, Recordings of Previous Senior Nights & more.
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College Rep Visits for Rising Juniors & Seniors will resume in September. The schedule will be posted in Naviance – Colleges – Research Colleges – College Visits.
Cavaliers, are you looking for Enrichment Programs (Internships, Volunteer Opportunities, STEM Camps etc.) to build up your resume and explore your interests? Please visit the Extracurricular Padlet. Looking for Scholarships? Please visit the Scholarship Padlet. Looking for a Job after High School or Summer Employment? Please check out our Job Board.
Christine Lieb-Mosley
College and Career Specialist, 703-503-4661
Woodson College & Career Center Padlets
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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