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Woodson Weekly -
October 7th |
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.
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 Leadership teachers Mr. Schaefer and Ms. Schnebel celebrate with the Cavalier and students at the Fall Homecoming Pep Rally!
Important Upcoming Dates
Friday, October 7th - Homecoming Parade, Pig Out, Homecoming Football Game (see #2)
Saturday, October 8th, 8-11:00pm - Homecoming Dance (see #2)
Monday, October 10th - Student Holiday/Professional Work Day; Indigenous Peoples' Day
Wednesday, October 12th - SAT/PSAT/NMSQT School Day; All 9th graders and 12th graders not testing do not report to school (see #5)
Friday, October 14th - Underclass Makeup Picture Day
Monday, October 24th - School Holiday; Religious and Cultural Observance Day - Diwali
Friday, October 28th - Early Release and End of 1st Quarter; dismissal at 12:55pm
The complete FCPS 2022-2023 School Year Calendar
Woodson's Events & Activities Calendar
Message from Dr. Floyd
Welcome to Homecoming Weekend!
I am thrilled to be back with our Woodson Community as this is one of my favorite weeks of the year. The energy about the building is contagious and exciting.
We had a pep rally this morning, and next is the parade at 4:30pm followed by the Pig Out and the football game vs South County HS. Our HoCo (as it is fondly referred to) dance is tomorrow night at 8pm here at Woodson. There is lots to do, lots to be involved in and lots of Woodson spirit!
A huge shout out to Dan Schaefer and Krissy Schnebel for leading our student leaders through this weekend’s events. This is a weekend that has been months in the making with numerous opportunities for our student leaders to shine. Excellent work and kudos to all!
In the coming weeks you will be hearing about our reviving of the Parent Advisory Council. This is an opportunity for parents to provide school leaders with their perspective about events and issues at Woodson as well as a review of the Fairfax County Youth Survey Data and Family Engagement Survey. Be on the lookout for an email through the e-Notify system with more information.
I'm looking forward to an active Fall week ahead. We have a Woodson pyramid chorus concert on Thursday, JV cross country has a meet Wednesday, we celebrate our seniors at volleyball on Tuesday and we begin district competitions with cheer on Monday. You can view all of Woodson's events and activities on our integrated school calendar.
MANY clubs are up and running and I encourage all students to find some activities and friendships that bring them joy. If you have an idea for a club that doesn’t already exist, contact Ms. Pollack to discuss how to get it started (sepollack@fcps.edu).
Wishing all our families a safe and enjoyable Fall weekend,
Dr. Floyd
Principal
 The Homecoming Court was announced during the Pep Rally today.
In this Issue
NEW News
1. No School on Monday
2. Woodson Homecoming Activities
3. Homecoming Football Game Reminders
4. Parent Volunteers Needed for Homecoming Dance
5. October 12th - SAT and PSAT/NMSQT School Day
6. School Picture Retakes
7. Senior Regional Orchestra
8. FCPS Honors Nominations Open
9. College & Career Center News
10. Historically Black Colleges and Universities Festival
11. FCPS College Fair
12. FCPS Postsecondary Week
13. ASVAB Testing Date & Registration Form
14. Parent Volunteers Needed for CPP
PAST News, but still important
15. Attendance Procedures
16. DMV Learners Permit Tests at Woodson
17. AP Exams for Students Not Enrolled in AP Courses
18. Class of 2023 News
19. Laptop Tech Support Hours
20. Woodson's PTSO
NEW News
1. No School on Monday
Indigenous Peoples' Day honors the histories, cultures, and contributions of Native peoples, past and present. This year, Monday, October 10th is a student holiday and staff development day. See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
2. Homecoming Activities Today
Theme: Disco
Homecoming Parade – Friday, October 7th, 4:30 – 5:15pm Free (see below flier for parade route)
Pre-game Pig-out – Friday, October 7th, 5:00 – 6:45pm outside Door #7 by the outdoor basketball courts. This is a community event for students and parents. Join us for fun, games, face painting, moon bounce, food trucks, and more before the Hoco game.
Admission is free. Students can purchase a wristband for $5 which gets them unlimited turns on the moon bounce obstacle course, one popcorn, one snow cone, one cotton candy.
Homecoming Dance – Saturday, October 8th, 8:00 – 11:00pm
No tickets are sold at the door. The dance attire is semi-formal. Please pick up promptly at 11:00pm.
3. Homecoming Football Game Reminders
As we prepare for our Homecoming Varsity Football game, October 7th versus South County, we want to remind you that the following guidelines are in effect to ensure that all of our patrons, students, and parents enjoy the true spirit of the event:
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The game will start at 7:00pm Ticket gates open at 6:00. Cost of tickets are $5, and can be purchased at the gate or ahead of time through this E-tix link.
- Patrons will not be allowed to enter the stadium with athletic equipment such as bats, balls, sticks, etc.
- Backpacks are not allowed. Everyone entering the stadium is subject to search.
- Patrons will not be allowed to enter the stadium with outside food or containers such as water bottles, cups, cans, etc.
- We welcome all members of the community to attend our games, but parents are needed to attend and monitor middle and elementary aged students. All attendees, regardless of age, are expected to behave responsibly.
- Woodson High School (including the parking lots) is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free zone. Adults and students who are determined to be in violation of regulations restricting the possession or being under the influence of drugs, alcohol and/or tobacco will be dealt with accordingly, including being subject to arrest by police.
- Representatives from the Fairfax County Police Department, the Woodson Administration, and the Woodson Security Staff will continue to monitor the activities of our patrons in the parking lot, at the ticket gate, and inside the stadium to promote a safe and secure environment for both Woodson fans, our visitors, and guests.
- For varsity football games, once you pay and enter the stadium you may not leave and reenter. Please plan accordingly.
- Woodson HS students and parents are asked to demonstrate good citizenship and spirited sportsmanship to our opponents and their fans. Any clothing that includes negative references to opposing teams/schools will not be tolerated. The Woodson Cavalry is considered the best fans in Virginia! Let’s show everyone that we are #Cavstrong.
Thank you in advance for making this a great event for all! We are #oneWoodson!
4. Parent Volunteers Needed for Homecoming Dance
Seeking parent volunteers in groups of 2-3 to be stationed at key points around the cordoned off outdoor “lounge/rec area” near door 3 (and the rock) during the dance. Two of the four police officers who work the event will also be positioned near this area for the entire evening to ensure the safety of our students.
Shifts: 7:45-9:30pm and 9:30-11:15pm. In addition, 4 parents per shift are needed to run the coat check.
Sign up here to volunteer! Contact Dan Schaefer at djschaefer@fcps.edu with any questions
 Woodson Cheer supporting the Precisionnettes during the Pep Rally.
5. October 12th - SAT and PSAT/NMSQT School Day
Wednesday, October 12th is SAT and PSAT/NMSQT School Day and a 2-hour early release day.
All students in grades 10-11 will participate in the PSAT/NMSQT. No registration is required.
Only seniors who pre-registered for the test will take the SAT School Day.
More details will be shared directly with individual students via their fcpsschools.net email.
Students in grade 9 and those seniors not testing will not be in school on October 12th. There is no need to contact attendance for these students.
Special education students receiving Cat B services will be in school on October 12th.
6. School Picture Retakes
Underclass photo makeups will take place on Friday, October 14th. Senior portrait dates are Monday-Tuesday, November 14th and 15th.
Scheduling information will be sent out in the coming weeks. For questions about ordering, please email underclass@vosphoto.com or seniors@vosphoto.com.
 Welcome back, Dr. Floyd!
Mr. Smith, Director of Student Activities and Dr. Floyd, Principal.
7. AP Test Opt-Out Timeline and Fees
As part of the FCPS FY 2022 Approved Budget, FCPS is continuing to assess Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) test fees. As in previous years, the fees for the first six AP/IB tests taken for courses in which students are enrolled for high school credit will be paid for by FCPS. Students taking AP tests without enrolling in the corresponding FCPS course are responsible for the test fee(s).
FCPS encourages all students to take AP tests for courses in which they are enrolled. However, students will have the opportunity to opt-out of the test(s) by filling out an Opt-Out form to be provided by the school. To assist in the decision-making process, students will be provided a report with their previous tests and current AP course enrollment. AP students must make Opt-Out decisions by Friday, October 21st and parents will be billed a $96 non-refundable test fee in December 2022 for tests that exceed the six FCPS funded tests.
2023 AP Testing
Reference the College Board 2023 AP exam dates site for dates of AP Exams. All 2023 AP exams will be taken in school and most will be taken in a paper/pencil format.
If you have any questions, please contact Woodson's Assessment Coordinator, Kathleen Crosson at kpcrosson@fcps.edu.
8. Senior Regional Orchestra
Congratulations to five Woodson students who were selected to perform with the VBODA North Region Senior Regional Orchestra. For the wind and percussion sections, this is the most from any one school in our region which comprises all of Fairfax County, Arlington County, Alexandria City Schools, and Falls Church City Schools. For woodwind, brass, and percussion students in this region, this is often the most exclusive audition they take all year as they only took a total of 30 students across the entire region.
Congratulations to the following band students: Kathryn Lang, 12th grade, Piccolo; Luke Sun, 10th grade, 1st Chair Oboe; Maya Moses, 10th grade, 2nd Chair Oboe; Henry Owens, 12th grade, 3rd Chair F Horn; Joshua Park, 11th grade, 3rd Chair Percussion.
Congratulations to the following orchestra students: Isaac Kim, 10th grade, 1st Violin; Jessica Yi, 12th grade, 1st Violin; Leo Lee, 12th grade, 2nd Violin; Nathan Kurland, 11th grade, 2nd Violin; Will Wo, 12th grade, Viola; Jonah Kan, 11th grade, Cello; Joey Schechtel, 12th grade, Bass; Morgan Altier, 10th grade, Bass.
Also kudos to these students placed as alternates: Julie MacDonald, 10th grade, 2nd alternate Oboe Jordan Hershaft, 11th grade, 2nd alternate Clarinet Ian Wallace, 12th grade, 2nd alternate Tuba.
Senior Regional Orchestra will take place from Thursday, November 10th through Saturday, November 12th at West Potomac HS. Go Woodson!
9. FCPS Honors Nominations Open
It is that time of the year again! Nominate our outstanding staff for FCPS Honors!
We put together a Google Doc with links for the separate Outstanding Employee Nomination Forms. Click and nominate! We appreciate your thoughtful consideration for these awards. The deadline is Friday, October 28th.
 Woodson Faculty at the Fall Pep Rally
10. College & Career Center News
Please see College & Career Events listed below. For more info and registration links, please visit the live Calendar. Newsletters, Scholarships, Enrichment Opportunities & more can be accessed in the Woodson College & Career Center Resources.
11. Historically Black Colleges and Universities Festival
The Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Hybrid Festival will be hosted by the Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandra. Attend virtually on Friday, October 7th, 4 - 8pm and in-person at the University of the District of Columbia - Van Ness Campus on Saturday, October 8th, 10am - 2pm. Highlights include:
- All accredited HBCUs invited to attend
- Free seminars to help students and parents prepare for college
- Onsite and virtual admissions decisions
- Music auditions for instrumental and vocal students
More information may be found on the Alfred Street Baptist Church HBCU webpage. Registration is required.
12. FCPS College Fair
Sunday, October 16th from 4 to 7pm at EagleBank Arena at George Mason University
Registration Link
Upon registration, students will receive a barcode allowing college representatives to retrieve student information electronically. Barcodes can be scanned from mobile devices.
Approximately 250 colleges and universities represented!
13. FCPS Postsecondary Week
Monday, October, 17 through Thursday, October 20, 2022
Virtual from 5 to 8pm
Join us for Fairfax County Public Schools Virtual Postsecondary Week and participate in one or all of the live virtual sessions. You will learn how to be better prepared for the next chapter of your educational journey.
Register Link
14. ASVAB Testing Date & Registration Form
The ASVAB will be administered at Woodson High School on Thursday, November 10th at 8 am. If you are interested in taking the exam, please sign up via the Google Form linked below. Deadline to register is Tuesday, November 1st.
If you are unfamiliar with the ASVAB, visit the website below for more details!
15. Parent Volunteers Needed for CPP
Woodson College Partnership Program is looking for parent and community volunteers!
College Partnership Program (CPP) is a FCPS program whose goal is to increase the number of students, particularly first-generation and traditionally underrepresented students, to enroll and succeed in college.
The Woodson CPP is looking for community members to come speak to our students about their college and/or career path on November 17th from 9:00-11:15am.
If you are interested in sharing your path to success with our students, please reach out to Alaina Proffitt via email aproffitt1@fcps.edu by November 7th.
PAST News, but still important
16. Attendance Procedures
Attendance is critical to student success in the classroom.
If your student will be absent from school, a parent/guardian must notify the attendance office. Below is a quick guide for reporting all-day absences, late arrivals, and early check-outs from school.
16. DMV Learners Permit Tests at Woodson
Woodson is pleased to announce that students can take the Virginia DMV learner’s permit test at Woodson. Students will use their school issued laptops and will be given a login just as they do for the SOL tests. If they do NOT have a school laptop, they must contact Mr. O'Hara ahead of time because personal laptops do NOT work for the test. Students will be eligible to test if they are 15 years 6 months or older on the following Tuesdays at 3:15pm in Room C108:
October 18th, December 13th, February 21st, April 25th, May 23rd
Steps to complete the process: You must register in TWO places: ACE (for payment) and DMV for the test ticket.
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Payment: First you must register through the ACE and pay $20.
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Register for this test event at DMV Registration (Internet Explorer 9 or higher or Safari).
- A customer number is not required, but if you have a DMV ID card you must enter the name, DOB and customer number exactly as it appears on your DMV ID card. Otherwise, enter your full legal name and date of birth and leave the customer number field blank.
- Please provide a parent or student’s email to receive registration confirmation, test results, notification of changes to the date and time or cancellation of the test event.
- Before taking the two part knowledge test, please STUDY the Driver’s Manual located on DMV’s web site.
If you have any questions with the process, please contact DMV by phone at (804) 497-7100.
David O’Hara (dgohara@fcps.edu), Driver Education Teacher
 The Science Department showing school spirit on Twin Day!
17. AP Exams for Students Not Enrolled in AP Courses
Woodson HS offers AP tests for students not enrolled in AP classes based on seat availability/test room capacity.
Non-enrolled students wanting to take the AP test will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. The cost for each exam is $96.00.
Registration forms are available in Student Services. The deadline to register is Friday, October 21st.
18. Class of 2023 News
Want to know all the important news and upcoming events for the Class of 2023? Visit the Senior Class News website for everything you need to know.
19. 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
- Wednesday - 2:55pm - 4:00pm (when late buses start)
Any other time you should try to make an appointment using a ticket from the Support Portal.
Thank you, Woodson HS Tech Support Team
20. 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. Whether you are a new or returning WTW parent, please get involved in any way that works for you.
2022-23 PTSO Board -
Miklos Kiss - President
Lena McGinn - VP Membership
Diane Raffaele - Secretary
Kyle Durbin - Treasurer
Jill Battaglia - Communications
PTSO website https://wtwoodsonptso.ptboard.com/annlist
We look forward to a great school year!
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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