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Woodson Weekly -
October 14th |
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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 Students in the Black Student Union Club meeting this week.
Important Upcoming Dates
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
Monday, October 31st - Student Holiday/Professional Workday
Tuesday, November 1st - Religious and Cultural Observance Day - Dia de los Muertos
Wednesday, November 2nd - Religious and Cultural Observance Day - Dia de los Muertos and Fall Blood Drive (see #5)
Monday, November 7th - Winter Sports Try-outs (see #4) and Senior Parent Night 6-7pm, Auditorium
Tuesday, November 8th - School Holiday; Election Day
Friday, November 11th - Student Holiday; Professional Workday
The complete FCPS 2022-2023 School Year Calendar
Woodson's Events & Activities Calendar
Message from Dr. Floyd
Hello Woodson Families!
Have you decompressed from the excitement of Homecoming yet? The HoCo Disco was a huge success with over 1,400 tickets sold.
Many thanks to all the parent volunteers who came out to support the event and help to ensure students had indoor and outdoor space to celebrate. We could not have pulled this off with out you!
Over half the school took either the PSAT or the SAT this past Wednesday. Some families have inquired as to whether or not this test is really necessary anymore for college. Our response to this is: ask the colleges of interest as each are different. Your child’s school counselor as well as Ms. Lieb-Mosley, cliebmosley@fcps.edu, in the College and Career Center are available for meetings and discussions around topics related to life after high school, please reach out!
One of my favorite parts of leading a high school is seeing our students participate in activities that they love. Kudos to our choir students on a tremendous pyramid concert last night! We have talented kids and amazing directors, Ms. Moir and Mr. Quinlan, Woodson HS; Ms. Lee, Frost MS, Ms. Hood and Ms. Gaskins, Fairfax Villa ES; Ms. Cruse, Olde Creek ES; Mx. Van Keuren and Ms. Gorokhivska, Canterbury Woods ES; Ms. Aberle and Mr. Blydenburgh, Mantua ES; and, Ms. Waggoner and Ms. Hibbits, Wakefield Forest ES.
I encourage all students to find their passion and pursue it; explore different clubs and activities at Woodson until the right one fits. Want to make your own? Ms. Pollack will help! Email her at sepollack@fcps.edu
Have a wonderful weekend,
Dr. Floyd
Principal
 Congratulations on an amazing concert last night - Woodson Pyramid Chorus!
In this Issue
NEW News
1. Parent Advisory Council
2. Parent Volunteers Needed for CPP
3. Parent Volunteers Needed for Hearing and Vision Screenings
4. Winter Sport Tryout Information
5. Fall Blood Drive
6. American Math Contest Info
7. College & Career Center News
8. Historically Black Colleges and Universities Festival
9. FCPS College Fair
10. FCPS Postsecondary Week
11. ASVAB Testing Date & Registration Form
PAST News, but still important
12. Attendance Procedures
13. FCPS Honors Nominations Open
14. AP Exams for Students Not Enrolled in AP Courses
15. AP Test Opt-Out Timeline and Fees
16. DMV Learners Permit Tests at Woodson
17. Class of 2023 News
18. Laptop Tech Support Hours
19. Woodson's PTSO
NEW News
1. Parent Advisory Council
Woodson HS is looking for parents to serve on their Parent Advisory Council (PAC) this year. During these meetings we will have a time where Dr. Floyd, administrators and teacher leaders will share ideas and happenings around accomplishing the school's mission and upholding our vision. We will look at the Youth Survey and Parent Engagement Survey results to guide our work. We will also have a time when parents can ask general questions related to the school.
If you are interested in being part of this council, please let me know by completeing this form. Meetings will take place in person at 7pm on the following dates:
Thursday, November 3rd
Monday, January 23rd (snow date Monday, January 30th)
Monday, March 27th
Interested parents should plan to attend all three sessions. If you have questions that you would like to have addressed by the PAC, please complete this form and we will do our best to have a response prior to the first meeting in November.
2. Parent Volunteers Needed for CPP
Woodson College Partnership Program is looking for parent and community volunteers!
College Partnership Program (CPP) is an 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.
 The Environmental Club planted trees around Woodson's grounds on Monday.
3. Parent Volunteers Needed for Vision and Hearing Screenings
10th Grade Parents: Vision and Hearing screenings for 10th graders will happen during P.E. periods on Wednesday, November 9th and Thursday, November 10th.
If you are interested in volunteering, please use this Sign-Up Genius or reach out to Amanda Yanchus, Public Health Nurse at ayanchus@fcps.edu. Training will be provided.
4. Winter Sport Tryout Information
Winter sport tryouts begin on Monday, November 7th. Winter sports include basketball, swim & dive, wrestling, rifle, gymnastics, and indoor track.
In order to participate, there are 2 items that need to be completed prior to the first day of tryouts.
1) Sports Physical
Completed and turned in to Athletic Trainer Chris Hogge (chogge@fcps.edu)
2) Activity Registration
This is an online submission - it encompasses the Emergency Care Form and Concussion Education Training
The Activities Office will be holding a Winter Meet the Coach Night on Wednesday October 26th at 6:30pm in the Auditorium. Individual sport break out sessions will follow directly after the main session.
5. Fall Blood Drive
Woodson's Key Club Fall blood drive is on Wednesday, November 2nd in Cav Hall.
Parents, students, teachers, and everyone in the Woodson community are 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.
 Having fun at the Homecoming Dance last Saturday!
6. American Math Contest Info
Students interested in participating in the AMC 10 or the AMC 12 should register on MySchoolBucks by Tuesday, October 25th. The AMC 10/12 will be administered on Thursday, November 10th at Woodson High School.
The AMC 10 and AMC 12 are both 25-question, 75-minute, multiple choice examinations in high school mathematics designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem-solving skills. More information
Students in grades 9 and 10 take the AMC 10. All others take AMC 12.
The fee is $5 payable by Tuesday, October 25th, at MySchoolbuck.com
Each test has 25 multiple choice questions to be answered in 75 minutes. A calculator may NOT be used. Sample Questions here.
7. 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.
FAFSA Help for the Class of 2023 in the Career Center All Lunches on 21 Oct 2022:
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Please register HERE by Tuesday, Oct 18th (only Student can register). For additional FAFSA/VASA Completion Events in-person & virtual, please visit our Calendar.
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You need to create an FSA ID before you can attend the FAFSA Help Session.
- For Financial Aid Info & Resources, please visit the Financial Aid Padlet.
8. 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!
 9. 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
10. 2023 FAFSA Open—College Access Fairfax Is Here to Help
Parents of current high school seniors—did you know that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opened on October 1?
Parents are encouraged to work with their students to complete the FAFSA as early as possible—definitely before March 1, 2023—as you prepare for your child to begin college in the fall of 2023. Some schools have even earlier priority deadlines, so check the individual college’s financial aid office website for deadlines and specific forms to complete.
Parents and students should start by creating an FSA ID and then begin the FAFSA.The Virginia Alternative State Aid (VASA) application is available for students who are unable to complete the FAFSA. To help determine which aid option is right for you, visit the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia website.
Our partners at College Access Fairfax will be offering a number of programs on completing the FAFSA/VASA and finding/applying for scholarships over the next two months. Information on these programs and how to access them can be found at the College Access Fairfax website.In addition, College Access Fairfax staff are available for virtual one-on-one help sessions to complete the FAFSA/VASA. Interested families should email appointments@collegeaccessfairfax.org to request an appointment.
11. 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!
 Students in Mr. Wright’s AP World History classes engaged in a simulation in Cav Hall to better understand the process and impact that trade had in the pre-modern era.
PAST News, but still important
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
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
 Homecoming Dance!
17. 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.
18. 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
19. 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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