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Woodson Weekly -
October 21st |
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 participated in Service Learning projects yesterday. Attitudes of Gratitude Card Writing was sponsored by the National Honor Society.
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
Saturday, October 29th - Fall Festival 11am-2pm
Monday, October 31st - Student Holiday/Teacher 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 #10)
Friday, November 4th - Federal Impact Aid Survey Form Due (see #1)
Monday, November 7th - Winter Sports Try-outs (see #12) and Senior Parent Night 6-7pm, Auditorium
Tuesday, November 8th - School Holiday; Election Day
Friday, November 11th - Student Holiday; School Planning Day
The complete FCPS 2022-2023 School Year Calendar
Woodson's Events & Activities Calendar
Message from Dr. Floyd
Good afternoon Cavalier Families:
Here we go! Our seniors are a quarter of the way done with senior year! Time does fly… in the blink of an eye we will be at EagleBank for graduation.
Please be sure to check SIS for grades as Schoology is not the official grade posting location. Sometimes there are assignments in Schoology that do not go into SIS for grading as they are for practice and not a grade. Therefore, please review your SIS ParentVUE account for the most up-to-date grading information.
Also, remember that next week is a 4-day week to wrap up the quarter. Monday is a holiday to celebrate Diwali, and Friday is an early release at 12:55pm for end of the quarter.
I encourage our families to embrace the moments created by crisp, fall weekends.
Warmly,
Dr. Floyd
Principal
 Cav Kudos! These students were recognized for helping Woodson build a great school culture one interaction at a time.
In this Issue
ACTION Item
1. Federal Impact Aid Survey Form due Friday, November 4th
NEW News
2. SIS Availability
3. Young Hearts Club
4. 2023 Virginia Summer Residential Governor's School (SRGS)
5. Woodson Drama Presents - Two Fall Productions!
6. Woodson Fall Festival on Saturday, October 29th
7. Schools to Administer Strategic Plan Student Survey
8. College & Career Center News
PAST News, but still important
9. Attendance Procedures
10. Fall Blood Drive
11. Parent Advisory Council
12. Winter Sport Tryout Information
13. Parent Volunteers Needed for Hearing and Vision Screenings
14. Parent Volunteers Needed for CPP
15. ASVAB Testing Date & Registration Form
16. 2023 FAFSA Open - College Access Fairfax Is Here to Help
17. American Math Contest Info
18. FCPS Honors Nominations Open
19. Class of 2023 News
20. Laptop Tech Support Hours
21. Woodson's PTSO
ACTION Item
1. Federal Impact Aid Survey
Ask your student for the Federal Impact Aid form that was distributed during 8th period today. Forms are due Friday, November 4th!
Returning this form is important because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
If sections 1 and 2 of the survey do not apply to you, just check the boxes in Section 3 and sign/date the form. All forms must be signed, dated, and returned by Friday, November 4th. All results are confidential.
Watch the video to learn more about this process.
NEW News
2. SIS Availability
ParentVUE and StudentVUE will be down from 4pm on Friday, October 28th through Tuesday, November 9th, at 6am for first quarter grading.
3. Young Hearts Club
Woodson's Young Hearts Club is participating in a national walk called "Light the Night" run by The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society this Saturday, October 22nd from 6-8:30pm on the National Mall in DC.
Our club has participated for the past 20 years! This event is raising money for blood cancer research. Throughout the 20 years our club has been at Woodson, we have raised almost $1,000,000, and are currently only $11,000 short of this goal. If we achieve this fundraising milestone, we will be the first ever family and friends group to ever do so in the history of the event!
Any donation amount of money helps support this important cause. Be a part of the million.
 Mr. Wright’s AP World History class presenting their Empire Theme Parks in class.
4. 2023 Virginia Summer Residential Governor’s School (SRGS)
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) offers the opportunity for 10th and 11th grade students to apply to attend summer residential Governor’s schools in academics and Visual and Performing Arts (VPA). Students who are accepted into one of the programs will live in residence halls in one of the state colleges in VA for four weeks in the June - late July timeframe. To learn more about SRGS opportunities and the application process, visit the VDOE website and view the promotional video.
To be considered for an academic or VPA Governor’s school, students must complete the steps below.
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Attend our school interest meeting (students only) which will take place on Thursday, October 27th at 9:48 in Cav Hall. Attendance at the meeting is mandatory.
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Complete the Woodson Intent form and FCPS interest form below. You will choose one program’s interest form, either Academics or VPA. The forms are required parts of the application process and are due November by 11th. No late entries will be accepted. When completing the form, enter a personal email address and do NOT use an fcpsschools.net email address.
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Complete the application for the specific program you wish to apply to and return to the WTW school counselor supervising the Governor’s School application process.
- Academic applications are due to the school on December 2, 2022
- VPA applications are due to the school on January 31, 2023
Please Note:
- Students who already attended Governor’s School may not reapply.
- VPA students should not start their application until they are invited to an adjudication appointment (early December).
Please contact School Counselors Elizabeth Walter (ehwalter@fcps.edu) or Elle Nguyen (menguyen@fcps.edu) with questions.
5. Woodson Drama Presents - Two Fall Productions!
Cemetery Secondary
Join us back in the 90’s, as we attend school at Cemetery Secondary, a school for all the cool and creepy students in the area. But today, several students have gone missing! But where have they gone? And has something sinister happened? It’s up to the audience to find out who’s dead, who’s alive, and who’s missing in the entirely original and student-devised Immersive Theatre piece!
Audience members can expect a bone-chillingly good time as they move throughout several rooms in the E-Hall of Woodson Highschool. It is recommended that audience members wear shoes they can walk in. This experience contains decorations that some students may find “creepy” or “too totally rad” and it is recommended that audience members are ages 10-100 for this experience.
NOTE - Recommended for ages 10+ There will be a coloring area for students under the age of 10.
The “runtime” of this experience is around 15 minutes.
This immersive experience is done in small audience pods of about 15-20 people, with a rotating start time, it will be “first come, first serve.”
Tickets for this event start at $2.50, but if you can give more all funds raised from this experience go back to supporting Theatre productions, workshops, and events at Woodson High School!
One Man, Two Guvnors
 This year WTWDrama is presenting the fast-paced hilarious farce One Man, Two Guvnors.
This play features British accents, 60’s style rock and roll, and an attack with a cricket bat! Who could ask for anything more!?
Based on the classic Italian comedy The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni, in this new English version by prizewinning playwright Richard Bean, romance, food and money are high on the agenda. One Man, Two Guvnors opened in 2011 to critical acclaim, and now WTW Drama brings this uproarious farce to FCPS. Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall becomes the bodyguard to Roscoe Crabbe, a small time criminal, now in Brighton to collect £6,000 from the dad of his fiancée. But Roscoe is really his sister Rachel disguised as her own dead brother, who has been killed by her boyfriend Stanley Stubbers. Holed up at the pub The Cricketers Arms, Francis spots the chance of an extra meal ticket and takes a second job with one Stanley Stubbers, who is hiding from the police and waiting to be reunited with Rachel. To prevent discovery, Francis must keep his two guvnors apart. Simple, right? Wrong! Slap fights, slamming doors, and mistaken identity dominate this upbeat evening of hysterical Theatre.
If you are looking for a fast paced comedy and a fun night out, full of irreverent comedy, you’ve found the right show! NOTE: This play may not be considered appropriate for students under 13 - contains mild language, slapstick violence and mild suggestive themes.
This performance features a "pay what you can" sliding scale ticket option, ranging from $5-$30. Please pick the price that works best for you. This aligns with our goal to be as equitable as possible and create art that is accessible by all. Tickets can be purchased here! Come out and support the nearly 100 students involved in this production!
NOTE: ALL proceeds from the show go to the WTW Drama department. This helps to fund shows, supplies, special workshops, and education events throughout the year for Woodson Theatre students. If you are a household that would like to see the show and cannot afford the $5 ticket option, please reach out to the WTW Drama Theatre Director, Mr. Rushing, at csrushing@fcps.edu
6. Woodson Fall Festival on Saturday, October 29th
Woodson SGA/Leadership is holding its annual Fall Festival this Saturday, October 29th, from 11am - 2pm on the outdoor basketball courts.
This event is designed for younger children (future Cavaliers) and is FREE of charge.
There will be a moon bounce, arts and crafts, pumpkin painting, games, prizes, fun, and snacks (both healthy and not so healthy). Kids are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes. We hope you will be able to join us for this family friendly event.
 Students attended Alcanza, a Latinx college fair event, at George Mason University this week.
7. Schools to Administer Strategic Plan Student Survey
Opportunity for Students to Help Inform FCPS’ Future
You may have heard FCPS is developing a Strategic Plan that will serve as the school division’s roadmap for the future. We encourage every parent/caregiver, student, employee, and community member to participate in this important work.
The first engagement opportunity will be an optional survey, which will be open to students in grades 3-12. Knowing what is important to students will be very helpful to Dr. Reid, as she leads the planning of FCPS’ future. All schools, including ours, will schedule a date and time during the school day to administer the survey between November 2-18. If you would prefer that your child not participate, you may opt your child out of taking the survey. Please visit FCPS’ website for more information.
8. 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.
Interested in Pipefitting, Welding, Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (Construction, Service & Maintenance) Apprenticeships?
Please join us for an Info Session in the Career Center on Thursday, November 3rd at 2:15pm. For more info, please visit: https://602training.org/apprenticeship-home. To register for the visit, please fill in this Google Form (or come by the Career Center). This info session is open to all grade levels but targets seniors. The application for 2023 is due on 30 November 2022.
PAST News, but still important
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
 Students planted tulips by the bus lanes for their Service Learning project yesterday.
15. 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!
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. 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.
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
- 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
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. 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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