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Woodson Weekly -
November 18th |
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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 These Woodson Orchestra & Band students were selected to participate in the 2022 Senior Regional Orchestra this past weekend at West Potomac HS. They are eligible to audition for All-VA State Orchestra in February 2023.
Important Upcoming Dates
Wednesday-Friday, November 23rd-25th - Thanksgiving Holidays
Wednesday-Thursday, November 30th-December 1st - Holiday Tunes for Tots at 10am
Thursday, December 8th - Religious and Cultural Observance - Bodhi Day
Monday, December 19th - Monday, January 2nd - Winter Break Holidays
The complete FCPS 2022-2023 School Year Calendar
Woodson's Events & Activities Calendar
Message from Dr. Floyd
Good afternoon Woodson Community,
As we look forward to the upcoming long weekend to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, we want to encourage our families and students to disconnect from school and technology during this time.
While we realize some students may have a long-term assignment due after the break, or are working to make-up assignments, there should not be any short term assignments due the first two full days back to school. Teachers are not assigning work on November 21st or 22nd that is then due on November 28th or 29th. We have also requested that our teachers do not give any major assessments the first two full days back to school. This mirrors our long-standing practice related to no homework during Thanksgiving, winter and spring breaks.
As you approach the long holiday weekend, we hope that everyone can relax, and spend family time together. We want all of our Cavaliers to come back recharged as there are only three weeks until winter break. We are excited for three 5-day weeks; the longest stretch of uninterrupted school this Fall. So, let’s refresh our minds and bodies and finish out 2022 #CavStrong!
On behalf of the faculty and staff of Woodson High School, I wish you and your families a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.
Dr. Floyd
Principal
 Mr. Scholla, Woodson's System of Support Advisor, serves Thanksgiving lunch to students yesterday.
In this Issue
NEW News
1. PowerPuff Games and Bonfire Tonight
2. No Late Buses Next Week
3. Attendance for Thanksgiving Week
4. Thanksgiving Break
5. Woodson Students Perform at WMEA Conference
6. Cappies Review of Woodson's Production of One Man, Two Guvnors
7. Counselor Corner
8. Community Service Hours Opportunity
9. Order Your Cavalier Yearbook
10. Help Us Thank Woodson Teachers and Staff
11. Tutor.com
12. Opportunities to Participate in the FCPS Strategic Planning Process
13. College & Career Center News
PAST News, but still important
14. Attendance Procedures
15. Underclass Makeup and Retake Photo Images
16. Parents for Safe Teen Driving Seminars
17. How does FCPS Create the School Calendar
18. Class of 2023 News
19. Laptop Tech Support Hours
20. Woodson's PTSO
NEW News
1. PowerPuff Games and Bonfire Tonight
Woodson's annual PowerPuff Football game (Turkey Bowl edition) will take place tonight, Friday, November 18th at the Football Stadium.
Come cheer for your favorite class or player in this traditional game
Freshmen v. Sophomores 6:00pm; Juniors v. Seniors 7:15pm
Tickets: $5; Students get in free with their Woodson ID
The Winter Bonfire will take place immediately following last PowderPuff game around 8pm.
2. No Late Bus Next Week
There will be no late bus on Tuesday, November 22nd.
3. Attendance for Thanksgiving Week
If you know your child will be missing full or partial days of school the week of November 21st, please call the attendance line to let us know now.
The attendance line is 703-503-4800 or WoodsonHigh.Attendance@fcps.edu.
4. Thanksgiving Break
As a reminder, students will be out of school from Wednesday, November 23rd through Friday, November 25th. Students return on Monday, November 28th an Odd day.
Woodson Weekly is taking a Thanksgiving break. The next issue of Woodson Weekly will be published on Friday, December 2nd.
5. Woodson Students Perform at VMEA Conference
 Woodson Chorus’ Bella Voce, directed by Amy Moir, was selected to perform at the Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA) Conference this weekend, November 17-19 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. This is a great honor and a testament to the students' hard work. Our singers have been preparing diligently to perform for the state conference.
In addition, two Woodson students will perform with the Virginia Senior Honors Choir at the conference. Students throughout the Commonwealth went through a rigorous audition process to compete for a position in these groups. Congratulations Anna Barata and Ivan Tysarczyk. Read more about the honor groups.
6. Cappies Review of Woodson's Production of One Man, Two Guvnors
 Many FCPS high schools participate in the Washington, D.C., chapter of the Critics and Awards Program for High School Theatre, also known as the Cappies. The Cappies is a program through which high school theater and journalism students are trained as critics, attend shows at other schools, write reviews, and publish those reviews in local newspapers.
Josie Amspaugh, from Langley High School, wrote this review of Woodson High School's production of One Man, Two Guvnors.
7. Counselor Corner
 The Student Services Department was excited to collaborate with key stakeholders this month during their fall Advisory Council meeting. See our brochure for highlights.
We also want to remind families that students may bookmark the Woodson Wellness website on their laptops using their FCPSSchools.net account to utilize for brain breaks and stress release to use during school (at appropriate times) during classes and downtime. Emergency mental health information is located on the site as well.
Here are some important upcoming dates:
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Monday, November 28th: Transcript Request Form due for January 1 deadlines. See the Senior Padlet for the form and related resources.
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Wednesday, November 30th: 10th grade lesson (Career Planning) during 3rd period
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Wednesday, November 30th: Apprenticeship application deadline. See the Career Padlet for details.
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Friday, December 2nd: 9th grade lesson (High School Essential Skills) during 3rd period
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Tuesday, December 6th: 11th Grade Signs of Suicide (SOS) Prevention Lesson during 3rd period
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Tuesday, January 10th: 11th grade lesson (Post Secondary Planning) during 3rd period
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Wednesday, January 11th: Junior Parent Night, 6:30-8pm in Woodson Auditorium
Students are welcome to visit Student Services or email their counselors at any time.
 The Student Services Department hosted a community panel for our College Partnership Program (CPP) students to discuss career paths.
The goal of the CPP is to increase the number of students, first-gen and traditionally underrepresented students, that enroll & succeed in college. We thank our community panel for sharing their expertise.
8. Community Service Hours Opportunity
If your student needs Community service hours, the Woodson library can help.
Woodson students can participate in HATS for SOME in the Woodson library. Students will be making a hat or scarf on a loom for the clothing closet at SOME.org, a shelter in Washington DC.
We meet each Wednesday, from 3:15pm-4:15pm in the Woodson Library. Students also have the opportunity to work on their hat, with teacher permission, during Learning Seminar.
Can’t stay afterschool? Students can make hats/scarves at home and credit will still be given. **See Mrs. Muir for more details on working from home. **
The Woodson library is currently in need of the following items:
Looms: 36 peg size only, Crochet hooks size G, H, I, K, J Red Heart Yarn, weight # 4. (No light colored or white yarn.)
If you have any questions, please have your student go Schoology and look for Woodson Library. Details about our service learning can be found in the folder labeled Woodson Service Learning Project: Hats for Some.
Any questions or if you would like to donate yarn, looms or supplies, please email Lisa Muir at lkmuir@fcps.edu.
9. Order Your Cavalier Yearbook
Purchasing a Yearbook:
Don't miss out - reserve your student's copy of the yearbook today! We print a limited quantity of yearbooks every year and we WILL sell out. Preordering is the only way to guarantee a copy of the yearbook. Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and type in Woodson's code - 5278.
The early bird price is in effect until January 1st, so preorder today!
Parents of Seniors:
Senior Photos – If your senior does not have their photo taken in a senior portrait session, their portrait will not appear in the yearbook! The last portrait session at Woodson is on Thursday, December 1st from 3-8pm. To sign up visit: https://pickatime.com/vosphoto/Woodson2023.
Baby Ads: Celebrate your senior with a baby ad in the yearbook! Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and type in Woodson’s code – 5278. Select the option to “Start your Ad” and create your own ad celebrating your 2023 grad.
Thank you for your support of the Woodson Yearbook! For any questions, please email Staci Vega at slvega@fcps.edu.
 Congratulations to the Boys Cross Country team! They won the 6A Virginia State Championship! It was the first time in school history that Boys Cross Country swept the District, Region and State Championships!
10. Help Us Thank Woodson Teachers and Staff
The PTSO invites all Woodson families to celebrate and recognize our wonderful teachers and staff this holiday season.
High School isn’t the same as elementary school where we had organized gift-giving and room parents. Please take time throughout the school year, and especially now in the holiday season, to recognize and thank the educators and support professionals that work with our children. Simple notes of appreciation, emails of gratitude and letters in support of teachers, counselors, principal, and/or support staff have enormous, meaningful impact.
Additionally, Woodson PTSO is collecting gift cards to raffle at the Annual Holiday Party for the Teachers and Staff on Monday, December 12th. Parents, families and students are invited to donate gift cards; please send donated gift cards to the front office in an envelope addressed to “Attn: Celeste Jones, Holiday Party Raffle Prizes.”
We kindly ask that we receive all donations by Wednesday, December 7th. Please contact Celeste Jones at cbjones@fcps.edu for more information.
11. Tutor.com
 Did you know? Students who’ve used Tutor.com have provided positive feedback. Unless they’ve been opted out, students can access Tutor.com through Schoology. Every session is personalized to meet the needs of the student from remedial to advanced levels. Sessions focus on conceptual learning and critical thinking—not quick answers.
Students can access Tutor.com via a link in Schoology. Additional information about how to log in and access a tutor is on the following webpage: Middle & High - How It Works.
12. Opportunities to Participate in the FCPS Strategic Planning Process
FCPS is offering a number of opportunities for parents/caregivers to be involved in the Strategic Planning process! Check out two immediate options below:
Nominate Yourself or Someone Else for the Family Team
We are currently seeking nominations for parents/caregivers who are interested in contributing to Strategic Plan development as part of the Family Team. This team will represent the rich diversity of families that make up FCPS’ community, and will focus on identifying engagement and outreach practices that will improve our partnerships with families.
If you are interested in being part of the Family Team or would like to nominate someone else, please fill out this form by Tuesday, November 22.
Be a Key Communicator!
If you are a member of a community organization or group, consider signing up to be a key communicator during the strategic planning process. FCPS key communicators are active members of the community who people turn to for information, and have an interest in sharing information about the school division and encouraging involvement. If this describes you or someone you know, please get the details and complete this form by Monday, November 28.
13. 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.
Attention Class of 2023:
- Senior Support every Wednesday before school in the Career Center.
- Our last College Application Workshop is this coming Monday on Nov 21 during All Lunches in the Career Center. No need to register.
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Please file your FAFSA! Resources for FAFSA/VASA/CSS Profile Completion can be found on our Financial Aid Padlet. Visit the Financial Aid Page of your colleges to be aware of their deadlines & requirements.
PAST News, but still important
14. 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.
15. Underclass Makeup and Retake Photo Images
It is not too late to order Underclass pictures! All underclass students that have taken their picture (on the original picture day or on picture make up day) can access their pictures by using the portal below and entering the requested information.
Please visit: vosphoto.com/uc and use your student ID when prompted for the online code.
For questions regarding school pictures please email: underclass@vosphoto.com.
 Environmental club students harvesting fall crops for Food for Others (a local food bank). We are up to almost 400lbs donated!
16. Partners for Safe Teen Driving Seminars
Attention all 10th grade students and their parents. All new drivers and parents must attend a state mandated traffic safety seminar, Partners for Safe Teen Driving. Please mark your calendar for the Woodson seminars for 2022-2023. Seminars will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will take place in the Woodson Auditorium. The program is 90 minutes and you must arrive on time and stay for the entire presentation to receive credit.
Monday, February 6th
Monday, April 17th
Questions? Please contact David O’Hara dgohara@fcps.edu
17. How does FCPS Create the School Calendar?
In an annual planning process, Fairfax County Public Schools uses input from the community to develop the calendar for the following year. Our framework for creating the calendar is available online to ensure transparency, as we work to build a calendar that is inclusive and equitable.
Watch your email for a feedback form, which will be shared with parents, staff, and middle and high school students.
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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