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Woodson Weekly -
December 2nd |
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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 Woodson's Band Department presented Tunes for Tots this week.
Important Upcoming Dates
Thursday, December 8th - Religious and Cultural Observance - Bodhi Day
Monday, December 19th - Monday, January 2nd - Winter Break Holidays; school and offices are closed.
The complete FCPS 2022-2023 School Year Calendar
Woodson's Events & Activities Calendar
Message from Dr. Floyd
Good afternoon Woodson!
This week was full of excitement. Winter sports are gearing up with first contests and our Performing Arts are beginning the holiday programs which will culminate with the Winter Showcase on Thursday, December 15th at 7PM in the auditorium. Our annual Tunes for Tots was back in person this year and a ton of fun! See pictures throughout this newsletter.
This week we also recognized our Outstanding Employee Nominees and school based winners. The full list is in story 4, but here are our Outstanding school based winners.
Outstanding New Secondary Teacher: Alex Clark, Social Studies Teacher
Outstanding Secondary Teacher: Kevin Crenshaw, Multiple Disabilities Teacher
Outstanding Operational Employee: Alexa Pugnetti, Administrative Assistant in the activities office
Outstanding Professional: Ryan Dickerson, Psychologist
Outstanding Leader: Josh Peters, Director of Student Services
Congratulations to all of our nominees and thank you to the parents who took time to nominate our outstanding employees. There was fierce competition for this year’s awards. The Woodson Pyramid winners will be announced before winter break.
Have a good weekend,
Dr. Floyd
Principal
 Tunes for Tots!
In this Issue
NEW News
1. Attendance Procedures
2. Upcoming Performing Arts Concerts
3. Computer Science Education Week
4. Outstanding Woodson Employee Nominees
5. Help Us Thank Woodson Teachers and Staff
6. TalkingPoints: 2-Way Messaging (Multi-Language Translation) App
7. FCPS ESSER/RTS Student Survey
8. Jingle Your Way to a Safe Holiday Contest
9. Senior Photos - Last Chance
9. Order Your Cavalier Yearbook
10. College & Career Center News
PAST News, but still important
11. Order Your Cavalier Yearbook
12. Community Service Hours Opportunity
13. Tutor.com
14. Class of 2023 News
15. Laptop Tech Support Hours
16. Woodson's PTSO
NEW News
1. Attendance Procedures
Please review Woodson's attendance procedures to ensure accurate reporting for your student.
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.
2. Upcoming Performing Arts Concerts
Mark your calendars for the upcoming Performing Arts Winter Concerts. All take place at 7:00 pm in the Auditorium
Orchestra - Tuesday, December 6th
Band - Monday, December 12th
Music Showcase - Thursday, December 15th
 Santa presenting a future Cavalier with a candy cane during Tunes for Tots.
3. Computer Science Education Week - December 5th-9th
In celebration of Computer Science Education Week, all are welcome to play amazing multiplayer games created by Computer Science students after school on the following days:
Monday, December 5th: The IT Girls and CSHS will be hosting an interactive Java and Python workshop in A229 from 3:00-4:00 PM. All experience levels are welcome.
Tuesday, December 6th: The Computer Science Honor Society will be hosting a Q+Bits! presentation and workshop open for all students. Come to room A229 at 3:15 for topics that include privacy vs capitalism, blurring the lines between real and virtual and augmented logic.
Wednesday, December 7th: The Computer Science Club is hosting an open house to play computer games made by Woodson Computer Science students. All are welcome to room A222 at 3:00 to challenge a CS teacher to a game: For every game you win, you get a cookie.
Bring your best gaming skills and good luck.
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 Congratulations to Alex Clark, Woodson's Outstanding New Teacher!
(pictured Dr. Carlyn Floyd, principal, Mr. Clark, and Ms. Megan McLaughlin, Braddock District School Board Representative)
4. Outstanding Woodson Employee Nominees
Congratulations to all the Woodson employees who were nominated for Outstanding Employee awards this 2022-2023 school year. Winner is in italics.
Outstanding New Secondary Teacher Nominees (in their first 3 years teaching): Alex Clark, Jayme Cole, Bryce Benson
Outstanding Operational Employee Nominees: Alexa Pugnetti, Jackie O’Brien, Maria Giuliana, Gina D’Angelo, Celeste Jones
Outstanding Professional Employee Nominees: Christine Lieb-Mosley, Jimmy Vasquez, Ryan Dickerson, Jamie Korpacz
Outstanding Secondary Teacher Nominees: Mike Viccora, Chris Rosebrock, Amy Vazquez, Johnny Shu, Rebecca Arguello, Kathleen Binczewski, Pam Nowicki, Susie Hamrock, Brendan Muse, Mike Jeffry, Garrett Kroner, Annie Hadfield, Kevin Crenshaw, Amy Moir
5. 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.
 Students enjoyed meeting Mickey Mouse after the Tunes for Tots concert.
The first full week of December is recognized throughout the country to celebrate including all students in education. Monday-Friday, December 5th-9th is National Inclusive Schools Week.
6. TalkingPoints: 2-Way Messaging (Multi-Language Translation) App
FCPS has recently adopted TalkingPoints, a two-way messaging app that allows parents and caregivers to communicate with teachers and schools. Look for messages from your child’s school on how they are implementing the app.
The app translates messages, so teachers can input messages in English and parents can respond in their preferred language. TalkingPoints supports 125 languages, making it easier and faster for our FCPS families to connect with their schools.
If you need to update your preferred correspondence language, contact the Woodson's registrar Casey Delaney at cdelaney@fcps.edu.
For more information, visit the FCPS TalkingPoints webpage.
7. FCPS ESSER/RTS Student Survey
The ESSER/RTS student survey will be administered with students in grades 4 through 12 during the revised window of Monday, December 5 through Friday, December 16.
Survey invitations, with an FCPS survey dissemination seal, will be sent to student email addresses on December 5.
 Congratulations to Ryan Dickerson, Woodson's Outstanding Professional!
(pictured Ms. Megan McLaughlin, Braddock District School Board Representative, Mr. Dickerson, and Dr. Carlyn Floyd, principal)
8. Jingle Your Way to a Safe Holiday Contest
Youth of Virginia Speak Out About Traffic Safety (YOVASO) is excited to share the 2022 Jingle Your Way to a Safe Holiday: Buckle Up and Celebrate Responsibly Contest with your school! The goal of this educational and fun initiative is to keep our teen drivers and passengers safe during the high-risk holiday season.
The contest will focus on seat belt use and celebrating and driving safely throughout the holidays. As part of the contest, students will compete individually or in groups by creating a safe driving jingle (short song or tune) in video format that promotes a seat belt and/or safe driving message for the teen audience. For contest guidelines, prize information and more, refer to the attached Contest Overview and Letter. More information is also available on our website at www.yovaso.org/jingle-contest or on this flier.
9. Senior Photos - Last Chance
This is the last chance for your senior to take their senior portraits and make it in the yearbook! The last portrait session at Woodson is on Wednesday, December 7th in Cav Hall. You must register for a time. Walk-ins are not allowed. To sign up visit: https://pickatime.com/vosphoto/Woodson2023.
If you have questions about ordering, please email seniors@vosphoto.com.
 Congratulations to Josh Peters, Woodson's Outstanding Leader!
(pictured Ms. Megan McLaughlin, Braddock District School Board Representative, Mr. Peters, and Dr. Carlyn Floyd, principal)
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.
 Attention Class of 2023:
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NOVA Application Session with FAFSA Support on Tuesday, 10 January, 2023, 10:15 – 11:15 am in the Career Center. Please go to Naviance to register or email cliebmosley@fcps.edu. 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 college to be aware of priority deadlines & requirements.
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Senior Support in the Career Center every Wednesday before school. A drop-in support session for Seniors to get help with college & career planning and preparation. After the winter break, Senior Support will include Rising Seniors (Class of 2024).
PAST News, but still important
11. 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:
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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
 Sunrise over Woodson on Monday, November 28th.
14. 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.
15. 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
16. 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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