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Woodson Weekly -
June 9th |
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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Congratulations to the Class of 2023!
Important Upcoming Dates
Monday-Friday, June 12th-16th - Final Exam Week - early release days (see #1)
Wednesday-Thursday, June 14th-15th - Laptop Return days 9:40-11:15am Cav Hall (see #4)
Wednesday, June 14th - Woodson Sports Physical Night (see #8)
Friday, June 16th - Last Day of School; Early Release
The complete FCPS 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
The complete FCPS 2022-2023 School Year Calendar
Woodson's Events & Activities Calendar
Message from Dr. Floyd
Good afternoon Woodson Families:
Congratulations to the Class of 2023! I want to give a huge thank you to the graduation committee who planned this exciting event!
To our parent and staff volunteers for Cav Cruise… BRAVO! Well done and thank you for providing a safe celebration for our graduates.
Underclass families, please review the end of year checklist (see #2) to make sure all laptops and textbooks/library books are returned before the summer break.
Please remain connected over the summer via the school website and look for special issues of this newsletter as well as Schoology messages.
I look forward to welcoming the class of ‘27 for our Freshman Academy this August (see #18). Please tell your friends and neighbors to register so we can connect with our newest Cavaliers.
Enjoy your last week; remember every day next week has an early release. We look forward to seeing our Cavs back in August.
Be well, Cavs!
Dr. Floyd
Principal
 Graduation day is one of my favorite days as principal of Woodson HS!
In this Issue
NEW News
1. Underclass Final Exam Week Schedule
2. End of Year Checklist
3. Locker Cleanout
4. Lost and Found
5. FCPS Student Laptop Collection
6. Medication Pickup
7. Woodson Sports Physical Night - Wednesday, June 14th
8. Last Day of School Bell Schedule
9. Yearbook - You Have Another Chance to Order!
10. Stadium Complex Closed June 10th for Summer Work
11. Mental Wellness Summer Supports
12. Hazel Health: Virtual Therapy Services
13. Planning Ahead for SY2023-2024
14. Digital PSAT Replaces Paper in Fall 2023
15. Woodson Student Named 2023 National Merit College-Sporsored Scholarship Winner
16. Rising Senior Portrait Dates
17. Immunization Requirements for Rising Seniors
18. Rising Freshman Academy
19. College & Career Center News
PAST News, but still important
20. Parent Information Phone Line Available in Eight Languages
21. No Morning Attendance Calls
22. Underclass Students - Will You Be returning to Woodson Next Year?
23. Lunch Money Refunds and Transfers
24. Woodson's PTSO
NEW News
1. Underclass Exam Week Schedule
Underclass final exams take place the week of June 12th and each exam day is a half day of school with dismissal at 11:30am.
Monday, June 12th - Period 5 & 7 Exams
Tuesday, June 13th - Periods 6 & 8 Exams
Wednesday, June 14th - Period 1 Exam and Locker Cleanout during 3rd Period
Thursday, June 15th - Periods 2 & 4 Exams
Friday, June 16th - Last Day of School; dismissal at 10:10am
2. End of Year Checklist
Please refer to this checklist as we close out the 2022-2023 school year:
- Cleanout your locker
- Check Lost and Found
- Return your FCPS student laptop
- Return Textbooks/Library books
- Return school-owned uniforms and instruments
- Pick up medications from the Clinic
3. Locker Cleanout!
Underclass! Locker Clean Out – Please make sure all items are out of your school locker.
Wednesday, June 14th - Period 1 Exam and Locker Cleanout during 3rd Period
At 4pm on Friday, June 16th, anything left in lockers will be donated.
 Class of 2023 Grad Walk at Fairfax Villa ES
4. Lost and Found
Your student's stuff is missing them!!! The Lost and Found is overflowing with water bottles, lunch bags, and winter coats/sweatshirts.
Please ask in the Main Office to visit the Lost and Found before Friday, June 16th to claim any missing items.
5. FCPS Student Laptop Collection
We are required to collect EACH student’s FCPS-assigned laptop and charger at the end of each school year. We will reimage each laptop this summer and students will receive a laptop back in the fall.
If your student is participating in an FCPS approved summer program (ESY, credit recovery, etc.), they may keep their laptop and charger, but need to let their school counselor and the Woodson TechTeam know. Please email WoodsonTechTeam@fcps.edu.
Guidelines for the collection of laptops:
- All students returning to Woodson HS must complete the following steps before turning in their laptops. ALL local files and bookmarks must be backed up. You will be getting a new device next year.
- Laptops must be returned free of stickers, markings, and other drawings.
- Students should turn in their laptop and charging cord. Students should keep their case; we will not collect cases from students, nor will a new one be provided in the fall to returning students.
- If a student lost their laptop or their laptop cord, they should go to MySchoolBucks to pay for a replacement. Non-FCPSOn chargers will NOT be accepted, and students will need to pay for the missing charger. Students should bring a paper receipt from MySchoolBucks with them when they come to the laptop collection.
- Students will receive a paper receipt when they turn in their equipment.
Collection Dates & Times
Wednesday-Thursday, June 14th-15th - 9:40-11:15am Cav Hall
Friday, June 16th all morning until buses leave
6. Medication Pickup
The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than dismissal time on Friday, June 16th. Medication left in the health room after that time will be discarded.
It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian, however, with parent or guardian written permission, a high school student may transport over-the-counter medications to and from the health room.
If you have any questions, please contact the School Health Aide Celeste Delahunty at 703-503-4610 or cdelahunty@fcps.edu or the Public Health Nurse Amanda Yanchus at ayanchus@fcps.edu.
7. Woodson Sports Physical Night - Wednesday, June 14th
Every year, the Woodson Athletic Training Program hosts a Sports Physical Night. The goal of Sports Physical Night is to provide a complete pre-participation examination screening that will leave student athletes with a valid VHSL physical for the entirety of the following school year. Each year, it is required that all student athletes have a completed VHSL physical on file before participating in sports. The price will be $50 as it has been in previous years.
If you are interested, please sign up for an appointment slot here.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to reach out to Chris Hogge, ATC at chogge@fcps.edu.
8. Last Day of School Bell Schedule
9. Yearbook - You Have Another Chance to Order!
Did you forget to pre-order the yearbook this year?
We have lots of inquiries from parents and the community to purchase a 2023 Woodson yearbook and thanks to our yearbook advisor, you have another chance to order!
We need at least 75 orders to place an additional run of the books and the price is $125/book.
Please complete this Google Form to place your order.
10. Stadium Complex Closed June 10th for Summer Work
Our new Stadium Turf project will start on Saturday, June 10th.
The stadium field and track will be closed for use until further notice. We are hoping to be open for business by mid-August. The Student Activities Office is working on plans for all of our programs while the stadium is closed.
Please do not use the parking lot close to the stadium entrance, it will be closed from June 9th-August 10th (see map below).
Thank you for your patience!
11. Mental Wellness Summer Supports
The FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services will offer virtual Mental Wellness Consultations from June 26 to August 4. Any FCPS parent or secondary student can schedule a 45-minute consultation with a school psychologist or school social worker by phone or videoconference. Consultations will be offered in two ways:
- Directly to parents of students in any grade level. This consultation provides an opportunity for parents to receive guidance on how to support their child’s social, emotional, and academic success. Information about community resources will also be provided.
- Directly to students in middle or high school. This consultation provides an opportunity for middle and high school students to receive guidance and support for concerns related to anxiety, mood, behavior, peer or family interactions, or school transitions and changes. Strategies and tools can also be provided to address academic challenges such as organization and time management.
All parents and secondary students are encouraged to take advantage of this service. Consultations can be requested online or by calling 703-503-2520 and leaving a message.
12. Hazel Health: Virtual Therapy Services
Teletherapy services will continue to be available for all FCPS high school students at no cost this summer. Sessions can be scheduled Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hazel’s highly-qualified therapists specialize in speaking “teen.”
Caregivers must first opt in their students to access Hazel Health. Then, a caregiver or school counselor, social worker, or psychologist can refer the student to Hazel for services. Learn more on the FCPS teletherapy webpage.
13. Planning Ahead for SY2023-2024
Thursday, August 17th - Open House
Friday, August 18th - Cav Kickoff and Orientation for 9th Grade/New Students
Monday, August 21st - First Day of School
Wednesday, October 11th - PSAT/NMSQT and SAT School Day
Saturday, October 21st - Homecoming Dance
Monday, December 18th-Monday, January 1st - Winter Break
Monday, March 25th-Friday, March 29th - Spring Break
Wednesday, June 12th - Last Day of School
The complete FCPS 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
14. Digital PSAT Replaces Paper in Fall 2023
This October, the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) will be administered in Fairfax County in a digital format. Some testing accommodations are administered differently for digital tests than for paper/pencil tests. See information about accommodations for students with disabilities.
PSAT/NMSQT and SAT School Day
The district will offer access to the PSAT/NMSQT and SAT School Day for rising 10th through 12th grade students at no cost to families. Exams will be held at each high school on Wednesday, October 11th.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities and English Learners
Because these exams are operated by the College Board, students do not automatically receive testing accommodations or supports. If you have a student with disabilities entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade; or have an English Learner (EL) student entering 12th grade; please review the accommodations request process and/or EL support request process and return forms to Kathleen Crosson (kpcrosson@fcps.edu) by Tuesday, August 8th.
Find out more about SAT assessments and PSAT assessments.
Military connected students Grad Walk at Woodson
15. Woodson Student Named 2023 National Merit College-Sponsored Scholarship Winner
Twenty-three Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) students from ten high schools have been named winners of 2023 Merit Scholarship awards by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). The students are part of a group of more than 3,000 National Merit® finalists chosen to receive scholarships financed by higher education institutions.
Congratulations to Woodson senior James Frank Brady for being awarded the National Merit University of Maryland scholarship for electrical engineering.
16. Rising Senior Portrait Dates
It's time for the Class of 2024 to start scheduling formal senior portraits. Victor O’Neill Studios is Woodson’s official school photographer. Beat the fall rush and get your portraits done early at the school.
Session A is scheduled for Wednesday-Friday, July 5-7, 2023
The attire for the school’s yearbook pose will be in the traditional Tuxedos and Drapes. Victor O'Neill will provide the Tuxedo and Drapes. In addition to the yearbook session they also offer sessions that include casual/personality portraits and cap and gown portraits. Please follow this link to choose your session type and appointment time.
https://pickatime.com/vosphoto/Woodson2024
**Sessions are scheduled one at a time. Future session dates have not yet been announced. There will be another announcement when the next session is available for booking.**
If you have any questions please email seniors@vosphoto.com
 Class of 2023 Grad Walk at Canterbury Woods ES
17. Immunization Requirements for Rising Seniors
The Code of Virginia requires all students to be immunized against certain communicable diseases prior to entrance into Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).
All students entering twelfth grade will be required to receive one dose of Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) administered at age 16 or older, and prior to the beginning of school.
Twelfth grade students cannot begin school in August without proper Meningococcal documentation.
Please provide one of the following documents to Casey Delaney at cdelaney@fcps.edu as soon as possible:
- An updated immunization record showing that the student has received the Meningococcal vaccine.
- A note on a healthcare provider’s letterhead stating the date the Meningococcal vaccine was given.
- A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
- A notarized Religious Exemption Form which is available online
Immunizations are available from your student's healthcare provider or the Fairfax County Health Department. The Health Department clinic locations and hours are available online at: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/immunization/school or by calling 703-246-2411.
Please contact Casey Delaney at cdelaney@fcps.edu if you have any questions.
Do you have a rising 9th grader for the 2023-2024 school year?
Register for this amazing opportunity to prepare rising 9th graders for the transition to high school with tours, tips, and hints with Woodson staff and Leadership students.
What: Woodson Summer Freshmen Academy Registration
Where: @Woodson HS
When: Choose ONE session: Tuesday, August 8th, Wednesday, August 9th, OR Thursday August 10th; From 9am-1pm
Cost: $50 per student (payable at: MySchoolBucks); includes lunch, snacks, and t-shirt
Registration Deadline: Friday, July 28th (first-come, first-served; limited spots available)
Questions: Kathy Martin at kamartin@fcps.edu or Bomin Collins at bscollins@fcps.edu.
 Enjoying Cav Cruise (All Night Grad Party) at the St. James
19. College & Career Center News
- Are you looking for a job or other enrichment opportunities? Please visit our Extracurricular Padlet. You will also find resume building resources there.
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Attention Rising Seniors: Please refer to our Senior Padlet for Next Steps and College & Career Planning Resources.
Woodson College & Career Center Newsletters, Scholarship & Enrichment Opportunities, Military Resources, Testing & Financial Aid Info and more can be found on the Woodson College & Career Padlets. Questions? Please email cliebmosley@fcps.edu. Upcoming Events can be accessed in our Woodson school-wide Calendar.
PAST News, but still important
20. Parent Information Phone Line Available in Eight Languages
Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
21. No Morning Attendance Calls
In order to accommodate the expanded student testing windows for SOLs and AP tests, morning attendance calls, texts, and e-mails will be suspended during the AP and SOL testing windows for middle and high schools only. Evening attendance notification will continue as normally scheduled.
Morning attendance notifications will be suspended from May 1st through June 2nd.
Additionally, all attendance notifications will be suspended for elementary, middle, and high on the last day of school.
22. Underclass Students - Will You Be Returning to Woodson Next Year?
If you will not be attending Woodson HS this fall, please let Woodson Student Services know now. Please click here and fill out this form. This form was also mailed home with course requests for next year.
If your student intends to attend Woodson next year, there is no need to complete or return the form.
Student Services will make sure all transcripts and records are forwarded to your child’s new school so his/her file is complete. If you have any questions, please contact Woodson registrar Casey Delaney at 703-503-4622 or cdelaney@fcps.edu.
 Corbin dissects a frog in Ms. Cole-Kelly's biology class.
23. Lunch Money Refunds and Transfers
If you would like to request a refund of money on your student's MySchoolBucks lunch account or transfer the funds between students' accounts, please complete the following instructions.
Requesting a transfer of funds between my students' accounts
Meal account transfers can be requested by e-mailing the following information to mealaccountrefund@fcps.edu:
Transfer FROM: Transfer TO:
- Student Name 1. Student Name
- FCPS Student ID # 2. FCPS Student ID #
- School Name 3. School Name
Requesting a refund for my student's meal account
Meal account refunds can be requested by e-mailing the following information to mealaccountrefund@fcps.edu
- Student Name
- Student ID # (listed on the student's schedule)
- School Name
- Parent Name
- Street Address
- City, State and Zip code
- Phone #
Allow 4-6 weeks for transfers and refunds to be completed due to required audit documentation processing.
For full information regarding student lunch accounts, visit https://www.fcps.edu/node/31166.
24. 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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