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Woodson Weekly -
June 16th |
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 Drama at the Cappies!
Message from Dr. Floyd
Happy Last Day of School Woodson Families:
Today we celebrated the last day of the 2022-2023 school year. We have had quite a journey this year and I want to thank all our faculty, staff, students and parents for their partnership and commitment to our #oneWoodson community.
I also want to congratulate our very own Alexa Pugnetti, administrative assistant in the athletics office on winning the FCPS 2023 Outstanding School-Based Operational Employee!!! We all knew it was well deserved, and we're thrilled that FCPS recognized her!!
A few things to highlight are the mental wellness consultations, summer office hours and upcoming dates for the 2023-24 school year.
Please remain connected over the summer via the school website and look for special issues of this newsletter as well as Schoology messages.
Wishing you all a wonderful summer filled with lots of adventures,
Dr. Floyd
Principal
 Congratulations to Silas Blocker who won for Featured Actor in a Male Role in a Play (One Man, Two Guvnors).
In this Issue
NEW News
1. Summer Office Hours
2. Preview Your Student's Spring SOL Scores in SIS ParentVUE
3. SIS End of Year Events
4. Yearbook - Final Chance to Order!
5. Class of 2023 Graduation Images
6. Planning Ahead for SY2023-2024
7. Counselor Corner - News from Student Services
8. Digital PSAT Replaces Paper in Fall 2023
9. Rida Karim to Serve as 2023-24 Student School Board Representative
10. Woodson Actors Win Cappies
11. Woodson Staff Member Wins FCPS 2023 Outstanding School-Based Operational Employee
12. Congratulations to Woodson's Retirees
13. Stadium Complex Closed for Summer Work
14. Mental Wellness Summer Supports
15. Hazel Health: Virtual Therapy Services
16. Rising Freshman Academy
17. College & Career Center News
PAST News, but still important
18. Underclass Students - Will You Be returning to Woodson Next Year?
19. Lunch Money Refunds and Transfers
20. Rising Senior Portrait Dates
21. Immunization Requirements for Rising Seniors
NEW News
1. Summer Office Hours
The Woodson Main Office will be open on weekdays from 9:00a.m.-12:00p.m. in the summer.
The office will be closed on Monday, June 19th, Monday, July 3rd, and Tuesday, July 4th.
Registrations are by appointment only. Please contact Woodson registrar, Darlene Sheppard at dmsheppard@fcps.edu to schedule an appointment.
Laptops and chargers not yet turned in may be returned to the main office during office hours.
2. Preview Your Student’s Spring SOL Scores in SIS ParentVUE
Families can see current and historical Standards of Learning (SOL) reports in the SIS ParentVUE Documents section. Log into your ParentVUE account to access the following reports, which should be available by the end of this week:
Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about assessment reporting practices and timelines.
3. SIS End-of-Year Events
Please be advised that SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE will be unavailable for all users from Thursday, June 23rd at 4pm until Monday, June 27th at 6am for system updates for SY 2023-24.
4. Yearbook - FINAL 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.
5. Class of 2023 Graduation Images
Exciting news! The graduation photos from Tuesday, June 6th are now available!
Visit the Victor O'Neill gallery website and enter the code WOODSONGRAD23 or text WOODSONGRAD23 to 90738 to get started.
6. Planning Ahead for SY2023-2024
Thursday, August 17th - Open House 5-7PM for all students, Grade 10-12 Transfer Student Orientation 4-5PM
Friday, August 18th - Orientation for 9th Grade only 9-11AM
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
7. Counselor Corner - News from Student Services
Take Care! Families in need of mental health support may secure a virtual mental wellness consultation through the FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services from June 26th to August 4th. Any FCPS parent or secondary student can schedule a 45-minute consultation with a school psychologist or school social worker by phone or videoconference to get support for concerns related to social/emotional wellness and academic support. Any middle or high school-age student may register for a session to get support for concerns such as mood, anxiety, peer or family concerns, transitional support and more. Complete this google form or call 703-503-2520 to schedule an appointment.
Congratulations to the Seniors of the Class of 2023! We were honored to support their journey and wish them the best. Final transcripts were submitted to colleges by June 16th, based on requests noted in the FCPS Senior Survey they completed in May. Should plans change, they should contact Student Services at 703-503-4623.
Rising Seniors, members of the Class of 2024! Students received an email this week from their school counselor sharing summer instructions for planning for next year. Please discuss the instructions and recommendations with your student so they may be as prepared as possible for the start of senior year. The Senior Padlet has a wealth of information and helpful resources and will be updated for the class of 2024 soon. The common app opens on Tuesday, August 1st, so students should get ready for college application season! Since Common App essays are available now, this is a wise activity to work on this summer.
We suggest talking to your rising senior about which three sessions they attended during Junior Focus Day in May. The sessions are located on the Junior Focus Day padlet, with notes of shared by the presenter. All students started the day with an overview of the Senior Prep Guide which shares next steps to the college-application process. We hope that our juniors found the day helpful as they begin to think more seriously about their plans for after graduation.
We wish our entire Cavalier Community a restful and enjoyable summer break! Here’s to another year completed. We look forward to seeing everyone again in August!
 Congratulations to Charlotte Willmore who won the Cappie for Featured Actor in a Female Role in a Play (One Man, Two Guvnors)
8. 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.
9. Rida Karim to Serve as 2023-24 Student School Board Representative
 Rida Karim, a rising junior at Woodson High School, has been elected by the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council to serve a one-year term as student representative to the Fairfax County School Board, beginning July 1.
Rida has three main focuses as student representative: ensuring equity in education, empowering students to recognize their self-worth, and making learning enjoyable for students so they can understand the significance of their education. Read more about Rida.
10. Woodson Actors Win Cappies
The Cappies of the National Capital area held its annual awards gala honoring excellence in high school theater on Monday, June 12th at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Woodson Drama was nominated for 6 awards:
Best Prop Design for a Show - Zoe Uy, Will Shin, and Lea Mills
Best Supporting Actor in a Male Role - Farooq Khan
Comedic Actor in a Male Role - Peter Gardner
Best Lead Actor in a Male Role - Diya Selvan
Featured Actor in a Female Role in a Play - Charlotte Willmore**
Featured Actor in a Male Role in a Play - Silas Blocker**
**Cappies winner
11. Woodson Staff Member Wins FCPS 2023 Outstanding School-Based Operational Employee
 The Outstanding School-Based Operational Employee Award recognizes school-based operational employees who have made unique and exceptional contributions to FCPS. Recipients, both school-based and nonschool-based, demonstrate commitment and foster cooperative relationships with colleagues and in the community.
Congratulations to Alexa Pugnetti, our Athletics Office Administrative Assistant for winning this amazing distinction.
Woodson High School has its own “Ask Alexa,” which does even more than the popular worldwide device. Alexa is a thorough, resourceful, and helpful employee, who meticulously keeps the Activities Office running smoothly. Her knowledge of who to contact when issues arise goes beyond a contact book of phone numbers or email addresses. She is continually building rapport and trust with everyone she encounters. When she isn’t sitting at her desk in the Activities Office, you can find her covering classes for teachers, mopping up spills on the floor, being the first responder to radio calls, and even planning graduation. “Hey Alexa, did you know you’re the glue that holds athletics, activities, and the school together?”
12. Congratulations to Woodson's Retirees
Congratulations to the following staff members celebrating their retirement. They made a huge impact on our students, staff and Woodson community!
- Sharon Anderson, Librarian
- Beth Gross, School Counselor
- Susie Hamrock, Health and PE Teacher
- Debbie Pardo, Educational Interpreter
- Claire Stern, Instructional Assistant
13. Stadium Complex Closed for Summer Work
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!
14. 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.
15. 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.
 Students in the Environmental Club harvested potatoes and other vegetables to donate to Food for Others.
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.
17. 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
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. 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
21. 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.
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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