 |
|
Woodson Weekly -
October 6th |
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.
 |
|
To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website.
Para leer este mensaje en otros idiomas, podrán ver las traducciones automáticas en nuestro sitio web.
|
Acting Principal, Mr. Greata, with our Night Crew Custodians.
October 2nd was National Custodian Appreciation Day.
Important Upcoming Dates
Monday, October 9th - Student Holiday, Staff Development Day
Tuesday, October 10th, 5:30pm - Public Hearing for Woodson Renaming, at Luther Jackson MS
Wednesday, October 11th - PSAT/NMSQT and SAT School Day; Early Release (No school for 9th graders and 12th graders not registered for the test.)
Friday, October 13th - Underclass Picture Make-ups
Sunday, October 15th, 4-7pm - FCPS College Fair, EagleBank Arena, GMU
Tuesday, October 17th, 7-8pm - Virtual PTSO Meeting
Friday, October 20th - Pep Rally during 3rd Period, Homecoming Parade, Pig Out Tailgate, Football Game
Saturday, October 21st, 8-11pm - Homecoming Dance , "Clue" Theme
Saturday, October 28th, 9am-12pm - Senior Parking Lot Painting (rescheduled from 10/7)
Woodson's Events & Activities Calendar
The complete FCPS 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
In this Issue
NEW News
1. Message from Mr. Greata
2. October 9th - Student Holiday, Staff Development Day
3. October 11th - SAT and PSAT/NMSQT School Day
4. School Picture Retakes
5. Homecoming Information
6. AP Exam Opt Out Forms
7. American Math Contest Info
8. WTW Drama's Fall Drama - The Trials!
9. Vision and Hearing Screenings for 10th Graders
10. We Need You (and your students) for Career Day November 3!
11. College and Career Center
12. Counselor Corner
PAST News but Still Important
13. Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Introduction
14. Laptop Tech Support Hours
15. Attendance
16. World Languages Credit Exam
17. College Fair and Postsecondary Virtual Events
18. AP Exams for Students Not Enrolled in AP Courses
19. Woodson Math Center
20. Free Tutoring from Tutor.com
21. Resources For Mental Wellness
22. Class of 2024 Information
23. Order Your Woodson Yearbook
24. Woodson's PTSO
NEW News
1. Message from Mr. Greata
Dear Woodson Community,
I am so thankful to our leadership students who provided a delicious, home cooked breakfast to our entire staff this morning! They arrived early to scramble eggs, flip pancakes, and pour juice. It was the perfect start to a big weekend that includes a Football game (7 pm), the opening weekend of our school play, The Trials (7 pm), and the marching band competition at JMU tomorrow.
There has been so much to celebrate this week, I want to share some of the highlights:
- Today is National Coaches Day and we have 108 athletic coaches who provide tremendous support and guidance to our student athletes throughout the year. Thank you for all you do!
- Please see the list of our National Merit Commended Scholars below and congratulations to all of those students on this distinguished accomplishment!
- We honored three groups of athletic/activities seniors this week from our cross country and field hockey teams, as well as our marching band. Congratulations!
- As Custodian Appreciation Week comes to a close, I want to again thank our AMAZING custodial staff for their tremendous stewardship of our building and pride in our school. Thank you!
The public comment period for the proposed renaming of WT Woodson High School is ongoing. The public may continue to provide input through the online form as well as attend the public hearing at Luther Jackson Middle School next Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. Anyone that would like to speak at the public hearing will need to register online. All information about the renaming process, a link to the online feedback form, and the registration to speak at the public hearing can be found on the website: Woodson High School Renaming.
Please be aware of next week’s schedule, as we have a holiday and an early release day. In observance of Indigenous People’s Day, there will be no school for students on Monday, October 9th. Wednesday, October 11th is PSAT day at Woodson High School, which will also be a two hour early release day (12:55 pm).
Have a great weekend and we will see you tonight at the game, or the play!
Mr. Greata
Acting Principal
WoodsonConnect@fcps.edu
 |
|
2. No School for Students on Monday 10/9 |
Indigenous Peoples' Day honors the histories, cultures, and contributions of Native peoples, past and present. This year, Monday, October 9, is a student holiday and staff development day. Learn more about Indigenous Peoples’ Day from the National Museum of the American Indian.
See the complete school year calendar.
3. October 11th - SAT and PSAT/NMSQT School Day
Wednesday, October 11th is SAT and PSAT/NMSQT School Day and a 2-hour early release day.
All students in grades 10-11 will participate in the PSAT/NMSQT. No registration is required.
Only seniors who pre-registered for the test will take the SAT.
More details will be shared directly with individual students via their fcpsschools.net email.
Students in grade 9 and those seniors not testing will not be in school on October 11th. There is no need to contact attendance for these students.
Special education students receiving Cat B services will be in school on October 11th.
 |
|
4. School Picture Retakes |
Underclass photo makeups will take place on Friday, October 13th 8am-2:30pm in Cav Hall
* This photo day is for students who were absent, new to the school, or who were not happy with their original package (students are required to return their original package to the photographer).*
Senior Portrait's next upcoming session dates are Monday-Tuesday, November 13th and 14th. The sign-up link for senior portraits will be sent out in October.
For questions about ordering, please email underclass@vosphoto.com or seniors@vosphoto.com.
5. Homecoming Information
Homecoming week is almost here!
Monday, October 16th - Friday, October 20th
Spirit Week (See flyer below)
Friday, October 20th
Parade 4:30-5:15pm
Pre-Game Pig Out Tailgate 5:15-6:45pm
Football Game vs. South County 7pm
Saturday, October 21st
Homecoming Dance 8-11pm
Saturday, November 11th
Power Puff Football Games 6pm & 7pm
 Homecoming Spirit Week 10/16-10/20
The Leadership classes need your help! Do you have a convertible, jeep or truck that you are willing to drive in our Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 20th?
Please fill out this form with your contact and vehicle information! Thank you in advance for your help!
Dance Information: Dance tickets are on sale starting today online Buy Homecoming Tickets Online.
Power Puff Information: Students interested in participating, please visit your class Schoology page for details and requirements. Requirements are due by Friday, October 13th. Questions? See Mr. Schaefer or Ms. Schnebel in A133
 Today is National Coaches Day! Woodson has over 100 coaches that help our students not only succeed on the field, but in the classroom as well.
Thank you, Cavalier Coaches, for all that you do!
6. AP Exam Opt Out Forms
Students enrolled in AP classes are automatically registered to take the AP test. If your student wants to opt out of taking the AP test, they must complete and turn in an Opt Out form. AP Test Opt Out forms were distributed to students 7th period classes yesterday, October 5, 2023. Opt Out forms must be returned to Student Services by October 20th, 2023.
7. American Math Contest Info
Students interested in participating in the AMC 10 or the AMC 12 should register on MySchoolBucks by Wednesday, October 25. The AMC 10/12 will be administered on Tuesday, November 14 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 25, at Register on MySchoolBucks
Each test has 25 multiple choice questions to be answered in 75 minutes. A calculator may NOT be used. Sample Questions here.
 Thank you, Woodson Custodians, for all that you do!
8. Woodson Drama - The Trials! - Opening Night Tonight
Check out Woodson's Fall Drama – The Trials!
Dawn King's new drama The Trials has been called - 'Chillingly compelling... convincing and urgent… combines the spirit of Margaret Atwood's speculative fictions with shades of Lord of the Flies... a play that demands self-reflection and soul-searching beyond the auditorium'' The Trials offers an outlet for conversation with students around the climate crisis. It asks key questions - without providing easy answers - about who is responsible, what can be done, and how do we define justice?
October 6th-8th and October 13th
Tickets start at $5 and can be purchased by clicking this link or at wtwdrama.org
9. Vision and Hearing Screenings for 10th Graders
Vision and Hearing screenings for 10th graders will happen during P.E. periods on Wednesday, October 18th, and Thursday, October 19th. We are looking for 3-5 parent volunteers for part of the day or the whole day. If you are interested in volunteering, please reach out to Amanda Yanchus, Public Health Nurse at ayanchus@fcps.edu.
10. We Need You for Career Day November 3!
Thank you Woodson Community for your response to our call for career day speakers. We are still looking for about 20 speakers. If you or anyone you know would be a good fit, please join us Nov. 3! We are looking to fill openings in all three sessions. If you can join us, please complete the google form here- https://forms.gle/Kqsw8NghqR3bkwbJ6.
We will provide speaker presentation guides, just something to help our speakers make the POG connections explicit, as well as detailed confirmation information.
Session 1: 9:20-10:10
Session 2: 10:20-11:10
Session 3: 11:20-12:05
Thank you for supporting our POG Career Day!
The Woodson POG Team
POG Career Day Student Sign Up
This year students will be signing up for sessions based on interest in career clusters. Not sure what career clusters are? Check out the Naviance instructions here.
Once your student has identified their career clusters, they will need to use the google form linked here to sign up for sessions on November 3rd.
The form will close October 13th. If your student does not indicated a preference by October 13th then they will be assigned sessions.
11. College & Career Center Information
For more information, registration links & additional events, please visit the live Calendar
Resources for College & Career planning can be found on the Woodson College & Career Padlets. Students must go to Naviance to sign up for our College Rep Visits and then create their own E-Hall Pass to the Career Center. Visit Notes and Rep Contact Info can be accessed on our College Rep Visits Padlet.
Questions? Please email cliebmosley@fcps.edu.
12. Counselor Corner
Ninth grade students received the Signs of Suicide (SOS) lesson to learn how to spot symptoms of depression in themselves and others, and to discern what to do if they are concerned about themselves or a friend. Counselors and Clinicians supported students’ emotional wellness as a follow up. We encourage you and your student to peruse our Social/Emotional padlet which offers emergency information and resources for mental health support. It also links to our Woodson Wellness google site for students to use when they need brain breaks and stress relief.
On October 11, we will host the PSAT for 10th and 11th grade students and the SAT for seniors who registered (9th graders stay home). Results can be accessed within students’ college board accounts in December (students need to create an account). Review the Testing padlet for more helpful info including how to read the score report, how to prepare for the SAT and what is the difference between the SAT and ACT.
National Merit Commended Scholars have been notified and should come to Student Services to collect their certificate. Congratulations! (See List Below)
Students interested in attending the Alcanza College Fair at GMU should come to Student Services to obtain an application, due Friday 10/13.
Reminders:
- We require 15 school days to process transcripts. Please plan ahead and use the senior padlet to access forms and resources.
- The 1st quarter ends Nov. 3. Students may access tutor.com and other supports on our Academic Supports padlet.
 Each year, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation names Commended Students based on a nationally applied PSAT/NMQT Selection Index qualifying score. In recognition of their outstanding ability and potential for academic success in college, NMSC has named the following 42 Woodson High School students as Commended Scholars:
Avila Ang, Seth Blumenthal, Joseph Burvis, Laiken Caldwell, Rebecca Caswell, Joanna Chappell, Julianne Dee, Hien Do, Miriam Fabrycky, Mia Fanshaw, Sebastian Freemyer, Kevin Ge, Thomas Guo, Jordan Hershaft, Sophia Huh, Christopher Hwang, Samuel Indyk, Cosette Jo, Grant Kahler, Jonah Kan, Haley Kim, Joseph Kim, Patrick Lee, Kyle Lin, Oliver Lunn, Binit Maharjan, Andre Mao, Katherine McDaniel, Boram Min, Oscar Persky, Anh Phan, William Pierce, Sean Rade, Vedik Reddy, Andrei Sabula, Thomas Seely, Urav Tanna, Phillip Truong, Shira Underwood, Julia Victor, Jacob White, Maximilian Wu
PAST News but Still Important
13. Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
Each school pyramid has a Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist (SAPS) assigned to provide substance abuse prevention, education, and intervention services. Substance Abuse Prevention Specialists are part of the FCPS Office of Student Safety and Wellness. Like school social workers, school psychologists, and school counselors, they do not provide treatment services, but they support students while they are in the buildings.
Key roles of a Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist:
- Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug education for students, parents, staff, and the Fairfax County Community
- Intervention services upon violation of the Student Rights and Responsibilities handbook or suspected substance use involvement
- Assessing a student’s level of substance use and, if appropriate, making referrals to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board for additional services or other community resources as appropriate
- Group and individual interventions for students and in addition prevention services for students, staff, parents, and the Fairfax County community
- Most importantly, building positive relationships with students to provide support and encouragement
Resources
FCPS video on Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs https://dl.ebmcdn.net/fcps/courses/ATODParentPresentationRequired103119b/story_html5.html
For general questions about the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Program, please contact the Office of Student Safety & Wellness at: (571) 423-4270.
14. 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 A112/A114 are:
- Odd Days during Learning Seminar
- Monday - 7:45am - 8:10am
Any other time you should try to make an appointment using a ticket from the Support Portal.
Thank you,
Woodson HS Tech Support Team
WoodsonTechTeam@fcps.edu
 Leadership students making breakfast for the entire Woodson staff today.
15. Attendance
Attendance is critical to student success in the classroom.
Parents/guardians must contact the Woodson attendance office (703-503-4800) to report all attendance matters.
Emails and online forms will no longer be accepted to notify our school of your student’s absence, late arrivals or early dismissals. Woodson is not monitoring or accepting any absences submitted via email, due to an excessive number of forgeries.
For more information on attendance procedures, please visit the Woodson Attendance wepage.
703-503-4800 Attendance Office Message Line
E107 Attendance Office location
16. World Languages Credit Exam
The 2023 World Languages Credit Exam will be administered on Wednesday-Thursday, November 8, 9, and Monday, November 13, 2023.
Thirty languages will be included: American Sign Language (ASL), Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (Mandarin), Farsi, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Nepali, Pashto, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Sanskrit, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, Telugu, Tigrinya, Turkish, Twi, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Registration is open and will close on Thursday, October 5th at 4:00 p.m. Late registrations will not be accepted. Contact your counselor to register.
17. College Fair and Postsecondary Virtual Events
 High school students and their families are invited to attend the annual FCPS college fair and the postsecondary virtual nights. The college fair will feature admissions representatives from more than 250 colleges and universities from across the United States and abroad. The fair will be held at George Mason University’s Eagle Bank Arena on Sunday, October 15, 4-7 p.m.
The postsecondary virtual nights will be held on Monday, October 16, and Tuesday, October 17, 5-8 p.m. The virtual event will feature workshops related to the college admissions process, financial aid, and other postsecondary educational opportunities.
Students are highly encouraged to register in advance for these events.
18. AP Exams for Students Not Enrolled in AP Courses
Woodson HS offers AP tests for students not enrolled in AP classes based on seat availability/test room capacity.
Non-enrolled students wanting to take the AP test will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. The cost for each exam is $98.00.
Registration forms are available in Student Services. The deadline to register is Friday, October 27th.
19. Woodson Math Center
The Woodson Math Center is open!
Peer math tutors are available after school Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursday from 3:00-3:45pm in B208.
Look for the Math Center Flag. Tutors are excited to help students!
20. Free Tutoring from Tutor.com
 All FCPS students continue to have unlimited access to live, 24/7, one-on-one online tutoring services through Tutor.com at no cost to families. Student participation is optional and parents/caregivers can opt their student(s) out of accessing the services. Get more information on the Tutor.com Online Tutoring Services webpage.
Students can access Tutor.com via a link in Schoology. Additional information about how to log in and access a tutor is provided to families via the following: Middle & High - How It Works. Questions not answered in the posted resources may be sent to onlinetutoring@fcps.edu.
21. Resources for Mental Wellness
All FCPS high school students can access virtual therapy sessions with licensed counselors from Hazel Health at no cost.
Hazel’s therapists — who specialize in working with teens — can help students address mood/behavior changes, motivation, grief/loss, anxiety, peer and family relationships, and academic stress.
For high schoolers to participate in teletherapy services, caregivers must:
Students must be referred to therapy by a caregiver or designated school staff member.
Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.
22. Class of 2024 Information
The Senior Class has a ton of information to share with parents and families! Baby Ads for the yearbook, Senior Portraits, Cap and Gown Sizing and so much more. Visit the Class of 2024 webpage.
23. Order Your Woodson Yearbook
Purchase your yearbook at the lowest price of the year!
Last year, our yearbooks sold out!!! Reserve your copy now at the early-bird price of $70. Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and enter Woodson’s code, 5278.
Don’t miss out!
 Acting Principal, Mr. Greata, with Woodson's Day Crew Custodians.
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.
PTSO meetings take place the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7pm online. The link to join will be sent out in the PTSO WeMail on Tuesday afternoons.
Whether you are a new or returning WTW parent, please get involved in any way that works for you. Here are some quick links to get you started:
Join our PTSO
Make a Donation
Sign up for one of our Volunteer Opportunities
Ask a local business to become a Business or Community Sponsor
Find WT Woodson on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
Go shopping! Amazon, Office Depot, groceries, etc. Link your accounts and a portion of your sales will go to our school!
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)
|
