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Woodson Weekly -
October 13th |
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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Important Upcoming Dates
Sunday, October 15th, 4-7pm - FCPS College Fair, EagleBank Arena, GMU
Tuesday, October 17th, 7-8pm - Virtual PTSO Meeting
Wednesday, October 18th - School Renaming Online Feedback Form Opens
Friday, October 20th - Pep Rally, Homecoming Parade, Pig Out Tailgate, Football Game
Saturday, October 21st, 8-11pm - Homecoming Dance, "Clue" Theme
Monday, October 23rd - School Renaming Community Meeting at Woodson
Tuesday, October 24th - School Renaming Public Hearing at Luther Jackson MS
Saturday, October 28th, 9am-12pm - Senior Parking Lot Painting
Wednesday, November 1st - Woodson Key Club & INOVA Blood Drive
Friday, November 3rd - End of 1st Quarter, Student 2 Hour Early Release
Woodson's Events & Activities Calendar
The complete FCPS 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
In this Issue
NEW News
1. Message from Mr. Greata
2. Homecoming Information
3. Impact Aid
4. Woodson Key Club & INOVA Blood Drive
5. FCPS DECA Needs Judges
6. Athletic Booster Pass Sale on Student Passes
7. Senior Regional Orchestra Audition Results
8. Vision and Hearing Screenings for 10th Graders
9. American Math Contest Info
10. College and Career Center
PAST News but Still Important
11. Laptop Tech Support Hours
12. Attendance
13. College Fair and Postsecondary Virtual Events
14. AP Exams Information
15. Woodson Math Center
16. Resources For Mental Wellness
17. Class of 2024 Information
18. Order Your Woodson Yearbook
19. Woodson's PTSO
NEW News
 FCPS CARES winners for July/August 2023, Mr. Smith (Director of Student Activities) and Mr. Osei Akrasi (Building Supervisor).
1. Message from Mr. Greata
Dear Woodson Community,
Throughout this week I have found inspiration and encouragement both from students and staff that exemplify our school spirit and pursuit of excellence. A defining characteristic of our school is the supportive culture that is strongest in times of challenge. No matter what we face, we take care of each other!
We had the opportunity to celebrate Paul Osei Akrasi and Blair Smith, who set an example of this caring character each and every day. They received the FCPS CARES of the Month Award specifically for their quick response to a colleague in need of emergency services. Thanks to them, our colleague is fully recovered and back here at Woodson!
Our entire administrative team was able to spend time with leaders of the Student Government Association, the Superintendent's Advisory Committee, the SPIRIT Council, and the Equity Ambassadors (SEALS) on Thursday. As they shared the huge initiatives that each group was working on, we all started to see opportunities for collaboration and synergy. Leveraging these opportunities will help us strengthen our community and ensure that we are working in concert to be inclusive and supportive of all students. Their commitment to our shared values and the well-being of each other was an inspiration to our entire team!
Our students continue to excel on the academic front as well. This week we welcomed 167 new members to the Woodson Chapter of the National Honor Society! That is simple incredible and I am so thankful to Andy Austin and Eileen Oviatt for their tireless efforts in coordinating and executing the application and selection process.
You might have seen one of our students on the local news this week. A huge shout out to Heman Bekele, who has won The 3M Young Scientist Challenge for inventing a soap that can prevent and cure cancer. What an unbelievable accomplishment!
We are looking forward to coming together as a community next week for our Homecoming activities, including our Spirit Week, pep rally, parade, pig out, football game, and dance! Our students have worked tirelessly to prepare for this amazing week and we hope to see everyone at the game. For more specific info, see item #2 below.
We have also created a new student and group recognition webpage on our Woodson website, where we will continue to add accolades for all to see. Visit the webpage here
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend,
Mr. Greata
Acting Principal
WoodsonConnect@fcps.edu
2. Homecoming Information
Monday, October 16th - Friday, October 20th
Spirit Week:
Monday - 9th Grade Wear Green | 10th Grade Wear Purple | 11th Grade Wear Red | 12th Grade Wear Blue | Staff Wear White | Admin Wear Yellow
Tuesday - Barbenheimer
Wednesday - Country vs. Country Club
Thursday - Alphabet Soup
Friday - USA
Friday, October 20th
Pep Rally during Return Periods
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
Buy Homecoming Tickets Online
Saturday, November 11th
Power Puff Football Games 6pm & 7pm
Bonfire 8:30pm
 Homecoming Spirit Week 10/16-10/20
The Leadership classes are still in need of vehicles for the parade! 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: The Dance will take place on Saturday, October 21st 8-11pm on the outdoor basketball courts. Dance tickets can only be purchased online Buy Homecoming Tickets Online.
We also need parent volunteers to help with the homecoming dance! Please sign up here
Power Puff & Bonfire: Games and Bonfire will take place on Saturday, November 11th. Students with questions about Power Puff will need to see Mr. Schaefer or Ms. Schnebel in A133.
3. Impact Aid
*New This Year*
The Impact Aid Form will be electronic. The form is now live on ParentVUE. Please remember that this form must be completed for each student enrolled in FCPS, not just one form per family. Step by step directions can be found here, however, if you experience a problem, save what you have done so far and call the Woodson Main Office at 703-503-4600
Woodson Key Club is partnering with INOVA Blood Drive on Wednesday, Nov. 1st in the Aux Gym and we have 182 slots to fill! We encourage students to come to Ms. Phu's room G119 to pick up a parent consent form! We would love to have parents donate blood too, so please email Marie Phu at mphu@fcps.edu to schedule an appointment time between 8am-2pm. Parent appointments are required, as Woodson will not accept walk-ins.
Requirements for blood donation --- must be at least 16 years old and weigh 110 lbs!
Perks --- Help save lives, get free merchandise and snacks, appointment takes place during the school day for your convenience, and get community service hours approved. Donate 3 times throughout your high school years and earn a blood donor graduation cord!
5. FCPS DECA is Looking for Judges |
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Woodson DECA members will be joining hundreds of other competitors at the FCPS DECA District Leadership Conference on Monday, November 6, 2023 at Oakton High School.
Approximately 100 judges are needed to make this event successful. Please feel free to share with anyone you think would enjoy this experience! Judge orientation will begin at 1:00 pm. Competitions should be completed no later than 5:00 pm. To register as a judge, please complete the Google form below:
http://bit.ly/_FCPS_DECA_DLC2023
To view examples of DECA role-play situations, please go to: https://www.deca.org/high-school-programs/competitive-events-sample-videos-hs/
Please note, at this level of competition, FCPS does not offer team decision making events.
Your support of the Fairfax County Public Schools marketing and DECA program is greatly appreciated!
Woodson Staff took on McLean Staff in the first Pickleball Tournament. Even though we did not come out with a win, we are still eager for the next school to step up and take us on!
6. Athletic Booster Pass Sale on Student Passes
For a limited time, a student membership is only $50! Avoid the long lines when attending Home athletic events by purchasing an Athletic Booster Pass.
7. Senior Regional Orchestra Audition Results
 These auditions combine three districts into a region and our region is the most competitive one in Virginia- this audition is often more difficult than the All-Virginia Auditions. Woodson is sending the second most number of students of any school in the region, which is made up of over 30 high schools.
Congratulations to the following Woodson students:
Violin I | Josh Gwon, Kai McMurry
Violin II | Sahn Kim , Nathen Kurland , Isaac Kim, James Ngo, Ethen Lee, Cosette Jo
Bass | Zoe Eng
Piccolo (Flute 3) | Natalie Jiang
Oboe 2 | Maya Moses
1st Oboe Alternate | Luke Sun
Bassoon 3 (Contra) | Jack Day
Tenor Saxophone | Grant Kahler
2nd F Horn Alternate | Ian Ahn
Principal Percussion | Josh Park
8. 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.
Parent Volunteers are still needed for 5th and 7th periods (11:15-2:30).
If you are interested in volunteering please reach out to Amanda Yanchus, Public Health Nurse at ayanchus@fcps.edu
 Woodson 9th Grade student, Heman Bekele, wins the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge with Skin Cancer Treating Soap. Congratulations, Heman!
9. 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.
 Woodson's AP African American Studies class spent the day exploring the National Museum of African American History & Culture.
Our students are participating in the College Board's Pilot program for this new course.
10. 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.
PAST News but Still Important
11. 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
 Woodson students volunteered at Canterbury Woods Elementary School’s family science night. Thank you, Syd Huffman, Shelley Davny, Natalia Campos, Amy Cung, Loretta Justin, Jesse Thomas, Vivian Wheeler, Sonan Saghal, Tumi Mbithi and Anh Pham.
12. 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
13. College Fair This Sunday 10/15 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 this 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.
14. AP Exam Information
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 on October 5, 2023.
Deadline for Opt Out forms is Friday, October 20th.
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.
Deadline to register is Friday, October 27th.
Woodson ESOL students and staff attended a Career Day at Fairfax High School on Wednesday, October 11th.
15. 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!
16. 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.
17. 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.
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Purchase a Class of 2024 Yard Sign here! |
18. 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!
19. 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)
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