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Woodson Weekly -
October 27th |
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
Saturday, October 28th, 9am-12pm - Senior Parking Lot Painting
Wednesday, November 1st - Woodson Key Club & INOVA Blood Drive
Friday, November 3rd - Student 2 Hour Early Release, POG Career Day, End of 1st Quarter
Saturday, November 4th, 10am-4pm - Woodson Craft Show
Monday, November 6th - School Planning Day (No Students), First Day of Winter Sport Tryouts
Tuesday, November 7th - Teacher Workday (No Students)
Saturday, November 11th - Power Puff and Bonfire
Woodson's Events & Activities Calendar
The complete FCPS 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
In this Issue
NEW News
1. Message from Mr. Greata
2. Outstanding Employee Awards Nominations
3. Impact Aid
4. Fall Festival
5. Calendar Reminders
6. Kiss and Ride and Parking Reminders
7. Portrait of a Graduate Career Day
8. Woodson Key Club & INOVA Blood Drive
9. Winter Sport Tryout Information
10. Grades Unavailable in SIS
11. College and Career Center
PAST News but Still Important
12. Laptop Tech Support Hours
13. Attendance
14. Resources For Mental Wellness
15. Class of 2024
16. Order Your Woodson Yearbook
17. Woodson's PTSO
NEW News
Morning sunrise over Woodson today.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
1. Message from Mr. Greata
Where can you see a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, Madonna, an apple, and various ghosts and ghouls line dance? Answer- at our annual Buddies Halloween party! This incredible event was planned by our Buddies Club and partnership class.
Our partnership class, an elective composed of students accessing the general education and adapted curriculum, hosted a Halloween party that included line dancing, pumpkin crafts, and a costume contest (Congrats, Aaron Roethlisberger for taking home the win with his Minecraft Creeper costume!). I want to thank Aki Goto, Maria Lopez, Emily Bankson, Chia Camphor, Rebecca Stroud and Kwabena Kwabiah for coordinating and supporting this great event.
During this season of competitions and performances, we are so proud of our marching band who stepped up to compete in a more competitive circuit last weekend at the University of Maryland. They took fourth overall, which is an amazing accomplishment. We are also extremely proud of all our choral groups in the Woodson pyramid, who gave a fabulous performance at our pyramid choral concert this past week!
Yesterday was a huge day for athletics. Our field hockey team won their quarter-final regional game and will be moving on to the semifinals next Tuesday, October 31st. A little earlier in the afternoon, at the Cross Country District Championship, our boys team took third overall, and our girls cross country team is running down a dream after winning first place. Congratulations to all of our student athletes!
We're so grateful to our PTSO for their recent generosity in supplying a tremendous amount of funding to teachers who applied for grants for additional materials and opportunities for their students. If you have not joined the PTSO I would highly encourage you to do so and registration can be found here. Every membership provides additional funding that goes directly to helping students. I want to share that we will now be linking the PTSO newsletter at the top of the Woodson Weekly and you can subscribe to receive it on Tuesdays by clicking this link.
I hope you all have a wonderful and peaceful weekend,
Mr. Greata
Acting Principal
WoodsonConnect@fcps.edu
2. Outstanding Employee Awards Nominations Open
Nominations are now open for the Woodson Outstanding Employee Awards! These nominations are the beginning of the process that will end in the recognition of the Fairfax County Outstanding Employee Awards in an amazing celebration in June. To submit a nomination for a Woodson Outstanding Employee, please complete this Google Form.
We appreciate your thoughtful consideration in nominating our outstanding employees for these awards.
Nominations will be accepted through Friday, November 10th.
 Mrs. Pugnetti, Woodson Administrative Assistant, was nominated last year by parents, coaches, and students, and won the 2023 Outstanding Operational Employee award for the entire county!
3. Impact Aid - Please Complete!
Please follow the steps below to submit the form for each school-aged child in your household.
Step 1: Log in to SIS ParentVue via the WEB browser, NOT the app
Step 2: Select the 'Online Packets' tab
Step 3: In the dropdown menu, select the '2023-2024 Federal Impact Aid Survey'
Step 4: Click the 'Begin Registration' button
Note: The submission has to be completed by the enrolling parent.
Step by step directions can be found here
Need to Register for ParentVUE?
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey, or get technical support for ParentVUE.
4. Fall Festival
Woodson SGA/Leadership is holding its annual Fall Festival this Saturday, October 28, from 11AM – 2PM on the outdoor basketball courts.
This event is designed for younger children (future Cavaliers) and is free of charge.
There will be a moon bounce, arts and crafts, pumpkin painting, face painting, games, prizes, fun, and snacks (both healthy and not so healthy). Kids are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes. We hope you will be able to join us for this family friendly event.
5. Calendar Reminders
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Friday, November 3rd - 2 Hour Early Release for Students (12:30pm dismissal bell, 12:30-12:55pm Grab & Go Lunch Offered, 1:05pm Buses Depart Woodson)
Monday, November 6th - No School for Students, School Planning Day
Tuesday, November 7th - No School for Students, Teacher Workday
 Environmental Club plants daffodil bulbs around the school
in preparation for Spring.
6. Kiss and Ride and Parking Reminders
With the first quarter coming to a close, we wanted to remind students and parents about our parking and Kiss and Ride procedures. Please read the following procedures indicated by the map below:
1 - Bus and staff entrance: This is the first entrance off Whitacre Road into the Woodson property.
2 - Senior parking lot: The second entrance off Whitacre Road into the Senior lot is for Senior student parking only.
3 - Whitacre Road Kiss and Ride: The third entrance off Whitacre Road is the entrance to the Kiss and Ride loop by the tennis courts. Drop off students BEFORE 8AM at Door 9, not before (only in front of) Door 9 for safety reasons.
4 - Junior parking lot: The last entrance off Whitacre Road, which is also the stadium entrance. When looking at the stadium, the Junior lot is on the left.
5 - Pickett Road Kiss and Ride: If you are coming to Woodson from 236, use the Pickett Road entrance, NOT Whitacre Rd. This will allow you to drop your child(ren) off at Door 2. Only staff can access the front lot where Kiss and Ride forms from Whitacre Road.
DO NOT park at the shopping center across the street; they will tow your car
Friday, November 3rd, is our 2nd Annual POG Career Day. Our goal is to help students make connections between the POG skills we are asking them to develop and what those skills look like in different careers. This year we have speakers from a variety of trades and professions. We have some speakers returning and many new volunteers. Thank you to those of you who have volunteered to speak.
We will have an adjusted bell schedule Nov. 3:
1st Period: 8:10-8:25
Advisory: 8:30-9:10
Session 1: 9:20-10:10
Session 2: 10:20-11:10
Session 3 & Reflections: 11:20-12:25
Grab and Go Lunch: 12:30
For the last two weeks students have been signing up for sessions of interest. All students will be attending three sessions with our guest speakers and completing their 1st Quarter POG skills reflection in advisory. Please ask your child about the skill they have chosen and what steps they are taking to build that skill. More information on POG skills is available here
Blood Donation appointments are still available!
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.
 Our It's Academic team taped their first round match of “It’s Academic” on Sunday, October 22nd, beating Sherwood and Seneca Valley High Schools. Sunday’s taped show will air on WETA on January 20, at 10am and 7pm.
Woodson's team consists of Captain Stephen Wolf, Stephen Labys, and Miranda Baxter.
9. Winter Sport Tryout Information
Winter sport tryouts begin on Monday, November 6th. Winter sports include basketball, swim & dive, wrestling, rifle, gymnastics, and indoor track.
In order to participate, there are 2 items that need to be completed prior to November 6th:
1) Sports Physical
Completed and turned in to the Activities Office (C103) or Athletic Trainers room (C158)
2) Activity Registration
This is an online submission - it encompasses the Emergency Care Form and Concussion Education Training
Questions? Call the Athletic Office at 703-503-4681
SIS Grade Book access for parents/caregivers and students will be unavailable from Friday, November 3, at 4 p.m., through Tuesday, November 14, at 6 a.m.
Mr. Redmond's Sports Medicine class participates
in a blood pressure lesson.
11. College & Career Center Information
Mrs. Lieb-Mosley will be out of the office until November 17th. Please email your counselor if you have any questions. Resources for College & Career planning and Newsletters can be found on the Woodson College & Career Padlets. All upcoming events with registration links are listed in the Woodson Wide School Calendar.
- Paying for College Presentation Virtual on Oct 28
- George Mason University Visit on Oct 31
- NOVA Visit on Nov 2
- NOVA Spring 2024 Early Online College Info Session on Nov 2
 On Thursday, Cross Country ran in the Patriot District Championship. Woodson Girls placed 1st in the District and Boys placed 3rd. Congratulations!
PAST News but Still Important
12. 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
 Aaron Roethlisberger, the Minecraft Creeper, takes home the win for best costume at the annual Buddies Halloween Party!
13. 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
14. 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.
 Chil Kong, the producer of Nickelodeon's Bossy Bear, spoke to Ms. Cho's AP English Language and Composition classes to share his Asian American experience and story.
15. Class of 2024
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.
November 13th and 14th Senior Portrait dates are now full!
Save the Date: The next scheduled dates for senior portraits will be on Thursday, December 7th and Friday, December 8th. An ENotify will go out on Monday with the appointment link.
We are working on scheduling two more dates before the yearbook submission deadline in January.
16. Order Your Woodson Yearbook
Reserve your copy now at the early-bird price of $70. Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and enter Woodson’s code, 5278.
17. 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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