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Woodson Weekly -
December 15th |
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
Friday, December 15th - Wednesday, December 20th - ParentVUE & StudentVUE Unavailable
Monday, December 18th - Monday, January 1st - Winter Break, Offices Open by Appointment Only
Monday, December 25th - All Offices Closed
Tuesday, December 26th - All Offices Closed
Monday, January 1st - All Offices Closed
Tuesday, January 2nd - School Resumes; Odd Day, 7/5 Returns
Saturday, January 6th, 2pm - Unified Special Olympics Basketball Game at GMU
Thursday, January 18th, 6-8pm - Curriculum Night
Woodson's Events & Activities Calendar
The complete FCPS 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
2024-25 School Year Calendar
Making plans for next school year? Don’t forget FCPS’ 2024-25 School Year Calendar is already available.
In this Issue
NEW News
1. Message from Mr. Greata
2. Winter Break Office Hours
3. Outstanding Woodson Employee Winners
4. SIS Unavailable During Winter Break
5. Student and Family Resources During Winter Break
6. Academy Open Houses Begin in January
7. College and Career Center
Previous News but Still Important
8. Laptop Tech Support Hours
9. Attendance
10. Class of 2024
11. Order Your Woodson Yearbook
12. Woodson's PTSO
13. Resources For Mental Wellness
NEW News
1. Message from Mr. Greata
Good Afternoon Woodson,
What a spirited week it has been here at Woodson High School! Our student leadership got us revved up at our winter pep rally as we celebrated winter sports with school pride. We closed out the week by putting the “win” in “swinter” (summer & winter), as modeled by our fabulous spirit model, Ms. Glover, pictured below.
At the pep rally, we announced our outstanding employee award recipients for our school. Huge shout out to Travis Pugh, Jayme Cole, Ashley Demaree, Mike Ferraris, and Kathy Martin, who have been selected to be considered for pyramid awards. Congratulations and thank you!
As we look forward to the break, please remember that students will not have any homework assignments and there should be no major assignments due directly after the break. In addition, school offices will be open by appointment only, which can be made by reaching out to individual administrators.
Finally, words cannot express the immense pride I feel being selected as the new principal of Woodson High School! To be entrusted with leading this exceptional school is truly an honor. This community has held a special place in my heart and your trust and enthusiasm are humbling and inspiring. I am ready to invest all that I have into Woodson’s future and together, we'll ensure that every student can flourish in a supportive and enriching environment.
Until next year, I hope you and your family have a wonderful break and a holiday season!
Warm Regards,
Mr. Greata
Principal
WoodsonConnect@fcps.edu
 Ms. Glover, Student Services Administrative Assistant, participates in Swinter day during winter spirit week.
2. Winter Break Office Hours
The Woodson Administrative Offices will be available by appointment only from Monday, December 18th through Monday, January 1st. Please contact your students administrator should something arise for which you need school staff over the Winter Break.
All FCPS Administrative Offices and School Buildings will be completely closed on December 25th, December 26th, and January 1st.
If there is an emergency or security concern over the winter break, please contact FCPS School Security at 571-423-2000.
Woodson Students and Staff will resume normal school hours on Tuesday, January 2nd, which will be an Odd Day.
 Woodson Dance team performs at the winter pep rally.
3. Outstanding Woodson Employee Winners
Congratulations to the following Woodson employees who won in their respective Outstanding Employee award category for the 2023-2024 school year!
Outstanding Woodson New Secondary Teacher (in their first 3 years teaching): Jayme Cole
Outstanding Woodson Operational Employee: Mike Ferraris
Outstanding Woodson Professional Employee: Ashley Demaree
Outstanding Woodson Leader Employee: Kathy Martin
Outstanding Woodson Secondary Teacher: Travis Pugh
4. SIS Unavailable During Winter Break
SIS, ParentVUE, and StudentVUE will be unavailable for all users beginning Friday, December 15, at 5:00 p.m. until Wednesday, December 20, at 6:00 a.m., for system upgrades during the Holiday Break.\
In addition, the auto-generated weekly Grade Book progress reports will not be emailed to parents/guardians during the winter break. They will resume emailing them on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
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The Woodson Weekly will also be going on Winter Break and will resume on Friday, January 5, 2024. |
5. Student and Family Resources During Break
Fairfax County Public Schools has compiled a list of resources for students and families in case they need assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit the winter resources webpage for links to academic support; mental health support; and food, clothing, housing, and other county resources.
School’s Closed, Learning Can Continue!
FCPS encourages students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during winter break and snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play for your students during winter break or weather-related school closures.
Promoting Mental Wellness During Winter Break
Although mental health indicators have improved over the past year, Fairfax County Youth Survey (FCYS) data suggest that more than 25% of students in 8th to 12th grade feel sad or hopeless every day for two weeks or more in a row. The holidays can be a time to reduce stress, but they can also contribute to it. Here are some tips for making winter break a positive time for the young people in your life.
 JROTC Presentation of Colors at the winter pep rally.
6. Academy Open Houses Begin in January
FCPS high school academies will hold open houses for interested students beginning in mid-January.
A high school academy is a center within a high school that offers advanced technical and specialized courses to prepare students for postsecondary education and/or career fields. Students enrolling in academy elective courses will be provided with opportunities to participate in a variety of career experiences including shadowing, mentoring, and/or internships with local businesses.
Learn more and find the calendar of Academy Open Houses.
7. College & Career Center
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. Please see highlights below.
January 4 Yale Ambassadors Program Info Session
January 22 Aviation Institute of Maintenance Lunch Info Table
January 23 NOVA Application Session for Seniors
January 30 FCPS Gap Year Fair @ Marshall HS
February 13 U.S. Service Academy & ROTC Prog Info Night @ Madison HS
March 13 Sophomore College Night
April 3 Junior Focus Day
April 26 NOVA Application/Enrollment Prep for Seniors
May 23 Work-Based Learning Sess.– Internships, Jobs, Resume Help
May 30 NOVA Application/Enrollment Prep for Seniors
2024 Gap Year Fair: FCPS School Counseling Services and Go Overseas are co-hosting the annual FCPS Gap Year Fair on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at George C. Marshall High School from 6 to 8:30 p.m. This event is for high school students and their families who are interested in learning more about the growing array of gap year opportunities. Student registration is now open on USA Gap Year Fairs.
Attention Class of 2024: Please check the financial aid page of your college to see what forms they require and what their deadlines are. Need help? Please visit College Access Fairfax. On their Resource Page, you will find information about the FAFSA, VASA, CSS Profile, Financial Aid Award Letters & More. They also offer FAFSA/VASA Completion Workshops and Scholarships. For specific questions, please email them at info@collegeaccessfairfax.org.
 Woodson Administration go hands in before recording their first podcast!
Previous News but Still Important
8. 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
 FCPS School Based and Regional Science Fairs are looking for judges! For more information visit this link.
Woodson's Science Fair will take place on Tuesday, January 30th (Periods 1, 3 and 5). Snow Date is Thursday, February 1st.
9. 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
10. 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.
11. 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.
 Newly announced Woodson Principal, Mr. Greata, performs at the winter pep rally with student, David Freeman.
12. 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!
13. 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.
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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