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Woodson Weekly -
April 26
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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 Weekly!
Important Upcoming Dates
Monday, April 29th - Prom Tickets go on Sale
Friday, May 3rd - Orthodox Good Friday; Teacher Work Day, No School for Students
Saturday, May 11th - Senior Prom
Saturday, May 18th, 2pm-4am - Relay for Life
Saturday, May 18th, 8:30am - 14th Annual Woodson 5k Community Walk/Run
Monday, May 27th - Memorial Day; Schools and Offices Closed
Tuesday, May 28th 7:30pm - Guiding the College-Bound Athlete Seminar
Friday, May 31st - Last Day of School for Seniors
Monday, June 3rd - Required Graduation Rehearsal, Laptop Return, Cap & Gown Distro, Senior Picnic
Thursday, June 6th, 2pm - Class of 2024 Graduation, EagleBank Arena
Monday, June 10th - Woodson Sports Physical Night
Wednesday, June 12th - Last Day of School for Underclass; Early Release at 10:10am
Woodson's Events & Activities Calendar
FCPS 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
FCPS 2024-25 School Year Calendar
Students had the opportunity to pie a teacher within the Math department at Friday's Hey Day event!
In this Issue
1. Message from Mr. Greata
2. Last Chance to Order the 2023-2024 Yearbook
3. Month of the Military Child
4. Woodson Deaf Academic Bowl Team
5. Spring 2024 SOL Testing
6. Senior Prom
7. All Night Grad Party
8. Little Run ES 60th Year Anniversary
9. Counselor Corner
10. College and Career Center
11. Volunteers Still Needed to Proctor AP Exams
12. FCPS News
1. Message from Mr. Greata
Good Afternoon Woodson,
What a fantastic week we’ve had! Our Hey Day was a tremendous success, thanks to everyone's enthusiasm and participation. From delicious treats to exciting games, it was a joy to see our community come together to support our clubs. A special shoutout to our staff and students who participated in the volleyball game – congratulations to the faculty on their victory!
We also took a moment to celebrate our wonderful administrative professionals. A heartfelt thank you to Jackie O’Brien, Gina D’Angelo, Debbie Glover, Darlene Sheppard, Alexa Pugnetti, Cyndi Navarrete, Casey Delaney, Lynley Esposito, Michele Eovito, Leslee Little, Meri Farling, Rena Francis, and Marianna Conroy for their dedication to making Woodson a welcoming and smoothly operated school. Your efforts are greatly appreciated by us all.
Huge congratulations to our Deaf Academic Bowl students Sonan Sahgal, Maggie Smallwood, Ryan Chelline, and Karine Jelalian. This past weekend, they placed 3rd in the nation!! What an accomplishment. Thank you so much to their dedicated coaches Shan Pillai and Julie Clinch!
Looking Ahead -
- Starting tomorrow April 27th, our track and stadium will be closed for renovations, scheduled to reopen in mid-August. We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this improvement period.
- Seniors, don’t forget to secure your tickets for the All Night Grad Party! Prices will increase after April 30th. Also, Prom tickets will go on sale starting Monday. For more details, read further down into the Woodson Weekly.
- Mark your calendars for May 3rd, which is a Teacher Work Day.
This Weekend’s Highlights -
- Don’t miss out on Woodson Drama’s spring play, "1776,” premiering tonight at 7 PM. For additional showtimes and ticket information, please visit wtwdrama.org.
Thank you to our students, staff, and community. It has been another wonderful week, and let’s look forward to what we can achieve together next!
Have a great weekend,
Kevin Greata
Principal
Woodson Weekly Wrap-Up Audio!
2024 Woodson Art Show.
Artwork shown above was created by Woodson senior Liana Kim.
2. Last Chance to Order the 2023-2024 Yearbook
Last Call! Saturday, April 27th is your last chance to purchase a guaranteed copy of the 2023-2024 yearbook. In person sales will be extremely limited and on a first come, first served basis. Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and enter Woodson’s code, 5278. Don’t miss out!
3. Month of the Military Child
Did you know?
- There are 69 Purple Star Schools in FCPS and Woodson is one of them! Are you interested in finding out more about what that means? There are several organizations that help new students transition to Woodson and help feel more at home and adjust. There is the ambassador program run by counselors Ms. Wood and Ms. Walter, and there is also Operation Patriot which is run by Social Studies teacher Mr. Rosebrock.
- The Coast Guard is not part of the Department of Defense, but it is part of Homeland Security. The Coast Guard was founded August 4, 1790.
4. Woodson Deaf Academic Bowl Team
The Woodson Deaf Academic Bowl team competed at the National Academic Bowl Competition 2024 in Washington D.C. this past weekend. The team consisted of students Sonan Sahgal, Maggie Smallwood, Ryan Chelline, and Karine Jelalian, and coaches Shan Pillai and Julie Clinch. Amid fierce competition, our talented students showcased their unwavering dedication and skill, earning a well-deserved third place in the Nationals. California School for the Deaf at Fremont and Model Secondary School for the Deaf secured the top spots, but our team’s performance was nothing short of outstanding. Their precision, energy, and teamwork resonated throughout the arena, leaving an indelible mark on the National stage. We applaud their commitment and congratulate them on this remarkable achievement. For more details, you can check out the results here.
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Thank you to our amazing Administrative Professionals for not only the forward facing help you provide our students, staff, families, and community, but for all of the behind the scenes work that you do so effortlessly.
We appreciate you!
5. Spring 2024 SOL Testing
SOL Testing Dates are:
Tuesday/Wednesday, April 30 or May 1 – English Reading
Thursday, May 2 - Chemistry, Geosystems, VAUS History
Monday/Tuesday, May 20 or 21 - Biology
Wednesday, May 22 - Algebra 1/Algebra 2
Thursday, May 23 – Geometry
SOL Season – Laptops and Personal Electronic Devices
Students are required to use FCPS-issued laptops for SOL testing. Students are responsible for making sure their software is up to date and their keyboards, screens, etc. are in good working order. To ensure software is up-to-date, laptops should be powered on and connected to the internet before the test date. Updates will download automatically.
If students need FCPS laptop technical support at Woodson HS, please submit a ticket using the Student Support Request Page.
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.
We want to also remind families that students may not have access to their electronic personal devices of any kind (phones, watches, etc.) in the SOL testing environment, except in the case of a documented medical need. Please be aware that any personal devices carried into the testing environment will be subject to the school’s established procedures for addressing this as a test security concern.
Cav Kudos! These students were recognized for helping Woodson build a great school culture one interaction at a time.
6. Senior Prom
Prom Tickets will be on sale during all lunches in between the cafeterias Monday, April 29th until Friday, May 10th. Tickets are $70 each. Senior Prom will take place on Saturday, May 11th 7:00pm-11:00pm at Westwood Country Club.
All student financial obligations must be met before a student is able to purchase their Prom ticket or a ticket is purchased for them. Obligations include parking tickets, library fees, senior dues, course fees and tech fees. We will have a compiled list of student obligations at the Prom ticket table when they go on sale.
If you are planning on bringing a non Woodson student as your guest, you must complete the Prom Guest Form prior to purchasing tickets. Please note that this form has parts that require certain signatures and it must be turned in to Woodson Administration/Main Office no later than Wednesday, May 8th.
Additional Senior Events:
Thursday, May 30th 8-9pm - Senior Sunset
Monday, June 3rd - Senior Picnic - following directly after Graduation Rehearsal, Laptop Return, and Cap & Gown Distro
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Please visit our Class of 2024 webpage to see Frequently Asked Questions, Final Exam dates, and so much more! |
Our Special Education department celebrating with students at Day Prom on Friday.
7. All Night Grad Party
Woodson’s All Night Graduation Party is coming up fast and the Early Bird ticket sale ends this month at midnight on April 30th! Buy your discounted ticket now at this link! The All Night Grad Party is a drug-free, alcohol-free all night graduation party to celebrate our Seniors! We'll be celebrating at the beautiful St. James Recreation Complex!
Each senior who wants to attend needs to purchase a ticket which includes casino games, a swimming pool with obstacle course, climbing walls, yard games, a mechanical bull, photo booths, an obstacle course with a warped wall, a hypnotist, music, food, and thousands of dollars in prizes! Your senior won't want to miss the party of the year! Early registration is very helpful to the Party Planning Committee - please buy your ticket in advance! Discounted tickets are $100 until the end of April. June 6-7: 11:00pm - 5:00am.
We are also raffling off 10 sets of 8 prime, VIP seats at Graduation! Don’t miss your chance to have the best seat in the house to watch your student graduate! Raffle tickets are available until May 30 in the senior class store.
Questions? Reach out to Kirsten Reddish at woodsonangp@gmail.com.
8. Little Run ES 60th Year Anniversary
Calling all current and former Little Run Roadrunners, families, and friends! We are excited to celebrate our 60th Year Anniversary on Saturday, May 18th from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Please join us for a day of fun, food, music, games, and memories. Here is a link to RSVP and/or volunteer for the Little Run. Also, we have custom 60th year anniversary t-shirts that can be purchase here.
WTW Drama Presents the Musical, 1776.
Purchase your tickets at the door or at wtwdrama.org
Performances:
Friday, April 26th at 7pm
Saturday, April 27th at 1pm and 7pm
Friday, May 3rd at 7pm
Saturday, May 4th at 1pm and 7pm
9. Counselor Corner
With just a few weeks left in the school year, we encourage students to finish well. You have plenty of time to positively impact your grades or maintain your academic momentum. Use appointment passes during Returns, use the Academic Support padlet for content help and SOL released tests. We have tips on how to guard against procrastination and how to manage test anxiety.
For stress management, our Social/Emotional Supports padlet has many resources. We recommend using breathing techniques ahead of a big test or assignment, or in the moment of overwhelm. Find a breathing bubble on our Woodson Wellness site to guide you or learn the 4-7-8 Breathing technique to use at any time.
Seniors! With May 31, your last day(!) coming, please remember that regular attendance and commitment will help guard against “senioritis”. Maintain your status with your intended university by following through with strong grades and completing a successful high school transcript. If you are unsure of your plans or need support in your final decision, please see your counselor. We will host a final application workshop on May 28 at 10:15 in the Career Center for students who intend to start their college journey at NOVA.
Thank you to our students, parents, and faculty who partnered with us for our Spring Advisory Council meeting. It was a huge success and gave us an opportunity to connect, highlight our services, and receive feedback for future programming. We also celebrated our military-connected students with a breakfast. We love connecting with our community!
Woodson Athletic Sports Physical Night - June 10th
Sports Physical Night Info
Please sign up for an appointment slot here.
Questions? Reach out to Woodson ATC Chris Hogge at chogge@fcps.edu
Student clubs participating at Hey Day.
10. College & Career Center
Resources for College & Career planning can be found on the Woodson College & Career Padlets. All upcoming events with registration links and more detailed info are listed in the Woodson Wide School Calendar. College & Career Center Newsletters are posted HERE.
Questions? Please email cliebmosley@fcps.edu.
April 30 | Jumpstart2NOVA Info Session for Seniors
May 4 | Trade Union Jobs & Career Fair @ Dulles Expo Center
May 20 | Celebrate Your Plan Day for Seniors Auditorium Lobby All Lunches
May 23 | Work-Based Learning Day in the Career Center – Internships, Jobs & Resume Help
May 28 | NOVA Application Session in the Career Center for Seniors
May 30 | Senior Awards Ceremony in the Auditorium
Senior Awards Ceremony on Thursday, May 30, 9:45 – 11:15 am in the Auditorium. All seniors are invited to join us in honoring the achievements of our Class of 2024 at the Senior Awards Ceremony. We'll recognize U.S. Service Academy appointments, ROTC scholarships, military enlistments, academic accomplishments, as well as faculty and leadership awards. Personal invitations will be sent out to students who are receiving an award by May 15. Business casual attire is requested. Seniors who report their scholarships via this SURVEY (due May 15) will have their names displayed on a rolling slide and in our printed senior awards program.
11. Volunteers Still Needed to Proctor AP Exams
Student Services is still looking for parent volunteers to help proctor AP exams in May! Shifts are typically from 7:30-11:30am or 11:00-3:00pm, with some variation depending on the exam, and you may sign up for as many shifts as you’d like. A more specific schedule will be shared closer to the AP exam testing window. No experience or training is required…we’ll show you everything you need to know! If you are able to volunteer and help, please contact Woodson school counselors Jamie Korpacz (jlkorpacz@fcps.edu) and Victoria Powell (vpowell1@fcps.edu). Thank you!
Woodson Student Paige Mellick photographing the Woodson 2024 Art Show. This showcase is of Kassidy Shaw's artwork.
12. FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
- Weigh in on School Health Services
- FCPS Shines Bright With Continued ENERGY STAR® Recognition
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Previous News, but still important, is located on our Woodson website here.
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