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Woodson Weekly -
May 10
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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!
This week we celebrated our amazing Woodson staff for Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you to the students, families, and PTSO who helped recognize the hard work our staff put in day in and day out.
Important Upcoming Dates
Saturday, May 11th, 7pm-11pm - Senior Prom at Westwood Country Club
Tuesday, May 14th, 7pm - Virtual PTSO Meeting
Thursday, May 16th, 5pm - Peach Pit
Friday, May 17th, 6:30pm - Cavs Got Talent
Saturday, May 18th, 2pm-4am - Relay for Life
Saturday, May 18th, 8:30am - 14th Annual Woodson 5k Community Walk/Run
Monday, May 20th - Celebrate Your Plan Day for Seniors
Monday, May 27th - Memorial Day; Schools and Offices Closed
Tuesday, May 28th 7:30pm - Guiding the College-Bound Athlete Seminar
Thursday, May 30th - Senior Awards Ceremony
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 - Class of 2024 Graduation, 2pm at EagleBank Arena; All Night Grad Party
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
In this Issue
1. Message from Mr. Greata
2. Class of 2024 Senior Information
3. FCPS Summer Extravaganza
4. Spring 2024 SOL Testing
5. Summer Residential Governor's School
6. Peach Pit
7. Cavs Got Talent
8. Underclass Students - Will You Be Returning to Woodson Next Year?
9. Alumni Visits
10. College and Career Center
11. Lunch Money Refunds and Transfers
12. FCPS News
1. Message from Mr. Greata
Good Afternoon Woodson,
It's been a thrilling week at Woodson High, marked by AP testing, prom preparations, and teacher celebrations. We experienced a fantastic comeback victory for our girls' soccer team and proud achievements in the District Tennis Championships, where our athletes shone in both singles and doubles. Congratulations to Ryan Battaglia and Marek Raynal Kosecky, our doubles district champions, with Ryan clinching the district singles title as well. For upcoming district games, including baseball and lacrosse, visit woodsonsports.com.
Our students continue to excel and garner well-deserved accolades. Two of our standout athletes, Nathaniel Grannis and Justin Anderson, were honored by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors for their individual VHSL state championship titles. Furthermore, Aiden Brennan, Dariya Lukashuk, James Ngo, Amy Cung, Nicolas Tong, Lily Eng, Jared Jessup, Austin Song, and Mia Monroe have been accepted into the Virginia Governor’s School, a prestigious program that enhances student learning across academics and the arts.
This Saturday marks an important occasion as our student ambassadors and staff head to Buckingham County for the annual Dr. Carter G. Woodson Celebration. This event, which features local historians, scholars from UVA, and relatives of Dr. Woodson, is a profound tribute to his legacy and offers a deep dive into our history. We look forward to sharing all that we learn!
We're also excited for the class of 2024 to enjoy their prom at the Westwood Country Club this Saturday. Thanks to the exceptional efforts and creativity of Dr. Disalvo, Denise Holsinger, Bittani Williams, Cyndi Navarrete, and Stephanie Pollack, along with the senior class council - it's sure to be an unforgettable night.
Looking ahead, the month is packed with events including district and regional competitions, Peach Pit on the 16th, our Talent Show on the 17th, and not one, but two events on the 18th: the Woodson 5K and Relay for Life. For more information on these events, please look at this week’s weekly for all the details. Senior families, please check your email for detailed graduation information and remember that our Class of 2024 webpage has everything you need regarding graduation.
This week, we thoroughly enjoyed celebrating and thanking our school’s MVPs - our teachers! Teaching is more than a profession, it is a calling, and it has been said that a good education can change anyone, a great teacher can change everything. Thank you, Woodson teachers, for your incredible dedication and impact.
As we approach the weekend, let us also express our gratitude to our first and forever teachers—our mothers. Happy Mother's Day, and thank you for everything you do!
Kevin Greata
Principal
Woodson Weekly Wrap-Up Audio!
Mr. Greata is always excited when he gets to visit classrooms! Mr. Jeffry's science class completes a sheep heart and lung dissection.
2. Class of 2024 Senior Information
Important Dates for Seniors:
Saturday, May 11th, 7-11pm - Senior Prom at Westwood Country Club; Tickets $70
Monday, May 20th, 11:15am-1:15pm - Celebrate Your Plan Day in Auditorium lobby
Thursday, May 30th, 9:45am - Senior Awards Ceremony in Auditorium (See Below)
Thursday, May 30th, 8-9pm - Senior Sunset on grass field behind stadium press box
Friday, May 31st - Last school day for the Class of 2024!
Monday, June 3rd, 9am - Required Graduation Rehearsal, Laptop Return, and Cap & Gown Distribution in Main Gym
Monday, June 3rd - Senior Picnic at Woodson directly following Graduation Rehearsal
Thursday, June 6th, 2pm - Graduation at Eagle Bank Arena
Thursday, June 6th - Friday, June 7th - All Night Grad Party at The St. James (See Below)
* All student financial obligations must be met before a student is able to purchase a Prom ticket or to receive their Cap & Gown. 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 next week, and also in Student Services and the Main Office. *
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Please visit our Class of 2024 webpage to see Frequently Asked Questions, Final Exam dates, and so much more! |
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors recognized the hard work and talent of Nathaniel Grannis (Swim & Dive) and Justin Anderson (Track) for their individual VHSL State Championships. Way to go, Cavs!
3. FCPS Summer Extravaganza
Stop by Woodson High School on Saturday, June 1, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., for the FCPS Summer Extravaganza! Families are invited to participate in engaging educational activities designed to spark curiosity and inspire growth. In addition to learning activities, enjoy tips and helpful information for families. Enjoy face painting, food, music, a moon bounce, a petting zoo, storytime, and student performances — at no cost!
Visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage for more details and register to attend. Registration is not required, but it's helpful for planning purposes.
4. Spring 2024 SOL Testing
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.
SOL Testing Dates are:
Monday/Tuesday, May 20 or 21 - Biology
Wednesday, May 22 - Algebra 1/Algebra 2
Thursday, May 23 – Geometry
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.
Ms. Duarte's Chemistry class testing out their stomp rockets.
5. Summer Residential Governor's Schools
Summer Residential Governor’s Schools provide high school juniors and seniors with intensive educational experiences in visual and performing arts; humanities; medicine and health sciences; mathematics, science, and technology; or through mentorships in marine science, or engineering.
Each Summer Residential Governor’s School focuses on one special area of interest. Students live on a college or university campus for up to four weeks each summer. During this time, students are involved in classroom and laboratory work, field studies, research, individual and group projects and performances, and seminars with noted scholars, visiting artists, and other professionals. In the three mentorships, students are selected to work side-by-side with research scientists, physicians, and a variety of other professionals
Congratulations to the following Woodson students that were accepted into the Residential Governor's Schools:
Visual and Performing Arts
- Aiden Brennan
- Dariya Lukashuk
- James Ngo
Agriculture
Humanities
Engineering
Math, Science and Technology
6. Peach Pit
Woodson’s 5th Annual Peach Pit Boys’ Volleyball game is Thursday, May 16th at 5:00 PM in the main gym. The Freshmen-Junior game will start at 5:00pm and the Sophomore-Senior game takes place 15 minutes after the conclusion of the first game. The championship game will begin at 6:30pm. Come out and support Peach Pit!
Students participating in a blood pressure unit.
7. Cavs Got Talent
This year’s Talent Show, Cavs Got Talent, is Friday, May 17th at 6:30 pm in the Woodson Auditorium. Come watch the unique talents of a variety of Woodson Students. The winners get a prize, and the audience will get to help choose the winners. Presale tickets are $5 and are on sale all next week between the cafeterias and online. Tickets at the door cost $7. Order Tickets in Advance. See a variety of acts including singing, dancing, instrumentals, a band, and much more.
Contact djschaefer@fcps.edu for more information.
8. Underclass Students - Will You Be Returning to Woodson Next Year?
If you will not be attending Woodson HS this fall, please let Woodson Student Services know now by clicking here to complete the student intent form. If your student will be returning to Woodson next year, there is no need to complete or return the form.
If your student will not be returning to Woodson next year, please complete the fields at the top of the form (you may leave the Teacher Name field blank). Then check the box that says “No” when asked if the student will be returning to this school next year. Then check the appropriate box from the options listed regarding where your student will be attending school next year. Lastly, please sign and date the form. You may either scan and email the form to return it, or have your student bring it to school and drop it off in Student Services.
Student Services will make sure all transcripts and records are forwarded to your child’s new school so his/her file is complete. If you have any questions, please contact Woodson registrar Darlene Sheppard at 703-503-4622 or dmsheppard@fcps.edu.
 Cav Kudos! These students were recognized for helping Woodson build a great school culture one interaction at a time.
9. Alumni Visits
We love to see our alums!
Due to year-end testing and instruction, alumni visits will only be allowed after school hours. If you plan to visit after hours, please reach out to the teacher(s) you would like to visit to make sure they will be available after school.
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.
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
11. Lunch Money Refunds and Transfers
If you would like to request a refund of money on your student's MySchoolBucks lunch account or transfer the funds between students' accounts, please complete the following instructions.
Requesting a transfer of funds between my students' accounts
Meal account transfers can be requested by e-mailing the following information to mealaccountrefund@fcps.edu:
Transfer FROM: Transfer TO:
- Student Name 1. Student Name
- FCPS Student ID # 2. FCPS Student ID #
- School Name 3. School Name
Requesting a refund for my student's meal account
Meal account refunds can be requested by e-mailing the following information to mealaccountrefund@fcps.edu
- Student Name
- Student ID # (listed on the student's schedule)
- School Name
- Parent Name
- Street Address
- City, State and Zip code
- Phone #
Allow 4-6 weeks for transfers and refunds to be completed due to required audit documentation processing.
For full information regarding student lunch accounts, visit https://www.fcps.edu/node/31166.
12. FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Celebrating Students, Teachers, and Nurses
- Help Raise Awareness of Fentanyl
- 2025 FCPS Budget
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Previous News, but still important, is located on our Woodson website here.
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