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Woodson Weekly -
June 7
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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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This is the last Friday Woodson Weekly for the 2023-2024 School Year!
We will send out a special edition on Wednesday in preparation for the 2024-2025 school year.
Important Upcoming Dates
Monday, June 10th - Woodson Sports Physical Night
Wednesday, June 12th - Last Day of School for Underclass; Early Release at 10:10am
Monday, June 17th - Eid al-Adha; Offices Closed
Wednesday, June 19th - Juneteenth; Offices Closed
Thursday, July 4th - Friday, July 5th - Fourth of July Holiday; Offices Closed
Woodson's Events & Activities Calendar
In this Issue
1. Message from Mr. Greata
2. Final Week Schedule
3. End of Year Student Checklist
4. Underclass Locker Cleanout
5. Carter G. Woodson Art Competition
6. Rising Senior Portrait Dates
7. Medication Pick Up
8. College and Career Center
9. Congratulations to Woodson's Retirees
10. Planning Ahead for SY2024-2025
11. Lunch Money Refunds and Transfers
12. FCPS News
1. Message from Mr. Greata
Good Afternoon Woodson,
Congratulations Class of 2024! Yesterday’s ceremony was so wonderful, and we are so proud of our graduates and their accomplishments. There are so many people that helped make it a special day. Thank you to everyone on the Woodson staff, without whom, we could not hold a graduation. A special shout out to Josh Peters, Paula DiSalvo, Casey Delaney, Darlene Sheppard, and Alexa Pugnetti for all their hard work in planning and executing the ceremony - what an amazing job! Of course, it wouldn’t be a graduation without speakers. Thank you Mia Fanshaw, Aida Berhe, Annika Markovich, and Amy Moir, for making the ceremony extra special.
The senior class did not get there on their own. Our senior class sponsors Denise Holsinger and Brittany Williams were there every step of the way. Thank you both – you are amazing!
Our preparations are well underway for the official name change to Carter G. Woodson High School. Our student ambassadors have been hard at work and we have some exciting news to share. I am pleased to announce that we are holding an art competition and calling on artists of all forms to draw inspiration from our new namesake. We want those artists to engage in learning about Carter G. Woodson’s life and make meaningful connections to our school to inspire their own artistic creations reflective of those connections. Check out the information below within the Weekly. Final submissions will be on September 6, 2024. Don’t forget to check out our new student ambassadors Instagram account at cgw.studentambs!
Next week, the Woodson Weekly will be sent out on Wednesday, the last day of school. Included in that message will be important dates for the summer and the beginning of the school year.
Congratulations again to the class of 2024 and I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
Kevin Greata
Principal
2. Final Week Schedule
Monday 6/10/24 Even - Half Day – Early Dismissal | Exams in Period 6 8:10am-9:40am and Period 8 9:48am-11:15am, Grab & Go Lunch 11:15am-11:30am (buses depart at 11:45 am)
Tuesday 6/11/24 Odd - Half Day – Early Dismissal | Exams in Period 1 8:10am-9:40am, Regular Period 3 9:48am-11:15am (Locker Cleanout will occur), Grab & Go Lunch 11:15am-11:30am (buses depart at 11:45 am)
Wednesday 6/12/24 2 Hour School Day - Last Day | Period 1 8:10am-8:20am, Period 2 8:25am-8:35am, Period 4 8:40am-8:50am, Period 5 8:55am-9:05am, Period 6 9:10am-9:20am, Period 7 9:25am-9:35am, Period 8 9:40am-9:50am, Dismissal! (buses depart at 10:10 am)
 The Girls Soccer team head down to Richmond to play in VHSL State Semifinals!
3. End of Year Student Checklist
Please refer to this checklist as we close out the 2023-2024 school year:
- Clean out your locker
- Return your FCPS student laptop OR submit Retention form
- Return Textbooks/Library books
- Return school-owned uniforms and instruments
- Pick up medications from the Clinic
4. Underclass Locker Cleanout
Administration will make an announcement during 3rd period on Tuesday, June 11th requesting all students to go directly to their lockers for clean out.
Any items left in lockers after 10am on Wednesday, June 12th will be removed by security.
5. Carter G. Woodson Art Competition
Be a part of Woodson’s historic transition! The Carter G. Woodson Art Competition’s goal is to incorporate the students' art and expressions within Woodson High School’s transition into Carter G. Woodson High School. Artwork submitted will be incorporated into programs, social media, and the school’s decoration.
Prompts:
- Transform: Exhibit the transition from W.T. Woodson to C.G. Woodson in a piece of artwork.
- Unify: Evaluate how Carter G. Woodson has impacted your community in a piece of artwork.
- Empower: Express the achievements of Carter G. Woodson in a piece of artwork.
Art pieces may range in a variety of forms. For more details please view this information document.
Deadline to submit artwork is September 6th, 2024 at 3:00pm.
In the month of June, we recognize the resilience and determination of the many individuals who are fighting to live freely and authentically. We stand with those facing an ongoing struggle against discrimination and injustice. This Pride Month, we affirm our obligation to uphold the dignity of all people. Each individual in our school community should feel valued for who they are. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
6. Rising Senior Portrait Dates
It's time for the Class of 2025 to start scheduling formal senior portraits!
Victor O’Neill Studios is Woodson’s official school photographer. Beat the fall rush and get your portraits done early at the school.
Session A is scheduled for Monday, July 15, 2024 and Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be photographed for the yearbook! The required attire for the school’s yearbook pose are traditional Tuxedos and Drapes; provided by us! In addition to the free yearbook session, we also offer sessions that include casual/personality portraits and Cap and Gown portraits.
Please follow the link below to choose your session type and appointment time: https://www.vosphoto.com/woodson As a friendly reminder, appointments are needed for Senior Portraits.
If you have any questions, please email the Senior Portraits Team: seniors@vosphoto.com and please include your Senior’s First and Last Name and “Woodson Class of 2025” when emailing, for faster assistance.
 FCPS celebrates the rich diversity and honors the many contributions of immigrants of Caribbean heritage to our nation during the month of June. Caribbean individuals are some of the most ethnically diverse in the world. There are more than 8.5 million individuals in the United States born in the Caribbean or of Caribbean ancestry. Learn more about Caribbean American Heritage Month.
7. Medication Pick-up
The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than dismissal time on Wednesday, June 12. Dismissal is at 10:10am. Medication left in the health room after that time will be discarded.
It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian, however, with parent or guardian written permission, a high school student may transport over-the-counter medications to and from the health room.
If you have any questions, please contact the School Health Aide, Celeste Delahunty at 703-503-4610 or cdelahunty@fcps.edu or the Public Health Nurse Josephine Namaganda at jnamaganda@fcps.edu
Class of 2024 seniors enjoying Senior Sunset, their last event at Woodson.
8. 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.
Are you looking for Scholarships & Enrichment Opportunities? New opportunities are posted in the grade level Schoology Groups on Fridays. FCPS maintains a list of Scholarship & Enrichment Opportunities in Naviance. Here are Step-by-step directions how to find these opportunities in Naviance.
Attention Seniors!! College Access Fairfax is holding FAFSA/VASA Completion events on the following dates:
- June 15
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Time: 10:00am – 1:30pm
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Location: Fairfax High School
- Register for this completion event here: (En Espanol)
- June 25
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Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
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Location: Apple Federal Credit Union, Fairfax Corner
- Register for this completion event here
- July 10
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Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
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Location: Mason District Government Center, Annandale
- Register for this event here.
Both student and parent must each have an FSA ID prior to attending a FAFSA/VASA completion Event. It may take up to three days to get a verified FSA ID. You can obtain your FSA ID at https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch.
Participants must bring their own devices/computers to the event. For more information, please check the College Access Fairfax website. Please send all questions to questions@collegeaccessfairfax.org
9. Congratulations to Woodson's Retirees
Congratulations to the following staff members celebrating their retirement. They made a huge impact on our students, staff and Woodson community!
- Beth Blair, Educational Interpreter
- Gertrud Gosse, English Teacher
- Elizabeth Koby, English Teacher
- Shan Pillai, DHOH Teacher
10. Planning Ahead for SY2024-2025
Cav Kickoff - TBA
First Day of School - Monday, August 19, 2024
Cav Carnival - Thursday, August 29, 2024
PSAT/NMSQT and SAT School Day- Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Homecoming Dance - Saturday, October 19, 2024
Winter Break - Monday, December 23, 2024 - Friday, January 3, 2025
Spring Break - Monday, April 14, 2025 - Friday, April 18, 2025
Last Day of School - Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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:
- End-of-Year Reminders
- Summer Resources
- SOL Scores in SIS ParentVUE
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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