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Woodson Weekly -
July 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.
Join us for Cav Kickoff on Friday, August 16th 9am-11am
1. Message from Mr. Greata
Good afternoon Wonderful Woodson Families,
I hope you are all enjoying a wonderful and restful summer! We are looking forward to welcoming back our teachers and our students and we are anticipating a stellar school year.
As we draw nearer to the start of school, please be on the lookout for important communications. In addition to resuming the Woodson Weekly’s Friday publication, we will also be sending out some targeted eNotifies. I am proud of the plans and goals we have for the 2024-2025 school year and I look forward to sharing our direction for the school year. Please continue to check out the weekly!
We have had a new addition to our leadership team. I am delighted to announce the appointment of our new assistant principal, Michelle Case. Mrs. Case brings with her 20 years of dedicated service in Fairfax County Public Schools, both as a teacher and administrator.
Mrs. Case began her career as a social studies teacher at Mount Vernon High School before transitioning to administrative roles at West Potomac High School and Kilmer Middle School. Most recently, she served as the director of student services and interim principal at Franklin Middle School.
Outside of school, Mrs. Case is a proud mom of a 7th grader at Rocky Run Middle School and a 4th grader at Greenbriar West Elementary School. She also has two step-sons, including a 4th grader and 2nd grader. She spends most weekends on the soccer field supporting her boys and coaching her daughter’s field hockey team. Michelle loves traveling with her husband, spoiling their two Labrador Retrievers, cheering on Penn State football, and enjoying Caps hockey.
We are excited to welcome Michelle to our school community and look forward to the positive impact she will have on our students, staff, and families.
Stay cool and have a great weekend!
Warm regards,
Kevin Greata
Principal
2. News You Choose Subscriptions
As the new school year begins, don't forget to update your subscriptions! To keep up to date with all things Woodson, subscribe to our weekly Athletics message (Sunday delivery), our weekly PTSO message (Tuesday delivery), and Woodson HS message (Friday delivery).
You can update your subscription preference at any time by visiting here.
3. Important Dates for 2024-2025
Thursday, August 15th, 4pm-7pm - Freshmen and New Student Orientation
Friday, August 16th, 9am-11am - Cav Kickoff (Open House)
Monday, August 19th - First Day of School
Thursday, August 29th, 5pm-7pm - Cav Carnival
Tuesday, September 10th - Back to School Night
Wednesday, October 9th - PSAT/NMSQT and SAT School Day
Friday, October 18th - Homecoming Parade and Football Game
Saturday, October 19th - Homecoming Dance
Monday, December 23rd, 2024 - Friday, January 3rd, 2025 - Winter Break
Monday, April 14th - Friday, April 18th - Spring Break
Wednesday, June 11th - Last Day of SY24-25
Class of 2025 Senior Sunrise August 19th at 6am
4. Transfer Student Orientation
Transfer students and parents for grades 10 – 12 are invited to come for a parent and student orientation and information session on Thursday, August 15th from 4-5pm in the Library. Presentation topics will include items such as our bell schedule, rules and expectations, and important points of contact.
Following the informational session, student ambassadors will be available to provide tours of the building for students and parents.
5. 9th Grade Orientation
Rising 9th grade Student Orientation will take place on Thursday, August 15th from 5-6pm in the Auditorium. Ninth grade students and parents are invited to come and learn more about what high school is all about. Presentation topics will include items such as our bell schedule, rules and expectations, and important points of contact. You will also hear directly from Woodson student government officers on how to get involved.
Following the informational session, student ambassadors will be available to provide tours of the building for students. Parents will attend an additional informational session while students are touring.
6. Cav Kickoff - Open House
Friday, August 16th, 9-11am
Get excited, Cavaliers! The new school year is coming, and we invite the community to kick off the year with us on August 16th for our annual open house.
All students and families may come during this informal event to tour the building, meet and greet teachers, meet new friends in class, get school supply lists, and have opportunities to sign up for clubs, activities and the Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO).
- Visit with student clubs and athletic teams
- Drop off medication at the clinic
- Learn about Woodson’s PTSO and become a member
- Purchase Athletic Booster passes
- Purchase Woodson spirit wear
- Get MySchoolBucks (for class fees and lunch money) and SIS ParentVUE assistance
- Learn about our Library resources
- And so much more!
7. Student Schedules
Beginning Thursday, August 15th at 6:00a.m. all students and parents will have access to class schedules in SIS StudentVUE and ParentVUE. SIS (Student Information System) is the application to see/submit attendance, class performance, and demographic data.
Save The Date: Woodson Athletic Booster Golf Tournament 9.23.24
8. Student Laptop Distribution
Starting on August 6th, we will be distributing student Chromebooks. Parents do not need to attend. However, if a parent needs to pick up the student Chromebook they will need the student id number in order for one to be checked out.
Distribution Days:
Tuesday, August 6th, 12:00-3:00 Library
Wednesday, August 7th, 12:00-3:00 Library
Thursday, August 8th, 12:00-3:00 Library
Tuesday, August 13th, 9:00-12:00 Library
Thursday, August 15th, 9:00-12:00 Library, 1:30-3:30 Library, 5:30-7:00 Library
Friday, August 16th, 10:00-1:00 Library
If your student retained their school issued laptop this summer, they will continue to use that laptop for the 2024-2025 school year. They will not receive a new one during distribution days. If a student has a device that is not working or is damaged, they can come during any of the distribution days to a replacements.
If you have questions, please contact our Woodson Tech Team at woodsontechteam@fcps.edu
9. New Epinephrine Authorization Form
The Asthma Authorization form SS/SE-65 and Epinephrine Authorization SS/SE-64 forms were recently updated for the 2024-2025 school year. Please use these new forms. Note: If you already have your completed forms for the upcoming school year using the old forms, they will be accepted.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our PHN - Josephine Namaganda jnamaganda@fcps.edu
10. Immunization Requirements for Rising Seniors
Immunizations are required for all students entering 7th and 12th grades this fall. Visit FCPS’ immunization webpage to learn about the required vaccines.
Caregivers should ask their private healthcare provider or the health department to review their student's immunization record to ensure that their student has received these required immunizations.
Twelfth grade students must submit documentation of the Meningococcal vaccine.
Get more information on all student immunization requirements.
Please contact Woodson Registrar, Darlene Sheppard at dmsheppard@fcps.edu if you have any questions.
11. 2024-2025 Intent Form
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.
12. Fall Athletic Tryouts
Woodson Fall Sports Tryout Schedules
In order for a student to try out for any athletic team, they must have the following items completed prior to the first day of tryouts:
1) Activity Registration (online submission)
2) VHSL Sports Physical turned in to the Athletic Trainer or Activities Office C103
Students interested in Fall (or Winter/Spring) sports can visit the Woodson Athletics website to find out more information or contact the Activities Office at 703-503-4681.
13. Dietary Accommodations Form
Starting School Year 2024-2025, the Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) is implementing a standardized process for dietary accommodations to ensure the provision of safe and healthy food for our students. This form only needs to be filled out once while your student is enrolled at FCPS.
Please keep in mind the following information while reviewing the steps below:
- FCPS does not provide meals containing pork.
- We offer vegetarian and vegan options for lunch at every school, every day. If your student needs pork-free or vegetarian meals (which do not contain meat, poultry, or fish but may contain dairy and/or eggs), you do not need to fill out a Dietary Accommodation form, as we have those options available at all schools.
- The form must be completed and submitted via email to dietary.forms.fns@fcps.edu and the Registered Dietitians will reach out to the parent.
Please note that while FCPS is not a peanut-free kitchen, our peanut butter products are individually wrapped to prevent cross-contamination.
14. Student Parking Passes
Parking passes for the 2024-25 school year will be available for purchase online only. Information on how to purchase parking passes will be released in mid-August.
For planning purposes, the cost for a full-year parking pass is $200.00.
15. Student Consent Forms
Starting August 1, 2024, student consent forms currently on ParentVUE will be moved to the Parent Digital Consent System (PDC).
Families can log in to the PDC using their ParentVUE credentials to complete consent forms assigned to their child. School staff will have access to view consent status and edit consent with permission from the family.
Forms available in the PDC starting in the 2024-2025 school year include:
- School Counseling Opt-Out
- Digital Resources Consent
- SEL Screener Opt-Out
- Consent for Release of Student Records in Support of Postsecondary Applications
- Denial of Access to Military Recruiters
- Family Life Education Opt-Out
- SOL Retest Permission
- Hazel Health
- BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Opt-Out
- SOS Screener Opt-Out
- Objection to Release of Information to Outside Organizations
- Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public
As FCPS updates the PDC, more district-wide forms will be added.
https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/technology/digital-resources/consent
16. Varsity Tutors
After careful consideration, FCPS has discontinued our contract with Tutor.com effective June 30, in conjunction with the end of ESSER funding for school districts nationwide. While feedback about Tutor.com has been positive overall, usage among students across FCPS has not been high enough to justify the cost to FCPS. Beginning in the 2024-25 school year, Varsity Tutors will be providing online tutoring services to FCPS students at no cost to families and no cost to the school division. More information about Varsity Tutors will be forthcoming. In the interim, these talking points may be helpful. As an alternative to Varsity Tutors, students may choose to access Schoolhouse, a free online, peer-to-peer tutoring service, founded by Sal Khan of Khan Academy. In addition to online tutoring options, FCPS has implemented a high impact tutoring program offered to identified students in grades 3-8 funded by the All in Virginia tutoring initiative, at no cost to the division.
You can learn more on FCPS’ Varsity Tutors webpage or Varsity Tutor’s website.
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