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Woodson Weekly -
August 2
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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.
Maya Burns, Class of 2024, presents her drawing of
Carter G. Woodson to Mr. Greata.
Her artwork will be framed and placed in the Woodson Main Office for all to see!
Important Dates for 2024-2025
Tuesday, August 6th, 12pm-3pm - First Laptop Distribution Day
Thursday, August 15th, 4pm-7pm - Freshmen and New Student Orientation
Friday, August 16th, 9am-11am - Cav Kickoff (Open House)
Monday, August 19th, 8:10am - First Day of School
Thursday, August 29th, 5pm-6:45pm - 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
Tuesday, June 10th, 9:30am - Class of 2025 Graduation
Wednesday, June 11th - Last Day of SY24-25
Message from Mr. Greata
What a great week it has been at Carter G. Woodson High, as we have welcomed back many staff members, including our counselors and some teaching staff. In addition, our student leadership classes joined us to get a jump start on this year’s planning and building their own team. Indeed, throughout the summer, many groups of teachers and students have been working on different projects that will benefit all of us at CG Woodson.
I want to highlight our student ambassadors, who are dedicated to supporting the learning and celebration that our school will be engaging in leading up to our rededication ceremony on October 23rd. Among other accomplishments, this group of students has created a lesson about Carter G. Woodson that will be shown to the student body on the first day of school.
While most teachers will be officially returning on August 12th, many of our dedicated coaches and teachers have already been working tirelessly with students throughout the summer. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to them for their unwavering commitment and hard work.
We are eagerly looking forward to meeting our freshman and new student families on August 15th, starting at 4:00 pm, and welcoming all families at our Open House on August 16th, from 9 am to 11 am. This will be a fantastic opportunity for you to meet our staff, explore the campus, and get ready for a successful school year.
Please note that early next week, we will be launching our Back to School website. This new resource will have all the information you need in one convenient location.
Thank you for your continued support—we are looking forward to an amazing school year!
Warm regards,
Kevin Greata
Principal
Principal Mr. Greata welcoming our leadership students at their retreat today.
It was great to see students back in the building!
Student Laptop Distribution
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Starting on Tuesday, 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
2024-2025 Woodson PTSO Board
President | Sara Mastro saralmastro@yahoo.com
Membership Director | Megan Fay woodsonmembers@gmail.com
Recording Secretary | Judith Cabelli woodsonsecretary@gmail.com
Treasurer | Diane Raffaele wptsotreasurer@gmail.com
Communications Director | Nicole Spindler WoodsonWeMail23@gmail.com
Grant Program | Sara Mastro saralmastro@yahoo.com
Enrichment Director | Amy Zganjar azganjar@strength.org
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.
Welcome Class of 2028!
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.
Join us for Cav Kickoff on Friday, August 16th 9am-11am
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!
Transportation will be provided at the following elementary schools to and from this event: Canterbury Woods, Wakefield Forest, Little Run , Mantua , Olde Creek, Fairfax Villa , Oak View
We will include exact pick up and drop off times in the E-Notify going out next week.
Woodson Athletics
Fall Athletic Tryouts
Fall sport tryouts start on Monday, August 5th!
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
Fall Sport Head Coaches and Contacts
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Cheer - Alayna Robbins | arobbins@fcps.edu
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Cross Country - Matt Przydzial | mprzydzial@fcps.edu
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Golf - David White | dlwhite@fcps.edu
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Field Hockey - Katie Stribling | mkstribling@fcps.edu
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Football - Eric Henderson | evhenderson@fcps.edu
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Boys Volleyball - Lori Prendergast | lsprendergas@fcps.edu
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Girls Volleyball - Len Palaschak | ljpalaschak@fcps.edu
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.
Cav Carnival
Come celebrate at Cav Carnival on Thursday, August 29th. This is our widely known "feeder night" event where we will have games, face painting, prizes, and finish with the running of the field. All community members are welcome. Students K-6 get in free with a paying adult. Carnival Games start at 5pm and running of the field will be at 6:45pm. Our football game will start at 7pm against the Yorktown Patriots.
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.
Student Parking Passes
Information on how to purchase parking passes will be released in mid-August.
Parking passes for the 2024-25 school year will be available for purchase online only.
For planning purposes, the cost for a full-year parking pass is $200.00.
Carter G. Woodson High School
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