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Woodson Weekly -
August 9
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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.
Important Dates for 2024-2025
Thursday, August 15th, 4pm-7pm - Orientation Information Sessions
Friday, August 16th, 9am-11am - Cav Kickoff (Open House)
Monday. August 19th, 6:45am-7:45am - Class of 2025 Senior Sunrise
Monday, August 19th, 8:10am - First Day of School
Monday, August 26th - Underclass Pictures
Tuesday, August 27th - Underclass Pictures
Thursday, August 29th, 5pm-6:45pm - Cav Carnival
Friday, August 30th - Monday, September 2nd - Labor Day; School & Offices Closed
Tuesday, September 10th - Back to School Night
Message from Mr. Greata
Dear Woodson Families,
We are so excited to welcome back our teachers next Monday! As staff have continued to return to work, or come in to get a head start on next week, the energy has been steadily building. It is going to be great to get started and prepared for the main event - the start of the 2024-2025 school year!
Earlier this week we announced that our back-to-school webpage is live, and it contains all the essential information you need to start the year smoothly. Please visit the Back to School Cavalier Kit for important updates, schedules, and resources. This helpful page will stay on our home page for the first month of school in case you need to refer to it. Please note that student schedules will be available in ParentVUE and StudentVUE on the morning of August 15, 2024.
For our Freshman and New transfer students and families, please join us on Thursday, August 15th for Orientation. During this event, you will have the opportunity to pick up your school issued laptop, take a tour of the school, find your classrooms, and hear from fellow Cavaliers. The specific information session for new transfer students and families will be held from 4:00-5:00pm starting in the Library. The specific information session for our rising freshman and families will take place 5:00-7:00pm starting in the Auditorium.
For all our returning Cavaliers, don’t forget to mark your calendars for Cav Kickoff on Friday, August 16th, 9:00-11:00am. School bus transportation for Cav Kickoff will be provided to and from our feeder elementary schools. The exact pick up and drop off times will be sent out next week.
Have a great weekend!
Kevin Greata
Principal
Review our
Back to School Cavalier Kit
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Even though summer was jam packed with planning for the 2024-25 school year, our Woodson Administrators kept things exciting. Mrs. Stransky (SOSA), Mrs. Baker (SBTS), Mrs. Collins (AP), and Mr. Greata (Principal) showed off their musical talents, or acting skills, for all of Region 5 to see.
Can you guess which administrators actually play and perform?
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.
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Underclass Pictures |
Underclass Picture Days will be on Monday, August 26th & Tuesday August, 27th. Images will be available to view and purchase approximately two weeks following our school's picture day.
Freshmen and Sophomores will take pictures during HPE and Juniors will take pictures with their English class. Pictures will take place in the Aux Gym.
Students not enrolled in these classes will take pictures during Return period on Tuesday, August 27th.
Save time and pre-order online. For questions about ordering school pictures please email underclass@vosphoto.com.
Student Laptop Distribution
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There is still time to come and receive your FCPS issued Chromebook before the first day of school. 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 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.
Rising 9th graders must make sure their laptop from middle school has been returned prior to picking up their Woodson chromebook.
If you have questions, please contact our Woodson Tech Team at woodsontechteam@fcps.edu
Woodson P.E. Uniforms
You may purchase Woodson PE uniforms by visiting our school store. This will be the last chance to order PE uniforms for the 24-25 school year. The ordering window will close at 11:59am on Tuesday, August 27th, and items will be delivered by September 13th.
PE Uniforms are not required, however, the Woodson PE department does have guidelines for all students to follow while participating in PE. Another E-Notify with detailed information will be sent out to 9th and 10th graders next week.
Freshman/New Transfer Student Orientation
Freshman and New transfer students are all welcome from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 15th at CG Woodson, where there will be opportunities to pick up laptops, take a tour of the school, and find their classrooms. We also invite both groups of students to attend their specific information sessions. Please see the times and locations below.
New/Transfer Student Info Session for Students and Parents | 4:00-5:00pm in Library
Transfer students and parents for grades 10 – 12 are invited to come for a parent and student orientation and information session 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.
Freshman Info Session for Students and Parents | 5:00-7:00pm in Auditorium
Rising 9th grade Student Orientation will take place 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.
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 that will be sent on Monday.
Join us for Cav Kickoff on Friday, August 16th 9am-11am
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Labor Day
Friday, August 30, and Monday, September 2, are Labor Day holidays for all FCPS employees and students. Virginia legislation requires that schools opening prior to Labor Day must be closed the Friday immediately preceding Labor Day.
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Student Parking Passes
Student Parking Passes are not available for purchase yet. Information on how to purchase parking passes will be released late next week.
For planning purposes, the cost for a full-year parking pass is $200.00.
Class of 2025 Graduation Date and Time Set
Mark your calendars! The Woodson HS Class of 2025 will graduate on Tuesday, June 10th at 9:30 am at EagleBank Arena on the campus of George Mason University.
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 the FCPS subscription webpage.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Prepare for the First Day of School
- FCPS.edu Has a New Look
- Free Resources and Workshops for Families
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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