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Woodson Weekly -
August 29
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Woodson Weekly is usually 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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Important Dates for 2024-2025
Thursday, August 29th, 5pm-6:45pm - Cav Carnival
Thursday, August 29th - Back to School Kickoff Dollar Dance
Friday, August 30th - Monday, September 2nd - Labor Day; School & Offices Closed
Tuesday, September 3rd, 7pm-8pm - PTSO In Person Social; Library
Wednesday, September 4th - Late Buses Start
Tuesday, September 10th - Back to School Night; Main Event 6pm-8:40pm
Wednesday, September 11th - Partners for Safe Teen Driving Seminar
Friday, October 11th - Underclass Make-up Picture Day
Message from Mr. Greata
UPDATE: Cav Carnival tonight has been moved inside to Cavalier Hall due to impending weather! Enter through Door 3.
Tonight marks a special occasion with Feeder Night, Cav Carnival, and the Dance! These events hold a special place in my heart. As I approach my one-year anniversary as principal at Carter G. Woodson High School, this will be my third Feeder Night. It's a fantastic event that brings together students and staff from across our entire pyramid, and I love watching all of our youngest Cavaliers run across the football field. Watching from the vantage point in the end zone is truly thrilling!
I hope you can join us this evening for games for the younger students starting at 5:00 pm in Cavalier Hall. The running of the field is just prior to the game at 6:45pm and after the game, Woodson students can celebrate the start of the school year at our annual Back to School Dollar Dance - still only a dollar!
It was great to see all of our senior families last night for Senior Information Night, what a great turnout. Our guest speaker, Pat Money, from George Mason University, provided some excellent insight. Most memorable for me was that students should apply for scholarships even if they only meet 60-70% of the criteria, and that most admissions put a bigger emphasis on your transcript, than standardized test scores. Thank you Christine Lieb-Mosley, Adrienne Wood, and Victoria Powell for organizing this event!
Next week, full implementation of our cell phone policy, including consequences, will begin. Check out this flyer which will be emailed to all parents next week with more details. Again, students have already been doing a great job of adhering to the policy already - Thank you students and families!
Late buses will start next week on Wednesday, September 4th. Late buses will be available every Wednesday.
There is no school on Friday, August 30th, and Monday, September 2nd, to celebrate Labor Day weekend. Enjoy the long, relaxing weekend and we will see you tonight at the CAV Carnival and the Feeder Night Game against Yorktown!
Kevin Greata
Principal
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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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Cell Phones Off, Learning On
Thank you for helping to support the FCPS cell phone policy by waiting to call or text your child about non-urgent matters until the school day is over. In case of an emergency, it is always best to contact Woodson's Main Office at 703-503-4600 to reach your child during class time.
Visit the FCPS Cell Phone Policy webpage to read more about usage policies by grade level and to share your feedback on the current cell phone policy.
Woodson's Cell Phone Policy and Consequence Structure
Schedule Change Request Process
The schedule change request window for this year is now open through Friday, September 6th.
During this time, students may complete the online schedule request change google form to request a change to one of their classes. The form was posted to the All Students Schoology Course this past Monday morning, and is only accessible to students.
Counselors will process submitted forms in the order in which they are received. If space is available in the requested course then the change will be made; if not then the change will not be made. Students will receive an email from their counselor to their FCPSschools.net account to update them on the status of their change request.
Please allow up to 2 days for requests to be processed due to the high volume being submitted. While students simply need to complete the form to submit a request, students or parents may always contact their counselor if they have any questions or need any assistance.
Update Emergency Care Form Information
Information must be correct and is what we will use in case of an emergency. We are asking all parents/guardians to review and update via SIS ParentVUE. If you have more than one child enrolled in FCPS, updating it for one student will update it for all of your students. Having the most up-to-date information for all of our students is essential to our ability to best meet all students' needs in the event of an emergency.
Woodson Football Gate and Game Expectations
Tonight is our First Home Varsity Football game versus Yorktown at 7:00pm. We want to remind you that the following guidelines are in effect to ensure that all of our patrons, students, and parents enjoy the true spirit of the event:
- Cost of tickets are $5 for students and $7 for Adults, and can be purchased at the gate or ahead of time through this E-tix link.
- Patrons will not be allowed to enter the stadium with athletic equipment such as bats, balls, sticks, etc.
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Backpacks are not allowed. Everyone entering the stadium is subject to search.
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Patrons will not be allowed to enter the stadium with outside food or containers such as water bottles, cups, cans, etc.
- We welcome all members of the community to attend our games, but parents are needed to attend and monitor middle and elementary aged students. All attendees, regardless of age, are expected to behave responsibly.
- Woodson High School (including the parking lots) is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free zone. Adults and students who are determined to be in violation of regulations restricting the possession or being under the influence of drugs, alcohol and/or tobacco will be dealt with accordingly, including being subject to arrest by police.
- Representatives from the Fairfax County Police Department, the Woodson Administration, and the Woodson Security Staff will continue to monitor the activities of our patrons in the parking lot, at the ticket gate, and inside the stadium to promote a safe and secure environment for both Woodson fans, our visitors, and guests.
- For varsity football games, once you pay and enter the stadium you may not leave and reenter. Please plan accordingly.
Woodson HS students and parents are asked to demonstrate good citizenship and spirited sportsmanship to our opponents and their fans. Any clothing that includes negative references to opposing teams/schools will not be tolerated. The Woodson Cavalry is considered the best fans in Virginia! Let’s show everyone that we are #Cavstrong.
Forgotten Items & Lost and Found
Q - My student forgot their lunch/homework assignment/laptop. Where can I drop off items?
A– Forgotten items may be dropped off at the main office on the designated bookshelf. Please make sure your child's name is written on the item.
Q - My student lost their wallet (or any item). Where should I go to see if it has been turned in?
A – You may come to the main office and a Safety and Security assistant will escort you to the Lost and Found room to search for the item.
Digital Resources Consent Form
Please make sure you have signed the Digital Resources Consent Form this school year. Without consent, students will not have access to many instructional tools in the classroom. Families can log in to the PDC using their ParentVUE credentials to complete consent forms assigned to their child.
Leadership students showing their spirit and Hawaiian attire in preparation for Feeder Night tonight.
College & Career Center
College & Career Center Events can be found on the Woodson Wide School Calendar (filter by College & Career in turquoise). Please see highlights below.
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Sept 5: NGA Internship Lunch Info Table
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Sept 16: College Rep Visits for Juniors & Seniors begin
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Oct 2: Wednesday Military Recruiter Lunch Visits begin
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Oct 10: Region 5 Financial Aid Night for Seniors
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Oct 20: FCPS College Fair @ GMU
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Oct 20 & 21: Virtual FCPS Postsecondary Nights
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Nov 8 & 9: HBCU Fair @ St. James
New this year: Weekly College & Career Center Updates with Scholarship & Enrichment Opportunities are posted in the Grade Level Schoology Groups and in the Schoology Parent Course on Fridays (this week’s update will be posted after the Labor Day Weekend).
Stay connected: 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @cgwstudentsvcs 🗂️ Visit our School-wide Calendar & College & Career Center Padlets 📧 Questions? Email Christine Lieb-Mosley at cliebmosley@fcps.edu
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Spirit Wear
Gear up for the Fall season with some new C.G. Woodson spirit wear! Visit our Woodson Athletic Boosters new website.
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Partners for Safe Teen Driving Seminars
Attention all 10th grade students and their parents. All new drivers and parents must attend a state mandated traffic safety seminar, Partners for Safe Teen Driving. Please mark your calendar for the Woodson seminars for 2024-2025. Seminars will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will take place in the Woodson Auditorium.
Wednesday, September 11th
Monday, November 18th
Thursday, February 20th
Wednesday, April 23th
Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Reid
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid invites you to share your questions or concerns regarding Fairfax County Public Schools. Your voice matters! Community Conversations will be held this Fall 6:30-7:30 p.m. on:
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Monday, September 9, at Holmes Middle School
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Monday, September 23, at Newington Forest Elementary
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Monday, September 30, at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary
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Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary
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Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary
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Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle
Click the date above to register. Registration is not required but helps with planning. Additional registration links will be shared in next week’s This Week at FCPS. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
Students pose to show off their awesome spirit today!
Woodson Career Day - Speakers Needed
We are beginning to organize our career day at Woodson High School on October 31 from 8:30-12:05pm. We are looking for guest speakers!
Each speaker will share how they got started, successes, challenges, and what skills they use on the job today. Our goal is for students to learn more about the multitude of career options available to them and to make connections between the careers and our Portrait of a Graduate (POG) attributes that emphasize life skills such as communication, collaboration, resilience, citizenship, and critical and creative thinking.
While we will have three sessions we understand it is a large piece of the day and if you could make even one or two of the sessions it would be a meaningful experience for our students. Each session will run approximately 50 minutes to allow for your presentation and a brief question and answer session. If you are available October 31 and would like to know more about the day please let us know. Interested speakers should complete the form linked here by Friday, September 20 to confirm your participation.
Woodson Athletic Boosters is putting on a Golf Tournament! Scan the qr code or visit here to get more information on sponsorship opportunities and registration.
No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students
Virtual therapy sessions are available to FCPS high school students at no cost to provide a safe space to address concerns such as:
- Mood/behavior changes, motivation, grief/loss
- Anxiety, worry, fears
- Social skills, bullying, peer and family relationships
- Academic stress
You may refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or by contacting our school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services. Find our contact information on this webpage.
Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.
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FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Understanding the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)
- School Safety Reminders
- Community Conversations with Dr. Reid
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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