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Woodson Weekly -
September 13
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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
Saturday, September 21st - Sunday, September 29th - Blue Star Welcome Week
Thursday, October 3rd - Rosh Hashanah; Schools Closed
Friday, October 4th - Teacher Workday; No School for Students
Wednesday, October 9th - PSAT/NMSQT (Grades 10/11) and SAT Day (Grade 12, Opted In); 2 hour Early Release for test takers, No School for 9th Graders
Friday, October 11th - Underclass Make-up Picture Day
Monday, October 14th - Staff Development Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day; Student Holiday
Friday, October 18th - Homecoming Parade, Pig-out, Football vs. Robinson
Saturday, October 19th - Homecoming Dance
Wednesday, October 23rd - School Rededication Ceremony
Saturday, October 26th - Fall Fest
Thursday, October 31st - End of 1st Quarter; 2 Hour Early Release
Message from Mr. Greata
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Back to School Night this past Tuesday! It was a delight to connect with so many families and witness the wonderful interactions among students, staff, parents, and guardians. From classroom visits to spirit wear and our collaborative weaving project, it was truly a memorable evening.
For those who attended, I hope you had a chance to pick up our refrigerator sheet, designed to keep families connected. It includes QR codes to our most frequented sites, such as the all-new Cav Kiosk, and a calendar with our return period schedule. The Cav Kiosk is now accessible to both students and families and is your go-to source for up-to-date information, including details on what to wear during Spirit Weeks. You can also click here to download an electronic version, or visit our main office to pick up a hard copy on cardstock.
A special thank you to Leslie O’Shaughnessy for organizing and leading our collaborative weaving project, commemorating our school's name change to Carter G. Woodson High School. The weave is coming together beautifully, and students are still welcome to contribute by visiting classroom E160. Stay tuned for more information about our rededication ceremony on October 23, 2024, and be sure to watch our new “What's In A Name?” video on our school history webpage.
I’d also like to recognize two outstanding students, Valerie Gutierrez and Miranda Baxter, for presenting information about our clubs and organizations during Back to School Night. They shared that the most common question was, "How can I join a club if I missed the interest meeting?" Please visit our club webpage for a list of clubs and sponsors, or explore club options on Instagram.
As Hispanic Heritage Month begins this Sunday, Carter G. Woodson High School joins the entire FCPS community in celebrating the rich histories and cultures of our members who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Don’t miss the beautiful display case put together by Woodson Spanish teacher Katrina Cohen and our student volunteers, which you can see in this week’s Woodson Weekly.
Finally, tonight our Woodson football team will travel to Oakton High School for a 7:00 p.m. kickoff. We’re anticipating a "Blizzard Out," so don’t forget to wear white and get lost in the excitement! Tomorrow, our girls volleyball team will compete in an invitational at Alexandria City High School. For match times, please visit our Athletics website.
Wishing you all a safe and enjoyable weekend!
Kevin Greata
Principal
View our Student and Group Recognition webpage!
Thank you to all of the families that made it to Back to School Night on Tuesday! If you weren't able to attend, but would like our refrigerator handout of helpful information, please stop by the Main Office.
🩹Immunization Requirements
Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school.
Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia.
You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to Woodson's Main Office or emailed to both our Registrar Ms. Sheppard dmsheppard@fcps.edu and SIA Ms. Delaney cdelaney@fcps.edu.
Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to us, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:
- A healthcare provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
- A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
- A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with religious tenets or practices.
Find more information on immunizations.
Math Center
The Woodson Math Center is now open. Students can come by B208 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:00 - 3:45 pm to receive free peer math tutoring. Snacks will be provided!
World Language Credit Exam (WLCE)
Registration is now open for the World Language Credit Exam (WLCE). The WLCE provides students with the opportunity to potentially earn high school credit in the language of their choice by scoring highly enough on the exam.
Please click HERE to access the registration form in English (if you need to access the form in a language other than English, please click HERE). You/your student will need to complete the form and a parent/guardian must sign the form. Students then must turn the completed and signed form into the Student Services office.
Additional information about the WLCE can be found on the form linked above. The deadline to register is on Wednesday, October 4th, at 3pm and no late registrations can be accepted.
If you have any questions about the WLCE, please contact your school counselor.
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Woodson students and staff updated our display case in the F hallway entry in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month.
From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Schedule Change Requests
The schedule change request window is now closed.
Going forward, any schedule change requests will need to come from a staff member (either a teacher or counselor) and will be made in consultation with the student and their parent/guardian. For any questions about specific classes, please contact your child’s teacher directly. For any general questions related to scheduling or anything else, please feel free to contact your child's counselor.
Underclass and Senior Pictures
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Still need to order your Underclass student pictures? Order online here. Use your student ID when prompted for the online code.
Questions? underclass@vosphoto.com
The next Senior Portrait session will be on November 14th and 15th. Appointment sign-ups will be sent out via e-Notify in the coming weeks.
Questions? Seniors@vosphoto.com
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Purchase the 2024-25 Yearbook!
Purchase your 2024-25 yearbook now before prices go up on January 1, 2025!
Visit our ordering website and enter the code 5278.
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Yearbook Senior Ad
Purchase and design your senior's ad online by visiting here. Be sure to use the code 5278. Payment and design are due by December 6th!
Sizes Available: Full Size $380 | Half Page $200 | Quarter Page $120 | Eighth Page $80
Meditation and Silent Reflection Space
The Meditation and Silent Reflection Student Interest form has been sent to all students through Schoology.
The Meditation and Silent Reflection Space is a designated area within a school or school premises made available for individuals to engage in prayer, meditation, or silent reflection, inclusive of their religious or non-religious beliefs.
Our students and staff have been adding their own touches to our Collaborative CGW Weaving art project over the past month, but families also had the opportunity at BTSN to add something.
The final creation will be presented at our Rededication Ceremony on October 23rd!
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 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: College Application Help in the Career Center All Lunches
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Oct 10: Region 5 Financial Aid Night for Seniors
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
FCPS College Fair
The annual FCPS College Fair will be held on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at George Mason University’s Eagle Bank Arena from 4:00-6:30 p.m. Approximately 220 colleges and universities will be represented, including two and four-year colleges and US Service Academies.
Following the fair, the Two-Night Postsecondary Virtual Event will be held on Monday, October 21, and Tuesday, October 22, 2024, from 5- 8p.m. Both events will help students be better prepared for the next chapter of their educational journey. Students may REGISTER HERE.
We are looking for your creativity, and we know you have it in you! Submit artwork of any form that celebrates our school name change.
Questions? See Woodson Art Teacher Leslie OShaughnessy in E-160 or Librarian Erinn Harris.
PTSO Fall Grant Application is Now Open
This fall, the PTSO has $4,000 to award in total for all grants. Our hope is to do our best to accommodate your request or some portion of it.
Applications can be submitted by students, teachers, staff, and parents with a specific request for funding their club, organization, group, or department. Before submitting a grant request, applicants must have discussed/reviewed their request with a teacher, club sponsor, department head, or Director of Student Activities, Blair Smith, when applicable.
Please answer all questions with as much information as possible so the PTSO has a clear understanding of your request and how it will help staff and/or students at CG Woodson.
CLICK TO APPLY NOW!
Please note only PTSO members can submit a grant. If you are not a member and would like to submit a grant, you can join here.
The firm deadline to submit this form is Monday, September 23rd, 11:59PM EST.
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Social Media
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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.
If you are a student interested in playing Power Puff during Homecoming week, please visit Mr. Cogan in T106 to get details on practice times and required forms.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Caregiver Checklist
- New Food Options at FCPS
- Early Release Mondays at Elementary Schools
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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