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Woodson Weekly -
September 20
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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.
Weekly Wrap-up
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Important Dates
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, No School for 12th graders unless opted in to test
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
We have several exciting events on the horizon that we’d like to share with you!
We are still seeking presenters for our Career Day on October 31st. This is a wonderful opportunity to guide our students in learning about various career paths and the steps needed to achieve their goals. If you're interested in participating and sharing your expertise, please don't hesitate to reach out.
We are excited to invite you to the Rededication Ceremony for Carter G. Woodson High School on October 23, 2024, at 5:00 PM in the school auditorium. Seating is limited, so please RSVP. Attendance will be first-come, first-served, and confirmation will be sent via email. For those unable to attend in person, the event will also be live-streamed.
We are thrilled to announce that we have six National Merit Semifinalists and 39 Commended Scholars! Congratulations to these exceptional students for their outstanding achievements. Please visit our Student Recognition page for their names as well as the names of our Cav Kudos award winners for this week.
I am also thrilled to announce the birth of Mrs. Collins newborn, Aidan! As Mrs. Collins takes some leave to be with her family, Melinda Conner will be serving as acting assistant principal for the alpha range MAS-ROM, the ESOL department, and the English department. Mrs. Conner was previously serving as our academic dean, working with our collaborative learning teams and facilitating academic interventions across the school. This past summer, Mrs. Conner served as an assistant principal for a Credit Recovery and was the Social Studies Department Chair at Langley High School for 10 years. Thank you Mrs. Conner for stepping up to support our school!
Girls Volleyball is traveling to West Potomac tonight and Cross Country will be running at the Oatlands Saturday morning. We hope to see you there!
Have a fantastic weekend, everyone.
Kevin Greata
Principal
View our Student and Group Recognition webpage!
Blue Start Welcome Week
Next week, be sure to check out our Woodson Instagram account to see the different ways we will be celebrating our military connected students and families during Blue Star Welcome Week!
Blue Star Welcome Week is an opportunity for our community to welcome our military-connected families and show them our appreciation for their service and sacrifices. Throughout the week, FCPS will help ease their transition through events, messages, actions of welcome, and opportunities to make meaningful connections. Please help us welcome our military families during Blue Star Welcome Week, September 21 - September 29, 2024, and throughout the year! #BlueStarWelcomeWeekFCPS
Upcoming Calendar Reminders
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Schools Closed on Thursday, October 3rd! |
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Teacher Workday Friday, October 4th.
No School for Students!
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Wednesday, October 9th
No School for 9th Graders!
No School for 12th graders (unless you opted in to test)
PSAT/NMSQT (Grades 10/11) and SAT Day (Grade 12, Opted In);
2 hour Early Release for test takers
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Underclass 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
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Senior Portraits
The next senior portrait session at Woodson will be on October 31st (3-7pm). Appointment sign-ups will be sent out via e-Notify in the coming weeks. They are not available for booking yet.
Other upcoming senior portraits sessions at Woodson:
- November 4th 3-8pm
- November 8th 3-8pm
- November 14th & 15th 3-8pm
- November 18th 3-8pm (tentative date)
If you have questions regarding portraits your senior already took, please email seniors@vosphoto.com.
Carter G. Woodson High School Rededication Ceremony
 We are thrilled to announce a momentous occasion in the history of our school community. On the afternoon of Wednesday, October 23, we will rededicate our high school under its new name, Carter G. Woodson High School, in honor of the esteemed historian, author, and educator, Dr. Carter G. Woodson.
This event will be open to our entire community. Please submit your RSVP no later than Friday, October 11th. The auditorium has a max room capacity, so please be sure to notate the total number of guests within your party and we will accommodate as best we can. There will be livestreaming available, which we will communicate to you if your seat request cannot be accommodated.
Cars Needed for the Homecoming Parade
The Leadership classes are in need of vehicles for the parade!
Do you have a convertible, jeep or truck that you are willing to drive in our Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 18th? If so, please submit this form.
Vision and Hearing Screening
Vision and hearing screening will be held on October 10 & 11 for all 10 graders and students who are new to Fairfax County. If your child wears glasses, please be sure they have them at school on screening day.
Parents will be notified by letter if screening results indicate that further testing is needed. Vision and hearing difficulties can impact your students’ ability to learn. Prompt follow-up of a referral is recommended.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
If you would like to volunteer with the screening process on October 10 & 11 please contact Celeste Delahunty, School Health Aide at cdelahunty@fcps.edu or by calling 703-503-4610. No experience needed. Half day and full day slots are available.
Counselor Corner
Ever wonder what your child is doing online while studying? Use the Lightspeed Parent Report to learn the sites they are using while using their FCPS-issued device. Counselors will be asking students to complete a needs assessment which helps them identify areas in which they need support: time management, stress management, study skills, and other potential needs. We intend to run groups and offer support based on these identified needs.
Application season is upon us! Counselors met with seniors this week to share important senior year planning info, review the Senior Checklist and Next Steps documents, and refresh on the importance of organization. A transcript processed on time is one that was requested on time. We require 15 school days to upload transcripts, complete Secondary Reports, write recommendation letters, and submit all documents. Note our transcript request timeline deadlines. All students must submit a Consent form IS-111 and a Transcript Request Form on time in order for us to submit transcripts.
Students! Get connected and participate in a club, sports team, or activity. Hey Day is coming up on 9/26 during Returns and is a fantastic time to check out which club is a great match. Bookmark our calendar and filter by Career Center, Activities, Athletics, and much more.
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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College & Career Center
College & Career Center Events & Rep Visit Schedule for Juniors & Seniors can be found on the Woodson Wide School Calendar (filter by College & Career in turquoise). College Rep Visit Notes with Rep Contact Info are posted on our College Rep Visit Padlet.
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 updates will be posted on Monday).
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
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.
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Social Media
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Community Conversations
Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:
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Monday, September 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Newington Forest Elementary School.
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Monday, September 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School.
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Monday, October 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Fairhill Elementary School.
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Monday, October 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Virginia Run Elementary School.
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Wednesday, October 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Herndon Middle School.
Events will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
AP Biology students in Mrs. Kinne's class explore the connection between solute concentration and movement of water through osmosis in potato cells.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Accessing Intervention Plans
- Students to Be Surveyed on Social-Emotional Learning
- Update Immunizations Today!
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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