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Woodson Weekly -
October 4
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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
Wednesday, October 9th - PSAT/NMSQT (Grades 10/11) and SAT Day (Grade 12) - 2 Hour Early Release for testers/No School for 9th Graders (more information below)
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 had an incredibly successful week at Carter G. Woodson High School! A big congratulations to our coed golf team for winning the Patriot District Championship title. This is the first time we've claimed this title since 1997. Special shout-out to Mark Heinz, who was the first-place medalist, shooting an impressive 69, which is 3-under-par!
Later that evening, we celebrated our field hockey seniors on Senior Night and cheered them on as they secured a victory against West Potomac. A huge thank you to Coach Stribling, Coach Miller, Coach Deer, Coach Brocato, and Coach Cho for your dedication and leadership with these amazing seniors.
Did you know that Woodson has over 120 coaches? Whether it's a coach from the fall, winter, or spring season, please take a moment to thank them this coming Monday, National Coaches Day, for their tireless work and support of our young athletes.
With over 380,000 square feet of space, our custodians work hard every day and night to keep our school in top shape. On Wednesday, October 2nd, we had the chance to show our appreciation on National Custodian Appreciation Day. Our school literally couldn't function without these dedicated individuals. Thank you for keeping Carter G. Woodson High School a clean and safe place to learn, teach, and work!
A quick reminder: Wednesday, October 9th, is PSAT/SAT Day.
- 9th graders do not report to school
- Seniors who did not register for the SAT do not report to school
- All Juniors and Sophomores are automatically registered to take the PSAT/NMSQT
- Students with disabilities on an adapted curriculum (Category B services) will still attend school
- Bus transportation will be provided, and dismissal will be on a 2-hour early release schedule
Be sure to check your email for a survey about the cell phone storage pilot, which was sent earlier this week via the Qualtrics platform.
Tonight, our Cavaliers take on the Lake Braddock Bruins at 7 PM, at Carter G. Woodson High School. It’s a "Pink Out", so come out and show your support.
Have a great weekend!
Kevin Greata
Principal
View our Student and Group Recognition webpage!
Woodson's Coed Golf team takes home the Patriot District Championship!
Wednesday, October 9th Schedule
On October 9th, all FCPS high schools and secondary schools will operate on a 2-hour early release modified schedule to host the SAT School Day (12th grade) and PSAT/NMSQT (10th and 11th grade). Academy courses will not be held on October 9th and academy shuttles are canceled. Please read the information below to learn the expectations for your student:
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Seniors who completed the registration will participate in the SAT. They should arrive at school by 8AM and proceed directly to their assigned testing location, which was sent directly to students in their FCPS Gmail accounts.
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Seniors who did not complete the registration will stay home. We encourage seniors to use this time to catch up on homework, work on their college applications, or research post-graduation opportunities.
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All Juniors and Sophomores will take the PSAT/NMSQT. All 10th and 11th grade students are automatically registered, so please contact the Attendance Office (703-503-4800) with your student’s full name and ID number if you would like to opt your student out of this test. Students taking the PSAT/NMSQT should arrive at school by 8AM and proceed directly to their assigned testing location, which was sent directly to students in their FCPS Gmail accounts.
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Freshmen will stay home on October 9th so that our staff can facilitate the SAT and PSAT/NMSQT for upperclassmen. We encourage freshmen to use this time to catch up on homework or volunteer in the community.
- Students with disabilities taught on an adapted curriculum (Category B services) will attend school on a 2-hour early release schedule.
- Bus transportation will be available as usual for students, but please note dismissal is on a 2-hour early release schedule.
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.
Thanks to our colleagues on the custodial team, we all have a clean, safe place to learn, teach, and work.
We appreciate you!
Scoliosis Fact Sheet
Fairfax County requires that each school notifies parents and guardians with educational information on scoliosis.
If you have any concern that your child may have scoliosis, make sure that your child is screened by a health care provider. The school Public Health Nurse (PHN) may provide screening for individual students at the request of the parent or guardian. For more information on scoliosis, please refer to the Scoliosis Fact Sheet.
For more resources regarding Student Safety and Wellness, please visit the School Health Services website.
Calendar Reminders
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Wednesday, October 9th
No School for 9th Graders
No School for 12th graders (unless registered 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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Friday, October 11th, will be an evening-only observance day for Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism.
There is school that day, but important events will not occur after school. |
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Monday, October 14th
Student holiday and staff development day for Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
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See the complete school year calendar here.
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.
Underclass Makeup Picture Day
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Underclass Make Up Picture Day
is October 11th.
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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Social Studies Basal Resources
FCPS is adopting Social Studies Basal Resources for the 2025-26 school year. Basal resources are the primary resources used to support instruction in a given subject. Public review of the instructional materials under consideration — which is part of the process for selecting new resources — is underway. Visit the Community Review webpage for more information on how to view the materials online or in person.
All community feedback will be shared with School Board members before they vote to select materials in spring 2025. FCPS adopts basal resources by the process outlined in Regulation 3004.
Homecoming Events
Be sure to save the dates! More details will be sent out next week.
Powerpuff - Monday, October 14th | 6:00pm 9th vs. 10th | 7:15pm 11th vs 12th
Bonfire - Monday, October 14th | 8:15-9:15pm
Spirit Week - Friday, October 11th - Friday, October 18th
Pep Rally - Thursday, October 17th
Parade - Friday, October 18th | 4:30-5:15pm
Pre-game Pig-Out - Friday, October 18th | 5:00-6:45pm
Football Game - Friday, October 18th | 7:00pm vs. Robinson
Dance - Saturday, October 19th | 8:00-11:00pm
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. Appointments are not open 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.
Chemistry students in Ms. Duarte's class participating in a flame test lab.
Counselor Corner
On October 9th, ninth grade students are to remain home while we administer the PSAT and SAT to 10th-12th graders. This would be a great time for our ninth graders to take a career assessment in Naviance!
Also, coming up on Oct. 16, George Mason University will be hosting its annual Alcanza college fair. Interested students should pick up a field trip form in Student Services.
There will also be a college fair at GMU Eagle Bank arena on 10/20 and an HBCU fair on 11/7. All information can be found on our calendar, filter by College & Career Center.
Students should talk to their teacher if they have concerns about their academic progress and use resources on the Academic Supports padlet.
Seniors! The deadline to request transcripts for November 1st college application deadlines is October 8th…next week!
Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost
FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- All FCPS Schools Accredited
- How FCPS Is Teaching Reading and Writing
- Become a Special Education Teacher
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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