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Woodson Weekly -
November 8
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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
Monday, November 11th - Veterans Day; School Closed
Monday, November 11th - First Day of Winter Sports Tryouts
Tuesday, November 12th - Outstanding Employee Award Nominations Due
Wednesday, November 27th - Friday, November 29th - Thanksgiving Break; All schools and Offices Closed
December 23rd - January 3rd - Winter Break; School Closed
See the complete FCPS school year calendar
Student Leadership created a banner of staff members at Woodson that are veterans.
Thank you to all of our faculty, staff, and community members who have served and continue to serve our community and nation!
Message from Mr. Greata
This Monday, November 11, marks Veterans Day. We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our faculty, staff, and community members who have served and continue to serve our community and nation. Your service and dedication are the foundation of our safety and the freedoms we cherish. We are truly grateful for all that you do.
With the large number of military-connected families and federally employed families in our community, given our proximity to the nation’s capital, the funds received through the Impact Aid form have played an essential role in Fairfax County Public Schools' funding for decades. This year, the process has transitioned to an online format via ParentVUE. Unfortunately, our completion rate is lower than in previous years, likely due to this change. If you have not yet completed the Impact Aid Form, it can be found on ParentVUE. Your cooperation is crucial, and we appreciate your assistance in providing this important information. Directions for completing the form are included below.
November is National Family Engagement Month, and in celebration, we will be hosting a family coffee on the morning of Wednesday, November 20. For those unable to attend in the morning, we will also hold an evening gathering at 6 PM that same day. More information will be shared in next week’s newsletter, so please mark your calendars. We look forward to seeing you there!
We have a lot of exciting athletic news as playoffs are in full swing! Be sure to visit our student recognition page to see the athletes who have been selected for all district and regional teams - congratulations to them all! Our field hockey team will be competing in the state tournament on Tuesday, November 12, at Glen Allen High School. Additionally, our girls' cross country team is heading to the state meet on Saturday, November 16, at The Oatlands. For more details on these events and winter sports tryouts, which begin on Monday, November 11, please visit the Woodson athletics website.
As a reminder, Monday, November 11, is a student holiday. We hope you and your families enjoy the extended weekend. Tonight, we will be at West Springfield for the final football game of the season, and we hope to see everyone there supporting and cheering on our Cavaliers. It’s a Flannel Out!
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!
Kevin Greata
Principal
View our Student and Group Recognition webpage!
1st Quarter Report Cards
We are no longer sending home quarterly printed report cards, as they are available in your ParentVUE account. Once logged in, you can view the posted report card located under "Documents". Report cards will be posted by November 13th.
Please remember that gradebooks in ParentVUE are still closed until 6am November 12th while 1st quarter grades are being finalized.
Woodson Girls Cross Country team advances to the VHSL State meet. Good Luck, Cavaliers!
Thank you, Coach Ted Plunkett, for the picture.
Winter Sports Tryouts
Winter Sports Tryouts will start on Monday, November 11th. Please note this is Veterans Day and there is no school for students..
In order for an athlete to be eligible to participate in tryouts, they must have Activity Registration submitted online and also have a VHSL Sports Physical turned in to our Athletic Office, prior to November 11th.
Questions? Visit our Athletic Website or have your student stop by the Activities Office C103.
Last Chance to Submit Outstanding Award Nominations
Nomination Deadline - Tuesday, November 12th
Nominations are now open for the Woodson Outstanding Employee Awards! These nominations are the beginning of the process that will end in the recognition of the Fairfax County Outstanding Employee Awards in an amazing celebration in June. To submit a nomination for a Woodson Outstanding Employee (categories listed below), please complete this Google Form.
- Outstanding Teacher/librarian
- Outstanding New Teacher/librarian
- Outstanding New Principal
- Outstanding Leader
- Outstanding Professional Employee
- Outstanding Operational Employee
We appreciate your thoughtful consideration in nominating our outstanding employees for these awards.
Impact Aid Forms
Impact Aid Forms are now available in SIS ParentVUE!
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Need to Register for ParentVUE?
Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey.
Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).
Student Leadership put on a wonderful home cooked breakfast for all of our staff this week.
Senior Portraits
Appointments are still available for the last senior portrait sessions held at Woodson on November 14th, November 15th, and November 18th.
Please use this link to signup.
 Visit our Class of 2025 webpage above to review other important senior year information.
Yearbook Senior Ads
Deadline to create and pay for an ad is December 6th. Visit here and use order number 5278 to create the ad.
Need help with your online order? Toll Free: 866-287-3096
IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair
Parents/caregivers, school staff, and students over the age of 14 are invited to attend an interactive event celebrating the individualized education program (IEP) process. The IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, November 16, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Jackson Middle School.
The event is sponsored by Fairfax County Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA). Activities include simulated IEP meetings, break-out sessions on the various parts of an IEP, and a resource fair to learn more about community supports. Register in advance.
Services for Hearing-Impaired and Visually-Impaired Students
Students with sensory disabilities require specialized services and support to access instruction that is typically presented visually and auditorily (by means of hearing). FCPS provides educational services to students who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or visually impaired. They are supported in various settings, including at their school or through itinerant specialists who travel to different schools to work with students, rather than being based in a single school. Learn more about Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.
Visit the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) website for Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities.
 Cav Kudos ceremony attendees on Friday. Way to go, Cavaliers!
Tutoring Resources for Families
Is your family looking for resources to help support your child’s academic success? FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of district employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to be hired as a tutor by parents. FRC maintains this list, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with tutors. This list is not “approved” by FCPS and is only meant as a resource.
FCPS also partners 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, study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.
✨ FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence, reminds us of our commitment to supporting each and every student and helping them meet or exceed high academic standards.
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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:
- Fall Testing Results
- Boundary Review Community Meetings
- Resources 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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