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Woodson Weekly - June 7

Woodson Weekly is 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. 

To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website .

Para leer este mensaje en otros idiomas, podrán ver las traducciones automáticas en  nuestro sitio web .

This is the last Friday Woodson Weekly for the 2023-2024 School Year!We will send out a special edition on Wednesday in preparation for the 2024-2025 school year.

Important Upcoming Dates

Monday, June 10th- Woodson Sports Physical Night

Wednesday, June 12th- Last Day of School for Underclass; Early Release at  10:10am

Monday, June 17th- Eid al-Adha; Offices Closed

Wednesday, June 19th- Juneteenth; Offices Closed

Thursday, July 4th - Friday, July 5th- Fourth of July Holiday; Offices Closed

Woodson's Events & Activities Calendar

FCPS 2024-25 School Year Calendar In this Issue

1. Message from Mr. Greata
2. Final Week Schedule
3. End of Year Student Checklist
4. Underclass Locker Cleanout
5. Carter G. Woodson Art Competition
6. Rising Senior Portrait Dates
7. Medication Pick Up
8. College and Career Center
9. Congratulations to Woodson's Retirees
10. Planning Ahead for SY2024-2025
11. Lunch Money Refunds and Transfers 
12. FCPS News

1. Message from Mr. Greata

Good Afternoon Woodson, 

Congratulations Class of 2024! Yesterday’s ceremony was so wonderful, and we are so proud of our graduates and their accomplishments. There are so many people that helped make it a special day. Thank you to everyone on the Woodson staff, without whom, we could not hold a graduation.  A special shout out to Josh Peters, Paula DiSalvo, Casey Delaney, Darlene Sheppard, and Alexa Pugnettifor all their hard work in planning and executing the ceremony - what an amazing job! Of course, it wouldn’t be a graduation without speakers. Thank you Mia Fanshaw, Aida Berhe, Annika Markovich, and Amy Moir, for making the ceremony extra special.

The senior class did not get there on their own. Our senior class sponsors Denise Holsingerand Brittany Williamswere there every step of the way.  Thank you both – you are amazing!  

Our preparations are well underway for the official name change to Carter G. Woodson High School. Our student ambassadors have been hard at work and we have some exciting news to share. I am pleased to announce that we are holding an art competition and calling on artists of all forms to draw inspiration from our new namesake. We want those artists to engage in learning about Carter G. Woodson’s life and make meaningful connections to our school to inspire their own artistic creations reflective of those connections. Check out the information below within the Weekly. Final submissions will be on September 6, 2024. Don’t forget to check out our new student ambassadors Instagram account at cgw.studentambs!

Next week, the Woodson Weekly will be sent out on Wednesday, the last day of school. Included in that message will be important dates for the summer and the beginning of the school year.

Congratulations again to the class of 2024 and I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Kevin GreataPrincipal

2. Final Week Schedule

Monday 6/10/24Even - Half Day – Early Dismissal| Exams in Period 6 8:10am-9:40am and Period 8 9:48am-11:15am, Grab & Go Lunch 11:15am-11:30am (buses depart at 11:45 am)

Tuesday 6/11/24Odd - Half Day – Early Dismissal| Exams in Period 1 8:10am-9:40am, Regular Period 3 9:48am-11:15am (Locker Cleanout will occur), Grab & Go Lunch 11:15am-11:30am (buses depart at 11:45 am)

Wednesday 6/12/24 2 Hour School Day - Last Day | Period 1 8:10am-8:20am, Period 2 8:25am-8:35am, Period 4 8:40am-8:50am, Period 5 8:55am-9:05am, Period 6 9:10am-9:20am, Period 7 9:25am-9:35am, Period 8 9:40am-9:50am, Dismissal! (buses depart at 10:10 am)

The Girls Soccer team head down to Richmond to play in VHSL State Semifinals!

3. End of Year Student Checklist

Please refer to this checklist as we close out the 2023-2024 school year:

• Clean out your locker
• Return your FCPS student laptop OR submit Retention form
• Return Textbooks/Library books
• Return school-owned uniforms and instruments
• Pick up medications from the Clinic

4. Underclass Locker Cleanout

Administration will make an announcement during 3rd period on Tuesday, June 11threquesting all students to go directly to their lockers for clean out.

Any items left in lockers after 10am on Wednesday, June 12thwill be removed by security.

5. Carter G. Woodson Art Competition

Be a part of Woodson’s historic transition! The Carter G. Woodson Art Competition’s goal is to incorporate the students' art and expressions within Woodson High School’s transition into Carter G. Woodson High School. Artwork submitted will be incorporated into programs, social media, and the school’s decoration. 

Prompts:

• Transform: Exhibit the transition from W.T. Woodson to C.G. Woodson in a piece of artwork. 

• Unify: Evaluate how Carter G. Woodson has impacted your community in a piece of artwork. 

• Empower: Express the achievements of Carter G. Woodson in a piece of artwork.

Art pieces may range in a variety of forms. For more details please view this information document .

Deadline to submit artwork is September 6th, 2024 at 3:00pm.

In the month of June, we recognize the resilience and determination of the many individuals who are fighting to live freely and authentically. We stand with those facing an ongoing struggle against discrimination and injustice. This Pride Month, we affirm our obligation to uphold the dignity of all people. Each individual in our school community should feel valued for who they are. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.

6. Rising Senior Portrait Dates

It's time for the Class of 2025 to start scheduling formal senior portraits!

Victor O’Neill Studios is Woodson’s official school photographer. Beat the fall rush and get your portraits done early at the school.

Session A is scheduled for Monday, July 15, 2024 and Tuesday, July 16, 2024. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to be photographed for the yearbook! The required attire for the school’s yearbook pose are traditional Tuxedos and Drapes; provided by us! In addition to the free yearbook session, we also offer sessions that include casual/personality portraits and Cap and Gown portraits.

Please follow the link below to choose your session type and appointment time: https://www.vosphoto.com/woodson   As a friendly reminder, appointments are needed for Senior Portraits.

If you have any questions, please email the Senior Portraits Team: [email protected] and please include your Senior’s First and Last Name and “Woodson Class of 2025” when emailing, for faster assistance.

FCPS celebrates the rich diversity and honors the many contributions of immigrants of Caribbean heritage to our nation during the month of June. Caribbean individuals are some of the most ethnically diverse in the world. There are more than 8.5 million individuals in the United States born in the Caribbean or of Caribbean ancestry. Learn more about Caribbean American Heritage Month . 

7. Medication Pick-up

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than dismissal time on  Wednesday, June 12. Dismissal is at 10:10am. Medication left in the health room after that time will be discarded.

It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian, however, with parent or guardian written permission, a high school student may transport over-the-counter medications to and from the health room.

If you have any questions, please contact the School Health Aide, Celeste Delahunty at 703-503-4610or  [email protected]  or the Public Health Nurse Josephine Namagandaat  [email protected]

Class of 2024 seniors enjoying Senior Sunset, their last event at Woodson.

8. College & Career Center

Resources for College & Career planning can be found on the Woodson College & Career Padlets. All upcoming events with registration links and more detailed info are listed in the Woodson Wide School Calendar . College & Career Center Newsletters are posted HERE .

Questions? Please email [email protected] .

Are you looking for Scholarships & Enrichment Opportunities?New opportunities are posted in the grade level Schoology Groups on Fridays. FCPS maintains a list of Scholarship & Enrichment Opportunities in Naviance. Here are  Step-by-step  directions how to find these opportunities in Naviance.

Attention Seniors!! College Access Fairfax is holding FAFSA/VASA Completion events on the following dates:

• June 15
• Time: 10:00am – 1:30pm
• Location: Fairfax High School
• Register for this completion event  here :  ( En Espanol )

• June 25
• Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
• Location: Apple Federal Credit Union, Fairfax Corner
• Register for this completion event  her e

• July 10
• Time:6:00pm – 8:00pm
• Location:Mason District Government Center, Annandale
• Register for this event  here.

Both student and parent must each have an FSA ID prior to attendinga FAFSA/VASA completion Event. It may take up to three days to get a verified FSA ID. You can obtain your FSA ID at https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch .

Participants must bring their own devices/computers to the event. For more information, please check the College Access Fairfax website . Please send all questions to [email protected]

9. Congratulations to Woodson's Retirees

Congratulations to the following staff members celebrating their retirement.  They made a huge impact on our students, staff and Woodson community!

• Beth Blair, Educational Interpreter
• Gertrud Gosse, English Teacher
• Elizabeth Koby, English Teacher
• Shan Pillai, DHOH Teacher

10. Planning Ahead for SY2024-2025

Cav Kickoff - TBA

First Day of School- Monday, August 19, 2024

Cav Carnival- Thursday, August 29, 2024

PSAT/NMSQT and SAT School Day- Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Homecoming Dance- Saturday, October 19, 2024

Winter Break- Monday, December 23, 2024 - Friday, January 3, 2025

Spring Break- Monday, April 14, 2025 - Friday, April 18, 2025

Last Day of School- Wednesday, June 11, 2025

11. Lunch Money Refunds and Transfers

If you would like to request a refund of money on your student's MySchoolBucks lunch account or transfer the funds between students' accounts, please complete the following instructions.

Requesting a transfer of funds between my students' accounts

Meal account transfers can be requested by e-mailing the following information to [email protected] :

Transfer FROM: Transfer TO:

1. Student Name                              1. Student Name
2. FCPS Student ID #                       2. FCPS Student ID #
3. School Name                                3. School Name

Requesting a refund for my student's meal account

Meal account refunds can be requested by e-mailing the following information to [email protected]

1. Student Name
2. Student ID # (listed on the student's schedule)
3. School Name
4. Parent Name
5. Street Address
6. City, State and Zip code
7. Phone #

Allow 4-6 weeks for transfers and refunds to be completed due to required audit documentation processing.

For full information regarding student lunch accounts, visit https://www.fcps.edu/node/31166.

12. FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week , the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• End-of-Year Reminders
• Summer Resources
• SOL Scores in SIS ParentVUE

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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TRACK AND STADIUM FIELD ARE CLOSED!! DO NOT ENTER OR JUMP THE FENCES2024 Fall Sports Start Date: August 5, 2024

Cheer -FR/JV/Varsity

Cross Country- Boys and Girls

Field Hockey(Girls)- FR/JV/Varsity

Football FR/JV/Varsity

Golf- Boys and Girls- AUGUST 1st

Volleyball (Girls)- FR/JV/Varsity

Volleyball(Boys)- Varsity

  VHSL EVENTS ONLINE SALES ONLY!!

6/4/2024          Tuesday

Girls Soccer State Quarterfinals vs. Oakton    @ West Springfield         

7:00 PM    Tix Link: https://gofan.co/event/1534185?schoolId=VHSL

Boys Soccer State Quarterfinals vs. McLean  @ McLean                     

7:30 PM        Tix Link: https://gofan.co/event/1534177?schoolId=VHSL

Stay Connected Friday's Woodson Weekly Message Last Week's PTSO Tuesday Message  Other Important Links

Woodson Athletics - www.woodsonsports.com

Activity Registration- woodson-ar.rschooltoday.com

FCPS Student Athletics-  www.fcps.edu/activities/student-athletics

NFHS Network Live Streaming -  https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/w-t-woodson-high-school-fairfax-va

E-Tix Link -  https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/16311/wtwoodson-high-school-athletics

#CAVSTRONG
#oneWoodson

W. T. Woodson High School Athletics & Activities:  Web | Facebook | Instagram

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For more information on teams and coaches, please visit our Woodson Athletics website at www.woodsonsports.com 

VHSL State Championship Week

It's Championship Season!!

Come out and support the Cavalier teams and indivdiual athlete's as they compete in the VHSL State Championships!

Girls Soccer State Qtrs | 6/4/24 Tuesday | 7:00pm | Woodson vs. Oakton| at West Springfield  Purchase Tickets

Boys Soccer State Qtrs | 6/4/24 Tuesday | 7:30pm | Woodson vs. McLean| at McLean  Purchase Tickets

Boys Tennis Doubles Semis | 6/6/24 Thursday | 1:00 PM  Individual (Ryan Battaglia/Marek Raynal Kosecky)| Newport News 

YOU MUST BUY YOU TICKETS ONLINE THROUGH THE VHSL GOFAN LINKS ABOVE

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Woodson Weekly - May 31

Woodson Weekly is 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. 

To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website .

Para leer este mensaje en otros idiomas, podrán ver las traducciones automáticas en  nuestro sitio web .

Weekly Wrap-up Audio

Listen to a 3 minute audio that sums up the written version of theWoodson Weekly!

PTSO Tuesday Wemail
Student Recognition Webpage Important Upcoming Dates

Friday, May 31st- Last Day of School for Seniors!

Monday, June 3rd, 9am - Required Graduation Rehearsal, Laptop Return, Cap & Gown Distro, Senior Picnic

Thursday, June 6th- Class of 2024 Graduation , 2pm at EagleBank Arena; All Night Grad Party  ;Underclass dismissed at 10:30am (See schedule below)

Monday, June 10th- Woodson Sports Physical Night

Wednesday, June 12th- Last Day of School for Underclass; Early Release at  10:10am

Woodson's Events & Activities Calendar

FCPS 2024-25 School Year Calendar

In this Issue

1. Message from Mr. Greata
2. Underclass Exam Week Schedule
3. Class of 2024 Senior Information
4. Locker Clean Out & Lost and Found
5. Summer Laptop Retention
6. Medication Pick Up
7. College and Career Center
8. Counselor Corner
9. Lunch Money Refunds and Transfers
10. Rising Senior Portrait Dates
11. PSAT/NMSQT (Grades 10-11) and SAT Day (Grade 12)
12. FCPS News

1. Message from Mr. Greata

Good Afternoon Woodson, 

Congratulations to all our seniors on their last day of school!

We are eagerly anticipating an exciting graduation week, starting with our graduation rehearsal on Monday morning at 9:00 am in the main gym. Seniors, please remember to arrive by 1:00 pm on Thursday, ensuring we are ready for our 2:00 pm ceremony start time. All graduation details can be found on our Woodson High School Class of 2024 page.

It was wonderful to celebrate our seniors at the annual Senior Awards Ceremonythis past Thursday. We recognized the hard work of 55 students who have achieved remarkable accomplishments and made significant contributions to our community. A special thank you to Christine Lieb-Mosleyand Josh Petersfor their dedication in coordinating this special event.

Our underclass will also have an exciting week next week with final exams and shorter school days starting on June 6th. Please refer to the detailed schedule information below.

Our students continue to excel and give back. This month, Rida Karimreceived the prestigious Region Affiliate Gold Award from NCWIT Aspirations in Computing, and Tiffany Parkcaptivated a room full of business and educational leaders at the "Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation" event. Additionally, our community demonstrated remarkable generosity at Relay For Life, raising over $55,000 for cancer research. A special mention goes to Team Believe for their outstanding contribution of $38,000 towards this noble cause.

Exciting news from our athletic teams! Our Soccer, Tennis, and Girls Lacrosseteams are progressing to the VHSL State Championships. Follow our Instagram accounts for live scores and updates on their journey. Let's also congratulate the Class of 2024 senior athletes, recently honored at our Athletic College Commitment Ceremony. We celebrated 33 seniors who have committed to playing their respective sports at the collegiate level, showcasing their dedication and talent.

Tonight, we have the girls and boys soccer regional finals at Thomas Jefferson High School, starting at 5:00 pm. Come out and support our teams!

Check out our inaugural extended podcast, immediately following the audio version to hear about our trip to the Carter G Woodson Celebrationday in Buckingham County.

I also want to thank you for your patience in waiting for an update about yearbook distribution. We will be sending out an update as soon as we can. 

Have a great weekend Woodson!

Kevin Greata
Principal

Woodson Weekly Wrap-Up Audio!

2. Underclass Exam Week Schedule

Tuesday 6/4/24Even - Full Day – Regular Bell Schedule| Exams in Period 2 and 4, Regular Classes Period 6 and 8

Wednesday 6/5/24Odd - Full Day – Regular Bell Schedule| No Exams, Regular Period 1, 3(7/5), 5, 7 

Thursday 6/6/24Even - Early Dismissal Day| No Exams, Period 6 8:10am-9:17am, Period 8 9:24am-10:30am (Graduation, buses depart at 10:40 am )

Friday 6/7/24Odd - Half Day – Early Dismissal| Exams in Period 5 8:10am-9:40am and Period 7 9:48am-11:15am, Grab & Go Lunch 11:15am-11:30am (buses depart at 11:45 am)

Monday 6/10/24Even - Half Day – Early Dismissal| Exams in Period 6 8:10am-9:40am and Period 8 9:48am-11:15am, Grab & Go Lunch 11:15am-11:30am (buses depart at 11:45 am)

Tuesday 6/11/24Odd - Half Day – Early Dismissal| Exams in Period 1 8:10am-9:40am, Regular Period 3 9:48am-11:15am (Locker Cleanout will occur), Grab & Go Lunch 11:15am-11:30am (buses depart at 11:45 am)

Wednesday 6/12/24 2 Hour School Day - Last Day | Period 1 8:10am-8:20am, Period 2 8:25am-8:35am, Period 4 8:40am-8:50am, Period 5 8:55am-9:05am, Period 6 9:10am-9:20am, Period 7 9:25am-9:35am, Period 8 9:40am-9:50am, Dismissal! (buses depart at 10:10 am)

Congratulations to our Class of 2024 athletes that have committed to pursuing their athletic and academic endeavors at the next level.

3. Class of 2024 Senior Information

Important Dates for Seniors:

Monday, June 3rd -

• We will have Graduation Rehearsal in the Main Gym, followed by Laptop Return and Cap & Gown Pickup in the Aux Gym (please note - all obligations must be settled before a cap & gown will be issued including payment of debts, fines, fees, and completion of the county mandated FCPS Senior Survey). Seniors need to be in their seats BY 9am!
• Senior Picnic at Woodson directly following Graduation Rehearsal
• Senior Sunset, 8pm-9pm; Field behind stadium press box

Thursday, June 6th -

• Graduation at Eagle Bank Arena, 2pm. Seniors need to be at the loading dock by 1pm. The ceremony will be over by 4pm. Please review the Class of 2024 webpage and previous Senior Enotify messages for more information. 
• There is now a bag policy at EagleBank Arena for graduation ceremonies. If any guest or spectator is carrying a bag, it must be clear or no larger than a clutch style bag not exceeding 5"x7". Please remember that graduating seniors are not allowed to bring any type of bag into the arena or on the ceremony floor.

Thursday, June 6th - 

• All Night Grad Party at The St. James
• It’s not too late to get your grad party ticket! Woodson’s All Night Graduation Party is coming up fast on June 6-7: 11:00pm - 5:00am. Buy your ticket now! The All Night Grad Party is a drug-free, alcohol-free all night graduation party to celebrate our Seniors! We'll be celebrating at the beautiful St. James Recreation Complex. Each senior who wants to attend needs to purchase a ticket which includes casino games, a swimming pool with obstacle course, climbing walls, yard games, a mechanical bull, photo booths, an obstacle course with a warped wall, a bounce castle, music, food, and  over 11 thousand dollars in prizes! Your senior won't want to miss the party of the year! 

• Parents, the PTSO is desperately needing your support for this event! Please volunteer to chaperone here —it’s a fun night surrounded by students having a great time, thanks to you! Coffee and refreshments are provided! 
• Questions? Reach out to Kirsten Reddish at [email protected] .

Please visit our Class of 2024 webpage to see Frequently Asked Questions, Final Exam dates, and so much more!

Senior Laptop Return

Senior Laptop Return is scheduled for Monday, June 3rd in the Aux Gym after Graduation Rehearsal.

Students must remove any stickers on their laptops before returning it. Students should make sure they return both their laptop and chargeron that day. Students missing a charger must pay to replace it on MySchoolBucks.

• Replacement Laptop Cost:  $444
• Replacement Charger Cost:  $23

Feeder School Grad Walks

Monday, June 3rd

Olde Creek, 2:00pm

Fairfax Villa, 2:30pm

Mantua, 2:30pm

Little Run, 2:30pm

Military Grad Walk @ Woodson, 2:30pm

Wednesday, June 5th

Oak View, 2:15pm 

Wakefield Forest, 2:30pm

Canterbury Woodson, 2:30pm

Student Government Association Officers celebrate the end of the 2023-24 school year. 

4. Locker Cleanout & Lost and Found

Underclass Locker Clean Out
Administration will make an announcement during 3rd period on Tuesday, June 11threquesting all students to go directly to their lockers for clean out.

Any items left in lockers after 10am on Wednesday, June 12thwill be removed by security.

Senior Locker Clean Out
Any items that have now been left in senior lockers has been removed by security. 

Lost and Found

If your student has lost or misplaced items throughout the 23-24 SY, please have them find a Safety and Security assistant during lunches to look in the Lost and Found room.

The last day to check the Lost and Found room is Monday, June 3rd before 3pm. 

5. Summer Laptop Retention

Underclass parents and guardians, please review the Summer Laptop Retention Enotify message that was sent out this morning. See Key Takeaways below.

Laptop Return Schedule
Return Dates:June 7,10,11,12 
Return Times:9:40 am - 11:40 am (June 7,10,11), 8:10 am - 10:10 am (June 12)
Return Location:Library

Option to Retain Laptop
In order to retain the laptop, please complete the opt-in form by June 12th.

Responsibilities:
FCPS Guidelines for Responsible Use

If you keep the laptop over the summer, you may be financially responsible for any damages during this period.

FCPS student laptops should not be taken outside of the United States.

Support Availability
Starting June 20th, the Tech Office (Room A112) will be open for technical assistance, troubleshooting, or device repair needs. The hours of operation will be: M - F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Adaptive Curriculum students and staff celebrate the 2023-24 school year!

6. Medication Pick-up

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than dismissal time on  Wednesday, June 12. Dismissal is at 10:10am. Medication left in the health room after that time will be discarded. For Non-Emergency over-the-counter medications (ie. Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen, etc.) the deadline is Friday, June 7 at 11:30 A.M.

It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian, however, with parent or guardian written permission, a high school student may transport over-the-counter medications to and from the health room.

If you have any questions, please contact the School Health Aide, Celeste Delahunty at 703-503-4610or  [email protected]  or the Public Health Nurse Josephine Namagandaat  [email protected]

7. College & Career Center

Resources for College & Career planning can be found on the Woodson College & Career Padlets. All upcoming events with registration links and more detailed info are listed in the Woodson Wide School Calendar . College & Career Center Newsletters are posted HERE .

Questions? Please email [email protected] .

Are you looking for Scholarships & Enrichment Opportunities?New opportunities are posted in the grade level Schoology Groups on Fridays. FCPS maintains a list of Scholarship & Enrichment Opportunities in Naviance. Here are  Step-by-step  directions how to find these opportunities in Naviance.

Attention Seniors!! College Access Fairfax is holding FAFSA/VASA Completion events on the following dates:

• June 15
• Time: 10:00am – 1:30pm
• Location: Fairfax High School
• Register for this completion event  here :  ( En Espanol )

• June 25
• Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
• Location: Apple Federal Credit Union, Fairfax Corner
• Register for this completion event  her e

• July 10
• Time:6:00pm – 8:00pm
• Location:Mason District Government Center, Annandale
• Register for this event  here.

Both student and parent must each have an FSA ID prior to attendinga FAFSA/VASA completion Event. It may take up to three days to get a verified FSA ID. You can obtain your FSA ID at https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch .

Participants must bring their own devices/computers to the event. For more information, please check the College Access Fairfax website . Please send all questions to [email protected]

8. Counselor Corner

Before we wrap up another amazing year, we are busy working to ensure that seniors have a seamless post-secondary transition and that we support our rising seniors to make the most of the time they have before senior year begins! Students in the Class of 2025 received a Senior Prep Lesson  this week to highlight what they should be doing this summer to prepare for senior year. Be sure to discuss post-secondary plans with your rising senior and how to support them in their endeavors to use the most of their time this summer. They should be familiarizing themselves with the Senior Padlet , finalizing their list of 5-7 colleges (and deciding deadlines), working on essays, visiting colleges, and preparing to complete the Common App when it opens Aug. 1. The College padlet  has many great resources, like testing info, essay-writing support, and college research. This and many specialty padlets are located on the College & Career Center padlet . 

As we celebrate the Class of 2024 and wish them well on their future endeavors, we hosted Senior Awards. Seniors earned more than 3 million dollars in scholarship money and were recognized by faculty and community members as outstanding scholars, leaders, and contributing citizens. We guided students through their Senior Survey, in which they identified their post-secondary plan and if attending college, identified which college will receive their final transcript. After graduation, counselors will work hard to submit final transcripts. Any senior who has not completed their Senior Survey will need to complete this before Senior Clearance after graduation practice on Monday June 3. 

Underclassmen intent on taking a summer class should not delay to register . Self-directed Econ & Finance closed on May 24. HPE 10 is full and on a wait list. Any family with questions about summer school may contact their counselor. Students in need of credit recovery due to failing a core course may register for free. Please let your school counselor know once you register for a summer class. Bear in mind that school counselors do not work in summer, so if you receive an auto reply this summer, we will respond in August. It’s a pleasure to serve our community. We wish all families a happy & safe summer!

9. Lunch Money Refunds and Transfers

If you would like to request a refund of money on your student's MySchoolBucks lunch account or transfer the funds between students' accounts, please complete the following instructions.

Requesting a transfer of funds between my students' accounts

Meal account transfers can be requested by e-mailing the following information to [email protected] :

Transfer FROM: Transfer TO:

1. Student Name                              1. Student Name
2. FCPS Student ID #                       2. FCPS Student ID #
3. School Name                                3. School Name

Requesting a refund for my student's meal account

Meal account refunds can be requested by e-mailing the following information to [email protected]

1. Student Name
2. Student ID # (listed on the student's schedule)
3. School Name
4. Parent Name
5. Street Address
6. City, State and Zip code
7. Phone #

Allow 4-6 weeks for transfers and refunds to be completed due to required audit documentation processing.

For full information regarding student lunch accounts, visit https://www.fcps.edu/node/31166.

10. Rising Senior Portrait Dates

It's time for the Class of 2025 to start scheduling formal senior portraits. Victor O’Neill Studios is Woodson’s official school photographer. Beat the fall rush and get your portraits done early at the school.

Save the Date!Session A is scheduled for Monday, July 15, 2024 and Tuesday, July 16, 2024. 

Sign-up link will be sent out via Enotify next week. 

11. PSAT/NMSQT (Grade 10-11) and SAT Day (Grade 12)

Digital SAT Replaces Paper in 2024-25

This October, the SAT School Day will be administered in a digital format nationwide. Some testing accommodations are administered differently for digital tests than paper/pencil tests. See information about accommodations for students with disabilities.

SAT School Day and PSAT/NMSQT

SAT School Day and PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) exams will be held at each high school on Wednesday, October 9, at no cost to families. The digital SAT School Day exam is offered to 12th-grade students, and the digital PSAT/NMSQT exam is provided to 10th and 11th-grade students.

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities and Multilingual Learner Supports

Because the College Board operates these exams, students receive testing accommodations or support only sometimes. If you have a student with disabilities entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade or have a multilingual student entering 12th grade, please review the accommodations request process and/or EL support request process and return forms to the high school by Monday, August 5.

Find out more about SAT and PSAT assessments in FCPS

12. FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week , the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• School Board Adopts 2025 Budget
• Online Campus Summer Registration
• Family Life Education Materials Available for Review

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today . 

Previous News, but still important, is located on our Woodson website here.

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TRACK AND STADIUM FIELD ARE CLOSED!! DO NOT ENTER OR JUMP THE FENCES2024 Fall Sports Start Date: August 5, 2024

Cheer -FR/JV/Varsity

Cross Country- Boys and Girls

Field Hockey(Girls)- FR/JV/Varsity

Football FR/JV/Varsity

Golf- Boys and Girls- AUGUST 1st

Volleyball (Girls)- FR/JV/Varsity

Volleyball(Boys)- Varsity

  *** Post Season Games are $5 for Students and $7 for Adults!!*** BOOSTER PASSES NOT ACCEPTEDStay Connected Friday's Woodson Weekly Message Last Week's PTSO Tuesday Message  Other Important Links

Woodson Athletics - www.woodsonsports.com

Activity Registration-  wtwoodson-ar.rschooltoday.com

FCPS Student Athletics-  www.fcps.edu/activities/student-athletics

NFHS Network Live Streaming -  https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/w-t-woodson-high-school-fairfax-va

E-Tix Link -  https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/16311/wtwoodson-high-school-athletics

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Woodson Weekly - May 24

Woodson Weekly is 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. 

To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website .

Para leer este mensaje en otros idiomas, podrán ver las traducciones automáticas en  nuestro sitio web .

Weekly Wrap-up Audio

Listen to a 3 minute audio that sums up the written version of theWoodson Weekly!

PTSO Tuesday Wemail
Student Recognition Webpage Important Upcoming Dates

Monday, May 27th- Memorial Day; Schools and Offices Closed

Tuesday, May 28th 7:30pm- Guiding the College-Bound Athlete Seminar

Thursday May 30th, 6pm-7:30pm- The Power of Our Words - Woodson Pyramid Community Night

Friday, May 31st- Last Day of School for Seniors

Monday, June 3rd, 9am - Required Graduation Rehearsal, Laptop Return, Cap & Gown Distro, Senior Picnic

Thursday, June 6th- Class of 2024 Graduation , 2pm at EagleBank Arena; All Night Grad Party

Monday, June 10th- Woodson Sports Physical Night

Wednesday, June 12th- Last Day of School for Underclass; Early Release at  10:10am

Woodson's Events & Activities Calendar

FCPS 2023-2024 School Year Calendar

FCPS 2024-25 School Year Calendar

In this Issue

1. Message from Mr. Greata
2. Calendar Reminder - Memorial Day
3. The Power of Our Words - Woodson Pyramid Community Night
4. Class of 2024 Senior Information
5. Locker Clean Out
6. Lost and Found
7. Medication Pick Up
8. College and Career Center
9. Lunch Money Refunds and Transfers
10. FCPS News

1. Message from Mr. Greata

Good Afternoon Woodson, 

One of the defining characteristics of Woodson students is their dedication to using their incredible talents in service to others. This week, two of our students, Mayu Zu ñ igaand Logan Lee, were awarded 2nd placein the 2024 Technology Challenge Shark Tank for their accessibility mobile app, Odyssey. Odyssey helps individuals find venues with wheelchair-accessible entrances by providing comprehensive information about the accessibility of nearby locations.

Woodson High School has received the Virginia Music Educators Association’s Blue Ribbon Award for the performances of our Band, Chorus and Orchestra! This prestigious award is only given to schools when all three top eligible performing groups receive a superior rating. Thank you to Aaron Morgan, Amy Moir, and Neal Wentz, for your excellent stewardship of our fine musical groups.

Regional tournaments are in full swing and Woodson athletes are excelling. We have 8 teams still competing in their regional tournaments and we have already won a region title. Congratulations to Ryan Battagliaand Merrick Raynal-Koseckyfor taking home the boys doubles Region Championship title.  Ryan was also runner up in the singles regional match. As always, check out woodsonsports.com for all information.

I want to remind everyone of our event next T hursday, May 30, 2024, The Power of our Words, Combating Hate Speech and Racial Slurs. We will be meeting in our cafeteria B from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.  Please RSVPusing this GOOGLE FORM . 

This past week, we discovered that there were two clubs not included in our yearbook. We worked with our vendor who is shipping two stickers to correct the errors. We will be able to resume yearbook distribution during lunch midweek next week. We want our student groups represented properly and thank you for your patience. 

A huge shout out to Debbie Gloverfor bringing back Cav Kudosthis year. Today, we recognized our final recipients for the year and we want to offer our heartfelt thanks to Mrs. Glover for her enthusiastic support and love of this program. 

On behalf of our entire faculty and staff, we wish you a wonderful Memorial Day weekend.

Kevin Greata
Principal

Woodson Weekly Wrap-Up Audio!

Congratulations to Ryan Battagliaand Merrick Raynal-Koseckyfor taking home the boys doubles Region Championship title. Ryan was also runner up in the singles regional match.

2. Calendar Reminder: Memorial Day

All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, for the Memorial Day holiday. Learn about the history of Memorial Day . See the employee calendar and the school year calendar .

3. The Power of Our Words - Woodson Pyramid Community Night

In Fairfax County Public Schools and in the Woodson Pyramid, we strive to provide an educational environment where all are welcomed, safe, and supported to learn. Please join the Woodson Pyramid schools as we gather in conversation around standing up to hate speech and racism and the power of our words. You will hear from FCPS and Woodson Pyramid leaders and students, as well as have the opportunity to share your ideas/questions about making our schools a more welcoming and culturally responsive environment for all. 

To help us prepare, please fill out the Google Form to show your intentions to attend and to submit questions/comments to be answered at the event. Please reach out to your school principal if you have any questions. 

• Date: Thursday, May 30th, 2024

• Time: 6:00-7:30 PM

• Location: Woodson High School's Cafeteria B (9525 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22031)

4. Class of 2024 Senior Information EagleBank Arena Bag Policy Update

There is now a bag policy at EagleBank Arena for graduation ceremonies. If any guest or spectator is carrying a bag, it must be clear or no larger than a clutch style bag not exceeding 5"x7". Please remember that graduating seniors are not allowed to bring any type of bag into the arena or on the ceremony floor.

Important Dates for Seniors:

Tuesday, May 28th, 9:15am in Auditorium- Athletic College Commitment Ceremony

Thursday, May 30th, 9:45am- Senior Awards Ceremony in Auditorium (See Below)

Thursday, May 30th, 8-9pm- Senior Sunset on grass field behind stadium press box

Friday, May 31st- Last school day for the Class of 2024!

Monday, June 3rd, 9am- Required Graduation Rehearsal, Laptop Return, and Cap & Gown Distribution in Main Gym

Monday, June 3rd, 8pm-9pm- Senior Sunset; Field behind stadium press box

Monday, June 3rd- Senior Picnic at Woodson directly following Graduation Rehearsal

Thursday, June 6th, 2pm- Graduation at Eagle Bank Arena

Thursday, June 6th - Friday, June 7th- All Night Grad Party at The St. James 

*All student financial obligations must be metbefore a student is able to receive their Cap & Gown. Obligations include parking tickets, library fees, senior dues, course fees and tech fees. Outstanding obligations can be checked in Student Services or in the Main Office. *

Last Spirit Week for Woodson Seniors!

Senior Picnic

Parents, we need your help! If you are able to volunteer at our senior picnic on Monday, June 3rd, please email Dr. Paula DiSalvo at [email protected] . The picnic will take place after graduation rehearsal, so students will arrive out front of Woodson at different times. The event will end at by 12:30pm.

Senior Laptop Return

Senior Laptop Return is scheduled for Monday, June 3rd in the Aux Gym after Graduation Rehearsal.

Students must remove any stickers on their laptops before returning it. Students should make sure they return both their laptop and chargeron that day. Students missing a charger must pay to replace it on MySchoolBucks.

• Replacement Laptop Cost:  $444
• Replacement Charger Cost:  $23

Students not attending graduation may return their laptop and charger starting on Tuesday, May 28th to the Tech Office (A112).

Please visit our Class of 2024 webpage to see Frequently Asked Questions, Final Exam dates, and so much more!

Mayu Zu ñ igaand Logan Leewere awarded 2nd place in the 2024 Technology Challenge Shark Tank for their accessibility mobile app, Odyssey.

5. Locker Cleanout

With the school year coming to a close, please remind your students to check their lockers nowfor any belongings, textbooks, musical instruments, or anything else that could be in there.

Underclass Locker Clean Out
Administration will make an announcement during 3rd period on Tuesday, June 11threquesting all students to go directly to their lockers for clean out.

Any items left in lockers after 10am on Wednesday, June 12thwill be removed by security.

Senior Locker Clean Out
Seniors need to clear out their lockers by 12pm on Friday, May 31st,which is their last school day at Woodson. 

Any items left in lockers after 12pm on Friday, May 31stwill be removed by security.

Congratulations to Woodson Junior Annette Paikfor winning a 3rd place scholarship prize from the West Point Leadership & Ethics Conference!

6. Lost and Found

If your student has lost or misplaced items throughout the 23-24 SY, please have them find a Safety and Security assistant during lunches to look in the Lost and Found room.

The last day to check the Lost and Found room is Monday, June 3rd before 3pm. 

7. Medication Pick-up

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than dismissal time on  Wednesday, June 12. Dismissal is at 10:10am. Medication left in the health room after that time will be discarded. For Non-Emergency over-the-counter medications (ie. Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen, etc.) the deadline is Friday, June 7 at 11:30 A.M.

It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian, however, with parent or guardian written permission, a high school student may transport over-the-counter medications to and from the health room.

If you have any questions, please contact the School Health Aide, Celeste Delahunty at 703-503-4610or  [email protected]  or the Public Health Nurse Josephine Namagandaat  [email protected]

Students participating at our Woodson Activities Fair for incoming Woodson freshmen.

8. College & Career Center

Resources for College & Career planning can be found on the Woodson College & Career Padlets. All upcoming events with registration links and more detailed info are listed in the Woodson Wide School Calendar . College & Career Center Newsletters are posted HERE .

Questions? Please email [email protected] .

May 28  |  NOVA Application Session in the Career Center for Seniors

May 30  |  Senior Awards Ceremony in the Auditorium

• Senior Awards Ceremony on Thursday, May 30, 9:45 – 11:15 am in the Auditorium. All seniors are invited to join us in honoring the achievements of our Class of 2024 at the Senior Awards Ceremony. Business casual attire is requested. Personal invitations to students who are receiving an award were sent out on Wednesday, May 15 (please check your email and respond). We'll recognize U.S. Service Academy appointments, ROTC scholarships, military enlistments, academic accomplishments, as well as faculty and leadership awards. 

• Are you looking for Scholarships & Enrichment Opportunities? New opportunities are posted in the grade level Schoology Groups on Fridays.FCPS maintains a list of Scholarship & Enrichment Opportunities in Naviance. Here are  Step-by-step  directions how to find these opportunities in Naviance. Questions? Please email me at [email protected] or come by the Career Center!

More than sixty Law in Action students from Mr. Viccora's class and twelve chaperones went to the Fairfax County Courthouse for a field trip where they had the opportunity to see criminal and civil cases and talk with experienced attorneys and judges, and even a Virginia Supreme Court Justice. 

9. Lunch Money Refunds and Transfers

If you would like to request a refund of money on your student's MySchoolBucks lunch account or transfer the funds between students' accounts, please complete the following instructions.

Requesting a transfer of funds between my students' accounts

Meal account transfers can be requested by e-mailing the following information to [email protected] :

Transfer FROM: Transfer TO:

1. Student Name                              1. Student Name
2. FCPS Student ID #                       2. FCPS Student ID #
3. School Name                                3. School Name

Requesting a refund for my student's meal account

Meal account refunds can be requested by e-mailing the following information to [email protected]

1. Student Name
2. Student ID # (listed on the student's schedule)
3. School Name
4. Parent Name
5. Street Address
6. City, State and Zip code
7. Phone #

Allow 4-6 weeks for transfers and refunds to be completed due to required audit documentation processing.

For full information regarding student lunch accounts, visit https://www.fcps.edu/node/31166.

Woodson seniors celebrating their post secondary plans at Celebrate Your Plan Day on Monday. 

10. FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week , the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE
• Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance
• Student Testing Results Coming Soon

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today . 

Previous News, but still important, is located on our Woodson website here.

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Cavalier Athletics For more information on teams and coaches, please visit our Woodson Athletics website at

woodsonsports.com 

TRACK AND STADIUM FIELD ARE CLOSED!! DO NOT ENTER OR JUMP THE FENCES2024 Fall Sports Start Date: August 5, 2024

Cheer -FR/JV/Varsity

Cross Country- Boys and Girls

Field Hockey(Girls)- FR/JV/Varsity

Football FR/JV/Varsity

Golf- Boys and Girls- AUGUST 1st

Volleyball (Girls)- FR/JV/Varsity

Volleyball(Boys)- Varsity

  *** Post Season Games are $5 for Students and $7 for Adults!!*** BOOSTER PASSES NOT ACCEPTEDStay Connected Friday's Woodson Weekly Message Last Week's PTSO Tuesday Message  Other Important Links

Woodson Athletics - www.woodsonsports.com

Activity Registration-  wtwoodson-ar.rschooltoday.com

FCPS Student Athletics-  www.fcps.edu/activities/student-athletics

NFHS Network Live Streaming -  https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/w-t-woodson-high-school-fairfax-va

E-Tix Link -  https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/16311/wtwoodson-high-school-athletics

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Woodson Weekly - May 17

Woodson Weekly is 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. 

To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website .

Para leer este mensaje en otros idiomas, podrán ver las traducciones automáticas en  nuestro sitio web .

Weekly Wrap-up Audio

Listen to a 3 minute audio that sums up the written version of theWoodson Weekly!

PTSO Tuesday Wemail
Student Recognition Webpage Important Upcoming Dates

Friday, May 17th, 6:30pm- Cavs Got Talent

Saturday, May 18th, 2pm-4am- Relay for Life

Saturday, May 18th, 8:30am- 14th Annual Woodson 5k Community Walk/Run

Monday, May 27th- Memorial Day; Schools and Offices Closed

Tuesday, May 28th 7:30pm- Guiding the College-Bound Athlete Seminar

Thursday May 30th, 6pm-7:30pm- The Power of Our Words- Woodson Pyramid Community Night

Friday, May 31st- Last Day of School for Seniors

Monday, June 3rd- Required Graduation Rehearsal, Laptop Return, Cap & Gown Distro, Senior Picnic

Thursday, June 6th- Class of 2024 Graduation , 2pm at EagleBank Arena; All Night Grad Party

Monday, June 10th- Woodson Sports Physical Night

Wednesday, June 12th- Last Day of School for Underclass; Early Release at  10:10am

Woodson's Events & Activities Calendar

FCPS 2023-2024 School Year Calendar

FCPS 2024-25 School Year Calendar

In this Issue

1. Message from Mr. Greata
2. Cavs Got Talent - Tonight!
3. The Power of Our Words - Woodson Pyramid Community Night
4. Yearbook Distribution
5. Class of 2024 Senior Information
6. Senior Laptop Return
7. Calling All Alumni and Friends
8. Spring 2024 SOL Testing
9. Locker Clean Out
10. Medication Pick Up
11. Lost and Found
12. Alumni Visits
13. College and Career Center
14. Lunch Money Refunds and Transfers
15. Calendar Reminder - Memorial Day
16. Update - Summer Residential Governor's School
17. FCPS News

1. Message from Mr. Greata

Good Afternoon Woodson, 

This past Saturday, we took a significant step in our renaming journey and deepened our understanding of its significance to Woodson High School. We traveled to Buckingham County to participate in the Annual Carter G. Woodson Celebration, where we engaged with living history and formed a new partnership with an extraordinary community of educators, historians, and historical figures. 

Among these extraordinary individuals was Jessie Woodson-Johnson, the daughter of one of Carter G. Woodson’s nephews. Standing on the site of Dr. Woodson’s birthplace and hearing about her experiences as one of the first students to integrate Buckingham County Schools was both a privilege and an inspiration. It served as a powerful reminder of the importance of continually studying our complete history, understanding its nuances, and recognizing hidden heroes.

I want to extend my gratitude to Hiroko Roseand her father Luke Rose, who accompanied me, along with two of my sons, to Buckingham County for the celebration of Dr. Carter G. Woodson. They were wonderful companions for the day, and we will be sharing our experiences next week in a recorded discussion following the weekly wrap-up podcast!

We invite families to join us on Thursday, May 30th, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm in Woodson Cafeteria B, for our Woodson Pyramid Community Night: "The Power of Our Words: Combating Hate Speech and Racial Slurs." For more information and to RSVP, please see further details in this edition of the Woodson Weekly.

With only 9 days remaining for seniors, our activities are in full swing. Here are the events for this weekend:

• Cavs Got Talent:Tonight at 6:30 pm in the Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $7.
• Woodson 5K:This Saturday, May 18th, starting at 8:30 am. Lace up your walking and running shoes!
• Relay For Life:Starts at 2:00 pm in the main gym.

Next week, we will welcome rising freshmen from Frost and the inaugural freshman class of Carter G. Woodson High School for our activities fair. We look forward to greeting these future Cavaliers!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Kevin Greata
Principal

Woodson Weekly Wrap-Up Audio!

2. Cavs Got Talent - Tonight!

This year’s Talent Show, Cavs Got Talent, is tonight, Friday, May 17that 6:30 pmin the Woodson Auditorium. Come watch the unique talents of a variety of  Woodson Students. The winners get a prize, and the audience will get to help choose the winners. Tickets at the door cost $7. Order Tickets in Advance. See a variety of acts including singing, dancing, instrumentals, a band, and much more.

Congratulations to our Boys Tennis team for winning the Patriot District Tennis  Championship!

3. The Power of Our Words - Woodson Pyramid Community Night

In Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) and in the Woodson Pyramid, we strive to provide an educational environment where all are welcomed, safe, and supported to learn. Please join the Woodson Pyramid schools as we gather in conversation around standing up to hate speech and racism and the power of our words. You will hear from FCPS and Woodson Pyramid leaders and students, as well as have the opportunity to share your ideas/questions about making our schools a more welcoming and culturally responsive environment for all. 

To help us prepare, please fill out the Google Form to show your intentions to attend and to submit questions/comments to be answered at the event. Please reach out to your school principal if you have any questions. 

• Date: Thursday, May 30th, 2024

• Time: 6:00-7:30 PM

• Location: Woodson High School's Cafeteria B (9525 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22031)

4. Yearbook Distribution

Yearbooks are in! If you ordered a 2024 yearbook for your student, they can pick up their copy during all luncheson Wednesday, May 22and Thursday, May 23in room F107 (directly across from Cafe A & B)

A limited number of books will be available for purchase in F107 on Wednesday, May 22nd after school only, from 3:05pm until 3:45pm in F107.Purchases will be first come, first served and will be $90 cash only. Communication will be sent out once we run out of yearbooks to sell.

Please contact Staci Vega with questions at [email protected] .

Thank you for your support of the Woodson yearbook program!

5. Class of 2024 Senior Information Important Dates for Seniors:

Monday, May 20th, 11:15am-1:15pm- Celebrate Your Plan Day in Auditorium lobby

Thursday, May 30th, 9:45am- Senior Awards Ceremony in Auditorium (See Below)

Thursday, May 30th, 8-9pm- Senior Sunset on grass field behind stadium press box

Friday, May 31st- Last school day for the Class of 2024!

Monday, June 3rd, 9am- Required Graduation Rehearsal, Laptop Return, and Cap & Gown Distribution in Main Gym

Monday, June 3rd- Senior Picnic at Woodson directly following Graduation Rehearsal

Thursday, June 6th, 2pm- Graduation at Eagle Bank Arena

Thursday, June 6th - Friday, June 7th- All Night Grad Party at The St. James (See Below)

*All student financial obligations must be metbefore a student is able to receive their Cap & Gown. Obligations include parking tickets, library fees, senior dues, course fees and tech fees. Outstanding obligations can be checked in Student Services or in the Main Office. *

Please visit our Class of 2024 webpage to see Frequently Asked Questions, Final Exam dates, and so much more!

Seniors! Be sure to stop by the Auditorium lobby on Monday, May 20th to celebrate your post-secondary plans!

Woodson’s All Night Graduation Party needs your helpto make it a success! Please volunteer here to help us out—we cannot do this event without lots of adult support! The All Night Grad Party is a drug-free, alcohol-free all night graduation party to celebrate our Seniors! We'll be celebrating at the beautiful St. James Recreation Complex!

Each senior who wants to attend needs to purchase a ticket which includes casino games, a swimming pool with obstacle course, climbing walls, yard games, a mechanical bull, photo booths, an obstacle course with a warped wall, music, food, and  thousands of dollars in prizes! Your senior won't want to miss the party of the year!  Early registration is very helpful to the Party Planning Committee - please buy your ticket in advance at this link !  

We are also raffling off 10 sets of 8 prime, VIP seats at Graduation! Don’t miss your chance to have the best seat in the house to watch your student graduate! Raffle tickets are available until May 30 in the senior class store.

Questions?Reach out to Kirsten Reddish at [email protected] .

6. Senior Laptop Return

Senior Laptop Return is scheduled for Monday, June 3rd in the Aux Gym after Graduation Rehearsal.

Students must remove any stickers on their laptops before returning it. Students should make sure they return both their laptop and chargeron that day. Students missing a charger must pay to replace it on MySchoolBucks.

• Replacement Laptop Cost:  $444
• Replacement Charger Cost:  $23

Students not attending graduation may return their laptop and charger starting on Tuesday, May 28th to the Tech Office (A112).

7. Calling All Alumni and Friends

Educate Fairfax is proud to introduce FCPS Alumni & Friends, an online network of alumni, teachers, parents/caregivers, and community members with ties to Fairfax County Public Schools. Whether you are a recent FCPS graduate or you’ve returned to Fairfax to work or raise your own family, this network will celebrate our alumni and friends of FCPS through stories, news and events, reunions, homecoming, and other activities. It’s also a great way to rekindle old friendships and build new ones. Join FCPS Alumni & Friends today !

Wellness Wednesday at Woodson!Therapy animals brought sunshine and smiles on a dreary cloudy day during our busy testing season.

8. Spring 2024 SOL Testing

SOL Season – Laptops and Personal Electronic Devices

Students are required to use FCPS-issued laptops for SOL testing. Students are responsible for making sure their software is up to date and their keyboards, screens, etc. are in good working order. To ensure software is up-to-date, laptops should be powered on and connected to the internet before the test date. Updates will download automatically. 

SOL Testing Dates are:

Monday/Tuesday, May 20 or 21 - Biology
Wednesday, May 22 - Algebra 1/Algebra 2
Thursday, May 23 – Geometry

We want to also remind families that students may not have access to their electronic personal devices of any kind (phones, watches, etc.) in the SOL testing environment,except in the case of a documented medical need.  Please be aware that any personal devices carried into the testing environment will be subject to the school’s established procedures for addressing this as a test security concern. 

9. Locker Clean Out

With the school year coming to a close, please remind your students to check their lockers nowfor any belongings, textbooks, musical instruments, or anything else that could be in there.

We will hold an underclass locker clean outduring a return period the week before final exams start. Students will be made aware of this via overhead announcement.

Seniors need to clear out their lockers by 12pm on Friday, May 31st,which is their last school day at Woodson.

Congratulations to our Girls Tennis team for winning the Patriot District Tennis  Championship!

10. Medication Pick-up

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than dismissal time on  Wednesday, June 12. Dismissal is at 10:10am. Medication left in the health room after that time will be discarded. For Non-Emergency over-the-counter medications (ie. Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen, etc.) the deadline is Friday, June 7 at 11:30 A.M.

It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian, however, with parent or guardian written permission, a high school student may transport over-the-counter medications to and from the health room.

If you have any questions, please contact the School Health Aide, Celeste Delahunty at 703-503-4610or  [email protected]  or the Public Health Nurse Josephine Namagandaat  [email protected]

11. Lost and Found

If your student has lost or misplaced items throughout the 23-24 SY, please have them find a Safety and Security assistant during lunches to look in the Lost and Found room.

The last day to check the Lost and Found room is Monday, June 3rd before 3pm. 

12. Alumni Visits

We love to see our alums!

Due to year-end testing and instruction, alumni visits will only be allowed after school hours . If you plan to visit after hours, please reach out to the teacher(s) you would like to visit to make sure they will be available after school.

13. College & Career Center

Resources for College & Career planning can be found on the Woodson College & Career Padlets. All upcoming events with registration links and more detailed info are listed in the Woodson Wide School Calendar . College & Career Center Newsletters are posted HERE .

Questions? Please email [email protected] .

May 20  |  Celebrate Your Plan Day for Seniors Auditorium Lobby All Lunches

May 22  |  Air Force Recruiter Visit All Lunches in between Cafe A & B

May 23  |  Work-Based Learning Day in the Career Center – Internships, Jobs & Resume Help

May 28  |  NOVA Application Session in the Career Center for Seniors

May 30  |  Senior Awards Ceremony in the Auditorium

Don't miss out on our Work-Based Learning Session happening in the College & Career Center on Thursday, May 23! Drop in anytime throughout the day to get expert assistance from Work-Based Learning Specialists. Whether you need help with your resume, want to explore job and internship opportunities, or are figuring out your next steps after graduation, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Open to all grade levels, no pre-registration required.

14. Lunch Money Refunds and Transfers

If you would like to request a refund of money on your student's MySchoolBucks lunch account or transfer the funds between students' accounts, please complete the following instructions.

Requesting a transfer of funds between my students' accounts

Meal account transfers can be requested by e-mailing the following information to [email protected] :

Transfer FROM: Transfer TO:

1. Student Name                              1. Student Name
2. FCPS Student ID #                       2. FCPS Student ID #
3. School Name                                3. School Name

Requesting a refund for my student's meal account

Meal account refunds can be requested by e-mailing the following information to [email protected]

1. Student Name
2. Student ID # (listed on the student's schedule)
3. School Name
4. Parent Name
5. Street Address
6. City, State and Zip code
7. Phone #

Allow 4-6 weeks for transfers and refunds to be completed due to required audit documentation processing.

For full information regarding student lunch accounts, visit https://www.fcps.edu/node/31166.

15. Calendar Reminder: Memorial Day

All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, for the Memorial Day holiday. Learn about the history of Memorial Day . See the employee calendar and the school year calendar .

Attendance!

If you know that your student will be missing part of or all day Friday, May 24th, please call the attendance office now to make them aware. 

703-503-4600

16. Update - Summer Residential Governor's Schools

Congratulations to the following 10 Woodson studentsthat were accepted into the Residential Governor's Schools :

Visual and Performing Arts

• Aiden Brennan
• Dariya Lukashuk 
• James Ngo

Agriculture

• Amy Cung
• Nicolas Tong

Humanities

• Lily Eng
• Bridget Bushman

Engineering

• Jared Jessup

Math, Science and Technology

• Austin Song
• Mia Monroe

17. FCPS News

Students participating in a blood pressure unit. 

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week , the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• Family Life Education Materials Available for Review
• 2024-25 School Year Budget Update
• Free Student Bus Passes

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today .

Previous News, but still important, is located on our Woodson website here.

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Cavalier Athletics For more information on teams and coaches, please visit our Woodson Athletics website at

woodsonsports.com 

TRACK AND STADIUM FIELD ARE CLOSED!! DO NOT ENTER OR JUMP THE FENCES2024 Fall Sports Start Date: August 5, 2024

Cheer -FR/JV/Varsity

Cross Country- Boys and Girls

Field Hockey(Girls)- FR/JV/Varsity

Football FR/JV/Varsity

Golf- Boys and Girls- AUGUST 1st

Volleyball (Girls)- FR/JV/Varsity

Volleyball(Boys)- Varsity

  *** Post Season Games are $5 for Students and $7 for Adults!!*** BOOSTER PASSES NOT ACCEPTEDStay Connected Friday's Woodson Weekly Message Last Week's PTSO Tuesday Message  Other Important Links

Woodson Athletics - www.woodsonsports.com

Activity Registration-  wtwoodson-ar.rschooltoday.com

FCPS Student Athletics-  www.fcps.edu/activities/student-athletics

NFHS Network Live Streaming -  https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/w-t-woodson-high-school-fairfax-va

E-Tix Link -  https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/16311/wtwoodson-high-school-athletics

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Woodson Weekly - May 10

Woodson Weekly is 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. 

To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website .

Para leer este mensaje en otros idiomas, podrán ver las traducciones automáticas en  nuestro sitio web .

Weekly Wrap-up Audio

Listen to a 3 minute audio that sums up the written version of theWoodson Weekly!

PTSO Tuesday Wemail
Student Recognition Webpage

This week we celebrated our amazing Woodson staff for Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you to the students, families, and PTSO who helped recognize the hard work our staff put in day in and day out. 

Important Upcoming Dates

Saturday, May 11th, 7pm-11pm- Senior Prom at Westwood Country Club

Tuesday, May 14th, 7pm- Virtual PTSO Meeting

Thursday, May 16th, 5pm- Peach Pit

Friday, May 17th, 6:30pm- Cavs Got Talent

Saturday, May 18th, 2pm-4am- Relay for Life

Saturday, May 18th, 8:30am- 14th Annual Woodson 5k Community Walk/Run

Monday, May 20th- Celebrate Your Plan Day for Seniors

Monday, May 27th- Memorial Day; Schools and Offices Closed

Tuesday, May 28th 7:30pm- Guiding the College-Bound Athlete Seminar

Thursday, May 30th- Senior Awards Ceremony

Friday, May 31st- Last Day of School for Seniors

Monday, June 3rd- Required Graduation Rehearsal, Laptop Return, Cap & Gown Distro, Senior Picnic

Thursday, June 6th- Class of 2024 Graduation , 2pm at EagleBank Arena; All Night Grad Party

Monday, June 10th- Woodson Sports Physical Night

Wednesday, June 12th- Last Day of School for Underclass; Early Release at  10:10am

Woodson's Events & Activities Calendar

FCPS 2023-2024 School Year Calendar

FCPS 2024-25 School Year Calendar

In this Issue

1. Message from Mr. Greata
2. Class of 2024 Senior Information
3. FCPS Summer Extravaganza
4. Spring 2024 SOL Testing
5. Summer Residential Governor's School
6. Peach Pit
7. Cavs Got Talent
8. Underclass Students - Will You Be Returning to Woodson Next Year?
9. Alumni Visits
10. College and Career Center
11. Lunch Money Refunds and Transfers
12. FCPS News

1. Message from Mr. Greata

Good Afternoon Woodson, 

It's been a thrilling week at Woodson High, marked by AP testing, prom preparations, and teacher celebrations. We experienced a fantastic comeback victory for our girls' soccer team and proud achievements in the District Tennis Championships, where our athletes shone in both singles and doubles. Congratulations to Ryan Battagliaand Marek Raynal Kosecky, our doubles district champions, with Ryan clinching the district singles title as well. For upcoming district games, including baseball and lacrosse, visit woodsonsports.com .

Our students continue to excel and garner well-deserved accolades. Two of our standout athletes, Nathaniel Grannis and Justin Anderson, were honored by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors for their individual VHSL state championship titles. Furthermore, Aiden Brennan, Dariya Lukashuk, James Ngo, Amy Cung, Nicolas Tong, Lily Eng, Jared Jessup, Austin Song, and Mia Monroehave been accepted into the Virginia Governor’s School, a prestigious program that enhances student learning across academics and the arts.

This Saturday marks an important occasion as our student ambassadors and staff head to Buckingham County for the annual Dr. Carter G. Woodson Celebration. This event, which features local historians, scholars from UVA, and relatives of Dr. Woodson, is a profound tribute to his legacy and offers a deep dive into our history. We look forward to sharing all that we learn!

We're also excited for the class of 2024 to enjoy their prom at the Westwood Country Clubthis Saturday. Thanks to the exceptional efforts and creativity of Dr. Disalvo, Denise Holsinger, Bittani Williams, Cyndi Navarrete, and Stephanie Pollack, along with the senior class council-  it's sure to be an unforgettable night. 

Looking ahead, the month is packed with events including district and regional competitions, Peach Piton the 16th, our Talent Showon the 17th, and not one, but two events on the 18th: the Woodson 5Kand Relay for Life. For more information on these events, please look at this week’s weekly for all the details. Senior families, please check your email for detailed graduation information and remember that our Class of 2024 webpage has everything you need regarding graduation.

This week, we thoroughly enjoyed celebrating and thanking our school’s MVPs - our teachers!  Teaching is more than a profession, it is a calling, and it has been said that a good education can change anyone, a great teacher can change everything. Thank you, Woodson teachers, for your incredible dedication and impact.

As we approach the weekend, let us also express our gratitude to our first and forever teachers—our mothers. Happy Mother's Day,and thank you for everything you do!

Kevin Greata
Principal

Woodson Weekly Wrap-Up Audio!

Mr. Greata is always excited when he gets to visit classrooms! Mr. Jeffry's science class completes a sheep heart and lung dissection.

2. Class of 2024 Senior Information Important Dates for Seniors:

Saturday, May 11th, 7-11pm- Senior Prom at Westwood Country Club; Tickets $70

Monday, May 20th, 11:15am-1:15pm- Celebrate Your Plan Day in Auditorium lobby

Thursday, May 30th, 9:45am- Senior Awards Ceremony in Auditorium (See Below)

Thursday, May 30th, 8-9pm- Senior Sunset on grass field behind stadium press box

Friday, May 31st- Last school day for the Class of 2024!

Monday, June 3rd, 9am- Required Graduation Rehearsal, Laptop Return, and Cap & Gown Distribution in Main Gym

Monday, June 3rd- Senior Picnic at Woodson directly following Graduation Rehearsal

Thursday, June 6th, 2pm- Graduation at Eagle Bank Arena

Thursday, June 6th - Friday, June 7th- All Night Grad Party at The St. James (See Below)

*All student financial obligations must be metbefore a student is able to purchase a Prom ticket or to receive their Cap & Gown. Obligations include parking tickets, library fees, senior dues, course fees and tech fees. We will have a compiled list of student obligations at the Prom ticket table next week, and also in Student Services and the Main Office. *

Please visit our Class of 2024 webpage to see Frequently Asked Questions, Final Exam dates, and so much more!

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors recognized the hard work and talent of Nathaniel Grannis(Swim & Dive) and Justin Anderson(Track) for their individual VHSL State Championships. Way to go, Cavs!

3. FCPS Summer Extravaganza

Stop by Woodson High School on Saturday, June 1, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., for the FCPS Summer Extravaganza! Families are invited to participate in engaging educational activities designed to spark curiosity and inspire growth. In addition to learning activities, enjoy tips and helpful information for families. Enjoy face painting, food, music, a moon bounce, a petting zoo, storytime, and student performances — at no cost!

Visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage for more details and register to attend . Registration is not required, but it's helpful for planning purposes.

4. Spring 2024 SOL Testing

SOL Season – Laptops and Personal Electronic Devices

Students are required to use FCPS-issued laptops for SOL testing. Students are responsible for making sure their software is up to date and their keyboards, screens, etc. are in good working order. To ensure software is up-to-date, laptops should be powered on and connected to the internet before the test date. Updates will download automatically. 

SOL Testing Dates are:

Monday/Tuesday, May 20 or 21 - Biology
Wednesday, May 22 - Algebra 1/Algebra 2
Thursday, May 23 – Geometry

We want to also remind families that students may not have access to their electronic personal devices of any kind (phones, watches, etc.) in the SOL testing environment,except in the case of a documented medical need.  Please be aware that any personal devices carried into the testing environment will be subject to the school’s established procedures for addressing this as a test security concern. 

Ms. Duarte's Chemistry class testing out their stomp rockets.

5. Summer Residential Governor's Schools

Summer Residential Governor’s Schools provide high school juniors and seniors with intensive educational experiences in visual and performing arts; humanities; medicine and health sciences; mathematics, science, and technology; or through mentorships in marine science, or engineering.

Each Summer Residential Governor’s School focuses on one special area of interest. Students live on a college or university campus for up to four weeks each summer. During this time, students are involved in classroom and laboratory work, field studies, research, individual and group projects and performances, and seminars with noted scholars, visiting artists, and other professionals. In the three mentorships, students are selected to work side-by-side with research scientists, physicians, and a variety of other professionals

Congratulations to the following Woodson students that were accepted into the Residential Governor's Schools :

Visual and Performing Arts

• Aiden Brennan
• Dariya Lukashuk 
• James Ngo

Agriculture

• Amy Cung
• Nicolas Tong

Humanities

• Lily Eng

Engineering

• Jared Jessup

Math, Science and Technology

• Austin Song
• Mia Monroe

6. Peach Pit

Woodson’s 5th Annual Peach Pit  Boys’ Volleyball game is Thursday, May 16that 5:00 PM in the main gym. The Freshmen-Junior game will start at 5:00pm and the Sophomore-Senior game takes place 15 minutes after the conclusion of the first game. The championship game will begin at 6:30pm. Come out and support Peach Pit!

Students participating in a blood pressure unit. 

7. Cavs Got Talent

This year’s Talent Show, Cavs Got Talent, is Friday, May 17that 6:30 pm in the Woodson Auditorium. Come watch the unique talents of a variety of  Woodson Students. The winners get a prize, and the audience will get to help choose the winners. Presale tickets are $5 and are on sale all next week between the cafeterias and online. Tickets at the door cost $7. Order Tickets in Advance. See a variety of acts including singing, dancing, instrumentals, a band, and much more.

Contact [email protected] for more information.

8. Underclass Students - Will You Be Returning to Woodson Next Year?

If you will not be attending Woodson HS this fall, please let Woodson Student Services know now by clicking here to complete the student intent form . If your student will be returning to Woodson next year, there is no need to complete or return the form .

If your student will not be returning to Woodson next year, please complete the fields at the top of the form (you may leave the Teacher Name field blank). Then check the box that says “No” when asked if the student will be returning to this school next year. Then check the appropriate box from the options listed regarding where your student will be attending school next year. Lastly, please sign and date the form. You may either scan and email the form to return it, or have your student bring it to school and drop it off in Student Services.

Student Services will make sure all transcripts and records are forwarded to your child’s new school so his/her file is complete. If you have any questions, please contact Woodson registrar  Darlene Sheppardat 703-503-4622 or [email protected] .

Cav Kudos! These students were recognized for helping Woodson build a great school culture one interaction at a time.

9. Alumni Visits

We love to see our alums!

Due to year-end testing and instruction, alumni visits will only be allowed after school hours . If you plan to visit after hours, please reach out to the teacher(s) you would like to visit to make sure they will be available after school.

10. College & Career Center

Resources for College & Career planning can be found on the Woodson College & Career Padlets. All upcoming events with registration links and more detailed info are listed in the Woodson Wide School Calendar . College & Career Center Newsletters are posted HERE .

Questions? Please email [email protected] .

May 20  |  Celebrate Your Plan Day for Seniors Auditorium Lobby All Lunches

May 23  |  Work-Based Learning Day in the Career Center – Internships, Jobs & Resume Help

May 28  |  NOVA Application Session in the Career Center for Seniors

May 30  |  Senior Awards Ceremony in the Auditorium

11. Lunch Money Refunds and Transfers

If you would like to request a refund of money on your student's MySchoolBucks lunch account or transfer the funds between students' accounts, please complete the following instructions.

Requesting a transfer of funds between my students' accounts

Meal account transfers can be requested by e-mailing the following information to [email protected] :

Transfer FROM: Transfer TO:

1. Student Name                              1. Student Name
2. FCPS Student ID #                       2. FCPS Student ID #
3. School Name                                3. School Name

Requesting a refund for my student's meal account

Meal account refunds can be requested by e-mailing the following information to [email protected]

1. Student Name
2. Student ID # (listed on the student's schedule)
3. School Name
4. Parent Name
5. Street Address
6. City, State and Zip code
7. Phone #

Allow 4-6 weeks for transfers and refunds to be completed due to required audit documentation processing.

For full information regarding student lunch accounts, visit https://www.fcps.edu/node/31166.

12. FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week , the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• Celebrating Students, Teachers, and Nurses
• Help Raise Awareness of Fentanyl
• 2025 FCPS Budget

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today . 

Previous News, but still important, is located on our Woodson website here.

9525 Main Street Fairfax, VA 22031  | Main Office: 703.503.4600
Attendance: 703.503.4800 |  Web | Facebook |  Twitter

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Cavalier Athletics For more information on teams and coaches, please visit our Woodson Athletics website at

woodsonsports.com 

TRACK AND STADIUM FIELD ARE CLOSED!! DO NOT ENTER OR JUMP THE FENCES2024 Fall Sports Start Date: August 5, 2024

Cheer -FR/JV/Varsity

Cross Country- Boys and Girls

Field Hockey(Girls)- FR/JV/Varsity

Football FR/JV/Varsity

Golf- Boys and Girls- AUGUST 1st

Volleyball (Girls)- FR/JV/Varsity

Volleyball(Boys)- Varsity

  *** Post Season Games are $5 for Students and $7 for Adults!!*** BOOSTER PASSES NOT ACCEPTEDStay Connected Friday's Woodson Weekly Message Last Week's PTSO Tuesday Message  Other Important Links

Woodson Athletics - www.woodsonsports.com

Activity Registration-  wtwoodson-ar.rschooltoday.com

FCPS Student Athletics-  www.fcps.edu/activities/student-athletics

NFHS Network Live Streaming -  https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/w-t-woodson-high-school-fairfax-va

E-Tix Link -  https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/16311/wtwoodson-high-school-athletics

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Woodson Weekly - May 3

Woodson Weekly is 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. 

To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website .

Para leer este mensaje en otros idiomas, podrán ver las traducciones automáticas en  nuestro sitio web .

Weekly Wrap-up Audio

Listen to a 3 minute audio that sums up the written version of theWoodson Weekly!

PTSO Tuesday Wemail
Student Recognition Webpage Important Upcoming Dates

Monday, May 6th - Friday, May 10th- Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week

Saturday, May 11th, 7pm-11pm- Senior Prom at Westwood Country Club

Tuesday, May 14th, 7pm- Virtual PTSO Meeting

Saturday, May 18th, 2pm-4am- Relay for Life

Saturday, May 18th, 8:30am- 14th Annual Woodson 5k Community Walk/Run

Monday, May 20th- Celebrate Your Plan Day for Seniors

Monday, May 27th- Memorial Day; Schools and Offices Closed

Tuesday, May 28th 7:30pm- Guiding the College-Bound Athlete Seminar

Thursday, May 30th- Senior Awards Ceremony

Friday, May 31st- Last Day of School for Seniors

Monday, June 3rd- Required Graduation Rehearsal, Laptop Return, Cap & Gown Distro, Senior Picnic

Thursday, June 6th- Class of 2024 Graduation , 2pm at EagleBank Arena; All Night Grad Party

Monday, June 10th- Woodson Sports Physical Night

Wednesday, June 12th- Last Day of School for Underclass; Early Release at  10:10am

Woodson's Events & Activities Calendar

FCPS 2023-2024 School Year Calendar

FCPS 2024-25 School Year Calendar

Wednesday, May 1st was National Principal's Day. Woodson students and staff celebrated Mr. Greatain so many ways.
Thank you, Mr. Greata, for making Woodson a better place each and every day!

In this Issue

1. Message from Mr. Greata
2. Class of 2024 Senior Information
3. May - Heritage Month
4. Yearbook Orders Now Closed
5. Spring 2024 SOL Testing
6. Required Immunizations for Rising 12th Graders 
7. Spring 2024 Advances Placement (AP) Testing Day Information
8. Underclass Students - Will You Be Returning to Woodson Next Year?
9. College and Career Center
10. FCPS News

Get2Green is FCPS’ sustainability program, and supports green teams at schools with hands-on environmental projects to improve the sustainability of the school and community.

1. Message from Mr. Greata

Good Afternoon Woodson, 

Spring is bustling with activity, showcased at our recent softball and baseball senior nights. A hearty congratulations to all our seniors, and heartfelt thanks to the parents whose support made those evenings truly memorable. With our Spring senior athletes duly honored, our focus now shifts to districts, kicked off with boys and girls tennis matches yesterday. Keep an eye on woodsonsports.com for updates on upcoming district competitions.

Did you know that our school boasts one of the most robust Get2Greeninitiatives in the county? Our environmental club tends to an extensive garden yielding potatoes, greens, and carrots, among other delights. Just last year, their efforts culminated in a generous donation of 700 lbs of produce to Food for Others. Recently, Joseph Tsoand Andrew Kimshowcased our school's environmental stewardship to FCPS administrators, igniting inspiration for similar endeavors. Meanwhile, Syd Huffmanand Victoria Shittushared their transformative journey at the Get2Green Symposium, highlighting the profound impact of environmental education on their holistic development. Additionally, Emma Figand her troop added a touch of Springtime splendor to our outside dining space and built some beautiful butterfly gardens.

Attention all former Little Run Roadrunners, families, and friends! Join us as we celebrate Little Run's 60th Anniversary on Saturday, May 18th from 11 am to 2 pm. It promises to be a day brimming with joy, delicious food, melodious tunes, engaging games, and cherished memories. RSVP and volunteer for the event through the provided link to ensure your spot in this special occasion.

A resounding applause to Nathaniel Kurland, who stands among the illustrious few - one of only 7 FCPS students awarded corporate-sponsored scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Such recognition is reserved for the brightest minds, with a mere 770 National Merit finalists chosen to receive this prestigious honor. Bravo!

As we gear up for the weekend, let's not forget that next week marks both Teacher Appreciation Weekand National School Nurse Dayon May 8th. Let's come together to express our gratitude and appreciation for the exceptional dedication and care our teachers and staff shower upon our students each day.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend ahead,

Kevin Greata
Principal

Woodson Weekly Wrap-Up Audio!

Woodson student, Emma Fig, and her troop building a butterfly garden in the outside dining space behind the cafeteria.
Way to welcome Spring at Woodson!

2. Class of 2024 Senior Information Important Dates for Seniors:

Saturday, May 11th, 7-11pm- Senior Prom at Westwood Country Club; Tickets $70

Monday, May 20th, 11:15am-1:15pm- Celebrate Your Plan Day in Auditorium lobby

Thursday, May 30th, 9:45am- Senior Awards Ceremony in Auditorium (See Below)

Thursday, May 30th, 8-9pm- Senior Sunset on grass field behind stadium press box

Friday, May 31st- Last school day for the Class of 2024!

Monday, June 3rd, 9am- Required Graduation Rehearsal, Laptop Return, and Cap & Gown Distribution in Main Gym

Monday, June 3rd- Senior Picnic at Woodson directly following Graduation Rehearsal

Thursday, June 6th, 2pm- Graduation at Eagle Bank Arena

Thursday, June 6th - Friday, June 7th- All Night Grad Party at The St. James (See Below)

*All student financial obligations must be metbefore a student is able to purchase a Prom ticket or to receive their Cap & Gown. Obligations include parking tickets, library fees, senior dues, course fees and tech fees. We will have a compiled list of student obligations at the Prom ticket table next week, and also in Student Services and the Main Office. *

Please visit our Class of 2024 webpage to see Frequently Asked Questions, Final Exam dates, and so much more!

Senior Awards Ceremony

Senior Awards Ceremony is on Thursday, May 30th, 9:45 – 11:15amin the Auditorium. All seniors are invited to join us in honoring the achievements of our Class of 2024 at the Senior Awards Ceremony. We'll recognize U.S. Service Academy appointments, ROTC scholarships, military enlistments, academic accomplishments, as well as faculty and leadership awards. Personal invitations will be sent out to students who are receiving an award by May 15. Business casual attire is requested.

Seniors who report their scholarships via this  SURVEY (due May 15)  will have their names displayed on a rolling slide and in our printed senior awards program.

All Night Grad Party

Woodson’s All Night Graduation Party needs your helpto make it a success! Please volunteer here to help us out— the PTSO cannot do this event without lots of adult support! The All Night Grad Party is a drug-free, alcohol-free all night graduation party to celebrate our Seniors! We'll be celebrating at the beautiful St. James Recreation Complex!

Each senior who wants to attend needs to purchase a ticket which includes casino games, a swimming pool with obstacle course, climbing walls, yard games, a mechanical bull, photo booths, an obstacle course with a warped wall, music, food, and  thousands of dollars in prizes! Your senior won't want to miss the party of the year!  Early registration is very helpful to the Party Planning Committee - please buy your ticket in advance at this link !  

We are also raffling off 10 sets of 8 prime, VIP seats at Graduation! Don’t miss your chance to have the best seat in the house to watch your student graduate! Raffle tickets are available until May 30 in the senior class store.

Questions?Reach out to Kirsten Reddish at [email protected] .

3. May - Heritage Month

People with ancestral roots in Asia and the islands of the Pacific have been integral to the story of America. In 1992, May was designated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to celebrate their heritage and contributions.

May is designated Jewish American Heritage Month to recognize the history of Jewish contributions to American culture and acknowledge the diverse achievements of the Jewish community in the U.S. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.

4. Yearbook Orders Now Closed

The ordering window for the 2023-2024 yearbook has now been closed. In person sales will be extremely limited and on a first come, first served basis. Once we sell out, we are out!

The distribution date of preordered yearbooks and in person sales will be announced soon.

5. Spring 2024 SOL Testing

SOL Season – Laptops and Personal Electronic Devices

Students are required to use FCPS-issued laptops for SOL testing. Students are responsible for making sure their software is up to date and their keyboards, screens, etc. are in good working order. To ensure software is up-to-date, laptops should be powered on and connected to the internet before the test date. Updates will download automatically. 

SOL Testing Dates are:

Monday/Tuesday, May 20 or 21 - Biology
Wednesday, May 22 - Algebra 1/Algebra 2
Thursday, May 23 – Geometry

We want to also remind families that students may not have access to their electronic personal devices of any kind (phones, watches, etc.) in the SOL testing environment,except in the case of a documented medical need.  Please be aware that any personal devices carried into the testing environment will be subject to the school’s established procedures for addressing this as a test security concern. 

Mr. Ferraris, Woodson Security Assistant, visits Ms. Bankson's and Ms. Goto'sclass to speak about appropriate behaviors for high school students. The students were so excited to have him visit, and even more so excited to hear that he is a retired police officer!

6. Required Immunizations for Rising 12th Graders

Immunizations are required for all students entering 7th and 12th grades this fall. Visit FCPS’ immunization webpage to learn about the required vaccines.  

Caregivers should ask their private healthcare provider or the health department to review their student's immunization record to ensure that their student has received these required immunizations. 

Twelfth grade students must submit documentation of the Meningococcal vaccine.

Get more information on all student immunization requirements .

7. Spring 2024 Advances Placement (AP) Testing Day Information

AP Testing begins Monday, May 6th.  Students should report to Cafeteria B for morning exams no later than 7:45AM.  Students should report for afternoon exams no later than 11:45AMto the Auditorium Lobby or Cav Hall.  Students taking afternoon exams will not finish testing until 4:00PM. Please plan your transportation accommodations accordingly.

Only students with Woodson Parking Permits may park in school lots for AP testing.

Students may NOT bring backpacks, cell phones, smartwatches, etc. to AP testing rooms.Students must make arrangements to leave these items at home or in cars or lockers. Teachers and administrators are not responsible for student belongings.

Thanks to your generous donations of 2 liter soda bottles, our Biology classes were able to create biome bottles in an ecology lab this week!

8. Underclass Students - Will You Be Returning to Woodson Next Year?

If you will not be attending Woodson HS this fall, please let Woodson Student Services know now by clicking here to complete the student intent form . If your student will be returning to Woodson next year, there is no need to complete or return the form .

If your student will not be returning to Woodson next year, please complete the fields at the top of the form (you may leave the Teacher Name field blank). Then check the box that says “No” when asked if the student will be returning to this school next year. Then check the appropriate box from the options listed regarding where your student will be attending school next year. Lastly, please sign and date the form. You may either scan and email the form to return it, or have your student bring it to school and drop it off in Student Services.

Student Services will make sure all transcripts and records are forwarded to your child’s new school so his/her file is complete. If you have any questions, please contact Woodson registrar  Darlene Sheppardat 703-503-4622 or [email protected] .

Calling all current and former Little Run Roadrunners, families, and friends! We are excited to celebrate our 60th Year Anniversary on Saturday, May 18th from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.Please join us for a day of fun, food, music, games, and memories. Here is a link to RSVP and/or volunteer for the Little Run. Also, we have custom 60th year anniversary t-shirts that can be purchase here .

Woodson Athletic Sports Physical Night - June 10th

Sports Physical Night Info

Please sign up for an appointment slot here .

Questions? Reach out to Woodson ATC Chris Hogge at [email protected]

9. College & Career Center

Resources for College & Career planning can be found on the Woodson College & Career Padlets. All upcoming events with registration links and more detailed info are listed in the Woodson Wide School Calendar . College & Career Center Newsletters are posted HERE .

Questions? Please email [email protected] .

May 4  |  Trade Union Jobs & Career Fair @ Dulles Expo Center

May 20  |  Celebrate Your Plan Day for Seniors Auditorium Lobby All Lunches

May 23  |  Work-Based Learning Day in the Career Center – Internships, Jobs & Resume Help

May 28  |  NOVA Application Session in the Career Center for Seniors

May 30  |  Senior Awards Ceremony in the Auditorium

Mr. Sorenson's Physics class created inflatables for their Work & Power lab and our Special Education department was able to utilize them for decorations at their Day Prom!

10. FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week , the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• May Webinars and Events for Families
• Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and 12th Graders
• No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today . 

Previous News, but still important, is located on our Woodson website here.

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woodsonsports.com 

2024 Fall Sports Start Date: August 5, 2024

Cheer -FR/JV/Varsity

Cross Country- Boys and Girls

Field Hockey(Girls)- FR/JV/Varsity

Football FR/JV/Varsity

Golf- Boys and Girls- AUGUST 1st

Volleyball (Girls)- FR/JV/Varsity

Volleyball(Boys)- Varsity

  Stay Connected Friday's Woodson Weekly Message Last Week's PTSO Tuesday Message  Other Important Links

Woodson Athletics - www.woodsonsports.com

Activity Registration-  wtwoodson-ar.rschooltoday.com

FCPS Student Athletics-  www.fcps.edu/activities/student-athletics

NFHS Network Live Streaming -  https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/w-t-woodson-high-school-fairfax-va

E-Tix Link -  https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/16311/wtwoodson-high-school-athletics

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Woodson Weekly - April 26

Woodson Weekly is 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. 

To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website .

Para leer este mensaje en otros idiomas, podrán ver las traducciones automáticas en  nuestro sitio web .

Weekly Wrap-up Audio

Listen to a 3 minute audio that sums up the written version of theWoodson Weekly!

PTSO Tuesday Wemail
Student Recognition Webpage Important Upcoming Dates

Monday, April 29th- Prom Tickets go on Sale

Friday, May 3rd- Orthodox Good Friday; Teacher Work Day, No School for Students

Saturday, May 11th- Senior Prom

Saturday, May 18th, 2pm-4am- Relay for Life

Saturday, May 18th, 8:30am- 14th Annual Woodson 5k Community Walk/Run

Monday, May 27th- Memorial Day; Schools and Offices Closed

Tuesday, May 28th 7:30pm- Guiding the College-Bound Athlete Seminar

Friday, May 31st- Last Day of School for Seniors

Monday, June 3rd- Required Graduation Rehearsal, Laptop Return, Cap & Gown Distro, Senior Picnic

Thursday, June 6th, 2pm- Class of 2024 Graduation, EagleBank Arena

Monday, June 10th- Woodson Sports Physical Night

Wednesday, June 12th- Last Day of School for Underclass; Early Release at  10:10am

Woodson's Events & Activities Calendar

FCPS 2023-2024 School Year Calendar

FCPS 2024-25 School Year Calendar

Students had the opportunity to pie a teacher within the Math department at Friday's Hey Day event!

In this Issue

1. Message from Mr. Greata
2. Last Chance to Order the 2023-2024 Yearbook
3. Month of the Military Child 
4. Woodson Deaf Academic Bowl Team
5. Spring 2024 SOL Testing
6. Senior Prom
7. All Night Grad Party
8. Little Run ES 60th Year Anniversary
9. Counselor Corner
10. College and Career Center
11. Volunteers Still Needed to Proctor AP Exams 
12. FCPS News

1. Message from Mr. Greata

Good Afternoon Woodson, 

What a fantastic week we’ve had! Our Hey Day was a tremendous success, thanks to everyone's enthusiasm and participation. From delicious treats to exciting games, it was a joy to see our community come together to support our clubs. A special shoutout to our staff and students who participated in the volleyball game – congratulations to the faculty on their victory!

We also took a moment to celebrate our wonderful administrative professionals. A heartfelt thank you to Jackie O’Brien, Gina D’Angelo, Debbie Glover, Darlene Sheppard, Alexa Pugnetti, Cyndi Navarrete, Casey Delaney, Lynley Esposito, Michele Eovito, Leslee Little, Meri Farling, Rena Francis, and Marianna Conroyfor their dedication to making Woodson a welcoming and smoothly operated school. Your efforts are greatly appreciated by us all.

Huge congratulations to our Deaf Academic Bowl students Sonan Sahgal, Maggie Smallwood, Ryan Chelline, and Karine Jelalian. This past weekend, they placed 3rd in the nation!!  What an accomplishment. Thank you so much to their dedicated coaches Shan Pillai and Julie Clinch!

Looking Ahead -

• Starting tomorrow April 27th, our track and stadium will be closed for renovations, scheduled to reopen in mid-August. We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this improvement period.
• Seniors, don’t forget to secure your tickets for the All Night Grad Party! Prices will increase after April 30th. Also, Prom tickets will go on sale starting Monday. For more details, read further down into the Woodson Weekly.
• Mark your calendars for May 3rd, which is a Teacher Work Day. 

This Weekend’s Highlights -

• Don’t miss out on Woodson Drama’s spring play, "1776,” premiering tonight at 7 PM. For additional showtimes and ticket information, please visit wtwdrama.org .

Thank you to our students, staff, and community. It has been another wonderful week, and let’s look forward to what we can achieve together next!

Have a great weekend,

Kevin Greata
Principal

Woodson Weekly Wrap-Up Audio!

2024 Woodson Art Show.
Artwork shown above was created by Woodson senior Liana Kim.

2. Last Chance to Order the 2023-2024 Yearbook

Last Call! Saturday, April 27this your last chance to purchase a guaranteed copy of the 2023-2024 yearbook. In person sales will be extremely limited and on a first come, first served basis. Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com  and enter Woodson’s code, 5278. Don’t miss out!

3. Month of the Military Child

Did you know?

• There are 69 Purple Star Schools in FCPS and Woodson is one of them!  Are you interested in finding out more about what that means? There are several organizations that help new students transition to Woodson and help feel more at home and adjust. There is the ambassador program run by counselors Ms. Wood and Ms. Walter, and there is also Operation Patriot which is run by Social Studies teacher Mr. Rosebrock. 
• The Coast Guard is not part of the Department of Defense, but it is part of Homeland Security. The Coast Guard was founded August 4, 1790.

4. Woodson Deaf Academic Bowl Team

The Woodson Deaf Academic Bowl team competed at the National Academic Bowl Competition 2024 in Washington D.C. this past weekend. The team consisted of students Sonan Sahgal, Maggie Smallwood, Ryan Chelline, and Karine Jelalian, and coaches Shan Pillai and Julie Clinch. Amid fierce competition, our talented students showcased their unwavering dedication and skill, earning a well-deserved third place in the Nationals. California School for the Deaf at Fremont and Model Secondary School for the Deaf secured the top spots, but our team’s performance was nothing short of outstanding. Their precision, energy, and teamwork resonated throughout the arena, leaving an indelible mark on the National stage. We applaud their commitment and congratulate them on this remarkable achievement. For more details, you can check out the results here . 

Thank you to our amazing Administrative Professionalsfor not only the forward facing help you provide our students, staff, families, and community, but for all of the behind the scenes work that you do so effortlessly.
We appreciate you!

5. Spring 2024 SOL Testing

SOL Testing Dates are:

Tuesday/Wednesday, April 30 or May 1 – English Reading
Thursday, May 2 - Chemistry, Geosystems, VAUS History
Monday/Tuesday, May 20 or 21 - Biology
Wednesday, May 22 - Algebra 1/Algebra 2
Thursday, May 23 – Geometry

SOL Season – Laptops and Personal Electronic Devices

Students are required to use FCPS-issued laptops for SOL testing. Students are responsible for making sure their software is up to date and their keyboards, screens, etc. are in good working order. To ensure software is up-to-date, laptops should be powered on and connected to the internet before the test date. Updates will download automatically. 

If students need FCPS laptop technical support at Woodson HS, please submit a ticket using the Student Support Request Page .

Our walk-in hours in Room A112/A114 are: 

• Odd Days during Learning Seminar
• Monday - 7:45am - 8:10am

Any other time you should try to make an appointment using a ticket from the Support Portal.

We want to also remind families that students may not have access to their electronic personal devices of any kind (phones, watches, etc.) in the SOL testing environment,except in the case of a documented medical need.  Please be aware that any personal devices carried into the testing environment will be subject to the school’s established procedures for addressing this as a test security concern. 

Cav Kudos! These students were recognized for helping Woodson build a great school culture one interaction at a time.

6. Senior Prom

Prom Tickets will be on sale during all lunches in between the cafeterias Monday, April 29th until Friday, May 10th. Tickets are $70 each. Senior Prom will take place on Saturday, May 11th 7:00pm-11:00pm at Westwood Country Club.

All student financial obligations must be metbefore a student is able to purchase their Prom ticket or a ticket is purchased for them. Obligations include parking tickets, library fees, senior dues, course fees and tech fees. We will have a compiled list of student obligations at the Prom ticket table when they go on sale.

If you are planning on bringing a non Woodson student as your guest, you must complete the Prom Guest Form prior to purchasing tickets. Please note that this form has parts that require certain signatures and it must be turned in to Woodson Administration/Main Office no later than Wednesday, May 8th. 

Additional Senior Events:

Thursday, May 30th 8-9pm- Senior Sunset 

Monday, June 3rd- Senior Picnic - following directly after Graduation Rehearsal, Laptop Return, and Cap & Gown Distro

Please visit our Class of 2024 webpage to see Frequently Asked Questions, Final Exam dates, and so much more!

Our Special Education department celebrating with students at Day Prom on Friday.

7. All Night Grad Party

Woodson’s All Night Graduation Party is coming up fast and the Early Bird ticket sale ends this month at midnight on April 30th!   Buy your discounted ticket now at this link! The All Night Grad Party is a drug-free, alcohol-free all night graduation party to celebrate our Seniors! We'll be celebrating at the beautiful St. James Recreation Complex!

Each senior who wants to attend needs to purchase a ticket which includes casino games, a swimming pool with obstacle course, climbing walls, yard games, a mechanical bull, photo booths, an obstacle course with a warped wall, a hypnotist, music, food, and  thousands of dollars in prizes! Your senior won't want to miss the party of the year!  Early registration is very helpful to the Party Planning Committee - please buy your ticket in advance! Discounted tickets are $100 until the end of April. June 6-7: 11:00pm - 5:00am. 

We are also raffling off 10 sets of 8 prime, VIP seats at Graduation! Don’t miss your chance to have the best seat in the house to watch your student graduate! Raffle tickets are available until May 30 in the senior class store.

Questions?Reach out to Kirsten Reddish at [email protected] .

8. Little Run ES 60th Year Anniversary

Calling all current and former Little Run Roadrunners, families, and friends! We are excited to celebrate our 60th Year Anniversary on Saturday, May 18th from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.Please join us for a day of fun, food, music, games, and memories. Here is a link to RSVP and/or volunteer for the Little Run. Also, we have custom 60th year anniversary t-shirts that can be purchase here .

WTW Drama Presents the Musical, 1776 . 

Purchase your tickets at the door or at wtwdrama.org

Performances:
Friday, April 26th at 7pm
Saturday, April 27th at 1pm and 7pm
Friday, May 3rd at 7pm
Saturday, May 4th at 1pm and 7pm

9. Counselor Corner

With just a few weeks left in the school year, we encourage students to finish well. You have plenty of time to positively  impact your grades or maintain your academic momentum. Use appointment passes during Returns, use the Academic Support padlet  for content help and SOL released tests . We have tips on how to guard against procrastination and how to manage test anxiety .

For stress management, our Social/Emotional Supports padlet  has many resources. We recommend using breathing techniques ahead of a big test or assignment, or in the moment of overwhelm. Find a breathing bubble on our Woodson Wellness site  to guide you or learn the 4-7-8 Breathing technique  to use at any time. 

Seniors!With May 31, your last day(!) coming, please remember that regular attendance and commitment will help guard against “senioritis”. Maintain your status with your intended university by following through with strong grades and completing a successful high school transcript. If you are unsure of your plans or need support in your final decision, please see your counselor. We will host a final application workshop  on May 28 at 10:15 in the Career Center for students who intend to start their college journey at NOVA.

Thank you to our students, parents, and faculty who partnered with us for our Spring Advisory Council meeting. It was a huge success and gave us an opportunity to connect, highlight our services, and receive feedback for future programming. We also celebrated our military-connected students with a breakfast. We love connecting with our community!

Woodson Athletic Sports Physical Night - June 10th

Sports Physical Night Info

Please sign up for an appointment slot here .

Questions? Reach out to Woodson ATC Chris Hogge at [email protected]

Student clubs participating at Hey Day.

10. College & Career Center

Resources for College & Career planning can be found on the Woodson College & Career Padlets. All upcoming events with registration links and more detailed info are listed in the Woodson Wide School Calendar . College & Career Center Newsletters are posted HERE .

Questions? Please email [email protected] .

April 30  |  Jumpstart2NOVA Info Session for Seniors

May 4  |  Trade Union Jobs & Career Fair @ Dulles Expo Center

May 20  |  Celebrate Your Plan Day for Seniors Auditorium Lobby All Lunches

May 23  |  Work-Based Learning Day in the Career Center – Internships, Jobs & Resume Help

May 28  |  NOVA Application Session in the Career Center for Seniors

May 30  |  Senior Awards Ceremony in the Auditorium

Senior Awards Ceremony on Thursday, May 30, 9:45 – 11:15 am in the Auditorium. All seniors are invited to join us in honoring the achievements of our Class of 2024 at the Senior Awards Ceremony. We'll recognize U.S. Service Academy appointments, ROTC scholarships, military enlistments, academic accomplishments, as well as faculty and leadership awards. Personal invitations will be sent out to students who are receiving an award by May 15. Business casual attire is requested. Seniors who report their scholarships via this  SURVEY (due May 15)  will have their names displayed on a rolling slide and in our printed senior awards program.

11. Volunteers Still Needed to Proctor AP Exams

Student Services is still looking for parent volunteers to help proctor AP exams in May! Shifts are typically from 7:30-11:30am or 11:00-3:00pm, with some variation depending on the exam, and you may sign up for as many shifts as you’d like. A more specific schedule will be shared closer to the AP exam testing window. No experience or training is required…we’ll show you everything you need to know! If you are able to volunteer and help, please contact Woodson school counselors Jamie Korpacz( [email protected] ) and Victoria Powell( [email protected] ). Thank you!

Woodson Student Paige Mellickphotographing the Woodson 2024 Art Show. This showcase is of Kassidy Shaw's artwork. 

12. FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week , the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
• Weigh in on School Health Services
• FCPS Shines Bright With Continued ENERGY STAR® Recognition

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today . 

Previous News, but still important, is located on our Woodson website here.

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****NEW WOODSON TRACK STARTS APRIL 26TH!!!!! Stadium Complex Closed April 26th- August 2024 No use of Turf or Track Facility   Our new Track project will start on April 26th. The  stadium field and track will be closed for use until further notice. We are hoping to be open for business by mid-August. The Student Activities Office is working on plans for all of our programs while the stadium is closed. Thank you for your patience!   Cavalier Athletics

For more information on teams and coaches, please visit our Woodson Athletics website at www.woodsonsports.com 

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2024 Fall Sports Start Date: August 5, 2024

Cheer -FR/JV/Varsity

Cross Country- Boys and Girls

Field Hockey(Girls)- FR/JV/Varsity

Football FR/JV/Varsity

Golf- Boys and Girls- AUGUST 1st

Volleyball (Girls)- FR/JV/Varsity

Volleyball(Boys)- Varsity

  Athletic Booster Pass Sale!

Avoid the lines! Woodson Booster Passes provide free entry to all Woodson Home regular season sporting events. 

For a limited time, a student membership is ONLY $50!

Visit our Booster Pass webpage for more information, or scan the QR Code above. 

Stay Connected Friday's Woodson Weekly Message Last Week's PTSO Tuesday Message  Other Important Links

Woodson Athletics - www.woodsonsports.com

Activity Registration-  wtwoodson-ar.rschooltoday.com

FCPS Student Athletics-  www.fcps.edu/activities/student-athletics

NFHS Network Live Streaming -  https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/w-t-woodson-high-school-fairfax-va

E-Tix Link -  https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/16311/wtwoodson-high-school-athletics

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Woodson Weekly - April 19

Woodson Weekly is 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. 

To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website .

Para leer este mensaje en otros idiomas, podrán ver las traducciones automáticas en  nuestro sitio web .

Weekly Wrap-up Audio

Listen to a 3 minute audio that sums up the written version of theWoodson Weekly!

PTSO Tuesday Wemail
Student Recognition Webpage Important Upcoming Dates

Saturday, April 20th, 10am-5pm- Annual Woodson Football Mattress Fundraiser 

Wednesday, April 24th- Woodson Key Club & INOVA Blood Drive

Friday, May 3rd- Orthodox Good Friday; Teacher Work Day, No School for Students

Saturday, May 11th- Class of 2024 Prom, Westwood Country Club

Saturday, May 18th, 8:30am- Woodson 5K

Saturday, May 18th, 2pm-4am- Relay for Life

Saturday, May 18th, 8:30am- 14th Annual Woodson 5k Community Walk/Run

Monday, May 27th- Memorial Day; Schools and Offices Closed

Tuesday, May 28th 7:30pm- Guiding the College-Bound Athlete Seminar

Friday, May 31st- Last Day of School for Seniors

Thursday, June 6th, 2pm- Class of 2024 Graduation, EagleBank Arena

Monday, June 10th- Sports Physical Night

Wednesday, June 12th- Last Day of School for Underclass; Early Release

Woodson's Events & Activities Calendar

FCPS 2023-2024 School Year Calendar

FCPS 2024-25 School Year Calendar

In this Issue

1. Message from Mr. Greata
2. 3rd Quarter Report Cards
3. Month of the Military Child 
4. Woodson Key Club & INOVA Blood Drive
5. Spring 2024 SOL Testing
6. Prom and Feeder School Grad Walks
7. Woodson 5K and Relay for Life
8. WTW Drama Presents the Musical 1776
9. Woodson Sports Physical Night - June 10th
10. FAFSA Help
11. College and Career Center
12. Spring 2024 Advanced Placement (AP) Testing Attendance
13. PTSO Information
14. FCPS News

1. Message from Mr. Greata

Good Afternoon Woodson, 

It has been an amazing week at Woodson and I am excited to share with you the recent accomplishments and upcoming opportunities within our vibrant school community. 

This past week, our students displayed exceptional talent and creativity at the Pyramid Art Showand the Senior/AP Art Show. I was truly impressed by the variety and depth of the artwork presented. Each exhibition was unique and demonstrated the individual expressiveness and perspectives of our amazing student artists. Additionally, our band, orchestra, chorus, and guitar students broadened their horizons on their trip to New York City, where they received world-class instruction and visited significant cultural sites, including the 911 Memorial and Times Square.

Our College Partnership Programstudents recently visited St. Mary’s College of Maryland, gaining valuable insights into college life and opportunities. College Partnership Program is a countywide enrichment program that supports students as they explore, apply to, and enroll in college. This trip is just one of the many ways we support our students in their journey to higher education. Thank you Eileen Oviatt, Bryce Benson, Katherine Stransky, and Megan Howardfor planning and supporting this trip.

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all who contribute to the success of our school. Next Wednesday we will be celebrating our administrative staff in the front office, student services, and CSS program, on Administrative Professionals Day. They deserve a special mention for their unwavering support of our school community. They set the welcoming tone at our school and are always ready to assist anyone, anytime. 

We were also honored to thank our military families at this month’s breakfast, highlighting the strength their community brings to our community. Events like these serve as a testament to the resilience and commitment that run deep within our school community. Thank you to our Military Family and Life Counselor Alaina Anderson, DSS Josh Peters, Admin Assistant Debbie Glover, Counselors Adrienne Woodand Lizzie Walterfor organizing this event. And thank you to everyone that put on purple this past Wednesday to show support for these cherished families.

There are lots of ways to get involved at Woodson next week, including our INOVA blood drive, PTSO Survey Fundraiser , AP proctoring, and joining the PTSO Board of Directors. Please see below for more information about each of these opportunities. 

Have a great weekend,

Kevin Greata
Principal

Woodson Weekly Wrap-Up Audio!

2. 3rd Quarter Report Cards

3rd Quarter Report Cards were distributed to students on Thursday, April 18th during 7th period. 

If your student has an off-campus waiver or Academy class for 7th period, their report card is in the Student Services office for pickup.

3. Month of the Military Child

Did you know?

• We wear the color purple on PurpleUp! Day because it was chosen to symbolize all branches of the military, as it is a combination of Army green, Marine Corps crimson, and Coast Guard, Air Force, Space Force and Navy blue.
• The Army, which is the oldest branch of the U.S military, is also the service branch with the most personnel. In 2022, there were 461,657 active members. The Navy is the second largest with 346,000 and it was founded on October 13, 1775.

Congratulations to Woodson Junior Mia Ramosfor being selected as a new blog editor for the military teens blog "In Bloom" !

Our community helped turn FCPS purple on PurpleUp! Day, Wednesday, April 17th in recognition of FCPS’ 14,000 enrolled military-connected students. 

4. Woodson Key Club & INOVA Blood Drive  Blood Donation Appointments Available!

Woodson Key Club is partnering with INOVA Blood Drive on  Wednesday, April 24th in the Aux Gymand we have 128 slots to fill! We encourage students to come to Ms. Phu's room G119 to pick up a parent consent form! We would love to have parents donate blood too, so please email Marie Phu at [email protected] to schedule an appointment time between 8am-2pm. Parent appointments are required, as Woodson will not accept walk-ins.

5. Spring 2024 SOL Testing

SOL Testing Dates are:

Tuesday/Wednesday, April 30 or May 1 – English Reading
Thursday, May 2 - Chemistry, Geosystems, VAUS History
Monday/Tuesday, May 20 or 21 - Biology
Wednesday, May 22 - Algebra 1/Algebra 2
Thursday, May 23 – Geometry

SOL Season – Laptops and Personal Electronic Devices

Students are required to use FCPS-issued laptops for SOL testing. Students are responsible for making sure their software is up to date and their keyboards, screens, etc. are in good working order. To ensure software is up-to-date, laptops should be powered on and connected to the internet before the test date. Updates will download automatically. All hardware repairs must be completed by Tuesday, April 25th. 

If students need FCPS laptop technical support at Woodson HS, please submit a ticket using the Student Support Request Page .

Our walk-in hours in Room A112/A114 are: 

• Odd Days during Learning Seminar
• Monday - 7:45am - 8:10am

Any other time you should try to make an appointment using a ticket from the Support Portal.

We want to also remind families that students may not have access to their electronic personal devices of any kind (phones, watches, etc.) in the SOL testing environment,except in the case of a documented medical need.  Please be aware that any personal devices carried into the testing environment will be subject to the school’s established procedures for addressing this as a test security concern. 

This week our College Partnership Program (CPP) visited St. Mary’s College of Maryland where they participated in an information session with an admissions officer, took a student-led tour, and ate lunch in the campus dining hall.
Thank you Eileen Oviatt, Bryce Benson, Katherine Stransky, and Megan Howardfor being mentors for this student group!

6. Prom and Feeder School Grad Walks

Prom will take place on Saturday, May 11that Westwood Country Club.

The incorrect ticket price was advertised in last weeks Woodson Weekly. The correct ticket price for Prom is $70.

Please note, all student financial obligations must be metbefore a student is able to purchase their Prom ticket or a ticket is purchased for them. Obligations include parking tickets, library fees, senior dues, course fees and tech fees. We will have a compiled list of student obligations at the Prom ticket table when they go on sale.

Tickets will be on sale during all lunches in between the cafeterias Monday, April 29th until Friday, May 10th. 

If you are planning on bringing a non Woodson student as your guest, you must complete the Prom Guest Form prior to purchasing tickets. Please note that this form has parts that require certain signatures and it must be turned in to Woodson Administration/Main Office no later than Wednesday, May 8th. 

  Feeder School Grad Walks 

Seniors! Save the date to visit your former elementary school and share your graduation with students and staff! Meet in the lobby of your elementary school dressed in your cap and gown on the following dates and times:

Monday, June 3rd:

• Olde Creek, 2:00pm
• Fairfax Villa, 2:30pm
• Mantua, 2:30pm
• Little Run, 2:30pm

Wednesday, June 5th:

• Wakefield Forest, 2:30pm
• Canterbury Woodson, 2:30pm

For our military dependent graduating seniors! We know it may not be possible for you to visit your former elementary school. Maybe you have moved once, maybe more than 12 times! We see you. We want to honor you. We will have a Grad Walk at Woodson. The date and time will be announced soon. 

Please visit our Class of 2024 webpage to see Frequently Asked Questions, Final Exam dates, and so much more!

7. Woodson 5K and Relay for Life

The 14th Annual Woodson 5k Community Walk/Runwill be on Saturday, May 18th at 8:30amat Woodson HS.  All proceeds benefit Max Pound Foundation. Members of the Woodson Community can register for $30 on-line or mail-in registration forms before Friday, May 3. The price increases to $40 after May 3rd. Woodson students and staff can register for just $20 – only through MySchoolBucks .

Questions?Email Dan Schaefer at [email protected]

Mark your calendars, rally your friends and family, and let's make Saturday, May 18tha day dedicated to celebrating life, honoring survivors, and remembering loved ones. Woodson's annual Relay for Life will take place in the Main Gym and Aux Gym on May 18th starting at 2pm and ending at 4amon Sunday the 19th. Whether you want to register a team, join an existing team, or simply come along to show your support, RelayForLife.org/FCPS is your gateway to making a difference.

Questions?Email James Cho at [email protected]

8. WTW Drama Presents the Musical 1776

Check out the highly energized production of the musical 1776 at Woodson running this Friday and Saturday. Before there was Hamilton there was 1776 – John Adams is desperately trying to create America – but to do so he must defeat the English, unite the colonies, and convince the people it’s the right decision -  and the result is an epic show of passion, debate, and roof-raising musical fireworks. A musical where people aren't just fighting to create America, but for its very soul.

Purchase your tickets at the door or at wtwdrama.org

Performances:
Friday, April 26th at 7pm
Saturday, April 27th at 1pm and 7pm
Friday, May 3rd at 7pm
Saturday, May 4th at 1pm and 7pm

9. Woodson Sports Physical Night - June 10th

Every year, the Woodson Athletic Training Program hosts a  Sports Physical Night . The goal of Sports Physical Night is to provide a complete pre-participation examination screening that will leave student athletes with a valid VHSL physical for the entirety of the following school year. Each year, it is required that all student athletes have a completed VHSL physical on file before participating in sports. The price will be $50 as it has been in previous years. Hosting this event is our Athletic Training Program’s ONLY fundraiser for the year as we DO NOTreceive any funding from the county.  ALLproceeds go towards helping the program purchase supplies . Without your support we would not be able to provide the services we do for our student-athletes. If you are interested, please sign up for an appointment slot here .

As always, if you cannot make it to our night on June 10th, but still want to support FCPS, feel free to sign up for another school's event! Every school will host (or co-host) their own night.  (We promise we won't be mad).

Want to Volunteer??

We are always looking for physicians and HCP's to complete the actual physical exams (MD, DO, NP, PA) as well other HCP’s comfortable with taking vital signs. If you are willing and able to donate your time, it is greatly appreciated . You can sign up here.

If you can’t make it, but you know of some others that would be able to assist us, please feel free to spread the word and sign up sheet! If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to reach out to Chris Hogge, ATC at [email protected] .

10. FAFSA Help

According to recent news reports, as many as 30% fewer graduating seniors have completed and submitted a Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA ). Many schools rely upon this form to grant students financial aid award letters.

Families who have questions or persistent issues filling out the FAFSA might consider scheduling a free appointment with our partners at College Access Fairfax . Email [email protected] . All FAFSA help provided by our school or College Access Fairfax is free. 

11. College & Career Center

Resources for College & Career planning can be found on the Woodson College & Career Padlets. All upcoming events with registration links and more detailed info are listed in the Woodson Wide School Calendar . College & Career Center Newsletters are posted HERE .

Questions? Please email [email protected] .

April 20  |  Mark Warner Service Academy Day 2024

April 20  |  NOVA Medical Campus Open House

April 26  |  NOVA Application Session in the Career Center for Seniors

April 30  |  Jumpstart2NOVA Info Session for Seniors

May 4  |  Trade Union Jobs & Career Fair @ Dulles Expo Center

May 20  |  Celebrate Your Plan Day for Seniors Auditorium Lobby All Lunches

May 23  |  Work-Based Learning Day in the Career Center – Internships, Jobs & Resume Help

May 28  |  NOVA Application Session in the Career Center for Seniors

May 30  |  Senior Awards Ceremony in the Auditorium

SENIORS, please mark your calendar:

• Celebrate Your Plan Day on Monday, May 20, during all lunches in the Auditorium Lobby.Join us for Celebrate Your Plan Day, a cherished Woodson tradition where seniors share their post-secondary plans. Whether it's employment, college, trade school, military service, or a gap year, we want to honor and celebrate your postsecondary plans! Seniors will post paper balloons with their plans that will remain on display in the Auditorium lobby until after graduation. Expect music, candy, selfie stations, and more!
• Senior Awards Ceremony on Thursday, May 30, 9:45 – 11:15 am in the Auditorium. All seniors are invited to join us in honoring the achievements of our Class of 2024 at the Senior Awards Ceremony. We'll recognize U.S. Service Academy appointments, ROTC scholarships, military enlistments, academic accomplishments, as well as faculty and leadership awards. Personal invitations will be sent out to students who are receiving an award by May 15. Business casual attire is requested. Seniors who report their scholarships via this  SURVEY (due May 15)  will have their names displayed on a rolling slide and in our printed senior awards program.

Congratulations to Ms. Emma Miller for being selected as the February winner for the FCPS CARES Award!

12. Spring 2024 Advanced Placement (AP) Testing Attendance

AP exams are administered May 6-May 16, 2024. With parent/guardian permission, Woodson HS students are allowed to be released early following a morning AP exam and arrive late before their scheduled afternoon AP exam. All pre-arranged absence forms (no phone calls or emails) are due to Mrs. Little in the attendance office by 3pm April 19th. Please keep in mind that all classes will continue with instruction during AP testing, and that students are responsible for all assignments from each class. AP Excused Absence Formswill be given to students in their AP classes and available in the Attendance Office.

Student Services is also still looking for parent volunteers to help proctor AP exams in May! Shifts are typically from 7:30-11:30am or 11:00-3:00pm, with some variation depending on the exam, and you may sign up for as many shifts as you’d like. A more specific schedule will be shared closer to the AP exam testing window. No experience or training is required…we’ll show you everything you need to know! If you are able to volunteer and help, please contact Woodson school counselors Jamie Korpacz( [email protected] ) and Victoria Powell( [email protected] ). Thank you!

13. PTSO Information

The Woodson PTSO is in need of 3parents that are able to volunteer their time to join the 2024-2025 PTSO Officer Board. If you are interested or would like to learn more about the positions that will be open, please contact PTSO Co-President Sara Mastro at [email protected] .

Survey Participants Still Needed!

Dr. Ben Bigelow from the Construction Science Division at University of Oklahoma selected parents and guardians at Woodson to participate in their research titled “Influences and Perceptions of Parents on Construction Careers.” This research is being conducted at the University of Oklahoma. 

There is an ongoing shortage of skilled tradespeople in construction and this project seeks to better understand parent’s perceptions, preferences, and motivators relating to career pathways.  As primary influencers of the next generation of workers, parental perceptions are vital in understanding how to address the shortage of skilled workers. 

This survey is collecting perceptions from parents around the country to identify the best strategies for addressing this issue.

If the Woodson PTSO gets enough participants, they will donate $500 to our PTSO!

Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management

14. FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week , the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• Spring Assessments
• Family Conference
• Community Forums on Middle School Start Times

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today . 

Previous News, but still important, is located on our Woodson website here.

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NEW WOODSON TRACK STARTS APRIL 29TH!!!!! Stadium Complex Closed April 29th- August 2024 No use of Turf or Track Facility   Our new Track project will start on April 29th. The  stadium field and track will be closed for use until further notice. We are hoping to be open for business by mid-August. The Student Activities Office is working on plans for all of our programs while the stadium is closed. Thank you for your patience!   Cavalier Athletics

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2024 Fall Sports Start Date: August 5, 2024

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  Athletic Booster Pass Sale!

Avoid the lines! Woodson Booster Passes provide free entry to all Woodson Home regular season sporting events. 

For a limited time, a student membership is ONLY $50!

Visit our Booster Pass webpage for more information, or scan the QR Code above. 

Stay Connected Friday's Woodson Weekly Message Last Week's PTSO Tuesday Message  Other Important Links

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Woodson Weekly - April 12

Woodson Weekly is 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. 

To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website .

Para leer este mensaje en otros idiomas, podrán ver las traducciones automáticas en  nuestro sitio web .

Weekly Wrap-up Audio

Listen to a 3 minute audio that sums up the written version of theWoodson Weekly!

PTSO Tuesday Wemail
Student Recognition Webpage Important Upcoming Dates

Wednesday, April 17th- Purple Up! Day

Saturday, April 20th, 10am-5pm- Annual Woodson Football Mattress Fundraiser 

Friday, May 3rd- Orthodox Good Friday; Teacher Work Day, No School for Students

Saturday, May 11th- Class of 2024 Prom, Westwood Country Club

Friday, May 17th, 12pm-4am- Relay For Life

Saturday, May 18th, 8:30am- 14th Annual Woodson 5k Community Walk/Run

Monday, May 27th- Memorial Day; Schools and Offices Closed

Tuesday, May 28th 7:30pm- Guiding the College-Bound Athlete Seminar

Friday, May 31st- Last Day of School for Seniors

Thursday, June 6th, 2pm- Class of 2024 Graduation, EagleBank Arena

Monday, June 10th- Sports Physical Night

Wednesday, June 12th- Last Day of School for Underclass; Early Release

Woodson's Events & Activities Calendar

FCPS 2023-2024 School Year Calendar

FCPS 2024-25 School Year Calendar

In this Issue

1. Message from Mr. Greata
2. Month of the Military Child
3. Partners for Safe Teen Driving Seminar
4. Pyramid Art Show
5. Spring 2024 SOL Testing
6. Class of 2024 Events
7. School Health Services Satisfaction Survey
8. 2 Liter Bottles Still Needed for Biology Classes
9. College and Career Center
10. PTSO Needs Survey Participants
11. PTSO Needs 2024-25 Officers
12. Spring 2024 Advanced Placement (AP) Testing Attendance
13. No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students
14. FCPS News

1. Message from Mr. Greata

Good Afternoon Woodson, 

As April unfurls its blossoms of spring, we also commemorate Autism Acceptance Month. Notably, according to the CDC, one in 44 children in the United States is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. This emphasizes the importance of fostering inclusivity in our school environment. Here at Woodson, we recognize the significance of embracing neurodiversity, acknowledging that each student, including those diagnosed with autism, brings a valuable array of talents and strengths to our community. They enrich our collective experience and remind us of the beauty and richness found in our differences.

Spring is an exciting time of year as students participate in many culminating activities, demonstrating what they have learned and celebrating their accomplishments. One of these exciting events is our Woodson Pyramid Art Show, where we get to experience the stunning array of artwork from our talented K-11 students, showcasing their creativity and hard work. I hope you can join us on April 16from 6-8 pm in Cav Hall.

Spring also beckons us to lean on our families for volunteers and to seek new parent leadership for the upcoming year. Please consider the following opportunities to get involved with Woodson, with options to suit all levels of availability and interest:

• Mild:The PTSO is participating in an Oklahoma University survey fundraiser. The more people that fill out the survey, the more funds are raised for the PTSO, which will go directly back into our school. The survey collects information about the perceptions of families of high school-aged students regarding shop class, vocational/technical training, and careers in construction. Please take a little bit of time to fill out [this survey] and support our school.
• Medium:We urgently need parent volunteers to help proctor AP exams, running from May 6-17, with shifts in the morning and afternoon. If you can help, please contact Jamie Korpacz and Victoria Powell. Their emails are in the weekly!
• Spicy:Our Parent-Teacher-Student Organization (PTSO) is currently seeking three enthusiastic volunteers to serve as officers on their Board of Directors for the next school year. The PTSO plays a crucial role in supporting both students and staff. Joining this dynamic team is a wonderful way to make a significant impact on our school community. Please consider stepping up and reach out to Co-President Sara Mastro at [email protected] .

Whether you like your involvement mild, medium, or spicy, your engagement is crucial to our school’s success. Each volunteer, every survey filled, and each new officer adds to the strength and vibrancy of Woodson. Together, let’s continue to build a welcoming and inclusive community where every student thrives.

Thank you in advance for your support and involvement.

Kevin Greata
Principal
[email protected]

Audio Version of the Woodson Weekly

2. Month of the Military Child

On average, children in military families move six to nine times during their K-12 school career. That’s about three times more frequently than their civilian peers. Between now and April 17th, make sure to stop by Student Services and place a sticker on the map of all the places you have lived and all the places you know your family member has been deployed or stationed at!

Join our community and turn FCPS purple on PurpleUp! Day, Wednesday, April 17th. Wear purple in recognition of FCPS’ 14,000 enrolled military-connected students. 

3. Partners for Safe Teen Driving Seminar

Attention all 10th grade students and their parents.   The last PSTD will be Monday April 15th.  All new drivers and parents must attend a state mandated traffic safety seminar. The 90 minutes seminar will begin at 6:30 p.m.and will take place in the Woodson Auditorium.  If you already attended the seminar, you do NOT have to attend this one.  If you miss this seminar you will have to pay $30 to attend the seminar through Fairfax County’s ACE program. 

Questions?Please contact David O'Haraat [email protected] .

4. Pyramid Art Show

Our Annual Woodson Pyramid Art Show and Senior/AP Art Show festivities will be taking place next week!

We invite you to join us in Cav Hallon Tuesday, April 16thfrom 6-8pm, for the Pyramid Art Show, which will feature lots of fabulous K-11 artwork!

The hand-painted Furniture Silent Auction will also be happening at the reception, along with mini art canvas sales.

5. Spring 2024 SOL Testing

SOL Season – Laptops and Personal Electronic Devices

Students are required to use FCPS-issued laptops for SOL testing. Students are responsible for making sure their software is up to date and their keyboards, screens, etc. are in good working order. To ensure software is up-to-date, laptops should be powered on and connected to the internet before the test date. Updates will download automatically. All hardware repairs must be completed by Tuesday, April 25th. 

If students need FCPS laptop technical support at Woodson HS, please submit a ticket using the Student Support Request Page .

Our walk-in hours in Room A112/A114 are: 

• Odd Days during Learning Seminar
• Monday - 7:45am - 8:10am

Any other time you should try to make an appointment using a ticket from the Support Portal.

Also, we want to remind families that students may not have access to their electronic personal devices of any kind (phones, watches, etc.) in the SOL testing environment, except in the case of a documented medical need.  Please be aware that any personal devices carried into the testing environment will be subject to the school’s established procedures for addressing this as a test security concern. 

The SOL Testing Dates are:

Tuesday/Wednesday, April 30 or May 1 – English Reading
Thursday, May 2 - Chemistry, Geosystems, VAUS History
Monday/Tuesday, May 20 or 21 - Biology
Wednesday, May 22 - Algebra 1/Algebra 2
Thursday, May 23 – Geometry

6. Class of 2024 Events

Promwill take place on Saturday, May 11that Westwood Country Club. Tickets will be $85. Please note that in order for a senior to purchase Prom tickets, all student financial obligations must be met before a student is able to purchase their ticket or a ticket is purchased for them, including parking tickets, library fees, senior dues, course fees and tech fees.

We will have a compiled list of student obligations at the Prom ticket table when they go on sale starting Monday, April 29th. 

Celebrate Your Plan Daywill be on Monday, May 20th during all lunches (11:20am-1:20pm) in the Auditorium Lobby. What is your plan after High School? Employment, College, Trade School, Military Service, Gap Year...? We want to celebrate you and all of the different post-secondary plans! Celebrate Your Plan Day (formerly known as Balloon Day) has been a Woodson tradition for many years. Seniors will post paper balloons, with their plans written on them, on the windows in the Auditorium Lobby where they will be on display until after graduation. We’ll also have some treats available for seniors as well. We can’t wait to celebrate our seniors!

Graduationfor the Woodson Class of 2024 will be on Thursday, June 6th, 2024 at 2:00pmat EagleBank Arena on the George Mason University Campus. 

Please visit our Class of 2024 webpage to see Frequently Asked Questions, Final Exam dates, and so much more!

7. School Health Services Satisfaction Survey

The Fairfax County Health Department and FCPS School Health Services invite parents/caregivers to participate in a survey on the level of satisfaction with support provided to your school community by School Health Services. The survey takes about five minutes to complete and is open until Friday, April 26. Your feedback can help to improve school health services.

8. 2 Liter Bottles Still Needed for Biology Classes

The Woodson Biology Team still needs 2 Liter soda bottles with the cap for an ecology lab our students will be doing. They should be rinsed out and label removed, if possible, and dropped off by April 19th.  Bottles can be dropped off to any science teacher at Woodson. We appreciate your support and donations!

9. College & Career Center

Resources for College & Career planning can be found on the Woodson College & Career Padlets. All upcoming events with registration links and more detailed info are listed in the Woodson Wide School Calendar . College & Career Center Newsletters are posted HERE .

Questions? Please email [email protected] .

April 20  |  Mark Warner Service Academy Day 2024

April 20  |  NOVA Medical Campus Open House

April 26  |  NOVA Application Session in the Career Center for Seniors

April 30  |  Jumpstart2NOVA Info Session for Seniors

May 4  |  Trade Union Jobs & Career Fair @ Dulles Expo Center

May 20  |  Celebrate Your Plan Day for Seniors Auditorium Lobby All Lunches

May 23  |  Work-Based Learning Day in the Career Center – Internships, Jobs & Resume Help

May 28  |  NOVA Application Session in the Career Center for Seniors

May 30  |  Senior Awards Ceremony in the Auditorium

Junior Focus Day on April 3:Thank you to all our juniors for attending and making it such a success! A huge shoutout to our amazing presenters for sharing their expertise and insights with us throughout the day. Notes/Slides for each breakout session will be posted on our Junior Focus Day Padlet . Stay tuned for updates!

Woodson's Science National Honor Society recycling around the school as part of our Get2Green initiative.

10. PTSO Needs Survey Participants

Dr. Ben Bigelow from the Construction Science Division at University of Oklahoma selected parents and guardians at Woodson to participate in their research titled “Influences and Perceptions of Parents on Construction Careers.” This research is being conducted at the University of Oklahoma. 

There is an ongoing shortage of skilled tradespeople in construction and this project seeks to better understand parent’s perceptions, preferences, and motivators relating to career pathways.  As primary influencers of the next generation of workers, parental perceptions are vital in understanding how to address the shortage of skilled workers. 

This survey is collecting perceptions from parents around the country to identify the best strategies for addressing this issue.

If the Woodson PTSO gets enough participants, they will donate $500 to our PTSO!

Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management

11. PTSO Needs 2024-25 Officers

The Woodson PTSO is in need of 3parents that are able to volunteer their time to join the 2024-2025 PTSO Officer Board. If you are interested or would like to learn more about the positions that will be open, please contact PTSO Co-President Sara Mastro at [email protected] .

The Woodson Math Honor Society helped out at the Wakefield Forest STEAM fair last night. They helped kids build towers out of pretzels and marshmallows.

12. Spring 2024 Advanced Placement (AP) Testing Attendance

AP exams are administered May 6-May 16, 2024. With parent/guardian permission, Woodson HS students are allowed to be released early following a morning AP exam and arrive late before their scheduled afternoon AP exam. All pre-arranged absence forms (no phone calls or emails) are due to Mrs. Little in the attendance office by 3pm April 19th. Please keep in mind that all classes will continue with instruction during AP testing, and that students are responsible for all assignments from each class. AP Excused Absence Formswill be given to students in their AP classes and available in the Attendance Office.

Student Services is also still looking for parent volunteers to help proctor AP exams in May! Shifts are typically from 7:30-11:30am or 11:00-3:00pm, with some variation depending on the exam, and you may sign up for as many shifts as you’d like. A more specific schedule will be shared closer to the AP exam testing window. No experience or training is required…we’ll show you everything you need to know! If you are able to volunteer and help, please contact Woodson school counselors Jamie Korpacz( [email protected] ) and Victoria Powell( [email protected] ). Thank you!

April is World Autism Acceptance Month, an annual observance dedicated to raising awareness about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and promoting acceptance, inclusion, and understanding of individuals on the spectrum.

13. No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

Is your high schooler experiencing anxiety, behavior changes, or challenges with peer and family relationships? If so, parents/caregivers can refer their children for weekly therapy with a licensed therapist through Hazel Health. Visit the Teletherapy webpage for information on how to opt your child into this service.

14. FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week , the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• School Health Services Satisfaction Survey
• Webinars and Events for Families
• FCPS Is One of the Best Communities for Music Education

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today . 

Previous News, but still important, is located on our Woodson website here.

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