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Woodson Weekly - December 20 - Winter Break

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Woodson Weekly - December 20

Woodson Weekly is usually published every Friday to provide the community with important information about school life at Woodson High School.

Mission Statement

Woodson High School’s mission is to empower our community to reach their individual potential by creating a healthy environment of mutual respect, responsibility, equity, and inclusion.

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Winter break is Monday, December 23rd, to Friday, January 3rd.

We hope everyone has a wonderful break!
School will resume on Monday, January 6th, which will be an Odd Day schedule with 3/3 Returns.

See you in 2025! Important Dates

December 23rd - January 3rd - Winter Break; Offices Open by Appointment Only (All Offices Closed on 12/24, 12/25, 1/1)

Monday, January 6th - School Resumes; Odd Day, 3/3 Returns

Friday, January 10th, 6:00-7:30PM - Military Connected Family Tailgate

Tuesday, January 14th, 7:00PM - Virtual PTSO Meeting

Wednesday, January 15th, 6-8:00PM - Curriculum Night

Monday, January 20th - Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday and Inauguration Day; Holiday

Tuesday, January 21st - Curriculum Night Snow Date

Wednesday, January 29th - Teacher Workday; No School for Students

Woodson Calendar

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Message from Mr. Greata

The week before winter break is always a special time at Carter G. Woodson High School. It’s a week filled with school spirit, celebrations, and recognition of the outstanding work of our students and staff. As always, Mrs. Glover helped take our spirit week to the next level—be sure to check out the picture of her, along with Mrs. Esposito, Mrs. O’Brien, and Mrs. Pugnetti below. Don’t forget to visit Instagram to see highlights from our student-staff Dance-Off at the pep rally—you’ll be impressed.

During the pep rally, we were thrilled to recognize two staff members as Carter G. Woodson Pyramid winners for FCPS Outstanding Employees. Congratulations to:

Lauren Kinne for receiving the Outstanding Teacher Pyramid Award.
Kathy Martin for receiving the Outstanding School Leader Pyramid Award.

Both are well-deserved honors—congratulations!

In athletics, a big shoutout to our undefeated Esports Rocket League team, with an incredible 44 wins this season! They’ve earned their third consecutive championship title. Congratulations to Connor Lane, Andrew Wong, Greysen Berg, and their coaches Mike Kuykendall and Johnny Shu!

We also announced our new head football coach, Joe McBride, who had the chance to meet our players this past Thursday. We’re excited to see him working with the team this spring during Green Days.

On Saturday, I had the pleasure of attending the Madison Mashup Girls Wrestling Tournament. The energy in the room was indescribable, with over 200 wrestlers competing fiercely. Even our Superintendent, Dr. Reid, joined us to support this blossoming sport in FCPS. We are incredibly proud of our wrestlers: Dani Hyder (1st place), Serena Mancuso (2nd place), Nimmar Al-Qudwa Al-Hussieni (2nd place)

Be sure to come out for their next match on January 11th at Lewis High School, starting at 8:00 AM. We also have our annual Cav Classic tournament this Saturday starting at 9:00 AM in our main gym.

I also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible Performing Arts teachers, Aaron Morgan, Amy Moir, Lonnie Bickel, Devyn Wilcox, and Chris Rushing, who put on another amazing performance this past Tuesday. The talent at our school is simply outstanding, and it’s clear our teachers bring out the best in our students. Thank you for your hard work and dedication!

Below is some important Information for the Winter Break:

Administrative Offices: Woodson’s Administrative Offices will be open by appointment only from Monday, December 23rd, through Friday, January 3rd. Please contact your student’s administrator if something arises.
Homework Policy: No homework should be assigned over the break, and no major assignments should be due during the first two days after the break.
FCPS Closures: All FCPS Administrative Offices and School Buildings will be closed on December 24th, December 25th, and January 1st.
Emergency Contacts: For emergencies or security concerns over the winter break, please contact FCPS School Security at 571-423-2000.

When we return, January will kick off with Academic Advising. Save the date for Curriculum Night on Wednesday, January 15th, from 6:00–8:00 PM. More detailed information will be shared when we return.

To those who celebrate, Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukah, and to everyone, we wish you a wonderful and restful winter break.

See you in 2025!

Kevin Greata
Principal

View our Student and Group Recognition webpage!

Girls Wrestling athletes take a moment after their winning matches to get a picture with Dr. Reid.

Come out and support our wrestling team as they put on their annual Cav Classic Tournament this Saturday, December 21st starting at 9am in the main gym.

Winter Break Office Hours

The Woodson Administrative Offices will be available by appointment only from Monday, December 23rd through Friday, January 3rd. Please contact your students administrator should something arise for which you need school staff over the Winter Break.

All FCPS Administrative Offices and School Buildings will be closed on December 24th, December 25th, and January 1st.

If there is an emergency or security concern over the winter break, please contact FCPS School Security at 571-423-2000.

Woodson office staff show their spirit on PJ day.

Curriculum Night

Mark your calendars for our annual Curriculum Night on Wednesday, January 15, from 6:00-8:00pm. At this open house style event, we will have teachers and staff from each of our academic departments and FCPS academy programs available to answer any questions you may have regarding course options for next year. Additionally, there will be a presentation for rising 9th grade students and families in the auditorium from 6:00-6:45 where we will share information about the transition to high school, in addition to information and resources regarding course selection.

Woodson Weekly

The Woodson Weekly will also be going on winter break. The next edition will be sent out on Friday, January 10, 2025.

Academic Advising

We will have our annual Course Information Fair during Returns on Friday, January 10th. During this time, 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students will be able to visit 4 classes of their choosing to learn more about courses to help inform their choices for next year. More information about the Course Information Fair will be shared with students during their 3rd period Advisory on Wednesday, January 8. 12th graders will have a Senior Class Meeting during Returns on Friday, January 10th, during the Course Information Fair.

Please bookmark the following sites and refer back to them throughout the academic advising window (January through early March) for information, resources, and updates:

Woodson Academic Advising Website – your one stop shop for anything and everything related to academic advising at Woodson including a timeline of the academic advising process, resources for students of all grade levels, information regarding core and elective courses, information regarding FCPS Academy Programs, and information about the FCPS Online Campus and Dual Enrollment courses through Northern Virginia Community College.
Woodson Student Services Academic Advising Padlet – detailed information about academic advising, diploma types and graduation requirements, and additional information about FCPS Online Campus, Academy Programs, summer learning options, and dual enrollment courses.

Woodson Esports Rocket League team ends the season with a 44-0 record, bringing home another championship title and trophy. Way go to, team!

Outstanding Employee Winners for the Woodson Pyramid

Congratulations to the following Woodson employees who won in their respective Outstanding Employee award category for the entire Woodson Pyramid:

Outstanding Leader: Kathy Martin

Outstanding Teacher: Lauren Kinne

They both will move on to the Regional level and those winners will be announced in the new year. Let's go Cavs!

Don't mind the knee pads on Outstanding Teacher Pyramid Winner, Lauren Kinne. She was prepped and ready for her dance off at the pep rally!

Kathy Martin, Woodson Assistant Principal, accepting her well deserved win as Outstanding Leader for the Pyramid at the pep rally.

SIS Unavailable During Winter Break

SIS, ParentVUE, and StudentVUE will be unavailable for all users beginning Friday, December 20, at 5:00 p.m. until Thursday, December 26, at 6:00 a.m., for system upgrades during the Holiday Break.

In addition, the auto-generated weekly Grade Book progress reports will not be emailed to parents/guardians during the winter break. They will resume emailing them on Monday, January 6, 2025.

Woodson Spirit Wear

What better way to prepare for the winter season than with some Woodson spirit wear?! Spirit wear can be purchased here. Once your order is ready, you will receive an email (be sure to check your spam/junk folder so you don't miss the confirmation) and your student can swing by the main office to pick it up.

If you previously placed an order, lots of items are still waiting to be picked up.

Woodson Precisionettes dancing their way in to winter break at the pep rally.

Be Among the First to Hear About School Delays/Closings

Watch this video to see how FCPS makes weather closing decisions.

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.

Be among the first to hear about weather delays and closings! Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE. Emails and text messages are sent to parents and caregivers based on the addresses and cell phone numbers entered on this platform.

College & Career Center

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Yearbook Price Goes up on January 1, 2025!

Purchase your 2024-25 yearbook now before prices go up on January 1, 2025!

Visit our ordering website https://prod.yboc.varsity.com/ and enter the code 5278.

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Free Webinars and Events for Families

In January, the Family Resource Center (FRC) will host webinars for families on:

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, you may refer your child for weekly therapy with a licensed therapist through Hazel Health. Visit the Teletherapy webpage for information on this service.

FCPS News

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

Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration
Be Among the First to Hear About Closings/Delays
Fall 2024 Sports Champions

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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Woodson Athletics- New Woodson Head Football Coach

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For more information on teams, coaches, and schedules please visit our Woodson Athletics website. Coach Joe McBride New Woodson Head Football Coach!! We are excited to announce Coach Joe McBride as our next Head Football Coach. Coach McBride comes to us after coaching at Yorktown HS (Arlington, Va) for the past 6 years. Prior to his time at Yorktown, Coach McBride was a Quarterback for Randolph Macon College in Ashland, VA! GO CAVS!!! 2024-2025 Ticket Prices $7 Adults $5 Students Buy your Booster Pass today!!

Students do you plan on coming to more than 10 games throughout the 2024-2025 school year... YES!!

Parents do you plan on coming to more than 13 games throughout the 2024-2025 school year.... YES!!!

*BUY YOUR BOOSTER PASS HERE AND SAVE* Stay Connected Friday's Woodson Weekly Message Last Week's PTSO Tuesday Message Other Important Links

Woodson Athletics -www.woodsonsports.com

Activity Registration - https://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

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Woodson Athletics Week of Dec 16th

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For more information on teams, coaches, and schedules please visit our Woodson Athletics website. 2024 E-Sport State Champs!! Rocket League team not only won the Championship, but also did it with a perfect season. They went 44-0 this season!! This is their 3rd State Championship in 3 years!

New Shot Put School Record!! Upcoming Interest Meetings 2024-2025 Ticket Prices $7 Adults $5 Students Buy your Booster Pass today!!

Students do you plan on coming to more than 10 games throughout the 2024-2025 school year... YES!!

Parents do you plan on coming to more than 13 games throughout the 2024-2025 school year.... YES!!!

*BUY YOUR BOOSTER PASS HERE AND SAVE* Stay Connected Friday's Woodson Weekly Message Last Week's PTSO Tuesday Message Other Important Links

Woodson Athletics -www.woodsonsports.com

Activity Registration - https://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

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Woodson Weekly - December 13

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Woodson Weekly - December 13

Woodson Weekly is usually published every Friday to provide the community with important information about school life at Woodson High School.

Mission Statement

Woodson High School’s mission is to empower our community to reach their individual potential by creating a healthy environment of mutual respect, responsibility, equity, and inclusion.

Weekly Wrap-up

Check out our Weekly Wrap-up on Spotify or Apple!

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2024-25 Outstanding Employee Award Winners for Woodson High School. Congratulations Mr. Greata, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Kinne, Ms. Bankson, Mr. Mey, and Ms. Sheppard!

Important Dates

Saturday, December 14th, 11:00AM-3:00PM - Winter Wonderland; Cav Hall

Monday, December 16th - Friday, December 20th - Winter Spirit Week

Tuesday, December 17th, 7:00PM - Performing Arts Winter Showcase Concert

December 23rd - January 3rd - Winter Break; Offices Open by Appointment Only (All Offices Closed on 12/24, 12/25, 1/1)

Monday, January 6th - School Resumes; Odd Day, 3/3 Returns

Friday, January 10th, 6:00-7:30PM - Military Connected Family Tailgate

Tuesday, January 14th, 7:00PM - Virtual PTSO Meeting

Wednesday, January 15th, 6-8:00PM - Curriculum Night

Monday, January 20th - Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday and Inauguration Day; Holiday

Tuesday, January 21st - Curriculum Night Snow Date

Wednesday, January 29th - Teacher Workday; No School for Students

Woodson Calendar

See the complete 24-25 FCPS school year calendar

2025-2026 FCPS calendar

Message from Mr. Greata

It has been a spirited and exciting week here at Carter G. Woodson High School, and the festivities will continue as we count down to winter break! Be sure to check out the Spirit Week schedule below and take a screenshot to keep track of the fun. Let’s fill our hallways and classrooms with holiday cheer!

Adding to the festive spirit was our staff holiday party earlier this week. I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the families who generously donated gift cards for our staff. The overwhelming response to our request demonstrates how fortunate we are to have such a supportive community—thank you! Our community’s generosity was also extended to those in need, with the PTSO raising more than $4,000 in gift cards to support CG Woodson families during the holiday season.

This week, our Performing Arts Department delivered breathtaking performances at both the band and chorus concerts. We were honored to have Dr. Reid attend the chorus concert, where she shared glowing congratulations for our students and choir director, Amy Moir, for their outstanding performance.

The band's concert was equally spectacular, thanks to the preparation by directors Aaron Morgan and Helen Landers. Mr. Morgan highlighted the incredible dedication of our Wind Ensemble, which has performed six times this year, and performed pieces with very little preparation time due to the intense schedule. You would never know it from their amazing performance!

We are so proud of all our talented students and love sharing their gifts with our community. If you missed these wonderful events, don’t worry—all our musical groups will showcase their talents next Tuesday, December 17th. We hope to see you there!

This past Wednesday, we held our Power of Words Community Meeting, where we reviewed student-led initiatives and upcoming lessons for all students addressing hate speech, along with a conversation with community members. Student leaders Rida Karim and Courtney Butts shone brightly, demonstrating their passion and leadership as they represented a larger group of dedicated peers working tirelessly to make Carter G. Woodson a better place.

To ensure everyone has a chance to hear about these important efforts, we’ll host a virtual community meeting in January to share more about our plans and goals. We’re so proud of this work and encourage as many people as possible to participate!

Congratulations to Barrett Pullen for breaking the school’s shot put record, surpassing the 1983 benchmark by over two feet—an incredible achievement! We’re equally proud of Nathaniel Grannis, who represented Carter G. Woodson High School on the international stage at the World Aquatics Junior Diving Championships in Brazil. Simply amazing!

Closer to home, Lily Eng and Leah James, founding members of our March for Our Lives Club, were recently interviewed by Superintendent Reid. Their important message on gun storage safety and the impact of gun violence on students will be shared soon—stay tuned for the video!

We have a busy weekend ahead with basketball at home tonight, as well as swimming and wrestling events tomorrow. For game times and details, visit woodsonsports.com.

Have a fantastic weekend, and thank you for being part of the Carter G. Woodson High School community!

Kevin Greata
Principal

View our Student and Group Recognition webpage!

Winter Spirit Week

Students and Staff are counting down the days until Winter Break! Be sure to join in on the spirit week fun.

Monday 12/16 | Grout Fit (Wear Grey)

Wednesday 12/18 | Teacher Student Swap

Thursday 12/19 | Ugly Sweater Day

Friday 12/20 | Pajama Day

Winter Break (Student Holiday)

As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year.

Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.

Winter Break Office Hours

All FCPS Administrative Offices and School Buildings will be closed on December 24th, December 25th, and January 1st.

If there is an emergency or security concern over the winter break, please contact FCPS School Security at 571-423-2000.

Senior Portraits

If your senior missed the senior portrait sessions at Woodson but would still like to take one, you will need to schedule an appointment at Ironlight Studios. Please contact [email protected] to schedule.

The deadline to get a senior portrait in the yearbook is December 23rd.

Visit our Class of 2025 webpage above to review other important senior year information.

Winter Wonderland

The Woodson senior class brings to you: Winter Wonderland! Join us in Cavalier Hall tomorrow, Saturday, December 14th starting at 11am for some family fun. Face painting, crafts, pizza, hot chocolate and more. Entry fee is $10 (cash only) and covers everything inside the event. A parent or guardian must stay in Cav Hall with their child(ren) while they attend.

Questions? Email senor class sponsor Ms. Michelle Tibbs [email protected]

Curriculum Night

Counselor Corner

Academic Advising is right around the corner! Please visit our Academic Advising Padlet for information on Academy Open Houses (starting in January!), graduation requirements, and new class offerings. In addition, our classroom lessons are posted on the respective grade-level Student Services padlet. Also, please bookmark the Woodson Academic Advising website…your home for everything related to academic advising.

As a reminder, we have a Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist, Sean McMahon, who is available to speak with students about prevention and support resources. He is available on Tuesdays at Woodson.

Wellness Tip: students can access brain breaks and reduce stress by accessing our Woodson Wellness site and locate other wellness resources on our Social/Emotional Wellness & Support padlet.

Executive Functioning Tip: We often encourage students to initiate conversations with teachers and peers to share their needs as learners and school citizens. This is a critical skill for learning to collaborate with others. Families can help students practice and learn self-advocacy skills.

Seniors: be mindful of upcoming January deadlines. Transcript requests for January deadlines were due December 9th, so please turn in your transcript release form ASAP if you have not done so already.

Our Student Services department wishes all of our families a very happy holiday season!

Course Selection Begins in January

Beginning in January 2025, students will meet with their counselors to discuss course selection for next year. Families are encouraged to actively participate in this important process.

As students choose courses, it is important to remind them to consider the following:

Current academic strengths and habits.
Graduation requirements.
Interests and career and postsecondary goals.
Personal well-being.
Extracurricular activities and other commitments that may impact students’ time and energy.

School-life balance is an important consideration as students strive for academic and personal success. Families are welcome to contact their student’s school counselor with questions.

Students test electrical conductivity to determine bond types.

🗓️ Save the Date: Academy Open Houses Begin in January!

FCPS high school academies will hold open houses for interested students beginning in January.

A high school academy is a center within a high school that offers advanced technical and specialized courses to prepare students for postsecondary education and/or career fields. Students enrolling in academy elective courses will be provided with opportunities to participate in a variety of career experiences including shadowing, mentoring, or internships with local businesses.

Learn more and view the calendar of Academy Open Houses.

College & Career Center

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📧 Questions? Email Christine Lieb-Mosley at [email protected]

Purchase Your Yearbook!

Purchase your 2024-25 yearbook now before prices go up on January 1, 2025!

Visit our ordering website https://prod.yboc.varsity.com/ and enter the code 5278.

Social Media

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No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

FCPS News

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

Course Selection for Middle and High School Students
Join Our Teacher Team!
Comprehensive Boundary Review Updates

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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Woodson Athletics Week of Dec 9th

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For more information on teams, coaches, and schedules please visit our Woodson Athletics website. Congrats to Barrett Pullen for breaking the School Record in the Shot Put, he broke the mark that stood since 1983 !! SHOP THE CAVALIER WAY..WITH KENDRA SCOTT 20% of online sales (with the code "GIVEBACK-IBFWR" at checkout will benefit the C.G. Woodson Athletic Booster. Also join us for a special in-store fundraising event (20% of sales) on Wednesday, December 11 from 5-7. Sips and sweets provided. ! (Special Code- GIVEBACK-IBRWR)

2024-2025 Ticket Prices $7 Adults $5 Students Buy your Booster Pass today!!

Students do you plan on coming to more than 10 games throughout the 2024-2025 school year... YES!!

Parents do you plan on coming to more than 13 games throughout the 2024-2025 school year.... YES!!!

*BUY YOUR BOOSTER PASS HERE AND SAVE* Stay Connected Friday's Woodson Weekly Message Last Week's PTSO Tuesday Message Other Important Links

Woodson Athletics -www.woodsonsports.com

Activity Registration - https://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

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Woodson Weekly - December 6

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Woodson Weekly - December 6

Woodson Weekly is usually published every Friday to provide the community with important information about school life at Woodson High School.

Mission Statement

Woodson High School’s mission is to empower our community to reach their individual potential by creating a healthy environment of mutual respect, responsibility, equity, and inclusion.

Weekly Wrap-up

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Important Dates

Sunday, December 8th - Bodhi Day

Tuesday, December 10th, 7:00PM - Winter Chorus Concert

Wednesday, December 11th, 6:30PM - Community Meeting - The Power of Our Words

Thursday, December 12th, 7:00PM - Winter Band Concert

Saturday, December 14th, 11:00AM-3:00PM - Winter Wonderland

Tuesday, December 17th, 7:00PM - Performing Arts Winter Showcase Concert

December 23rd - January 3rd - Winter Break; School Closed

January 15th, 6-8:00PM - Curriculum Night

January 21st - Curriculum Night Snow Date

Woodson CalendarWiz

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Message from Mr. Greata

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with family, relaxation, and perhaps a little recreation. As we embrace the season of giving and gratitude, I want to express our heartfelt thanks to our PTSO for their unwavering support of our school. This week, we are especially grateful for the absolutely wonderful luncheon they provided for our staff this past Thursday—it was a true treat!

This week, we also recognized our Outstanding Employee Award nominees, and I want to thank all the staff, students, and parents who took the time to submit nominations. We are fortunate to have so many deserving staff members at our school, and it was thrilling to receive a total of 135 nominations this year, including over 55 individual teacher nominations! We celebrated these nominees this week, and I am proud to announce the winners who will move forward to represent our school at the pyramid level:

Outstanding Teacher: Lauren Kinne
Outstanding New teacher: Emily Bankson
Outstanding School-Based Professional Employee: Rick Mey
Outstanding School-Based Operational Employee: Darlene Sheppard
Outstanding School-Based Leader: Kathy Martin

Congratulations to these exceptional staff members!

‘Tis the season for holiday performances! We kicked off the festivities this week with our annual Tunes for Tots, which delighted hundreds of Pre-K children in our community. In addition, our orchestras truly “sleighed it” at their holiday concert last night, showcasing their incredible talent and hard work. The celebrations continue, and we’d love for you to join us for our Chorus Winter Concert December 10th, Band Winter Concert December 12th, and our Performing Arts Winter Showcase December 17th.

I’d also like to invite you to our Community Meeting next Wednesday, December 11, at 6:30 PM, as we continue the important discussion we began last spring. During this meeting, we will share updates on our efforts to support all students and address instances of hate speech and racial slurs at our school. Highlights of the evening include an overview of new programming for students, a panel discussion featuring our students, and, most importantly, time to hear from you—our community. Your input is invaluable as we work together to build a strong, cohesive culture at Carter G. Woodson High School. We look forward to seeing you there.

Lastly, we’re excited to announce that the annual Red Jenkins Basketball Tournament is already underway! The girls' team kicked off the tournament last night winning their game, and the boys' team plays tonight at 7:30. Both teams will be in action tomorrow with girls taking on Potomac at 2:45 and boys playing against Yorktown at 7:00. We hope to see you at the games as we cheer on our athletes. For updates on this and all other sporting events, visit woodsonsports.com.

Thank you again to our PTSO for the delightful holiday luncheon—it truly made our week special.

Kevin Greata
Principal

View our Student and Group Recognition webpage!

ASL 3, ASL 4, and DHOH students took a field trip to Gallaudet University this week.

Help Us Thank Woodson Teachers and Staff

The PTSO invites all Woodson families to celebrate and recognize our wonderful teachers and staff this holiday season. Please take time throughout the school year, and especially now in the holiday season, to recognize and thank the educators and support professionals that work with our children. Simple notes of appreciation, emails of gratitude and letters in support of teachers, counselors, principal, and/or support staff have enormous, meaningful impact.

Additionally, Woodson PTSO is collecting gift cards to raffle at the Annual Holiday Party for the Teachers and Staff. Parents, families, and students are invited to send in donated gift cards to the main office addressed to Alexa Pugnetti.

We kindly ask that all donations are dropped off to the main office by Noon on Monday, December 9th.

For more information please contact the main office at 703-503-4600.

Join us on Wednesday, December 11th at 6:30pm for "The Power of Our Words" Woodson Community Night. We will share updates on our efforts to support all students and address instances of hate speech and racial slurs at our school. Highlights of the evening include an overview of new programming for students, a panel discussion featuring our students, and, most importantly, time to hear from you—our community.

Students in Ms. Barry's class participate in an enzyme lab.

Senior Portraits - Last Chance

Woodson will hold one last senior portrait session at the school on Monday, December 16th.

Please use this link to signup.

After this session, if your senior still has not taken a portrait but would like to you will need to schedule an appointment at Ironlight Studios. Email them at [email protected]

The deadline to get a senior portrait in the yearbook is December 23rd.

Visit our Class of 2025 webpage above to review other important senior year information.

2025-26 FAFSA Form Now Available

The 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available. Any college-bound high school senior — regardless of income — who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs should complete a FAFSA form.

Parents and caregivers are encouraged to work with their children to complete the FAFSA as early as possible. Check each college’s financial aid office webpage for deadlines and financial aid forms. Then, create an account, if you have not already done so, and fill out the FAFSA.

The Virginia Alternative State Aid (VASA) application will be available in late January for students who are unable to complete the FAFSA. To help determine which aid option is right for you, visit the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia website.

Get Help Filling out FAFSA From College Access Fairfax

Over the next few months, College Access Fairfax will be offering several programs on completing the FAFSA/VASA and finding and applying for scholarships. Get information on these programs and how to access them on the College Access Fairfax website.

In addition, College Access Fairfax staff are available for virtual one-on-one help sessions to complete the FAFSA/VASA. To request an appointment, families should email [email protected].

Faculty and Staff nominate students that have been seen doing an act of kindness, which is reflective of our school’s mission of creating a healthy environment of mutual respect, responsibility, equity, and inclusion.

Way to go, Cavs!

Counselor Corner

Student Services visited 9th grade World History classes this week to deliver a lesson on Academic Advising, graduation requirements, and how to calculate their GPA. This was the third lesson counselors have presented to 9th graders this fall through their World History classes as we continue to help them transition fully into high school. We have really enjoyed connecting with our freshmen more regularly!

We will be presenting the Signs of Suicide (SOS) lesson to 11th graders on Monday, December 9th. Juniors will learn how to identify symptoms of depression in themselves and others, and to discern what to do if they are concerned about suicidal thinking or self-harm regarding themselves or a friend. We encourage all families to review our Social/Emotional Padlet which offers emergency information and resources for mental health support. It also links to our Woodson Wellness google site for students to use when they need brain breaks and stress relief.

Student Services, in collaboration with our World Languages department, administered the World Language Credit By Exam (WLCBE) to approximately students on November 22. You can find out more about the WLCBE here.

The 2025-26 FAFSA is now open! We encourage students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Here are some resources from the U.S. Department of Education to help complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA: Pro Tips for the 2025-26 FAFSA, announcements, and FAFSA help.

Academic Advising Reminders! Please have students mark their calendars for the Course Information Fair lesson for 9th-11th grade students on January 8th during 3rd period Returns and the Course Information Fair for 9th-11th graders on January 10th during both Returns. Seniors will have a class meeting in the auditorium during Returns on January 10th. Lastly, please note that Curriculum Night, for rising 9th-12th graders is on January 15th from 6:00-8:00pm in the Woodson cafeterias and Auditorium.

Thank you, PTSO, for planning a holiday luncheon for our teachers and staff. Your continued support of our school is truly appreciated!

Winter Wonderland

The Woodson senior class brings to you: Winter Wonderland! Join us in Cavalier Hall on December 14th starting at 11am for some family fun. Face painting, crafts, pizza, hot chocolate and more. Entry fee is $10 (cash only) and covers everything inside the event. A parent or guardian must stay in Cav Hall with their child(ren) while they attend.

Questions? Email senor class sponsor Ms. Michelle Tibbs [email protected]

No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

College & Career Center

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Yearbook Pricing Goes Up on January 1, 2025

Purchase your 2024-25 yearbook now before prices go up on January 1, 2025!

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Woodson band students ready to perform at the annual Tunes for Tots.

FCPS News

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

Family Academy Orientation
Literacy Resources
Winter Programs and Activities

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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Woodson Athletics Week of Dec 2nd

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For more information on teams, coaches, and schedules please visit our Woodson Athletics website. Support Woodson Athletic Boosters Looking for something special to buy this HOLIDAY Season, See Promo below for more details!! (Special Code will be emailed out before Dec 9th) 2024-2025 Ticket Prices $7 Adults $5 Students Buy your Booster Pass today!!

Students do you plan on coming to more than 10 games throughout the 2024-2025 school year... YES!!

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

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Woodson Weekly - November 22

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Woodson Weekly - November 22

Woodson Weekly is usually published every Friday to provide the community with important information about school life at Woodson High School.

Mission Statement

Woodson High School’s mission is to empower our community to reach their individual potential by creating a healthy environment of mutual respect, responsibility, equity, and inclusion.

Weekly Wrap-up

Check out our Weekly Wrap-up on Spotify or Apple!

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Important Dates

Wednesday, November 27th - Friday, November 29th - Thanksgiving Break; All schools and Offices Closed

Monday, December 2nd - FCPS Boundary Review Meeting for Region 5

Wednesday, December 4th, 10:00AM - Holiday Tunes for Tots; Main Gym

Wednesday, December 4th, 6:30-8:00PM - Class of 2026 Junior Info Night; Auditorium

Thursday, December 5th - PTSO Sponsored Staff Holiday Luncheon

Thursday, December 5th, 10:00AM - Holiday Tunes for Tots; Main Gym

Tuesday, December 10th, 7:00PM - Winter Chorus Concert

Wednesday, December 11th - Drive the Change Commit to the Conversation Community Meeting

Tuesday, December 17th, 7:00PM - Performing Arts Showcase Concert

December 23rd - January 3rd - Winter Break; School Closed

January 15th, 6-8:00PM - Curriculum Night

January 21st - Curriculum Night Snow Date

Woodson CalendarWiz

See the complete FCPS school year calendar

Message from Mr. Greata

As we transition from fall into winter, with winter sports underway, the conclusion of our fall play, and the start of the second quarter, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the remarkable achievements of our students. Recently, I spoke with a graduate who shared how, in some ways, high school felt even more challenging than college. Reflecting on the rigorous schedules our students manage—especially those actively involved in extracurriculars—I'm continually amazed by their dedication to excelling academically and pursuing their passions. I am equally grateful for the unwavering support they receive from both their families and our incredible staff.

Before we fully wrap up the fall season, we have one final highlight to celebrate. Today, our band will travel to Norfolk to perform at the Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA) conference. This is a tremendous honor for our school and community. Under the guidance of our talented directors, Aaron Morgan and Helen Landers, our musicians have worked tirelessly to prepare for this prestigious event. Their performance will feature 7 pieces, showcasing the breadth of their talent. To our band students: break a leg, and thank you for making us proud!

As we approach Thanksgiving break, I want to remind everyone of our expectations around assignments and assessments. While students may need to work on long-term projects or catch up on assignments, no short-term assignments should be due on the first two days back after break (December 2 and 3). Additionally, teachers will not assign work on November 25 or 26 that would be due immediately after the break, and teachers will not schedule major assessments during those first days back.

Thanksgiving break begins next Wednesday, November 27, and runs through Friday, November 29. The school and offices will be closed during this time. Please note that we will not send out a Woodson Weekly next week; it will resume on Friday, December 6.

Looking ahead to December, I encourage you to mark your calendars for an important event: on Wednesday, December 11, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, we will hold a community conversation about our equity efforts and our school-wide goal of fostering a stronger sense of belonging among our students. Please mark your calendars!

On behalf of the faculty and staff at Woodson High School, I wish you and your family a wonderful weekend and a joyful Thanksgiving holiday.

Kevin Greata
Principal

View our Student and Group Recognition webpage!

Administration and other staff members stepped in to help our cafeteria staff serve Thanksgiving lunch this week.
A core memory for all of us from our school days!

Thanksgiving Break

Schools and offices will be closed Wednesday, November 27, through Friday, November 29.

Students and staff return on Monday, December 2 (Even Day Schedule).

The Woodson Weekly will also be taking a break. The next issue will be sent on Friday, December 6th.

Help Us Thank Woodson Teachers and Staff

The PTSO invites all Woodson families to celebrate and recognize our wonderful teachers and staff this holiday season.

High School isn’t the same as elementary school where we had organized gift-giving and room parents. Please take time throughout the school year, and especially now in the holiday season, to recognize and thank the educators and support professionals that work with our children. Simple notes of appreciation, emails of gratitude and letters in support of teachers, counselors, principal, and/or support staff have enormous, meaningful impact.

Additionally, Woodson PTSO is collecting gift cards to raffle at the Annual Holiday Party for the Teachers and Staff on Monday, December 9th. Parents, families, and students are invited to send in donated gift cards to the main office addressed to Alexa Pugnetti.

We kindly ask that we receive all donations by Friday, December 6th.

For more information please contact the main office at 703-503-4600.

Happy National Substitute Educators Day to all of the wonderful subs within FCPS! Our students would not be able to continue their learning without the help from you.

On Monday, we kicked off the week with lunch for our Woodson substitutes. We are so appreciative of their help and support each and every day.

Attendance For Thanksgiving Week

It is imperative that you let our Attendance Office know as soon as possible for any early dismissals that will occur next week. Remember, early dismissals cannot be submitted through ParentVUE, only Full Day Absences can be submitted there.

If your student will need an early dismissal, you must either leave a voicemail on our attendance line (please provide us with more than a 30 minute heads up!), or have the student bring in a note directly to the attendance office.

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Director of Student Services, Mr. Peters, takes a turn at serving Thanksgiving lunch to our students.

Kiss and Ride Reminder

With the second quarter starting, we wanted to remind students and parents about our parking and Kiss and Ride procedures. Please read the following procedures indicated by the map below:

1 - Bus and staff entrance: This is the first entrance off Whitacre Road into the Woodson property.

2 - Senior parking lot: The second entrance off Whitacre Road into the Senior lot is for Senior student parking only.

3 - Whitacre Road Kiss and Ride: The third entrance off Whitacre Road is the entrance to the Kiss and Ride loop by the tennis courts. Drop off students BEFORE 8AM at Door 9, not before (only in front of) Door 9 for safety reasons.

4 - Junior parking lot: The last entrance off Whitacre Road, which is also the stadium entrance. When looking at the stadium, the Junior lot is on the left.

5 - Pickett Road Kiss and Ride: If you are coming to Woodson from 236, use the Pickett Road entrance, NOT Whitacre Rd. This will allow you to drop your child(ren) off at Door 2. Only staff can access the front lot where Kiss and Ride forms from Whitacre Road.

DO NOT park at the shopping center across the street; they will tow your car

Impact Aid Forms

Last call for Impact Aid Forms!

All families should complete a Federal Impact Aid Survey as soon as possible. The form is available in ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Students that had not yet completed the online submission as of last week were given paper copies in their 4th period Return. Each student needs to submit only one version of the form (electronic or paper printed copy).

Why submit this form? Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. The funds support all Fairfax County public schools and centers. Visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page to learn more.

Woodson Band will be putting on their annual Holiday Tunes for Tots on December 4th and December 5th, both at 10am in the Main Gym. Tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased at the door.

Boundary Review Community Meetings

Community meetings regarding FCPS' division wide boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. The Region 5 meeting will take place on Monday, December 2, 6:30-8 p.m., at Westfield High School Cafeteria. Please use the link above to register.

If you are unable to attend our Region 5 meeting, you may attend another. All meetings will be in person and will follow the same format. Language interpretation will be available. Visit the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage for more information.

Oceanography students film a class project using the green screens in our TV studio.

Senior Portraits - Last Chance

Woodson will hold one last senior portrait session at the school on Monday, December 16th.

Please use this link to signup.

After this session, if your senior still has not taken a portrait but would like to you will need to schedule an appointment at Ironlight Studios. Email them at [email protected]

The deadline to get a senior portrait in the yearbook is December 23rd.

Yearbook Senior Ads - Last Chance

The Deadline to create and pay for an ad is December 6th. Visit here and use order number 5278 to create the ad.

Need help with your online order? Toll Free: 866-287-3096

Visit our Class of 2025 webpage above to review other important senior year information.

College & Career Center

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🗂️ Visit our School-wide Calendar & College & Career Center Padlets
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Purchase the 2024-25 Yearbook!

Purchase your 2024-25 yearbook now before prices go up on January 1, 2025!

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We do our best to show our staff and students how much we appreciate them. This week, we were able to give our staff pie. Look at those happy faces!

FCPS News

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

Preparing for Winter Weather
SEL Screener Results
Varsity Girls Wrestling Is New Winter Sport

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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Woodson Athletics Week of Nov 18th

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For more information on teams, coaches, and schedules please visit our Woodson Athletics website. 2024-2025 Ticket Prices $7 Adults $5 Students Buy your Booster Pass today!!

Students do you plan on coming to more than 10 games throughout the 2024-2025 school year... YES!!

Parents do you plan on coming to more than 13 games throughout the 2024-2025 school year.... YES!!!

*BUY YOUR BOOSTER PASS HERE AND SAVE* Stay Connected Friday's Woodson Weekly Message Last Week's PTSO Tuesday Message Other Important Links

Woodson Athletics -www.woodsonsports.com

Activity Registration - https://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

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Woodson Weekly - November 15

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Woodson Weekly - November 15

Woodson Weekly is usually published every Friday to provide the community with important information about school life at Woodson High School.

Mission Statement

Woodson High School’s mission is to empower our community to reach their individual potential by creating a healthy environment of mutual respect, responsibility, equity, and inclusion.

Weekly Wrap-up

Check out our Weekly Wrap-up on Spotify or Apple!

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Important Dates

Friday, November 15th, 7:00PM - Lear

Monday, November 18th, 6:30PM - Partners for Safe Teen Driving Seminar

Wednesday, November 20th, 7:00AM & 6:00PM - Coffee, Cookies & Conversation With Mr. Greata

Wednesday, November 27th - Friday, November 29th - Thanksgiving Break; All schools and Offices Closed

Monday, December 2nd - FCPS Boundary Review Meeting for Region 5

December 23rd - January 3rd - Winter Break; School Closed

January 15th, 6-8:00PM - Curriculum Night

January 21st - Curriculum Night Snow Date

Woodson CalendarWiz

See the complete FCPS school year calendar

Message from Mr. Greata

Despite a shorter week, it has been hopping here at Carter G. Woodson High School. We had lots of community visitors and celebrations that I am excited to share with you!

As part of our ongoing recognition of veterans and military connected families, we were thrilled to host members of our military community for our Military Appreciation Breakfast this morning. A heartfelt thank you to all our veterans who selflessly serve our nation. And, thank you to Alaina Andersen, Debbie Glover, Lizzie Walter, Adrienne Wood, and Josh Peters for planning not only this event, but also our Student Services Advisory Council event this week.

Each and everyday, we work alongside some incredible professionals that are dedicated to the well-being and education of our students. To recognize National School Psychologists Week, we want to extend our gratitude to our incredible school psychologists, Ryan Dickerson, Risha Lamba, and Jennifer Zabel, who are always going above and beyond!

This week, we celebrated numerous student accomplishments, including 11 student-athletes who participated in our Fall College Commitment Ceremony. We know that these scholar-athletes will continue to excel academically and athletically at the collegiate level, and we couldn’t be prouder!

Congratulations to choir members Sarah Hymans, Charlotte Reymann, Serena Mancuso, Joaquin Najar, and alternate Emily Hudders, who were selected to represent Carter G. Woodson High School at the Virginia Senior Honor Chorus! These talented singers will join other select students in Norfolk from November 21-23 under the direction of Grammy Award-winning conductor Dr. Jeffrey Redding.

Additionally, we welcomed State Senator Marsden, Delegate Laura Jane Cohen, and School Board Member Rachna Sizemore Heizer to our school to discuss school needs and visit some of our outstanding classrooms. I’m proud of our students, who seized the opportunity to ask questions and share insights, representing our community exceptionally well.

A few important reminders:

Please check the detailed information below regarding the upcoming FCPS division-wide boundary review, which will take place across all six divisions. We hope to see you at the Region 5 meeting on December 2 at Westfield High School from 6:30 PM to 8 PM.
Join us next Wednesday as we celebrate National Family Engagement Month with a morning coffee from 7:00-7:45 AM or an evening session from 6:00-7:00 PM in the library for cookies and conversation.
As winter approaches, please remember our building opens at 7:30 AM. We appreciate you keeping this in mind when dropping students off, especially as temperatures drop.

This weekend, if you haven’t attended a performance of Lear yet, I highly encourage you to see a performance! Our thespians’ talents shine, through their technical expertise, acting skill, singing prowess, and costume design. Also, good luck to our cross-country team competing at States this weekend at The Oatlands!

Kevin Greata
Principal

View our Student and Group Recognition webpage!

Woodson Field Hockey poses for a team photo before heading to States this past week. Congrats, Cavs, on a great fall season!

Partners for Safe Teen Driving Seminars

Attention all 10th grade students and their parents. All new drivers and parents must attend a state mandated traffic safety seminar, Partners for Safe Teen Driving. Please mark your calendar for the Woodson seminars for 2024-2025. Seminars will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will take place in the Woodson Auditorium.

Monday, November 18th
Thursday, February 20th
Wednesday, April 23th

Attendance For Thanksgiving Week

Looking ahead to the holiday season, if missing school is unavoidable, please speak with your child’s teachers in advance to create a plan for making up missed work.

It is also imperative that you let our Attendance Office know as soon as possible for any early dismissals. Remember, early dismissals cannot be submitted through ParentVUE, only Full Day Absences can be submitted there.

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Join Mr. Greata on Wednesday, November 20th for his Family Engagement Month event: Coffee, Cookies & Conversation

There will be two sessions to choose from:
7:00am-7:45am or 6:00pm-7:00pm

Hope to see you there!

Impact Aid Forms

All families should complete a Federal Impact Aid Survey as soon as possible. The form is available in ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in).

Please complete the form for each school-aged child in your household. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. The funds support all Fairfax County public schools and centers. Visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page to learn more.

Register for ParentVUE

Learn how to activate your ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child.

Boundary Review Community Meetings

11 student athletes participated in our Fall College Commitment Ceremony on Thursday. Congratulations and best of luck playing your respective sport at the collegiate level!

Class of 2025 Information

Save the Date - Graduation

Graduation for the Class of 2025 will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 9:30am-11:30am at Eagle Bank Arena.

Senior Portraits

Appointments are still available for the last senior portrait sessions held at Woodson on November 15th and November 18th.

Please use this link to signup.

Prom for the Class of 2025

Due to scheduling conflicts, Prom has been rescheduled to Friday, April 4th, 2025. Prom will still be held at Westwood Country Club in Vienna, VA. Ticket pricing will be announced at a later date.

Yearbook Senior Ads

Deadline to create and pay for an ad is December 6th. Visit here and use order number 5278 to create the ad.

Need help with your online order? Toll Free: 866-287-3096

Visit our Class of 2025 webpage above to review other important senior year information.

Thanksgiving

Schools and offices will be closed Wednesday, November 27, through Friday, November 29. Classes will resume on Monday, December 2. See the complete school year calendar.

Counselor Corner

School counselors have been busy so far as we’ve begun the second quarter! We hosted our fall Advisory Council meeting on Nov 14 and shared program highlights with key stakeholders including students, parents, and faculty. Next week on Monday, Nov 18, we will present an important program to our 9th grade students called Signs of Suicide (SOS). This program discusses suicide awareness and prevention, and what to do if you are concerned about yourself or others.

Additionally, counselors have already written 335 letters of recommendation in support of our seniors applying to colleges, and expect to continue submitting transcripts and documents, and writing letters of recommendation, through January. Seniors, please be aware of deadlines to ensure that your documents are submitted on time. Additionally, if you would like a letter of recommendation from your counselor, we require 15 school days ahead of your deadline. Complete the google form before submitting your transcript request form and come get help before school any Wednesday in the College & Career Center. We will again host a college application support workshop on Nov 22 during lunches - no appointment needed!

Check out the Woodson school wide calendar for upcoming events (please bookmark it and refer to it regularly). You can also filter the calendar to view College & Career Center and Student Services events specifically, for example: NOVA information sessions during lunches, NACAC Virtual College Fair, Scholarship 101 Virtual Session, Junior Information Night (coming up on December 4!), and Military Recruiter visits during lunches.

Speaking of calendars, all 9th, 10th, and 11th grade parents, please mark your calendars for our annual Curriculum Night! This year’s event will be held on January 15 from 6:00-8:00pm in the Woodson Cafeterias and Auditorium. Teachers and staff from all our academic departments will be present at this event, which helps kicks off the academic advising season and provides information to students and parents to ensure informed decisions are made regarding course selection for next school year. Additional information and details will be shared in the coming days.

Three shows remaining!
Friday, November 15th at 7:00pm
Saturday, November 16th at 1:00pm and 7:00pm

College & Career Center

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📧 Questions? Email Christine Lieb-Mosley at [email protected]

Purchase the 2024-25 Yearbook!

Purchase your 2024-25 yearbook now before prices go up on January 1, 2025!

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Social Media

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FCPS News

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

Veterans Day Recognitions
Resources on IEPs, Financial Aid, Literacy, Community Leadership
Teacher Hiring Event

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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Woodson Athletics Week of Nov 11th

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For more information on teams, coaches, and schedules please visit our Woodson Athletics website. Winter Tryouts Start Nov 11th For more information on Winter Tryouts- visit woodsonsports.com 2024-2025 Ticket Prices $7 Adults $5 Students Buy your Booster Pass today!!

Students do you plan on coming to more than 10 games throughout the 2024-2025 school year... YES!!

Parents do you plan on coming to more than 13 games throughout the 2024-2025 school year.... YES!!!

*BUY YOUR BOOSTER PASS HERE AND SAVE* Stay Connected Friday's Woodson Weekly Message Last Week's PTSO Tuesday Message Other Important Links

Woodson Athletics -www.woodsonsports.com

Activity Registration - https://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

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Winter Sport Tryouts Nov 11th- Times and Locations

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For more information on teams, coaches, and schedules please visit our Woodson Athletics website. Winter Sports Tryouts (Day 1) *** NOT ALL TRYOUTS START TOMORROW***

TRACK-

Monday, November 11th: 10:00am-12:00pm - track

Optional practice but mainly for new athletes, particular field events
Try any event(s) or ask questions about tryouts or being on the team
Last chance to turn in paperwork and to complete registration online
Last chance to inform Coach Zuber you are trying out for a different Woodson winter sport and might have a conflict with Track & Field tryouts

TRYOUTS Tuesday, November 12th: 3:30pm - track

100m
1600m run
400m run

Wednesday, November 13th: 3:30pm - track

Long jump, Triple Jump, High Jump, Pole Vault
Shot Put

Thursday, November 14th: 3:30pm - track

800 meter run
200m dash
55 meter hurdles

Friday, November 15th: 3:00pm

Final Cuts - Place TBA
Athletes who made the team will have 1st day of practice. Bring athletic clothes

Wrestling

3:50 – 6:00 in the wrestling room for tryouts and for practices daily.

Boys Basketball – Nov 11

Freshmen Boys – Main gym 5:30 – 7:30pm

JV Boys – Main gym 9:30 – 11:30am

Varsity – Main gym 3:00-5:00pm

Girls Basketball – Nov 11

Freshman – 12:00 – 2:30 Aux gym

JV / Var – 12:00 – 2:30 Main gym

Gymnastics – November 12th

3:15 - 5:15 Lake Braddock – enter through Door 7 (Cafeteria)

Swim- Nov 11-14th

Monday 3:45 at Oakmont girl swimmers and divers (no bus)

Tuesday 3:15 bus to Oakmont boy swimmer and divers

Wednesday 3:15 bus to Oakmont boy and girl swimmers

Thursday 3:15 bus for everyone

Rifle- Nov 14th

Arlington-Fairfax IWLA

14708 Mount Olive Road

Centreville, VA 20121

Thursday, November 14. 5:00-9:00pm.

A parent needs to accompany as a waiver must be signed.

Winter Cheer- Dance Studio

Nov 14th- 4pm-6pm

Nov 15th- 3:30-5:30pm

For more information on Winter Tryouts- visit woodsonsports.com 2024-2025 Ticket Prices $7 Adults $5 Students Buy your Booster Pass today!!

Students do you plan on coming to more than 10 games throughout the 2024-2025 school year... YES!!

Parents do you plan on coming to more than 13 games throughout the 2024-2025 school year.... YES!!!

*BUY YOUR BOOSTER PASS HERE AND SAVE* Stay Connected Friday's Woodson Weekly Message Last Week's PTSO Tuesday Message Other Important Links

Woodson Athletics -www.woodsonsports.com

Activity Registration - https://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

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Woodson Weekly - November 8

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Woodson Weekly - November 8

Woodson Weekly is usually published every Friday to provide the community with important information about school life at Woodson High School.

Mission Statement

Woodson High School’s mission is to empower our community to reach their individual potential by creating a healthy environment of mutual respect, responsibility, equity, and inclusion.

Weekly Wrap-up

Check out our Weekly Wrap-up on Spotify or Apple!

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Important Dates

Monday, November 11th - Veterans Day; School Closed

Monday, November 11th - First Day of Winter Sports Tryouts

Tuesday, November 12th - Outstanding Employee Award Nominations Due

Wednesday, November 27th - Friday, November 29th - Thanksgiving Break; All schools and Offices Closed

December 23rd - January 3rd - Winter Break; School Closed

See the complete FCPS school year calendar

Student Leadership created a banner of staff members at Woodson that are veterans.

Thank you to all of our faculty, staff, and community members who have served and continue to serve our community and nation!

Message from Mr. Greata

This Monday, November 11, marks Veterans Day. We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our faculty, staff, and community members who have served and continue to serve our community and nation. Your service and dedication are the foundation of our safety and the freedoms we cherish. We are truly grateful for all that you do.

With the large number of military-connected families and federally employed families in our community, given our proximity to the nation’s capital, the funds received through the Impact Aid form have played an essential role in Fairfax County Public Schools' funding for decades. This year, the process has transitioned to an online format via ParentVUE. Unfortunately, our completion rate is lower than in previous years, likely due to this change. If you have not yet completed the Impact Aid Form, it can be found on ParentVUE. Your cooperation is crucial, and we appreciate your assistance in providing this important information. Directions for completing the form are included below.

November is National Family Engagement Month, and in celebration, we will be hosting a family coffee on the morning of Wednesday, November 20. For those unable to attend in the morning, we will also hold an evening gathering at 6 PM that same day. More information will be shared in next week’s newsletter, so please mark your calendars. We look forward to seeing you there!

We have a lot of exciting athletic news as playoffs are in full swing! Be sure to visit our student recognition page to see the athletes who have been selected for all district and regional teams - congratulations to them all! Our field hockey team will be competing in the state tournament on Tuesday, November 12, at Glen Allen High School. Additionally, our girls' cross country team is heading to the state meet on Saturday, November 16, at The Oatlands. For more details on these events and winter sports tryouts, which begin on Monday, November 11, please visit the Woodson athletics website.

As a reminder, Monday, November 11, is a student holiday. We hope you and your families enjoy the extended weekend. Tonight, we will be at West Springfield for the final football game of the season, and we hope to see everyone there supporting and cheering on our Cavaliers. It’s a Flannel Out!

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

Kevin Greata
Principal

View our Student and Group Recognition webpage!

1st Quarter Report Cards

We are no longer sending home quarterly printed report cards, as they are available in your ParentVUE account. Once logged in, you can view the posted report card located under "Documents". Report cards will be posted by November 13th.

Please remember that gradebooks in ParentVUE are still closed until 6am November 12th while 1st quarter grades are being finalized.

Woodson Girls Cross Country team advances to the VHSL State meet. Good Luck, Cavaliers!

Thank you, Coach Ted Plunkett, for the picture.

Winter Sports Tryouts

Winter Sports Tryouts will start on Monday, November 11th. Please note this is Veterans Day and there is no school for students..

In order for an athlete to be eligible to participate in tryouts, they must have Activity Registration submitted online and also have a VHSL Sports Physical turned in to our Athletic Office, prior to November 11th.

Questions? Visit our Athletic Website or have your student stop by the Activities Office C103.

Last Chance to Submit Outstanding Award Nominations

Nomination Deadline - Tuesday, November 12th

Nominations are now open for the Woodson Outstanding Employee Awards! These nominations are the beginning of the process that will end in the recognition of the Fairfax County Outstanding Employee Awards in an amazing celebration in June. To submit a nomination for a Woodson Outstanding Employee (categories listed below), please complete this Google Form.

Outstanding Teacher/librarian
Outstanding New Teacher/librarian
Outstanding New Principal
Outstanding Leader
Outstanding Professional Employee
Outstanding Operational Employee

We appreciate your thoughtful consideration in nominating our outstanding employees for these awards.

Impact Aid Forms

Impact Aid Forms are now available in SIS ParentVUE!

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE?

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey.

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

Student Leadership put on a wonderful home cooked breakfast for all of our staff this week.

Senior Portraits

Appointments are still available for the last senior portrait sessions held at Woodson on November 14th, November 15th, and November 18th.
Please use this link to signup.

Visit our Class of 2025 webpage above to review other important senior year information.

Yearbook Senior Ads

Deadline to create and pay for an ad is December 6th. Visit here and use order number 5278 to create the ad.

Need help with your online order? Toll Free: 866-287-3096

IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair

Parents/caregivers, school staff, and students over the age of 14 are invited to attend an interactive event celebrating the individualized education program (IEP) process. The IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, November 16, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Jackson Middle School.

The event is sponsored by Fairfax County Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA). Activities include simulated IEP meetings, break-out sessions on the various parts of an IEP, and a resource fair to learn more about community supports. Register in advance.

Services for Hearing-Impaired and Visually-Impaired Students

Students with sensory disabilities require specialized services and support to access instruction that is typically presented visually and auditorily (by means of hearing). FCPS provides educational services to students who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or visually impaired. They are supported in various settings, including at their school or through itinerant specialists who travel to different schools to work with students, rather than being based in a single school. Learn more about Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.

Visit the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) website for Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities.

Cav Kudos ceremony attendees on Friday. Way to go, Cavaliers!

Tutoring Resources for Families

Is your family looking for resources to help support your child’s academic success? FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of district employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to be hired as a tutor by parents. FRC maintains this list, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with tutors. This list is not “approved” by FCPS and is only meant as a resource.

FCPS also partners with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors' services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.

✨ FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence, reminds us of our commitment to supporting each and every student and helping them meet or exceed high academic standards.

College & Career Center

📲 Follow us on Instagram: @cgwstudentsvcs
🗂️ Visit our School-wide Calendar & College & Career Center Padlets
📧 Questions? Email Christine Lieb-Mosley at [email protected]

Purchase the 2024-25 Yearbook!

Purchase your 2024-25 yearbook now before prices go up on January 1, 2025!

Visit our ordering website https://prod.yboc.varsity.com/ and enter the code 5278.

Social Media

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FCPS News

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

Fall Testing Results
Boundary Review Community Meetings
Resources for Families

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

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Woodson Athletics Week of Nov 4th

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For more information on teams, coaches, and schedules please visit our Woodson Athletics website. Winter Tryouts Start Nov 11th For more information on Winter Tryouts- visit woodsonsports.com FH and VB playoffs this week!! $7 adults $5 students 2024-2025 Ticket Prices $7 Adults $5 Students Buy your Booster Pass today!!

Students do you plan on coming to more than 10 games throughout the 2024-2025 school year... YES!!

Parents do you plan on coming to more than 13 games throughout the 2024-2025 school year.... YES!!!

*BUY YOUR BOOSTER PASS HERE AND SAVE* Stay Connected Friday's Woodson Weekly Message Last Week's PTSO Tuesday Message Other Important Links

Woodson Athletics -www.woodsonsports.com

Activity Registration - https://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

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Woodson Weekly - October 31

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Woodson Weekly - October 31

Woodson Weekly is usually published every Friday to provide the community with important information about school life at Woodson High School.

Mission Statement

Woodson High School’s mission is to empower our community to reach their individual potential by creating a healthy environment of mutual respect, responsibility, equity, and inclusion.

Weekly Wrap-up

Check out our Weekly Wrap-up on Spotify or Apple!

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Important Dates

Friday, November 1st - All schools and Offices Closed; Diwali, Dia de los Muertos, and All Saints Day

Sunday, November 3rd, 2:00am - Daylight Saving Time Ends (Fall Back)

Monday, November 4th - No School for Students; School Planning Day

Tuesday, November 5th - No School for Students; Teacher Workday

Monday, November 11th - All schools and Offices Closed; Veterans Day

Tuesday, November 12th - Outstanding Employee Award Nominations Due

Wednesday, November 27th - Friday, November 29th - Thanksgiving Break; All schools and Offices Closed

See the complete FCPS school year calendar

Message from Mr. Greata

As we wrap up the first quarter, we’re looking toward the future with excitement! Over 55 community members joined us for our annual Career Day, giving our students the invaluable opportunity to explore the diverse career paths available to them. As I walked around to the presentations, I heard so many great experiences and sound advice shared with our students.

A huge thank you to all our community volunteers for sharing your time and experiences with our students. Check out the picture below to see their smiling faces! Special thanks to our Career Day coordinators, Paula DiSalvo, Katherine Stransky, Kelsey Treague, Erinn Harris, and Anne Baker, and check out the list below of everyone that contributed!

Keep an eye out for a mailer we’ve sent home, featuring ways to get involved in our school community. This includes information on joining the PTSO, supporting the CAV Cupboard, and an exciting fundraiser to support student experiences as part of our recent name change. Plus, don’t miss the QR links in the mailer for easy access to more information. And, of course, don’t forget to stock up on CG Woodson spirit wear!

We also ask you to complete the Federal Impact Aid forms, now available in ParentVUE. Please take a moment to fill out a form for each school-aged child in your household. This survey brings over $4 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Education, benefitting all Fairfax County Public Schools.

It’s that time of year to recognize the hard work of our Woodson staff. We encourage you to consider nominating an outstanding employee who has positively impacted your student’s experience. Nominations for the Outstanding Employee Awards close on November 12; you’ll find the link to the nomination form below. Thank you for helping us honor our dedicated staff!

Please be aware that ParentVUE and StudentVUE gradebooks are currently unavailable while we finalize first-quarter grades. They’ll be back online by November 12 at 6 a.m.

Come cheer on our Woodson football team this Saturday at noon as they take on West Potomac here at home. Playoff excitement continues next week with volleyball, field hockey, and cross-country, so let’s keep showing our support for all our athletes.

There is no school tomorrow, Friday, November 1, as well as on Monday, November 4, and Tuesday, November 5. We hope you enjoy a restful and extended weekend with your family!

Kevin Greata
Principal

View our Student and Group Recognition webpage!

A huge thank you to not only our 55+ community speakers, but also the following staff members who made our Career Day run smoothly today:
Lee Hedrick, Katrina Cohen, Kathy Marcos, John Michals, Mike Jeffry, Ann Marie Rodgerson, Melinda Conner, Emma Miller, Will Cogan, Alexa Pugnetti, Lynley Esposito, Chuck De LaCuesta, Ryan Dillon, Jackie O'Brien, Debbie Glover, Kadi O'Brien, Kathy Martin, CGW Security, and our Sports Leadership students

Gradebook in ParentVUE and StudentVUE

From now until November 12th at 6am ParentVUE and StudentVUE Gradebook viewing will be closed while 1st quarter grades are being finalized.

The infamous Ms. Glover was back with yet another costume and the same amount of spirit, as usual! Joining her today were the O'Brien's, who came as Terri and Bindi Irwin from The Crocodile Hunter. Crikey, it was a good day!

Outstanding Award Nominations Now Open!

Nominations will be accepted through Tuesday, November 12th.

Outstanding Teacher/librarian
Outstanding New Teacher/librarian
Outstanding New Principal
Outstanding Leader
Outstanding Professional Employee
Outstanding Operational Employee

We appreciate your thoughtful consideration in nominating our outstanding employees for these awards.

Counselor Corner

It’s college application season! Woodson Counselors are hard at work completing secondary reports, submitting transcripts, and writing recommendation letters as we support the Class of 2025 on their journey to college. We’re excited for our seniors and are happy to partner with them as they manage all facets of their applications. No appointment is needed for drop-in assistance at Senior Support sessions every Wednesday before school at 7:30am in the College & Career Center.

It is critical that seniors plan ahead and are mindful of the strict 15-day deadline for transcript and letter requests so we can process our documents in time for their intended college deadlines. If you have a January 1st college deadline, please submit all required materials to Student Services by December 2nd. Please visit the Senior Padlet for additional resources.

Happy end of the 1st quarter! We encourage students who need academic support in specific classes to make arrangements with their teachers and consider using Varsity Tutors Launchpad and other resources listed on the Academic Support padlet. Families concerned about a class should contact their child’s teacher directly to discuss, collaborate, and evaluate the best next step for academic improvement. To find the name of your child’s teacher, please access their schedule through ParentVUE. Enjoy the long weekend!

College Recruiting Seminar

Attention parents and athletes!

In an effort to educate our parents and athletes about NCAA Eligibility, Athletic scholarships and the college recruiting process, we have contracted Dynamite Sports to conduct a one-hour seminar entitled “Guiding the College-Bound Athlete” on Thursday, December 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Robinson in Recital Hall.

This seminar will help you to become more knowledgeable and REALISTIC about athletic scholarships and the recruiting process.

This seminar will teach you how to:

Setup college visits
Receive a scholarship or grant
Get noticed & recruited
Ensure NCAA freshman eligibility
Create a "recruiting blueprint"
Communicate with college coaches

Remember, it’s only one evening, and we as coaches want to give our athletes every possible opportunity to enjoy athletics beyond high school.

Attendees will receive a SAT/ACT Prep program valued at $350! *Limit 1 per family / Tech Support not included*

If you do plan on attending this event, please fill out this google form.

Authors Julie Moffett (left) and Jan Gangsei (right) presented to students at our Career Day today.

Impact Aid Forms

Impact Aid Forms are now available in SIS ParentVUE!

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE?

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey.

Senior Portraits

Appointments are FULL for October 31st, November 4th, and November 8th.

Please note, the location of portraits for the above three dates
will be CAV HALL.

Another email will be sent once our remaining dates are open for appointment booking.

Yearbook Baby Ads

Deadline to create and pay for an ad is December 6th. Visit here and use order number 5278 to create the ad.

Need help with your online order? Toll Free: 866-287-3096

2025 Virginia Summer Residential Governor's School (SRGS)

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) offers the opportunity for 10th and 11th grade students to apply to attend summer residential Governor’s schools in Academics and Visual and Performing Arts (VPA). Students who are accepted into one of the programs will live in residence halls in one of the state colleges in VA for four weeks in the June - late July timeframe. To learn more about SRGS opportunities and the application process, visit the VDOE website.

To be considered for an academic or VPA Governor’s school, students must complete the steps below.

1. Complete the interest forms linked below for either Academics, VPA, and Woodson. The forms are a required part of the application process and are due November 6th. No late entries will be accepted. When completing the form, enter a personal email address and do NOT use an fcpsschools.net email address. VDOE cannot send communications to the fcpsschools.net domain.

2. Complete the application for the specific program you wish to apply to and return to your school counselor who is supervising the Governor’s School application process.

Academic applications are due to the school on December 13, 2024.
VPA applications are due to the school on January 31, 2025.

Academic Contact: Mr. Travis Pugh [email protected] and Ms. Elizabeth Walter [email protected]

VPA Contact: Ms. Devyn Wilcox [email protected]

Woodson Boys and Girls Cross Country teams pose for a group picture with Mr. Smith (DSA), Mr. Greata (Principal), and the Cavalier at the Patriot District meet this week.
Thank you, Coach Ted Plunkett, for the picture!

Underclass Picture Makeup/Retake Images Now Available

Retake/Makeup day images are now online. Families will have received a reminder email to view images from Victor O'Neill Studios.

If you do not see your email, please check spam folder. If you need help ordering/viewing contact [email protected]

College & Career Center

📲 Follow us on Instagram: @cgwstudentsvcs
🗂️ Visit our School-wide Calendar & College & Career Center Padlets
📧 Questions? Email Christine Lieb-Mosley at [email protected]

Purchase the 2024-25 Yearbook!

Purchase your 2024-25 yearbook now before prices go up on January 1, 2025!

Visit our ordering website https://prod.yboc.varsity.com/ and enter the code 5278.

Social Media

@WoodsonHS

FCPS News

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

Calendar Reminders
Resources for Families
Complete Impact Aid Survey

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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Woodson Athletics Week of Oct 28th

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For more information on teams, coaches, and schedules please visit our Woodson Athletics website. Winter Tryouts Start Nov 11th, More Information to come this week! Requirements below: FH and VB playoffs this week!! $7 adults $5 students 2024-2025 Ticket Prices $7 Adults $5 Students Buy your Booster Pass today!!

Students do you plan on coming to more than 10 games throughout the 2024-2025 school year... YES!!

Parents do you plan on coming to more than 13 games throughout the 2024-2025 school year.... YES!!!

*BUY YOUR BOOSTER PASS HERE AND SAVE* Stay Connected Friday's Woodson Weekly Message Last Week's PTSO Tuesday Message Other Important Links

Woodson Athletics -www.woodsonsports.com

Activity Registration - https://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

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Woodson Weekly - October 25

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Woodson Weekly - October 25

Woodson Weekly is usually published every Friday to provide the community with important information about school life at Woodson High School.

Mission Statement

Woodson High School’s mission is to empower our community to reach their individual potential by creating a healthy environment of mutual respect, responsibility, equity, and inclusion.

Weekly Wrap-up

Check out our Weekly Wrap-up on Spotify or Apple!

Spotify

Apple

Important Dates

Saturday, October 26th - Fall Fest, 11:00am-2:00pm

Thursday, October 31st

End of 1st Quarter; Career Day; 2 Hour Early Release
Senior Portraits Session C, 3:00-7:00pm

Friday, November 1st - Diwali and Dia de los Muertos; All schools and Offices Closed

Monday, November 4th - School planning day; No School for Students

Tuesday, November 5th - Teacher Workday; No School for Students

Monday, November 11th - Veterans Day; All schools and Offices Closed

Tuesday, November 12th - Outstanding Employee Award Submissions Due

Wednesday, November 27th - Friday, November 29th - Thanksgiving Break; All schools and Offices Closed

See the complete FCPS school year calendar

Message from Mr. Greata

I am thrilled to share the highlights of our recent rededication ceremony. The event was graced by numerous inspiring speakers who eloquently recounted the history of our school, the motivations behind its transformation, and our aspirations for the future. We take immense pride in our students’ contributions and are deeply grateful to the students and staff who dedicated countless hours to orchestrate this memorable occasion.

If you were unable to attend, we invite you to watch the recording of the full ceremony. Additionally, we’ve provided links to various news stories covering the event and a copy of the program below. The program acknowledges the many individuals who played a role in bringing this ceremony to fruition.

In other exciting news, the Virginia Department of Education has awarded Carter G. Woodson High School the Highest Achievement Award, as part of their exemplar program. We are one of only two Fairfax County Public Schools to receive this honor for our students’ academic accomplishments during the 2023–2024 school year. A heartfelt thank you to all our teachers and staff for their unwavering dedication, and to our families for their steadfast support of our students’ hard work.

Our field hockey teams have also achieved remarkable success. Congratulations to Hailey Frieden, Janice Blair, Ava Weber, and Vitoria (Tori) Lennon on earning a spot on the All-District teams! And congratulations to the entire field hockey team on their semifinal victory against Robinson last night. We look forward to cheering you on in the finals on Monday!

This Saturday, join us for our Fall Fest starting at 11 AM. The event will feature trunk-or-treating, bounce houses, and other fun activities for kids. My family and I will be there with our rendition of the Haunted Mansion—enter if you dare!

We are looking forward to our career day next on October 31st! That day will also be a 2-hour early release, followed by a holiday on Friday, November 1st. There will be no school on November 4th or 5th as well, and students will return to school for the second quarter on November 6th.

We hope to see you all tonight at South County as our Cavaliers take on the Stallions.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend,

Kevin Greata
Principal

View our Student and Group Recognition webpage!

Outstanding Award Nominations Now Open!

Outstanding Teacher/librarian
Outstanding New Teacher/librarian
Outstanding New Principal
Outstanding Leader
Outstanding Professional Employee
Outstanding Operational Employee

We appreciate your thoughtful consideration in nominating our outstanding employees for these awards.

Nominations will be accepted through Tuesday, November 12th.

Carter G. Woodson High School Rededication Ceremony

If you weren't able to attend the ceremony this past Wednesday, you can watch the recording of the Rededication Ceremony here.

Media outlets that covered the ceremony:

WTOP | Northern Virginia Magazine | FCPS

Thank you to everyone that attended and to the students and staff that helped plan this wonderful event!

Woodson Strings Quartet played music at the reception before the ceremony.

Dozens of students helped guide our guests through out the event.

Woodson Vocal Ensemble performed the National Anthem and a special selected piece titled "The Lesson".

Attendance Reminder

With next week, and the week after, being short weeks for students, please be mindful of notifying our attendance office of any impending student absences.

All Day absences can always be submitted through your ParentVUE account.

Parents and caregivers must report late arrivals and early dismissals directly to the school, as partial-day absences cannot be recorded in ParentVUE.

If your student needs to be released early from school, please call the attendance line at 703-503-4800 and leave a voicemail. You can also have your student bring in a note directly to the attendance office. Be mindful of our 30 minute notice request. Last minute early releases are hard to accommodate, especially if we are in between class changes, holding schoolwide presentations, the student is in PE, etc.

Impact Aid Forms

Impact Aid Forms are now available in SIS ParentVUE!

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE?

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey.

Join us tomorrow for Fall Fest, 11am-2pm on the outdoor basketball courts. Woodson's annual event of fall activities, bounce houses, crafts, trunk or treating, and so much more! .

Senior Portraits

The next senior portrait session at Woodson will be on Thursday, October 31st (3-7pm). Appointment are now open for October 31st, November 4th and November 8th.

An e-notify message went out to all senior parents and guardians on Thursday with the link to sign up.

Remaining senior portraits sessions at Woodson:

October 31st 3-7pm
November 4th 3-8pm
November 8th 3-8pm
November 14th 3-8pm
November 15th 3-8pm
November 18th 3-8pm (tentative date)

If you have questions regarding portraits your senior already took, please email [email protected].

Field Trip to the HBCU Fair at Edison HS for Seniors & Juniors! First come, first serve.

To register, please complete this Google Form by Oct 30th: https://forms.gle/KDFvJSP63fDg8rGJA

If our slots are not filled, we will allow 10th graders to go.

Underclass Picture Makeup/Retake Images Now Available

Retake/Makeup day images are now online. Families will have received a reminder email to view images from Victor O'Neill Studios.

If you do not see your email, please check spam folder. If you need help ordering/viewing contact [email protected]

College & Career Center

📲 Follow us on Instagram: @cgwstudentsvcs
🗂️ Visit our School-wide Calendar & College & Career Center Padlets
📧 Questions? Email Christine Lieb-Mosley at [email protected]

Purchase the 2024-25 Yearbook!

Purchase your 2024-25 yearbook now before prices go up on January 1, 2025!

Visit our ordering website https://prod.yboc.varsity.com/ and enter the code 5278.

Social Media

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Community Conversations

Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions at the final community conversation this fall. It will be held Wednesday, October 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Herndon Middle School. Click the date to register. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

FCPS News

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

Federal Impact Aid Survey
Football Players Tackle Literacy
Tips to Keep Children Safe

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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Woodson Athletics Week of Oct 21st

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For more information on teams, coaches, and schedules please visit our Woodson Athletics website. 2024-2025 Ticket Prices $7 Adults $5 Students Buy your Booster Pass today!!

Students do you plan on coming to more than 10 games throughout the 2024-2025 school year... YES!!

Parents do you plan on coming to more than 13 games throughout the 2024-2025 school year.... YES!!!

*BUY YOUR BOOSTER PASS HERE AND SAVE* Stay Connected Friday's Woodson Weekly Message Last Week's PTSO Tuesday Message Other Important Links

Woodson Athletics -www.woodsonsports.com

Activity Registration - https://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

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Woodson Weekly - October 18

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Woodson Weekly - October 18

Woodson Weekly is usually published every Friday to provide the community with important information about school life at Woodson High School.

Mission Statement

Woodson High School’s mission is to empower our community to reach their individual potential by creating a healthy environment of mutual respect, responsibility, equity, and inclusion.

Weekly Wrap-up

Check out our Weekly Wrap-up on Spotify or Apple!

Spotify

Apple

Important Dates

Friday, October 18th - Homecoming Parade, Pig-out, Football vs. Robinson

Saturday, October 19th - Homecoming Dance

Wednesday, October 23rd, 5:00pm - School Rededication Ceremony; Auditorium

Saturday, October 26th - Fall Fest

Thursday, October 31st

End of 1st Quarter; 2 Hour Early Release
Senior Portraits Session C, 3:00-7:00pm

Friday, November 1st - Diwali and Dia de los Muertos; All schools and Offices Closed

Monday, November 4th - School planning day; No School for Students

Tuesday, November 5th - Teacher Workday; No School for Students

Not only did our students show up for spirit week this week, but our staff did too. Look at these celebrities walking around Student Services on Thursday!

Message from Mr. Greata

School spirit is alive and well this week at Carter G. Woodson High School! Our students and staff showed amazing creativity and artistic flair during our HOCO Spirit Week, with some amazing dynamic duos and interesting substitutes for backpacks. Monday saw some hard fought Power Puff games with inventive penalty hand signals, followed by a blazing bonfire. Congratulations to the sophomores for their victory over the freshmen, and to the seniors for their win against the juniors—both were close and highly competitive games!

On Tuesday, our golf team represented us in the state competition. Congratulations to Han Lee who placed seventh in the state—an amazing achievement!

Yesterday’s pep rally got everyone pumped for the homecoming game and dance. Our leadership students did an outstanding job organizing and creating such a lively event. It was fantastic to see our student body out in full force, filled with energy and excitement. At the pep rally, we also revealed the identity of our mystery DJ— David O’Hara. Apparently, our students turned the tables on Mr. O’Hara and disc-overed his very vinyl secret!

Don’t forget, the parade kicks off today at 4:30 PM, followed by the pregame pig out from 5-7 and then our homecoming game against Robinson. Congratulations to our homecoming court: And, of course, Saturday night will be capped off with our Homecoming Dance from 8 to 11 PM.

On a more practical note, it's that time of year again—Impact Aid forms are coming up. NEW this year, forms will be sent out through ParentVUE. Parents will receive a message on October 21, 2024. Families without ParentVUE will be given paper forms on November 12, 2024. The Impact Aid form helps schools secure funding based on the number of military families, federally connected families, and families living on a military base.

Lastly, we are just days away from the rededication ceremony for Carter G. Woodson High School! If you plan on attending, please fill out this RSVP form—it’ll help us get a rough estimate of attendees.

See you all at the parade and the game tonight, and have a wonderful weekend!

Kevin Greata
Principal

View our Student and Group Recognition webpage!

We still need a few parents to volunteer to work at the homecoming dance in the coat check or providing outdoor security. Sign up here to volunteer

Woodson Homecoming Activities Theme: City Lights on Hoco Night

Parade

TODAY! 4:30 – 5:15pm

See the parade route below.

Pre-game Pig-out

Friday, October 18, 5:00 – 7:00pm outside Door #7 by the outdoor basketball courts.

This is a community event for students and parents. Join us for fun, games, face painting, Moon bounce, food trucks, and more before the Hoco game. Admission is free. Students can purchase a wristband for $5 which gets them unlimited turns on the moon bounce obstacle course, one popcorn, one snow cone, one cotton candy.

Homecoming Dance

Saturday, October 19, 8:00 – 11:00pm

Dance tickets were sold during all lunches all of this week. Dance tickets are not sold at the door.

Carter G. Woodson High School Rededication Ceremony

We are thrilled to announce a momentous occasion in the history of our school community. On the afternoon of Wednesday, October 23, we will rededicate our high school under its new name, Carter G. Woodson High School, in honor of the esteemed historian, author, and educator, Dr. Carter G. Woodson.

This event will be open to our entire community. The auditorium has a max room capacity, so please submit your RSVP and notate the total number of guests within your party and we will accommodate as best we can. There will be livestreaming available, which we will communicate to you if your seat request cannot be accommodated.

Calendar Reminders

Thursday, October 31, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students.

Friday, November 1, is a holiday this year for Diwali and Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day. All schools and offices will be closed.

Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 4, for a school planning day.

Schools are closed for students on Tuesday, November 5, for a teacher workday.

See the complete school year calendar.

Be sure to join us on Wednesday, October 23rd at 5pm in the Auditorium for our Rededication Ceremony!
Our Student Ambassadors are excited to see you and their princi-PAL, Mr. Greata!

Counselor Corner

Counselors visited freshmen this week through their World History 1 classes to discuss ways to meet with their counselor, how counselors help and support students, and reviewed proper email etiquette. On Wednesday, twenty six 11th and 12th grade students traveled to Alcanza college fair at George Mason University. George Mason hosts Alcanza as part of their effort to increase college interest and awareness among high school students during Hispanic Heritage month and we were excited to have such a great turn out! Lastly, please note that the 1st quarter ends on Thursday, October 31st. Please encourage your children to visit the Supports/Wellness padlet and Woodson Wellness padlet for study strategies and ways to relieve stress.

Senior Portraits

The next senior portrait session at Woodson will be on October 31st (3-7pm). Appointment sign-ups will be sent out via e-Notify. Appointments are not open for booking yet.

Other upcoming senior portraits sessions at Woodson:

November 4th 3-8pm
November 8th 3-8pm
November 14th & 15th 3-8pm
November 18th 3-8pm (tentative date)

If you have questions regarding portraits your senior already took, please email [email protected].

Mr. Greata and students participating in a game during the pep rally on Thursday.

College & Career Center

📲 Follow us on Instagram: @cgwstudentsvcs
🗂️ Visit our School-wide Calendar & College & Career Center Padlets
📧 Questions? Email Christine Lieb-Mosley at [email protected]

FCPS Two-Night Postsecondary Event

Students and their families are invited to the annual Fairfax County Public Schools Two-Night Postsecondary Event on Monday, October 21st and Tuesday, October 22nd.

Purchase the 2024-25 Yearbook!

Purchase your 2024-25 yearbook now before prices go up on January 1, 2025!

Visit our ordering website https://prod.yboc.varsity.com/ and enter the code 5278.

Social Media

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Community Conversations

Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:

Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

FCPS News

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

FCPS Family Orientation
Community Conversations
Immunization Clinics

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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