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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
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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)
Tuesday 12/17 | 9th Grade - Green | 10th Grade - Brown | 11th Grade - White | 12th Grade - Blue | Staff - Red & White
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
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.
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
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.
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
📲 Follow us on Instagram: @cgwstudentsvcs
🗂️ Visit our School-wide Calendar & College & Career Center Padlets
📧 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 websitehttps://prod.yboc.varsity.com/ and enter the code 5278.
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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:
- 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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