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Woodson Weekly is published every Monday to provide the community with important information about school life at Woodson High School.
Vision Statement
Carter G. Woodson High School is a community that embraces diversity in a culture of improvement and success that promotes academic curiosity and individual mental and physical growth.
Winter Spirit Week-Monday, Flannel and cozy socks. Tuesday, Swinter, Wednesday Class colors: Freshman Green, Sophmores White, Juniors Blue, Seniors Red, Staff Silver and Gold, Thursday Ugly Sweater Day, Friday Pajama Day
Message from Mr. Greata
Dear Woodson Community,
First and foremost, a huge thank you to the PTSO for hosting last week’s wonderful Holiday Staff Appreciation Lunch. It was simply amazing and truly hit the spot! Thank you for all you do to support our staff and students—your efforts do not go unnoticed.
Speaking of food, I also want to extend our thanks to our dedicated student volunteers, Najat Mamun, Alex Molholm, Emma Patel, Liam Scott, Sophia Weinberg and Ali Yalahow, along with Gu Zhu, our Kitchen Manager who attended the FCPS Food and Nutrition Services Third Annual "Future of FCPS" Student Food Show on December 9th. These students provided invaluable feedback by taste-testing potential future cafeteria items in collaboration with FCPS Food Services. We've heard exciting reports of new dishes they tried, such as chicken fettuccine alfredo and lo mein!
This week, we are getting into the holiday spirit with many different festive outfits! Today was Flannel & Cozy Socks Day, but here is the schedule for the rest of the week:
- Tuesday is Swinter - Combination of Summer & Winter clothes
- Wednesday is Class Colors
- Freshmen: Green
- Sophomores: White
- Juniors: Blue
- Seniors: Red
- Staff: Silver & Gold
We are looking forward to seeing everyone participate and get into the spirit!
As I shared last week, the sensitivity on our Open Gate Weapons Detection System was increased. We observed longer lines this morning, and we have learned that the following items tend to set off the towers:
- Small ring binders
- Pencil pouches with zippers
- Calculators
- Water bottles
The expectation is that as we all learn to adjust to this new setting, the lines will speed up again. This specific information will also be sent directly to students today to help them modify how they pack their belongings. Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation as we implement this important safety measure.
We have a wonderful week of activities upcoming! Last week, our Orchestra and Band Concerts featured amazing guest artists: our very own Lynn Schauder guest-conducted the seasonal favorite "Sleigh Ride" at the Orchestra Concert, and Aaron Morgan’s wife, SFC Erin Morgan, performed Concertino for Flute by Cecile Chaminade, wowing the audience. Both performances can be heard on our Weekly Podcast as Extra Credit. We invite you to come out this week and hear several staff guest singers alongside our students, performing at the Chorus Concert on Tuesday evening!
As always, check out Woodsandsports.com for all sporting events this week, including our upcoming Wrestling CAV Classic this Saturday!
Everyone, I hope you and your families have a wonderful Winter Break and a Happy New Year!
Short on time?
Check out our 3-5 minute Weekly Wrap-up podcast on Spotify or Apple!
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Holiday Help for Families
We are seeing an increase in the needs of our families this season. So we are reaching out to invite anyone who is interested to provide donations of lightly worn winter clothes such as jackets, sweaters, gloves, hats, scarves, and thermals. Every size is welcome! Every contribution helps, especially for some of our students who walk or bike to school and back home.
Donation boxes will be placed outside A139 and outside Student Services for anyone who prefers to donate anonymously.
We would greatly appreciate your support! We are also collecting donations for our food pantry and winter food bags. If you would like to donate, please email me at DMSilva@fcps.com , text me at 571-587-0399 or donate to our myschoolbucks account.
Donation boxes will be placed outside my office (A139) and outside Student Services for anyone who prefers to donate anonymously.
Later this season, we will also be hosting an event where parents can “shop” for winter clothing donations to help their families.
Woodson Sophomore Musician Gives Back to Community
Congratulations to Woodson orchestra member, sophomore Clive Song and his string quartet for entering the third year of community service! The Frost String Quartet performed for patients and staff at Sibley Memorial Hospital on December 6. They will continue to bring holiday cheer to Washington Veteran Medical Center Nursing Home and INOVA Schar Cancer Center later this month.
The journey of giving began in 2023 when Clive joined Sophia Wang (McLean '28), Joel Sohn (TJ '29) and Andrew Lam (TJ '29) to form the string quartet under the coaching of Frost string teacher, Mrs. Anne Patterson. Friends parted ways for different high schools. The passion for music and for uplifting others, however, bonded the young musicians together.
They expanded their repertoire and continued with practicing and community outreach. For three school years, they have performed at FCPS events and brought joy to memory care and cancer patients, elderly veterans and nursing home residents, turning their musical talent into impact on people's lives. Kudos to Clive's generosity and commitment!
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