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In this Issue
Calendars
What’s New?
- 25th Annual Holiday Happenings Craft Show: Please consider joining us as a Crafter or as a Shopper
- Cav Cruise ANGP: Updates
- Cav Kick-off Dance
- Mock ACT/SAT Exams
- Save $20 and Order Your 2017-2018 Yearbook Now
- Seniors: Yearbook Ads
- September Workshops, Training, Online Resources and Support Groups
- Teen Volunteer Information Nights
- Town Hall Meeting: “Raising a Teen in the 21st Century”
- Welcome to Woodson New Family Follow-up Meeting
Don’t Forget!
11. Choral Department Events
12. PTSO: Join Us!
13. School Pictures – Today and Tomorrow
14. Senior Parent Night: College Preparation – Tomorrow/Wednesday, 7pm
15. WeMail Guidelines
Mental Health Resources | Emergency Information
Calendars
The
calendar below contains items for the next couple weeks submitted by clubs,
booster associations, and the school community.
Click
here for the W.T.Woodson consolidated school calendar (school events, odd/even day
calendar, testing calendar, college visits, bell schedules).
Click
here for the Athletic Calendar. Scheduled events are subject to change;
consider checking the schedule before heading out: Hotline 703.503.4683 / http://www.wtwoodsonsports.org/.
Calendar
- 9/5 and 9/6: Underclass Pictures (Aux Gym)
- 9/6, 7pm: Senior Parent Night: College Preparation (Auditorium)
- 9/8, 9-11pm: Cav Kick-off Dance (Aux Gym)
- 9/12, 7pm: PTSO Meeting (Woodson Library)
- 9/13, 6:30pm-9pm: Back-to-School Night
- 9/16, 10am-3pm: Car Wash to benefit the Choral Department (Performing Arts Wing Parking lot)
- 9/26, 7pm: Welcome to Woodson New Family Follow-up Meeting (location TBD)
- 10/20: Deadline to submit Senior Ads for the Yearbook
1. 25th Annual
Holiday Happenings Craft Show: Please Consider Joining Us as a Crafter or as a
Shopper!!
We invite you to participate in the 25th Annual Holiday Happenings Craft
Show sponsored by WTW Crew Boosters on Saturday,
November 4, 2017 from 10am–4pm at W.T. Woodson High School.
The Holiday Happenings Craft Show is a juried show and decisions are
based on handmade origin, creativity, marketability, and quality of workmanship
as evidenced by your photos. The committee also strives to achieve a balance
between the different craft media so that we present an event that has a broad
appeal to the public. Artisan exhibitors must be the originator/creator of the
items being sold.
Crafters: Electricity is included in the booth fee, and best of all, student athletes
are available to assist crafters with loading and unloading supplies! The cost
of space is $90/space; $110 for corners; Tables $10 each. Register now as the deadline
is “when full;” space assignments will go out in late October. Click here to
register for HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS CRAFT SHOW.
Shoppers: there is no admission for shoppers. Mark the date on your calendars!
Email any questions to: woodsoncraftshow@gmail.com.
2. Cav Cruise WTW Senior All Night
Graduation Party: Updated Information
Best of luck to the Class of 2018 for a great
year ahead. The Cav Cruise Committee is already at work to ensure that we have
an amazing event on the night of Graduation. Full of fun including mini golf,
carnival rides, a casino, lots of food and so much more!!! Here is what you
need to know right now:
WHEN: Graduation
Night, Wednesday June 23
TIME: 11pm- 5am (it’s
a lock-in)
WHERE: Oak Marr
RecCenr in Oakton
COST: $75 through the
Spring Break
WEBSITE: http://www.woodsonptso.org/cavalier-cruise.html
HOW WE RAISE MONEY FOR
THIS: The Cav Cruise is NOT funded by the PTSO. It is
solely funded on ticket sales and a few fundraisers listed below.
- BUY YOUR TICKET: 80% of our revenue comes from ticket sales so the most important
thing you can do is get your senior his/her ticket NOW. When you purchase your
ticket in September your child will receive an additional $10k in Cav Cash (our
play money for the casino). Click here to BUY YOUR
TICKET NOW.
- CLASS OF 2018 YARD SIGNS
($20): We will be at Senior Night and Back to School
Night selling these signs. We only have 225 so get them while you can. Can’t
make it to one of those nights? Contact Carolyn Hutchinson at mrschutch@aol.com.
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GRADUATION VIP SEATING
RAFFLE ($5 each or 6 for $25): Avoid the hassle of
getting to the Patriot Center early! At the end of the year we will raffle off
6 sets of 14 seats. You can PURCHASE these when you register your senior or by
clicking here.
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FUNDS2ORG SHOE DRIVE: Thank
you for your support in our drive thus far. Our goal is to collect 7500 pairs
of shoes by November 25 and need the help of the entire student body! We
received just over 500 pairs of shoes from the Cav Kick Off and Football Game,
but we have a long way to go. Please consider helping us collect in your social
circles or places of work. We have a bin in the front office of the school to
take shoes at any time. UPCOMING DROP OFF DATES ARE:
* SENIOR NIGHT - September 6
* BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT - September 13
VOLUNTEER WITH US: We will be needing over 300 volunteers the night of the event (and you will want to be there…soo much fun). In the meantime, we are always looking for ad hoc volunteers and are in need of a few positions on the Steering Committee. Contact Nanci and Margaret at cavcruisevolunteers@woodsonptso.org to join in the fun!!
FOLLOW US: Facebook and Twitter.
FIND US/ASK QUESTIONS: The Committee be out in force at Senior Night and Back to School Night to take reservations, sell signs, collect shoes and to answer all of your questions! Anne Akers-Smith, Meghan Tidwell, and Annette Wagner are this year’s Directors. Feel free to contact us at cavcruisedirector@woodsonptso.org.
3. CAV Kick-off Dance
The Cav-Kick off Dance will follow the next home football game on
Friday, September 8. It only costs $1 to attend and the doors open at 9:00 and
the dance goes until 11:00. This PTSO sponsored event is a great way to get the
year started and costs only $1. The dance will take place in the Aux Gym. djschaefer@fcpd.edu
4. Mock ACT/SAT Exams
The
PTSO “mock” exam program offers full-length ACT and SAT exams to help prepare
Woodson students take these college entrance exams. Although the mock exams are
full-length “real” tests, the scores are not official, not reported to The
College Board/ACT or any college, and should not be confused with the official
PSAT, ACT, and SAT exams offered throughout the school year.
This year the Woodson PTSO is
pleased once again to have Mindworks Educational Services
host this year's Mock SAT and Mock ACT. 100% of the $15 test fee benefits
Woodson PTSO Parent-Teacher-Student Programs. Mindworks accepts NO compensation
for the 50+ hours they spend analyzing our students' scores and writing our
students' reports. In exchange for Woodson PTSO receiving 100% of the proceeds,
parents and students agree to attend the Score Report (Results) Session for a
brief presentation before receiving the score analysis and packet.
This year’s dates for the Mock ACT/SAT Exams have been finalized:
- Fall Test date is Sat, Oct 28 7:30am -12pm. Results Session dates will be confirmed soon.
- Winter Test date is Sat, Feb 10 7:30am -12pm. Results Session dates will be confirmed soon.
Check the PTSO website or next week’s
WeMail for the Signup link.
5. Save
$20 and Order Your 2017-2018 Yearbook Now
Save $20 on the 2017-2018 yearbook by
ordering it now! Prices go up in December. Click here to order or call
1.866.287.3096.
6. Seniors:
Yearbook Ads
Are you the parent of a senior? Express your love and congratulations to
your child with a personal ad in the yearbook. Click here for details.Hurry because
the deadline to submit ads is Friday, Oct. 20th!
7. September
Workshops, Training, Online Resources and Support Groups
The W.T. Woodson PTSO is committed to providing and sharing programs and
information to help parents, teachers, and students navigate high school and
beyond. The wide range of issues includes but is not limited to: parenting advice;
homework resources; special education; ADHD support; coping with stress; mental health; and
drug use.
Click here for a listing of the time-sensitive opportunities for this
month. This list is also available on the PTSO Website RESOURCES page along
with information on other PTSO and Community programs.
8. Teen Volunteer Information Nights
The Fairfax County Public Library will be sponsoring a series of Teen
Volunteer Information Nights. Staff from Volunteer Fairfax will show teens how
to find agencies in need of volunteers and explore upcoming volunteer
opportunities. Please check the libraries website for more details at the
following link: Fairfax County Library Events
9. Town
Hall Meeting: “Raising a Teen in the 21st Century”
Supervisor John Cook (Braddock District) is hosting a Town Hall Meeting for Parents on “Raising a Teen in the 21st
Century” on Saturday, October 14, 2017, from 9 – 12:30 pm at Junior Achievement
Finance Park, 4099 Pickett Road, Fairfax. Breakout sessions include: Stress
& Anxiety, Positive Family Time--Successful Parenting Models, Substance Use,
and Learning Disabilities. This event is free; click here for details.
10. Welcome to Woodson New Family Follow-up Meeting
The Welcome to Woodson New Family program is for parents with
students/families that have Transferred/Relocated to Woodson High School this year
(for example: new to the public school system from private school or recent
relocation due to military, foreign service or other relocation reasons?)
On Tuesday, September 26, as part of the Welcome-to-Woodson program, the
PTSO will provide an opportunity
for new Woodson parents to meet as a group with Woodson staff and experienced
parents. The focus topics are: "How is your student's transition going?" and "How is your family's transition to Woodson going?"
The meeting is intended for transfer families (again, those with
sophomores, juniors, or seniors who are new to the school or freshmen who did
not spend a full year at Frost or Lanier Middle Schools). The date and time
have been set: September 26 from 7:00-8:00 pm; the location is TBD; location
confirmation will go out soon!
Don’t Forget!
11. Choral Department Events
Monday, September 11, 2107
- New Parent Meeting & Social 6:30PM (Chorus Room)
- Student Social 6:30 PM (Cafeteria)
- Chorus Booster Meeting 7:15 PM (Auditorium)
Saturday, September 16, 2017
- Choral Department Car Wash 10:00am-3:00pm (Performing Arts Wing Parking lot)
- Men's Choir and Select Men's Uniform Fittings 10:00am-12:00pm (sign up for a time)
- Select Men's Ensemble Retreat 12:00pm-5:00pm
12. PTSO: Please Join Us | Membership and Meeting information
Join the Woodson Parent, Teacher, Student Organization (PTSO)! Every
penny of your membership dues supports Woodson parents, teachers, and students. You
may join the PTSO through the PTSO website using our online
form and payment options or print out the form and mail it with your payment to
Woodson HS. Have questions? Please contact PTSO Membership VP, Melissa French,
at vp1@woodsonptso.org.
The first
PTSO meeting is next week, Tuesday, September 12 at 7pm in the Woodson Library.
Parents, teachers, and students are invited to attend.
13. School Pictures
All students in grades 9-11 will have their picture taken on Tuesday,
September 5 or Wednesday, September 6. Ninth and tenth graders will have their
picture taken during their PE class. Eleventh graders will have their picture
taken during their English class. If you wish to purchase these pictures, order
forms are being mailed to your home address. Additional order forms are
available in the main office or in Room A133. The make-up date is Wednesday,
October 18. djschaefer@fcps.edu
14. Senior Parent Night
Senior Parent Night is Wednesday, 6 September 2017, 7 pm in the
Auditorium.
Get all the information needed to support your senior in the
post-secondary search and application process.
15. WeMail Guidelines
Include
“WeMail” in the subject, and email submissions to woodsonWEMail@woodsonptso.org by 5pm on the
Friday prior to Monday’s publication (by 5pm on the prior Thursday if you have
an attachment). Click here for complete guidelines.
Mental
Health Resources | 24/7 Emergency Numbers
If you are in crisis, text NEEDHELP to
85511, call 1-800-273-TALK, or dial 911; TTY dial 711
CrisisLink
Regional Hotline: 703-527-4077 (CrisisLink
is a hotline for individuals in crisis or family/friends seeking guidance for
how to help a loved one)
Dominion
Hospital Assessment and Referral Line: 703-536-2000
Inova
Emergency Services: 703-289-7560
Mobile Crisis
Unit: 1-844-627-4747
National
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-SUICIDE
Merrifield
Center Emergency Services: 703-573-5679; TTY dial 711 (The
Merrifield Center of the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board, offers
a range of clinical programming. Emergency Services, staffed 24 hours per day,
seven days per week, works with people in psychiatric crisis who need immediate
attention.)
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