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The PTSO Meeting is
TONIGHT, Tuesday, October 10. Join Us and Welcome our New Principal, Dr. Carlyn
Floyd
Parents,
teachers, and students are invited. We try to share as much information as
possible through the WeMail, but there is no substitute for face-to-face
discussions and opportunities to ask questions. Key committee members attend as
well as Principal Floyd, and it’s a great opportunity to learn more about
special programs and other opportunities.
We look forward to seeing many of you tonight!
Order Your Student Directory
PTSO Student/Staff Directories will be available shortly after the student/family data is released from the front office in October. To ensure that we don’t underestimate or overestimate the number of directories we need to print, the PTSO is encouraging all families to pre-purchase your copy.
Join the PTSO and order a student directory.
Order a student directory only.
Questions? Please email
Alan Anderson.
In this Issue
Calendars
What’s New?
- Holiday Happening Craft Show
- Powder Puff and Bonfire - Ticket and Concession Volunteers Needed
- Precisionette Dance Camp, November 6-7
- Spirit Wear
- Stick it to Cancer Field Hockey Game
Don’t Forget!
6. Chick-fil-A
Woodson Crew Fundraiser
7. Dig Pink Night
8. Grant Program – Accepting Applications
9. Homecoming Dance Tickets
10. Homecoming Day Activities
11. ISO: Donations of Sturdy Shelves for PTSO Closet
12. Mock ACT/SAT Exams – Signup Online | Pay in Advance
13. See
The Capitol Steps at Woodson
14. Tools
for Opportunities
15. WeMail Information
Sports Highlights
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. Often, Athletic and Club
Meetings are announced to students via the Daily Announcements. Parents can
view the scrolling slide show at https://woodsonhs.fcps.edu/.
Click here
for the W.T.Woodson consolidated school calendar (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
- 10/10: Woodson Homecoming Dance Tickets go on sale (Cafeterias during all lunches)
- 10/10, 7:30pm: Stick it to Cancer Field Hockey Game (Donate)
- 10/10 - Dig Pink Night: Volleyball game to Support Breast Cancer Research (Donate)
- 10/10, 7pm: PTSO Meeting (Library)
- 10/12, 5-8pm: Chick-fil-A Fundraiser to Support Woodson Crew (Fairfax Circle)
- 10/14, 6pm and 7:15pm: Powder Puff games (Football Stadium)
- 10/15, 7pm: The Capitol Steps Drama (Auditorium)
- 10/17, 7pm: Tools for Opportunities (Cav Hall)
- 10/20: Deadline for Senior Parents to submit Senior Ads for the Yearbook
- 10/20: 4-5pm: Homecoming Parade (bus lanes and junior parking lot) and 5-6:30pm Pre-game Pig-out (outdoor basketball courts)
- 10/21, 8am-12pm: Special Cav Cruise FUNDS2ORG Shoe Drop Off (Woodson Door 5 athletic door)
- 10/21, 8-11pm: Homecoming Dance (Main Gym)
- 10/27, 12noon: Deadline to submit Fall Grant Applications
- 10/28, 7:30am-12noon: MOCK SAT/ACT Exams (Lecture Hall)
- 11/4, 10am-4pm: Holiday Happenings Craft Show (Woodson)
What’s New?
1. Holiday Happenings
Craft Show
Woodson Crew is sponsoring the 25th annual Holiday Happenings
Craft Show at Woodson High School on Saturday, November 4, from 10am-4pm. There
are 100 vendors and admission is free.
Click here for Details.
2. Powderpuff
Ticket and Concession Volunteers Needed
The
Powder Puff games will take place on Saturday, October 14 in the Football
Stadium. Come out for the Freshman/Sophomore match-up from 6 -7:30pm and the
Junior/Senior match-up from 7:30pm-9pm. Admission to the Powder puff games is
$5, but free to Woodson students with their student ID. Immediately following
the last game will be the Homecoming Bonfire.
The concession stand will be open
for both events. We need a handful of parents to supervise students taking
tickets at both gates and in the concessions booth for a couple hours. Please
email Shawn.Guth@verizon.net, Leadership Liaison for the PTSO by Thursday October 12, and let her know
you’d love to come lend a hand.
3. Precisionette
Dance Camp:
November 6-7, 2017, 9-1pm
Calling all K-8: Come
dance your hearts out with the award-winning W. T. Woodson Precisionettes. Have
fun learning dances, dance technique, dance games and crafts. **Middle Schoolers** Come learn what
it takes to be a Precisionette! Dance Team Prep will give you a taste for the
skills needed to make one of our teams; 12+ will receive a skills assessment
and suggestions for strengthening individual technique. We are extending the Early Bird price through October 27th,
reserve your spot now!
Click here for info.
Questions? Email Mary Beth Quick or
Meredith Gelman.
4. Spirit Wear
Need a Woodson sports or class sticker? Looking for a hoodie or
reversible stadium blanket to keep you warm during those cold games coming up? We’ve
got these items and more… Come shop at the Homecoming game October 20th
– we will be set up behind the main entrance to the stadium. We are also
excited to participate in the Woodson Craft Show on Nov. 4th! Can’t
make either of these events? Order online! Pick up is easy - your order is
placed in the main office in a bag with your name on it within days of your
order. You or your student can pick it up at your convenience during office
hours. You will be notified your order is ready for pick up via email. Your
order helps support our many athletic programs through the Woodson Athletic
Boosters.
Check out
our online store.
5. Stick it to Cancer
The Woodson Field Hockey's "Stick It To Cancer" game is tonight - Tuesday, October 10 at
7:30. Please come out and support this great cause. All donations go to "Life
with Cancer." If you’d like to donate, please click here.
Under "Designation" you should
select: Life with Cancer
Breast Cancer Fund (or whichever designation you prefer) and put Woodson
Field Hockey in comments.
Don’t Forget!
6. Chick-fil-A
Woodson Crew Fundraiser
Come out to support Woodson Crew on Thursday, October 12 from 5 to 8 PM
at Chick-Fil-A located at Fairfax Circle! Please let the cashier/person taking
your order that you are there to Pull for Woodson Crew prior to ordering. Thank
you and hope you can make it!
7. Dig Pink Night
10/10 - Dig Pink Night: Support the Cavaliers and Breast Cancer Research
at the home volleyball game against Fairfax HS featuring prizes and a bake
sale. Link to Donate: https://giving.side-out.org/campaigns/12993.
8. Grant Program –
Accepting Applications until Oct 27
Do you have a terrific idea to improve education at W.T.
Woodson? The PTSO wants to hear about it and partner with you in its success! If
you are in need of financial assistance for your classroom, students, activity
or organization, we invite teachers, staff, and parents, with a current PTSO membership,
to submit grant applications. Click here for the application and complete information. Noon on Friday, Oct 27 is the deadline for submitting Fall Grant Applications via email to Shawn Guth, Chair, at Grants@woodsonptso.org.
9. Woodson Homecoming Dance Tickets
Tickets for the Woodson Homecoming Dance will go on sale beginning
Tuesday, October 10, during all lunches. A ticket to the dance costs $20.
Students can pay using cash or a check (made payable to Woodson HS). The price
for tickets will go to $25 on Thursday, October 19. Any student wishing to bring
a guest from another school must pick up and complete a guest application form
which can be found in the main office. The dance will take place on Saturday,
October 21 in main gym from 8-11:30pm.
10. Homecoming Day Activities
The Homecoming Parade is Friday, October 20,
4:00 – 5:00PM. It starts from the Woodson bus lane and returns to the junior
parking lot. Immediately following the parade is the Pre-game Pig-out (Friday,
October 20, 5:00 – 6:30) located on the outdoor basketball courts.
Join us fun, games, face painting, moon bounce, food trucks, and more before
the Homecoming game.
11. ISO: Donations
of Sturdy Shelves for the PTSO Supply Store
The PTSO is looking for donations of sturdy shelves. We will use these shelves to organize the new PTSO Teacher Supply
"Store." (More information will be coming regarding the new
supply store!) If you have shelving to donate, please email Melissa French.
12. Mock ACT/SAT Exams- Saturday,
October 28
The Mock SAT/Mock ACT is Saturday, October 28, from 7:30am-12noon in the Woodson
Lecture Hall. The Score Report Review Session is Thursday,
November 16, 7:00-8:30 PM in the Lecture Hall. Current Juniors should not miss
this great opportunity, as they will begin actual SAT and ACT testing in the
spring! This year the Woodson PTSO is pleased once again to have Mindworks
Educational Services host this year's Mock SAT and Mock ACT. All students must
register in advance so that Mindworks has an accurate headcount. The cost is $15 when paid in advance OR
$20 when paid on October 28.
To
register click here.
You may pay in advance two ways:
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Online here
- Mail your
payment (checks made out to W.T. Woodson PTSO) to PTSO, WT Woodson High
School, 9525 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22031-4099.
Check PTSO website home page for full details or email Yelena Jones with questions.
13. See The Capitol Steps at Woodson!
Why drive downtown when you can see them nearby? The Capitol Steps are
coming to the Woodson Auditorium on Sunday, Oct 15 at 7:00 PM The proceeds from
this event will support drama student trips to the Virginia State Thespian
Conference, New York City, and beyond! Don't miss this night of incredible
satire and comedy!
Get your tickets and be ready to put
the mock in democracy!
14. Tools for
Opportunities – 17 October, 7 pm, Cav Hall
Know everything available to you! Discover the amazing, free tools
provided to our parents (and students) – tools that will help you stay on top
of things and discover opportunities for your students. These opportunities
include everything from basic information you need, to internships, employment
opportunities, colleges, training, scholarships, the ability to get emails sent
by counselors and the Career Center, and much MUCH more. Hope to see you there.
15. WeMail Information
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 Thursday prior if you have an attachment). Click
Here for complete guidelines.
Sports Highlights
Precisionette
Dance Team
The Precisionettes participated in the Walk Off Parkinson's walk
and fundraiser on Sept. 24, at National's Park. The walk is family-friendly
event to support those in the community affected by Parkinson's disease. It
also includes educational resources for those who are looking for more
information on Parkinson's, including the opportunity to talk with specialists
in the area. It was a great opportunity for the girls to make an impact in the
community and support this worthy cause. Click here to see pictures
from the event. And check out the Walk off Parkinson's home
page to see our very own
Senior Precisionette Kelly Ruffner featured.
Volleyball
On Tuesday 9/26, the Cavaliers took on Lake Braddock at home. Thanks to
all the teachers who came out to cheer us on! The freshmen team split 2
very close games (25-23 and 22-25). The JV team stumbled against Lake Braddock
in the first set, but roared back for a 25-14 victory in the second
set. Varsity defeated Lake Braddock in a clean sweep. After falling behind
in the first few points, they turned the setback into a comeback and won 25-20.
They thundered through the second set 25-9!, and finished the third set decisively
25-16. Great start to conference play!
On Thursday 9/28, all 3 Woodson volleyball teams swept Annandale! JV
quickly finished them 25-7 and 25-16. Varsity followed suit 25-11, 25-15,
25-12. Junior outside hitter Christine Metzler lit up the offense all night
without a single hitting error. Amazing!
Two very challenging matches followed the week of October 2: Tuesday at
home against West Springfield Freshmen won 2-0, JV split 1-1, and varsity had
another clean sweep in close sets: 25-22, 27-25, and 25-17! Senior Libero and
Captain Gabi Lyons went above and beyond digging up everything the opponents
hit and serving up a storm! She kept the team focused, and they all played hard
for every point.
Last Thursday, the Lady Cavs faced Robinson and put
up a valiant effort, but victory was elusive. JV took them into extra points,
losing 16-18 in the third set, and varsity hung in for 5 spirited sets. Can't
wait for the rematch when they come to Woodson for senior night later this
month.
This week there are 2 HOME VOLLEYBALL GAMES! Tuesday is Dig Pink Night
to support breast cancer research with a huge bake sale at our game against
cross-town rival Fairfax HS. Thursday we face South County. Come out to cheer
both nights!
Varsity Field Hockey
This
week the Lady Cavaliers Varsity Field Hockey team travelled to West Springfield
and hosted Robinson. The activity began early in the week as many no doubt
noticed the painting of the Rock honoring this year’s seniors. On Friday, the
procession of seniors and their families was enjoyed pre-game and was followed
post-game with a cookie and milk bar. Many thanks to the coaches and parents
for making this enjoyable and memorable evening happen. This year’s seniors
include: Michaela Whearty, Georgia Rafter, Rachel Williams, Caroline Donnelly,
Rachel Lansbury, Emma Hartzler, and Kat Roberts. Congratulations Seniors! All
the best for your bright futures! Go Cavs!
Girls Cross
Country
This
past week, although most of the girls’ cross country team had a well-deserved
week of rest, the varsity groups raced at a district meet at Burke Lake Park on
Tuesday, October 3rd. Although they were saving some of their energy for their
invitation this coming weekend, they still had an impressive showing. The top
five scorers included Gracie Eidson, Jackie Willey, Naylle Pando, Paige Fowler,
and Naomi DuCharme. Up Next for the team: 10/7 – Glory Days (JV) and Great
American Invitational Cary, NC (Varsity).
Boys Cross
Country
This
past week, although most of the boys’ cross country team had a well-deserved
week of rest, the varsity groups raced at a district meet at Burke Lake Park on
Tuesday, October 3rd. Although they were saving some of their energy for their
invitation this coming weekend, they still had an impressive showing. The top
five scorers included Jack Leech, Aslan Abrishami-Azar, Robert Johnson, Abdi
Hassan, and Alejandro Posadas-Nava. Up Next for the team: 10/7 – Glory Days
(JV) and Great American Invitational Cary, NC (Varsity).
Woodson Athletic
Boosters would like to thank its sponsors: Sun Design, Nicely Done Kitchens, Turnpike
Basketball, MindWorks, Oh George Tables and Taphouse
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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