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Announcements & News from Last Tuesday's PTSO Meeting
Upcoming Hospitality Events. Please consider volunteering to help; we will include the signup genius links in future WeMails and on the PTSO website when they are available.
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Milk and Cookies: Wednesday, February 14
(Valentine’s Day)! POC Shannon
Murphy
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Soup and Salad Bar Lunch for Teachers and
Staff; COMING SOON! POC Raquel Bishop
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Teacher and Staff Appreciation Lunch: Tuesday,
May 8.POC Stacey Brahmey
Math
Center. The Woodson Math Center is a tutoring
resource that is staffed by our best math students. Our math tutors can help
your student with their math homework, their test corrections, and any other
math needs they may have. The center is located in B208 and is open during all
lunches (5th and 6th period), 5th and 6th returns and after school on Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Questions? Email Valerie Silver at vmsilver@fcps.edu.
The
Art Department developed a new, informative video about their programs. Click
here to view it. (You do not need a Facebook account to
view the video; just click “not now” when prompted to create an account or to
sign in).
Loyal
Heart Musical (Free) Tickets are available. Woodson
senior Paul Hardin makes history come alive with his new musical, Loyal Heart,
about young King Henry VIII. There are two shows: Friday, February 16 at 7pm
and Saturday, February 17 at 1pm. Admission is free but your RSVP is requested.
Click
here for tickets. Click here to see
the student created promotional trailer.
Feel free to email pamhardin@verizon.net
with any questions.
Looking
for Booster Contact Information or other PTSO Program Contact Information? Names,
phone numbers, and email addresses are available on the PTSO Website at http://www.woodsonptso.org/about-us.html.
Hyperlinks to Booster Websites are also provided.
February 10 PTSO SAT/ACT Mock Exams:
the Registration Link is Available
The next and final PTSO Mock SAT/Mock ACT for this school
year will be Saturday, February
10, from 7:30am-12noon in the Woodson Cafeterias. The Score
Report Review Session is Thursday, March 1, 7:00-8:30 PM in the Lecture Hall. Students
must register in advance of the February 10 test date so that Mindworks has an
accurate headcount. The
cost is $15 when paid in advance by Thursday February 8 at 5pm OR $20 when paid
at the door on February 10.
Click here to
register.
Please read the confirmation email you will
receive upon registration; the confirmation email will provide instructions advance payment options.
Complete information about the exams is provided in the
registration link and on the PTSO website (Scroll down to the Mock Exam section). If you have additional questions, please email Yelena Jones at yelenajones@yahoo.com.
Woodson Ice Hockey
Interest Club Updates
The team report from the Friday,
January 5 game: Alex Kokkinis made the first goal with 42 seconds remaining in
the first period. West Springfield answered in the second. Great passing from
Brian Lee to Dan Morgan to Payton Andrews resulted in the second Woodson goal. End
of the second, Luke Hartley passed to Brian Lee who gave Woodson a 3-1 lead.
Mid third period West Springfield tied the game. Fast play from the Andrews,
Lee, Morgan trio resulted in a 4-3 lead. A late Woodson penalty had the crowd
on the edge of their seats. Despite the late penalty, Woodson held off West
Springfield. Woodson wins!
Four Woodson players represented the North Division
during Monday night's All Star Game. Congratulations to: Payton Andrews, Alex
Buchanan, Alex Kokkinis and Michael Vojvodich. Alternates were Bryce Coughlin
and Brett Morrow. Congratulations Boys!
Our practice on Wed, Jan. 17th will be with NOVA
Cool Cats. They are a Special Hockey Northern Virginia hockey program that
exists for the enrichment of the athlete with a developmental disability. Our
next game is Friday, Jan. 19th at 9 pm at Mt. Vernon Rec, where we will be
honoring our seniors, Alex Buchanan, Bryce Coughlin, Nik Filip, Alex Kokkinis,
Heather McCall, Sean Stamp and Michael Vojvodich. Follow us on
Facebook@woodsonicehockeyclub, Instagram@woodsonicehockey and Twitter@Woodson
Ice Hockey. WIHC is not affiliated with FCPS it is a member of the Capital
Scholastic Hockey League.
Reminders
Next
Year’s PTSO – Will You Help?
The
Nominating Committee is created annually as a special committee to recognize
and seek qualified nominees for elected leadership of the PTSO. The committee,
once formed, will begin work to seek nominees for vacant PTSO positions for the
2018-2019 school year. Please the WeMail Editor at woodsonWEMail@woodsonptso.org if you are interested in leading the
Nominating Committee or serving as a committee member.
If you are interested in volunteering to serve on next year’s PTSO – as an
officer or committee head-- we'd like to hear from you! Please email woodsonWEMail@woodsonptso.org.
2018 Cav Cruise
T-Shirt Design Contest
Open to WTW seniors only. Submissions of original artwork
must have a nautical-themed design, be no larger than 8.5” x 11”, and submitted
on white paper with a blue and red design. Each participant in the contest will
receive $10,000 Cavalier Cash to use at the Cav Cruise, and the winner will
receive $100 real prize money! Submissions due Monday, February 5, 2018. For
more information, please contact Karen Jackson at olleylaners@verizon.net. Any Other Questions? Contact cavcruisedirector@woodsonptso.org.
Upcoming Chorus
Events
- Dessert on Broadway Rehearsals: 1/16-1/19/18
- Europe 2018 Trip Meeting: Saturday, 1/20/18 1:00-3:00
- Dessert on Broadway Act 1 Dress Rehearsal 1/21/18
- Dessert on Broadway Act 2 Dress Rehearsal 1/22/18
- Dessert on Broadway Full Dress Rehearsal 1/23/18
- Dessert on Broadway 1/24-1/27/18-see below for ticket information
Dessert on Broadway – Tickets Available Now
The
W.T. Woodson High School Choral Department presents "Dessert on
Broadway" a spectacular showcase of song, dance, and delectable sweets!
The show runs January 24-27, starting with a preview show on Wednesday followed with
evening performances Thursday
through Saturday and a Saturday matinee. Applaud the
impressive talents of Woodson chorus members, and enjoy dessert and coffee at
your posh table in the Cabaret at Cavalier Hall. Click here for tickets and further
information.
Woodson Precisionette Dance Clinic &
Half Time Performance Fundraiser
Know a
kindergartner through 8th grader who loves to dance? They have the opportunity
to dance with the Woodson Varsity Precisionettes at the Varsity Boys Basketball
HALF TIME PERFORMANCE on January 19th!!! This dance clinic includes quality
dance instruction (participants divided by age), “brown bag” dinner, dancer
admission to the game AND performing with the Precisionettes at the Half Time
Performance. Register NOW to reserve your space. Click here details. Questions? Contact Mary Beth Quick (4quick@verizon.net) or Meredith Gelman meredithgelman@hotmail.com), Precisionette Camp Coordinators.
January
Educational Workshops, Training, and Online Resources and Support Groups for
Parents, Teachers, and Students
Click here for a
listing of the time-sensitive opportunities for this month. This list of programs is also available on the
RESOURCES page on the PTSO website along with information on
other PTSO and Community programs. The new Plan D Nova
website (developed by Woodson Senior Emma Brahmey) which provides depression resources for Northern Virginia youth has
been added to the Resources page. For easy reference, the direct link is http://www.plandnova.org/.
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
WeMail Information
Content
submitted should be related to W.T. Woodson High School. Please 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.
The
PTSO would like to thank its online sponsors: Linda Halstead
at Cruise Planners, Fairfax Dental Group, HairQueens in Home Head Lice &
Nit Removal, Kay Lee at Lee Group Real Estate, L.L.C.
Sports
Highlights
Varsity Swim
and Dive
Swim - Congratulations to the WTW
Swim & Dive team on their two wins over the weekend: swimming against West
Springfield on Friday, 1/12 and against South County on Saturday, 1/13. On Friday night,
19 of our swimmers achieved best times. Final scores were 179-136 for the
boys and 177-138 for the girls. The boys won 5 of their individual events and
the girls won 2 of their relays and 6 individual events. Key highlights
include our boys outscoring West Springfield in 7 out of 9 individual events
and our girls doing the same in 6 out of 9 individual events. On Saturday, the
final scores were 214-98 for the boys and 202-113 for the girls. We had an
outstanding meet with 31 swimmers achieving best times. Our girls won 8/12 and
our boys 9/12 of their individual events. Most exemplary was the sportsmanship
displayed by all Woodson athletes. Thanks to all the coaches and captains for
setting a great example for our team.
Dive – on Friday, both our boys and girls dive teams were exceptional, winning
both sections overall against West Springfield, as they were at the Saturday meet
against South County. Special congrats to our boys who swept their 1/12 event. Huge
congrats go out to senior Conor Casey who on Saturday crushed his personal
record, setting a new high scoring record and qualifying for All-American with
a score of 395 points in 8 dives. Overall W.T. Woodson accomplished maritime
marvels in the pool and on the board at both their meets. WTW WHAT?!
Varsity
Wrestling
On
January 13th, an injury riddled Woodson varsity wrestling team placed 6th in
the Judges Invitational wrestling tournament at John Handley High School
despite missing 5 of their usual 14 starters. Winning placement medals for the
Cavaliers were Joey Martin, Anthony Martin, and Logan Baird (1st), and Jeremy
Zema (3rd). A special congratulations to Alex Nguyen, Tommy Dunn, and Drew
Dougherty, who picked up his first varsity wins in the tournament.
Girls
Basketball
WTW
Girls Basketball opened its Patriot Conference schedule with tough defeats at
Lake Braddock and West Springfield. The Lake Braddock game saw several ties and
lead changes before the Bruins prevailed, 38-36. With Lake Braddock up 29-23
late in the 3rd quarter, junior Sabrine Hussein sparked an 8-0 run off the
bench with great defense and a fast-break basket. Sophomores Abby Pesansky
(with 11 rebounds) and Amelia Noca led the Cavs with 9 points apiece. The Cavs
led for most of the game against West Springfield. Ultimately, the difference
came at the free throw line, with West Springfield taking 18 more attempts than
the Cavs and making 9 more. Sophomores Abby Pesansky and Amelia Noca again lead
a balanced attack with 6 points apiece. Junior captain Natasha Pacheco and
sophomore Sarah Wilson added 5 each, and junior Sabrina Fasold provided a spark
with 4, including a first-quarter buzzer-beater to give the Cavs their first
lead. Despite the tough road defeats, there remains great reason for optimism
this season, especially with a big slate of home games coming up soon.
Woodson
Athletic Boosters would like to thank its sponsors: Hard Times
Café, Hunan
West, Klima Orthodontics, Masrterman Krogmann PC.
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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