PTSO News
Bring your ideas and hear what’s happening at Woodson at the PTSO meeting the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Our first meeting will be TONIGHT, September 10th at 7 p.m. in the Library. Principal Dr. Carlyn Floyd and Assistant Principal Mandy Burke will be joining us for this meeting.
Ready to join? Click here to become a member:
https://www.woodsonptso.org/join--support.html
Want to donate? You can here!
PTSO Fall Grant Info
Thank you to all the teachers and families who have already joined the Woodson PTSO! We have every intention of maximizing each dollar entrusted to us. On that note, members of the PTSO are encouraged to apply for a grant! Applications for Fall grants will be accepted beginning Monday, September 30th until 5pm on Friday, October 25th using the form found here and on the PTSO website.
Email Kim Sandino with questions (WTWoodsonGrants@gmail.com).
Donations Needed for Staff Welcome Back Breakfast on Friday, September 20th
Please help us welcome back our amazing Woodson High School Staff with the Welcome Back Breakfast on Friday, September 20th! The breakfast will be held at 7:15 AM in the Cafeteria. We need lots of contributions! If you are able to contribute, please sign up by Wednesday September 18th so we know what we have filled:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080e45aea82f4-woodson5
Contributions should be dropped off:
*In the front office during office hours on Thursday September 19th from 7:15 AM to 3:45 PM
*In the cafeteria during Back to School Night on Thursday September 19th from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
*OR in the cafeteria on Friday morning by 7:00 AM
Please bring your item in a dish that is disposable, and include a disposable serving utensil if possible. If your item cannot be in a disposable dish, please mark it carefully with your name. All unclaimed containers will be brought to the Office.
Thank you in advance for helping us make our teachers feel appreciated!
Questions, please contact Teresa at Teresalemair@aol.com or Meri at merifarling@hotmail.com
Back to School Night, Thursday, September 19th
Mark Your Calendars!
Back to School Night is on Thursday, September 19th at 6:30 p.m. See here for details: https://woodsonhs.fcps.edu/event/back-school-night-1
Parents will walk their student's schedule, meet teachers, and learn about curriculum for the upcoming year.
Monthly Parent Seminar - Study Skills
In response to the Family Engagement Survey administered during the 2018-19 School Year, Woodson is focusing on sharing information with parents to help parents improve their child’s learning and to identify and develop social and emotional skills for students to be successful. In addition, we are looking for ways to maintain two way communication between families and the school.
One way we are engaging families is through monthly Parent Seminars. In addition to the PTSO meetings (held on the second Tuesday of each month), administrators and counselors will plan and deliver a monthly seminar based on various topics.
September’s Parent Seminar will address Study Skills and will take place on Wednesday, September 25th at 5:30 p.m. in Cafeteria A.
One task that is essential for all students and their success in high school is developing a way to study. Each student has to find their own routine. The parent seminar will feature a few of our wonderful veteran teachers and information about how to help your child find success while studying. More information will be posted on our website with materials posted after the session for those that are not able to attend.
Mock SAT/Mock ACT is back!
Once again, the Woodson PTSO is pleased to announce that Mindworks Educational Services will continue to provide this wonderful fundraising opportunity for Woodson.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: The Mock SAT/Mock ACT is scheduled for Saturday, November 9th from 8-11:30 a.m. in the Woodson cafeterias!
Now is a great time to determine strengths and weaknesses so you’ll be ready spring of junior year to start testing. Keep an eye out for registration and additional information in the future emails.
With any questions please contact Yelena Jones at 703-501-9597.
Donate Classroom Supplies
Next time you’re out at the store, please pick up a few extra basic classroom supplies for our awesome WTW teachers.
Did you know that our teachers often spend their own money on things like tissues, disinfectant wipes, and dry erase markers? The PTSO supports our teachers by distributing supplies a few times throughout the year. You may bring supplies or gift cards (Staples, Target, etc) to the PTSO table at Back to School Night on Thursday, September 19th. Thanks! We’ll see you there!
Senior Parents Night
Come to the Auditorium on Wednesday, September 11th at 7:00 p.m. to learn important information about the post-secondary application process and scholarship opportunities. Even the most experienced parent may learn something new.
Seniors - Be sure your parents know about this event. You are welcome to join your parents if you wish though you will receive good information at Senior Orientation.
Class of 2020 Yard Signs have arrived!
Senior parents! Purchase your "Congratulations Class of 2020" yard sign.
On sale at Senior Parents Night and Back to School Night. Proceeds benefit Cav Cruise (the all night graduation party) for 2020.
Welcome from the Chorus Booster Club
Car Wash & Uniform Fittings: Volunteers Needed! Chorus Booster Parents are needed to help with car wash and uniform fittings on Saturday, September 14th from 9:00am-3:00pm. Your support is key to make this event a success. Please use the Signup below. Thank you!
Chorus Car Wash Sign Up
Chorus Uniform Fitting Sign Up
Upcoming Event: The National Anthem Pyramid on Friday, September 20th
Thank you, Woodson Community from the Woodson Bands
Thank you for all of our Woodson community members who donated to Band’s Tag Day on Saturday.
This year Woodson’s Wind Ensemble has been invited to perform at the National Concert Band Festival in Indianapolis. Ensembles performing at this event are recognized as being among the finest in the nation. Additionally, the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band will be performing at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall this spring for local audiences.
From the Woodson Crew Team
Please support Woodson Crew by eating at Chipotle TONIGHT, September 10 from 4-8pm! We've got our sights set on a new eight-person boat and every burrito helps!
See you on the river! Pull for Woodson!!
Precisionettes Car Wash
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The WTW Precisionettes Dance Team is working hard to raise money to help cover our costs to travel to Nationals! Come support us at our car wash on Saturday, September 21st from 9am-1pm. You may buy tickets ($10) in advance from a Precisionette, or just stop by. We’ll be at the Kings Park Exxon, 5239 Rolling Rd, Springfield, VA. Hope to see you!! |
From Woodson Drama Boosters
Auditions for the Woodson Drama Fall Show, Letters to Sala, are Wednesday, September 11th at 3:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. Callbacks are Thursday, September 12. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. No previous preparation is needed. You must be currently enrolled in a Woodson Theatre Class to audition.
The first Drama Boosters meeting is Tuesday, September 24th at 7 p.m. in the Black Box. We look forward to seeing you there!
Proceed with Caution
Reminder to students and parents - please drive slowly through the parking lots and in the surrounding neighborhoods. Our school is a very busy place, with lots of cars and pedestrians. Please stay focused - put those phones away - and drive slowly. Thank you.
Does your student need a dress for Homecoming?
Do you know someone that might need one? Parent Liaison Sussy Tomer has shoes, necklaces, ear rings, clutches!
Students may go to Mrs. Sussy Tomer’s office, A139 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am-2:00pm to see what is available. setomer@fcps.edu or 703-503-4792.
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Senior Class Pinnies
Place your orders for the Class of 2020 Senior Pinnies.
Go to https://woodsonsenior2020.itemorder.com to order online. The deadline to order is Sunday, September 22nd. For sizing go to B210 to try on samples. Please contact Stephanie Pollack (sepollack@fcps.edu) or Kate Wright (kwright@fcps.edu) with questions.
Sports Highlights
Woodson Varsity Field Hockey travelled to Wakefield High School and moments after the first whistle, seniors Anna Stribling and Izzy Gonzales connected for a goal. Before half-time, Gonzales earned a brace. Stribling was all over the field disrupting Wakefield’s play. Junior Katie Williams also earned a brace built on the assistance of Juniors Zoe Hite and Margaret Stephan. A Stephan’s goal made it five. Junior Gwyneth Durosko’s goal was the sixth unanswered of the night. Cavs win, 6-0. The Lady Cavs participated in the South County Labor Day weekend tournament against four other area schools and were 19-1 in goals for and against cumulative for the tournament. Standout performances came from Senior Bridget Cassata, Juniors Allie Maahs, Makayla Mastal, Kiera O’Connor, and Audrey Fisher.
Next the Lady Cavs hosted Herndon. For the first goal, Durosko attacked and put the ball on target while Williams finished. The second came off a corner, Gonzales put the ball on target and Hite finished to put Woodson up by two. Final score, 3-1.
Varsity field hockey travelled to Madison where chances were created, but the Lady Cavs were unable to get it over the line. Woodson midfield and defense were solid. Close to the end of regulation time, Senior Rachel Hartzler and Junior Kelley Gross made a goal line save that kept the match scoreless. Tough play in overtime, but no goal. In the shootout, Gross minded the sticks and closed down the opposition. Final Woodson attacker, Cassata, scored the game winner. Brilliant game. Woodson wins.
Co-Ed Golf On August 15, the Cavs participated with 25 other schools in the Patriot Invitational at Bristow Manor Golf Club in Bristow, VA. Senior captain Amelia Noca paced the Cavs with an 85 on a very challenging course. Junior Minchan Kim posted an 86, Junior captain Ryan Gaugler shot 88, and sophomore Tytan Matthews posted a 94. The Cavs finished 15th of 26 teams overall and 4th of 6 Patriot District teams.
On August 21, the Cavs opened their head-to-head match schedule by defeating Westfield, 175-207, at the Country Club of Fairfax. Amelia Noca led the Cavs with a 40, Ryan Gaugler shot 42, Minchan Kim 44, and sophomore Zara Karim shot 49.
The Cavs conclude their regular season next week with a tri-match against Annandale and Yorktown at Jefferson Golf Course, and a makeup match against Fairfax on Wednesday, September 11, at Army-Navy Country Club.
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