PTSO Meeting Tonight!
Our next PTSO meeting is tonight, Tuesday, October 8th at 7 p.m. in the Library.
Unfortunately, when we planned out our meetings for the year, we did not realize that tonight's meeting was falling on the eve of Yom Kippur and for that we are truly sorry.
It is not possible to reschedule without conflicting with other events at Woodson, so if you cannot attend next week please email WPTSOPres@gmail.com if you have any topics or questions you would like to present to the PTSO membership.
Thank you!
Thank you to the parents who responded to the last minute call for volunteers at Saturday's Homecoming Dance. The Leadership Faculty sponsors truly appreciated your support.
New Emails!
Our PTSO is changing all of our emails to gmail, so please check our site for the latest email addresses here:
https://www.woodsonptso.org/our-team.html
Did you know that every single penny of your membership fees stay right here at Woodson? If you haven’t joined yet, become a member!
Want to donate? You can here!
Election Day is November 5th
There are some very important local races this year including both of Woodson's FCPS school board representatives and all three at-large school board members. There is a non-partisan candidates' forum for Providence district on October 16 at 7pm at the Providence Community Center. Here is a full list of candidates' forums to hear from candidates in different races.
http://www.fccpta.org/running-pta/advocacy/2019-candidate-forums/
Seniors can earn volunteer hours for Government class by volunteering at these sanctioned events.
It's Time to Submit Your PTSO Fall Grant Application
Attention ALL members of the PTSO! You are encouraged to apply for a grant to fund a program/ event/ equipment! Applications for Fall grants will be accepted beginning THIS WEEK until 5 p.m. on Friday, October 25th. Grant requests will be accepted using the form found here and on the PTSO website. In previous years, the PTSO has funded grants to buy classroom equipment, purchase microwaves for the cafeteria, and more.
Email Kim Sandino with questions (WTWoodsonGrants@gmail.com).
Resources Night
On Wednesday, October 23rd at 7:00 p.m. in Cav Hall, join us for Resources Night. Learn about tools and online resources which will help you navigate opportunities for your high school student.
Resources discussed will include SIS ParentVUE, Naviance Student, library resources, and much more. These resources will assist you in finding everything from your student’s grades to paid internships, free special programs, and scholarships.
This is a fast-paced evening that covers a lot of information. Bring a note pad or smart device to take notes and follow along.
Although we invite all of our freshmen parents to this event, everyone is welcome - especially anyone who has not attended in previous years.
For more information, please contact Kathleen Ishii, College and Career Center Specialist at kaishii@fcps.edu.
Parents as Partners - Session 2
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.
October’s Parents as Partners seminar will address Wellness and will take place on Wednesday, October 23rd at 5:30 p.m. in Cafeteria A.
Based on the 2018 Fairfax County Youth Survey, there are many assets which assist in positive student well- being. The parent seminar will feature Dr. DiSalvo, Assistant Principal, Dr. Floyd, Principal, Ms. Parker, counselor and a panel of students to review strategies to help your child balance the demands of high school. More information will be posted on our website with materials posted after the session for those that are not able to attend.
We will begin our session by exploring this recent article that was in The Washington Post on September 26th written by Jennifer Breheny Wallace.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2019/09/26/students-high-achieving-schools-are-now-named-an-at-risk-group/
FAFSA Line-By-Line
Tuesday, October 29th, 7:00 p.m., Cav Hall – The FAFSA Line-by-Line information session will walk attendees through each line of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (the FAFSA). You will understand exactly what asked by each question and be better able to complete the FAFSA on your own if you choose to do so.
Class of 2020 Yard Signs have arrived!
Purchase Congratulations Class of 2020 Yard Sign. Proceeds benefit Cav Cruise 2020. Contact Carol Harrity - Tun carhar0129@hotmail.com for more information.
Woodson Chorus Boosters
Spirit Wear orders and payments are due on October 11th.
Tag Day is on Saturday, October 19th, from 8:30am to 1:30pm. We need both students and parent volunteers to make this a success. Student Volunteers can sign up in the Chorus Room. Student volunteers are also needed to assemble Tag Day Driver Packets on October 14th from 12-2 in the Chorus Room (this is a Teacher Planning Day, so no school for kids). Pizza will be provided. There is a separate sign-up form for this activity in the Chorus Room. Parent drivers interested in volunteering, please use the Woodson Tag Day Sign Up Genius here!
Spring Trip to Nashville: Forms and payments for the Spring Trip are due by October 25th.
Friendly Reminder: All Chorus fees, including payments on Chorus uniforms, are due.
Upcoming Events:
October 12th Honors Choir Auditions at Longwood University- Seniors Only
October 14th Driver Packet Assembly
October 16th District Chorus commitment and payment due
October 19th TAG DAY
Woodson Drama Boosters
Mark your calendars for the Fall production of Letters to Sala. Performances are November 1st, 2nd, 7th, 8th and 9th at 7:30 p.m. and November 2nd at 2 p.m. Based on a true account, Letters to Sala is a remarkable story of a young girl's survival in Nazi labor camps and the secret letters she risks her life to keep. When Sala reveals the letters to her grown daughter 50 years later, three generations of women must work together to sift through the past and come to terms with the significance of the letters.
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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 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.
Sign up and payment link will be posted later this week on the PTSO website: https://www.woodsonptso.org/
Please contact Yelena Jones at 703-501-9597 with any questions.
Parent Volunteers Needed
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to volunteer with the kids! On October 21 and 22, Woodson will be conducting student vision and hearing screenings. The school health aide, Ms. Christina Lugo, is looking for a few parent volunteers to help.We’d also like to provide light refreshments for our volunteers. Please sign up here if you’re able to help with the screenings or donate snacks:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A4FADA923A0FD0-woodson
Do you have a new Student Driver in your household?
It’s that time of year again and we have a lot of new drivers on the road with their freshly printed DMV Learners’ Permits, but fear not the PTSO has you covered! There are “Student Driver” Magnets available for purchase from the PTSO to help other drivers on the road know to be patient with your new student driver.
The Magnets are available for purchase at all the Partners for Safe Teen Driving seminars held at WTW or on the PTSO online store HERE. Magnets are $8.00 each or 3 for $20.00. Contact Shane Gilbert at drivermagnets@woodsonptso.org with any questions.
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Make a Lasting Mark for your Student!
The brick courtyard in front of the school, between the main entrance and the auditorium, still has plenty of room for engraved bricks for you to remember your special student or as a wonderful legacy for all the members of your family. They make great graduation presents for Seniors too!
Orders must be received by May 1st to be included and installed in this year’s order so don’t wait! Individual bricks cost: $100. Visit the Woodson PTSO website and click the “Join & Support” tab on the main page to find out more information and to print a brick order form. If you have questions contact Katherine Gilbert at Bricks@woodsonptso.org or 904-891-2643.
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Woodson Athletic Booster Passes
Woodson Athletic Booster passes are now on sale for $50 per pass for a student, $80 per adult, $200 for a family of 4 (see other combinations online). The cost of attending WTW home games is $5 per student, $6 per ticket for adults, so the Booster Pass pays for itself in TEN GAMES for a student (thirteen games for an adult)! If you buy your pass now your student can use it to get into all regular season home games like football, field hockey and volleyball games and then basketball, lacrosse, baseball, soccer, etc.; you can begin NOW to recoup your return on investment. Why pay $5 (and have to find the cash) each time? Please make sure you buy your Booster pass soon. Click here to purchase passes online using PayPal (or go to wtwoodsonsports.org and click on Booster Membership).
Spread the word!
Want to share content for our PTSO Members? Spread the word that this is the place to do it! Have questions? Email WPTSOCOMM@gmail.com!
Are you a PTSO member? Find us on Facebook - WT Woodson PTSO. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2325539501108550/
Fall Sports Highlights
This week the Varsity field hockey team travelled to the Fairfax Rebels for what is always an exciting and hotly contested match. From the first whistle, the Lady Cavs put the opposition on their back foot. Emmy Rummel entertained the visitor side with a solo stick skill schooling of two Rebels that left them flat-footed. At halftime the score remained 0-0. In the second half, the defense was called into action as long balls began to make their way into the Woodson half. The stalemate was broken when the Lady Cavs took advantage of a corner. Gwyneth Durosko inserted to Senior Izzy Gonzales. A turn and pass to Allie Maahs. Quick pass to Audrey Fisher for the shot and Woodson was ahead. Senior Margaret Stephan got the crowd to the edge of their seats on several occasions with long-run attacks into the Rebel half. Final score, 1-0. Cavs win.
Wow, last week was a great one for Woodson Volleyball! The Lady Cavs started the week by beating Fairfax last Tuesday. Middle Yanna Willett kept Fairfax on their toes with strong hitting. Setters Hannah DeGregory and Aubree Reasor worked the court leading to kills by middle Sarah Leaming and pin hitter Becca Rainey earning the Cavs a 3-0 win. On Thursday night, our ladies faced South County, who beat us in September. SoCo has power hitters but they were no match for our defense led by libero Jaden Reasor. With setting from Nicole Gibson and Erin McPhilomy back strong after being down with injuries, out hitters powered back. Middle Maja Zuber scored many points with her signature slide hits. Our entire offense was on point, taking two sets and then coming back from a seven point deficit to take the third set, winning the game 3-0! Come out next week for two home games: James Madison, Mon, Oct 7 at 7:15 and then WTW Volleyball DIG PINK ON THURSDAY, October 10. Freshman: 4:30, JV: 5:45, Varsity: 7:15. Pink out, bring your family and friends, come out and support this good cause and our Lady Cavs as they face Lake Braddock.
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