Parent Volunteers Needed
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to volunteer with the kids! On October 21st and 22nd, 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
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/
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.
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).
Military Appreciation Varsity Football Game
Save the date! Friday, October 25th at 7:00 p.m. Woodson will pay tribute to the brave men and women of the Armed Forces during its varsity football game versus the West Springfield Spartans, at Pat Cunningham Stadium.
All current and former military members with an ID are encouraged to attend, and will receive free general admission. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. with a cook out for our Military Families prior to the game at 6:15 p.m. The Coast Guard will provide a static boat for kids of all ages to explore. We will have Woodson High School Military Appreciation shirts for families to purchase as well.
More information on how to RSVP and a SignUpGenius with opportunities to volunteer will be coming soon!
It is a “Camo Out” so wear your Camouflage in support of all military men and women who have served and continue to serve our Country! #CAVSTRONG! #oneWoodson!
Fall Festival
The W.T. Woodson SGA Leadership class is hosting their annual Fall Fest, a fun day for kids of all ages! Fall Fest is Saturday, October 26th from 11am - 2pm, and will be located on the Woodson outdoor basketball courts, outside door 7 on the side of the school (In case of inclement weather, Fall Fest will be held in the Auxiliary Gym).
There will be Halloween themed games and crafts such as pumpkin painting, a moon bounce, candy, and much more! Be sure to wear your best costume!
Any questions? Email the Fall Fest committee at wtwfallfest@gmail.com.
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.
Milk & Cookies - End of 1st Quarter
Friday, November 1st - A Woodson fan favorite, Milk & Cookies returns this school year!
Modeled after the poem, "All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Kindergarten," this tradition is an opportunity to celebrate our students and show them positive community support.
We need lots of help from parents to make this event happen. Please visit the SignUp Genius to sign-up to bring cookies and/or to help us pass out cookies at school dismissal. We need around 300 dozen to make sure we have enough cookies for all, so please donate generously!
The PTSO donates the milk for this event. For any questions, please email: WTWmilkncookies@gmail.com.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F45AEA829A4FC1-milk
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.
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!
Woodson Holiday Craft Show
Mark your calendars for WTWoodson’s 25th annual Holiday Craft Show!
Saturday, November 2nd from 10am-4pm.
This exceptional show features over handmade arts & crafts, jewelry, pottery, giftware, and so much more. There will be over 100 exhibitors and Admission is FREE!
All proceeds benefit the W.T. Woodson Crew Team.
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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.
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.
Boys Lacrosse Car Wash this Saturday
Come out to Woodson this Saturday, October 19th between 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. to get your car washed and help raise money for the Woodson Boys Lacrosse program!
Woodson Chorus Boosters
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. 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.
Upcoming Events:
October 16th District Chorus commitment and payment due
October 19th TAG DAY
October 21st Dessert Fundraiser Orders and Payments due
October 22nd Vocal Ensemble Chorus Concert (Nova-Alexandria Campus)
October 26th Student Social Event
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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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
The Lady Cavs Varsity field hockey team travelled to the Robinson Rams. Seniors Anna Stribling and Bridget Cassata kept the ball moving from the defense through the midfield. On the attack, Senior Anabel Heisley was a constant threat in attack. At halftime though the two teams remained at an impasse. Woodson demonstrated great team play, a state that has become a hallmark of the 2019 season. Significant contributors included Allie Maahs and Zoe Hite. However, the scoring account remained unopened. This changed as the game entered overtime. Rams made an attack, but the Lady Cavs defense held strong. Cassata emerged with the ball and found Stephan making a run and connected the pass. Senior Izzy Gonzales attacked in unison creating a passing option on which Stephan capitalized. Gonzales returned the ball to Stephan forcing the Robinson defenders to adjust. As they shifted, Stephan passed back to Gonzales for the shot, goal, and win. Final score, 1-0. Cavs win.
This week was a great week to be a Cavalier for our Volleyball team! Our ladies went 3-0 against James Madison last Monday. Hitter Katie Burruss was back in the game after an injury and right away racked up some kills for the Cavs as did Middle Simone Barry. Thank you to everyone who came out for Dig Pink on Thursday for our game against Lake Braddock! It was a “Pink Out” night with delicious baked goods, great raffle prizes and a successful fundraiser for breast cancer research through The Side Out Foundation. After a tough loss to LBSS last month the Cavs were hungry for a win. With the excitement and hype of Dig Pink, great attitude and super effort, our ladies did just that with another 3-0 win! Jordan Lyons and Amy Burkhardt continued to perform strong, hustling in defense and hitting hard for kills from the back and front row. Maggie Cox brought her strong serves to the game and Olivia Guerra and Maja Zuber stopped the Bruins hits with six blocks each for the night. It took every girl playing her part in every position to make this strong win happen. We are now 17-4 overall and 4-3 in the district. Way to go Lady Cavs! Tuesday, Oct 15 is an away game at West Springfield (7:15pm). Please come out to Woodson on Thursday, Oct. 17 to celebrate our seniors for our Senior Night. Let’s cheer our ladies on for a win against Robinson. This should be a very exciting game! Bring your spirit and let’s fill the house!
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