Military Appreciation Varsity Football Game
On 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 5:30 p.m. The Coast Guard will provide a static boat for kids of all ages to explore and the Army will have fun activities such as a basketball. We will have Woodson High School Military Appreciation shirts for families to purchase for $10 as well.
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!
To SignUp to volunteer with the cookout, please sign up https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050c44a8a62ca64-military
For military families to RSVP to the cookout, please sign up https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050c44a8a62ca64-military1
Federal Impact Aid Forms
On Tuesday, October 22nd during 7th Period, Woodson will be sending home a Federal Impact Aid form with each student. Please ask your teen for this form on Tuesday after school. Please complete the form promptly and have your teen return it to their 7th Period teacher. FCPS requires 100% participation for this program.
Returning this form is important because information from this survey results in an anticipated $3 million dollars in grant funds each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For each school-aged child in your household, please complete, sign, date, and return the survey to your child's school. If sections 1 and 2 of the survey do not apply to you, just check the box in Section 3 and sign the form. All forms must be signed, dated, and returned by Friday, November 1, 2019. All results are CONFIDENTIAL.
Nominate a Cavalier
Woodson HS is now accepting nominations for the 2019 – 2020 Outstanding Teacher/Staff Award Nominations.
Nominations are open in the following categories.
1. Outstanding Teacher/librarian: At least (3) three years experience.
2. Outstanding New Teacher/librarian: less than (3) three years experience.
3. Outstanding Leader: At least one year experience as an Assistant Principal, Director of Student Activities, or Director of Student Services.
4. Outstanding Professional Employee: At least on year experience as Technology Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Psychologist, Social Worker, SOSA.
5. Outstanding Operational Employee: At least one year of experience in current position as Administrative Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service, IA's, Parent Liaisons.
Nominations for Woodson Teachers & Staff are due by Friday, November 8th. Please feel free to nominate in one category or all of them it is up to you! Be as detailed as possible as your nomination will be used to complete the nomination packet for the selected staff member. If you have any additional questions about the categories or which category a specific staff member should be nominated in, please e-mail Marc Brooks at drbrooks@fcps.edu.
The nomination form can be found at https://tinyurl.com/y6xu7e93. Thank you so much for taking the time to recognize W.T. Woodson Staff.
Parents as Partners - Session 2
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).
Masquerade Orchestra Concert
Get in the Fall spirit Friday, October 25th at 7 p.m. with our Orchestras playing Thriller, Yesterday, Beauty and the Beast, Hey Jude, Spirit of Adventure, A Million Dreams, amongst other fabulous selections. We will have guest Elementary students performing (future WTW students) as well. Free admission and yes, free candy too!
FRUIT!!!
The W.T. Woodson Band is offering fresh fruit for delivery in early December. Get fresh Florida oranges and grapefruit straight from the grove, driven by truck up 95, and delivered by your favorite band student.
There are some great gift packages, and apples are offered as well. So don’t delay and check out FloridaIndianRiverGroves.com. Click Order Now, type in Organization Code 171874, make your juicy fruit selections, and at check out pick your favorite band student. Direct mail is also available if you live out of town. So don’t delay - you don’t want to see that truck and wish you could have gotten some of that Florida sunshine! And thanks for your support of our wonderful musical band!!!
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.
Apply for Governor's School
The application process for the 2020 Summer Residential Governor’s Schools has begun.
The Summer Residential Governor’s Schools program is open to current high school sophomores and juniors and provides students with intensive educational experiences in visual and performing arts; humanities; mathematics, science, and technology; or through mentorships in marine science, medicine and health sciences, or engineering.
STUDENTS must indicate interest by completing the interest form no later than Tuesday, November 5th in order to be considered:
Academic
Visual and Performing Arts
There will be an interest meeting on Wednesday, October 23rd at 3:00 p.m. in Cav Hall for students. Students, if you are interested in applying to Governor’s School, please plan to attend the meeting.
Please contact Elizabeth Walter (ehwalter@fcps.edu) or Matt Dell’Orso (MIDellOrso@fcps.edu) 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.
Get Crafty, Get Pizza, and Help the Crew Team at AC Moore and Flippin’ Pizza
You can be crafty AND help the Woodson Crew Team by shopping at AC Moore on Friday November 8 — just show this flyer when you check out! Then bring this flyer to Flippin’ Pizza from 4-8pm on Saturday, November 9th...every slice helps the crew team!
Holiday Help for Families in Need
Fairfax-based nonprofit Britepaths is seeking community members to provide Thanksgiving meals, December Holiday meals and gifts for children in December to 500 families in need who live throughout the Fairfax County area. This is a great family or group service project. Donations of funds or gift cards to assist families who are matched with sponsors are also greatly needed. Visit Britepaths Holiday Program page to Learn more, Register or Donate. Contact Shefali Ryan at 703.273.8829 x888 or sryan@britepaths.org with questions.
Woodson Chorus Boosters
Thanks to all of the parents and students who volunteered for our Tag Day Event on Saturday! We had 127 Choral students and 37 drivers supported by 20 parent volunteers raise just under $15,000 (and counting). We couldn’t have done it without you!
Dessert Fundraiser orders and payments due on Monday, October 21st. Parent Volunteers are needed to help with orders that are to be picked up on Friday, November 1st. Please sign up through the Dessert Sign-Up.
Spring Trip to Nashville: Forms and payments for the Spring Trip are due by Friday, October 25th.
Upcoming Events:
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 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9 at 7:30pm and November 2 at 2pm. Tickets are available now! Please use this link to purchase tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15608/wtwoodson-high-school
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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Woodson Precisionettes Dance Camp
What to do on a school holiday? Join the Woodson Precisionettes at their Descendants-theme dance camp for kids in grades K-8th grade. Dancers will participate in the pre-game performance on 11/8! Download more details and the registration form here: https://wtwoodsonsports.org/main/teamfiles/id/3408/seasonid/4352073
Camp Dates: November 4th & 5th (FCPS Student Holiday)
Time: Dance 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 pm
Performance: November 8th (Pregame Performance and more!)
Cost: $100
Participants: K through 8th grade** Place: Woodson HS Dance Room
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).
FCPS SEPTA and the ACSD
The Fairfax County Special Education PTA will host a meeting the same night as the The FCPS Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (ACSD). First from 6 to 7 pm, SEPTA will feature a presentation by Racehl Bailey entitled, “Preparing Children for Adulthood While Still Letting Them be Kids.” Then the ACSD at 7 pm is holding a Meet and Greet for families, staff, and community members to learn how we advise the school board and superintendent about needs for special education in FCPS. The Meet and Greet will be held on Tuesday, October 22nd from 7-9 pm at Luther Jackson MS in Falls Church. Dr. Scott Brabrand and Staff from the FCPS Office of Special Services will be present to introduce themselves as well. All families, staff, and community members are welcome.
Spread the word!
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Fall Sports Highlights
This week the Woodson Varsity field hockey team was home against Marshall in the final seasonal game. The game was played at a frenetic pace all over the field. Chief instigator was senior Anna Stribling who covered the entire field with a constant pressure on the ball. The first goal of the night credited Zoe Hite with an assist and senior Izzy Gonzales’ the goal. The second was the result of a chain of assists that ended with an Allie Maahs pass to senior Anabel Heisley who set-up Katie Williams’ finish. The Lady Cavs went into half-time with a controlling two goal lead. Stand-out play came from Maahs who played exceptionally tough all night. Makayla Mastal contributed on both sides of the ball with some nice passes up the sideline and great tackles. The score remained through the second half. Final, 2-0. Cavs win.
Co-Ed Golf - On October 3, senior Amelia Noca competed in the Occoquan Boys Regional Golf qualifier at Laurel Hill Golf Course. Amelia fired an impressive 80 on an always-challenging course, narrowly missing qualifying for the Boys State tournament. Competing against a very tough field, Amelia placed in the top 5 among players who were not members of the two teams that qualified (Fairfax and Hayfield). Amelia, along with sophomore Zara Karim, will compete in the Zone 4A Girls Regional qualifier on October 23, also at Laurel Hill. Best of luck to both girls as they vie for a chance to play in the Girls State Tournament on October 28 and 29 in Harrisonburg.
Two more wins for Woodson Girls Volleyball this week! The Cavs faced West Springfield last Tuesday and took the win in 3 sets. Jordan Lyons led the team in kills and with Jaden Reasor putting up a strong defense on the back line. Defensive Specialist Rachel Huh bolstered the team to the win with some strong serving. Thursday night was an incredible Senior Night. After a great day of celebrating our seniors Becca Rainey, Maja Zuber, Nicole Gibson, Jordan Lyons, Olivia Guerra, Sarah Leaming, Katie Burruss, Anna Lee and our senior managers Holly Highsmith and Cindy Li, our seniors took the court against Robinson and fought hard. Anna Lee brought great energy to the court and Becca Rainey got two assisted blocks in the first set. Katie Burruss played strong at the net and got a superb kill. Our seniors kept the score very close but ultimately lost the first set. Not defeated in spirit, the ladies played tough taking the Rams to 27-25 for the second set. Olivia Guerra, Maja Zuber and Jordan Lyons were strong all around the court leading to the final 3-1 win. Cavalier Volleyball record is now 19-4 with our district record at 6-3. Our last regular season game: AWAY - Tuesday, Oct 22 - 7:15 -Fairfax High School. District playoffs will then commence and we are sure to see our Lady Cavs advance as long as they keep playing like they are! Check in at Woodson Sports page to find out game details and come cheer our girls all the way to States!!!
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