Holiday Staff Appreciation - Thursday, December 12th
Please help us wish our wonderful Woodson Staff and educators a happy holiday season.
We invite Woodson families to bring side dishes, drinks, desserts and help decorate for the annual Holiday Hospitality Room on Thursday, December 12th from 11:15 a.m. to 1:20 p.m. Please drop off items either the day before (2:00 - 4:00pm) or the morning of the event (a cart will be set up in the front office to receive items). If possible, please send in a disposable dish/container, or if you wish to have the dish returned, put your name on it. You can pick up your dishes in the front office.
We will have holiday music, decorations and light fare for a memorable event for W.T. Woodson staff. Please help continue this tradition of warmth, kindness and appreciation. For questions please text/email Miklos Kiss, 703-975-7928 / miklos.kiss@cox.net
Click here to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D49ADAF29A46-holiday
Help Us Thank Woodson Teachers and Staff
The PTSO invites all Woodson families to celebrate and recognize our wonderful teachers and staff this holiday season.
High School isn’t the same as elementary school where we had organized gift-giving and room parents. Please take time throughout the school year, and especially now in the holiday season, to recognize and thank the educators and support professionals that work with our children. Simple notes of appreciation, emails of gratitude and letters in support of teachers, counselors, principal, and/or support staff have enormous, meaningful impact.
Additionally, Woodson PTSO is collecting gift cards to raffle at the Annual Holiday Party for the Teachers and Staff on Wednesday, December 18th. Parents, families and students are invited to donate gift cards; please send donated gift cards to the front office in an envelope addressed to “Attn: Celeste Jones, Holiday Party Raffle Prizes.”
We kindly ask that we receive all donations by Wednesday, December 18th. Please contact Celeste Jones at cbjones@fcps.edu for more information.
Volunteers Needed for Science Fair
The Woodson Science Department is looking for volunteers to judge our school Science Fair. The fair will take place on Thursday, January 30th from approximately 9 a.m.- noon.
Anyone with expertise or background in Science and Engineering is welcome to come judge! Please email Allison Adams at agadams@fcps.edu if you are interested.
Free coats and sweaters!!
We also have accessories like gloves, hats and scarves! Some are new or gently used and we’d like to share with students in need. Come see Mrs. Tomer, Parent Liaison, room A139, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am to 2pm
Woodson Drama
Woodson Theatre Camp and Movie Night. Elementary school students, grades 1-6, are invited to join Woodson Drama on Saturday, December 14, 2pm-8pm, for a day of acting, playwriting, and holiday craft making. Wrap up the day with pizza and a movie.
This is a great opportunity for parents to drop off their kids and do some holiday shopping! For more information visit www.wtwdrama.org
Woodson 5K
The 10th Annual Woodson 5K is looking for a charity to support this year. If you have a charity you’d like to nominate as this year’s beneficiary, ask your student to pick up an application outside A133. Nominations are due Friday, December 13th.
Nominating Committee for PTSO Needed!
Thank you – we have a volunteer to lead the PTSO nominating committee. We’re now looking for a volunteer (or two!) to join the committee to help identify candidates to fill vacancies on next year's 2020-21 PTSO Board and standing committees. We would love to have this committee filled by the end of December if possible.
Interested or have more questions? Please email Melissa French at wptsopres@gmail.com
Holidays for Heroes!
The WTW Military Family Network invites you to support The National Capital Region Red Cross “Holidays for Heroes” Program. Between now and December 13th, please drop off
- Small toiletries
- Gift cards to Subway and Dunkin’ Donuts (families use these when visiting patients at Walter Reed)
- Other low-value gift cards (such as iTunes, Google, Amazon)
- Individually wrapped snacks
- New clothing items (Men and women - sizes Small-Large)
- Mittens/gloves
- Socks
- Gently worn coats
All donations will be used to support local military and veterans year-round! Bring your donations to the WTW Main Office. If you’d like to help coordinate this effort, please contact Lisa Griffin at 703-407-5090 or lisagriffin1970@gmail.com.
Scents of the Holidays
Orchestra is selling Yankee Candles, wrapping paper, lunch containers, baking tools, and more. You can still order online at Yankeecandlefundraising.com, Organization code 990073479. Thank you!
Holiday Help for Families in Need
Fairfax-based nonprofit Britepaths is seeking community members to provide 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 Yearbook Price Goes Up this Sunday
Have you heard the news?? Yearbook prices go up this Sunday!
Sunday, December 15th is the LAST DAY to get the $70 price on the 2020 yearbook. Prices will then go up to $80. It’s also the last day to order nameplates!
Be sure to reserve your book now…these high-school days are fleeting!
Order Now!
Cav Cruise 2020
Registration for the Woodson Class of 2020 All night graduation party is now open at https://wtwoodsonptso.ptboard.com/formvw?store=1526&form=1
Purchase your Raffle Tickets for Class of 2020 Graduation Priority Seating at https://wtwoodsonptso.ptboard.com/formvw?store=1526&form=1 First 100 that purchase raffle tickets get a free t-shirt Tickets are $5 each or 6 for $25. Proceeds benefit Cav Cruise 2020. Guilt free donations can also be done at the same website and fro each $25 donation your graduate receives an extra $5000 in cav cash to spend at Cav Cruise 2020!
Woodson Chorus Boosters
Thank you to everyone who attended the Dessert on Broadway informational meeting on Saturday, December 7th! At the meeting, we discussed logistics for the show, introduced the Committee Chairs, answered questions and had volunteers sign up for different activities. Preparing for DOB takes a ton of work, and if your child is in DOB, you are expected to volunteer. If you were unable to make the meeting, please review the different activities here. The time commitment is not huge- you can do an hour or there. Every little bit helps! Committee chairs will be posting Signup Geniuses soon. In the meantime, if you know you are interested in a particular activity, or if you just have questions, please contact one of the DOB Chairs- Ted Donat or Scott Gosser. Thank you!
Upcoming Events:
Friday, December 13th, Music Showcase Rehearsal (SME,SWE,VE) 3:30-5:00pm
Monday, December 16th, Music Showcase Rehearsal (SME,SWE,VE) 6pm Call Time/7pm Concert
Tuesday, December 17th Music Showcase Rehearsal (SME,SWE,VE) 6pm Call Time/7pm Concert
First payment and forms for the UK trip are due on Friday, December 13th.
More information on the Woodson Chorus website.
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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Mock SAT/ACT in January
The next Mock SAT/Mock ACT is Saturday, January 11!
It’s a great chance to support the PTSO, and it’s a great time to practice so students will be ready spring of junior year to take the real SAT for the first time. Already participated in a Mock Test? Not to worry—students will be given a NEW test each time!
Current juniors should not miss this great event, as you will begin actual SAT and ACT testing in the spring! (Freshmen and Sophomores are also welcome.)
Click Here to register or to get more details.
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 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 for students, $6 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 i.e. basketball, lacrosse, baseball, soccer, etc. and 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.
We will be at Meet the Coaches Night on Tuesday November 19th if you would like to buy a Booster pass there.
Woodson Spirit Wear Sales
Get your holiday shopping done from the comfort of your own home and support Woodson Athletic Boosters at the same time by buying some Woodson spirit wear! We’ve got lots of options $15 and under - t -shirts, beanies, baseball caps, socks, drawstring bags, Woodson ornaments, and more! Looking a bigger gift? We've also got hoodies, sweatpants, stadium and fleece blankets, long sleeve tees, 1/4 zips, wicking tees and more!
Shop here: http://www.wtwoodsonsports.org/main/otherad/contentID/1253829.
Items are ready for pick up in the Woodson Main Office within days of your order. You will receive an email when your order is ready for pick up. Any questions, please contact Liz Brocato at Brocatofam@gmail.com.
 Woodson Precisionettes
This past weekend our Varsity Dance Team competed at the Dance Team League’s in their first competition of the season with outstanding results!
Congratulations to the Precisionettes for placing 4th in the Jazz category and an impressive 1st Place in Large Varsity Pom.
Winter Sports Highlights
WTW Varsity Boys Basketball team had a busy week to start off the season, including hosting this past weekend the annual Red Jenkins Tournament on their home court. Although the team went 1-3 for the week, they were in each game until the end - including a one point loss in the season opener to Osbourn Park and a one point loss to Edison this past Saturday. Solid play by Joe Pesansky and Moe Raff throughout the week where Joe averaged 15.5 points a game with 7 rebounds and Moe with similar numbers at 14.5 points a game and 8 rebounds. The boys will look to turn it around this week with three more games, including home games on Tuesday 12/10 and Thursday 12/12.
WTW Varsity Girls Basketball (3-0) opened the new season with two dominant wins. On Monday, the Cavs won at TJ, 63-33. Sophomore Eunice Yoon led the Cavs with 15 points. Senior captain Abby Pesansky added 12, senior captains Sarah Wilson and Maggie McGuire 9 each, and junior Anna Wiggins 8. Senior captain Amelia Noca and junior Zoe Hite each hit a 3, and sophomore Allie Williams scored 4. Later in the week the Cavs beat Yorktown 71-44 in the first game of the annual Red Jenkins Tournament at WTW. Eunice Yoon led the way with 24. Abby Pesansky scored 13, Maggie McGuire and freshman Levi Weinberger 9 each, Anna Wiggins 6, junior Katherine Friedman 4, and Sarah Wilson and junior Allie Maahs 3 each.
In the second game the Cavs faced a much tougher Briar Woods squad. After trailing through 3 quarters, the Cavs mounted a furious 4th quarter rally behind the hot hand of Eunice Yoon getting a come from behind win over Briar Woods 55-49. Eunice finished with 16, all in the 4th quarter, to lead the Cavs. Abby Pesansky added 12, Maggie McGuire 10, Sarah Wilson 8, and Anna Wiggins 5 including a big late free throw. Allie Maahs and Levi Weinberger rounded out the scoring with 2 each. The Cavs go on the road this week for three games in four nights.
PTSO Information
Our PTSO changed all 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, please join the PTSO here:
https://www.woodsonptso.org/join--support.html
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