The PTSO Board for 2020-2021 Needs You!
Would you like to get more involved in the PTSO next year? Do you have great ideas to help our Woodson community?
We would love to have you join our Board! We have several positions available so please email Melissa French at wptsopres@gmail.com if you have questions or are interested!
Do you have an idea to make Woodson Even Better? Apply for a grant!
The Woodson PTSO Grants Program will be accepting Spring Grant applications through 5pm on Friday, February 28th.
This program aims to help fund curriculum-based equipment and supplies to promote student (and teacher!) success here at Woodson. Application info here: Questions? Email WTWoodsonGrants@gmail.com.
Woodson Chorus Boosters
Please join us for our next Chorus Booster meeting on Wednesday, February 5th at 7:30pm.
All-VA Chorus Auditions will be held on Thursday, February 13th from 5pm-9pm at West Springfield High School. Students who made district are eligible to audition.
District Chorus will be held at West Springfield High School on the evenings of Thursday, February 13th, Friday, February 14th and Saturday, February 15th. District Chorus is for students who were selected by audition in November.
College 101
Wednesday, 5 February, 7:00 pm, Auditorium (Snow date 11 Feb) - College is a match to be made – not a prize to be won. A director of college admissions will help you understand what this means as well as understanding why it is about graduation, not admission. Sophomore families and Junior families who did not attend last year are encouraged to attend. Both students and parents will benefit.
Mock SAT/ACT Score Report Session
If your student took the mock SAT/ACT on Saturday January 11th, please attend the score report session on Thursday, February 6th from 7 - 7:30 p.m., with an Optional Q&A to follow from 7:30 p.m. until you need to leave!
The score report session will be held in the cafeteria.
Winter Dance
The Winter Dance is scheduled for Saturday, February 8th from 8-11 p.m. This year’s theme is Glow in the Dark. The dance is open to all Woodson students and their guests.
If parents are interested in volunteering for coat check during the dance, please use this SignUpGenius.
Tickets are on sale during all lunches between the cafeterias for $10 each. The final day to purchase a ticket it Friday, February 7 and no tickets will be sold at the door. Proceeds from the dance benefit the Woodson Buddies and Woodson Relay for Life.
Parents as Partners - February Seminar on Equity
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.
February Parents as Partners seminar will address Equity, Diversity, and Cultural Responsiveness and will take place on Tuesday, February 11th at 6 p.m. in Cafeteria A.
At WT Woodson, we believe in a caring culture where all students are valued, respected, and appreciated. Each student has their own identity, culture, and tradition. In line with the activities that our equity leads implement around identity, culture, and tradition, February’s Parents as Partners seminar will allow parents to have a deeper conversation with their students.
Woodson Orchestra Performance
The WT Woodson orchestra will be performing at the University of Mary Washington on Sunday, February 16th, at 1 p.m.
They will be joining the UMW Chamber Orchestra, which will be performing under the direction of guest conductor and world-renowned violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg.
Tickets went on sale to the public on Monday, January 20th. This UMW Philharmonic website post has details.
Woodson Drama
On Wednesday, February 19th, join us for the Tech Open House Interest Meeting for Woodson’s Spring Production of Legally Blonde.
Be part of the show backstage and behind the scenes. More information will be available on http://wtwdrama.org/index.html soon!
Senior Baccalaureate
Senior Baccalaureate takes place at WTW on Sunday, May 31st. Planned by seniors and coordinated by the PTSO, Baccalaureate is an interfaith, nondenominational, inclusive service to celebrate and honor the Senior Class.
The student committee will select the theme, make suggestions for speakers and musical ensembles, and other tasks.
Parents-please ask your student if they would consider assisting in the planning of this memorable senior class event. The first student meeting will be on Wednesday, February 19th at 3:05 p.m. in Room C123.
For more information contact Lesley Kowalski at wtwwoodsonbacc@gmail.com
U.S. Service Academy and ROTC Information Night
On Tuesday, February 25th at 7:00 p.m. in the WTW Auditorium. Students interested in serving as officers in the U.S. Armed Forces will want to attend this information session.
WTW joins Fairfax, Oakton, and Madison High Schools to provide this informative evening. Representatives from each U.S. Service Academy, ROTC branch training programs, and a Congressional Office will present core information on their program. Representatives will be available after the presentation to provide individual information and materials.
Although valuable for all high school students and families, this program is especially important for Juniors because the application process begins the spring of the Junior year.
Free coats and sweaters!
We also have accessories like: gloves, hats and scarves! some are new or gently used. Come see Mrs. Tomer, Parent Liaison, room A139, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am to 2pm.
February Workshops at the Parent Resource Center
Learn more here!
Do you have a new Student Driver in your household?
As more and more of our Sophomore class are on the roads getting those mandatory 45 hours behind the wheel now is the best time to purchase a “Student Driver” Magnet for all your vehicles that your new driver will be training in. This magnet will 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 the Woodson auditorium or on the PTSO online store HERE. Magnets are $8.00 each or 3 for $20.00. Contact Shane Gilbert at wptsomagnets@gmail.com with any questions.
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Senior Parents! Mark your student's accomplishment by purchasing a Senior Brick!
The courtyard in front of the school, between the main entrance and the auditorium, is where the memorial engraved bricks are placed. It is a great way 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 graduating Seniors too!
This year’s orders must be received by Friday, May 1st to be included and installed in the courtyard before the Baccalaureate ceremony so don’t wait order your memorial brick today! Individual bricks cost: $100. Download the brick order form (with ordering instructions) HERE. You can also pay for the brick online at the PTSO Website and digitally send the order form to the email below. If you have questions contact Katherine Gilbert at wptsobricks@gmail.com or 904-891-2643.
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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!
For questions or comments on Cav Cruise 2020 please contact us at cavcruise2020@gmail.com.
We still have Class of 2020 Yard Signs Available
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.
Winter Sports Highlights
Team Cure It! This year 4 Woodson students are participating in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Student of the Year campaign. They have set an amazing goal to raise $150,000 to beat cancer. Please support our Woodson "Team Cure It" as they raise money for an great cause. Purchase a T-Shirt here. https://events.lls.org/nca/DCSOY20/nwhite
Please contact Mrs White at melanie.massiahwhite@gmail.com or 703-909-6090with questions
Woodson Rifle remains undefeated after two matches this week, back at IWLA. On Tuesday, Woodson matched up against West Springfield High School. Junior, Tori Kopelen lead the team to victory with shooting a 292 with 19 of those points being 102 or greater. Senior and Capitan, Stephanie Ricigliano, shot a 292 with 18 of those points being 10.2 or greater. The final results were Woodson Rifle Varsity with an overall score of 1161 and the Woodson JV team having a combined score of 1131 to West Springfield's Varsity scoring 1129 and the West Springfield JV score of 1084.
Thursday found Woodson Rifle in one of their closest matches of the season competing against Lake Braddock Secondary School. After two relays Woodson Rifle Varsity team won the match with a 1160 win over Lake Braddock's 1154. These two teams came into the match with undefeated records and when all was done 6 points separated the two teams. It was a night of personal bests and perfect scores being shot. Junior, Joe Hall led the JV team and shot a personal best of 290. Stephanie Ricigliano shot 100s in both prone and kneeling give up no points in those positions. Victoria Kopelen, Meredith Ivey, and Nate Wehrlen also shot 100s in this match against Lake Braddock. It was a great week for Woodson Rifle, being back home on electronic targets, personal bests, and perfect shooting in positions. The week ended with Coach Cliff sharing that Juniors, Meredith Ivey and Victoria Kopelen will be joining Stephanie in Captain duties for the rest of the year.
WTW Varsity Girls Basketball (15-4, 5-2 Patriot District) opened its week with a tough double overtime loss at South County, 60-52. The starters scored all the points in this one. Maggie McGuire exploded for a career-high 25 points in defeat, keeping the Cavs in it late. Sarah Wilson and Abby Pesansky added 8 and Eunice Yoon 6. With 7 seconds left in regulation, Anna Wiggins hit her second last-minute 3 pointer in the last two games to force overtime and finished with 5.
The Cavs bounced back at home on Friday for Senior Night with a thrilling overtime win over Lake Braddock, 52-51 to remain atop the Patriot District. This one was closer than it should have been as the Bruins rained in 3s from everywhere in the 4th quarter and overtime to keep the game close. Three Cavs scored in double figures, with Abby Pesansky scoring a season-high 18 to lead the Cavs. Maggie McGuire added 16 to give her 41 over her last two games. Anna Wiggins hit several big free throws in overtime and finished with 11. Sarah Wilson scored 4, Kate Torgersen 2, and Amelia Noca gave a very gutsy performance to score 1. Before and after the game, seniors Emily Allen, Maggie McGuire, Amelia Noca, Abby Pesansky and Sarah Wilson were honored as seniors and Woodson even honored the Lake Braddock seniors with flowers before the game. As parents, we are all very proud to be part of a school that represents its sports programs in this manner. Next week, the Patriot District battles continue with West Springfield at home on Tuesday and at Robinson on Friday. Nothing comes easy in this District where all 6 teams are good. Go Cavs!
WTW Varsity Boys Basketball faced two tough opponents on the road this past week and lost to South County Stallions (53-62) and Lake Braddock Bruins (61-83). Devin Cuviello led the Cavs with 21 points against South County and Andre Pacheco and Joe Pesansky contributed with 11 points each. Pesansky also grabbed 7 rebounds and 7 assists against the Stallions. Facing the Bruins, Pesansky and Pacheco both went for 11 points, Cuviello had 9, and Moe Raff finished with 7 points. Xavier Barry also contributed with 6 points off the bench. In the upcoming week, the Cav boys will face West Springfield away and back at home for Senior Night against Robinson on Friday on 2/7.
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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