PTSO Meeting Tonight!
Our PTSO meeting will be tonight, Tuesday, February 11th at 7 p.m. in the library. Please join us along with Assistant Principal Mandy Burke who will be the administrator at the meeting available to answer any questions.
Come early and get a great parking spot before the girls basketball game! Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. Come even earlier to attend the Parent Seminar on Equity (see next story).
Parents as Partners - February Seminar on Equity
February Parents as Partners seminar will address Equity, Diversity, and Cultural Responsiveness and will take place tonight, Tuesday, February 11th at 6 p.m. in Cafeteria A.
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.
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.
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!
Winter Dance - Thank You All Around!
A sincere thank you to parents Annie Karim, Candice Bailey, Julie Smith, and Julie Avera who volunteered their time at last Saturday's winter dance. We know everyone is busy and we really appreciate them taking their time to support Woodson students.
Many, many students also served as leaders to plan, set up, and clean up this event for all to enjoy! Well done!!!
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 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!
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.
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.
Prom Dresses Available!
Prom is Saturday, May 9th. Sussy Tomer, Woodson's parent liaison, has prom dresses, shoes, clutches, earrings and necklaces available to students in need. She also has a few suits and cummerbunds.
Come to Mrs. Sussy Tomer’s office, A139 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am-2:00pm. If you have prom wear you'd like to donate, please contact Ms. Tomer: setomer@fcps.edu
Woodson Chorus Boosters
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.
Orders for the DOB dvd are due by Friday, February 14th. Order forms are in the chorus room.
Payments for the Spring trip to Nashville and the Europe trip are due. Please be aware that the Europe trip payment is due on Friday, February 14th and goes through the Woodson Choral Boosters.
The Tri-M Open Mic will be on Wednesday, February 19th in the chorus room. This event is open to the school.
February Workshops at the Parent Resource Center
Learn more here!
February Community Office Hours
Our new Fairfax County School Board representatives that were recently elected are in place! If you have concerns or questions you are encouraged to reach out as they would love to hear from you!
Please check here for their office hours and other information.
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
The Woodson Wrestling Team entered the post season with 12 wrestlers competing in the Patriot District Championships Saturday February 8th..
A special congratulations to Anthony Martin who became the first Woodson wrestler in school history to win 4 consecutive District Championship Titles.
All other place winners were:
2nd Place - Joey Martin and Ryan Yoder
3rd Place - Sammy Yu, Philip Clanor and Izak Johnson
4th Place - Andrew Lee, Jay Swallow and Tommy Dunn
5th Place - Gabe Cetron
6th Place - Drew Kulenguski and Wayne Burger
All of our wrestlers qualified to compete in next weekend's Regional Championship at TC Williams.
WTW Varsity Girls Basketball (16-5, 6-3 Patriot District) opened its week with a tough loss to West Springfield, 36-32. The bounces went the Spartans’ way in this one, and a 4th quarter rally by the Cavs came up just short. Maggie McGuire continued her double-figure scoring streak, leading the Cavs with 12 points and 8 boards. Sarah Wilson played her usual all-around defensive game limiting their top scorer to 6 and added 6 points. Allie Maahs hit two 3s to also score 6. Abby Pesansky scored 4, Zoe Hite hit a big late 3 to make the game close, and Anna Wiggins hit a late free throw to keep the Cavs in it. The Cavs bounced back at Robinson on Friday with a big 48-41 win to stay in the Patriot District title hunt. Allie Maahs had a true breakout game, hitting seven 3s to lead the Cavs with a career-high 21. Seniors Maggie McGuire and Sarah Wilson took over down the stretch to keep the Rams at bay. Maggie ended with 13 points and 14 rebounds and Sarah hit 6 big free throws late. Anna Wiggins ended with 6 and Levi Weinberger hit 3 free throws. Sarah Wilson drew the defensive assignment against Robinson's top offensive player and turned in yet another shutdown performance, limiting this player to 0-15 shooting.
The Cavs face Fairfax at home on Tuesday in a showdown for the regular season Patriot District championship and first-round bye. Come to Red Jenkins Gym and cheer these girls on!
The Cav's Boys Varsity Basketball team completed the program sweep (all three levels winning) on Feb 4th by taking out West Springfield (57-50). Joe Pesansky led the Cavs with 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists. Andre Pacheco also continues his solid play with 12 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 assists. Donovan Boyce also finished with 10 points and 5 assists. The boys suffered a tough home loss in overtime to Robinson on Senior Night Friday 2/7. Boyce and Devin Cuviello finished with 14 points apiece and Pacheco put up another 9 points. Fellow seniors Bobby Case and John Faulkner scored 4 and 5 points respectively and Ethan Lash had 2 points/3 boards and played solid defense throughout. James Jin also started for the Cavs and had 2 assists. The Cavs finish regular season play against Fairfax away on Tuesday 2/11.
Woodson Rifle Team is ending the regular season on a high note. On Saturday, February 1st Senior, Stephanie Ricigliano and Juniors, Meredith Ivey, Victoria Kopelen, and Nate Wehrlen broke the league record with a combined score of 1178. The record had previously been set by Woodson Rifle Team in 2016. This scoring team gave up only 22 shots out of 1200 in the match against Centreville. Needless to say Woodson Rifle varsity team won that match with Stephanie shooting a personal best of 296, scoring 100s in both prone and kneeling. Woodson athletes took six of the top eight positions. Sophomores, Victoria Cross and Rose McClelland joined the record breaking team in rounding out the top positions.
Thursday, February 6th found Woodson matched up against West Potomac. Once again Captain, Stephanie Ricigliano led the team to victory in a match that resulted in a score of 1162 to West Potomac's 1116. Both Woodson's JV scoring teams had strong showings as well, shooting combined scores of 1134 and 1120 respectively. Again, Woodson athletes took the majority of the top 8 positions, this time taking seven slots. Joining Stephanie in the top 8 were Senior, Shaw-Leon Chen; Juniors, Meredith Ivey, Victoria Kopelen and Joe Hall; and Sophomores, Justin Mangis and Victoria Cross.
PTSO Information
Our PTSO changed all our emails to gmail, so please check our site for the latest email addresses here.
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.
Want to donate? You can here!
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