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!
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!
Mark your calendars for the show, April 24, 25, 30 and May 1, 2!
Seniors - Help Create Your Baccalaureate!
Parents-please encourage your seniors to help plan this memorable senior class event. The first student meeting will be on Wednesday, February 19th at 3:05 p.m. in Room C123. The student committee will select the theme, suggest speakers and musical ensembles, create decorations, and more.
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.
For more information contact Lesley Kowalski at wtwwoodsonbacc@gmail.com.
Woodson Chorus Boosters
The Tri-M Open Mic will be on Wednesday, February 19th in the chorus room. This event is open to the school.
Choral Rehearsal on Monday, February 24th from 7:00pm-8:30pm in the chorus room.
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 International Night
Celebrate Woodson's Diversity at International Night on Friday, February 21st, starting at 5:30pm featuring amazing multi-cultural food, dance, and fashion!
5:30 pm, Cafeteria A: Enjoy a delicious potluck dinner of cuisines from around the world and experience all the diversity Woodson has to offer!
7:30 pm, Auditorium: Fashion Show and Performances from Vietnamese Student Association, Woodson Hip Hop Club, and several solo performers from Woodson
Questions, contact Culture Club or Ms. Black at wtwfortheculture@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.
Woodson’s Got Talent
Woodson’s Got Talent will take place on Wednesday, February 26th from 6-8 p.m. in Cav Hall. All proceeds will benefit Woodson's Class of 2020.
 From left: James, Shah, Martin, Saskia, Matthew, Camille, and Kate
WTW NHS Volunteers to Support WTW PTSO
Over the weekend, student members of Woodson’s National Honor Society (NHS) volunteered their time and talents to help WTW PTSO kick-start a Safety and Wellness fundraiser. They worked diligently to stuff 500 envelopes and will update contact information of over 1,000 potential business donors.
The Safety and Wellness fundraising campaign will provide investments needed for equipment, programs, speakers and support materials for our schools staff and students.
Thank you, NHS students, for dedicating your amazing skills to help our school! For more information on volunteering through NHS or Leadership or if you are interested in donating to this important effort, please contact Susan Gledhill (PTSO), sgledhill@policynavigation.com
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
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 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.
February Workshops at the Parent Resource Center
Learn more here!
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.
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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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.
 Woodson Varsity Precisionettes Dance Team
Congratulations to the Varsity Dance Team on their outstanding showing this past weekend at their last local/regional competition!
2nd Place Hip Hop
1st Place Jazz
1st Place Pom
The team will travel to Orlando, FL for their Nationals competition the last weekend in February. Good luck Precisionettes!
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 703-909-6090 with questions
WTW Varsity Girls Basketball (17-5, 7-3 Patriot District) defeated Fairfax, 33-27, to win its first regular season District championship since 2004!! The Cavs overwhelmed the Lady Rebels in the second half, holding them to seven total points (none in the third quarter) to rally from a 20-12 halftime deficit. Three Cavs scored in double figures with Allie Maahs continuing her lights-out shooting, hitting four more threes (11 in the last two games) to score 12. Maggie McGuire dominated again with 10 points and an incredible 21 rebounds. Abby Pesansky had a similar dominant performance with 10 points and 17 rebounds. Anna Wiggins hit a free throw and gave the Cavs her usual rock-solid ball-handling and routine breaking of the Lady Rebels full-court press. Anna’s importance to this team cannot be overstated. Sarah Wilson again did what she always does, shutting down the opponent’s top offensive players and helping defensively everywhere on the court. And let’s not overlook the defensive prowess of Katherine Friedman, who played a primary role in limiting leading scorer Melanie George to only two second-half points. With this win, the Cavs earned a first-round bye in the Patriot District playoffs along with West Springfield. Congratulations as well to our WTWGBB girls who were named to the All District Teams: Maggie McGuire First Team, Abby Pesansky Second Team, Sarah Wilson Second Team and All District Defensive Team and Anna Wiggins and Eunice Yoon, Honorable Mention.
The Cavs next face longtime rival South County at home on Tuesday in the Patriot District semifinals. Let’s pack the stands and cheer on the best Woodson girls’ team in nearly 20 years!
The Cavs Boys Varsity Basketball team completed the regular season with a tough loss to Fairfax (36-57) and finished the Patriot District pay at 2-8. Andre Pacheco scored 7 points with 5 rebounds leading the Cavs attack while Joe Pesansky added 8 points. Ethan Lash played solid defense and also scored 6 points against a very tough Fairfax squad. On Friday, the Cavs played in their first round District Playoff game away against Robinson and lost (46-52). Donovan Boyce had his best game of the year scoring 18 points with 3 rebounds as did Lash coming off the bench providing a much needed spark with 10 points. Pesansky also finished with 10 points and 7 rebounds and Pacheco continued his strong defensive efforts and finished with 4 points, 4 boards, and 3 assists. The Cavs also announced this week that Pesansky was chosen 2nd team all District, Moe Raff honorable mention, and Pacheco on the all District defense team. The Cavs wait for their draw and will play in the Occoquan Regional Tourney the week of 2/25.
Woodson Rifle Scoring Rifle team - Senior Stephanie Ricigliano and Juniors - Meredith Ivey, Victoria Kopelen, and Nate Wehrlen faced the rest of the scoring teams in PHSRL Regional Championship on Saturday, February 15th. Several other teammates were able to join them in the competition this weekend - many shooting personal bests in relays that were extremely competitive as athletes challenged their mental and physical game with relays that were twice as long as a traditional high school match. Athletes at Regionals shot 3x20 relays. Each position - prone, standing and kneeling went from the traditional 10 scoring shots per position to 20 shots. Going into the match the top three teams were Woodson with an undefeated record, Robinson with one loss to Woodson, and Lake Braddock with two losses - Woodson and Robinson. The last relay of the day found Robinson's scoring team going against Woodson's scoring team. After the first position, prone, Woodson was up by two points scoring a 795 out of 800. After standing Robinson took the lead by 10 points. Woodson came on strong and scored more points than Robinson in kneeling, but not enough to close the gap and take the lead. Woodson came in second in the region 8 points down from Robinson with a final score of Robinson - 2340, Woodson - 2332, Lake Braddock - 2312 Woodson Rifle Team had much to celebrate - coming in second with more shots 10.2 or greater than any other team in the competition and athletes shooting personal bests. But the greatest celebration came when Team Captain, Stephanie Ricigliano took first in the overall competition. She shot a 591 out of 600. Of those shots 48 were 10.2 or greater. This entire season Stephanie has been a leader on the team not just scoring significant points in matches and breaking the league record for combined score with her other scoring teammates, but supporting new teammates with instruction on the sport and encouragement in competition. Her entire team was euphoric to see the results of her hard work and dedication to the sport. Way to go Stephanie!!! And way to go Woodson Rifle!
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.
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