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Information from FCPS and the Fairfax County Health Department on novel coronavirus and additional resources for families can be found at FCPS COVID-19 Information Page.
PTSO Meeting Tonight!
Join us tonight at 7PM for our PTSO Meeting in the library!
Many thanks to the parents who have stepped forward to serve on next year’s PTSO Board. We just need a Treasurer and President. These two positions must be filled for the PTSO to continue.
Serving on the board is a very rewarding experience, and a fantastic way to put your ideas into action to support your students and the greater Woodson community. Please email Melissa French at wptsopres@gmail.com if you have questions or are interested!
Woodson Drama
OMG You Guys! Mark your calendar for Woodson’s Spring Production of Legally Blonde, April 24, 25, 30 and May 1, 2.
This Is My Brave
We are in search of storytellers who are Fairfax County high school students with a 5-minute story to share about Teen Mental Health via poetry, original music, comedy, essay or other artistic expression. Auditions will take place April 24-26 for our October 2020 show. #StoryTellingSavesLives
More information can be found at http://bit.ly/2020FxCoAuditions.
Free Digital Citizenship Seminars
Fairfax County Public Schools students, families and community members are invited to attend any upcoming digital learning and digital citizenship events. All sessions are being held free of charge.
What is Digital Citizenship?
Digital Citizenship can be described as the norms of appropriate, responsible behavior (and its positive and negative impact on self and others) with regard to technology use.
Seminar topics include:
- Supporting Students in a Digital World: Bridging Technology Use at Home and School
- Supporting Families in a Digital World: Developing a Healthy Relationship with Technology
- Spotlight on Student Learning with a Focus on Media Balance and Well-Being
More information: https://www.fcps.edu/news/fcps-host-free-sessions-digital-learning-and-citizenship
Chipotle Fundraiser!
Show your team spirit by joining us for a fundraiser to support:
WT Woodson Crew at Chipotle Tuesday, March 10th
Swing by Chipotle for Taco Tuesday March 10 from 4-8 PM to help out the Woodson Crew team. Bring this flyer to the Chipotle on Pickett Road, right by the school and mention that you want to support Crew when you check out!
Junior & Junior Parent Night
On Wednesday, March 11th at 7 p.m. in the Auditorium, all Juniors and their parents are encouraged to attend our Junior & Junior Parent Night.
Get helpful hints for your spring break college visits and discover what you need to know to make your post-secondary research and next steps easier and productive.
For more information, please contact College and Career Specialist, Kathie Ishii at kaishii@fcps.edu.
Woodson Chorus Boosters
Spring Trip permission forms due back by Friday, March 13th.
Southern Regional Honor Choirs will be held on March 11th-14th in Mobile, Alabama. Students submitted audition recordings in September.
Spirit Wear orders are due by Friday, March 13th. Order forms available in the Chorus room.
On Monday, March 16th, Chorale Rehearsal will be held from 3:15pm-4:15pm in the Auditorium. Vocal Ensemble will practice from 4pm-5pm in the Auditorium.
The Pre-Assessment Concert will be held on Tuesday, March 17th at 7pm. Call Time at 6pm.
Assessments will be held on March 20th-21st at Lake Braddock High School.
Volunteers still needed for AP Testing
Woodson’s Student Services Department is in search of parent volunteers for this year’s AP testing. This is another great opportunity to volunteer during the school day! Training will be provided.
AP exams will take place from May 6th – May 17th. There are two test sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Morning test sessions require proctors to be present from 7:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. (approximately). Afternoon test sessions require proctors to be present from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (approximately).
Thank you to all who have already volunteered. Please contact Kathleen Guinee, Assessment Coach, at kpguinee@fcps.edu or 703-503-4805 if you are able to volunteer to proctor. As always, we greatly appreciate the support from our PTSO! Thank you!
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
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 Discounted Passes - Spring Games
Spring 2020 Woodson Athletic Booster passes are now on sale at discounted prices for attending games for the remainder of this school year: $25 per pass for a student, $40 per adult, $100 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 attending FIVE HOME GAMES for a student, 7 home games for an adult, etc.! No more scrambling to find cash to get into home regular season lacrosse, baseball, softball, soccer, etc. games if you have your pass. Click here to purchase passes online using PayPal (or go to wtwoodsonsports.org) and click on Booster Membership.
Save the Date - WTW Varsity Precisionettes Dance Team Break it Down Camp!
Learn what it takes to be a member of the Varsity Dance Team and get ready for tryouts. Taught by Head Coach, Krissy Schnebel and the graduating Seniors, classes will focus on Jazz, Pom and Hip Hop choreography, Dance Team Turns/Leaps, Tricks, Tryout Tips, and more!
**OPEN TO ALL CURRENT 7th - 11th GRADERS**
Tuesdays 3:30-5pm on 3/31, 4/14, 4/21 and 4/28 Thursday, 5/7 Mock Tryouts 4:30-6pm
$175 for full session or $40 per class
Registration details will be provided soon. Questions? Email wtwdanceteam@gmail.com
Sports Highlights
Congratulations to the Woodson Varsity Precisionettes on a fantastic showing at their Nationals competition! With over 300 teams and over 800 routines, our dance team ended their season:
13th in Small Varsity Jazz
11th in Medium Varsity Hip Hop
2nd in Medium Varsity Pom
The Precisionettes would like to thank Mr. Checkosky for his constant support of our team and program, Mr. Gaul for all of his help with scheduling and more, Ms. Alexa for all of her help to both Coach Krissy and our team, our parents and family for all of their love this season, and to the Woodson community for their support. We are proud to represent our Cav Nation and make our Woodson family proud this year.
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!
Announce your special events to WTW families right here in the WeMail. Not sure how? Email WPTSOCOMM@gmail.com for more information.
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