WTW PTSO WeMail - October 20th


PTSO NEWS


Joining the PTSO is Quick and Easy for you and your student!

The majority of PTSO funding comes from membership.  All funding directly supports students or teachers.  To join the Woodson PTSO go to:  https://wtwoodsonptso.ptboard.com/home.

Under announcements find JOIN Woodson PTSO  - click the green VIEW button.  Create an account and enter the WT Woodson code - 4STUWV

Fill in the required information; click add to cart; then click checkout. At checkout enter credit card information (Card #, Expiration date and CVC #).


Your PTSO Funding at Work

Document Camera

The PTSO released approximately $7,000 in Grant funding to Woodson Staff for teaching support. So far 7 document cameras have been purchased for the math department. That leaves a little over $2,000 granted for items such as web cams, digital pens, monitors, standup desks and more document cameras for additional staff members.


PTBoard Website

Head to the PTSO website to join the PTSO, make fundraiser purchases, add your student/s to the Student Directory, check out dates on the PTSO calendar and see what other information you might be missing!

https://wtwoodsonptso.ptboard.com/home


FUNDRAISERS


Sign up now to Contribute to Woodson’s PSAT Staff Lunch next week!

Help us thank the many staff members that will be in school next week to help administer the PSAT to our children.

The PTSO and Woodson HS are teaming up to provide sandwiches for their lunch and we are asking families to contribute chips (individually wrapped bags) and bottled waters.  Please sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E45AEA82F4-woodson6 and drop the items in the front office by Wednesday, October 28th.

Questions contact Teresa Lemair at teresalemair@aol.com or Meri Farling at merifarling@hotmail.com. Thank you for your contribution!


$10, $15 Grocery Gift Cards being collected through this week for Food Pantry

Parents who would like to assist the food pantry are asked to donate gift cards to local grocery stores in increments of $10-$15. 

Sign up for a gift card donation here: SignUPGenius Link

Alternatively, you may now make a monetary donation to the food pantry program online via PayPal. Learn More

We are all in this together!

*Contact your student’s counselor for more information about food pantry services*

*Volunteers Needed: If interested in helping out with Family & Student Enrichment Programs, please contact: enrichment.woodsonptso@gmail.com*


Mock SAT/Mock ACT are coming in November!

The Woodson PTSO is pleased to announce that Mindworks Educational Services will provide this wonderful fundraising opportunity again for Woodson. 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: 

-- Mock SAT is scheduled for Saturday, November 14; 8:00 A.M. - Noon

-- Mock ACT is scheduled for Monday, November 16; 8:00 A.M. - Noon

Important to know: Tests will be administered and proctored online. Students will print and complete their test at home.

The mock tests are a great way to prepare for SAT/ACT testing the spring of junior year by determining strengths and weaknesses now. Keep an eye out for registration and additional information in future emails.

With any questions please contact Yelena Jones @ 703-501-9597


Have you purchased your Class of 2021 sign yet?

Purchase your Class of 2021 WT Woodson Yard Sign!

You can personalize it with a sticker to include your activity(ies) of choice, or leave it BLANK. You can include one or several activities. (For example, Football, Band, Gymnastics, Drama, Band, or other activities, etc.)

https://wtwoodsonptso.ptboard.com/formvw?store=1894&form=6

Website requires account login if not already a PTSO member.

Distribution information will be shared once finalized.

For additional details please contact: wptsovpfundraising@gmail.com

Senior Yard Sign

STUDENT DRIVER MAGNETS AVAILABLE WITH CONVENIENT HOME DELIVERY!

Student Driver Car Magnets are available through PTSO! Magnets are $8.00 each or buy a batch of 3 for multiple cars for $20.00. You can order online from the PTBoard website HERE.  

Once orders are received, magnets will be delivered to your door contact free! If you have any questions contact Shane or Katherine Gilbert at wptsomagnets@gmail.com.

Student Driver

Yearbook Ad Space - Limited Space - Secure Yours NOW!

Parents, siblings, relatives, teachers, coaches, and friends of Woodson’s graduating Class of 2021 have an opportunity to purchase ad space in the 2021 edition of the yearbook! 

There are many ad sizes available at various price points. Orders are being accepted now, and all ad space is sold on a first-come, first-served basis. So place your order early to reserve ad space for your graduating senior!

Visit www.YearbookOrderCenter.com and enter job number 5278. Choose “Buy a Yearbook Ad” to begin the process.


SENIOR MEMORIAL BRICKS - A special way to commemorate a WTW graduate

Senior parents, Don't forget to order your Senior Memorial Brick in honor of your graduating Senior (or even for other family members who are W.T. Woodson alumni). These memorial Bricks make excellent graduation gifts!! Bricks will be installed in the courtyard in between the main entrance and the auditorium entrance and we strive to have them installed before the Senior Baccalaureate ceremony, but in any case definitely before Graduation. 

You can order by filling out the Brick Order Form (found HERE) and sending your check to the mailing address indicated on the bottom of the order form. You can also pay online HERE and follow the instructions for what to engrave on the brick or send a scanned copy of the order form to wptsobricks@gmail.com.

(We must have a copy of the order form on file to order the brick).

If you have any questions, please contact Katherine or Shane Gilbert at wptsobricks@gmail.com

Senior Brick Courtyard

WTW NEWS & EVENTS


Woodson Choral Boosters

Upcoming Virtual Events

Monday* November 2nd Chorus Concert 7PM

* Due to additional time needed for editing and production, we have moved the first virtual release date from October 21st to November 2nd.  Thank you for your flexibility!

Auditions for Virtual Dessert on Broadway are due by October 30th.  Information is on Google Classroom. 

2020-2021 Chorus Spiritwear orders are due Friday, October 30th, 2020.  See website for the order form.

For more information about upcoming events, monthly meetings, restaurant nights, and other Chorus and Chorus Booster activities, please check our various online resources such as the Chorus website, Blackboard, Google Classroom, Gmail, Youtube, Monthly Newsletter, WeMail, and Instagram.

Chorus website: www.woodsonchorus.org

Youtube Channel: Go to “Woodson Chorus”  Please Subscribe!

Instagram: Follow us @wtwchorus


Time to cut the quarantine hair! School Portrait Dates Are Coming 

Underclass - Mondays, November 9th, 23rd, 30th; 8:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.

Secure a 15 minute photo time slot for your student  here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044eadaa2eabf58-underclass

Remaining Class of 2021 - Week of November 16th-20th

Registration will open Monday, November 2nd.

Questions? Reach out to Paula DiSalvo pdisalvo@fcps.edu or Dan Checkosky djcheckosky@fcps.edu. 


Woodson Library Curbside Pickup 

Students who place a hold on an available book by Friday at noon can pick up that book on the following Monday between 10 am and 2 pm from a cart outside of the main entrance or just inside of Door 1 if it is raining. Students may place up to five (5) holds.   

Students can use their FCPSSchools.net account or go to our Woodson Virtual Library site to learn how to place a hold.   

Questions?  Contact Mrs. Linski at mllinski@fcps.edu or Mrs. Anderson at msanderson@fcps.edu


College & Career Center News

The Woodson College and Career Center is now on Twitter. Please follow us @wtwcareercenter.


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