WTW PTSO WeMail - November 10th


Schedule reminders for this week

Tuesday, November 10 - PTSO Virtual Meeting , 6:00 p.m. - Link to attend: https://meet.google.com/jan-dzyj-pkj 

Wednesday, November 11

Friday, November 13 -  Report Cards available in ParentVUE; will be mailed the week of November 16.

**We have asked families to “go paperless” for report cards.  As soon as we resume in-person instruction, we will go paperless.  Given this change in the learning environment, we want to make sure parents are aware of student progress. 


PTSO NEWS


Help us support our Woodson Teachers

Over $7,000 in PTSO-released Grant funding has been used to purchase document cameras for the Woodson math department.  Additional purchases pending.

We would love to be able to continue to support our teachers! Interested in Donating to the PTSO?

Head to https://wtwoodsonptso.ptboard.com/home scroll mid-way down the page and select the DONATE button! We appreciate the support!

Double Monitor

Another monitor for a virtual teacher was purchased with PTSO funds.


Next PTSO meeting (virtual)

Tuesday, November 10 at 6:00pm.  Please use the following link to attend:

https://meet.google.com/jan-dzyj-pkj 

Agenda items include:

- Time with Dr. Floyd

- Teacher update

- Mock SAT

- Senior Recognition


JOIN PTSO FOR THE 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR!

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 #).


FUNDRAISERS


Mock SAT/Mock ACT on November 14th & 16th

Registration is open now!

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 laptop camera must be on during testing.

The cost is $20 per test when paid by 5 PM Wednesday, November 11. Payment made online ONLY.

The mock tests are a great way to prepare for SAT/ACT testing the spring of junior year by determining strengths and weaknesses now.

Click this link to register now! https://wtwoodsonptso.ptboard.com/formvw/store?store=1894

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

Mock SAT

Class of 2021 Yard Signs

Still available for purchase!

Your sign can be personalized with sticker(s) to include your activity(ies) of choice, or leave it BLANK. (For example, Football, Band, Gymnastics, Drama, Band, Precisionettes, etc.) 

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

For additional details please contact: wptsovpfundraising@gmail.com

Senior Yard Sign

Help Woodson Crew

Wreath

Help raise funds for Woodson Rowing -- and bring cheer to your home with a new holiday tradition. Visit our website to learn more and order a beautiful, handmade, 22-inch noble fir wreath for your holiday decorations.

You can also help us out while you grab a bite with two upcoming restaurant nights! Next Wednesday, November 18, head to the Chipotle next to Woodson from 5-9 PM to enjoy a burrito and help the team. You can even order online ahead and use the code AGDXPTB to make sure Woodson Crew benefits!

Then on Tuesday, December 1, plan dinner at Noodles & Co on Main Street in Fairfax to give the team another fundraising boost! Order online with the code GIVING50 between 4 and 8 PM to make sure the team gets the support they need to have a successful season.


PROFESSIONAL PHOTO SESSIONS

Capture the magic of your high school son or daughter.   Create a gift that lasts forever with Lisa Sheldon Photography.  Receive a 10% discount on any session when you mention Woodson PTSO, and Lisa Sheldon will donate 10% of the session fee to the PTSO!  *Lisa Sheldon Photography is an independent photographer and not affiliated with Woodson High School. Lifetouch is the official school photography company.

Professional Photo Session

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 LEGACY BRICKS - A special way to honor your WTW graduate

Senior parents, Don't forget to order your Senior Legacy Brick in honor of your graduating Senior (or for other family members who are W.T. Woodson alumni). These Bricks make excellent graduation gifts!! The Bricks will be installed in the courtyard between the main entrance and the auditorium entrance. We will strive to have them installed before the Senior Baccalaureate ceremony, but definitely before 2021 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


School Portrait Dates

Underclass - Mondays, November 23, 30; 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 16-20

Registration opened Monday, November 2.

ORDER PHOTOS HERE: 

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


The Woodson Math Center is open!

Math Center

Need help understanding your homework, finding out where you went wrong on a test or comprehending what you learned last math class?  Math Center is here to help you! Even Coronavirus can't stop us from helping you with math!  Test your knowledge and practice for the math section of the SAT on the SAT Questions of the Week page. Learn about new mathematicians every month on the Mathematician of the Month page. For more information, watch the video below or go to the About Us page.  Find out fun facts about our tutors on the Meet the Tutors page.

 Students  can find the Math Center link at the top of the CAV KIOSK.

  • Set up an appointment for tutoring on the  Math Center’s Make An Appointment page.  We are open Tuesdays & Thursdays during the 2nd half of Learning Seminar and Lunch on Tuesdays & Thursdays.  We are also open the first half of 5th period for Academy students who have a travel period or students with a study hall/release period.
  • Starting November 12th, students may also come to  Math Center  for tutoring via a BB course titled:  WHS Math Center 2020-21 (Walk-in Appointments).  Within the site, students will find a BBCU link to join. 

 We will be closed on 11/5 for maintenance.  We hope to see you on 11/10.   Please visit our  google site!

 Please email Mrs. Bell at kebell@fcps.edu with questions!


The Woodson Writing Center is open!

Writing Center

The Woodson Writing Center will be opening for tutoring beginning 2nd quarter.  Students will see the Writing Center BlackBoard site added to their BlackBoard courses shortly.  Everything they need to sign up for a tutoring session and meet with a tutor is right there. 

Students will be able to meet a tutor on Mondays between 10am and 2 pm as well as during unencumbered returns.  After students schedule a time through the BlackBoard site, they will use the BBCU link on the site to enter the Writing Center and work with a tutor in a breakout session.  Students will be able to present their work so they can work through the writing easily.


Woodson Choral Boosters

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


New Activities & Athletics Registration Site

FCPS activities and athletic programs have transitioned to a new online student registration system.  This new system offers a host of benefits for schools and community members including:

  • One stop shop for registering your student for athletic programs and many common activities occurring throughout the school year
  • Electronic submission of the emergency care card and weight room waiver- only have to fill these out once!
  • A new home for the state-mandated concussion education program.

Laptop Tech Support Hours

If parents or students need FCPS laptop technical support at Woodson HS, the following must be completed:

  1. Submit a ticket using the FCPS Parent/Student Tech Support Portal,
  2. Schedule an appointment to come on-site, and
  3. Complete a health screening questionnaire prior to arriving. 

Laptop tech support hours by appointment only are:

Monday - 1:30 - 3:00 pm and 5:00-7:30 pm

Tuesday - Thursday 9:00 am - 12 pm and 1:30 - 3:00 pm

Friday - 9:00 am - 12 pm


Parent Technology Help Desk

To support families who are working with their children during distance learning, FCPS launched a new Parent Technology Help Desk. The number is 1-833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS). It will be answered by staff 7 a.m.to 11 p.m., seven days a week. If the help desk is unable to solve the issue on the phone with the parent or guardian, they will enter a ticket on the parent’s behalf and the request for help will be transferred to the appropriate FCPS team. 

Parents or guardians who need help in a language other than English should let help desk staff know, and a interpreter will join them on the line. (FCPS also has existing parent information phone lines, available in eight different languages, that can assist with general questions about FCPS.)

FCPS has also set up an online portal to allow older students and parents and guardians to request technology help directly. 

Get more information about the new Parent Technology Help Desk.


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. The weekly College & Career Center Newsletter is emailed to students and parents on Mondays. It is also saved in Naviance under Document Resources – College & Career Center News.


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