WTW PTSO WeMail - November 21st


Schedule reminders for this week

- Wednesday, November 25 - Friday, November 27 - No School - Thanksgiving holiday; school office closed 

- Monday, November 30; 8:00am-3:30pm - Underclass Photo sessions (signup link below)

Wednesday, December 2; 3:30pm-8:30pm - Senior Portrait Make-ups (signup link below)


PTSO NEWS


Thankful for you

The Woodson PTSO is thankful for our school community!


Happy Thanksgiving from the Woodson Administration

We would like to wish our community a restful and peaceful time away.  Our hope is for everyone to take time to decompress and have time with families and friends. Remember that no assignments are due until Thursday, December 3, 2020. 

Our main office will be closed Wednesday – Friday.  When we return, we will begin the search for classroom monitors for the teachers who will be teaching from home and will have students in the building.  It will be a good opportunity for college students home for the semester, recent grads, retirees or anyone who is currently out of work. If you know of anyone who is looking for a job, please see the advertisement below.   

When we return from Thanksgiving we will have three weeks before the two week winter holiday break!   Let’s make this the best three weeks online thus far this year!

Woodson Administration


Classroom Monitor - Job Opportunity

FCPS is in need of Classroom Monitors for the transition to in-person instruction.

Job Description: Provides in-person classroom assistance to a school or center assisting a virtual teacher with conducting classroom activities; works with individual and small groups of students; operates technology to include cameras, learning platforms, and learning tools; helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students; provides supervision throughout the school day including in the classroom, halls, lunch, recess, and specials; performs administrative and noninstructional duties, such as keeping daily attendance; and ensures all CDC/safety protocols and procedures (e.g., fire drills) are implemented and followed.

Qualifications: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Must be comfortable with basic technology equipment/tools; knowledge of and ability to ensure all CDC/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; and ability to interact effectively with assigned student population.

Hours/Days: Tuesday-Friday from 7:45am-3:15pm

To apply, visit the Classroom Monitor job listing.


Free Effective Communication and Social Skills Workshop for Families

This is an amazing opportunity to learn about public speaking and the art of making a great first impression! Parents, students and teachers are welcome! This workshop is brought to you by the PTSO and iContact Coaching, and it will help in presenting yourself confidently, in starting and holding conversations, and understanding the power of your voice. Whether it's meeting new people, performing on stage, walking into an interview, or speaking in public; we could all use tips from a Pro! This will be presented in a Zoom meeting format.

When: December 10th from 7:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. A Zoom link will be sent to participants. Reserve your spot via the sign-up genius link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D44ADAC29A4FA7-free1

Questions? Contact us at enrichment.woodsonptso@gmail.com


Your Donations go a long way in helping our Woodson Teachers!

If you’re interested in donating to PTSO so we can continue supporting our teachers with equipment to assist them in this challenging year, head to  https://wtwoodsonptso.ptboard.com/home scroll mid-way down the page and select the DONATE button! The PTSO and WTW teachers appreciate the support!


Amazon Smile

Why not make your Amazon purchases go a little further. Sign up for AmazonSmile and 0.5% of your eligible purchases will be donated to WTW PTSO. Every little bit helps!

Signing up is quick and easy - click here: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/27-0959675


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


Class of 2021 Yard Signs

Still available for purchase!

Text Miklos Kiss to schedule pickup 703-975-7928

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

Woodson Crew Fundraising

The Crew Boosters will launch a Black Friday online auction to raise funds for Woodson Rowing. Stay tuned for more information about how to bid on items like 3 months of ship-to-home flower arrangement kits, a week at a lakefront vacation home, or your own Woodson Rowing oar to hang on the wall. We’ll include more information in an upcoming email.

You can also help us out with an upcoming restaurant night! On Tuesday December 1, Noodles & Co on Main Street in Fairfax will 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.


Order your 2021 WTW Yearbook and Senior Ad Space!

The WTW yearbook is ready for orders!

You can buy Senior ad space, purchase a yearbook or submit photos all in one place! Go to https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/ and type in the code 5278.

Contact  tmweghorst@fcps.edu with any questions!


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

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


Last Underclass School Portrait Date

Underclass - Mondays, November 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

For general questions, reach out to Paula DiSalvo pdisalvo@fcps.edu or Dan Checkosky djcheckosky@fcps.edu. 


Senior Portrait Make-up Day

Any seniors who still need to schedule a portrait sitting with Lifetouch can schedule one on Wednesday, December 2nd from 3:30pm – 8:30pm.

Sign up on prestigeportraits.com using the current code that is on your appointment card.  Pictures will be taken in the Aux Gym.  Students will check in at Door 5 and exit through Door 6.

If you lost your appointment card or have questions, please call Lifetouch at 1-800-445-1189.

For detailed Senior Portrait Day information such as what to wear, visit the Senior Class Information Page.


Woodson Drama

Save the Date! Woodson Drama presents: War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast by Joe Landry. The show will be available for streaming December 4, 5, 6 at 7:00pm. More information coming soon!


Woodson Choral Boosters

Happy Thanksgiving from Woodson Chorus!  Chorus masks are coming to Spirit Wear soon.  Stay tuned for more details!  And stay safe, everyone!

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


WTW RESOURCES


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.

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.


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.


WeMail Input

Want to add to the WeMail? Add your inputs by Sunday before the Tuesday we sent out to this Google doc.


2020-21 PTSO OFFICERS 

Miklos Kiss / President / wptsopres@gmail.com, miklos.kiss@cox.net 

Sara Mastro / 1st Vice President - Membership / wptsovp1@gmail.com

Kiona Harvey/ 2nd Vice President - Fundraising

Amy DeCarlo / Recording Secretary / wptsosecretary@gmail.com

Kyle Durbin / Treasurer / wptsotreasurer@gmail.com

Vacant  / Communications Director / wptsocomm@gmail.com

Michelle Lucas / WTW PTSO Grant Program / WTWoodsonGrants@gmail.com

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