Schedule reminders
THIS WEEK
- Thursday, December 10th; 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. - FREE Communication and Social Skills Workshop for Families. Sign up for the virtual link under News & Events below.
NEXT WEEK
- Tuesday, December 15th - Deadline to order WTW Garden Flags in time for holiday delivery and to purchase Senior Baby Ads for the yearbook. Information in the stories below.
There are several donation collections being facilitated by WTW groups over the next couple of weeks. See details under News & Events below.
Also PTSO is collecting gift cards for the food pantry through December 15. Details under PTSO News below.
PTSO NEWS
PTSO Meeting
The next PTSO meeting will be held in January 2021. Wishing everyone a nice Winter Break!
Winter Break Food Pantry Donations
The COVID-19 crisis continues to impact many of our own Woodson families. Many have seen a reduction of work hours and are without pay due to closures. We are collecting donations in order to purchase local grocery stores and Target/WalMart gift cards for Winter Break.
If you would like to donate to the food pantry, please do so via PayPal: https://paypal.me/pools/c/8uZ00iuiuF We will be collecting monetary donations until Dec. 15th.
Questions? Contact: enrichment.woodsonptso@gmail.com
Holiday Gifts and Cards for WTW Teachers & Staff
If you are looking to give gifts or cards to staff this holiday, the WTW front office is open M-F from 8am-3:15pm and items can be put in teachers’ mailboxes.
Since not all staff is onsite their mailboxes aren’t checked as frequently, so you’ll want to give them a heads up if you deliver something. A more convenient option is e-Amazon gift cards. You could also request a teacher’s home address if you wish to ship a gift, but sharing personal information is at their discretion.
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
There is still time!
Join our PTSO for the remainder of the 20-21 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
Show your Cavalier Pride with a Woodson Garden Flag!
Order your WT Woodson garden flag today at https://wtwoodsonptso.ptboard.com/formvw/store?store=1894
*Holiday orders must be placed by Tuesday, December 15th*
Garden Flag (dimensions - 12"x17") - $15
Want to personalize it? For $5 more, add your family name or get creative and celebrate your student with their name and graduation year!
(Some examples: The Smith Family; Congrats Emily Class of 2021; Woodson Class of 2022)
For more information, contact Liz Brocato at Brocatofam@gmail.com
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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
Order your 2021 WTW Yearbook and Senior Ad Space! Deadline - Tuesday, December 15th
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.
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.
WTW NEWS & EVENTS
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.
If you are interested in working at Woodson specifically, after you apply to FCPS please let us know by sending an email to Mr. Brooks at drbrooks@fcps.edu.
Free! Communication and Social Skills Virtual 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
Woodson Leadership Food Drive
7th annual Woodson Food Drive - Please consider dropping off some non-perishable grocery items at Woodson (Door 3) on Saturday, December 12th from 9:00 AM -12:30 PM.
All the collected food will be delivered to the Annandale Food Site, a non-profit, community based organization, that serves over 100 families in our community. Woodson Leadership students will be there to collect your items.
All Covid-19 guidelines will be followed, so please be respectful of social distancing and masking requirements when dropping off food.
For more information contact Dan Schaefer djschaefer@fcps.edu
Gift Card collection - In partnership with Fairfax Villa and Mosby Woods elementary schools, Woodson Leadership Class is collecting gift cards for distribution to needy families in these communities. Please drop off gift cards of any denomination from Target, Walmart, or Amazon at the Woodson Main Office through Tuesday, December 8th.
Woodson Key Club Collecting Toys for Tots
The Woodson Key Club is collecting for Toys for Tots. Please leave donations in the bin outside WTW Door 18 through Friday, December 11th. Or, you can donate to the virtual toy box on the Toys for Tots website. The toys donated will be given directly to individual families and organizations that will help those in need.
Toy donations can be for all ages, but must be new, unwrapped, and not resemble any weapons or food. Some common donation themes include books, sports equipment, board games, etc. Donations will be used to brighten up the day of those less fortunate.
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Woodson Drama
This weekend! Woodson Drama presents: War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast by Joe Landry. The show will be available for streaming on demand any time Friday, December 11 to Sunday, December 13. Watch the show on Sunday, December 13 and order take out from Coyote Grille. When you call, mention Woodson Drama Boosters, and Boosters will receive a percentage of the proceeds. Visit Woodson Drama for more information about the show!
Woodson Choral Boosters
Our next Choral Booster meeting is on Wednesday, December 9th at 7:30PM. This is a Dessert-on-Broadway planning meeting.
Attached is the concert program for tonight's virtual chorus concert. The concert was aired December 3rd on our Woodson Chorus YouTube page. You can also access it from this link.
Please feel free to share with relatives! We hope you join us live. If you are not able to attend, you can always watch later. The students put a lot of hard work and energy into this performance. We are excited to share the final product with you!
If you have not subscribed to our YouTube page, please do! You will be notified when we release new performances.
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
You can now find Woodson Student Services on Social Media!
The Woodson Student Services department is now on Twitter and Instagram! Please follow us @wtwstudentsvcs to stay up to date on news and information from Student Services.
Please share this with your WTW student and encourage them to follow us too.
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!
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!
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The Woodson Writing Center is open!
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.
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Laptop Tech Support Hours
If parents or students need FCPS laptop technical support at Woodson HS, the following must be completed:
- Submit a ticket using the FCPS Parent/Student Tech Support Portal,
- Schedule an appointment to come on-site, and
- 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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