Schedule reminders
THIS WEEK
- Tuesday, December 15 - TODAY is the deadline for the following:
- WTW Garden Flags orders for delivery in time for holiday. Link to purchase under Fundraisers below.
- Senior Baby Ads for Yearbook. Link to purchase under Fundraisers below. (Today is the deadline to order the ads but not the deadline to order yearbooks.)
- PTSO winter food pantry collection. Details under PTSO News below.
NEXT WEEK
- Winter Break (December 21 - January 1, 2021. Monday, January 4 is asynchronous.) Classes resume Tuesday, January 5.
-WeMail will return the week of January 4
PTSO NEWS
January PTSO Meeting
The next virtual PTSO meeting will be held January 12, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Join the meeting by clicking this link: https://meet.google.com/jan-dzyj-pkj
Wishing everyone a nice and safe Winter Break!
Winter Break Food Pantry Donations
Donations being collected through TODAY!
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 for 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.
Communication and Social Skills Workshop for Families
In case you weren't able to attend the Effective Communication session hosted by the PTSO and iContact last week (or you want to view the useful information again), click this link for the webinar recording:
https://vimeo.com/490054509/fc205ddab0
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!
Senior Class Town Hall
Dr. Floyd will have a town hall for the Senior class on Wednesday, December 16th at 6PM to hear ideas for how we can celebrate our seniors.
Ideas from the town hall will be shared with the PTSO as well as the Senior Class sponsors and officers to see how to make some of these events happen.
A link will be sent on Wednesday morning through eNotify and the Class of 2021 Google Classroom. As you may be aware, these platforms are limited capacity, so please share the computer within your household if possible.
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 yours today at https://wtwoodsonptso.ptboard.com/formvw/store?store=1894
*Holiday orders must be placed by TODAY, Tuesday, Dec. 15*
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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Order your 2021 WTW Senior Ad Space and Yearbook! 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.
DEADLINE TO ORDER BABY ADS IS TODAY, Tuesday, December 15!
Contact tmweghorst@fcps.edu with any questions!
Woodson Field Hockey Boosters
Help support Woodson Field Hockey by attending a Restaurant Night at Noodles & Company on Main Street in Fairfax this Wednesday, December 16, from 4:00-8:00 p.m.
If you plan to order online, enter code "GIVING25" in the coupon code and hit Apply. Look for the red check mark for confirmation and proceed to checkout.
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
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.
Woodson Choral Boosters
Message for New Chorus Students: You can pick up your Chorus sweatshirt and Chorus shirt on Thursday, December 17th and Friday, December 18th from 8:00 am- 4:30pm. Please knock on the WTW Chorus room door, by the senior parking lot. Please follow Covid guidelines, social distance and wear a mask.
Spirit Wear orders are in. They will be available for pickup from the WTW Chorus Room on Thursday, 12/7 and Friday, 12/8 from 8:00 am-4:30pm. Please knock on the WTW Chorus room door, by the senior parking lot. Please follow Covid guidelines, social distance and wear a mask. If you cannot pick up during that time, please contact Michele Bach-Hansen at mbachhansen@gmail.com or 703-474-5834 to arrange alternate pickup.
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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