WTW PTSO WeMail - January 5th


Schedule reminders

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, January 6 - Last chance for Senior Portraits. Details under WTW News & Events

Friday, January 8; 5:00 p.m. - Deadline to register for online Mock SAT and/or ACT. Details under Fundraisers below and on PTSO website. PTSO webpage & registration

Saturday, January 9; 8:00- Noon - ONLINE Mock SAT test

 

NEXT WEEK

Monday, January 11; 8:00-Noon - ONLINE Mock ACT test

Tuesday, January 12; 6:00 p.m. - Virtual PTSO meeting. Link to join meeting

 

LOOKING AHEAD

The week of January 18th will have only one synchronous learning day of classes - Friday, January 22nd.  January 22nd is also the last day of the quarter and a 2-hour early release.

Monday, January 18 - Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday, School Holiday

Tuesday, January 19 - Teacher Workday, Asynchronous Learning Day

Wednesday, January 20 - Inauguration Day, School Holiday

Thursday, January 21 - Teacher Workday, Asynchronous Learning Day

Friday, January 22 - Last Day of 2nd Quarter; 2 hour early release


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


Food Pantry Collection

$2,339 in donations were collected prior to winter break for the WTW Food Pantry. These generous donations helped 15 Woodson families.

Thanks to Elena Theobald for her efforts in organizing the collection and coordinating the distribution to needy families. Thank you also to the many community members for their generous donations, and to the Truro Homes Association for their contribution.

Questions? Contact: enrichment.woodsonptso@gmail.com


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!


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 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


Mock SAT and Mock ACT

The Woodson PTSO is pleased once again to have Mindworks Educational Services host January’s Online Mock SAT and Mock ACT! 

Each test is limited to 95 students. Students can choose to take either or both of the two tests: either the SAT or the ACT. (Students taking both tests should pay for two tests.) 

TESTS ARE ONLINE THIS SATURDAY AND NEXT MONDAY!

-- Mock SAT is scheduled for Saturday, January 9 @ 8 am-12 pm; 

-- Mock ACT is scheduled for Monday, January 11 @ 8 am-12 pm; 

COST: The cost is $20 per test. Deadline to register is 5:00 p.m. this Friday, January 8. Payment made online ONLY. 

Click here to register for Mock SAT / ACT

SCORE REPORT SESSION: Thursday, February 11 from 7 to 7:30 PM, with an Optional Q&A to follow @ 7:30 until you need to leave! 

If you have questions for Woodson PTSO about this program, please contact Yelena Jones @ 703-501-9597. If you have questions about the SAT or ACT, please contact Mindworks @ 703-250-6882.


Show your Cavalier Pride with a Woodson Garden Flag!

WTW Garden Flag

Order yours today at https://wtwoodsonptso.ptboard.com/formvw/store?store=1894

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


Order your 2021 WTW Yearbook!

The WTW yearbook is ready for orders!

To purchase go to: https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/ and type in the code 5278.

Contact  tmweghorst@fcps.edu with any questions!


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

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 Chance Senior Portraits

Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Seniors who have not yet taken their portraits were mailed a new postcard from Lifetouch. It contains a new unique code, different from the old postcards you received, that the student will use to register for an appointment. 

Each individual student must log in to schedule and then confirm their own appointment.  Please visit prestigeportraits.com to schedule and then confirm the appointment selected. If you lose your appointment card or have questions, please call the Customer Care Line of 410-644-7700  or email Answers@Lifetouch.com.


For IN-PERSON Learning Students Only

Parent Health Commitment Form – Can be filled out in ParentVue.  This needs to be completed prior to your child starting in-person learning. Please see the translated versions

Amharic  Arabic  Chinese  Farsi  Korean  Spanish   Urdu   Vietnamese


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

Woodson Chorus masks are in! To find out more information and to order, clink on this link: https://forms.gle/6A2BGYVarzZmYc8w9

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!

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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