Schedule reminders
THIS WEEK
TONIGHT! Tuesday, January 12th; 6:00 p.m. - Virtual PTSO meeting. Details under PTSO News below. Link to join meeting
Wednesday, January 13th 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Virtual Curriculum Night, Details under WTW News & Events below.
NEXT WEEK
TAKE NOTE! The schedule for next week has changed since last week’s WeMail. The two previously scheduled asynchronous learning days will now be synchronous. Once the new Return to School date is confirmed, the asynchronous days will be re-rescheduled. Teachers will use those days to be trained on the concurrent teaching model.
The updated schedule for the week of January 18th is as follows:
Monday, January 18th - Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday - School Holiday
Tuesday, January 19th - Synchronous Learning - ODD DAY (periods 1,3,5,7)
Wednesday, January 20th - Inauguration Day - School Holiday
Thursday, January 21st - Synchronous Learning - ODD DAY (periods 1,3,5,7)
Friday, January 22nd - Last Day of 2nd Quarter - 2-hour Early Release
LOOKING AHEAD
Monday, January 25th - Teacher Workday
PTSO NEWS
January PTSO Meeting TONIGHT
The next virtual PTSO meeting will be held TONIGHT, January 12th at 6:00 p.m.
Topics will include updates and Q&A with Dr. Floyd, Mock SAT opportunities, Senior event planning, update on partial return to school and more.
Join the meeting by clicking this link: https://meet.google.com/jan-dzyj-pkj
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
WTW NEWS & EVENTS
TOMORROW! WTW Virtual Curriculum Night
Faculty and staff from Woodson HS will host a virtual Curriculum night on Wednesday, January 13th from 6:30-7:30pm. This is for rising 10th - 12th grade students and their parents/guardians. A link for the event will be sent out the morning of Wednesday, January 13th.
During this time, faculty and staff will be available to answer questions about course options for next school year. Because time is limited, there will be a question submission form available on the curriculum video site where students and parents/guardians can submit questions in advance of Curriculum Night.
This event will be less of a formal presentation and more of an open forum for attendees to ask questions and learn more about students’ course options for next year. The session will be recorded and posted to the curriculum video site by the end of next week.
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
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Woodson Choral Boosters
Reminder: Our next virtual Choral Booster Meeting is TOMORROW Wednesday, January 13th at 7:30pm.
Thank you to everyone who has generously supported our fundraising efforts! If you have not had a chance to do so, there are still lots of opportunities to support our program, including purchasing Woodson Chorus masks! For more information, please visit Woodson https://woodson chorus.org/sponsor-scrips-gear.
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
FUNDRAISERS
Show your Cavalier Pride with a Woodson 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
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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
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 CAVS SPORTS RECAP
Cav Winter Varsity Sports Updates
Boys Varsity Basketball
The 2020-2021 Varsity Boys Basketball team has started off with a two and two record. This week they had their home opener against Langley on Monday with a win of 77-54 in the Red Room. All thirteen boys saw some play time on Monday night with 8 out of the 13 putting points on the board. Moe Raff and Devin Cuviello lead the scoring with a combined total points of 40.
On Friday night the Cavs played the Lake Braddock Bruins at Lake Braddock. Although they lost with a final score of 63-75, the boys played some strong basketball. Sinneh Bangura led the scoring with 14 points, followed by Devin Cuviello with 12, Alex Klein and Andre Pacheco both with 11. Brady Lencz, Moe Raff, and Charlie Stoker all added to the rest of the points on the board. Even with the loss, our defense was able to hold the strong Bruin offense to 14 points less than their average per game!
On Saturday night, YOUR Varsity boys again showed their basketball ferocity against the formidable South County Stallions. They walked away with a 63-57 win. Devin Cuviello and Abdul Ahmed both had 7 points and Devin had an awesome 9 rebounds! Alex Klein shot three amazing three point shots for a total of 9, and Andre Pacheco ended the game with 12. 10 of those being from the line in the 4th quarter. Moe Raff, Xavier Barry, Brandy Lencz, Anthony Meaders, and Sinneh Bangura also had baskets to help the boys pull out an exciting win. Wednesday night is Senior Night and the boys will be back in the Red room against the Robinson Rams! Watch the stream and cheer us on! It is a GREAT day to be a Cavalier.
This week, look for video links to three games- WTW at W. Springfield 1/11/21, WTW vs. Robinson 1/13/21-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYSTRsokTO6LbXpBYCblDtw and Friday 1/15/21 at Fairfax.
Girls Varsity Basketball
On Friday January 8, the Varsity Girls Basketball team hosted the Lake Braddock Bruins. Woodson won this close and exciting game 36-33. Anna Wiggins led the Cavs scoring with 14 points, followed by Eunice Yoon (12), Allie Maahs (5), Kate Torgersen (4) and Zoe Hite (1). Levi Weinberger and Sydney Carey were great catalysts off the bench to help the team with the win. Levi Weinberger and Anna Wiggins had solid defensive performances while collecting 5 and 8 rebounds. Great win to start conference play!
Cav Girls Basketball travelled to South County for a Saturday, January 9 match up. Another conference win against the rival Stallions with an impressive 47-30 score. Eunice Yoon had a great night scoring 17 points, followed by Allie Maahs (11), Anna Wiggins (9), Kate Torgersen and Sydney Carey (3), Sabina Niedrick and Zoe Hite (2). Defensive rebounding was led by Eunice Yoon, Kate Torgersen, Anna Wiggins and Levi Weinberger.
The Cavs, 3-1 and undefeated at 2-0 in Patriot District play, host powerhouse West Springfield Spartans on Monday, January 11. This game is Senior Night when we honor our amazing group of Senior girls!! Please stream the game to support our girls!
Varsity Boys Swim and Dive
FRI, 8 JAN 2021, CAV Boys won 201-114 versus Fairfax High.
SAT, 9 JAN 2021, CAV Boys won 173-142 over Lake Braddock Secondary.
Varsity Girls Swim and Dive
FRI, 8 JAN 2021, CAV Girls won 231-78 versus Fairfax High.
SAT, 9 JAN 2021, CAV Girls won 204-111 over Lake Braddock Secondary.
Great Swim Meet for all and big ups to the coaches and all of the competitors over this long and busy back to back kick-off weekend for Swim and Dive!
Varsity Gymnastics
Woodson Cavalier Varsity Gymnastics would like to salute and thank our 2020/2021 Seniors for all of their hard work and dedication to their sport and representing our Cav community!
Jill Brennan, Olivia Gamber, Noa Glashow- Once a Cav- Always a Cav!
WTW RESOURCES
Emotional Wellness Resource
If you are concerned about your child’s emotional well-being, Healthy Minds Fairfax provides easy-to-digest information and can be a valuable resource for your family. See their one-page summary here: Healthy Minds Fairfax
Mental Health Resources | 24/7 Emergency Numbers
If you are in crisis, text NEEDHELP to 85511, call 1-800-273-TALK, or dial 911; TTY dial 711
CrisisLink Regional Hotline: 703-527-4077 (CrisisLink is a hotline for individuals in crisis or family/friends seeking guidance for how to help a loved one)
Dominion Hospital Assessment and Referral Line: 703-536-2000
Inova Emergency Services: 703-289-7560
Mobile Crisis Unit: 1-844-627-4747
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-SUICIDE
Merrifield Center Emergency Services: 703-573-5679; TTY dial 711 (The Merrifield Center of the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board, offers a range of clinical programming. Emergency Services, staffed 24 hours per day, seven days per week, works with people in psychiatric crisis who need immediate attention.)
Plan D Nova https://www.plandnova.org/ (a website for Northern Virginia teens who suffer from depression: #breakthestigma)
College & Career Center News
Upcoming Events – all upcoming events with registration information are listed in the College & Career Center Calendar that students can access through their Google account.
Exploring Post-Secondary Options through the College & Career Center: A Webinar for Students and Their Families: Preparing for life after high school requires research, exploration, and planning. Student success is individualized based on achieving goals and determining the best fit and match in postsecondary planning. Discover a student's potential by exploring options now! This webinar will focus on: Higher Education Options, Financing Your Plans, Apprenticeships, Military Opportunities (Enlistment vs. ROTC), Testing (SAT/ACT), Gap Year Experiences. Join Tisa Frederick and Carla Shaw, FCPS College and Career Specialists for this important webinar on Thursday January 14th at 6:30-8 p.m. Register for Exploring Post-Secondary Options through the College & Career Center: A Webinar for Students and Their Families.
Transition IEP Workshop: A Webinar for Families - Join FCPS Career and Transition Services to learn the importance of the IEP Transition Plan for effective postsecondary planning in middle and high school. We answer questions such as these: What should parents be looking for? What questions should you ask the school team? What questions should you ask your student? What role does the IEP play in increasing self-advocacy? How do IEP goals support postsecondary planning? Thursday, January 14th at 10 a.m. – noon.
Marine Recruiter Visit during lunch on Thursday, January 14th. Students can register at cliebmosley@fcps.edu
College 101 – Planning for College Presentation, Wednesday, February 3rd at 7 pm, by Erin Slater, Director of Admissions at Randolph Macon College: “College is a match to be made and not a prize to be won!” Please join us to learn how you can plan and prepare for college and the college application process. This Woodson event is for Sophomores and Juniors, and their parents/guardians. To register, please go to: https://rmc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nsXsLKPaS4yYXmQbRHomig.
Please follow the Woodson College & Career Center on Twitter and Instagram @wtwcareercenter. The next weekly College & Career Center Newsletter will be sent out on Monday. Newsletters are also saved in Naviance under Document Resources – College & Career Center News for you to access at your convenience.
Free STEM Program for 9th Graders
Building Leaders for Advancing Science and Technology (BLAST) is a FREE educational program of the Virginia Space Grant Consortium, designed to ignite a passion in students who already show an interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Our hope is that the BLAST 3-day residential, on-campus experience, which is packed with demonstrations and collaborative activities led by college faculty, will inspire students to envision a career in a STEM field and motivate them to expand the number of STEM-related classes they take in higher grade levels.
Applications are being accepted online through Monday, February 8th.
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.
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.
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
Student Services News
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.
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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