Schedule reminders
THIS WEEK
Friday, January 29th - WTW Family Engagement surveys due Survey Form
Saturday, January 30th; 6:00 a.m. - Grade Book and Report Card modules in ParentVUE and StudentVUE remain closed until this time
NEXT WEEK
Tuesday, February 2nd - School Board Return to School Work Session (virtual). Agenda: Forum - 10 a.m., Calendar - 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Return to School- 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Link to watch session
LOOKING AHEAD
Monday, February 15th - President’s Day - School Holiday
PTSO NEWS
Virginia School Principals Appreciation Week
Governor Northam has declared January 24-30 as Virginia School Principals Appreciation Week to acknowledge the tireless efforts of school principals across the commonwealth.
Woodson PTSO thanks Dr. Floyd and all of our assistant principals for their hard work and dedication, especially in these challenging times.
NEW! Mock SAT/PSAT/ACT Tests Available Through C2 Education Fairfax
These tests are available on a date that fits your schedule and can be taken in-person or online. All proceeds support WTW PTSO. Details and link to sign up are under Fundraising below.
AmazonSmile LINK
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
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
The PTSO continues to support our teachers with equipment to assist them in this challenging year. If you’d like to donate to help this cause, click here https://wtwoodsonptso.ptboard.com/home scroll mid-way down the page and select the DONATE button! The PTSO and WTW teachers appreciate the support!
WTW NEWS & EVENTS
Academic Advising for the 2021-22 School Year
Parents of rising 10th-12th graders, an email was sent from your student’s counselor with information about the overall academic advising process - including grade level timelines, deadlines, and instructions for how students are to enter their draft course selections into StudentVUE Account Access (prior to meeting with their counselor.)
Also be sure to check out the Woodson HS Advising and Curriculum Videos. You will find videos from teachers across all departments providing descriptions and overviews of the various classes offered at Woodson. There is valuable information that students can use to make informed decisions regarding course selections for next year. The videos will be available throughout the academic advising window.
A complete course catalog can be found here: WTW Course Catalog
For any questions regarding academic advising, please contact your child’s school counselor - Student Services Staff and Points of Contact | WT Woodson High School
WTW Family Engagement Survey
Every couple of years Fairfax County Public Schools sends a survey about family engagement to the families of all students.
This year Woodson HS is looking at a couple of key areas and we would like your input as we move forward. We value your partnership in the education of your students, especially during this difficult year. The information you provide in the survey will help us better serve you and your family.
Please complete this Google survey by this Friday, January 29th.
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
Woodson Choral Boosters
Virtual Dessert on Broadway will air on March 5th and 6th. Stay tuned for more information!
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 ttps://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
NEW!! Mock SAT/ACT/PSAT - available online and in-person - on multiple dates!
Mock tests are available for students through C2 Education Fairfax on multiple dates. They are offered online and in-person.
How it works – Register and make $20 payment on WTW PTboard - https://wtwoodsonptso.ptboard.com/formvw?store=1894&form=9 C2 Education Fairfax will then contact you to schedule your mock test and results assessment. All proceeds benefit Woodson PTSO.
About C2 Education – For over 20 years, C2 has provided comprehensive test prep, tutoring, and college admissions support to thousands of students across nearly 200 locations. Our Fairfax location has served Woodson HS in the past, including more than 100 students over the recent years, and has a stellar reputation for helping families as demonstrated by our 4.9 Google rating.
If you have questions contact:
POC: Bianca Miao
Phone Number: (703) 978-7600 or email Fairfax@c2educate.com
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
A Note About Athletic Facilities Access
Due to social distancing measures and protocols, our Athletic Facilities will be closed to the public during Woodson Athletic practices weekdays from 3pm-6pm. The end time may extend without notice.
Woodson Parents and Guardians, please communicate to your students that if they do not have a scheduled in-season practice or an out-of-season workout, then they should not be using Woodson athletic facilities.
Cav Winter Varsity Sports Updates
Varsity Wrestling
The Cavalier wrestling team was in action Friday night taking on Fairfax HS and Thomas Jefferson. The Cavs dropped the dual to Fairfax 44-22, however defeated Thomas Jefferson 36-22. The Cavs are back in action Wednesday night as they host George C. Marshall HS and Thomas Edison HS. Bradley Brewington continued his undefeated season with a pin and win by forfeit.
Boys Varsity Basketball
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar once said, “You can’t win unless you learn how to lose,” and this week the Boys Varsity Basketball team had two tough losses on the road. Wednesday they fell to a strong South County team with a score of 85-52. Abdul Ahmed was the high scorer with 15 points. Moe Raff had 9 with a sweet three pointer in the third period. Xavier Barry, Devin Cuviello, Sinneh Bangura, Anthony Meaders, Brady Lencz, Jack Gallagher, Alex Klein, and Andre Pacheco all helped the points total for the night. It just wasn’t enough for the strong SoCo offensive led by Andre Speight.
Saturday night the boys fell to the Hayfield Hawks with a final score of 56-51. At one point in the third period the Cavs were ahead, but it was short-lived even though they fought hard throughout the game. Devin Cuviello and Alex Klein were our top scorers for the night with 10 points apiece. Moe, Andre, Abdul, Xavier, Brady, Sinneh, and Anthony all added points to the board. This week the team will battle West Springfield on 1/26/21 at home, Robinson on 1/28/21 AT Robinson, and Fairfax on Saturday 1/30/21 back in the Red Room. All home games can be viewed on your Woodson Broadcast Studio YouTube channel.
Girls Varsity Basketball
On Wednesday, January 20, the Cavaliers hosted South County and defeated their conference rival 44-29. Anna Wiggins led all scorers with 15 points, and Sabina Niedrick and Eunice Yoon both contributed 8 points. A balanced attack was rounded out with Allie Maahs scoring 7 points and Levi Weinberger with 6 points. Great defensive energy and pressure contributed to the victory.
The Cavs finished the week with a road loss against Lake Braddock 54-28 on Friday, January 22. Sabina Niedrick led with 9 points and Anna Wiggins contributed 7 points during a poor shooting night. The hot shooting of Lake Braddock became insurmountable as they led start to finish. The Cavaliers look forward to the end of conference play with 3 games left before the postseason.
Varsity Boys Swim and Dive
FRI, 22 JAN 2021 CAV Boys won versus Robinson Secondary
Varsity Girls Swim and Dive
FRI, 22 JAN 2021 CAV Girls won versus Robinson Secondary
Coaches Susie Hamrock, Kristen Spencer, and Stephanie Pollack led our amazing CAV Swim and Dive athletes to an undefeated regular season with a 5-0 record! It was so fantastic celebrating our Seniors and their parents on Friday night during our meet against Robinson! Thanks to our awesome Boosters for the wonderful banners, we were able to present to each Senior! Thanks again to our great Livestreaming team! Thanks to our amazing officials and parent timers all season!
The postseason Championship meets start with Districts this coming weekend!
The district dive meet is on Friday, Jan. 29th during the day.
The girls district swim meet with timed finals will be Friday, Jan. 29th starting at 5:30pm.
The boys district swim meet with timed finals will be Sat., Jan. 30th starting at 5:30pm.
We salute and thank the following 2020/2021 CAV Senior Swim and Dive team members for all of their training, commitment, and dedication in service to Woodson:
Girls Swimmers: Alex Burns, Selah Dean, Abby Deer, Emilee Ferrari, Emma Larson, Ai Vy Le, Adeline Muras, Victoria Sprance, Naomi White; Girls Divers – Minh Donnell
Boys Swimmers: Mikey D'Alessandro, Aiden Kane, Mitchell Kerr, Max Koerner, Eric Lundgren, Kaden McCall, Alex Micheli, David Muniz, Nick Parker, Patrick Read; Boys Divers - Aidan Thomas, Sean Binning
Swim and Dive Manager – Teddy Geis
Varsity Rifle
The rifle team had another strong showing at their 3rd of 4 matches on Saturday, January 23rd. Although these matches find the team competing against all the other teams in the region during the day-long match series, each relay finds two teams shooting side by side. This past weekend Woodson shot along Robinson. Robinson had the lead during the first round of shots with a combined score of 383 to Woodson's 381. The second round of 10 found Woodson's scoring team shooting a 383 and Robinson a 381. The third round is where Robinson took the lead with nine points. Woodson's scoring team dominated in the 4th round shooting a 385, the highest scoring round of the entire day. It was strong, but Robinson held to their first place spot for the day with Woodson just 7 points below them in second place. Freshman Ben Hays led the scoring team, shooting a 390 and securing the spot as the top athlete for the day. Junior Rose McClelland joined her teammate in the top 8 in 4th position with a score of 384. Seniors Meredith Ivey and Junior Victoria Cross helped their team hold that strong second place spot. Seniors Yannie Chang and Kian Salinsky also represented Woodson both bringing in strong scores.
Victoria Kopelen has signed with the University of Nebraska rifle team to become one of the newest Woodson athletes to sign to a Division 1 school. Tori is one of three incoming freshman to sign to the Huskers team of 10 athletes for 2021-2022. Tori's teammates and coaches could not be more proud of her. This is well deserved. Last season, Tori and her Woodson teammates broke a league record during the season. Over the summer, she and teammates outside of the Woodson, set a Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) National Record in the junior club category. Not only does Tori shine on the range, but she is a leader as well. She developed and delivered captain talks for her teammates to help keep them motivated and growing in the sport. She regularly offers guidance on skills to help her teammates and has taken the NRA coaching classes. Nebraska is fortunate to call Tori Kopelen a Husker and Woodson rifle has been fortunate to have such a talented Cavalier.
Watch all of Woodson's HOME athletic events on the Woodson Broadcast Studio channel on YouTube. AWAY contests are streamed on the host-schools’ YouTube channels.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- 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.
Please email Mrs. Bell at kebell@fcps.edu with questions!
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Writing Center is Open!
Students can meet with 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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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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