Schedule reminders
THIS WEEK
TONIGHT, March 9; 6p.m. - PTSO Meeting
Thursday, March 11 - Grade 10-11 in-person students return: last names L-Z
LOOKING AHEAD
Friday, March 26 - End of Third Quarter, 2 Hour Early Release
Monday, March 29 - Friday, April 2 - Spring Break Holiday
Monday, April 5 - Teacher Workday - Student Holiday
Return to Campus News
Student Parking Permits - There is no charge for parking permits for the 2020-2021 school year.
Parking permit applications for 12th graders will begin today, Tuesday, March 2nd. On Tuesday, March 9th, we will begin permits for 11th graders and any 10th graders who have a valid drivers license. Unlike other high schools, we have plenty of on-site school parking so all valid applications will be eligible for a permit.
Permit violations will not be enforced until the week of March 29th.
Apply for a Student Parking Permit.
Kiss and Ride - The morning and afternoon Kiss and Ride locations are in the front of the school, extending from Doors #1 to #3 and in the rear of the school by Doors #8 and #9. Please make sure that your child is dropped off before 8:00am.
During the morning, students are only allowed to be dropped off at Kiss and Ride locations. Students are not allowed to be dropped off in the rear parking lot or in school parking spaces. The rear parking lot is for staff members and students who have purchased parking passes.
Lockers will not be issued. Students will need to keep everything with them during the school day, including their lunch. (Sports lockers will be available for athletes to store their equipment, but will only be accessible before and after school.)
What to Bring Each Day - Charged laptop, charger, headphones, refillable water bottle, masks
Breakfast and lunch will be available free of charge for all students daily.
FCPS Health and Safety Document - FCPS guidance on health procedures
Return to School – FCPS Website for information on returning to school
Woodson's Return to School - Woodson specific information on returning to school
THANK YOU to Woodson’s staff for their hard work and dedication to making sure the return to campus has been safe and successful.
PTSO NEWS
PTSO Meeting TONIGHT
Please join us for tonight's virtual PTSO Meeting, 6p.m. Link to attend
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.
WTW NEWS & EVENTS
Virtual Junior Parent Night
Woodson's Virtual Junior Parent Night will be held on Wednesday, March 24th at 7 pm. The BBCU link will be sent out closer to the date.
Get helpful hints for your spring break college explorations, and discover what you need to know to make your post-secondary research and next steps easier and productive.
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Woodson HS is proud of the work our Woodson students do each year to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. This year our student led team is close to the goal of $190,000 and the campaign ends this weekend. So, this is your week to support the cause! To support this campaign, please log onto our Student of the Year Campaign. Our teens would love the support of the school they are representing!
Senior Flamingo Flocking Update
We have officially started flocking the WTW Class of 2021!
Flamingos and yard signs will be making their way to the home of every senior and as they do we have a couple of requests.
Please DO NOT MOVE THE FLAMINGOS🦩🦩
Each flamboyance has a dedicated “handler” who will make sure they get to the next senior.
Please be patient! We want every one of them (595) to experience the fun of having a flock of pink flamingos mysteriously appear at their home and we will do our best to work as quickly as we can.
Please follow us on Facebook Woodson 2021 Flock
Instagram WTW2021flock We’d love to see photos of your flock and your senior
Parents of Seniors - Graduation Announcements
It's time to order the official W.T. Woodson High School 2021 graduation announcements! Announcements are sent to family and friends. Purchasing them is completely optional.
Please click on or copy and paste the link below into your browser to order the announcements. www.balfour.com
Here is step by step instructions on how to order:
Step 1- Go to balfour.com
Step 2- Type in W.T. Woodson High School under "Shop my School"
Step 3- Select "Announcements"
Step 4- Complete your information
Step 5- Checkout
You can also order other "Grad Essentials" such as Class Rings, Diploma Frames, Souvenir Tassels, 2021 Apparel, etc. on the website. Orders will be shipped home.
If you have any questions please contact Balfour at 703-941-1436 or balfournova@yahoo.com.
PSAT for 10th Graders on April 19th
On Monday, April 19th, Woodson High School 10th graders will have the opportunity to take the PSAT 10.
FCPS will cover the cost for any 10th grade student to take this test.
General information about the PSAT 10 test format is available on the College Board webpage.
Monday, April 19th has been designated for independent learning in FCPS high schools, so students who choose to take the PSAT 10 will not miss synchronous instruction or intervention with their teachers.
We will share more details about test day schedules and bus transportation in the coming weeks.
FCPS Health and Safety Protocols for PSAT 10 administration. If you have questions about the PSAT 10 administration at WT Woodson High School, please contact our Assessment Coach, Kathleen Guinee, kpguinee@fcps.edu.
Woodson Choral Boosters
We wanted to thank everyone who helped our Woodson Chorus staff and students in the production of our virtual Dessert-on-Broadway event! And Thank You for the continued support of the Woodson Choral Boosters. You can watch the Dessert-on-Broadway 2021 event on the Woodson Choral YouTube Channel.
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 CAVS SPORTS RECAP
Woodson Athletic Event Livestream Info
All of WTW’s Volleyball, Field Hockey and Football games this season are being live-streamed via the NFHS Network.NFHS Link
You will need to create an account and then search for Woodson. All FCPS events on NFHS are free this year!
See the schedules for all Woodson sporting events here: Woodson High School Sports
Reminder 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 Field Hockey
Woodson Cavaliers vs Mt Vernon Majors, MARCH 3, 2021
Evening temperatures were chilly as the Woodson Varsity field hockey team traveled to the Mt Vernon Majors, but no one paid any attention. Sitting in the stands that night as the girls did their warm-ups; hearing the crack of sticks and seeing familiar faces, albeit covered by masks and socially distanced, provided an excitement that relegated the temperature to an afterthought. It seemed more than fifteen months indicated by the calendar since the final competitive match of the 2019 season. It was an understatement to say everyone was thrilled with the return of Woodson Field Hockey. A short, shrill whistle began the season with Woodson immediately on the front foot. The first attack began off the stick of Allie Maahs to Elizabeth Stribling with a drive down the visitors' sideline. Katie Williams eventually found Gwyneth Durosko for a tap-in goal. Williams then provided the assist to add Stribling’s point to the scoresheet. Elia Kim showed her defensive strength making two interceptions off Mt Vernon free hits. Zoe Hite fearlessly attacked and scored the third Cavalier goal. Audrey Fisher led an aggressive and energized midfield. Kyleigh Poot organized the back line and covered for her defenders. In the end, Woodson was on-top 3-0. The team is captained by seniors: Gwyneth Durosko, Zoe Hite, Allie Maahs, and Katie Williams. Two freshmen join the Varsity team this season including Julia Oleyar and Alex Walrath. Go Cavaliers!
Varsity Boys Cross Country and Track and Field
Our Cav Tony Emil competed and was crowned State Champion in High Jump. Our 4x800m Girls team took 2nd at States with Caroline Jones, Paige, Josie, and Caroline Poole after having to run TWICE under very unusual circumstances.
Woodson Cross Country last Thursday competed on a course at South County on a very windy day.
Girls competitors Levi, Hammond, Gibbons, Rumbaugh, Yi, Cronin, Avera, Weston, and Hadikusumo completed the course for the Cavs.
Boys competitors Marvin, McLeese, Smith, Rade, Loomis, Namez, Hite, Bazemore, Conway, Byman, Ho , Duong, and Job completed the course for the Cavs.
Varsity Football
The Football team has begun action this season, so far playing against Annandale Away and South County at Home.
The Cav Seniors and their families were honored for their hard work and dedication this past Friday night at Pat Cunningham Stadium, aka The Pat.
Thank you Xavier Barry, Zack Chambers, Nico Zamora, Adam Ely, Alex Kim, Anthony Meaders, Andrew Mpalang, Ben Auer, Bradley Brewington, Caiden Pastian, Carlos Salama, Collin Wilson, Connor Stackiewicz, Gavin Danek, John Quigley, Jon Clanor, Matt Kim, Max Weiss, David Wu, Mikey D’Alessandro, Moe Raff, Noel Roh, Nathan Allison, Sean Duble, and Will McCormack for all of your efforts representing the Cavs.
Varsity Dance Team
Our Cav Varsity Dance Team Senior members and families were honored this past Friday night at the Woodson-South County football game at The Pat. Thank you so much to the following Seniors for the dedication and commitment in the Dance Team Program through the years: Emmah McCollum, Olivia Hurlebaus, Loryn Anderson, Danielle Gipson, Erica Park, Gracie Gelman, and Eve McGuire.
Varsity Cheer
Cav Varsity Cheerleading celebrated the efforts of the Cheer Team and their families this past Friday night at The Pat with Senior Appreciation Night. We salute and thank Seniors Kayla Koldys and Jill Brennan!
WTW RESOURCES
Paying for College Virtual Workshop
College Access Fairfax, in partnership with Fairfax County Public Schools, is offering a free virtual Paying for College Workshop.
Wednesday, March 24th at 7:00 PM
Topics to be covered include:
- Understanding Cost of Attendance
- What is Financial Aid
- How/when do you apply for Financial Aid
- What is considered in determining Financial Aid
- Where you can go for help
Registration for this event is required as space is limited. You can access the registration form here. Registration will close 48 hours before the event. You will receive an email link to access the presentation approximately 24 hours prior to the start of the event. If you have not received the link by the morning of March 24th, please email us at info@collegeaccessfairfax.org. Emails received after 5:00 PM that day may not allow us enough time to add you to the program.
2021 Virtual Teen Job Fairs
Fairfax County high school students looking for their first part-time job, summer and seasonal job opportunities, or who want more information about potential career pathways are invited to attend one of six upcoming teen job fairs and resume building workshops in Fairfax County. Local businesses and agencies will be on hand to offer a range of opportunities including part-time employment, internships, and volunteer work for prospective students.
Volunteer opportunities and resume building workshops will also be available for younger students. Free booth spaces are provided to local businesses. The first two job fairs will be held on Saturday, March 13, from 2 to 5 p.m., and Saturday, March 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Students can register for the March 13 Job Fair and the March 20 Job Fair.
2021 Congressional Art Competition
All interested students of the 11th Congressional District are encouraged to enter this year’s Congressional Art Competition. All entries will be displayed at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton. The winning piece will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol for one year. The second-place entry will be exhibited at the Workhouse Arts Gallery for a year. Additional high-ranking pieces will be displayed in Congressman Connelly’s Capitol Hill and district offices.
Students do not need to create artwork specifically for this competition – they can submit any piece from their portfolio. Paintings, photographs, drawings, sculptures, are just some of the media most commonly submitted. Feel free to think outside the box with your entries!
Each student can submit a maximum of two pieces.
A signature from an art teacher is NOT required.
To complete this year’s application package click here.
For application materials here.
For additional rules and regulations click here.
Submissions can be dropped off at the Congressman’s Fairfax office. Call in advance to schedule - Fairfax: (703) 256-3071.
Visit Congressman's Connolly's website for more information about the competition!
Entries are due Friday, April 30, 2021.
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
Please follow the Woodson College & Career Center on Twitter and Instagram @wtwcareercenter. The weekly College & Career Center Newsletters are sent out on Mondays. Newsletters can also be accessed here at your convenience. Questions? Please email cliebmosley@fcps.edu.
Save the date:
- For Seniors who are enlisting in the military, Region 5 wide ASVAB Test at Westfield HS on Monday, April 12th, at 9 am. Please register here by March 19th, 2021.
- Academy Day 2021 on Saturday, April 24th, 10 am – 12 pm: Senator Mark Warner invites high school and middle school students and their families to Academy Day 2021. Attendees will be provided with a comprehensive overview of the United States service academies and their admission processes. For more information, please visit this site.
College & Career Center Calendar – all upcoming events with registration information are listed on the calendar that students can access through their FCPS Google account.
Google Chrome Sync
As part of FCPS’s ongoing effort to support student use of technology, Chrome Sync and the ability to save passwords is now available. Students are not required to use Chrome Sync and save passwords, but may choose to do so in order to:
- reduce their log-in time.
- access bookmarks and extensions across devices.
Chrome will remember and offer saved passwords when students are logging into different instructional applications. Chrome will also make bookmarks and extensions available on any device in which the student logs into Chrome and turns on Sync.
If your student would like to use Chrome Sync and save passwords, support resources are available on the FCPS website. If your child is logging into Chrome now, they may need to log out of Chrome and log back in to see the new features.
Math Center
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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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 - 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Tuesday and Wednesday - 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Thursday and Friday - 9:00 am - 11:00 am
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.
FUNDRAISERS
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
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!
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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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.
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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