Schedule reminders
THIS WEEK
Friday, April 30 - Deadline to order Senior Legacy Bricks (details under Fundraisers)
LOOKING AHEAD
MAY
Monday-Friday, May 3-7 - Teacher Appreciation Week
Monday-Wednesday, May 17-19 - SOL testing (details under WTW News)
Monday, May 31 - Memorial Day Holiday - NO SCHOOL
JUNE
Wednesday, June 2; 9:00 a.m. - Graduation Day; Rain date Thursday, June 3
Tuesday-Friday, June 8-10 - Underclass Student Exams; Dismissal at 11:35
Friday, June 11 - Last Day of School; Dismissal at 10:20
PTSO NEWS
Teacher Appreciation Week
If you are willing to help with this simple one-day affair that involves making a Sign-up Genius and setting up tables in the cafeteria, please contact Miklos Kiss at miklos.c.kiss@outlook.com or text 703-975-7928.
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
Spring SOL Testing
Students will be taking Standards of Learning (SOL) End of Course (EOC) tests as federal and state education departments decided not to cancel them.
SOLs will take place Monday-Wednesday, May 17th-19th
Monday, May 17th - Science SOL
Tuesday, May 18th - Reading and History SOL
Wednesday, May 19th - Mathematics SOL
If you have questions about SOL testing, please contact Woodson's Assessment Coach, Kathleen Guinee at kpguinee@fcps.edu.
Students who continue to learn virtually will have to come to school ahead of the SOL testing window in May to connect their laptops to the FCPS network, run the FCPS Health Check, and have their laptops updated if needed. This must be done in order to participate in SOL testing this spring.
To help facilitate this, tech support is available Monday afternoons from 1:30-5:30. No appointment is necessary.
Pass Grade Deadline
For the 2020-21 school year, high school students have until Monday, May 10th to designate the final mark for two of their current courses as Pass instead of final grades "A" through "D". Additional information can be found on the FCPS Secondary Grading and Reporting site.
Course Requests for 2021-2022
All students have had an opportunity to complete academic advising for the 2021-2022 school year.
To ensure that we have accurate course registration numbers, please review your child’s requested schedule in SIS ParentVUE or StudentVUE (click “Course Request” on the menu on the left hand side - not viewable on phone version).
Contact your child’s school counselor by email with any schedule change requests. Please do this as soon as possible. If no changes are needed, you do not need to contact the counselor.
If your child applied for an academy class, he/she should have already received notice of the academy’s decision. If accepted, course changes, including adding the academy class to your child’s course request list, will be made at that time. Friday, April 30th will be the last day to make course selection changes for the 2021-2022 school year.
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.
Graduation for the WTW Class of 2021 is scheduled for Wednesday, June 2nd (rain date, Thursday, June 3rd) at 9am in Pat Cunningham Stadium at Woodson HS.
Visit the Senior Class Information website for all Class of 2021 news and information!
Woodson Choral Boosters
Please join us on Wednesday, April 21st for an informational Zoom meeting about the Summer 2022 travel tour plans. Mrs Moir will provide the Zoom meeting information.
We have a special invitation for our wonderful Chorus Alumni to record the Irish Blessing with us! Recordings are due by May 2nd. The link with the information is here.
Get your Choral Booster Masks for the new low price of $6.00! Order form here.
Check out the latest Chorus Concert on the Chorus website!
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
NEW VHSL Physical Form for 2021-22
This is the NEW VHSL approved Physical Form. This is the only version that can be accepted for the 2021-2022 school year. If you have a doctor fill out the old version with "revised February 2017 in top right corner, your doctor will need to complete the new one, which may require another appointment. So please make sure the form you fill out has "revised January 2021" on the top right.
The VHSL Physical Form must be completed by a parent/guardian and doctor. In order for the physical to be accepted for the 2021-2022 school year, it cannot be filled out and dated by a doctor until May 1, 2021 or after. Once completed, please drop it off to Woodson's Activities Office, Woodson's Main Office or scan it to the Athletic Trainer Chris Hogge at chogge@fcps.edu. This must be turned in prior to participating in athletics.
The form is also available at https://www.vhsl.org/sports-medicine/physical-examination/, under Resources.
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.
Cav Spring Sports Season has Begun - Go CAVS! Stay tuned for updates!
Cav Varsity Fall Playoff Updates
Varsity Field Hockey
Woodson varsity field hockey hosted Falls Church in a game that ended early with the mercy rule, 6-0, in Woodson’s favor. Katie Williams (brace), Allie Maahs (brace), Caitlin Tran, Zoe Hite all registered goals. Standout assists came from Gwyneth Durosko (2), Elizabeth Stribling, Mae Cooke, and Maria Fruchterman. Julia Oleyar, Alex Walrath, and Fruchterman provided a new-look attack that caused the Falls Church defense more problems. Maddie Legum and Melany Michel provided fresh energy in the midfield.
Woodson then travelled to the Justice Wolves. The score line was 3-1 at halftime with goals from Williams (brace) and Audrey Fisher. Williams and Genna Cooke added to the Cavalier tally for the Regional quarter-final result, 5-1 win.
For the Regional semi-final, Woodson travelled to the West Potomac Wolverines. It was end to end throughout the match. Into the second extra period, with players showing exhaustion, Durosko stole the ball from the Wolverine and passed up to Stribling. Stribling took a touch to control, another to force the goalie to the ground, and a final hit for the game winner, 1-0.
The Region Championship finals stage was set with Woodson at Fairfax High. The score line was 0-0 through regulation and two extra periods. Great defense and great offense. During the shootout, Kelley Gross made massive saves and all of the girls showed serious grace under pressure. In the end, Zoe Hite attacked with the perfect balance of patience and urgency to score and win the game, 1-0 Woodson Cavs Occoquan Region Champions!
Come WATCH your Cav Field Hockey program play in the Virginia State Championship Final Four (semifinal) game vs. Madison at 7 PM at Woodson High’s Pat Cunningham Stadium this TUESDAY night April 20th! Go CAVS!
Varsity Cross Country (XC)
Big congratulations to the Boys team who finished 2nd in the Occoquan Region and will be advancing through to the State Championships this Thursday. The boys were led by big performances from Samik Bhinge, Cole Dawson and Caleb Hymans! Our Cavs runners closed the gap to West Springfield with their gutsy races and are hoping to continue the success going into next week on an even bigger stage at States!
Ladies were led by Caroline Poole, Maddie Stokes and Jesse Silkowitz in an absolutely wild race! Places three through six were only separated by about 20 points; incredibly close for the team scoring! Ladies Cav runners finished 6th out of 14 teams in the Region. We thank them for their hard work and resilience through this incredibly difficult year. While XC is over for the ladies, we will be seeing many back for Spring Track after a few well earned days off.
Look for more news and information regarding the Cross Country State Championships- the Boys will be racing this Thursday afternoon at Oatlands Plantation. Go CAVS!
Varsity Golf
District Tournament Results:
Last week our team competed in the Patriot District Tournament. Woodson Golf finished in 5th place with a final score of 343.
Kudos to our top 6:
- Tytan Matthews, 84
- Minchan Kim, 85
- Raymond Kim, 87
- Leo Lee, 87
- Ryan Gaugler, 91
- Alex Klein, 95
Tytan Matthews and Minchan Kim received low score honors for the tournament and have moved on to Regionals at Laurel Hill Golf Course in Northern VA..
WTW RESOURCES
Register for Free Webinars from the FCPS Parent Resource Center
The FCPS Parent Resource Center (PRC) is offering four free parent webinars in April.
They are:
- COVID-19 Vaccines and the Vaccination Process in Fairfax County: A Webinar for Families, on Tuesdays 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Encouraging Positive Behaviors at Home Series: Minimizing Prompts and Maximizing Your Child’s Independence, on Thursday April 22, 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 to 8 p.m.
More information on each session and how to register is available online.
Note: Previous webinars have been recorded and can be viewed on the PRC YouTube channel.
College & Career Center News
For college and career exploration, upcoming events, newsletters & more, please visit the Woodson College & Career Center Padlet. Please see upcoming events below. Questions? Please email cliebmosley@fcps.edu.
- Join the NOVA Medical Education Campus for Spring Virtual Open House This Week, April 19-22. Register in advance for this event using the link provided:https://bit.ly/2Q6D6uM. For questions or more information please contact Corrine House, Community Outreach Coordinator at chouse@nvcc.edu.
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DISCOVER NOVA Night on April 21, at 6 pm. For more information and to register, please visit: https://vccs.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_B-Zc51HJRfSsGT467XFzhQ
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Northern Virginia Transportation Career Fair, April 22, 9 am – 1 pm. Learn about careers and professional opportunities in Civil Engineering, Technology, Construction, Architecture, and Environmental. For more info and to register, please visit: www.virginiadot.org/novacareerfair
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Military Academy Day with Senator Warner on April 24th, 10 am – 12 pm. For more info and to register, 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.
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)
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!
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.
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
SENIOR LEGACY BRICKS - DEADLINE TO ORDER IS THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 30th
TICK TOCK goes the clock!! Senior parents, Time is running SHORT in order to purchase 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. Now that the graduation date has been set, we must make the deadline to order for installation this year as Friday, April 30th, 2021 so we can finalize the order with the engraving company. This will ensure we can receive the bricks in order to have them installed before the graduation ceremony at the football field.
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
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.
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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