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The WTW WeMail is distributed every Tuesday to update the Woodson community on PTSO news, school news, and upcoming events.
- SCHEDULE REMINDERS
- PTSO NEWS
- WTW NEWS & EVENTS
- FUNDRAISERS
- WTW CAV SPORTS UPDATES
- WTW RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS, PARENTS & FAMILIES
SCHEDULE REMINDERS
THIS WEEK
Thursday, November 4th - Federal Impact Aid Surveys due - Details under WTW News & Events
Saturday, November 6th; 6am - ParentVUE and StudentVUE access resumes
Saturday, November 6th - W.T. Woodson Crew 28th Annual Craft Show- main gym. Details under Fundraisers.
NEXT WEEK
Monday, November 8th - Winter Sports Tryouts begin - Details under WTW Cav Sports Recap
Tuesday, November 9th - PTSO Meeting; 6:00 p.m. - Streaming on Google Meet
Wednesday-Friday, November 10th-12th; 3:00-9:00 p.m.- Senior portrait makeup days in Cafeteria A - Details under WTW News & Events
Thursday, November 11th - Veterans Day; 2-HOUR EARLY RELEASE
LOOKING AHEAD
Monday, November 15th - Underclass makeup picture day - Details under WTW News & Events
Wednesday-Friday, November 17th-19th; 3:00-9:00 p.m. - Senior portrait makeup days in Cafeteria A - Details under WTW News & Events
Wednesday-Friday, November 24th-26th - Thanksgiving Holidays
PTSO NEWS
November PTSO Meeting!
NEXT PTSO MEETING - Tuesday, November 9; 6:00 p.m. streaming on Google Meet
Highly Recommended: Hidden in Plain Sight
A live presentation by Fairfax County Police Department
November 8th from 7 pm – 9 pm, Woodson Cafeteria A
The bedroom of an average teenager can look like a well-planned illusion. The trick to seeing through an illusion is knowing what is used to create that illusion. We recreate a complete typical teenager's bedroom and the first thirty minutes of the program invites the participants to "snoop" through the room to find items and objects that could indicate "risky behavior."
The Hidden in Plain Sight (HIPS) program is an IN-PERSON interactive program for adults to be educated about the signs of risky behavior in teens and young adults. It touches on drug and alcohol use, mental health concerns, eating disorders, risky sexual behaviors and more.
This is a hands-on learning adventure for PARENTS AND GUARDIANS ONLY! We guide you through a presentation that opens your eyes to what is right in front of you. This program begins with a setup of a teenager’s bedroom which includes close to 100 “red flags” that indicate risky behavior. Parents are encouraged to touch everything and identify our red flags. Times have changed since we were teenagers… do you think you can find them?
That is followed by an educational portion that includes a PowerPoint presentation detailing the red flag props that the room contained and how it is indicative of — or used in — risky behavior. We include up to date statistics and local trends, and law enforcement officers will share their experiences they have had in our community identifying risky behavior and helping to put kids on the right path to a healthy life. Let’s open the door to communicating with our teens!
Please RSVP to reserve your seat at this presentation. RSVP through this SignUpGenius link.
Teacher Appreciation - Snack Wagon
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This event will be held on Thursday November 18th. A special thank you to Judy Tonko and Tina Walkinshaw for running this event. Fill up the Snack Wagon!
Sign up here!
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Snapshots Between Classes - Can You See Your Student?
FREE WEBINAR SERIES
Insider’s Guide to College Admissions Tests - Wednesday, November 3rd, 8:00 pm EDT
https://www.revolutionprep.com/webinars/insiders-guide-to-college-admissions-tests/
Financial Aid 101 - November 16, 2021 at 8:00 pm EDT
The cost of a college education continues to rise which may lead some families to assume college is too expensive for them. However, the Financial aid 101 webinar will help families understand what the actual costs are and more importantly, discover ways to pay for a college education. In addition, we will cover the financial aid forms needed and ways to simplify the process of applying for aid.
https://www.revolutionprep.com/webinars/financial-aid-101/
Understanding Athletic Recruiting - Wednesday, Dec 1st, 7:00 pm EST
Athletic recruiting is one of the more confusing processes for counselors, students, and their families because it involves a tricky intersection of parent expectations, student aspirations, coach idiosyncrasies, and conflicting league policies. This program examines recruiting from an educational standpoint to learn how counselors can “coach” students and families on how to ask the right questions, self-recruit to achieve their athletic goals, and avoid the “Here’s How to Win a Scholarship” distractions from popular media and for-profit recruiting services. We will include the latest trends in athletic recruiting, including specialization, early commitments, the rise of club sports, the nuances of NESCAC and Ivy league recruiting, the accelerated timeline, and the impact of the pandemic on recruiting from both the coaches’ and students’ perspectives.
https://www.revolutionprep.com/webinars/understanding-athletic-recruiting/
Community Resources for Mental Health, Wellness, and Support Groups
We are committed to providing and sharing programs and information to help parents, teachers and students navigate high school and beyond. The wide range of issues include but are not limited to: coping with stress; parenting advice; homework resources; suicide prevention; drug use, addiction and overdose; and underage drinking.
https://wtwoodsonptso.ptboard.com/school/cm?mid=2619 (must be a PTSO member to login)
Ways to Make a Difference
Whether you are a new or returning WTW parent, please get involved in any way that works for you.
Here are some quick links to get you started:
Join our PTSO
Make a Donation
Sign up for one of our Volunteer Opportunities
Ask a local business to become a Business or Community Sponsor
Find WT Woodson on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
Go shopping! Amazon, Office Depot, groceries, etc. Link your accounts and a portion of your sales will go to our school!
WTW News & Events
Federal Impact Aid Survey due this Thursday
Ask your student for the Federal Impact Aid form that was given to them. If you need a new form, please have your student ask for one at the main office. Forms are due Thursday, November 4th!
Returning this form is important because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
If sections 1 and 2 of the survey do not apply to you, just check the boxes in Section 3 and sign/date the form. All forms must be signed, dated, and returned by Thursday, November 4th. All results are confidential.
More information is available online.
Additional Underclass and Senior Portrait Days Added
Lifetouch has added an additional Underclass picture day for Monday, November 15th.
Senior portrait makeup days are scheduled on Wednesday-Friday, November 10th-12th, and Wednesday-Friday, November 17th-19th from 3-9pm in Cafeteria A.
Also, Seniors can schedule their portraits in January. Wednesday-Friday, January 26th-28th from 3-9pm in Cafeteria A.
To schedule your senior for a portrait session, please visit https://prestigeportraits.com. You can find Woodson's dates and appointment times by utilizing "Search by City & State" feature.
Fall Blood Drive
Mark your calendar for the upcoming fall blood drive on Friday, November 12th, in the Aux Gym. To sign up, go to Room F120 or visit the tables between cafeterias during lunches. Parents we welcome your participation, if you would like to sign up, just email potential times to mphu@fcps.edu!
The Key Club is sponsoring the drive. Students are required to be at least 16 years of age and weigh at least 110lbs. All students are also required to have a parental consent form signed. Inova needs 250 units a day, just for regular needs in this area, so we are hoping to supply a large amount of those units! The Attendance Office will be monitoring students’ attendance.
We need volunteers for the blood drive. Please sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d49adaf29a46-woodson
Survey and Opt-out Form Details and Deadlines
Impact Aid Survey:
FCPS uses the Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid to identify federally connected students and to support our request for Impact Aid resources.
All Students
Collection Deadline: They are due back on Thursday, November 4th. If you choose to not complete the form, please write at the bottom in the signature line, “REFUSE” with your signature and date. Please return these forms to the 3rd period teacher or the main office. Unfortunately, these are not available electronically.
For more information: https://www.fcps.edu/impact
Contact: Laura Totoro, Assistant Principal, lmtotoro@fcps.edu
Virginia Youth Survey:
The purpose is to gather information about the health risk behaviors of youth. The Virginia Youth Survey (VYS) has been developed to monitor priority health risk behaviors that contribute markedly to the leading causes of death, disability, and social problems among youth and adults within the Commonwealth of Virginia. The survey is administered every odd year in randomly selected Virginia public schools. Woodson has been selected to participate in this survey.
Randomly selected students
Administration Date: This will be given to randomly selected 3rd period classes on Thursday, November 18th
Opt-Out Deadline: Monday, November 15th Virginia Youth Survey Opt-Out
For more information: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/virginia-youth-survey/
https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/69/2016/12/2015Parents-Fact-Sheet.pdf
Contact: Laura Totoro, Assistant Principal, lmtotoro@fcps.edu
Fairfax County Youth Survey:
The Fairfax County School Board and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors work together to administer the Fairfax County Youth Survey. The survey provides a wealth of information about a variety of topics related to our youth that influence their physical and mental wellbeing, from sleep and nutritional habits to substance abuse behaviors to symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts.
10th and 12th Grade Students
Administration Date: This survey will be given to 10th and 12th graders during English classes on/around: November 22nd-23rd.
Opt-Out Deadline: Monday, November 15th Fairfax County Survey Opt-Out
For more information: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/youth-survey
Contact: Laura Totoro, Assistant Principal, lmtotoro@fcps.edu
Woodson Choral Boosters
Please join us tomorrow Wednesday, November 3rd at 7:30pm for our next Boosters meeting.
The Woodson Chorus needs your help! The Woodson Choral Boosters recently kicked off our Fall Fundraising Campaign. To make a gift, just visit https://woodsonchoralboosters.ddock.gives/ or woodson chorus.org. Thank you for your support!
To find more information about upcoming events, monthly meeting, restaurant nights, and other informative communications about Chorus and Chorus Boosters, please look on our various online sources such as the Chorus website, Monthly Chorus Booster Newsletter, Gmail, Schoology, Remind, YouTube, WeMail, and Instagram.
Chorus website. www.woodsonchorus.org
YourTube channel- Go to “Woodson Chorus” Please subscribe!
Instagram- Follow us @ wtwchorus
FUNDRAISERS
Woodson Crew Wreath Sale
Help raise funds for Woodson Rowing — and bring cheer to your home with a new holiday tradition. Visit our website to learn more and order a beautiful, handmade, 22-inch noble fir wreath for your holiday decorations. Visit our holiday sale to check out other items for home delivery from our partner, Sherwood Forest Farms. Order today for delivery the week of 11/30.
Woodson Crew 28th Annual Craft Show
Bring your friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers to the Woodson Crew Craft Show Saturday, November 6th, admission is free! There will be scores of quality crafters offering something for every taste and budget.
If you or someone you know would like to be a vendor at the craft show please share this link, https://wtwcrew.org/welcome-to-the-2021-w-t-woodson-craft-show/
Woodson Band Cav Cards Fundraiser
The Woodson Band is selling Cav Cards which feature discounts at 17 local area merchants. Cards are only $10 each and all funds go directly to support the band activities this year, including transportation to competitions, uniform maintenance, new instrument purchases and the spring trip! Contact Karen Wallace at cavcards@woodsonband.org for information or check out all the participating vendors on our webpage.
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 Senior Baby Ads for Yearbook
Looking for a personalized, memorable way to recognize your graduating senior? Want to capture memories with the friends you’ve made for a lifetime? Looking for a fun way to recognize your teammates or club members? Parents, siblings, relatives, teachers, coaches, and friends of the graduating Class of 2022 have an opportunity to purchase ad space in the 2022 edition of the yearbook.
There are five ad sizes available at various price points. All ad space is sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. Place your order early to reserve ad space for your graduating senior.
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING ADS is Wednesday, December 15th. Go to yearbookordercenter.com and type in the code 5278
Senior Class Signs
Limited quantity of yard signs available. Reach out to merifarling@hotmail.com to reserve yours or order online here.
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Senior Class of 2022 Legacy Bricks
Buy a Brick and create a Lasting Legacy for your Student!
The brick courtyard in front of the school between the main entrance and the auditorium still has plenty of room for bricks for you to honor your special student or alumni. Individual bricks cost: $100. They make great graduation presents for Seniors, or as a legacy for all the members of your family!
Visit the Woodson PTSO PTBOARD website HERE (or from the main page click on “Forms & Payments” section on the left, then click on “Form & Payment” then scroll down to the Buy A Brick section.) If you prefer, you can mail the brick order form (LINK HERE) to the school with a check.
All orders are due no later than April 26, 2022. Plan accordingly!
If you have questions, or for more info contact Shane or Katherine Gilbert at wptsobricks@gmail.com.
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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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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
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WTW CAVS SPORTS UPDATES
Cavs Varsity Fall Sports
Woodson Ice Hockey Club
The Woodson Ice Hockey Club had its first underclassmen game in at least the past few years. Woodson played Robinson and the two teams battled to a hard fought 8 to 8 tie. Carson Edington led Woodson scorers with a hat trick (3 goals) and Henry Persky added two goals. The regularly scheduled game for 11/5 against Hayfield/South County is being rescheduled due to staffing challenges for Hayfield/South County. Woodson will play a scrimmage against a “to be'' determined opponent at Mount Vernon Ice Rink at 6:30 on Friday night, so the WIHC invites fans to come out and support the event. Cost of entry is free!
Mount Vernon Ice Rink Address: 2017 Belle View Blvd, Alexandria, VA
Football
Woodson was defeated by Lake Braddock 55-7 this week. Aidan Dash had a touchdown pass to Cameron Funaro. The final regular season game for Woodson will be Senior Night at home this week on Friday vs Alexandria City.
Field Hockey
Woodson beat Hayfield 2-0 in its first VHSL 6C Regional playoff game on Tuesday. Elia Kim scored first with an assist by Elizabeth Stribling. Alex Walrath tallied the second goal off of a rebounded slam by Julia Oleyar.
The Cavaliers lost to a skilled, physical, and acrobatic Fairfax team, 2-0 in the VHSL 6C Regional quarterfinal game on Thursday. Elia Kim provided an offensive spark for the Cavs, while Caitlin Deer and AJ Ingson made critical saves.
Woodson Crew Pre Season Training
If you know a Woodson student who might be interested in joining crew, please visit https://wtwcrew.org/ to learn more about our sport and fill out an interest form. No experience is needed, most team members have never rowed before joining.
Vaccination Information for Student Athletes
Students who are 16 years of age or older (age as of November 8 for the Winter Sports season) and want to participate in athletics will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have either a medical or religious exemption. Unvaccinated students who are 12-15 years of age must provide a weekly negative COVID-19 test to be eligible to participate in team activities.
Submitting Proof of Vaccination
Student athletes can submit their proof of Covid-19 vaccination to their school. Students will need to either show their vaccination card to authorized school personnel or provide clear documentation via an electronic format of the vaccination card or photocopy to the authorized school personnel. Please submit the copy of your students vaccination to Ms. Cooke, Athletic Trainer, via email at jmcooke@fcps.edu.
Religious Exemption
Student athletes (both middle and high school) can submit the Religious Exemption form to their school. The form must be notarized and should be submitted directly to Ms. Pugnetti (alpugnetti@fcps.edu) in the Woodson Student Activities Office. Please use the Commonwealth of Virginia Certificate of Religious Exemption form. Students who are not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine due to religious reasons will be required to submit a negative COVID-19 test weekly. Details on who to submit a weekly negative COVID-19 test to will be forthcoming.
Medical Exemption
Student athletes can submit the medical exemption information to the Woodson Student Activities Office, Ms. Pugnetti alpugnetti@fcps.edu. They will need to provide documentation of a medical exemption from their physician. Students can do this through a letter from their doctor (on the doctor’s office letterhead) stating the student has a medical condition that prevents them from receiving the Covid-19 Vaccine. Students who are not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine due to documented health or medical reasons will be required to submit a negative COVID-19 test weekly. Details on who to submit a weekly negative COVID-19 test to will be forthcoming.
Students with a Religious or Medical Exemption and Unvaccinated Students Aged 12-15 (Age as of November 8 for the Winter Season)
Unvaccinated students who are 12-15, or students with a Religious or Medical exemption must provide a negative test weekly to participate in team activities. Currently, FCPS is working on securing a vendor to assist with providing access to weekly testing for athletes. We will share more information as it becomes available.
Direct questions to Dan Checkosky - Director of Student Activities - djcheckosky@fcps.edu
Winter Sport Tryout Information
Winter sport tryouts begin on Monday, November 8th. Winter sports include basketball, swim & dive, wrestling, rifle, gymnastics, and indoor track.
In order to participate, there are 3 items that need to be completed prior to the first day of tryouts.
1) Sports Physical
Completed and turned in to Athletic Trainer Chris Hogge (chogge@fcps.edu)
2) Activity Registration
This is an online submission - it encompasses the Emergency Care Form and Concussion Education Training
3) Proof of Covid Vaccination or Exemption
For full details, please see the Athletic Office updates.
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.
WTW RESOURCES
Woodson Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most commonly asked questions by clicking here.
Odd/Even Calendar
Printable 2021-2022 Odd/Even (A/B) Calendar .
Virtual Scholarships 101 - Rescheduled
The Virtual Scholarship 101 that was scheduled for October 6 has been rescheduled. College Access Fairfax has two additional Scholarship 101 Presentations that you can attend, either on November 17th or on December 11th.
Please visit www.collegeaccessfairfax.org to access the Zoom link. Please check out my Financial Aid Folder in Schoology for information on Financial Aid, the FAFSA, and the CSS Profile. If you missed the Paying for College Workshop, I posted a recording in that folder together with a flyer that has additional Paying for College Presentation dates. In case the link is not working, here are the steps to get to that folder: Sign into Schoology with your SIS Parent Account - go to College & Career Center Course - College Folder - FAFSA/Financial Aid Subfolder. Questions? Please email cliebmosley@fcps.edu.
College & Career Center News
The Woodson College & Career Center is located in E 109. Office hours are 7:30 am until 3:30 pm. Please join my Course in Schoology – Access Code 3M8B-S8X4-N2H55. The College & Career Center newsletters are posted here.
Upcoming Events – please visit Upcoming Events & Opportunities Padlet:
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Senior Café every Wednesday morning from 7:30 – 8:00 am in the Career Center. Senior Café is an informal Q & A drop-in for Seniors to get help with their college and scholarship applications, jobs, resumes, apprenticeships & more.
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Military Recruiter Visits every Wednesday during All Lunches: The Army Recruiter will visit on November 3rd. Please see my Military Padlet for Recruiter contact info and upcoming events.
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Seniors, the FAFSA – Free Application for Student Aid opened on Oct 1st. Check out the FAFSA Line-by-Line Virtual Completion Workshop by College Access Fairfax on November 9 at 7 pm. Registration is not required. Please check out my new Financial Aid Padlet for information on Financial Aid, the FAFSA, and the CSS Profile.
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ECMC Career & Technical Education Workshop: Students will explore 16 different career clusters within CTE, Employment outlook, and the fastest growing occupations in the Career Center on Wednesday, 10 Nov 2021, 10:15 – 11:15 am. Please email me at cliebmosley@fcps.edu to register.
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Virtual Scholarship 101 Presentations by College Access Fairfax are on November 17th at 7 pm or on December 11th at 10 am. Learn about how to apply for scholarships, including tips on applications, websites, and other sources of scholarship information. Registration is not required. Please check out my new Scholarship Padlet.
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College Application Completion Workshop in the Career Center on Monday, November 29th, during ALL Lunches (no registration required).
Questions? Please email cliebmosley@fcps.edu
Get to know the Woodson Library and how it can help your student!
Hello from the Woodson Library.
The Library is busy scheduling classes for research projects but did you know we also meet individually with students in person or by email to help them find resources?
Students can stop by during learning seminar, afterschool or email us their request for articles. We will send the students' research articles for them to choose from for their project. The Library has had positive feedback from teachers and the students stating how this is a real-time saver. We are hoping this service will allow students to focus on completing their projects in a timely manner.
If you are interested in learning more about the Woodson Library or how to use the Woodson databases to help your student, please email the Woodson Librarians: Lisa Muir (lkmuir@fcps.edu) or Sharon Anderson (msanderson@fcps.edu) to schedule a time.
Thank you from the Woodson Librarians
Math Center is Now Open
Math Center Hours & Locations DURING school:
- Learning Seminars - B208 & B107
- 5th period Lunch - B208
- 6th period Lunch - B107
Math Center Hours & Locations AFTER school:
- 3:00 - 3:45pm Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday - B208
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Laptop Tech Support Hours
If students need FCPS laptop technical support at Woodson HS, please submit a ticket using the FCPS Parent/Student Tech Support Portal.
Our walk-in hours in Room A114 are:
- Odd Days during Learning Seminar
- Monday - 7:45am - 8:10am
- Tuesday and Wednesday - 11:25am - 1:20pm (lunches)
- Wednesday - 2:55pm - 4:00pm (when late buses start)
Any other time you should try to make an appointment.
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)
2021-22 PTSO OFFICERS
Miklos Kiss / President / wptsopres@gmail.com, miklos.c.kiss@outlook.com
Sara Mastro / Vice President - Membership / wptsovp1@gmail.com
Vacant / Fundraising
Amy DeCarlo / Recording Secretary / wptsosecretary@gmail.com
Kyle Durbin / Treasurer / wptsotreasurer@gmail.com
Jill Battaglia / Communications Director /battagliawtw@gmail.com
Michelle Lucas / WTW PTSO Grant Program / WTWoodsonGrants@gmail.com
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