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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
Wednesday-Friday, November 24th-26th - Thanksgiving Holiday
LOOKING AHEAD
Monday, December 20th - Friday, December 31st - Winter Break
PTSO NEWS
 The Woodson PTSO wishes our entire Cavalier community a restful, safe and happy Thanksgiving break.
The next PTSO meeting will be held in January 2022.
Staff Appreciation - THANK YOU!
Many thanks to everyone who contributed to the PTSO-hosted grab n' go snack wagon for Woodson staff last Thursday. They were grateful for the plentiful snacks to fuel them through their long days.
A heartfelt thank you to Judy Tonko and Tina Walkinshaw for coordinating this event.
 Snack-a-plenty at the Teacher Appreciation Snack Wagon
Help Us Thank Woodson Teachers and Staff
The PTSO invites all Woodson families to celebrate and recognize our wonderful teachers and staff this holiday season.
High School isn’t the same as elementary school where we had organized gift-giving and room parents. Please take time throughout the school year, and especially now in the holiday season, to recognize and thank the educators and support professionals that work with our children. Simple notes of appreciation, emails of gratitude and letters in support of teachers, counselors, principal, and/or support staff have enormous, meaningful impact.
Additionally, Woodson PTSO is collecting gift cards to raffle at the Annual Holiday Party for the Teachers and Staff on Thursday, December 16th. Parents, families and students are invited to donate gift cards; please send donated gift cards to the front office in an envelope addressed to “Attn: Celeste Jones, Holiday Party Raffle Prizes.”
We kindly ask that we receive all donations by Wednesday, December 15th. Please contact Celeste Jones at cbjones@fcps.edu for more information.
Flocking Senior Class of 2022 - Volunteer/s Needed
The PTSO is looking for a senior parent volunteer to take over the Senior Flocking for the Class of 2022.
There are about 350 flamingos available from last year's flocking initiative, so only yard signs would need to be funded.
If you are interested in this opportunity to celebrate the Class of 2022, please email woodsonclass2021@gmail.com.
FCPS Cares
Our teachers have been carrying a huge load this year. In this month of Thanksgiving, consider submitting an FCPS Cares on behalf of a staff member who has impacted your child or family. It is a quick form that only takes a couple of minutes to complete.
FREE WEBINAR
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
Senior Portraits
The goal is to have all seniors represented in the yearbook. Seniors photographed prior to the yearbook deadline will have their images sent to the school for inclusion in the yearbook.
If you have not taken your senior portrait, you can schedule an appointment at the Annandale Studio location. Schedule an appointment here. Click the blue 'Book Appointment' button to get started. You'll select the Virginia - Northern Virginia location and enter Woodson High School in the search bar. Select Woodson High School when it comes up and you can select your sitting level and appointment date and time from there.
The studio is located at the John G. Fox Memorial Hall, 7128 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003.
There are two remaining dates for students to schedule through the balance of the calendar year. Saturday, November 20th and Saturday, December 18th. We would encourage any seniors interested in scheduling a studio appointment to do so as soon as possible as available appointment slots are filling quickly.
Questions, please reach out to Christine Rocca at crocca@lifetouch.com
Voluntary Student COVID Screening
FCPS is offering voluntary COVID screening testing for unvaccinated students. The portal to register is now open.
This optional, random, student screening / testing is available for students who are NOT vaccinated against COVID19. This is a mitigation strategy to prevent the spread of COVID19 by identifying possible positive cases.
If you wish to sign your student up for this optional program, parents/guardians will need to preregister and provide consent for services in the LTS online registration portal prior to service delivery. If your student is already vaccinated you may disregard this message.
LTS is the contracted vendor for FCPS student testing. Woodson HS was assigned the testing time of Fridays from 12-3pm. LTS will randomly choose up to 10% of our population, from only those who have agreed to be tested.
Once identified, we will send a pass for those students at a designated time between 12-3pm on Fridays and they will go to the testing location at Woodson. Testing should only take a few minutes. Testing may not be the same time each Friday and the day of the week could possibly change. Students will be missing class to be tested. We are working with an outside vendor, so we cannot commit to having any ability to alter testing times.
Results are uploaded to the same system where you registered your child for this program. Only administrators will have access to this information at Woodson High School.
Have problems registering? LTS Contact information for IT support/registration support: fcps@lts.com (NOT affiliated with FCPS and FCPS cannot assist with this process as technical support)
Woodson Choral Boosters
Department rehearsal on Wednesday, December 1st from 3:15PM-4:30PM and chorale rehearsal from 4:30PM-5:30PM.
Our Journey Onward Concert is on Thursday, December 2nd at 7PM. Student call time is 6PM.
Restaurant Night will be on Thursday, December 2nd from 4pm-9pm at Koobala.
Reminder: Our next Chorus Booster Meeting will be dedicated to DOB planning and will take place in the Chorus Room on Saturday, December 4th at 10:00am.
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!
TBA: Our Virtual Tag Event will be in December. Details to follow!
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
Cav Cruise Fundraiser for Class of 2022
The Class of 2022 All Night Graduation Party, “Cav Cruise” is on!
Mark your calendars for the “Cav Cruise,” the most amazing event of your Senior’s year! Cav Cruise is Woodson’s All Night Graduation Party (not an actual cruise on a boat) and will be held on Tuesday, May 31st from 11 p.m. – 5 a.m. at the Oak Marr Rec Center. After a two-year hiatus, “Cav Cruise” returns to celebrate the Class of 2022 with an alcohol and drug free night of fun, food, games, and lots of prizes!
An invitation to the “Cav Cruise” Fuss Free Fundraiser was mailed last week. PLEASE DO NOT THROW THIS AWAY! From the comfort of your home, you can support the All Night Graduation Party with your donation. The Cav Cruise Committee’s goal is to raise $12,000! It’s our only fundraiser for the Cav Cruise and we need your support.
Also, coming soon! Graduation Seat Raffle! We are raffling off 10 sets of 8 premium seats for graduation (Tuesday, May 31st at 2pm at EagleBank Arena)!
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 Restaurant Night
Help support Woodson Crew on Giving Tuesday. Noodles & Company on Main Street in Fairfax City will donate a portion of sales from 4-8pm on Tuesday 11/30. Please mention the fundraiser to the cashier or show them the flyer. Use code GIVING25 for online orders.
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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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Woodson Precisionettes Pampered Chef Fundraiser
Gearing up for holiday baking or gift giving? Support the Woodson Precisionettes Pampered Chef fundraiser. They have lots of spice mixes to help you get a quick, delicious semi-homemade meal on the table as well as cool kitchen tools.
Items will be shipped directly to the purchaser, and the team will earn 25% of all sales. If you’d like a specific dancer to get credit for the sale, list her name in the 2nd address line! Sale ends this Friday, 11/26! Order Here
Thank you for supporting the Woodson Precisionettes. Email frenchtea@verizon.net with any questions.
Woodson Chorus Restaurant Night
Support Woodson Chorus at Koobala on Thursday 12/2 between 4pm and 9pm. Please tell them you are supporting the fundraiser. 3987 Pickett Rd
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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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Order the 2022 WTW Yearbook!
Let’s celebrate our Woodson Cavaliers in 2021-2022! Go to https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/ and type in the code 5278. You can buy a yearbook, create an ad or submit photos all in one place!
Please contact tmweghorst@fcps.edu if you have 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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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
Last Friday the Woodson Ice Hockey Club played the Capitals Scholastic Hockey League (CSHL), the top team in our Division. Despite having a short bench, Woodson managed to hang tough throughout the game. The final score was Alexandria 4 and Woodson 1. Woodson’s goal was scored by Cameron Funaro.
The team is off this coming week and will begin preparing for its next game after the Thanksgiving break. The next game is on 12/3/2021 against Robinson. The game will be played at the St. James from 9:10 pm to 10:30 pm. The St. James address is: 6805 Industrial Road, Springfield, VA. Admission is free! Come out and support!
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.
Unvaccinated Athletes COVID Testing
All high school student-athletes participating in FCPS athletic programming who are not fully vaccinated between the ages of 12-15 or between the ages of 16-18 with a medical or religious exemption will be required to submit negative COVID-19 test results to the Director of Student Activities at the school on a weekly basis in order to participate in sports for school year 2021-2022.
Links to: Student-Athlete COVID Testing web page here: https://www.fcps.edu/return-school/return-school-safety/return-school-covid-19-testing/student-athlete-covid-testing.
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
Community Service Hours Opportunity & Supplies Needed
If your student needs Community service hours, the Woodson library can help.
Woodson students can participate in HATS for SOME.org in the Woodson library. Students will be making a hat or scarf on a loom for the clothing closet at SOME.org, a shelter in Washington DC.
We meet each Wednesday, from 3:15pm-4:15pm in the Woodson Library.
Can’t stay afterschool, students can make hats/scarves at home and credit will still be given. **See Mrs. Muir for more details on working from home. **
The Woodson library is currently in need of the following items:
Looms: 36 peg size only Crochet hooks size G, H, I, K,J Red Heart Yarn, weight # 4. (No light colored or white yarn)
If you have any questions, please email lkmuir@fcps.edu.
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 .
Free SAT Math Prep Sessions
Woodson dad, Rick Neifield, is offering free SAT math prep sessions to Woodson students via Zoom. Sign up here. Direct inquiries and questions to Rick at richardneifeld@gmail.com.
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 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. My 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.
For Upcoming Events – please visit Upcoming Events & Opportunities Padlet:
Questions? Please email cliebmosley@fcps.edu
2021 Tinsel! Winter Lights Festival Temporary Job opportunity
The Hospitality Group, B.F. Saul is interested in hiring guest service-oriented high school students who are 16 years old and can work after school and able to work 2-7 days a week for the Tinsel Winter Lights Festival. Interested students should consider attending a hiring event on Saturday, November 13, 2021, from 10 am – 12 pm. These temporary positions pay $18 per hour and are available now and will end on January 25, 2022. Interested students should apply by visiting the B.F. Saul Job Opportunities webpage. If students are looking for an immediate interview they should call or text 571-206-7791.
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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