WTW PTSO WeMail, February 15

The WTW WeMail is distributed every Tuesday to update the Woodson community on PTSO news, school news, and upcoming events. 

1. SCHEDULE REMINDERS
2. PTSO NEWS
3. WTW NEWS & EVENTS
4. FUNDRAISERS
5. WTW CAV SPORTS RECAP
6. WTW RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS, PARENTS & FAMILIES

SCHEDULE REMINDERS

THIS WEEK

Friday, February 18th - Deadline for Cav Cruise raffle to win $150 cash - Details under Fundraisers

Friday, February 18th; 6:00 p.m. - International Night, Auditorium - Details under WTW News & Events

NEXT WEEK

Monday, February 21 - Presidents' Day Holiday - NO SCHOOL

Monday-Friday, February 21-February 25 - Spring Sports Tryouts - Details under Sports Recap 

Friday, February 25th - PTSO Grant Applications Deadline - Details under PTSO News

LOOKING AHEAD

Thursday, March 3rd - 2 Hour Early Release

Friday, March 4th - Staff Development Day - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

PTSO NEWS  

PTSO Info

Visit the PTSO Homepage for news, links, events calendar and more!

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PTSO Grant Applications Being Accepted February 7th - 25th

What is the Grant Program?

The PTSO uses a large portion of our membership dues to assist with supplying teachers, parents, students and staff with funds to purchase various items. Anyone who is part of the Woodson community can apply for a grant, and you do not have to be a member of the PTSO to do so. What are some things we have helped with in the past?  Last year all of our grants went toward assisting teachers with equipment purchases such as document cameras, 2nd monitors, desk chairs to help make virtual teaching more comfortable. This Fall we granted funds to the German Club, the Pop in to Pop Out Stress event, lectern supplies for the Social Studies Department, tuners for the orchestra and much more. Anything is worthy of a request if you think it will help the Woodson community at large, or some portion of it. 

Photos from the PTSO Grant-sponsored Pop in to Pop Out Stress event last fall.

What you should know before requesting funds:

Before submitting a grant request, it is important that you have discussed/reviewed your request with your department head, Dan Checkosky or Dr. Floyd. Student requests for clubs should be reviewed with the club sponsor before submitting as well.

The Grant Committee will review all applications, and then will present the proposals and funding amounts to the PTSO general membership for voting. In its review, the Committee considers the following factors including but not limited to: 

• The degree of direct relationship to the student program of study.
• The number of students that the proposal benefits (general student body or a sub-set).
• The extent of impact on the total school community.
• The efforts that your group made requesting funding from others (boosters, parent groups, department funds, etc), or fundraising efforts toward reaching your overall funding goal (car washes, bake sales, etc).

In compliance with PTSO guidelines and IRS regulations for non-profit organizations, the W.T. Woodson PTSO grants may not be used for association memberships or activities that result in primarily personal gains (by students, parents or teachers/staff). 

When can I apply?

The 2022 Spring grant window is 2/7 - 2/25 (firm).  The committee will then meet to discuss all of the requests, ask any follow up questions as needed, and present the requests at the PTSO meeting for voting.  Decisions will be emailed to all who requested grant money, whether awarded or not, after the vote at the PTSO March meeting.

CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED ON YOUR GRANT REQUEST! 

Upcoming College Admission Seminars (Virtual)

College Admissions in 2022 and Beyond…What to Expect - Wednesday, Feb 23rd, 6:00 p.m. Details and Link to Register

Save the Date! Tuesday, March 1, 6:30 - 7:30PM  - Top 10 Tips for College Admissions Webinar

Hear from a Woodson parent whose professional expertise has aided in thousands of college admission decisions and who has visited hundreds of colleges world wide. Eleanor Monte Jones brings her experience as a Georgetown University Admissions Officer to the Woodson community in an exclusive Zoom Webinar.  Eleanor will share her thoughts on how to approach the admissions process, find a fit, and partner with your child to advance their academic and professional pursuits. 

Zoom link will be shared the week of the webinar.

Parent Volunteers Needed for Vision and Hearing Screenings

10th Grade Parents: Vision and Hearing screenings for 10th graders will happen during P.E. periods on Tuesday, March 8th and Wednesday, March 9th.

If you are interested in volunteering for a 90 minute period or more, please reach out to Amanda Yanchus, Public Health Nurse at ayanchus@fcps.edu. Training will be provided.

Parent Volunteers Needed for AP Testing

Thank you to all who have responded to the request for help with proctoring the AP Exams.

AP exams will take place from May 2nd – May 17th. There are two test sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Morning test sessions require proctors to be present from 7:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. (approximately). Afternoon test sessions require proctors to be present from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (approximately).

Proctors are still needed for  the following dates:

Monday, May 2nd - morning session

Wednesday, May 4th - afternoon session

Friday, May 6th - morning and afternoon sessions

Monday, May 9th - morning session

Tuesday, May 10th - morning session

Wednesday, May 11th - afternoon session

Thursday, May 12th - morning session

Tuesday, May 17th - morning and afternoon sessions

Please contact Kathleen Guinee, Assessment Coach, at kpguinee@fcps.edu or 703-503-4805 if you are able to volunteer.

This is a great opportunity to volunteer during the school day! Training will be provided.

WTW News & Events

International Night is this Friday, February 18th at 6pm in the Auditorium

What is I-Night all about? Join us for a fashion show and amazing performances featuring students and their cultures from all around the world! While appreciating other cultures that have been brought to this community, embrace your own!

Tickets will be sold for $5 each at all lunches this week, or at the door Friday night. All profits will be donated to the Afghan-American Women’s Association. Seating starts at 5:45pm with our show beginning at 6:00pm. Hope to see you there!

Cavs For Cures - Students of the Year Campaign to End Cancer

The Woodson Students of the Year (SOY) team, Cavs for Cures, is raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) and they need your help. 

Ava Marshall is the candidate and the team includes Juniors Mia Zganjar and Samantha Meyers, and Freshmen Elle Marshall, Kendall Schottler, and Millie Manos. The students representing Woodson are a part of SOY, a 7-week philanthropic leadership campaign running until March 12th in which high school teams in the DC-area work to raise the most they can to end cancer! Their goal is to raise $50,000 and they are well on their way but could use your support for this lifesaving cause.

Please visit the team's homepage to learn more about their Students of The Year Campaign and to support Cavs For Cures!

Academic Advising for 2022-2023

View Curriculum Night recordings, and videos from teachers across all of our departments providing descriptions and overviews of the various classes offered at Woodson in SY2022-2023, on our Advising & Curriculum website.

For additional information on the overall academic advising process, please visit the Student Services Academic Advising Padlet.

SENIOR CLASS NEWS!

Want to know all the important news and upcoming events for the Class of 2022?  Visit the Senior Class News website for everything you need to know from Senior Dues, to Prom and Graduation.

Class of 2022 Cav Cruise All Night Grad Party Tickets are on sale now!

This is the last week for the $150 cash prize raffle!  

Buy your Cav cruise ticket before February 18th and you’ll be entered into a raffle to win $150 cash!!  

Tickets are $80 each before March 15th and $100 after the 15th. Your ticket includes an all night grad party with casino games, hypnotist, swimming pool, music, food, and lots of prizes! Don’t let your Senior miss the party of the year!  Early registration is very helpful to the Cav Cruise Planning Committee! 

• Click Here to Buy Cav Cruise Tickets

• Want to donate to the cost of pulling off this great event? Fuss Free Fundraiser 
• For more information regarding Cav Cruise, contact woodsoncavcruise@gmail.com 

Click here for lots of details about senior class events, including a video that gives a sneak peek at Cav Cruise: https://woodsonhs.fcps.edu/student-life-activities/class/seniors

FUNDRAISERS

Senior Yard Signs

Only a few signs left…Get them before they are all gone.  Reach out to merifarling@hotmail.com to reserve yours or order online here.

Graduation Seat Raffle 

Don’t forget to enter the raffle for one of 10 sets of 8 premium seats for the graduation ceremony! Graduation is Tuesday, May 31st at 2 p.m. at EagleBank Arena.  CLICK HERE TO ENTER RAFFLE!

Senior Class of 2022 Legacy Bricks

Buy a Brick and create a Lasting Legacy for your Student in the school’s main entrance courtyard!

Individual bricks cost: $100.  They make great graduation presents for Seniors, or as a legacy for all the members of your family! You can order online HERE, or 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.

Mock SAT, ACT and PSAT available to students - all proceeds benefit PTSO

Tests are administered either in-person or online and can be scheduled Monday through Thursday from 1pm to 9pm and Saturday from 9am to 5pm.

Sign up at https://wtwoodsonptso.ptboard.com/formvw?store=2436&form=7 to take a mock SAT, ACT, or PSAT with C2 Education - available online or in-person!!  (Requires an existing or new Woodson PTSO login)  Cost is $20 to register for your mock test, all proceeds will benefit Woodson C2 Education Fairfax will contact you to schedule your test and results assessment.

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 Katherine Benzinger or Drew Marvin if you have any questions!

Show your Cavalier Pride with a Woodson Garden Flag!

Order yours here! Garden Flag (dimensions - 12"x17") - $15 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

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

WTW CAVS SPORTS UPDATES

Cavs Varsity Sports Recap

Precisionettes

Come out to cheer on the Precisionettes next Sunday as they prepare to represent Woodson at the NDA Nationals Dance Competition!

Girls Basketball

Woodson lost a close game in the waning minutes to West Potomac on Friday, 46-39. Eunice Yoon led the Cavs with 15 points and 10 rebounds, Emma Komaily forced 6 steals, Allie Wiliams and Levi Weinberger combined for 16 rebounds, and Brooke Godlove made 2 deflections in the low post.

Woodson lost to Alexandria City 46-31 on Tuesday. Eunice Yoon and Levi Weinberger combined for 16 points and 8 rebounds, while Natalie Allen added 3 rebounds.

Woodson Rifle

This past Saturday Woodson Rifle Team went head to head against the 13 other teams of the Potomac High School Rifle League.  It was an intense match between the top three teams - Lake Braddock, Woodson, and West Springfield.  Woodson came in second behind Lake Braddock.  Shooting for the scoring team were Ben Hayes, Victoria Cross, Emma Orthman, Rushil Punukollu.  Joining them at Regionals were Rose McClelland, Jefferson Huo, Kyle Barron, Joe Stefanski, Justin Mangis, Jonah Hilbert, Matthew Wang, Sam Lingenfelter, and Marco Ramanata.

Additionally, All Metro Selections were made.  Ben Hayes made the first team. Victoria Cross made the second team. Honorable Mentions were Rushil Punukollu, Emma Orthman, Rose McClelland, Kyle Barron, Joe Stefanski, Jefferson Huo, Jonah Hilbert, Justin Mangis, and Matthew Wang.

Congratulations on another great season.  Woodson rifle athletes represented their school well.

Swim & Dive

Woodson Boys Swim & Dive Team – Region Champs 2022!!

Girls Team Region Runner-Up!!

Congratulations to our Boys team for winning the Regional Championship by 5 points!! The Girls team had a strong 2nd place finish, falling only 8 points short! It was a great weekend of awesome swims and incredible races, with 3 Region records and 3 Woodson records broken!

1st Place

Aiken Do - 200 IM - Region Record & Woodson Record

Aiken Do - 100 Breast - Region Record & Woodson Record

Jillian Ferrari - 100 Back - Region Record

Ava Craig - 200 Free

Boys 200 Medley Relay - Simon Tao, Aiken Do, Gabe Rupar, John Schaefer

Boys 200 Free Relay - Kevin Burns, John Schaefer, Henry Levi, Aiken Do

2nd Place

Jillian Ferrari - 50 Free - Woodson Record

Nathaniel Grannis - Boys Dive

Girls 200 Medley Relay - Jillian Ferrari, Kathleen Modder, Meghan Murray, Brigid Donohoe

The Dive State meet is this Wednesday at the Jeff Rouse Swim & Sport Center in Stafford, VA.

Good luck to our divers: Nathaniel Grannis, Taityn Speier, and Sally Harrington, who will be representing Woodson!

The Swim State meet is this Friday at the Jeff Rouse Swim & Sport Center in Stafford, VA.

Woodson Ice Hockey Club

It took an overtime period and a shootout to decide the Woodson vs Woodbridge playoff game, which unfortunately did not go Woodson’s way.  The valiant effort by the Cavs pushed the favored Woodbridge team to the edge.  Woodson was led by the play of Goaltender Charlie Francis and forward Nathan Coons.  Charlie stood like a brick wall in goal, making what is believed to be a Capitals Scholastic Hockey League (CSHL) record of 67 saves in a CSHL playoff game on the 70 shots he faced.  Nathan Coons scored two goals and was a force to be reckoned with all night as he constantly outmaneuvered the Woodbridge defenders.  Cam Funaro also scored a key goal in his final game as a Cavalier.  The team wants to thank the many fans who supported throughout the season and this medium for helping us share the accomplishments of these tremendous athletes.  We wish our seniors:  Cameron Funaro, Ryan DePriest, Sean Hanson, and Thomas Houttekier the best of luck with their futures. Go Cavs!

A disappointing result, but the team battled through adversity, and Charlie Francis stopped 67 of 70 shots.

Spring Sports Tryouts - Week of February 21-25

Please note that even though Monday, February 21 is a holiday, FCPS will still be holding the first day of tryouts.

Check the Athletic website for tryout times and details or contact the head coach shown below. 

The following must be completed prior to the first day of tryouts -

 1) Sports Physical

Completed and emailed to Athletic Trainer Chris Hogge (chogge@fcps.edu) or bring it directly to the Activities Office C103

• If you have already submitted one for a Fall or Winter sport you do not need to resubmit.

2) Activity Registration

This is an online submission - it encompasses the Emergency Care Form and Concussion Education Training

• Each sport you want to try out for needs to be selected and submitted on your registration profile.

Update on Vaccinations for Student-Athlete 

FCPS highly encourages all student-athletes to be vaccinated for the spring athletic season.  Student-athletes that are unvaccinated will not be required to participate in weekly surveillance testing but will be required to follow all CDC protocols pertaining to isolation and quarantine for COVID-positive persons and close contacts.

The original vaccine requirement for FCPS athletics was for winter sports due to the close proximity of certain sports and being indoors. As we transition to spring sports, our athletic activities are primarily outdoors. In addition, we are starting to see declining rates of community transmission of the virus alongside high vaccination rates among our high school students and athletes.  

Students who are unvaccinated and exposed to the virus as close contacts or become positive will miss both their sporting activities and valuable learning time in the classroom as they will need to follow the protocols for quarantine and isolation as outlined by the CDC.

Please contact the FCPS Office of Student Activities and Athletics with any questions.

Follow @Woodsonathletic on Twitter for current athletic updates and schedules.

WTW RESOURCES

QUICK LINKS to useful information and resources - 

Health and Safety & Covid Guidance / FCPS Covid-19 Case Dashboard 

View a list of current bus delays 

Woodson Frequently Asked Questions.

Woodson Events Calendar 

Woodson Athletics Calendar 

2021-22 School Year Calendar 

2021-2022 Odd/Even (A/B) Calendar - Printable.

NEW! 2022-2023 School Year Calendar Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Orthodox Good Friday, and Diwali will be student holidays next school year.

Get Your Child's Online Activity Report - FREE 

Resources for Mental Health, Wellness & Support Groups (must be a PTSO member to login)

Join PTSO / Make a Donation to PTSO / PTSO Volunteer Opportunities

College & Career Center News

The Woodson College & Career Center Schoology Course has moved to Student Services. Parents can access the Student Services Course/College & Career Center Folder through their student’s account. Please email me at cliebmosley@fcps.edu if you need help with Schoology.

• US Service Academy/ROTC Program Info Night on Feb 15, 7:00 pm in the Woodson Auditorium (snow date Feb 22): Academy or ROTC – The differences and the application process. Experts from all Military Service Academies and ROTC programs, as well as a representative from Gerry Connelly’s office will present information.

• Virtual FCPS Career Expo, Feb 14 – 17, 2022, 4 – 8 pm. This regional event will offer a connection to more than 100 local industry professionals from in-demand career fields across Northern Virginia. Employers and industry experts will be represented from highly sought-after career clusters. Details and registration information are available online. Students can email workbasedlearning@fcps.edu with questions. All grade levels are encouraged to participate!

 Virtual Go Overseas Gap Year Fair co-hosted by FCPS, 17 Feb 2022, 6:30 – 9 pm. Register here. 

• Are you interested in working for FCPS in IT or Trade Careers? Back2Fairfax Operational Seminar on 22 Feb 2022, 5-8pm, will be a great opportunity for you to connect with the FCPS Facilities Management Team, ACE Team, and many others to explore operational employment opportunities within FCPS. There will be a live Industry Panel with former FCPS graduates who are now FCPS Operational employees as well as breakout sessions featuring our operational departments. Register by Feb 21st.

Questions? Please email cliebmosley@fcps.edu

It is College Partnership Recruitment Season!

The College Partnership Program is designed to systematically mitigate the impact of barriers to access, opportunity, and attainment and supports students who are from populations that are historically underrepresented on college campuses including:

• Students who are the first in family to attend college in the U.S

• Black or African American

• Hispanic, of one or more race

• Students with disabilities

• English language learners

• Economically disadvantaged students

Students Meet Monthly to gain access to different college and career resources, speakers and tours. To apply please fill out this application http://tinyurl.com/CPPAPP2022 by Friday, March 11, 2022

If you have additional questions, please reach out to Jamie Korpacz (jlkorpacz@fcps.edu) & Alaina Proffitt (aproffitt1@fcps.edu), school counselors & CPP advocates.

George Washington University HCOP Program

For high school students interested in a health career, GWU is now accepting applications for their Health Career Opportunity Program (HCOP). This program offers scholarships/stipends, mentors, education, and advice for students interested in embarking on the journey of becoming a health professional. HCOP is a federally funded program by HRSA and its mission is to develop and guide individuals with disadvantaged backgrounds through the educational pipeline of a health profession.

• Early decision submission deadline - Tuesday, February 22

• Regular decision submission deadline - Tuesday, March 22

If you have questions about our program or would like a presentation, please reply to this email or contact  GWHCOP@gwu.edu.  For more information about HCOP, visit http://smhs.gwu.edu/hcop

Instruction 2 Industry - A Career Expo Event for HS Students

High school students can join us for our upcoming regional career exploration event and participate in live virtual sessions held every night starting on Monday, February 14 through February 17. You will learn about a wide variety of potential career paths and post-secondary options that will prepare you for the next chapter of your educational journey.

Watch this YouTube video to see highlights from this event last year.

Register Today! https://www.fcps.edu/node/45168

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.

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 / saralmastro@yahoo.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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