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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 RECAP
- WTW RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS, PARENTS & FAMILIES
SCHEDULE REMINDERS
THIS WEEK
Tuesday, March 8th; 6:00 p.m. - March PTSO Meeting with guest Megan McLaughlin Link to join meeting - Additional details under PTSO News
Thursday, March 10th - FCPS Career Pathways Survey Deadline - Details and link under WTW News & Events
Friday, March 11th - AP Exam Conflicts Form due - Details under WTW News & Events
Saturday, March 12th; 5:00 p.m. - FanQuest - Details under WTW News & Events
NEXT WEEK
Tuesday, March 15; 6:30 p.m. - Class of 2023 Virtual Junior Night - Details under WTW Resources/College & Career Center News
Wednesday, March 16; 3:05 p.m. - PTSO Baccalaureate Planning Meeting - Details under PTSO News
LOOKING AHEAD
Thursday, March 31st - End of 3rd Quarter; 2 Hour Early Release
Friday, April 1st - Teacher Workday - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Monday, April 4th - Friday, April 8th - Spring Break Holiday
PTSO NEWS
TONIGHT! March Virtual PTSO Meeting - March 8, 6:00 p.m.
Megan McLaughlin, Fairfax County School Board member for Braddock District, will be in attendance to update the community on topics of interest and field questions from parents. Our meeting will also include a membership vote on the Spring Grants.
Link to join meeting
PTSO Baccalaureate – PLANNING MEETING – Next Wednesday, March 16, 3:05 p.m., Woodson Career Center
Woodson PTSO is looking for some thoughtful, community-oriented students and parents to help plan and coordinate PTSO Baccalaureate 2022 which is scheduled for the afternoon of Sunday, May 29. It will be held in the Woodson Auditorium, with a reception afterward in the Cafeteria.
Baccalaureate is an inclusive, non-denominational, inspirational event sponsored by Woodson PTSO and designed to celebrate our graduating seniors. It is a traditional graduation event, separate from the graduation ceremony itself, and it includes speakers and musical performances. It’s traditional for seniors to wear their caps and gowns to Baccalaureate, creating a great opportunity for cap-and-gown pictures with friends at Woodson.
If you are interested in helping plan and coordinate this event, there will be a PLANNING MEETING on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 at 3:05 PM in the Woodson Career Center.
We are looking for ideas regarding potential themes, speakers, and music. There are also several jobs to fill, ranging from 2-10 hours of time. If you cannot make the meeting but would still like to help out or if you have any questions, please contact Sarah Jones at sarahsjones@yahoo.com.
Call for Volunteers for PTSO Board Nominating Committee
The PTSO is seeking volunteers to staff the Nominating Committee for future Board Members. Please contact saralmastro@gmail.com if interested.
Call for PTSO Officers
The positions of President, 1st Vice Presdent for Membership, and Secretary are open for next year as they are term-limited unless there is an absence of volunteers. Please contact miklos.c.kiss@gmail.com if interested in applying for a PTSO position.
Fairfax Public Access (FPA) Cable Channel Summer Programs
FPA offers students interested in television and radio production a great outlet to learn, experience, and create. Our summer camp programs include four options. A two-week television studio production, a two-week television field (documentary-style) production, a one-week radio production, and a one-week video editing (post-production) camp. With each camp's focus on the equipment and crew roles, once properly trained, participants can earn production experience throughout the year by volunteering on the various public access shows created at FPA or even create a show of their own.
The TV 101 Studio Camp (Camp A or Camp B dates available): Our studio TV camp includes instruction in pre-production and production areas, including all the key equipment and crew roles such as scriptwriting, studio lighting, studio cameras, set design, audio, floor directing, on-air talent, graphics, and technical Directing. Learn the “how to’s” of creating studio television programs and what is needed to put together a half-hour show. Successful completion of the camp allows students to receive certification approval on both the use of our studio A and B equipment and as possible future TV producers.
The TV 101 Field Camp: Our field TV camp includes hands-on training using FPA’s JVC professional grade HD digital cameras and all associated equipment. Students will learn to conceptualize a field program by completing a storyboard, plan their shoots and record footage with FPA’s digital video cameras and accessories.
FPA WRLD Teen Radio Production Camp: Since its inception, radio has had a significant impact in the culture of the world. Thru the various genres such as music, news reporting, storytelling, and on-air discussions, the impact of RADIO continues to evolve along with the ever-changing digital technologies. In present day, the impact of radio style productions even extends to shows that are podcast and streamed online.
TV 101 Post-Production Video Editing Camp (Adobe Premiere): If you are interested in learning how to tweak and edit videos and better understand the role of a professional video editor this camp is for you. Participants in this camp will learn the functions of the widely used Adobe Premiere video editing software and the essential techniques to become proficient at editing videos.
Please visit https://www.fcac.org/summer-camp-registration-forms for cost, dates, and registration.
PTSO AmazonSmile LINK
Make your Amazon purchases go a little further. Sign up for AmazonSmile and 0.5% of your eligible purchases will be donated to WTW PTSO. Signing up is quick and easy. Every little bit helps! Click here to sign up
Visit the PTSO Homepage for news, links, events calendar and more!
WTW News & Events
Career Pathways Survey - Deadline this Thursday, March 10th
Fairfax County Public Schools has partnered with FourPoint Education Partners, a national consultancy based in Maryland, to assess our current pathway elective courses and career pathway programs. The survey is for parents of current FCPS middle and high school students. All responses to this survey are anonymous. Only FourPoint Education Partners will be able to see responses, and will be reporting results in aggregate. If responses to open-ended questions provide identifying information about students, staff, or families, the identifying information will be removed from the responses. Participation in the survey is voluntary.
Please complete the survey only one time even if you have multiple children in the school system. The survey will close on March 10th. Click here to complete the survey. Thank you in advance for your participation.
AP Exam Conflicts
Any student who has a conflict with the AP Exam schedule must complete a form to request late testing. The form is available in Student Services.
The completed form and payment (if required) is due to Mrs. Glover in Student Services no later than this Friday, March 11th.
AP Exam dates can be found on the College Board website.
FanQuest is this Saturday, March 12th!
Join us for a night of spirited fun, celebrating our Special Olympic athletes and peers at FanQuest this Saturday, March 12th. FanQuest is our Special Olympics Unified Basketball Tournament at Woodson High School. They will be competing against Robinson.
5:30 pm—Doors open for a Tailgate
6:45pm - Pregame Activities
7:00 pm—Opening Ceremony and Tip Off between the Woodson Unified Cavaliers and the Robinson Rams in the Red Jenkins Gymnasium.
At the tailgate before the game, there will be moonbounces, carnival games, prizes, and a marketplace! During the game, look for a variety of entertainment during TV timeouts with games and performances including one by Woodson’s dance team!
The event is FREE! But bring cash for the 50/50 Raffle and concessions of pizza, Chick Fil-A, snacks, and the marketplace that will highlight all the businesses supporting our events.
It’s a Neon Out! Our neon FanQuest shirts will be available for sale this week at all school lunches, and at FanQuest.
Back-to-School Pediatric Immunization Clinic on March 12
The State of Virginia requires immunizations for entry into kindergarten, 7th grade, 12th grade, and when transferring into FCPS. The Fairfax County Health Department will be offering a special immunization clinic for Fairfax County students to complete their school vaccine requirements (the COVID-19 vaccine is not a required vaccine).
The clinic will be held on Saturday, March 12, 8 a.m. to noon, at the Annandale District Office, 7611 Little River Turnpike, #400-E, Annandale, VA 22003. Appointments are required.
To make an appointment, call 703-246-7100.
National School Social Work Week (March 6-12)
National School Social Work Week is an opportunity to acknowledge and recognize the impactful work that school social workers do to support students, families, and their communities.
Thank you to the Woodson Social Workers - Kaitlin Collier, Joseanna Moseby, and Shannon Rousos.
Save $20 - Buy Your Class of 2022 Cav Cruise All Night Grad Party Tickets before prices go up!
Tickets are $80 each before Tuesday, 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!
Applications for Student Representative to the School Board
Each year FCPS students have the opportunity to apply for the position of the student representative to the School Board. The student representative is not a member of the School Board but serves in a nonvoting, advisory capacity, representing the interests of the students of Fairfax County Public Schools. For more information on this role, see FCPS Policy 1802
Students who are currently in grades 9, 10, and 11 are eligible to apply, and they do not need to be current members of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SAC).
Applications are due Wednesday, March 23rd. The application and related details can be found at Student Representative to the School Board.
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.
NEW INFO - The Senior Panoramic Photo will take place on Monday, March 28th. Order form
Woodson Choral Boosters
Pre-Assessment Concert on Tuesday, March 15th at 7pm. Call time is 6:15pm. District Choral Assessment will be held at Woodson High School on March 18th and March 19th. We still need Parent Volunteers to help during the assessment. Please use this link to sign up.Thank You!
FUNDRAISERS
Leadership Mulch Sale
The annual Woodson Mulch Sale has arrived. The Leadership Class is once again offering high quality shredded hardwood mulch for purchase.
Orders for 3-cubic foot bags of mulch must be received by Thursday, March 17th for pick-up at Woodson or delivery to your home on Saturday, March 26th. Delivery is an option when placing an order for 10 or more bags. All mulch will be delivered on Saturday, March 26th beginning at 8:30 AM. The proceeds benefit the Woodson High School Leadership Class and support its activities. For more details or for an order form, please check out our web link.
This year you can also order and pay on-line at MySchoolBucks. Browse all items and select the Mulch Sale Fundraiser.
Need more info? Send an email to DJSchaefer@fcps.edu.
Cavs For Cures Campaign - Ends this Saturday, March 12th
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!
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.
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Graduation Seat Raffle
Click here to enter the raffle for one of 10 sets of 8 premium seats for the graduation ceremony! Deadline to enter is May 15th.
Graduation is Tuesday, May 31st at 2 p.m. at EagleBank Arena.
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.
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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
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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
Follow @Woodsonathletic on Twitter for current athletic updates and schedules.
Cavs Varsity Sports
Woodson Precisionettes
Congrats to the Precisionettes Dance Team! First time NDA National Dance Competition competitors, and DOUBLE Finalists in Medium Varsity Pom and Medium Varsity Hip Hop!!
17th in Medium Varsity Pom
11th in Medium Varsity Hip Hop
Spring Sports updates coming soon!
Save the Date! Woodson Sports Physical Night - Wednesday June 8, 2022
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.
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
Class of 2023 - Junior Student/Family Night
Woodson's Virtual Junior Night will be held next Tuesday, March 15th at 6:30 pm. The Zoom link will be sent out closer to the date. This event is for current junior students and their families. Get helpful hints for your spring break college explorations, and discover what you need to know for your post-secondary research and next steps.
College & Career Center News
The Woodson College & Career Center Resources can be found in the Woodson Student Services Course/College & Career Center Folder. Parents can access the Student Services Course through their student’s Schoology account. Please email me at cliebmosley@fcps.edu if you need help with Schoology.
- Senior Café in the Career Center on March 9, 7:30 – 8:00 am – a drop-in Q & A for Seniors and Rising Seniors.
- Marine Corps Recruiter Visit on March 9 – All Lunches in front of the Cafeterias.
- West Point Info Table on March 10 - All Lunches in front of the Cafeterias.
- Citadel Info Table on March 15 – All Lunches in front of the Cafeterias.
- Attention Class of 2023! Woodson's Virtual Junior Night will be held on Tuesday, March 15 at 6:30 pm. The Zoom link will be sent out closer to the date. This event is for Junior Students and their Families. Get helpful hints for your spring break college explorations, and discover what you need to know for your post-secondary research and Next Steps.
- Fairfax County Teen Job Fair for All Grade Levels – event date March 12th from 1pm to 3pm at West Springfield HS and March 19th from 11am to 1pm at Chantilly HS: Jobs, Internship & Volunteer Opportunities, Career-Building Workshops, Resume & Interviewing 101, and more. Please register here: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/springfield/teenjobfairs.
- Attention Class of 2022! Registration for Classes at NOVA opens on April 11th. Please join us for our NOVA Enrollment Prep Session in the Career Center on March 30, 10:15 am – 11:15 am. Please email cliebmosley@fcps.edu to register.
Questions? Please email at 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:
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Students who are the first in family to attend college in the U.S
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Black or African American
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Hispanic, of one or more race
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Students with disabilities
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English language learners
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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.
2022 Fairfax County Teen Job Fair Series
Fairfax County high school students looking for their first part-time job, summer and seasonal job opportunities, or who want more information about potential career pathways, are invited to attend one of two upcoming teen job fairs and resume building workshops. Local businesses and agencies will be on hand to offer a range of opportunities including part-time employment, internships, and volunteer work for prospective students.
Volunteer opportunities and resume building workshops will also be available for younger students. The job fairs will be held on Saturday, March 12th, from 1 to 3 p.m. at West Springfield High School, and Saturday, March 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Chantilly High School.
Registration for the job fairs is available online.
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.
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
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 / 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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