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WeMail is distributed every Tuesday to update the Woodson community on PTSO news, school news, and upcoming events.
- SCHEDULE REMINDERS
- PTSO NEWS
- WOODSON NEWS & EVENTS
- FUNDRAISERS
- CAVS SPORTS
- RESOURCES FOR WOODSON STUDENTS, PARENTS & FAMILIES
- FCPS NEWS & EVENTS
- REPEAT INFORMATION FOR REFERENCE
SCHEDULE REMINDERS
THIS WEEK
Wednesday, September 7 - Senior Deadline for SAT School Day intent form - Details under Woodson News & Events
Friday, September 9th, 9:15-11pm - Cav Kickoff Dance, Aux Gym - Details under Woodson News & Events
NEXT WEEK
Monday, September 12 - Student parking pass enforcement begins - Details under Woodson News & Events
Tuesday, September 13; 6:00-7:00 p.m. - September PTSO meeting. Access: Google Meet
LOOKING AHEAD
Monday, September 26th - Professional Work Day/Student Holiday; Religious and Cultural Observance Day - Rosh Hashanah
Friday/Saturday, October 7/8 - Woodson Homecoming Events - Details to come
FCPS 2022-2023 School Year Calendar
Woodson's Events & Activities Calendar
PTSO NEWS
2023 Cav Cruise Has a Director!
The PTSO thanks Katie Clinton for answering our call for a director to lead the all-night grad party next June! She literally saved our ship! She is a Woodson parent and a very involved member of the community. We know she’ll do a fantastic job leading Cav Cruise and we are grateful she volunteered.
September PTSO Meeting
Join in the first PTSO meeting of the school year on Tuesday, September 13, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
All PTSO meetings are held virtually. Access here: Google Meet
Ways To Get involved
Join our PTSO
Make a donation to PTSO
Some of the many ways PTSO memberships and donations enrich the lives of our school community:
- Teacher support and supplies
- Fall & Spring Grants
- Teacher/Staff Appreciation luncheons & events
- Special school events
- And so much more!
Attend monthly PTSO meetings on Google Meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month
Ask a local business to become a Business or Community Sponsor
Go shopping! Amazon, Office Depot, groceries, etc. Link your accounts and a portion of your sales will go to our school! Amazon Smile
Volunteer opportunities email miklos.c.kiss@outlook.com
For more information visit the Woodson PTSO Website
Find Woodson PTSO on Facebook
WOODSON NEWS & EVENTS
Seniors Only - SAT School Day Information - Intent to Participate Form Due Wednesday, September 7th
Senior parents/students: Please refer to the email sent on Monday, August 15th at 2pm regarding SAT School Day.
This year, the test will be administered on Wednesday, October 12th.
To guarantee participation in SAT School Day exams, students must submit their online intent form by Wednesday, September 7th.
Your student will need to use a @fcpsschools.net email account to access and complete this form.
FCPS sites cannot accept walk-ins on the day of the exam.
If you have questions about the SAT School Day administration at Woodson High School, please contact Kathleen Crosson at kpcrosson@fcps.edu.
Consent for Select Digital Resources
Teachers will use a variety of digital resources to support student learning and promote communication and collaboration with students and families. Some of the digital resources your child may use this year will require your consent before they can be used. You can find our school’s list of the resources that require parental consent here. More information about approved digital resources in FCPS can be found here.
Included on this page is a link to a form where the enrolling parent or guardian will need to indicate whether or not their student is allowed to use the list of digital resources this year. This page also provides more information about how FCPS carefully reviews digital resources for approval and why we must request your consent before using certain tools. We encourage you to complete the parental consent for digital resources form as soon as possible, as your child will not be able to use the digital resources until we have received your permission. Please reach out to your teachers and counselors if you have questions or concerns about the digital resources we’ve chosen to use this year.
Cav Kick-off Dance
The Cav Kick-off dance will happen on Friday, September 9th, immediately following the first home football game.
The cost of the dance is $1 and it will take place in the Auxiliary Gym. This annual tradition celebrates the opening of school and is a great way to finish off a Friday night of cheering.
The dance begins at 9:15pm or at the end of the football game (whichever comes first) and ends promptly at 11:00pm.
Admission is collected at the door.
Student Parking Passes - ENFORCEMENT BEGINS NEXT MONDAY, SEPT 12
There are 2 steps to purchase a student parking pass: 1) Complete the Parking Permit Application 2) Pay on MySchoolBucks. Navigate to the School Store, select the option for a parking permit, and check out. Bring your printed receipt with you when picking up your permit. Click here for the Woodson Student Parking website
Lunch Options for Students
This year, we are offering several different eating locations for students including Cafeteria A, Cafeteria B, the small courtyard between the two cafeterias, the large outdoor space behind Cafeteria A, and the hallway outside of the cafeterias.
To ensure ample seating areas, we have added additional tables to the cafeterias and outside eating areas, as well as removed the vending machines. In addition to these seating areas, students may get a pass to spend the lunch period in the Library.
In the event of inclement weather, we have plans to pull our staff member who covers the interior outdoor lunch area into the indoor auditorium lobby, allowing students an additional indoor space to eat.
“Back to School Night” 2022
Back to school curriculum videos which will be posted virtually by September 15, 2022. You’ll be able to access them from the Woodson High School webpage. A notification will be sent out when the videos are live.
The videos will give you an idea of the course content, class expectations, and best methods of communication with the teacher.
Woodson’s Current Clubs & Organizations
Click here for a complete list and details of Woodson's clubs & organizations
Contact sponsor listed for more information.
Updated Schedule Change Request Process
The schedule change request window is from September 26th – October 7th. Students may not request a change to their schedule before September 26th. This is to ensure that students show a sincere effort to make their current class(es) work by spending time with their teachers, and seeing them for help during 3rd Period Returns and after school. Students should see their counselor in Student Services if they have any questions or need any assistance with this.
World Languages Credit Exam
The 2022 World Languages Credit Exam will be administered on Thursday, November 3rd, Wednesday, November 9th, and Thursday, November 10th.
Thirty (30) languages will be included: American Sign Language (ASL), Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (Mandarin), Farsi, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Nepali, Pashto, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Sanskrit, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, Telugu, Tigrinya, Turkish, Twi, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Registration opens on Tuesday, September 6th at 8:00 a.m. and closes on Thursday, October 6th at 4:00 p.m. Late registrations will not be accepted.
School counselors will register students for the exam. Visit the FCPS Credit exam information page for more information.
Woodson Choral Boosters
Upcoming events: Choral Booster meeting this Wednesday, September 7th at 7PM in the Chorus room. All parents are invited to attend.
Marching Cavaliers Update
The W. T. Woodson High School Marching Cavaliers 2022 competition show “CONTACT” premieres this Friday during halftime of the Varsity Football game. Come out for the thrill of Friday night lights, the Varsity Football game, and entertainment provided by the Woodson Cheerleaders, Precisionettes and Marching Cavaliers. The band will add more content to the show as the weeks progress, all leading up to their first Virginia Marching Band Cooperative competition on Saturday, September 24th at Herndon HS. Look for more details as the competition schedule finalizes in the coming weeks.
FUNDRAISERS
Car Wash Fundraisers - THIS SATURDAY, September 10th
Woodson Choral Car Wash
You can support Woodson Choral by getting your vehicle washed at the Choral Car Wash on Saturday, September 10th from 9AM-1PM.
Car wash will take place at Woodson near entrance 16 and the Senior parking lot.
Woodson Precisionettes Car Wash
The Woodson Precisionettes will host a car wash on September 10th from 10am-2pm at the Exxon on Rolling Road. Tickets are available from Dance Team members for $10!
Boys Lacrosse Woodson Logo Fundraiser
 Woodson Boys Lacrosse is painting Woodson’s famous W and sabers logo as a fundraiser. By getting your own customized “W”, you can support the team and show your school spirit at the same time!
Click this link for more information.
Woodson Band Cav Cards
The Woodson Band is selling Cav Cards with discounts at 19 local area merchants. Cards are $10 each and all funds directly support the bands’ 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 the participating vendors on the band’s webpage.
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Senior Yard Signs
Show your Senior pride by displaying a Class of 2023 Yard Sign! Cost is $25.00 each. All proceeds support the Class of 2023, including the Cav Cruise (all night graduation party).
Click here to purchase
Questions? Contact Cheri Brown brown22003@gmail.com
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Senior Class of 2023 Legacy Bricks
Buy a Brick and create a Lasting Legacy for your Woodson 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!
To purchase, visit the Woodson PTSO PTBOARD website HERE. 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 17, 2023. 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 - All Proceeds Benefit Woodson 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 here 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.
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STUDENT DRIVER MAGNETS
Magnets are $8.00 each or 3 for $20.00. You can order online HERE. Magnets are delivered to your door contact free!
If you have any questions contact Shane or Katherine Gilbert at wptsomagnets@gmail.com
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CAVS VARSITY SPORTS
Varsity Field Hockey
The Cavs rallied from a 1-0 halftime deficit to beat Langley 3-2 Tuesday night. Siena Niedrick scored her second goal of the game via a blistering cross by Julia Oleyar with 4 minutes left to win the game. Elizabeth Stribling scored the other goal assisted by Genna Cooke. Defensively, Kim McNamara, Reese Cuviello, and Levi Weinberger halted key Saxon counterattacks.
Woodson posted a 2-2 record at the South County Field Hockey tournament this past weekend, beating Hayfield and Mount Vernon and falling to Stafford and South Lakes. The Cavs were powered by goals from Darcy Hilton, Kim McNamara, Alex Walrath, Caitlin Tran, Siena Niedrick, Elizabeth Stribling, and Julia Oleyar. Defenders Maddie Gaboury, Ella Mathias, and Amanda Lee contributed key stops.
JV & Varsity Cheer
Woodson Cheer is so excited to get our football games started and we are working hard on our competition routines for this season. The teams are under the direction of Interim Head Coach Krissy Schnebel, and her phenomenal staff: Kevin Nguyen (Varsity Asst./Program Tumble Coach), James Whitfield (Program Asst. Coach), Bri Thomas (JV Head Coach), Alayna Robbins (Freshman/Co-JV Heach Coach), and Marc Brooks (Consult Coach). The athletes are looking forward to rebranding Woodson Cheer to better show its love for our Cavalier community through services, presence at all games, and increasing the overall school spirit/atmosphere. We can't wait to cheer on our Cavs all school year!
Please join us at our JV and Varsity games against Wakefield this week. The Varsity game theme is "Military Appreciation". Wear any kind of camo to school and then keep it going at the game!
JV & Varsity Precisionettes Dance Teams
The JV and Varsity Pnette Dance teams are looking forward to a successful season! The teams under the direction of Head Varsity Coach Krissy Schnebel, Asst. Varsity Coach Stefanie Ramos, Head JV Coach Morgan Barnard, Asst. JV Coach Ally Kammerman, and Technique Coach Becky Krashin.
After our most successful competition season in the history of our program last year, our dancers are pushing themselves to keep up that ranking and excel even further. Join us on September 10th for our Car Wash at the Exxon on Rolling Road from 10am-2pm! Tickets are available from Dance Team members for $10!
Woodson Sports This Week
Tuesday, September 6th
Volleyball vs. Robinson 5:00/6:00/7:15 (Home)
Field Hockey vs. Marshall 6:15/7:30 (Home)
Wednesday, September 7th
Golf vs. South County @ Penderbrook 4:00
Thursday, September 8th
Varsity Field Hockey vs. Madison 7:00 (Home)
JV Field Hockey @ Washington and Liberty 6:00
Volleyball @ Fairfax 5:00/5:00/6:30
FR/JV FB Scrimmage @ Wakefield 5:30/7:00
Friday, September 9th
Varsity Football vs. Wakefield (Camo Out) 7:00 (Home)
*Military Appreciation Night*
Saturday, September 10th
Cross Country @ Burke Lake - Monroe Parker 8:00am
e-Tix | Online Ticketing Available
Tickets are now available online for our HOME 2023 School year!
To purchase tickets in advance, use this link to select the event for which you want tickets, then use your credit card information to purchase the number of tickets you want. Tickets are $5 for spectators.
Live Stream Available
Woodson High School is proud to announce that we have partnered with the NFHS Network, and invested in new technology that will bring you every game from our Main Gym and Stadium LIVE.
Here's how to watch:
1) Visit www.NFHSnetwork.com
2) Search for Woodson and go to our page
3) Subscribe and Follow - There is a fee to subscribe this year, it is no longer a free service.
Thank you for you continued support of Cavalier Athletics. We look forward to bringing you top notch broadcasts of our athletic events!
RESOURCES FOR WOODSON STUDENTS, PARENTS & FAMILIES
College & Career Center News
The College & Career Center is open from 7:30 am – 3:30 pm in E 109. Students are welcome to come by before or after school, during Returns/Lunch, or send an email to schedule an appointment at cliebmosley@fcps.edu. Christine Lieb-Mosley, College and Career Specialist, 703-503-4661
Click here for all College & Career Center news and upcoming events
Christine Lieb-Mosley
College and Career Specialist, 703-503-4661
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
Free Online Tutoring
FCPS students will continue to have unlimited access to 24/7, on-demand, online tutoring support services through Tutor.com. Students are able to use Tutor.com to review and/or practice in subject areas of interest or need.
In-person Tutoring Options
The tutor list contains the names of current FCPS employees who hold a valid and current teaching license in Virginia. These employees have contacted the Parent Resource Center to offer their services. The tutor list is updated monthly during the school year.
For a list of tutors, please email The Parent Resource Center prc@fcps.edu
FCPS NEWS & EVENTS
Notification of Testing - Math and Reading Inventory
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) uses the Math Inventory and Reading Inventory with students in grades 7-12 to determine students’ strengths and needs in mathematics and literacy.
- Students enrolled in Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 and Algebra Functions and Data Analysis will participate in the Math Inventory (MI).
- Students enrolled in English 9-12 will participate in the Reading Intervention (RI).
The purpose of these assessments is to identify students who may benefit from additional support with literacy and mathematics skills. In addition, school teams will consider assessment results as they plan instruction for your student.
The assessments are administered during the month of September. Depending on grade level and initial performance, students may participate in follow-up assessment in the winter and/or in the spring. Additional information about these assessments can be found at the following webpages:
If you have further questions about these assessments, please contact your student’s English or mathematics teacher.
Family Life Education - Information and Opt-Out Forms
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) provides a comprehensive, sequential Family Life Education (FLE) program for students in grades kindergarten through grade twelve. Instruction is seen as a partnership among parents and guardians, the school, and the community in supporting the learning essential to the development of strong families, positive relationships, and a healthy community.
If you would like to view the FLE materials, please fill out this form. Blair Smith, Director of Student Activities, will set up a time for you to come in and view hard copies for each grade level of FLE materials.
Parents/guardians may choose to opt their child out of all or part of the Family Life Education program. Students who are opted out are provided with age-appropriate, nonpunitive alternative health instruction, and every effort is made to foster respect for family choices. If you wish to opt your child out of all or part of FLE for this school year, please complete the opt-out forms located on the FCPS website. Completed opt-out forms can be returned to the school main office.
Detailed grade-level program descriptions are available online at High School (9-12). FLE grade level-specific lessons and media that FCPS has streaming rights for are available for parents online in Schoology. Parents/guardians login to Schoology using the same username and password as their Student Information System (SIS) Parent account. Grade level-specific lessons are also available at the City of Fairfax Regional Library (this location does not have media). Grade level-specific lessons and media that is not streamed online are available for review at your child’s school library. Due to copyright permissions, we are unable to stream all media online.
Program questions may be addressed at your child’s school or by contacting Instructional Services at 571-423-4550 or by contacting Carrie Reynolds, Health and Physical Education Coordinator at cfreynolds@fcps.edu.
REPEAT INFORMATION FOR REFERENCE
WeMail
This communication is emailed out every Tuesday of the school year and also posted on the PTSO Facebook page and webpage.
Have something to share? If you have information you’d like to be considered for inclusion in WeMail, contact Jill Battaglia (PTSO Communications) at BattagliaWTW@gmail.com
Sports and Activities Resources
 Activity Registration - wtwoodson-ar.rschooltoday.com
Woodson Athletics - www.wtwoodsonsports.com
FCPS Student Athletics - www.fcps.edu/activities/student-athletics
Attendance
Attendance is critical to student success in the classroom.
If your student will be absent from school, a parent/guardian must notify the attendance office. Below is a quick guide for reporting all-day absences, late arrivals, and early check-outs from school.
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
- Wednesday - 2:55pm - 4:00pm (when late buses start)
Any other time you should try to make an appointment using a ticket from the Support Portal.
COVID Diagnostic Testing Dates
COVID-19 diagnostic testing is available at no cost for all currently enrolled FCPS students on select dates throughout the year when transmission may be highest. Diagnostic testing is provided at designated times and locations for those who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have been in close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19.
Testing will be available September 6-8 and 12-14. Visit the testing website for information on locations and how to register for an appointment.
COVID Protocol
FCPS will continue to follow the guidance of national, state, and local health experts when determining the layered prevention strategies that are needed to keep our schools safe and open for learning. It is important that we all work together towards this goal.
Detailed information can be found in the Health and Safety Guidance Document.
Staying Home When Sick
FCPS continues to require families to review the Daily Health Screening before sending students to school. The 5 Day Isolation Period will also continue for COVID positive students and staff.
Mental Health Resources
2022-23 PTSO Officers
Miklos Kiss - President
Lena McGinn - VP Membership
Diane Raffaele - Secretary
Kyle Durbin - Treasurer
Jill Battaglia - Communications
Sara Mastro - Grants Coordinator
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