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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
Monday, September 26 - Friday, October 7 - Schedule change request window - Details under Woodson News & Events
Friday, September 30 - Submission deadline for PTSO Fall Grant requests - Details under PTSO News
Friday, September 30 - Deadline to opt-out of Social Emotional Learning Screener - Details under FCPS News & Events
Friday, Sept 30 – Friday, October 7 - Spirit Week - Details under Woodson News & Events
Saturday, October 1; 8:15-9:15 p.m. - Homecoming Bonfire - Details under Woodson News & Events
NEXT WEEK
Tuesday, October 4 - Religious and Cultural Observance Day - Yom Kippur begins at sundown
Wednesday, October 5 - Student Holiday; Religious and Cultural Observance Day - Yom Kippur
Thursday, October 6; 4:00 p.m. - Deadline to register for World Languages Credit Exam - Details under FCPS News & Events
Friday, October 7th - Pep Rally during 3rd Period, Homecoming Parade, Pig Out, Homecoming Football Game - Details under Woodson News & Events
Saturday, October 8th, 8:00-11:30 p.m. - Homecoming Dance - Details under Woodson News & Events
LOOKING AHEAD
Monday, October 10 - Professional Work Day/Student Holiday; Indigenous Peoples' Day
October 12th - SAT and PSAT/NMSQT Testing - No School for 12th graders not testing and all 9th graders / 2-Hour Early Release for test takers - Details under Woodson News & Events
Friday, October 14 - Underclass Picture Retakes - Details under Woodson News & Events
Monday, October 24 - Student and Teacher Holiday; Diwali
Friday, October 28 - End of First Quarter; 2-Hour Early Release
Monday, November 14 and Tuesday, November 15 - Senior Portraits - Details under Woodson News & Events
FCPS 2022-2023 School Year Calendar
Woodson's Events & Activities Calendar
PTSO NEWS
PTSO Fall Grant Applications Due by this Friday, September 30th!
This fall, the PTSO has $5000 to award in total for all grants. Our hope is to do our best to accommodate your request or some portion of it.
Applications can be submitted by students, teachers, and parents with a specific request for funding their department, group or organization. Before submitting a grant request, it is important that you have discussed/reviewed your request with the teacher, club sponsor, department head, or Director of Student Activities, Blair Smith.
Please answer all of the questions with as much information as possible so the PTSO can have a clear understanding of what you are asking for and how it will help staff and/or students at WT Woodson.
Click here to access the grant application.
If you have any questions please email Sara Mastro saralmastro@yahoo.com
The firm deadline to submit this form is Friday, September 30th.
Watchful Eyes & Coat Check Volunteers Needed at Homecoming Dance
Seeking parent volunteers in groups of 2-3 to be stationed at key points around the cordoned off outdoor “lounge/rec area” near door 3 (and the rock) during the dance. Two of the four police officers who work the event will also be positioned near this area for the entire evening to ensure the safety of our students.
Shifts: 7:45-9:30 and 9:30-11:15
In addition, 4 parents per shift are needed to run the coat check.
Sign up here to volunteer! Contact Dan Schaefer at djschaefer@fcps.edu with any questions.
Fundraising Chair Position Filled
The PTSO thanks Woodson Freshman parent Alexis Sutter for volunteering to take on our critical Fundraising role!
Other 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
Schedule Change Request Window Now Open
The schedule change request window is from September 26th – October 7th. Students should see their counselor in Student Services if they have any questions or need any assistance with this.
Convertibles/Jeeps/Trucks Needed for Homecoming Parade
The Leadership classes need your help! Do you have a convertible, jeep or truck that you are willing to drive in the Woodson Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 7th?
If so, please fill out this Google Form with your contact and vehicle information.
Woodson Homecoming Details
Theme: Disco
Homecoming Bonfire - Saturday, October 1st, 8:15 –9 :15 p.m. Pat Cunningham Stadium
Bonfire will take place behind the stadium – enter through the main stadium entrance.
Spirit Week – Friday, Sept 30 – Friday, October 7
9/30 – Tie Dye
10/3 – Dream on – wear pajamas
10/4 – Class Colors (See Schoology)
10/6 – Twin Day – dress like your friend(s)
10/7 – Bicentennial Day – Wear Red, White and Blue
Homecoming Pep Rally – Friday, October 7th at the Football Stadium during 3rd period.
Homecoming Parade – Friday, October 7th, 4:30 – 5:15 p.m. Free Homecoming Dance ticket if you drive your convertible in the Homecoming Parade - sign up here.
Pre-game Pig-out – Friday, October 7th, 5:00 – 6:45 p.m. outside Door #7 by the Outdoor basketball courts. This is a community event for students and parents. Join us for fun, games, face painting, moon bounce, food trucks, and more before the Hoco game.
Admission is free. Students can purchase a wristband for $5 which gets them unlimited turns on the moon bounce obstacle course, one popcorn, one snow cone, one cotton candy.
Homecoming Dance – Saturday, October 8th, 8:00 – 11:30 p.m.
$20 tickets to dance are on sale between the Cafeterias during all lunches and on etix (link on Schoology). No tickets are sold at the door at dance. The dance attire is semi-formal.
Students must get prior approval in order to bring a guest that does not attend Woodson HS. Guest request forms are in the main school office and on Schoology and are due on Thursday, October 6th.
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Does your student need a dress or suit for Homecoming?
Students may go to Ms. Treague's classroom in T104 during return periods to see what is available. krtreague@fcps.edu We have shoes, necklaces, earrings, clutches!
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 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.
October 12th - SAT and PSAT/NMSQT School Day
Wednesday, October 12th is SAT and PSAT/NMSQT School Day and a 2-hour early release day.
All students in grades 10-11 will participate in the PSAT/NMSQT. No registration is required.
Only seniors who pre-registered for the test will take the SAT School Day.
More details will be shared directly with individual students via their fcpsschools.net email.
Students in grade 9 and those seniors not testing will not be in school on October 12th. There is no need to contact attendance for these students.
Special education students receiving Cat B services will be in school on October 12th.
School Picture Retakes
Underclass photo retakes will be on Friday, October 14th. Senior portrait dates are Monday-Tuesday, November 14th and 15th.
For questions about ordering, please email underclass@vosphoto.com or seniors@vosphoto.com.
Marching Cavaliers Update
The W. T. Woodson High School Marching Cavaliers performed in competition this past Saturday and Woodson placed 5th overall (out of 29) and 3rd place in their class!
Mark you calendars now for the band’s next presentation of CONTACT at the Loudon Invitational, hosted by Dominion HS (21326 Augusta Dr, Sterling, VA) on Saturday, October 15th.
Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for kids (6-12). Woodson’s performance time is scheduled for 7:15 PM but there will be other band performances throughout the day. Full info can be found HERE.
Woodson Chorus Update
Thank you to those who supported the Chorus Fundraiser at Noodles & Company last week!
The next Choral Booster Meeting will be on Thursday, October 6 at 7:00 PM in the Chorus Room.
Available for purchase: Woodson Chorus car magnet (see image) $7.00 or window sticker with “Woodson Chorus” $3.00. Reach out to Amy Quigley at Amyquig@gmail.com to buy.
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FUNDRAISERS
WOODSON FIELD HOCKEY FUNDRAISER @ Main St. Noodles & Co.
Thursday, September 29 from 4:00 - 8:00 pm
When ordering, in-restaurant guests must mention 'Woodson Field Hockey' or present the attached flyer upon placing your order prior to paying.
For online and Noodles Rewards app orders, enter “GIVING25” in the Coupon Code line at checkout. Online orders skip the line by grabbing their meal at the Quick Pick-Up station.
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 Garden Flags
Garden Flag Dimensions - 12"x17"
Available options —
Non-Personalized $15
Personalized $20
Personalization - Add your family name or get creative and celebrate your student with their name and graduation year! (For example: The Smith Family; Congrats Emily Class of 2023; Woodson Class of 2023)
Click here to purchase your flag!
For more information, contact Melissa Fabrizio at woodsongardenflag@gmail.com.
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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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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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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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 here.
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CAVS VARSITY SPORTS
Varsity Field Hockey
Last Wednesday’s game against Fairfax had a playoff atmosphere that the Woodson players responded to with dogged defense, formidable goalkeeping, and explosive offense. While the Cavaliers ultimately lost 3-1, there were a lot of bright spots. Genna Cooke and Elizabeth Stribling matched the Fairfax physicality and set a determined tone with their runs down both sides of the field. Katie Robertson, playing in her first varsity game, and Reese Cuviello showed tenacity in stopping Fairfax attacks. Julia Oleyar counterattacked the relentless Fairfax physicality by pounding passes to teammates and scoring a goal in the first quarter, which was assisted by Cuviello, to tie the game and which froze the Fairfax goalkeeper. The defensive quintet of Kim McNamara, Katie Hamrock, Sydney Klugiewicz, Levi Weinberger, and Ella Mathias was not fazed by an early Fairfax score and continued to use stickwork and positioning to keep the game balanced. Their efforts were bolstered by goalie AJ Ingson, as they rejected Lions’ shots, including a huge point-blank penalty stroke in the second quarter. The Cavs play again this Wednesday at West Springfield.
Varsity Volleyball
Lake Braddock came to the wrong house last Tuesday, as the Cavaliers posted a 3-0 win over the Bruins, scoring 25-17, 25-19, and 25-17. Unfortunately, the momentum didn’t last through Thursday, as the Cavs suffered a hard loss to the two-time state finalist Alexandria City Titans 0-3.
The Volleyball team would like to thank all their fans and supporters for the great turnout for “Lace Up 4 Pediatric Cancer” last Tuesday.
Woodson Sports This Week
Wednesday, September 28th
Volleyball @ West Potomac 5:00/6:00/7:15pm (Away)
Cross Country @ Franconia (AC, FFX, LB) 5:00pm (Away)
Field Hockey @ West Springfield 6:15/7:30 (Away)
Thursday, September 29th
Volleyball @ Robinson 5:00/5:00/6:30 (Away)
Freshman/JV Football vs. Centreville 5:30/7:15 (Home)
Friday, September 30
Varsity Football @ Centreville (Tie Dye) 7:00 (Away)
Saturday, October 1st
Field Hockey @ Robinson 9:00/10:30am (Away)
Woodson Booster Spirit Wear Store
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
Scouting Night - Wednesday, September 28th
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
Woodson Math Center
Student math tutors are available during 5th period return, 5th period lunches and after school Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:00-3:45pm.
All sessions take place in B208. Look for the Math Center Flag. Tutors are excited to help students!
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
FCPS 2022-2023 School Year Calendar
FCPS College Fair and Post-Secondary Week
High school students and their families are invited to attend the annual FCPS College Fair and Postsecondary Week events.
The College Fair, which will feature admissions representatives from more than 250 colleges and universities from across the United States and abroad, will be held at George Mason University’s Eagle Bank Arena on Sunday, October 16, from 4 to 7 p.m. Postsecondary Week will be held virtually Monday, October 17, to Thursday, October 20, from 5 to 8 p.m. Postsecondary week will feature virtual workshops related to the college admissions process, financial aid, and other postsecondary educational opportunities.
Students are highly encouraged to register in advance for these events.
Social Emotional Learning Screener Opt-Out Information
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) commits to supporting all students’ mental wellness and social and emotional learning (SEL). The School Board has approved a screener to review students’ skills and experiences in these areas. FCPS staff will use the screener to identify strengths and needs for students in grades K-12. The screener provides information regarding students’ experiences and how staff can support their needs.
SEL skills include self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. The screener will review these skills, as well as students’ relationships, feelings of belonging, feelings about their school environment, and mood. These factors are critical to positive academic, social, and emotional success.
If you do not want your student to take part in the SEL screener, please return the opt-out form found on the FCPS site to Student Services no later than Friday, September 30th.
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 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.
“Shark Tank” Technology Challenge - The Final Project Submission Form is due by Tuesday, February 21, 2023
The Fairfax Area 50+ Technology Committee is proud to announce the 7th Annual Fairfax Area Student “Shark Tank” Technology Challenge. The competition is open to all high school students in Fairfax County, Fairfax City, and the City of Falls Church.
Students in the competition will develop a device or mobile app that will have a positive impact on the lives of older adults, adults with disabilities, or caregivers. Students are encouraged to be innovative and creative. Potential projects may be a mobile app, web service, robotic or assistive device, or any combination of those. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners by IntegrityOne Partners, the event sponsor.
Learn more about the technology challenge, the timeline and how to enter. Read about last year’s winners, who designed a walker to assist patients with Parkinson’s disease.
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
Woodson Clubs & Organizations
Click here for a complete list and details of Woodson's clubs & organizations
Contact the sponsor listed for more information.
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.
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.
2022-23 Woodson Teacher Videos Are Live
Head to the two locations listed below –
Woodson HS Back to School Night Page - Go here first to see the welcome messages from our School Board, our Administration, and our staff!
Woodson All Parents Course on Schoology - Log in with your ParentVUE credentials (username and password) to view the All Parents Course to help navigate you through your students' courses. If you need a ParentVUE account, please go here to get your account activated.
Student Parking Passes
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
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 12-14. Visit the testing website for information on locations and how to register for an appointment.
FCPS 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.
Quick Links to Additional 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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