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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
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 14th - Underclass Picture Retakes - Details under Woodson News & Events
NEXT WEEK
Tuesday, October 18th - Virtual PTSO Meeting - Details under PTSO News
LOOKING AHEAD
Monday, October 24th - Student and Teacher Holiday; Diwali
Friday, October 28th - End of First Quarter; 2-Hour Early Release
Monday, October 31st - Student Holiday; Professional Workday
Monday, November 14th and Tuesday, November 15th - Senior Portraits - Details under Woodson News & Events
Friday, November 18th - Power Puff Game and Bonfire (Rescheduled from September
FCPS 2022-2023 School Year Calendar
Woodson's Events & Activities Calendar
PTSO NEWS
Homecoming 2022
Thank you to all of the staff, administration, parent volunteers, custodians, FCPD, Mother Nature, and everyone else who made for a successful HOCO Dance 2022!
October PTSO Meeting Wednesday, October 18 (note date)
The next virtual meeting of the PTSO will be Tuesday, October 18 at 6:00 p.m. *This is one week later in the month than usual. Link to follow.
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
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.
Parent Advisory Council
Woodson HS is looking for parents to serve on their Parent Advisory Council (PAC) this year. During these meetings we will have a time where Dr. Floyd, administrators and teacher leaders will share ideas and happenings around accomplishing the schools mission and upholding our vision. We will look at the Youth Survey and Parent Engagement Survey results to guide our work. We will also have a time when parents can ask general questions related to the school.
If you are interested in being part of this council, please let me know by completeing this form. Meetings will take place in person at 7pm on the following dates:
Thursday, November 3rd
Monday, January 23rd (snow date Monday, January 30th)
Monday, March 27th
Interested parents should plan to attend all three sessions. If you have questions that you would like to have addressed by the PAC, please complete this form and we will do our best to have a response prior to the first meeting in November.
Thank you,
Dr. Floyd
Parent Volunteers Wanted for College Partnership Program
Woodson College Partnership Program is looking for parent and community volunteers!
College Partnership Program (CPP) is a FCPS program whose goal is to increase the number of students, particularly first-generation and traditionally underrepresented students, to enroll and succeed in college.
The Woodson CPP is looking for community members to come speak to our students about their college and/or career path on November 17th from 9:00-11:15am.
If you are interested in sharing your path to success with our students, please reach out to Alaina Proffitt via email aproffitt1@fcps.edu by November 7th.
School Picture Retakes
Underclass photo retakes will be on Friday, October 14th.
Senior Portraits - November 14 & 15 for Session C
The attire for the school’s yearbook pose will be in the traditional Tuxedos and Drapes. We will provide the Tuxedo and Drapes. In addition to the yearbook session we also offer sessions that include casual/personality portraits and cap and gown portraits. Please follow the link below to choose your session type and appointment time.
**Sessions are scheduled one at a time. Future session dates have not yet been announced. You will receive another announcement from the school when the final session is available for booking**
https://pickatime.com/vosphoto/Woodson2023
For questions about ordering, please email underclass@vosphoto.com or seniors@vosphoto.com.
Woodson Drama Presents
Woodson Drama presents "One Man, Two Guvnors" by Richard Bean on November 4th, 5th, 11th and 12th at 7pm and November 5th and 12th at 2pm. Purchase tickets at www.wtwdrama.org!
Marching Cavaliers Update
 If you missed the Marching Cavalier’s post-game performance last Friday, then be sure to catch their next presentation of CONTACT this Saturday, October 15th, at the Loudon Invitational, hosted by Dominion HS (21326 Augusta Dr, Sterling, VA). Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for kids (6-12). Woodson’s performance time is scheduled for 7:15 PM but there will be 27 other band performances throughout the day. Full info can be found HERE
Our talented Class of 2023 marching band members will be honored at Senior Night at the October 28th football game.
Woodson Chorus Update
The halls will be filled with singing this week! There is a chorus dress rehearsal on Tuesday from 3:15-4:15 in the auditorium to prepare for our Pyramid Concert on Thursday, Oct. 13. The Woodson student call time is 5:30 pm. Doors open at 6:40, and the concert begins at 7 pm. Admission is free and all are welcome!
Chorus Spirit Wear - Looking for gifts for the holidays (PJ pants or long sleeve shirt), a new item (beanie), or a shirt/polo/sweatshirt for you as you chaperone chorus events? Chorus Spirit Wear Orders must be placed by 10/19/22. This is your only chance to order this year. Please click on this link to order your items today. The new tumblers ($15) & magnets ($7) will be for sale (cash or check) at the Pyramid Concert on Oct. 13.
FUNDRAISERS
Woodson Chorus
October is the Month to Support Woodson Chorus! Donations help students with financial need and help fund special events and performance opportunities, including the ever-popular Dessert on Broadway show.
Chorus Tag Day will be on Saturday, October 15. Donate at any time via Paypal from our homepage www.woodsonchorus.org; donations in the month of October make you eligible to win a gift card to a local restaurant.
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Woodson Logo Boys Lacrosse 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 online!
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
The Cavaliers posted a 3-0 record in an action-packed week, with wins over Lake Braddock, Alexandria City, and Robinson. The Cavs defeated Lake Braddock 2-0 on Monday, with Julia Oleyar delivering the two goals on a chilly rain-soaked pitch. Caitlin Tran set up the first goal by sending a pass from the top of the penalty arc, finding Oleyar posting up near the goalie who then turned and shot past her. Reese Cuviello set up the second goal with a beautiful penalty corner injection pass that Oleyar slammed home.
On Thursday’s Senior Night, Woodson upended Alexandria City 2-1 in double overtime Elizabeth Stribling scored by redirecting Julia Oleyar’s pass into the goal to end the game. Kim McNamara scored Woodson’s first goal from a pass by Reese Cuviello.
The Cavaliers ran past Robinson 4-1 on Saturday to cap the week. Kim McNamara scored the first goal from a pass by Reese Cuviello to give Woodson a 1-0 lead. Levi Weinberger made a nice run to prevent a breakaway goal before the half. The Cavs started the second half with Genna Cooke intercepting a Robinson pass and pushing the ball to Julia Oleyar who rammed it passed the goalkeeper. Caitlin Tran scored Woodson’s third goal off of a rebounded shot. Elizabeth Stribling scored the Cavs’ fourth goal by corralling the loose ball in a penalty corner scrum and knocking it into the goal.
Varsity Volleyball
The Cavs had a good week in volleyball last week, beating Fairfax and South County by 3-0 each. Sabina Niedrick was the standout player of the week, earning Player of the Game for both nights. Emma Gardner, Maura Fay, and Carissa Norico had great nights on offense, Stella Gilligan had great performances at libero, and a special shoutout to our setters, Aubree Reasor, Charlotte Kao, and Sofie Ferrell for the great work they do.
Join us tonight for Senior Night, honoring our 12th graders in their final year.
Varsity Cheer
What an awesome weekend! The weather was perfect and there was a great turnout for the Homecoming game Friday night. The Cheer Team shined with school spirit and motivated the fans in the stands! Varsity Cheer participated in the District competition Monday. GO CAVS!
JV Cheer
The JV Cheer team participated in a competition Saturday and took second place! Congratulations to the coaches and JV cheer team for showing their team spirit and bringing home a winners plaque.
Woodson Sports This Week
Tuesday, October 11th
Volleyball vs. West Springfield 5:00/6:00/7:15pm (Home)
Field Hockey @ West Potomac 6:15/7:30pm (Away)
Wednesday, October 12th
Cross Country @ Burke Lake 2:30/3:00pm (Away)
Thursday, October 13th
Volleyball @ Lake Braddock 5:00/5:00/6:30pm (Away)
Field Hockey vs. McLean 6:15/7:30 (Away)
Freshman/JV Football vs. Fairfax 5:30/7:15 (Home)
Friday, October 14th
Varsity Football @ Fairfax (Jersey Out) 7:00 (Away)
Saturday, October 15th
Cross Country @ 3rd Battle - Winchester VA 8am (Away)
Winter Meet the Coaches Night
October 26th; 6:30pm- Woodson Auditorium
Breakout rooms to follow
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
DMV Learners Permit Tests at Woodson
Woodson is pleased to announce that students can take the Virginia DMV learner’s permit test at Woodson. Students will use their school issued laptops and will be given a login just as they do for the SOL tests. If they do NOT have a school laptop, they must contact Mr. O'Hara ahead of time. Personal laptops do NOT work for the test.
Students will be eligible to test if they are 15 years 6 months or older on the following Tuesdays at 3:15pm in Room C108: October 18th, December 13th, February 21st, April 25th, May 23rd
Steps to complete the process: You must register in TWO places: ACE (for payment) and DMV for the test ticket.
- Payment: First you must register through the ACE and pay $20.
- Register for this test event at DMV Registration (Internet Explorer 9 or higher or Safari).
- A customer number is not required, but if you have a DMV ID card you must enter the name, DOB and customer number exactly as it appears on your DMV ID card. Otherwise, enter your full legal name and date of birth and leave the customer number field blank.
- Please provide a parent or student’s email to receive registration confirmation, test results, notification of changes to the date and time or cancellation of the test event.
- Before taking the two part knowledge test, please STUDY the Driver’s Manual located on DMV’s web site.
If you have any questions with the process, please contact DMV by phone at (804) 497-7100.
David O’Hara (dgohara@fcps.edu), Driver Education Teacher
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
Sunday, October 16th from 4 to 7pm at EagleBank Arena at George Mason University
Registration Link
Upon registration, students will receive a barcode allowing college representatives to retrieve student information electronically. Barcodes can be scanned from mobile devices.
Approximately 250 colleges and universities will be represented!
AP Test Opt-Out Timeline and Fees
As part of the FCPS FY 2022 Approved Budget, FCPS is continuing to assess Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) test fees. As in previous years, the fees for the first six AP/IB tests taken for courses in which students are enrolled for high school credit will be paid for by FCPS. Students taking AP tests without enrolling in the corresponding FCPS course are responsible for the test fee(s).
FCPS encourages all students to take AP tests for courses in which they are enrolled. However, students will have the opportunity to opt-out of the test(s) by filling out an Opt-Out form to be provided by the school. To assist in the decision-making process, students will be provided a report with their previous tests and current AP course enrollment. AP students must make Opt-Out decisions by Friday, October 21st and parents will be billed a $96 non-refundable test fee in December 2022 for tests that exceed the six FCPS funded tests.
2023 AP Testing
Reference the College Board 2023 AP exam dates site for dates of AP Exams. All 2023 AP exams will be taken in school and most will be taken in a paper/pencil format.
If you have any questions, please contact Woodson's Assessment Coordinator, Kathleen Crosson at kpcrosson@fcps.edu.
“Shark Tank” Technology Challenge
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.
Your Voice is Needed: FCPS Strategic Planning
Fairfax County Public Schools launched the engagement phase for developing our brand new Strategic Plan 2023-2028.
Superintendent Michelle Reid has heard from many of you about your hopes and aspirations for our students. That feedback will become part of our proactive strategic plan that will serve as our North Star—or guide—for the future.
The entire FCPS community is invited to engage in building our shared future. This includes hearing from parents and caregivers, students, and broader community, as well as surveying students in grades three and above. You will have an opportunity to have your voice heard in one of many sessions (both in-person and virtual) during November and December. We encourage you to join in this journey by actively participating in the conversation.
The goal is to have the final strategic plan by June 2023. For a more detailed overview, visit FCPS’ Strategic Planning 2023 webpage.
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.
Late Buses Available Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Late buses are available Tuesdays and Wednesdays through spring. Students may stay after school to participate in clubs/activities and/or receive academic intervention with teachers.
Tuesday and Wednesday late buses start loading around 4:45pm and depart from Woodson at approximately 5:15pm. Students who access the smaller bus runs need to sign up for a bus in Room F122 before lunch each late bus day.
Please note, students may NOT go across the street to the shopping center after school and then return for the late bus.
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
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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