SCHEDULE REMINDERS
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
- NEW! WOODSON CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
- WOODSON SPORTS
- FUNDRAISERS
- RESOURCES FOR WOODSON STUDENTS, PARENTS & FAMILIES
- FCPS NEWS & EVENTS
- REPEAT INFORMATION FOR REFERENCE
THIS WEEK
Tuesday, October 18, 6:00 PM - Virtual PTSO Meeting - Click here to join the meeting
Friday, October 21 - Test Opt-Out deadline for AP students - Details under FCPS News & Events
NEXT WEEK
Monday, October 24 - Student and Teacher Holiday; Diwali
Friday, October 28 - End of First Quarter; 2-Hour Early Release
LOOKING AHEAD
Monday, October 31 - Student Holiday; Professional Workday
Monday, November 7 - Winter Sports Tryouts begin - Details under Cavs Sports
Tuesday, November 8 - School Holiday: Election Day
Friday, November 11 - Student Holiday - Veterans Day
Monday, November 14 and Tuesday, November 15 - Senior Portraits - Details under Woodson News & Events
Friday, November 18 - Power Puff Game and Bonfire (Rescheduled from September)
Wednesday, November 23 - Friday, November 25 - School Holiday; Thanksgiving
FCPS 2022-2023 School Year Calendar
Woodson's Events & Activities Calendar
PTSO NEWS
October PTSO Meeting TONIGHT, Tuesday, October 18
The next virtual meeting of the PTSO will be TONIGHT, Tuesday, October 18 at 6:00 p.m. Click here to join the meeting.
Upcoming FREE Webinars -
How Executive Functioning Skills Improve Grades & Lower Stress
Tuesday, Nov 8th, 7:00 pm EST
ABOUT THIS WEBINAR —
Students are often tired and stressed out. But they don’t have to be. Executive functioning skills can turn things around.
Does your child ever:
- Feel sleep-deprived?
- Procrastinate even though it increases stress?
- Does their homework, but forgets to turn it in?
Executive functioning is what makes a student “good” at school. And fortunately executive functioning is a learnable skill!
In this free webinar, a Revolution Prep professional online tutor shares their executive functioning secrets that have helped struggling students become successful independent learners.
More Information Here
The College Admissions Landscape : Now vs. Then
Wednesday, Nov 9th, 8:00 pm EST
ABOUT THIS WEBINAR —
Whether it’s the short-term changes brought on by COVID, or the decades-long trend of increased interest in the most selective colleges and universities, a whole lot has been changing in the college admissions landscape. Join an expert panel, composed of Tulane’s Dean of Admission and high school counseling professionals who have seen it all and found the right ways to help families adapt.
In this session, you’ll learn about:
- The latest data on college admissions – applications, admit rates, and how it compares to when you were in high school
- How COVID has brought key changes in the admissions journey, including test-optional and test-free policies
- What selective colleges are looking for in a high school transcript – and how this has evolved over the years
- Tips to build a great college application list that matches your student’s goals and purpose
More Information Here
Student Mental Health Challenges and the Academic Impact
Thursday, Nov 10th, 8:00 pm EST
ABOUT THIS WEBINAR —
Join Revolution Prep Faculty Director and Licensed Physician, Audra Stanton, M.D., for a discussion about how COVID-19 has significantly impacted student mental health, signs that a student is over-stressed, and advice to better support students as they navigate this new world.
More Information Here
WOODSON NEWS & EVENTS
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
Fall Blood Drive
Woodson's Key Club Fall blood drive is on Wednesday, November 2nd in Cav Hall.
Parents, students, teachers, and everyone in the Woodson community are welcome to donate. For more information and to sign up, please contact Marie Phu at mphu@fcps.edu.
Students are required to be at least 16 years of age and weigh at least 110lbs. All students are also required to have a parental consent form signed. Inova needs 250 units a day, just for regular needs in this area, so we are hoping to supply a large amount of those units! The Attendance Office will be monitoring student attendance.
Seeking Community Speakers 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.
Parent Volunteers Needed for Vision and Hearing Screenings
10th Grade Parents: Vision and Hearing screenings for 10th graders will happen during P.E. periods on Wednesday, November 9th and Thursday, November 10th.
If you are interested in volunteering, please use this Sign-Up Genius or reach out to Amanda Yanchus, Public Health Nurse at ayanchus@fcps.edu. Training will be provided.
American Math Contest Info
Students interested in participating in the AMC 10 or the AMC 12 should register on MySchoolBucks by Tuesday, October 25th. The AMC 10/12 will be administered on Thursday, November 10th at Woodson High School.
The AMC 10 and AMC 12 are both 25-question, 75-minute, multiple choice examinations in high school mathematics designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem-solving skills. More information
Students in grades 9 and 10 take the AMC 10. All others take AMC 12.
The fee is $5 payable by Tuesday, October 25th, at MySchoolbuck.com
Each test has 25 multiple choice questions to be answered in 75 minutes. A calculator may NOT be used. Sample Questions here.
ASVAB Testing Date & Registration Form
The ASVAB will be administered at Woodson High School on Thursday, November 10th at 8 am. If you are interested in taking the exam, please sign up via the Google Form linked below. Deadline to register is Tuesday, November 1st.
If you are unfamiliar with the ASVAB, visit the website below for more details!
ASVAB Registration Form (for 10 – 12 Graders)
Senior Portraits
Senior portrait dates are Monday-Tuesday, November 14th and 15th.
For questions about ordering or scheduling, please email underclass@vosphoto.com or seniors@vosphoto.com.
WOODSON CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
One Man, Two Guvnors
Come support the Woodson Drama Fall show! ALL proceeds from the show go to the WTW Drama department. This helps to fund shows, supplies, special workshops, and education events throughout the year for Woodson Theater students.
If you are a household that would like to see the show and cannot afford the $5 ticket option, please reach out to the WTW Drama Theater Director, Mr. Rushing, at csrushing@fcps.edu
Show Times (click links below to buy tickets) -
Friday, November 4 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 5 at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 5 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, November 11 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 12 at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Marching Cavaliers
The Marching Cavaliers competed in the Loudoun Invitational last Saturday, hosted by Dominion High School. Out of the 8 marching bands in their class, Woodson placed 3rd and won Best Music in class 5.
Their next competition is the Freedom Showcase this Saturday, October 22nd, hosted by Freedom High School (25450 Riding Center Drive, Chantilly, VA). Woodson’s performance time is scheduled for 7:15 PM. Come out and watch all the great marching shows and support your Marching Cavaliers! Details for the competition 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
Our Woodson choral groups and future Cavalier singers from Frost and feeder elementary schools wowed the audience at the Pyramid Concert last Thursday.
Thank You so much to those who supported the Woodson Chorus Tag Day this past Saturday!
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 THIS Wednesday, October 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.
WOODSON SPORTS
Varsity Field Hockey
Woodson outlasted West Potomac in double overtime last Tuesday when Julia Oleyar received a penalty corner injection pass from Reese Cuviello and then ripped a shot into the lower right corner of the goal to give the Cavaliers a 1-0 victory. The game saw solid defensive play by Levi Weinberger, Katie Hamrock, and Sydney Klugiewicz. Goalie AJ Ingson made key stops at the start of the second overtime period to keep the game scoreless. Genna Cooke and Caitlin Tran provided a connected tenacity in the middle of the field for the Cavs.
In their game last Thursday, the Cavs defeated the McLean Highlanders 3-0. In the third quarter, Julia Oleyar outran the McLean defense to receive a pass from Reese Cuviello and then scorched a shot into the goal for the Cavaliers’ first score. The Cavs Bethany Betts scored the second goal. McLean tried to answer minutes later with a penalty corner but was thwarted by goalkeeper Caitlin Deer’s save and defender Kim McNamara’s clearing of the ball. Woodson’s third goal resulted from a beautiful pass that traversed the field from right to left, unleashed by Elizabeth Stribling. The pass found the stick of Alex Walrath, who threaded a pass to Bethany Betts, who scored her second goal of the game. Amanda Lee and Maddie Gaboury contributed defensive stops to preserve the lead.
Cross Country
In a field of 45 teams, Woodson Cross Country had 4 team champions from 6 races at the Third Battle in Winchester this weekend. We also had a very close race for first, coming up just short of West Springfield in the Girls Varsity Race as well as a 3rd place finish in the JV Upperclassmen Boys race!
Additionally, we had an individual champion with Celia Dawson winning the Girls Upperclassmen JV race, where our girls went 1-2-3 in the race! Congrats to our other medal winners for their performances. Major props to those who ended with large personal bests for the full 5000 meters! Way to go!
Team Performances -
JV Underclassmen Girls - 1st Place
JV Upperclassmen Girls - 1st Place
Varsity Girls - 2nd Place
JV Underclassmen Boys - 1st Place
JV Upperclassmen Boys - 3rd place
Varsity Boys - 1st Place
Ice Hockey
It is almost Hockey O’Clock! Puck drop for Woodson Ice Hockey’s first game of the season is 6:30 p.m. this Friday, October 21. The team will take on Bishop Ireton at Mount Vernon REC Center.
Season Schedule -
October 21, 2022 Bishop Ireton @ Mount Vernon REC Center 6:30 pm
October 28, 2022 Alexandria @ MedStar Capitals IcePlex 6:30 pm
November 4, 2022 West Potomac @ Mount Vernon REC Center 6:30 pm
November 18, 2022 Lake Braddock @ The Saint James 9:00 pm
December 2, 2022 West Springfield @ The Saint James 9:50 pm
December 9, 2022 Colgan @ The Saint James 9:50 pm
December 16, 2022 Woodbridge @ The Saint James 9:00 pm
January 6, 2022 Hayfield/South Co @ The Saint James 9:50 pm
January 27, 2022 Washington-Liberty @ The Saint James 9:00 pm
January 29, 2022 Forest Park/Hylton @ Prince William Ice Center 6:40 pm
Come out and support the team. Admission is free! The address for Mount Vernon REC Center is 2017 Belle View Blvd, Alexandria, VA.
Woodson Sports This Week
Tuesday, October 18th
Volleyball @ Alexandria City 5:00/5:00/6:30pm (Away)
District Field Hockey Semi-Finals vs. AC/LB 6:30pm (Home)
Wednesday, October 19th
Cross Country JV Championships @ Burke Lake 4:45/5:15pm (Away)
Thursday, October 20th
Volleyball vs. West Potomac 5:00/6:00/7:15pm (Home)
Field Hockey District Final @ TBD 6:30pm (TBD)*must win Monday/Tuesday
Freshman/JV Football @ Robinson 5:30/7:15 (Away)
Cheer District Finals @ Lake Braddock 6:30pm (Away)
Friday, October 21st
Varsity Football vs. Robinson (Pink Out) 7:00 (Home)
Saturday, October 22nd
Cross Country @ 3rd Battle - Winchester VA 8am (Away)
Winter Sports Tryout Information
Winter sports tryouts begin on Monday, November 7th. Winter sports include basketball, swim & dive, wrestling, rifle, gymnastics, and indoor track.
In order to participate, there are 2 items that need to be completed prior to the first day of tryouts.
1) Sports Physical
Completed and turned in to Athletic Trainer Chris Hogge (chogge@fcps.edu)
2) Activity Registration
This is an online submission - it encompasses the Emergency Care Form and Concussion Education Training
The Activities Office will be holding a Winter Meet the Coach Night on Wednesday October 26th at 6:30pm in the Auditorium. Individual sport break out sessions will follow directly after the main session.
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!
FUNDRAISERS
Woodson Chorus
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There will be a Woodson Chorus Fundraiser this Wednesday, October 19 from 4-8 PM at Chipotle, 9506 Main St Fairfax location. The online ordering code is: E8H2Z6T. |
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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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 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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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.
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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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: 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
AP Test Opt-Out Deadline THIS FRIDAY
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 this 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.
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
“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.
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
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
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