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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
- WOODSON CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
- CAVS SPORTS
- FUNDRAISERS
- RESOURCES FOR WOODSON STUDENTS, PARENTS & FAMILIES
- FCPS NEWS & EVENTS
- REPEAT INFORMATION FOR REFERENCE
SCHEDULE REMINDERS
THIS WEEK
Wednesday, November 23 - Friday, November 25 - School and Office Holiday; Thanksgiving
NEXT WEEK
Monday, November 28 - Classes resume - ODD day
Thursday, December 1 - Deadline to submit the 2023-24 School Year Calendar Survey (optional) - Details under FCPS News & Events
LOOKING AHEAD
Wednesday, December 7 - Last day to donate gift cards for teacher/staff holiday party giveaway - Details under PTSO News
Tuesday, December 13 - PTSO-hosted Winterfest Staff Luncheon - volunteers needed - Details under PTSO News
Monday, December 19, 2022 - Tuesday, January 3, 2023 - Winter Break
FCPS 2022-2023 School Year Calendar
Woodson's Events & Activities Calendar
PTSO NEWS
Woodson Community gives generously to help families at Thanksgiving
We’re excited to share that the PTSO purchased over $4,200 in grocery gift cards to support 22 families in our school community this Thanksgiving. We also want to send a special thank you to the Office of Student Services and to the school counselors and clinicians for helping to identify families and distribute grocery cards.
As many families are struggling this year, we are deeply grateful to the Woodson community for opening your hearts and giving so generously.
Gift Card Collection for Teachers and Staff
The PTSO invites all Woodson families to celebrate and recognize our wonderful teachers and staff this holiday season.
Additionally, Woodson PTSO is collecting gift cards to raffle at the Annual Holiday Party for the Teachers and Staff on Monday, December 12th. Parents, families, and students are invited to send in donated gift cards to the front office in an envelope addressed “Attn: Celeste Jones, Holiday Party Raffle Prizes.”
We kindly ask that we receive all donations by Wednesday, December 7th. Please contact Celeste Jones at cbjones@fcps.edu for more information.
PTSO Needs Your Help with the Staff Winterfest Luncheon
After a hiatus during COVID, the PTSO is bringing back the wildly popular Staff Winterfest Luncheon on Tuesday, December 13th. We’re especially excited for the sense of community and gratitude that just wasn’t the same with the holiday snack wagon the past couple of years.
Many hands will make light work! Please consider helping us pull off this well-deserved party for our staff. Volunteer opportunities include donating food, helping decorate, loaning/donating holiday decorations, DJing holiday music, setting up, serving, and cleaning up after the event.
Click here to sign up!
Questions? Contact Kristi Irvin at kristi.t.irvin@gmail.com
PTSO Meeting with Detective Reyolds
The PTSO meeting on November 15th featured Detective Kevin Reyolds, FCPD Overdose Investigations Unit. He discussed opioid (in particular, fentanyl) use and fatalities in Fairfax County. Parents are encouraged to check in with their students and discuss the high risk of fentanyl overdose. In addition, this guide informs parents about emojis commonly used when referencing drugs: DEA's Emoji Drug Code: Decoded.
The next PTSO meeting is Tuesday, January 10, 2023. (No December meeting.) Megan McLaughlin is scheduled to speak at the meeting. Ms. McLaughlin is our Braddock District representative to the School Board.
WOODSON NEWS & EVENTS
Community Service Hours Opportunity
If your student needs Community service hours, the Woodson library can help.
Woodson students can participate in HATS for SOME in the Woodson library. Students will be making a hat or scarf on a loom for the clothing closet at SOME.org, a shelter in Washington DC.
We meet each Wednesday, from 3:15pm-4:15pm in the Woodson Library. Students also have the opportunity to work on their hat, with teacher permission, during Learning Seminar.
Can’t stay after school? Students can make hats/scarves at home and credit will still be given. **See Mrs. Muir for more details on working from home. **
The Woodson library is currently in need of the following items:
Looms: 36 peg size only, Crochet hooks size G, H, I, K, J Red Heart Yarn, weight # 4. (No light colored or white yarn.)
If you have any questions, please have your student go to Schoology and look for Woodson Library. Details about our service learning can be found in the folder labeled Woodson Service Learning Project: Hats for Some.
Any questions or if you would like to donate yarn, looms or supplies, please email Lisa Muir at lkmuir@fcps.edu.
Woodson Student Services
Here are some important upcoming dates:
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Monday, November 28th: Transcript Request Form due for January 1 deadlines. See the Senior Padlet for the form and related resources.
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Wednesday, November 30th: 10th grade lesson (Career Planning) during 3rd period
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Wednesday, November 30th: Apprenticeship application deadline. See the Career Padlet for details.
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Friday, December 2nd: 9th grade lesson (High School Essential Skills) during 3rd period
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Tuesday, December 6th: 11th Grade Signs of Suicide (SOS) Prevention Lesson during 3rd period
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Tuesday, January 10th: 11th grade lesson (Post Secondary Planning) during 3rd period
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Wednesday, January 11th: Junior Parent Night, 6:30-8pm in Woodson Auditorium
Students are welcome to visit Student Services or email their counselors at any time.
Winter Coat Drive
If you have a coat to give, your student can drop it off at E-114 or contact Maria Giuliani.
Family Liaison | Enlaces de Familia
703-503-4792 | mggiuliani@fcps.edu
Senior Photos - Last Chance
This is the last chance for your senior to take their senior portraits and make it in the yearbook! The last portrait session at Woodson is on Wednesday, December 7th in Cav Hall. You must register for a time. Walk-ins are not allowed. To sign up visit: https://pickatime.com/vosphoto/Woodson2023.
If you have questions about ordering, please email seniors@vosphoto.com.
WOODSON CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
Woodson Band
Senior Regional Orchestra
The Woodson Orchestra & Band students pictured here were selected to participate in the 2022 Senior Regional Orchestra at West Potomac HS. They are eligible to audition for All-VA State Orchestra in February 2023.
Woodson Chorus
Join us for our Winter Chorus Concert on Thursday, December 1 at 7 PM in the Woodson Auditorium! Come early (between 5:30 - 6:45 p.m.) to do some Holiday shopping at our See’s Candies Pop Up Shop in the lobby. All proceeds go to the Woodson Choral Program.
Chorus Parents: The December Booster Meeting will be a Dessert on Broadway (DOB) planning meeting on Saturday, December 3 at 10 am in the Chorus Room. Parents of the DOB cast are expected to attend; all parents who want to help with the show are welcome, too.
Woodson Drama
From left - Alyce Visioli, Ian Conner, and Peter Gardner performed in One Man, Two Guvnors. For the Cappies review of the Woodson Production click here.
CAVS SPORTS
Ice Hockey
Woodson Ice Hockey had a busy weekend with both the Varsity and Junior Varsity teams in action. The Varsity team took on Lake Braddock/Fairfax. The team jumped out to a 1 to 0 lead after the first period, but was not able to get any more goals past the Lake Braddock/Fairfax goalie and lost the game 5 to 1. The team generated 34 shots on goal. The lone goal was scored by Everett Liu (TJ). The Junior Varsity team had better luck, beating Hayfield/South County 6 to 2. Theo Anderson led the way with two goals. Will Wo, Henry Persky, and Ian Santamauro each chipped in with a goal as well.
The teams will be off for Thanksgiving. They next take the ice on December 2nd when the JV team will host Hayfield/South County at Mount Vernon Ice Rink (puck drop 6:30 pm) and the Varsity team will play West Springfield at The Saint James in the late game (puck drop 9:50 pm). Come out and support the teams! It is a lot of fun and admission is free!
Cavalier Basketball Scrimmages This Week
Tuesday, November 22nd
Boys Basketball vs.Madison (Home)
Girls Varsity vs. Wakefield/Freedom Woodbridge (Away)
Woodson Booster Spirit Wear Store
Winter Sports Updates Coming Soon!
FUNDRAISERS
Woodson Chorus - See's Candy Fundraiser
Woodson Chorus is selling See's Candies! Go to our online storefront and place your order before December 2, and between 20%-50% of the sale will go to support the choral program. Items from our storefront are available now for shipping.
Get delicious stocking stuffers and gifts for friends and family this Holiday season AND support Woodson Chorus. Thank you! Click here to access the Woodson Chorus online See’s Storefront
Order Your 2022-23 Woodson Yearbook
Early Bird Pricing ends January 1, 2023
Don't miss out - reserve your student's copy of the yearbook today! A limited quantity of yearbooks is printed every year and they WILL sell out. Preordering is the only way to guarantee getting a copy.
Click here to order and type in Woodson's code - 5278
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 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
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 Strategic Improvement Survey
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Fairfax County Public Schools’ (FCPS) Office of Research and Strategic Improvement (ORSI) is seeking to understand your and your child’s experiences this school year. Your voice is critical to understanding the successes and challenges of teaching and learning this year. The information you and other families provide will be used along with other data to make improvements that support schools, students, and staff.
You should be able to complete the survey in about 15 minutes. Only staff in ORSI will be able to see your responses. This survey is anonymous; no one, including ORSI, will be able to link your responses to you or your child. By answering the questions in this survey, you are consenting to participate. Thank you for your thoughtful response. The perspective of FCPS families is vital to understanding the successes and challenges of teaching and learning this school year.
Please complete the survey by 8pm on Friday, November 28. Click one of the links below to begin the survey in your preferred language.
Please note that this survey is optional. If you have technical questions about the functioning of the family survey, please contact Mary Richardson at msrichardson@fcps.edu. If you have specific questions about your child’s learning, please contact staff at their school.
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Post-Thanksgiving COVID Diagnostic Testing
COVID diagnostic testing will be available for FCPS teachers, staff, and students at five locations across the county November 28-30 from 5 to 8 p.m. This testing is for those who are either experiencing COVID symptoms or have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID. Appointments are not required, but registration must be completed before testing. Visit the COVID testing webpage for more information.
FCPS Calendar Survey: Make Your Voice Heard!
FCPS parents/caregivers, employees, and students in grades 7-12 were emailed an invitation to take the 2023-24 School Year Calendar Survey. This survey is part of an annual process to gather input from the community to help develop the school year calendar for the following year.
Please complete the survey by Thursday, December 1, and make your voice heard! For more information or help filling out the survey, please visit our website.
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.
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.
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
Rainbow Fentanyl Warning
The DEA has issued a public warning educating the community about rainbow fentanyl. These particular pills are targeted to youth and young adults with its colorful candy-like appearance making them look harmless. Rainbow Fentanyl resembles playground chalk before it is pressed into pills.
The trend is to crush the pills, smoke it off of a piece of aluminum foil, with the theory that it is “safer” than snorting. When burned, it often gives off a distinct odor of burned rubber. While we have not seen Rainbow Fentanyl yet, Perc 30’s or Blues are popular among adolescents and young adults in Fairfax County and the surrounding areas. Fentanyl is also found in counterfeit prescription pills, cocaine, Xanax, and other licit and illicit drugs.
The Medical Examiner from the Virginia Department of Health recently released its 1st quarter data for 2022 stating 483 people have died from fatal fentanyl overdoses in the state. For Fairfax County data and additional information on youth substance use, please see the Fairfax County Youth Substance Trends webinar.
Please see Woodson admin or counselors for any assistance you may need! We are here for our community and want to keep everyone SAFE!
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
Find Woodson PTSO on Facebook
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