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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
Tuesday, January 31 - Deadline to submit PTSO Spring Grant Application - Details under PTSO News & Events
Wednesday, February 1 - Gap Year Fair, 6:30-9pm at West Springfield HS - Details under FCPS News & Events
NEXT WEEK
Wednesday, February 8 - Sophomore Night, 6:30-8pm, Auditorium - Details under Woodson News & Events
LOOKING AHEAD
Saturday, February 11 - Fire & Ice WInter Dance - Details under Woodson News & Events
Tuesday, February 14 - Virtual PTSO Meeting
Friday, February 24 - International Night - Details under Woodson News & Events
FCPS 2022-2023 School Year Calendar
Woodson's Events & Activities Calendar
PTSO NEWS
TODAY IS THE DEADLINE for PTSO Spring Grant Applications
This spring, the PTSO has $4500 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 form.
If you have any questions please email Sara Mastro saralmastro@yahoo.com.
The firm deadline to submit this form is Tuesday, January 31st.
WOODSON NEWS & EVENTS
SIS Availability
FCPS Weekly Progress Reports will not be sent to parents through Monday, February 6th during second quarter grading and report card generation.
Additionally, the Grade Book and Report Card modules in ParentVUE and StudentVUE will be closed until Monday, February 6th at 6 am.
Back to School Night Parent Survey
The Woodson Administration is open to feedback for SY2023-24's Back to School Night (BTSN).
Take this Back to School Night Survey to share your thoughts on what works best for your family and what you want to see in BTSN this Fall.
Woodson Student Services
Here are some important upcoming dates for Student Services related events:
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Wednesday and Thursday, February 1st and 2nd: Teacher feedback meetings during all classes (teachers will conference individually with students during each class over these two days to provide feedback on course selections for next year)
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Friday, February 3rd: Academic Advising for Juniors begins
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Wednesday, February 8th: Sophomore Night, 6:30pm-8pm in Woodson Auditorium
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Friday, February 17th: Academic Advising for Sophomores begins
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Monday, February 27th: Academic Advising for Freshmen begins
The Student Services Padlets are always a great source of information and updates from Student Services! If you need additional resources to help with organization, time management, study skills, etc., you can find them through our Academic Supports Padlet. As always, students are welcome to visit Student Services or email their counselors at any time.
Sophomore Night for the Class of 2025
Sophomore Night for the Class of 2025 will take place on Wednesday, February 8th from 6:30-8pm in the Woodson Auditorium.
Please join us to learn about College & Career Planning and Next Steps for Rising Juniors. We will have a College Director of Admissions speak about how “College is a Match to be made and not a Prize to be won.”
This event is for Sophomores & their Families. No registration required.
Woodson Parent Book Club
The Woodson Library is interested in hosting a parent book club. Our goal is to read Young Adult fiction or nonfiction titles followed by a discussion of the book titles in connection with Woodson’s High School Values.
Parents can select a book of their choice with the only requirement being that is a Young Adult title.
Date and time are to be determined if there's interest from the Woodson community. Please contact Lisa Muir, Woodson Librarian, lkmuir@fcps.edu if you are interested.
Potential Meeting times: Last Thursday of the Month. 7pm. Woodson Library or via ZOOM.
US Service Academy & ROTC Program Night
Woodson's US Service Academy & ROTC Program Night is on Tuesday, February 7th at 7pm at Oakton HS.
The presentation will include a panel of experts from all military service academies and each branch of ROTC as well as a representative from a Congressional Office. Students have the opportunity to meet individually with the representatives, ask questions and pick up materials.
No pre-registration required. Open to ALL Grade Levels!
P.S. I Love You Day
The Woodson Leadership Class is hosting P.S. I LOVE YOU Day on Friday, February 10th.
The goal of PS I Love You Day is to spread happiness and love to promote mental health awareness. We want to raise awareness among students about mental health in the hopes of making a difficult conversation easier.
On Friday, February 10th, we encourage the Woodson community to wear purple to foster kindness and a welcoming environment. Special PS. I Love You Day long sleeve shirts go on sale Monday, February 6th between the cafeterias for $20.
Winter Dance on February 11th
The Winter Dance is Saturday, February 11th, from 8-11 in the Aux gym.
The winter dance, the Snow Ball, has returned after a two-year hiatus. The theme is Fire and Ice and the dress is festive formal (a step below semi-formal).
Tickets cost $10 and all proceeds from the dance benefit the Woodson Buddies. Tickets for the dance go on sale on-line Friday, January 27th. Tickets may also be purchased in-person during all lunches between the cafeterias beginning on Monday, January 30th.
Purchase tickets online here: Purchase Tickets Here
Students bringing a date/friend from another school must complete the guest form. Guest forms can be picked up in the main office.
International Night
International Night will take place on Friday, February 24th! This night offers a chance for the Woodson community to come together and celebrate its many cultures. At this time students, families, and friends are heavily encouraged to sign up to participate in the show's potluck, fashion show, and performances.
Rehearsals will take place Tuesday, February 14th (optional, but highly recommended), Wednesday, February 22nd, and Thursday, February 23rd (dress rehearsal) approximately 3:00-6:00 pm.
If you have any questions please email wtwfortheculture@gmail.com
WOODSON CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
Woodson Chorus
 Thank you to the Woodson Choral Department, the choral booster parents, and our amazingly talented kids for a top-notch Dessert on Broadway weekend.
The 34th year of this awesome Broadway revue was a great success. Audience members laughed, cried, and resisted the urge to get up and dance! Over 1,000 tickets were sold for the three performances this weekend.
Thank you to the Woodson community for their support. You can next catch Woodson Chorus perform at their Pre-Assessment Concert in the Woodson Auditorium at 7PM on Thursday, March 9th.
Woodson Winter Guard
 Congratulations to the Woodson Winter Guard in their first competition this past Saturday. Woodson walked away with a First Place finish in their division out of 13 other winter guard teams.
Come out and support the team for their next competition this Saturday, 4th of February at Patriot HS (10504 Kettle Run Road, Nokesville, VA 20181). Woodson’s scheduled performance time is 12:30pm. Tickets are $15 for Adults (+11) and $10 for Seniors and Children. Find information about the competition HERE. Hope to see you there.
CAVS SPORTS
Varsity Updates
Girls Basketball
The Lady Cavs delivered a 52-33 victory over Fairfax on Senior Night. Emma Komaily led scoring with 25 points followed by Annie Madison with 9 and Jada Ramos-Diggs with 7. Sabina Niedrick was the chairwoman of the boards, pulling down 9 rebounds.
South County defeated Woodson 75-56 on Friday. Sabina Niedrick scored 17 points in three quarters of action, Emma Komaily added 11 points, while Brooke Godlove contributed a feisty 10 points and 5 rebounds. After a defenseless first quarter, Julia Oleyar amped up the Red Room crowd by taking a hard charge to blunt a run by the Stallions.
Ice Hockey
The team celebrated its seniors on Friday night when it took on top ranked Washington Liberty. The team controlled the game until late in the third period. Unfortunately, Washington Liberty scored a late goal to take a 5 to 4 lead and then got an empty netter to make the final score 6 to 4. Everett Liu (TJ) led scorers for our team with two goals. Matt Reinke also scored a goal with Derek Hanson assisting on two and senior Will Wo also getting an assist.
On Sunday night, the team dropped its final regular season against high-powered Forest Park/Hylton, 9 to 3. The team was missing several key players due to the game being played on a non-traditional Sunday night instead of Friday night and had trouble matching up with the speed and power of the Forest Park/Hylton team. Henry Persky, Matt Reinke, and Sam Walker (Robinson) scored goals for the team, with Carson Edington, Antonio Nevano (Robinson) and Seth Bond (Robinson) providing assists.
The varsity team will play again in the first round of the playoffs on Friday, February 10th. Details are still to be announced. Meanwhile, the Junior Varsity will play on Friday, February 3rd against Hayfield/South County. The game is at The St James. Puck drop is at 8:20 and as always, admission is free.
 Woodson Seniors: Will Wo, Matt Reinke, Ian Santamauro, and Nathan Coons
Swim & Dive
The Woodson girls team, who finished the regular season undefeated, is now also the Patriot District Champions! This past weekend’s District meet was an exciting two days, with many swimming their best times and making regional and state cuts.
Congratulations to our District champs in the individual events: Ava Craig in the 200 Free, Jillian Ferrari in the 50 Free and 100 Back, and Lien Nguyen in the 500 Free. And Nathaniel Grannis finished as the District Dive champion.
In addition, the girls 400 Free Relay team of Ava Craig, Catherine McClure, Brigid Donohoe and Jillian Ferrari won their relay, while also setting the Patriot District Record.
Next up this weekend, Regionals at the Oak Marr Rec Center. Friday, Feb 3 is the Swim and Dive Regional Prelims, starting at 5:30pm. With the Finals on Saturday, Feb 4 at 5:30pm.
Cavalier Sports This Week
Tuesday, January 31st
Boys Basketball vs. West Springfield 4:30/5:45/7:30 (Home)
Girls Basketball @ Fairfax 4:30/5:45/7:30 (Away)
Wednesday, February 1st
Wrestling Districts @ Robinson 11:30 am (Away)
Track Districts Day 1 @ PG Sports Plex 4:30 pm (Away)
Gymnastics Districts @ Fairfax 4:15pm (Away)
Thursday, February 2nd
Gymnastics vs. LB, Lang, Ann, McLean @ Lake Braddock 6:00pm (Away)
Friday, February 3rd
Boys Basketball @ Lake Braddock 4:30/5:45/7:30 (Away)
Girls Basketball vs. Lake Braddock 4:30/5:45/7:30 (Home)
Swim and Region Dive 8:45 (B) 12:30 (G) @ Oak Marr (Away)
Swim and Dive Region Prelims 5:30pm @ Oak Marr (Away)
Track District Day 2 @ PG Sports Plex 4:30pm (Away)
Saturday, February 4th
Boys Varsity Basketball @ VA Prep Classic (@ VA Wesleyen univ) 4:00pm (Away)
Swim and Dive District Finals @ Oak Marr 5:30PM (Away)
Woodson Booster Spirit Wear Store
Visit our Woodson Athletic Boosters spiritwear store!
New Items!!
¾ sleeve baseball shirt
Comfort Colors crewneck
Cavaliers t-shirts in mens/womens sizes
CAVS white out shirt
We also have our classic spirit wear including hoodies, flannels, sweatpants, hats, and t-shirts!
Click here to shop now!
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FUNDRAISERS
Student-organized Fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Order Your 2022-23 Woodson Yearbook
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 - A great way to prepare for the upcoming tests!
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.
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 OR 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.
VIP Graduation Tickets
Are you looking forward to graduation at Eagle Bank Arena? Enjoy it even more with VIP seats! The names of 10 lucky people will be drawn and will win 8 amazing seats.
Click HERE to enter the raffle for prime seating!
This is a fundraiser for Cavalier Cruise (All Night Grad Party!)
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! OR $25 cash or check at pick-up.
Text/Call Miklos Kiss at 703-975-7928 to arrange pick-up at his house.
Questions? Contact Miklos Kiss miklos.c.kiss@outlook.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, On-Demand, Online Tutoring
Unless they’ve been opted out, students can access Tutor.com through Schoology. Every session is personalized to meet students’ needs from remedial to advanced levels. Sessions focus on conceptual learning and critical thinking—not quick answers.
Learn more on FCPS’ Tutor.com webpage.
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
THIS WEDNESDAY! 2023 Gap Year Fair for Students and their Families
FCPS School Counseling Services and Go Overseas are co-hosting the annual FCPS Gap Year Fair on Wednesday, February 1st at West Springfield High School from 6:30 to 9:00pm. This event is for high school students and parents who are interested in learning more about the growing array of gap year opportunities.
The evening will begin with a presentation in the auditorium from 6:30 to 7:15pm, by Julia Rogers, Founder of EnRoute Consulting and Gap Year Association Board President. Immediately following, the program fair will be in the cafeteria from 7:15 to 9:00 p.m., with representatives from over 40 programs offering gap year opportunities. Students and their families are invited to meet the representatives and learn about the variety of experiences available.
Students are encouraged to pre-register for this event.
High School Academy Open Houses
 FCPS high school academies are holding open houses this winter.
Fairfax Academy: Tuesday, February 7th 6:30-7:30pm
A high school academy is a center within a high school that offers advanced technical and specialized courses that can prepare students for postsecondary education and/or career fields. Students enrolling in Academy elective courses will be provided with opportunities to participate in a variety of career experiences including shadowing, mentoring, and/or internships with local businesses.
Learn more and find the calendar of Academy Open Houses.
FCPS 2022-2023 School Year Calendar
Strategic Plan Engagement Sessions for Students and the Community
Strategic Plan: Make Your Students’ Voice Count! Strategic Planning is in process and will incorporate feedback from school staff, families, students, and community partners and organizations. Please encourage your students to participate in this unique opportunity to share their voices.
FCPS is currently seeking secondary students in grades 7-12 who are interested in participating in a Strategic Plan focus group. This focus group provides an opportunity to share feedback in a small group with other FCPS students and a trained facilitator.
FCPS is hosting virtual focus groups for secondary students in February and March:
Thursday, February 9th, 3:30-5 p.m. or 5:30-7 p.m.
Thursday, March 16th, 3:30-5 p.m. or 5:30-7 p.m.
Interested students should check their email for a form to sign up for the focus groups. Students will be asked to provide their student ID, so their parents/caregivers can be identified and contacted to ask for consent to participate.
If you have any questions about the student focus groups or you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact strategicplan@fcps.edu.
Register Now to Attend a Community Forum!
Check out the schedule of Community Forums and register for the one that is most convenient for you. Community Forums will provide every resident an opportunity to participate in and influence the direction of FCPS’ Strategic Plan, prior to its completion and formal adoption by the School Board. Learn more about our strategic planning process.
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: 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 website.
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
FCPS Quick Links
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Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information
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.
FCPS Inclement Weather Procedures
The first five inclement weather days will be traditional “snow days” with no school activities. After those five days, FCPS will use the flexibility provided by the Virginia General Assembly to have unscheduled virtual learning days, whenever possible, to maintain the continuity of learning. Virtual learning on these days will be synchronous/live instruction, following the inclement weather virtual learning day schedule (includes a two-hour delay).
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
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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