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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
- SCHOOL YEAR-END CHECKLIST
- FCPS NEWS & EVENTS
- REPEAT INFORMATION FOR REFERENCE
SCHEDULE REMINDERS
THIS WEEK
Wednesday, May 31 - Last Day of Late Bus
Thursday, June 1 - 2023 Athletic College Commitment Ceremony
NEXT WEEK
Tuesday, June 6 - Graduation for the Class of 2023, 7:30pm EagleBank Arena; Underclass students dismiss at 10:30am
 LOOKING AHEAD
Monday, June 12 - Friday, June 16 - Final Exam Week - early release days - Details under Woodson News & Events
Friday, June 16 - Last Day of School; Early Release
FCPS 2022-2023 School Year Calendar
Woodson's Events & Activities Calendar
PTSO NEWS
Woodson's All Night Grad Party (Cav Cruise) NEEDS YOU!
Attention Freshmen, Sophomore, and Junior Parents!!
Woodson's All Night Grad Party (Cav Cruise) is a fun-filled celebration for Woodson’s graduates next Tuesday, June 6 into the morning of Wednesday, June 7, at The St. James in Springfield. Volunteering at this event is a great opportunity to pay it forward before your student is a senior!
Your help can make a HUGE DIFFERENCE and prevent the event from having to close down early. You can literally save the ship!
Thank you to those who have already signed up. There are many volunteer slots still open - especially the 1:00-5:00 a.m. timeframe. Click here to sign up!!
Thank You to All the Bakers
PTSO thanks the many parents and grandparents that baked and bagged cookies for Student Appreciation Day. Special kudos to WTW Student Government leaders Hannah Kuehn and Ellise Reuther for organizing, inspiring, and executing this event.
 Our world is a better place because of people like Hannah and Ellise.
Hannah picking up the cookies.
Your kids enjoying cookies during lunch.
Call for PTSO President
The PTSO is looking for a hero to step up as President for the 2023-24 school year.
Shared thoughts from outgoing President Mik Kiss “(The job) is not impossible. I have a full time job and travel quarterly to the Middle East. Being PTSO President is more rewarding than my day job working for the Air Force. I get to meet so many nice parents and teachers. Even better are days I go into the school and see the building alive with our kids that are growing into young adults. It gives me hope for the future. We get to make a difference and make life better for others. If I still had a son or daughter at the school I would ask to serve longer. I promise to help whoever steps up.”
Ready to be a hero by taking on this enriching and rewarding role? Have questions? Contact Mik at 703-975-7928 or miklos.c.kiss@outlook.com
Announcing the Cav Cupboard to serve Woodson families in need
Over the past few years, we have seen an increase in financial hardship and food insecurity in the Woodson community. In response, Woodson High School is opening Cav Cupboard, a pantry that will provide food and other household needs to our families in need. The pantry will be used by appointment only and managed by the school counselors in a discreet and respectful way. Thanks to a partnership with Britepaths, generous financial support from Karen Rasmussen, and support of the Woodson Administration, we have secured a location, shelving and a wagon and are now ready to stock the pantry in time to make the first distributions before the end of the school year when families struggle without the help of free school breakfast and lunch. Please read below to learn how you can help stock Cav Cupboard.
HELP STOCK THE CAV CUPBOARD for families in need:
Click here to visit the Cav Cupboard Amazon Wishlist – all items that you purchase will be delivered directly to Woodson High School and directed to the Cav Cupboard.
You can also donate gift cards for local grocery stores, Walmart, Amazon. All gift cards should be dropped off at the front office and marked to the attention of the Cav Cupboard/Maria Giuliani.
Please consider helping with this important effort as the school year comes to a close.
Special thanks to Cav Cupboard Founding Staff Members:
Katilin Collier- Social Worker, CSS
Maria Giuliani- Family Liaison
Laura Totoro- Systems of Support Advisor
John Scholla- Systems of Support Advisor
Woodson PTSO representative – Amy Zganjar
WOODSON NEWS & EVENTS
Final Week For Seniors
Please see below the remaining schedule for the Seniors final week:
- Wednesday, May 31st
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Exam 1st Period, Graduation Rehearsal (Main Gym), Cap & Gown Pickup (Aux Gyn) All obligations must be settled before a cap & gown will be issued including payment of debts, fines, fees, and completion of the county mandated FCPS Senior Survey)
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Laptop Return Students must remove any stickers on their laptops before returning it. Students should make sure they return both their laptop and charger on that day. Students missing a charger must pay to replace it on MySchoolBucks. Replacement Laptop Cost: $481, Replacement Charger Cost: $23 Students not attending graduation may return their laptop and charger starting on Tuesday, May 23rd to the Tech Office (A112).
- Dismissal following Laptop Return and Cap & Gown Pickup
- Thursday, June 1st: No School for Seniors
- Grad Walk at Little Run ES, 2:30pm
- Friday, June 2nd: No School for Seniors
- Senior Awards Ceremony at 9:45-11:15am in the Auditorium
- Grad Walks at Olde Creek ES (2:30pm), and Fairfax Villa ES (3pm)
- Monday, June 5th: No School for Seniors
- Grad Walks at Oak View ES (10:30am), Canterbury Woods ES (2:30pm), Mantua ES (2:30pm), Wakefield Forest ES (2:30pm)
- Military Student Grad Walk at Woodson (2:30pm)
- Tuesday, June 6th: Graduation at EagleBank Arena at 7:30pm
- Seniors arrive at the Loading Dock at 6:30pm
Want to know all the important news and upcoming events for the Class of 2023? Visit the Senior Class News website.
Underclass Exam Week Schedule
Underclass final exams will take place the week of June 12th. Each exam day is a half day of school with dismissal at 11:30am.
Monday, June 12th - Period 5 & 7 Exams
Tuesday, June 13th - Periods 6 & 8 Exams
Wednesday, June 14th - Period 1 Exam and Locker Cleanout during 3rd Period
Thursday, June 15th - Periods 2 & 4 Exams
Friday, June 16th - Last Day of School; dismissal at 10:10am
Rising Senior Portrait Dates
It's time for the Class of 2024 to start scheduling formal senior portraits. Victor O’Neill Studios is Woodson’s official school photographer. Beat the fall rush and get your portraits done early at the school.
Session A is scheduled for Wednesday-Friday, July 5-7, 2023
The attire for the school’s yearbook pose will be in the traditional Tuxedos and Drapes. Victor O'Neill will provide the Tuxedo and Drapes. In addition to the yearbook session they also offer sessions that include casual/personality portraits and cap and gown portraits. Please follow this link to choose your session type and appointment time.
https://pickatime.com/vosphoto/Woodson2024
**Sessions are scheduled one at a time. Future session dates have not yet been announced. There will be another announcement when the next session is available for booking.**
If you have any questions please email seniors@vosphoto.com
WOODSON CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
Woodson Chorus
The choral awards banquet is Tuesday, May 30, 6-9 p.m..
CAVS SPORTS
Boys Varsity Lacrosse
The team faced Hayfield Secondary School in the 2nd round of Occoquan Regional Play-Offs. The Hawks were prepared to battle our Cavs from start to finish and the game was very much back & forth with goals, amazing saves and turnovers. The Cavs defense took on a very physical Hawks offense and held their ground. Bradley Brewington had his work cut out for him going up against the 4th top ranked FOGO player in the region. Goalie Aidan Dash had some amazing saves that rightfully earned him the game ball. Five Cavs got on the scoreboard! Junior Will Eby had 1 goal and 1 assist, Senior Walker Smith had 2 goals, Freshman Roman Braswell had 2 goals, Junior Carlos Ramierez had 1 goal and Junior Cameron Marks had 3 goals and 1 assist and then scored a 4th goal to force the game into Sudden VIctory Over-Time! Cameron’s 5th goal secured a Cavaliers OT victory! This was Cameron’s 3rd OT game winning goal for the season. The final score was 11-10.
The Cavs then took on the Robinson Rams in the third round of Regionals. Every player gave their best effort, with goals scored by Will Eby (1), Chris Kang (1) and Cameron Marks (1). The final score was 8-3. The Rams went on to become Occoquan Regional Champions.
Best of luck to the seniors in the future! Farewell to Evan Bernard, Ross Davidson, Matt Hyder, Chris Kang, Leo Lee, Nate Lester, Walker Smith and Hien Vo.
A big CONGRATULATIONS to the WTW players that were selected to Patriot All District & Occoquan All Region.
1st Team All-District: Junior Cameron Marks - Midfielder and Sophomore Soren Ebbesen - Defense.
Honorable Mention: Junior Will Eby - Attack, Freshmen Roman Braswell - Attack, Senior Walker Smith - Midfield, Junior Luke Tryon - Defense, Senior Matt Hyder - Defense, Nate Lester - Short Stick Defensive Midfielder, and Junior Andrew Brewington - Face Off.
1st Team All-Region: Junior Cameron Marks - Midfielder.
2nd Team All-Region: Sophomore Soren Ebbesen - Defense.
That’s a wrap from Woodson’s Varsity Boys Lacrosse! We will see you in the 2024 season! GO CAVS!!!
Tennis
Both the girls and boys tennis teams have had success in the postseason!
Congratulations to Cavs Joselyn Limbago and Ryan Battaglia for winning the District and Regional Singles Titles in girls and boys tennis. They will move on to States in Newport News on June 9.
Joselyn and Mia Kim were runners up in the region in girls doubles, as were Ryan and Nam Duong on the boys side.
Both the girls and boys teams will play Langley HS in the State Semifinals this Friday.
Way to go Woodson Tennis!!
Crew
The crew team finished off this season with a trip to the SRAA Nationals in Oak Ridge, TN on May 26-27. The Women’s 1st Varsity and Women’s 2nd Varsity qualified for this prestigious regatta by placing in the top crews in Virginia. If you see a member of the team, congratulate them for performing well enough to now be NATIONALLY RANKED! The future is bright for the Woodson Crew Team! If you’re interested in more information for next season, follow us on Instagram (@wtwoodsoncrew), contact Coach Tylander at bhtylander@fcps.edu, or fill out the Crew Interest Form!
Girls Lacrosse
Woodson girl’s lacrosse team wins the 6C Occoquan Region Title!
The Lady Cavs’ ride to the Occoquan championship started against the Lake Braddock Bruins. The Cavs soundly handled the Bruins winning the game 16 - 4. In the 2nd round of regions, the Woodson girls faced the Justice High School Wolves. The Woodson girls jumped out ahead early and held the lead throughout the game, defeating Justice 18 - 7. In the region championship game, the Cavs faced their cross-town rivals Robinson Rams. The score was in Woodson’s favor at the half, 5-4. The Cavs dominated time of possession in the second half by controlling the draw, forcing turnovers, and generating solid clears. The Cavs defense shut down Robinson’s offense and took home the Occoquan crown, winning 9 - 4.
Join the team Friday at Pat Cunningham stadium as they start their run in the State tournament against the Oakton Cougars.
Varsity Softball
In the second round of Regionals, the Cavs pulled out a hard-fought win at home against Alexandria City, 13-12. Woodson was led by Senior Co-Captains Elizabeth Schneider and Sarah Banker. Schneider went 2-4 at the plate, including a double and batted in 4-runs. Banker went 3-4 with a home run to right field and drove in 2-runs. Sedona Adams had 3-hits, including a double and had 3 RBI. Emma Fleming had three singles and drove in 2 runs. Ceci Temple also chipped in offensively by driving in 2 runs on 2 hits.
The win advanced Woodson to the Regional Quarterfinals where they faced undefeated Hayfield.
Down by a run entering their last at bat, the Cavs batted around with 13-batters coming to the plate. The key offensive blow came when Claire Warden hit a grand slam home run to center field to push the lead to 7 runs.
The 18-11 win was led by Ally Geronime, with a triple, a single, and 2 hit by pitches. Her stat line also included: an RBI and 2 runs scored. Syd Huffman and Banker had 3 hits apiece. Penny Elliott, Adams, and Fleming had 2 hits each.
The Cavs play against Robinson away tonight in a Regional Semifinal game at 6:30pm.
Congratulations to our All-District Team:
1st Team
Sarah Banker - Utility
Emma Fleming - Second Base
2nd Team
Sedona Adams – Third Base
Syd Huffman – Shortstop
Penny Elliott – Outfield
Congratulations to our Patriot District All-Tournament Team:
Claire Warden - Pitcher
Cavalier Sports This Week
Tuesday, May 30th
Varsity Baseball Region Semifinals @ Lake Braddock 6:30pm (Away)
Varsity Softball Region Semifinals @ Robinson 6:30pm (Away)
Wednesday, May 31st
No Events Scheduled
Thursday, June 1st
No Events Scheduled
Friday, June 2nd
Girls Varsity Lacrosse State Quarterfinals vs. Oakton 7:00pm (Home)
Boys Tennis Team Quarterfinals @ Langley TBD (Away)
Girls Tennis Team Quarterfinals @ Langley TBD (Away)
Varsity Baseball Region Finals @ TBD 6:30pm (Must win Tuesday)
Varsity Softball Region Finals @ TBD 6:30pm (Must win Tuesday)
VHSL State Track Meet Day 1 @ Newport News (Away)
Saturday, June 3rd
VHSL State Track Day 2 @ Newport News (Away)
College Commitment Ceremony
Woodson Sports Physical Night - Wednesday, June 14th
Each year, it is required that all student athletes have a completed VHSL physical on file before participating in sports.The goal of Sports Physical Night is to provide a complete pre-participation examination screening that will leave student athletes with a valid VHSL physical for the entirety of the 2023-24 school year. The cost for the physical is $50.
The Athletic Training Program receives no funding from FCPS, and this event is their ONLY fundraiser for the year. ALL proceeds go towards helping the program purchase supplies. Without your support we would not be able to provide the services we do for our student athletes.
Sign up for an appointment for a physical here. If you cannot make the event on June 14, but still want to support the FCPS Athletic Training Program, feel free to sign up for another school's event! Every school will host (or co-host) their own night.
Want to Volunteer??
In need of physicians and HCP's to complete the actual physical exams (MD, DO, NP, PA) as well other HCP’s comfortable with taking vital signs. If you are willing and able to donate your time, it is greatly appreciated. You can sign up here. Please spread the word and sign up sheet!
If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to reach out to Chris Hogge, ATC at chogge@fcps.edu .
2023 Woodson Athletic Summer Camps
The camp schedules have been released. For more information and to sign up please visit www.wtwoodsonsports.com
FUNDRAISERS
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 Garden Flags
Garden Flag Dimensions - 12"x17"
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
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
SCHOOL YEAR-END CHECKLIST
Lunch Money Refunds and Transfers
If you would like to request a refund of money on your student's MySchoolBucks lunch account or transfer the funds between students' accounts, please complete the following instructions.
Requesting a transfer of funds between my students' accounts
Meal account transfers can be requested by e-mailing the following information to mealaccountrefund@fcps.edu:
Transfer FROM: Transfer TO:
- Student Name 1. Student Name
- FCPS Student ID # 2. FCPS Student ID #
- School Name 3. School Name
Requesting a refund for my student's meal account
Meal account refunds can be requested by e-mailing the following information to mealaccountrefund@fcps.edu
- Student Name
- Student ID # (listed on the student's schedule)
- School Name
- Parent Name
- Street Address
- City, State and Zip code
- Phone #
Allow 4-6 weeks for transfers and refunds to be completed due to required audit documentation processing.
For full information regarding student lunch accounts, visit https://www.fcps.edu/node/31166.
Medication Pickup
The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than dismissal time on Friday, June 15th. Medication left in the health room after that time will be discarded.
It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian, however, with parent or guardian written permission, a high school student may transport over-the-counter medications to and from the health room.
If you have any questions, please contact the School Health Aide Celeste Delahunty at 703-503-4610 or cdelahunty@fcps.edu or the Public Health Nurse Amanda Yanchus at ayanchus@fcps.edu.
Underclass Students - Will You Be Returning to Woodson Next Year?
If you will not be attending Woodson HS this fall, please let Woodson Student Services know now. Please click here and fill out this form. This form was also mailed home with course requests for next year.
If your student intends to attend Woodson next year, there is no need to complete or return the form.
Student Services will make sure all transcripts and records are forwarded to your child’s new school so his/her file is complete. If you have any questions, please contact Woodson registrar Casey Delaney at 703-503-4622 or cdelaney@fcps.edu.
FCPS NEWS & EVENTS
Calling All FCPS Student Artists and Designers!
 FCPS is looking for student-designed graphics or artwork to represent the observances that are recognized on the FCPS School Year Calendar for 2023-24 (PDF).
Middle and high school students are encouraged to tap into their creativity to design visuals that accurately and positively represent the many religious observances recognized in the FCPS community. Visit the Design Challenge webpage for more information on eligibility and design guidelines. Submissions are due Sunday, June 11th.
FCPS Quick Links
FCPS 2022-2023 School Year Calendar
Future FCPS school year calendars: 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26
Dr. Reid's Weekly Reflections
FCPS Features
FCPS Parent Center
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.
Opt-In to No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for Students - NOW AVAILABLE
FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to begin offering virtual mental health services to high school students via live video sessions. Parents/caregivers who have been struggling to find a therapist for their child or who notice changes in their child’s behavior will be able to connect them virtually with a licensed therapist.
The first step for parents is to provide information through an opt-in form.
Teletherapy Services Opt-In Process
1 - Opt-In via SIS ParentVUE - Parents can Opt-In their children via SIS ParentVUE:
- Click on Student Info
- Click on Edit Information
- Click on the dropdown arrow, choose “Yes” to Opt-In
- Click Save Changes
 2 - Opt-In via Submitting an Opt-In Form to the School
For more details, visit FCPS’ Teletherapy webpage.
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.
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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