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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
- PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
- WOODSON NEWS & EVENTS
- CAVS SPORTS
- FUNDRAISERS
- RESOURCES FOR WOODSON STUDENTS, PARENTS & FAMILIES
- FCPS NEWS & EVENTS
- RECURRING NEWS & RESOURCES
SCHEDULE REMINDERS
THIS WEEK
Wednesday, November 1st - Woodson Key Club & INOVA Blood Drive
Friday, November 3rd - POG Career Day, End of 1st Quarter, Student 2 Hour Early Release
Saturday, November 4th, 10am - 4pm - Woodson Craft Show
NEXT WEEK
Monday, November 6th - First Day of Winter Sport Tryouts
Tuesday, November 7th, 7pm- Virtual PTSO Meeting
LOOKING AHEAD
Monday, December 18th-Monday, January 1st - Winter Break
Monday, March 25th-Friday, March 29th - Spring Break
Saturday, May 11th - Senior Prom
Thursday, June 6th, 2pm - Graduation for the Class of 2024 at EagleBank Arena, GMU
Wednesday, June 12th - Last Day of School
Woodson's Integrated Events and Activities Calendar
The complete FCPS 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
PTSO NEWS
The Cav Cupboard needs your support!
Please help support Woodson families this holiday season.
There are many families in our Woodson community struggling with hunger and food insecurity this year. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we have been able to provide snacks for students in need during the school day and gift cards for meals during the holiday breaks. In close coordination with school counselors, we are asking the parent community for help with two efforts: donations and/or gifts cards for families in need this holiday season, and help stocking the Cav Cupboard. Please find more information below including easy links to donate directly or to purchase needed items via our Amazon wishlist. Thank you!
We are collecting donations between now and Friday, December 8th and there are three ways you can help:
- Purchase and drop off gifts cards to local grocery stores (Safeway, Giant, Walmart, Target) in amounts ranging from $10 to $25 and drop them off in the front office (please give to Gina D’Angelo or Jackie O’Brien)
- Help stock the Cav Cupboard (student and family pantry) using the Amazon wishlist link below.
The Cav Cupboard will provide food and other household needs to our students and families in need and will be managed by the school counselors in a discreet and respectful way. 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.
Please consider helping with this important effort as we enter the Holiday season.
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK!
Send your best photos from the week to WoodsonWeMail23@gmail.com or post to the Facebook page to be considered for the next edition of WeMail!
Woodson Unified Soccer Team!
Photo by Stephanie Claffy Crump
Unified Soccer Tournament
Photo by Stephanie Claffy Crump
Woodson’s Rafael Pena sacking West Potomac’s QB
Photo by David Pena
  Woodson rowers representing at the Head of the Charles regatta in Boston last week!
Photos by Jenn McRobbie
WOODSON NEWS & EVENTS
Summer Study Abroad 2024
Center for International Education and Exchange Visit - Merit and Needs Based Scholarship Available
Wednesday, November 8th, 2023 - After school student meeting in room E 126 at Woodson.
Thursday, November 9th, 2023 - Zoom meeting with parents 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Zoom Link. Meeting ID: 838 1203 4146
Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 - In-Person meeting at Annandale HS 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Are you interested in a summer study abroad in high school? The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) has international programs for language and culture, STEM, social change and arts and culture in 35 different countries around the world.
Students are invited to choose 3-4 week-long experiential learning programs that run in over 30 study centers worldwide in Summer 2024! All Language and Culture (L&C) programs are educationally aligned with the ACTFL standard of language learning in secondary school. Students participating in L&C programs can opt-in for 4 college credits for only $150.00. CIEE School of record is fully accredited by Tulane University.
You can view the Summer 2024 Flyer to see what opportunities are available. A CIEE representative will be at Woodson High School to meet with students after school on Wednesday, November 8th in room E 126 and there will also be an evening meeting session via Zoom (see link above). We hope students and parents can attend one of the information sessions to learn more about this opportunity.
There are two different types of scholarships available. The first is needs based scholarships, which are available for language programs for students in grades 9-11. Merit scholarships are available for students of all levels.
For more information, please visit the CIEE website and watch this video to see what a summer abroad experience is all about. If you are interested in learning more about the program, fill out this interest form. If you have any questions contact Mr. Lee Hedrick at lrhedrick@fcps.edu.
Travel to France and Spain - Spring Break 2024
The trip - The ten day spring break 2024 trip combines the best of art and culture of Paris, Monaco and Barcelona along with the small town charm of Provence and the French Riviera. There are multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites stops along the way including the Roman Pont du Gard, the Roman arena in Arles, the fortified town of Carcassonne and the architectural works of Gaudi in Spain. There is also a boat ride on the Seine in Paris, biking in Barcelona and free time to explore along the way. Here is a link to the trip website for more information: https://webapp.acis.com/api/v1/group/get_group_pdf?year=2024&group=28337
The cost - The trip includes flights to and from Washington DC to Europe, all transportation in the country by bus and a flight from Paris to Nice, daily breakfast and dinners, all lodging, tips for the guide and bus driver, a tour guide that stays with us on the bus and tour guides at the different sites. What is not included? You will need to purchase your own lunch for the day, your ice cream, and any souvenirs you wish to purchase.
The organizers - The trip is not an official school trip, but it is being organized by Woodson teachers and ACIS. ACIS is leader in overseas student travel and has been used by Woodson teachers for more than 24 years.
Additional information - How to register for the trip: https://acis.com/tripsite-trip-overview/?key=MjAyNHwyODMzNw
Frequently asked questions - https://acis.com/parents/faqs/#registration
If you have any questions contact Mr. Lee Hedrick at lee.hedrick@yahoo.com or stop by room E 126 at Woodson.
Woodson Chorus
Woodson Spiritwear has arrived! Your student can pick their items up in the Chorus Room. We have a limited supply of ‘vintage’ sweatshirts, flannel bottoms, and long sleeve t-shirts whose prices have dropped. Contact Amy Quigley for sizes and prices @ amyquig@gmail.com Thanks for showing your Chorus Spirit.
Woodson Key Club & INOVA Blood Drive
Woodson Key Club is partnering with INOVA Blood Drive tomorrow, Nov. 1st in the Aux Gym and we have 182 slots to fill! We encourage students to come to Ms. Phu's room G119 to pick up a parent consent form! We would love to have parents donate blood too, so please email Marie Phu at mphu@fcps.edu to schedule an appointment time between 8am-2pm. Parent appointments are required, as Woodson will not accept walk-ins.
Woodson High School Craft Show - Saturday, November 4th
Spread the word about this wonderful show to your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, etc. Our high quality crafters will offer something for every taste and budget. Admission is Free!
woodsoncraftshow@gmail.com
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FCPS DECA Needs Judges |
Woodson DECA members will be joining hundreds of other competitors at the FCPS DECA District Leadership Conference on Monday, November 6, 2023 at Oakton High School.
Approximately 100 judges are needed to make this event successful. Please feel free to share with anyone you think would enjoy this experience! Judge orientation will begin at 1:00 pm. Competitions should be completed no later than 5:00 pm. To register as a judge, please complete the Google form below:
http://bit.ly/_FCPS_DECA_DLC2023
To view examples of DECA role-play situations, please go to: https://www.deca.org/high-school-programs/competitive-events-sample-videos-hs/
Please note, at this level of competition, FCPS does not offer team decision making events.
Your support of the Fairfax County Public Schools marketing and DECA program is greatly appreciated!
Senior Baby Ads for Yearbook
Deadline: January 27, 2024
Celebrate your senior with a baby ad in the yearbook! Visit www.yearbookordercenter.com and type in Woodson’s code – 5278. Select the option to “Start your Ad” and create your own ad celebrating your 2024 grad.
The photo above is a half-page baby ad.
College & Career Center Information
For more information, registration links & additional events, please visit the live Calendar
Resources for College & Career planning can be found on the Woodson College & Career Padlets. Students must go to Naviance to sign up for our College Rep Visits and then create their own E-Hall Pass to the Career Center. Visit Notes and Rep Contact Info can be accessed on our College Rep Visits Padlet.
Questions? Please email cliebmosley@fcps.edu.
Partners for Safe Teen Driving Seminars
Attention all 10th grade students and their parents. All new drivers and parents must attend a state mandated traffic safety seminar, Partners for Safe Teen Driving. Please mark your calendar for the Woodson seminars for 2023-2024. Seminars will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will take place in the Woodson Auditorium.
Wednesday, November 15th
Monday, February 12th
Monday, April 15th
Questions? Please contact David O'Hara at DGOHara@fcps.edu.
Follow Us on Social Media!
For the most up to date information on activities and ongoing events at Woodson, please follow us on Instagram at @woodsoncavalry AND @wtwoodsonhs.
Juniors and Seniors can also follow your class at: @wtwclassof2024 OR @wtwclassof25
Athletics can be followed at - @woodsoncavathletics
Follow the Woodson PTSO on Facebook!
Follow the Woodson Library @woodsonlibrary
Follow Woodson Student Services at @wtwstudentsvcs
Follow Woodson College & Career Center at @wtwcareercenter
FUNDRAISERS
Class of 2024 Yard Signs
The 2024 yard signs are here! Click HERE to purchase one online! You will receive an email confirming your purchase, and where and how to pick up your order.
Attention Freshman, Sophomore and Junior Parents!
Do you have fun planning and organizing fun events? Ready to volunteer for a spectacular Woodson HS event? Your mad skills are needed for the Woodson All Night Grad Party at The St. James!! Underclass parents are needed to help senior parents focus on this big year. Then one day, underclass parents will do the same for your soon-to-be senior. Everyone wins! Questions? Send an email to Katie Clinton at woodsonANGP@gmail.com.
Chorus See's Candy Fundraiser
Need some chocolate for the Holidays? The Woodson Chorus’ See's Candy Store is now open! Take a look and find something delicious. But don’t wait too long. The store closes on December 1st!
Senior Class of 2024 Legacy Bricks
Buy a Brick and create a Lasting Legacy for your Woodson Student!
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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 14, 2024. 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! We will also be selling magnets at all the Partners for Safe Teen Driving seminars which are held throughout the year at the Woodson Auditorium.
If you have any questions contact Shane or Katherine Gilbert at wptsomagnets@gmail.com
CAV SPORTS
This Weeks Schedule
Tuesday, October 31st
Region Field Hockey Semi Finals vs. Alexandria City @ Falls Church 5:30pm (Away)
FR/JV Football @ West Springfield 5:30/7:00pm (Away)
Wednesday, November 1st
No Events Scheduled
Thursday, November 2nd
Region Volleyball Qrts vs. Justice/Fairfax @ Woodson 6:30pm (Home)
Region Cross Country @ Burke Lake (B) 2:30 (G) 3:15pm
Region Field Hockey Finals vs. TBD @ Falls Church 6:30pm (Away) *must win Tuesday
Friday, November 3rd
Varsity Football vs. West Springfield 7:00pm (Home)
Senior Night for Football, Cheer & Dance
Saturday, November 4th
No events Scheduled
Important Woodson Athletics Links
Activity Registration - wtwoodson-ar.rschooltoday.com
Woodson Athletics - www.woodsonsports.com
FCPS Student Athletics - www.fcps.edu/activities/student-athletics
NFHS Network Live Streaming- https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/w-t-woodson-high-school-fairfax-va
E-Tix Link- https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/16311/wtwoodson-high-school-athletics
Varsity Girls Golf
Aurora Yoo Earns Top 5 Finish in State Championship!
Congrats to Aurora Yoo who finished in 5th place at the Virginia High School League Women’s State Golf Championship held at Twin Lakes Golf Club. Aurora posted a 73 (+1) and finished in a three way tie for 5th place out of 38 golfers from across the state.
Varsity Field Hockey
The Cavaliers launched their regional playoff campaign with a 2-0 victory over West Potomac on Thursday night. Ella Mathias and Reese Cuviello supplied the scoring while goalie Molly Billingsley recorded multiple saves, including blanking a Wolverine attacker on a one-on-one break away. Kelby Lennen steadied the back line with several stops and steals.
Woodson lost to Fairfax 2-1 in the Patriot District Championship game on Monday. Amanda Lee scored first for the Cavaliers and AJ Ingson’s goaltending kept the game close into the second half until Woodson succumbed to Fairfax’s physical play in the fourth quarter.
Ice Hockey Club
The Woodson Ice Hockey Club had a tough night on the ice last Friday night against the undefeated Colgan Sharks, falling 10 to 1. Colgan dominated play from the drop of the puck and demonstrated their prowess as one of the top teams in the league.
The next varsity game is on Friday night, November 3rd, against Lake Braddock/Fairfax at the Prince William Ice Center, which is located at 5180 Dale Boulevard, Woodbridge, VA. Puck drop is at 8:10 pm. As always, there is no cost to attend, so come out and support the team and watch some exciting hockey!
Disclaimer: Opportunities offered by organizations other than Fairfax County Public Schools are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or a specific school. These opportunities may utilize technology tools that have not been assessed by the Fairfax County Public Schools Department of Information Technology. Students should gain permission from their parent or guardian before engaging in any non-FCPS enrichment opportunity and families should review the Terms of Service, User Agreements, and Privacy Policy for any technology platform that the enrichment opportunity may use before participating.
RESOURCES FOR WOODSON STUDENTS, PARENTS & FAMILIES
Woodson Math Center
The Woodson Math Center opened on Wednesday, September 20th. Peer math tutors are available after school Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:00-3:45pm in B208. Look for the Math Center Flag. Tutors are excited to help students!
FREE Virtual SAT/PSAT Math Prep:
Rick Neifeld is again offering free weekly Zoom sessions for SAT/PSAT Math preparation. See his signup sheet for more details and to get on the weekly email notification list, here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Qk1Hq_y-nIuxLC_eZVqhhe2mye0AYZ1DYub5eDB-F_w/edit#gid=717310232
Next will will review problems from released test 10, here: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/sat-practice-test-10.pdf
FCPS NEWS & EVENTS
From the desk of Congressman Gerry Connolly, Virginia’s 11th District:
Congressional Art Competition
Though this event will not take place until Spring of 2024, I want to take this opportunity to bring the Congressional Art Competition to your attention as well. This competition is open to all high school students who are residents of the 11th Congressional District, regardless of where they attend school. Public, private, and home-schooled students are all invited to participate, and I encourage any student who may be interested to submit an entry.
I look forward to hosting this event every year, as it affords students in our district the opportunity to showcase their artistic talent and creativity. Students do not need to create a new piece of art specifically for this competition – they are welcome to submit any piece from their portfolio. Past years’ competitions have included paintings, photographs, drawings, digital art, and more.
The winning piece will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol for one year, and with the permission of the artists, additional high-ranking pieces will be displayed in my Capitol Hill and district offices.
Individual arrangements will be made for the collection of the Best in Show piece to be transported to DC. Only the winning piece will be required to meet the established framing guidelines.
Congressional App Challenge
Deadline to apply - November 1
Congressman Gerry Connolly’s office is once again participating in the Congressional App Challenge and is inviting students in the district to register.
The Congressional App Challenge serves as an opportunity for high school students to be more engaged in coding in their district. Every year, Members of Congress challenge students in their districts to create and submit their original apps for a chance to win the Congressional App Challenge (CAC). Each challenge is district specific. U.S. Representatives publicly recognize their winning teams, and each winning app may be put on display in the U.S. Capitol Building for one year.
- Winning apps are eligible to be displayed in the US Capitol Building and featured on the House of Representatives’ website, House.gov
- Winning students are invited to #HouseofCode Capitol Hill Reception in Washington D.C.
- Additional sponsor prizes TBA!
For more information, please visit: https://www.congressionalappchallenge.us/
To register, please visit: https://www.congressionalappchallenge.us/students/student-registration/
Our district’s 2022 winning app can be found here: https://www.congressionalappchallenge.us/22-VA11/
For more information and questions, please feel free to contact Fatima Malik at fatima.malik@mail.house.gov.
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RECURRING NEWS & RESOURCES
Did you know Woodson has an integrated calendar where you can find ALL school events? From the Odd/Even calendar to sports events, testing schedule to club meetings, this calendar has all you need to know!
You can select a category of events you want to see and then filter to target events that interest you. Categories include - Senior Class, Testing, 3rd Period, Athletics, Fine & Performing Arts, etc.
Bookmark this link to quickly access Woodson's events!
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.
Parents/guardians must contact the attendance office (703-503-4800) to report attendance; emails and online forms will no longer be accepted to notify our school of your student’s absence. Woodson is not monitoring or accepting any absences submitted via email. Due to an excessive number of forgeries, the online attendance form is currently disabled.
Below is a quick guide for reporting all-day absences, late arrivals, and early check-outs from school.
Order Your Woodson Yearbook NOW
Purchase your yearbook at the lowest price of the year!
Yearbooks for the 23-24 school year are available to order.
Last year, our yearbooks sold out!!! Reserve your copy now at the early-bird price of $70. Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and enter Woodson’s code, 5278.
Don’t miss out!
Hazel Health: Virtual Therapy Services
Teletherapy services will continue to be available for all FCPS high school students at no cost this summer. Sessions can be scheduled Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hazel’s highly-qualified therapists specialize in speaking “teen.”
Caregivers must first opt in their students to access Hazel Health. Then, a caregiver or school counselor, social worker, or psychologist can refer the student to Hazel for services. Learn more on the FCPS teletherapy webpage.
Parent Information Lines Available in Eight Languages
 Parents who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
Lightspeed Parent Report on Child’s Device Activity
FCPS has tools to help parents know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided at no cost to families by Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service.
Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites your child visited. The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for free access to the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.
Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.
Coping Strategies for Anxiety, Depression, and Stress: A Two-Part Series
Join Dr. Erin Berman, a Clinical Psychologist at the National Institute of Mental Health in Bethesda, Maryland for these important sessions helping children cope with anxiety, depression, and stress.
Part 1 Highlights:
- How to identify a child with anxiety or depression
- The science and biological roots of anxiety in children
- Interventions and considerations in dealing with children with anxiety and depression
- Current treatment options (medications & CBT: cognitive behavioral therapy)
- Strategies and tips for supporting your children with anxiety and depression
Part 2 Highlights:
- Identify stress in children of all ages
- Explain common sources of stress
- Provide strategies for lowering stress levels so that all caregivers can benefit
Part 1: Occurred on 10/27/23
Part 2: 11/10/23 10-11:30 a.m Share this event with others.
Register for Coping Strategies for Anxiety, Depression, and Stress: A Two-Part Series
Free Tutoring from Tutor.com
 All FCPS students continue to have unlimited access to live, 24/7, one-on-one online tutoring services through Tutor.com at no cost to families. Student participation is optional and parents/caregivers can opt their student(s) out of accessing the services. Get more information on the Tutor.com Online Tutoring Services webpage.
Students can access Tutor.com via a link in Schoology. Additional information about how to log in and access a tutor is provided to families via the following: Middle & High - How It Works. Questions not answered in the posted resources may be sent to onlinetutoring@fcps.edu.
 Join the Woodson High School PTSO! https://wtwoodsonptso.ptboard.com
Woodson PTSO Officer Board for 2023-24 School Year
Sara Mastro / Co-President / saralmastro@yahoo.com
Becky Daw / Co-President / tbzzdaw@gmail.com
Lena McGinn / Membership Director / wptsovp1@gmail.com
Diane Raffaele / Recording Secretary / dianecollinsva@hotmail.com
Kyle Durbin / Treasurer / wptsotreasurer@gmail.com
Sara Mastro / WTW PTSO Grant Program / saralmastro@yahoo.com
Nicole Spindler / Communications Director / WoodsonWeMail23@gmail.com
Amy Zganjar / Enrichment Director / azganjar@strength.org
Vacant / Fundraising Director / Would you like to volunteer? Contact the PTSO Co-President(s)
Quick Links to Additional Resources
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