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- 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
NEXT WEEK
Tuesday, January 9th, 7pm - PTSO Virtual Meeting
LOOKING AHEAD
January, 26th & 27th - 35th production of Dessert on Broadway
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
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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!
Photos from the Polar Bear Track Meet at Edison HS on Friday, December 29, 2023.
Photo by Coach Plunkett.
Photos by Coach Devlin
WOODSON NEWS & EVENTS
Woodson Library Offers Community Service
If your student needs Community service hours for the National Honor Society or other service learning communities, the Woodson Library can help YOUR student. Students can participate in HATS for SOME in the Woodson library. Students will be making a hat or scarf on a round loom for the clothing closet located at SOME.org, a shelter in Washington DC. (Crocheting or knitting is also accepted.)
We meet each TUESDAY, from 3:00 pm- 4:00 pm in the Woodson Library. (If schools are closed or no late buses, we do not meet.)
Students can make hats/scarves at home if they cannot stay after school. **See Mrs. Muir for more details on working from home. **
Students can find more information and directions on the Woodson Library Google site under the tab COMMUNITY SERVICE/ Hats for S.O.M.E.
The Woodson Library is very pleased to announce our students made and donated 300 hats and scarves during the 22-23 school year. Way to go WOODSON!
For the service learning to continue, the Woodson Library is currently in need of the following items: Looms- size 9.5 inch Crochet hooks sizes H to J Red Heart Yarn, weight # 4. (PLEASE No light-colored. No white yarn)
Please consider donating to our service learning project.
If you have any questions, please email Lisa Muir the Woodson Librarian at lkmuir@fcps.edu.
D.C. Summer Cultural Homestay Program
Host a French Student! July 8 to July 30, 2024
Don’t miss a fun summer opportunity to welcome fifteen French high school students to our community and make new friends. Volunteer to provide one of these students housing, meals, and exposure to the English language and American culture for one, two or three weeks. Go on day excursions with students to a Nationals baseball game, The National Mall, Old Town Alexandria, Georgetown, Kennedy Center, U.S. Capitol, Library of Congress, Supreme Court, White House and Arlington National Cemetery. Attend welcome and farewell parties for visiting students. Earn FCPS service hours, too. Visit www.compass-usa.net for more information. Contact Kathleen DeCarlo at kdecarlo@verizon.net if interested in helping with the cultural homestay program coming to the Woodson community this summer from July 8 to July 30, 2024.
Summer Study Abroad 2024
Center for International Education and Exchange Visit - Merit and Needs Based Scholarship Available
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
Save the Date: Woodson’s 35th production of Dessert on Broadway will be coming January 26-27, 2024. Bring your friends and enjoy a great evening of desserts and music!! Tunes from a variety of Broadway shows will be performed by the award winning Woodson Choral Department.
To purchase tickets in advance use this link
Show your support for the DOB performers with a Break-a-Leg-a-Gram! Items will be delivered to the performer before one of the performances. Use this link to pre-order by January 17, 2024.
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.
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 Kristen Reddish at woodsonANGP@gmail.com.
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
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Athletic Booster Pass Student Sale!
Avoid the lines! Woodson Booster Passes provide free entry to all Woodson Home regular season sporting events.
For a limited time, a student membership is ONLY $50!
Visit our Booster Pass webpage for more information, or scan the QR Code above.
This Weeks Schedule
Monday, January 1st
No Events Scheduled
Tuesday, January 2nd
Boys Baksetball @ West Potomac 4:30/5:45/7:30pm
Girls Basketball vs. West Potomac 4:30/5:45/7:30pm
Wednesday, January 3rd
Wrestling @ Fairfax 6:00pm
Thursday, January 4th
No events scheduled
Friday, January 5th
Girls Basketball vs. Lake Braddock 4:30/5:45/7:30pm
Boys Basketball @ Lake Braddock 4:30/5:45/7:30pm
Swim and Dive vs. West Potomac @ Franconia 8:30pm
Saturday, January 6th
Indoor track @ Episcopal HS 8:00am
Rifle vs. Oakton @ IWLA TBD
Important Woodson Athletic 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
Indoor Track & Field:
Hadley Vanek, Freshman qualified for Regionals in the 1600m and 3200m. Photo by Coach Plunkett
Congratulations to many fine performances over winter break. There were many athletes who had seasonal or personal bests. Congratulations to Barrett Pullen for a huge personal best in the shot put and a Regional Championship mark. Congratulations to Justin Anderson (500m), Taityn Speier (pole vault) and Colleen Gilbert (high jump) for qualifying to the State Championships. A huge shoutout to Maddie Devlin (1000m), Celia Dawson (1600m &3200m), Hadley Vanek (3200m, 1600m), and Keira Arenholz (3200m) for achieving a Regional Championship mark. At the last polar bear meet at Edison, Celia Dawson (1000m) earned a State Championship mark. Anna Strafford (1000m), Camille Lichtenstein (1600m), Jacob Spector (500m) and Zain Elcock (500m) qualified for Regionals.
Rifle:
The Woodson Rifle Team won their first match of the season against Washington-Liberty 1517.3 to 1312.9. Leading the team was Senior Rachael Xu, scoring an impressive 389.9/436! The scoring team was rounded out by Senior Ieva Balunis, Juniors Stephen Labys, Emma Cummings and Sophomore Madelyn Bajo. All Woodson Rifle athletes dominated the match by taking 9 of the top 10 scores, with Seniors Matthew Wang, Samuel Lingenfelter, Junior Chloe Lee and Sophomore Mingmei Wiiliams also showing impressive performances.
Gymnastics:
Girls Varsity Gymnastics competed twice the week before break. On Monday, the team placed 2nd (missing 1st by less than a point) and lots of individual wins against South County, Hayfield, West Potomac, and Annandale. Julianne Dee placed 4th all around. Ari Smith placed 1st on beam (9.9) and floor (9.3). Allie Syron placed 3rd on floor (9.0) and 2nd on beam (8.2) where she stuck a new beam dismount called a Barani Half. Gianna Betaharon placed 4th on vault (8.6) and 3rd on floor (9) competing a new floor skill called Tour Jete Half. Amelia Mazur-Chang placed 1st on bars (8.25), 4th on beam (9.0) and 5th on floor (8.95). Delaney Poole placed 6th on vault (8.55) and competed bars for the first time this season.
On Thursday, the team placed 3rd against McLean, Langley, Yorktown and Wakefield. Amelia Mazur-Chang placed 1st on bars (9.25). Alie Syron and Delaney Poole tied for 3rd on vault (8.9). Allie Syron placed 4th on floor (9.1). Hayden Cariola and Rafi Eid also competed impressive routines on bars, beam and floor.
Next meet is Jan 10 at 6pm at Robinson HS.
Ice Hockey Club:
The Woodson Ice Hockey Club was very busy over the holiday break. The varsity team defeated rival West Potomac, 5 to 4, on December 15th. Carson Edington rebounded from a bout with the flu to lead the team to its first victory against West Potomac in several years. The two teams traded goals in the first period with the score tied at 2 to 2. Woodson extended the lead to 5 to 2, before West Po made a surge in the final two minutes to close the gap to 5 to 4. Goal scorers included Carson Edington, Wyatt Borgeson, and Rob Young. Brady Kirchner chipped in with an assist.
The JV team played West Potomac’s JV team on December 18th, defeating West Po, 8 to 3. West Potomac jumped out to a quick 1 to 0 lead, before Woodson took control of the game by scoring the next seven goals. Ben Buch scored two goals and had two assists for a four point night! Derek Hanson also scored a goal and had an assist.
Finally, the Woodson Ice Hockey Club hosted its annual Alumni Game, which resulted in a 7 to 7 tie and a whole lot of fun for all who participated! See picture below.
The JV team and Varsity team will both be in action again on January 19th at the St. James. The Varsity team will take on Forest Park/Hylton at 9:40 pm and the JV team will play Washington Liberty’s JV team at 9:00 pm. The St. James is located at 6805 Industrial Road, Springfield, Virginia. As always, there is no cost to attend, so come out and support the team and watch some exciting hockey! Also, our Seniors: Carson Edington, Theo Anderson, Henry Persky, and Ethan Lan will be recognized prior to the start of the Varsity game
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
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.
From the desk of Congressman Gerry Connolly, Virginia’s 11th District:
Congressional Art Competition
I want to take this opportunity to bring the Congressional Art Competition to your attention. 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.
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.
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)
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