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1. SCHEDULE REMINDERS
2. PTSO NEWS
3. WOODSON NEWS & EVENTS
4. CAVS SPORTS 
5. FUNDRAISERS
6. RESOURCES FOR WOODSON STUDENTS, PARENTS & FAMILIES
7. FCPS NEWS & EVENTS 
8. RECURRING NEWS & RESOURCES

Schedule Reminders

LOOKING AHEAD

Tuesday, April 16th 7pm - Virtual PTSO Meeting

Saturday, May 11th - Senior Prom

Tuesday, May 14th 7pm - Virtual PTSO Meeting

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

Take This Survey and the PTSO Gets $500!

Dr. Ben Bigelow from the Construction Science Division at University of Oklahoma selected parents and guardians at Woodson to participate in their research titled “Influences and Perceptions of Parents on Construction Careers.” This research is being conducted at the University of Oklahoma. 

There is an ongoing shortage of skilled tradespeople in construction, this project seeks to better understand parent’s perceptions, preferences, and motivators relating to career pathways.  As primary influencers of the next generation of workers, parental perceptions are vital in understanding how to address the shortage of skilled workers. 

This survey is collecting perceptions from parents around the country to identify the best strategies for addressing this issue.

If we get enough participants, they will donate $500 to our PTSO!

Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management

All Night Grad Party Tickets On Sale

Woodson’s 2024 All Night Grad Party tickets are on sale now. Prices will increase May 1st. Click HERE to purchase a ticket, find out more information or participate in fundraisers!

Woodson News & Events

Parent Volunteers Needed!

Calling all Woodson parents…we need you to help proctor AP exams in May! As you know, we administer thousands of AP exams each spring to our Cavaliers and it takes a great deal of planning to implement and execute such a large scale testing plan. We rely on parent volunteers to proctor and cannot administer these without your help! This year, AP exams run from May 6-17. Shifts are typically from 7:30-11:30am or 11:00-3:00pm, with some variation depending on the exam, and you may sign up for as many shifts as you’d like. A more specific schedule will be shared closer to the AP exam testing window. No experience or training is required…we’ll show you everything you need to know! If you are able to volunteer and help, please contact Woodson school counselors Jamie Korpacz (jlkorpacz@fcps.edu) and Victoria Powell (vpowell1@fcps.edu). Thank you!

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

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.  

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. 

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, 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

Annual Woodson Football Mattress Fundraiser

The 15th Annual Woodson Football Mattress Fundraiser will take place on Saturday, April 20th, 10am-5pm in the Main Gym. Every purchase benefits the Woodson Football program!

Questions? E-mail spiritfundraising@gmail.com and Coach Henderson at evhenderson@fcps.edu 

14th Annual Woodson 5k Community Walk/Run

It’s time to register for the 14th Annual Woodson 5k Community Walk/Run on Saturday, May 18 at 8:30am at Woodson HS.  All proceeds benefit Max Pound Foundation which is an organization dedicated to providing vital resources for groundbreaking research in pediatric brain cancer, driving the advancement of safe and transformative treatments, thus empowering children battling this devastating disease.

Members of the Woodson Community can register for $30 on-line or mail-in registration forms before Friday, May 3. The price increases to $40 after May 3^rd.

Woodson students and staff can register for just $20 – only through MySchoolBucks.

Registration will take place up until race time. The event begins and ends outside of entrance #1. Every participant receives a Woodson 5K shirt.

This form contains all of the above links and a link to print off your own mail-in registration form.  You can mail your registration form directly to Woodson, Attn: Leadership. 

Questions? Email Dan Schaefer at djschaefer@fcps.edu 

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 each win 8 amazing seats. 

Click HERE  to enter the raffle for prime seating! 

Deadline to enter is May 30th.

This is a fundraiser for Woodson’s All Night Grad Party!

Class of 2024 Yard Signs

We still have 2024 yard signs available! Click HERE to purchase one online! You will receive an email confirming your purchase, and where and how to pick up your order.

Senior Class of 2024 Legacy Bricks

Buy a Brick and create a Lasting Legacy for your Woodson Student!

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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Save the Date!

Woodson Athletic Boosters will be hosting a Golf Tournament on Monday, September 30th. Registration and Details TBA. 

Spring Athletic Booster Pass Sale!

Visit our Booster Pass webpage for more information

Click Here to Purchase Spiritwear!

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

JV Softball:

Tough week for the Varsity Girls as they were defeated by West Potomac on Tuesday 12-6. Sedona Adams, Kelby Lennen, Claire Warden, and Penny Elliott each collected two hits for the Cavs. Claire Warden and Delaney Fleming combined for 7 Strikeouts.  

The Cavs fell to Lake Braddock in an exciting game 1-0 on Thursday on the final play of the game. The game was tied at zero in the bottom of the ninth.  The pitching was strong on both sides, Claire Warden had 16 strikeouts.  Emma Fleming and Delaney Fleming each collected one hit for Woodson.

Varsity Softball:

Varsity Softball players honored several Woodson Teachers who have inspired them at their home opener.  Thankyou for all your support! 

JV Boys Soccer:

JV Boys Soccer had another exciting week.  Tuesday the team faced Justice and Aseel Alethaim, and Jackson Argentina led their team to victory outscoring Justice 2-0.  Thursday JV defeated Chantilly 1-0.  Single goal by Aseel Alethaim.  Goalies Thomas Warden, Thomas Syron, and Luke Goodson combined for a clean sheet. 

Track & Field:

It was a wet one at the Leslie Sherman Memorial Invitational at West Springfield.  Woodson had several athletes place in the top 5 despite the weather.  100 M: Ashley Lofton and Justin Anderson, 400 M: Connor Lican, 800 M: Monika Lukas, 100 M Hurdles: Courtney Butts, 300 M Hurdles: Rhyan Parker, David Freeman, and Courtney Butts, Pole Vault: Heather Calderon and Triple Jump: Gabrielle Zupan

Rowing (AKA Crew):

On March 30, at a travel regatta set in Middletown, Delaware (a picturesque location where the film Dead Poets Society was filmed), Woodson, ACHS, W&L, McLean and TJHSST crews met to compete with St. Andrews on their hometown Noxontown Pond. Woodson continued to show off their hard work and talent, placing in the top three for all events entered!

JV Baseball:

The Woodson Cavaliers JV Baseball Team fell 12-4 to the Lake Braddock Bruins on a cold and clear evening at Woodson's R. Lee Knupp field. 

Sophomore hurler Will Wise got the starting nod for the Cavs and faced the minimum number of batters in the first two innings. Wise ran into some trouble in the 3rd when the Bruins managed to string together some seeing eye singles before leadoff man Ryan Harding roped a double to deep left on his second plate appearance against Wise. In all, Braddock plated 4 runs in the top of the 3rd inning. 

The visitors scored three more in the 4th inning, expanding their lead to 7-0. Wise (3.2 innings, 4 hits, 3 earned runs, 2 walks, and 3 strikeouts) was relieved by Caleb Noble midway through the inning.

Woodson began clawing back in their half of the 5th. Evan Honeysett got things started with a line drive single to right and would later reach second when the Bruins failed to convert an attempted 6-4-3 double play on Nick Prabhakar's ground out. The Honey Badger advanced to 3rd on a wild pitch and scored the Cavs first run on a Colton Mayes RBI single. Zach VanLanen later added to the hit parade with a RBI single of his own making the score 8-3 after five innings. 

Cavalier relievers Nobel and Liam Wade were unable to contain the Bruins offense and the visitors soon stretched the lead to 11-3.

The dynamic duo of Honeysett and Mayes would strike again in the bottom of the 6th with Mayes getting his second RBI of the contest. It wouldn't be enough however, and the contest ended 12-4.

Colton Mayes paced the Cavalier offense going 2-3 at the plate with 2 RBIs on the night while Evan Honeysett was 1-4 with 2 runs scored. 

Woodson's JV Cavaliers visit West Springfield on Tuesday April 2nd.

Resources for Woodson Students, Parents & Families

College & Career Center Information

Resources for College & Career planning can be found on the Woodson College & Career Padlets. All upcoming events with registration links and more detailed info are listed in the Woodson Wide School Calendar. College & Career Center Newsletters are posted HERE.

Questions? Please email cliebmosley@fcps.edu.

Volunteer Opportunity With Mantua Swim and Tennis Club

Come join the Mantua Swim and Tennis Club (MSTC - 9330 Pentland Place, Fairfax, Va) for our Spring Clean event on April 20th from 9AM-12PM. Be ready to roll up your sleeves and help prepare the tennis courts and pool grounds for opening day later this spring. Jen Mack has graciously sponsored a dumpster to help with our clean up and to support the neighborhood.

Please consider volunteering your time to assist in opening up the Club for the season. Sign-up Here!

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 ECHO, lead by the Woodson library. Students will be making a hat or scarf on a round loom for the clothing closet located at ECHO, 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 there are no late buses, we do not meet). Students can find more information and directions on the Woodson Library Google site under the tab COMMUNITY SERVICE/ Hats for ECHO

Students can make hats/scarves at home if they cannot stay after school. **See Mrs. Muir for more details on working from home. **

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 (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.

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

Woodson Calendar for ALL Events

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.

To report attendance

1. All day – call 703-503-4800 option 1
2. Late arrival – call 703-503-4800 option 2
3. Early check out- send a note in with the student in the morning and have them take it directly to Attendance Office – 703-503-4800 option 3.
   • phone calls for early check out are reserved for emergencies or last-minute appointments. Please understand it may take up to 30 minutes to retrieve students for early release phone calls. We cannot accommodate calls for release that are received after 2:30.
4. Sick students (or feeling unwell) must check out through the clinic. Parents must come into the main office and the main office will call to release the student from the clinic.
   • Sick students may not be checked out through 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 - Deadline April 29, 2024

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 still available to order.

Last year, our yearbooks sold out! 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.

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 

• FCPS Features.
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information.
• FCPS Parent Resource Center
• Educate Fairfax. 
• FCPS Cares.

W. T. Woodson PTSO