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- SCHEDULE REMINDERS
- PTSO NEWS
- WOODSON NEWS & EVENTS
- CAVS SPORTS
- FUNDRAISERS
- RESOURCES FOR WOODSON STUDENTS, PARENTS & FAMILIES
- FCPS NEWS & EVENTS
- RECURRING NEWS & RESOURCES
Schedule Reminders
NEXT WEEK
Tuesday, April 16th 7pm - Virtual PTSO Meeting
LOOKING AHEAD
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.
Partners for Safe Teen Driving Seminars
Attention all 10th grade students and their parents. The last PSTD will be Monday April 15th. All new drivers and parents must attend a state mandated traffic safety seminar. The 90 minutes seminar will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will take place in the Woodson Auditorium. If you already attended the seminar, you do NOT have to attend this one. If you miss this seminar you will have to pay $30 to attend the seminar through Fairfax County’s ACE program.
Questions? Please contact David O'Hara at DGOHara@fcps.edu.
Woodson Chorus
The Music Department Spring Trip is this week! Luggage & Medication check is Wednesday, April 10 from 7 – 8 pm. ALL trip participants need to check in their main luggage on Wednesday, April 10. If a student is unavailable for the check in, parents are welcome to check in their luggage during the 7 - 8 pm window. Chorus students and families should use entrance 18 for entrance and exit into the building. Please keep an eye on Schoology for other trip updates.
Congratulations to our 11 members of Woodson’s acapella group, The Unaccompanied Minors, who performed over Spring Break at Carnegie Hall. Carson Fenner, Emma Fig, Theo Hanna, Jonah Hilbert, Sarah Hymans, Bailey Libby, Anya Malaveetil, Charlotte Reyman, Brandon Spratt, Brielle Steeves, and Claire Warden participated in a two day residency program with Deke Sharon, the creator of the music in the Pitch Perfect trilogy. Our Woodson singers performed so well they scored a repeat invitation for next year and had the audition requirement waived!
The Unaccompanied Minors with the Carnegie Hall poster where Woodson is listed.
The Unaccompanied Minors with Kaila Mullady, Major Attaway, Deke Sharon, and T.3
Woodson Winterguard
Congratulations to the Woodson Winterguard as they won 3rd place in Hampton, VA at the Atlantic Indoor Association North Championships! The 2024 Bronze Medalists in their division CGSRA1.
What a great end to the winterguard season. Congratulations to the entire team and the coaches for a fun season.
Interested in joining the colorguard for the 2024-25 marching band season? Be on the look out for tryouts coming in May.
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
Woodson Chorus Restaurant Night |
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Where: Koobala (across from Woodson)
When: Thursday, April 18th from 4-9 p.m.
 Thank you for supporting Woodson Chorus!
Woodson Crew Restaurant Night |
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When: Thursday, April 24 from 4-8 p.m.
Where: Panera (next to Party City in Fairfax)
Thank you for supporting Woodson Crew!
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 3rd.
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.
LAST WEEK TO ORDER!
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.
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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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
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
Varsity Softball:
Woodson Cavaliers had a tough loss (4-1) against Fairfax Friday night. Sedona Adams led the team in hits. She went 2 for 3 on the day. Claire Warden struck out 4.
JV Boys Soccer:
The Woodson Boys team lost to Robinson 3-2 on Tuesday. They had a strong surge at the end to score 2 goals but it wasn’t enough. Both goals were scored by Aseel Alothaim. Thursday, the team tied Langley 1-1 with Thomas Whitmore leading the defense. Goal scored by Tucker Sheridan.
Track & Field:
The team hosted another successful Carolyn Legard Relays on Saturday, with 35 teams from across the DMV in attendance! The athletes competed well despite the cold and wind.
Monika Lukas finished 1st out of 41 runners in the Freshman/Sophomore Girls 1600 Meter Run. The Woodson Girls finished 2nd in the Varsity 1000 Meter Sprint Relay out of 22 teams. The Woodson Girls also finished 3rd in the Varsity 4x400 Meter Relay out of 13 teams. The Woodson Girls had another big win, finishing 2nd in the Varsity Girls Distance Medley Relay out of 20 teams. Woodson Boys finished 1st in the Varsity 4x400 Meter Relay out of 17 teams. The Woodson Boys also finished 3rd in the Freshman/Sophomore 4x400 Meter Relay out of 15 teams.
A special thank you to all of the Woodson parents and students who helped volunteer to make this such a successful event in honor of Carolyn Legard, a former FCPS teacher and coach!
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!
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
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
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All day – call 703-503-4800 option 1
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Late arrival – call 703-503-4800 option 2
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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.
- 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.
Would you like to volunteer for the 2024-2025 school year PTSO Officer Board?
Contact the PTSO Co-President(s) today!
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 /
Quick Links to Additional Resources
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