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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
LOOKING AHEAD
Saturday, May 11th - Senior Prom
Tuesday, May 14th 7pm - Virtual PTSO Meeting
Thursday, May 23rd 7pm - Woodson Chorus Spring Concert
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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Teacher Appreciation Week will be here soon! We need your snacks!!
As part of Teacher Appreciation Week, the PTSO will be supplying a Snack Wagon for our wonderful, hard-working teachers on Friday, May 10th.
We are looking for volunteers to donate items to stock the snack wagon. Non-perishables can be dropped off at the Woodson main office during the afternoon of May 9th. Perishable items (and late non-perishables) can be dropped off before 8:30am on May 10th.
All Night Grad Party Tickets On Sale - Buy Now Before Prices Go Up April 30th!
Woodson’s 2024 All Night Grad Party tickets are on sale now. Prices will increase after April 30th. Click HERE to purchase a ticket, find out more information or participate in fundraisers!
Woodson News & Events
The Musical 1776 at Woodson
Check out the highly energized production of the musical 1776 at Woodson running this Friday and Saturday. Before there was Hamilton there was 1776 – John Adams is desperately trying to create America – but to do so he must defeat the English, unite the colonies, and convince the people it’s the right decision - and the result is an epic show of passion, debate, and roof-raising musical fireworks. A musical where people aren't just fighting to create America, but for its very soul.
Purchase your tickets at the door or at wtwdrama.org
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.
Spring Break Europe Trip 2025
An amazing student experience traveling to Vienna, Budapest, and Prague during Spring Break 2025
The trip - The ten day spring break 2025 trip combines the best of art and culture of Salzburg, Vienna Budapest and Prague. There are multiple UNESCO Heritage Sites stops along the way including the center of Salzburg, Vienna, and Prague, the Hungarian Parliament Building, along with visits to castles and museums, and culture experiences like chocolate making in St. Gilgen. There is also a boat ride on the Danube in Budapest, a guided sightseeing tour that will highlight many of the city’s “Sound of Music” sites, and free time to explore along the way. Here is a link to the trip website for more information
The cost - The trip includes flights to and from Washington DC to Europe, all transportation in the country by bus, 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 25 years.
Additional information - How to register for the trip
If you have any questions, contact Mr. Dan Schaefer at djschaef39@gmail.com or stop by room A128 at Woodson.
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 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!
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.
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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2024 Fall Sports Start Date:
August 5, 2024
Cheer -FR/JV/Varsity
Cross Country- Boys and Girls
Field Hockey(Girls)- FR/JV/Varsity
Football FR/JV/Varsity
Golf- Boys and Girls- AUGUST 1st
Volleyball (Girls)- FR/JV/Varsity
Volleyball(Boys)- Varsity
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:
It was a busy week for the Varsity Softball team. Monday the girls traveled to Alexandria City and defeated the Titans 10-0. Ceci Temple was first to get on the board. Temple made the most of their chances at the plate. The number nine hitter led the team with three hits in three at bats. A triple by Penny Elliott and Claire Warden extended their lead. Delaney Fleming earned the win for Woodson. The starting pitcher struck out 6. The Cavaliers were sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Sam Klein made the most plays with six.
Wednesday, The Varsity team hosted the NVGSA 12U Dragons for youth night. Each player got to experience what it feels like to run out on the field before a big game with hopes of one day playing for Woodson. Woodson was victorious with a 3-2 win over West Potomac. Pitching was impressive as Claire Warden started in the circle for Woodson and recorded 21 outs. Claire Warden struck out 13 batters on the day and threw an immaculate inning in the fifth, striking out the side on nine pitches. The Woodson Cavaliers took the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Delaney Fleming singled and Sedona Adams doubled, each scoring one run. Emma Fleming doubled on a full count bringing in the winning run.
Friday, the team came up short against Lake Braddock. They lost 6-3. Claire Warden was in the circle and took the loss for Woodson. She went 7 innings, striking out 11 and walking 2. Leadoff hitter Emma Fleming led Woodson with two hits.
Varsity Softball Team with the NVGSA 12U Dragons
JV Boys Soccer:
Woodson winning streak continues! JV traveled to South County on Tuesday. Dawit Abebe with a strong first goal; he chipped it over the SOCO keeper. Aseel Alothaim broke the tie with a free kick to win it 2-1.
Thursday Woodson hosted West Springfield. Woodson Cavaliers win 2-1. Assel Alothaim scored both goals for Woodson. Defense was strong in the second half to secure the win.
JV Soccer Team strategizing before the game
Track & Field:
Another week with multiple track meets with great weather. Congratulations to Ashley Lofton (100m), Rhyan Parker and David Freeman (100mH/110mH) for making the finals and to Keira Arenholz -1600m, Kendal Anderson 2nd-400m, girls 4x400-3rd, Colleen Gilbert 2nd-high jump, Justin Anderson 2nd-400m and David Freeman 3rd-300mH at the LBSS Hall of Fame Invitational.
Keira Arenholz with a strong 1st place finish in the 1600m
Photo by Coach Plunkett
Varsity Girls Lacrosse:
Woodson girls’ lacrosse ignited the turf in a whirlwind week, kicking off with a home showdown against the Lake Braddock Bruins this past Monday night. Initially a slow burn, the Woodson girls exploded into action in the 2nd quarter, sparked by a flurry of Alex Walrath's precision passes threading through the Braddock defense to find their mark. The halftime crescendo was led by senior goalie Josi Owens, who shut down a Braddock one-on-one opportunity with a display of dominance in the 8-meter zone. As the buzzer signaled the end of the 1st half, the Cavs asserted their authority with a commanding 8-2 lead. Entering the 2nd half on Monday night, senior Reese Cuviello was poised on the brink of a milestone, just one goal away from notching her 200th career goal. Tension mounted as the scoreboard remained frozen until midway through the 4th quarter when Alex Walrath orchestrated a flawless play, connecting with Cuviello on a precision cut to secure her place in Woodson lacrosse history. Woodson emerged triumphant, sealing the deal with a resounding 9-3 victory. Woodson points: Reese Cuviello (5 goals, 1 assist), Eva Lennon (2 goals), Ilsa Castleton (1 goal), Julia Lieberman (1 goal), Alex Walrath (5 assists), Greer Dempster (1 assist), and Kaitlyn Viilu (1 Assist).
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Wednesday night brought the clash of titans as the Woodson girls embarked on a short journey to lock horns with their crosstown rivals, the Robinson Rams. Robinson seized an early lead. Amidst the tension, senior Alex Walrath emerged as the lone Cav scorer in the 1st quarter, showcasing her prowess with not one but two mesmerizing one-on-one maneuvers to light up the scoreboard. As the battle intensified into the 2nd quarter, senior Julia Lieberman also notched a goal for Woodson. In the last few seconds of the 1st half, Alex Walrath scored a laser shot but had it called back for putting a little too much heat on it (a dangerous propel). The 2nd half dawned with Woodson facing an uphill battle, plagued by costly turnovers that gifted Robinson easy scoring opportunities. Down 7 to 2, the Cavs refused to falter, channeling their resilience to mount a staggering comeback. Late-game scores from the likes of Greer Dempster, Julia Lieberman, Kaitlyn Viilu, and Milla Cronin knotted the score at 7 apiece. Stalwart defenders Ella Mathias, Jaime Ellenberger, Julia Oleyar, Kendall Schottler, and Anabelle Robinson thwarted Robinson's offensive onslaught, sending the game into sudden-death overtime. The 1st round of OT was a stalemate. But in the final round of OT, the Woodson girls quickly moved the ball to rotate the Rams' defense, and senior Greer Dempster seized an opportunity to make a quick drive and launch a shot that found the back of the Rams' net, sealing the Woodson victory. Final score: 8 to 7. Woodson points: Alex Walrath (2 goals, 2 assists), Julia Lieberman (2 goals), Greer Dempster (2 goals), Kaitlyn Viilu (1 goal), Milla Cronin (1 goal), Eva Lennon (1 Assist).
Friday night saw the Woodson girls back at home, ready to light up Pat Cunningham Stadium as they hosted the Alexandria City Titans. The evening kicked off with a celebration of the 12 Woodson lacrosse graduating seniors. With their families by their side, the seniors took a memorable walk across the field, reminiscing about their favorite team moments, from winning multiple regional titles to team dance competitions and karaoke.
Woodson lacrosse class of 2024 graduating seniors are: Ilsa Castleton (destined for Delaware), Milla Cronin (running for Miami), Reese Cuviello (playing lax for James Madison), Greer Dempster (bound for Alabama), Jaime Ellenberger (heading to South Carolina), Madi Gaboury (playing lax for Shenandoah), Eva Lennon (playing lax for Roanoke), Julia Lieberman (going to James Madison), Ella Mathias (playing lax for St. Mary’s), Julia Oleyar (playing field hockey for CNU), Josi Owens (playing lax for Findlay), Alex Walrath (heading to Penn State).
As the game finally got underway, solid draw control play by Greer Dempster and her circle teammates Reese Cuviello and Julia Lieberman allowed the Lady Cavs to seize early control. Woodson methodically built a lead, enabling senior defenders Ella Mathias, Jaime Ellenberger, and Julia Oleyar to push the ball into the offensive zone. Even senior goalie Josi Owens took a chance on offense, though she collided with her defender, drawing a charge. Despite the absence of goals from the Cav defenders against the much-improved Titan defense, their excellent ball movement in the offensive zone underscored the team's selfless play. The final score favored Woodson, with a commanding 12-1 victory. Woodson points: Reese Cuviello (5 goals, 2 assists), Alex Walrath (1 goal, 2 assists), Eva Lennon (2 goals), Greer Dempster (2 goals), Julia Lieberman (1 goal, 1 assist), Milla Cronin (1 goal, 1 assist), Julia Oleyar (1 assist).
Rowing:
Woodson Rowing with another impressive showing on 4/20 on our home water at Sandy Run in Fairfax Station. Over 20 local schools participated, while Woodson continued to remain in the top of each event 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.
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:
Deadline April 29, 2024 - 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.
Last Call to Order Your Woodson Yearbook
Last Chance! Saturday, April 27th is your last chance to purchase a guaranteed copy of the 2023-2024 yearbook. In person sales will be extremely limited and on a first come, first served basis.
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 /
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