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Mr. Greata's Weekly Wrap-Up Audio
WeMail is distributed every Tuesday to update the Woodson community on PTSO news, school news, and upcoming events.
- SCHEDULE REMINDERS
- PTSO NEWS
- WOODSON NEWS & EVENTS
- CAVS SPORTS
- FUNDRAISERS
- RESOURCES FOR WOODSON STUDENTS, PARENTS & FAMILIES
- FCPS NEWS & EVENTS
- RECURRING NEWS & RESOURCES
Schedule Reminders
THIS WEEK
Friday, May 31st - Last Day of School for Seniors
NEXT WEEK
Monday, June 3rd, 9am - Required Graduation Rehearsal, Laptop Return, Cap & Gown Distro, Senior Picnic
Monday, June 3rd, 8pm-9pm - Senior Sunset; Field between tennis courts and stadium
Thursday, June 6th, 2pm - Graduation for the Class of 2024 at EagleBank Arena, GMU
Thursday, June 6th, 11pm - All Night Grad Party for the Class of 2024 at The St. James
LOOKING AHEAD
Monday, June 10th - Woodson Sports Physical Night
Wednesday, June 12th - Last Day of School for Underclass; Early Release at 10:10am
Woodson's Integrated Events and Activities Calendar
The complete FCPS 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
PTSO News
Parents! Your help is URGENTLY needed!
The Woodson All Night Grad Party does not have enough chaperones to make the party happen! The Woodson tradition is that freshman, sophomore, and junior parents volunteer at the event to “pay it forward” for the year their own child will graduate.
Please sign up to help us! It’s a really fun night and it can’t happen without you! Coffee and refreshments will be provided to all volunteers!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4AA8AC2FA7FBC16-49334345-allnight
The All Night Grad Party (formerly known as the Cav Cruise) is an event that was started in Fairfax County to keep graduating seniors safe in a “lock-in” all night, drug and alcohol free event. Since the start of these parties in the 1980s, there have been no student deaths associated with FCPS all night grad parties.
Would you like to volunteer for the 2024-2025 school year PTSO Officer Board?
The time commitment is minimal and we work together as a team. We meet virtually once a month for the PTSO meetings and help coordinate support for teachers and students throughout the year.
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
Seniors! All Night Grad Party Tickets are on Sale Now!
This is going to be an epic celebration with all of your classmates at the beautiful St. James. We will have a mechanical bull, swimming, obstacle courses, games, a casino, basketball, volleyball, a ninja course, photo booths with props, a raffle with thousands of dollars in prizes, and SO MUCH MORE. Buy your ticket today at PTBoard.com
Woodson News & Events
Class of 2024 Information
Senior Events:
Monday, June 3rd, 9am - Required Graduation Rehearsal, Laptop Return, Cap & Gown Distro, Senior Picnic
Monday, June 3rd 8-9pm - Senior Sunset on the field in between the tennis courts and stadium press box
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Please visit our Class of 2024 webpage to see Frequently Asked Questions, Final Exam dates, Graduation Infrmation, and so much more! |
Library Materials
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All library materials are due tomorrow, May 29th for all students!
Please have your student check their school email (fcpsschools.net) to look for overdue notices from the Woodson Library.
If you have any questions, please email Lisa Muir at lkmuir@fcps.edu
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Thank you for helping us get our materials back. We really appreciate the support.
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.
Woodson Chorus
Congratulations to all our Choral students for a very successful year. The final concert last week was amazing. It was a beautiful capstone event that touched hearts and souls. On Tuesday, May 28th, we have our End of the Year Banquet. The Banquet is at 6 pm in Cafeteria A followed by the Awards Ceremony at 7 pm in the Auditorium. See you there!
Europe 2025 - Choral Trip
If your singer is interested in the Summer 2025 Choral Trip to Europe (non FCPS sponsored), there is still room for a few more singers and chaperones. Please register using the Register button in this Tour Information Site. Checks should be made out to Woodson Choral Boosters for the first 2 payments and dropped off in the box in the choir room. Please contact Ms. Moir with any questions.
Vocal Ensemble’s final performance in the Spring Concert
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
Girls Lacrosse Fundraiser
Come eat a burrito to support Woodson High School Girls Lacrosse!
Where - Chipotle on Main Street across from school
When - Anytime 4-8PM
Eat in or take out. Mention Woodson girls lax and we get a % of sales!
Chorus Fundraiser
Just In! Chorus Restaurant Night at Noodles and Company.
When: June 4th from 4-8pm
Bring your friends and have one final celebration!
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
Volleyball (Girls)- FR/JV/Varsity
Volleyball(Boys)- Varsity
Golf- Boys and Girls- AUGUST 1st
Update- Please Save the New Date!
Woodson Athletic Boosters will be hosting a Golf Tournament on Monday, September 23rd. Registration and Details TBA.
Please join us on Tuesday, May 28th at 7:30pm in Cafe B for the Nationally acclaimed program "Guiding the College-Bound Athlete"
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:
The Varsity Softball Team would like to thank all their fans, parents, teachers, and the athletic staff for supporting them during their season. Unfortunately it has come to an end. Emma Fleming and Claire Warden will continue their softball journey next year at Catholic University (Emma: 2nd base) and Brandeis University (Claire: Pitcher).
Monday, the team defeated Annandale High School 11-0. Sedona Adams collected four hits at bat. Claire Warden struck out 11 batters on the day. Woodson added to their early lead when Emma Fleming doubled and Delaney Fleming singled, scoring two runs.
Friday the team traveled to Edison High school and lost 8-0. Kelby Lennen, Sedona Adams and Sam Kliein each collected one hit for Woodson. Claire Warden took the loss for the Cavaliers. The starting pitcher went six innings striking out 10 batters.
Track & Field:
Photo by Coach Plunkett
Congratulations to all the Regional Athletes. Our district is a very tough district to compete in! Many had personal bests during these 2 days to finish their season. Congrats to Kendall Anderson for joining Ashley Lofton in the 200 m at states. The girls 4 x800 set another school record. The girls 4x400 time qualified them for states. The boys 4x400 and 4x800 relays also moved onto states. Justin Anderson broke his own school record in the 400 m. Zain Elcock qualified for states in the 800 m. David Freeman finished 3rd in the 300 m hurdles for a state spot. Colleen Gilbert (high jump) and Taityn Speier (pole vault) both placed 2nd and will be representing Woodson at States. Good Luck to all the Athletes this week as they travel to the State Championship!
Varsity Girls Lacrosse:
On Tuesday evening, the Woodson girls’ lacrosse team faced off against the National District champions, the Justice High School Wolves, in the Occoquan regional semifinals. The draw trio of seniors Greer Dempster, Reese Cuviello, and Julia Lieberman quickly took control, leading to a swift first-quarter advantage with a pair of goals by Cuviello, an 8-meter shot by sophomore Kaitlyn Viilu, and a connection from Lieberman to senior Ilsa Castleton.
The second quarter saw continued dominance as junior Kendall Schottler executed an outstanding clear, transitioning the ball to senior Milla Cronin, who found Lieberman for a quick score. Senior Greer Dempster added two more goals, thanks to smooth passes from Cuviello and Lieberman, rounding out a strong first half.
The second half started slow, with no scoring from either team for over six minutes. Woodson's defenders played tight, forcing low-angle shots that were easily picked up by senior goalie Josi Owens. Then, Dempster found senior Alex Walrath in transition for a quick score, followed by Lieberman finding Cronin on an inside cut with a perfectly placed pass. Walrath netted another score with a slick dodge from the top side. With the game secure, many Woodson Cavs saw regional playoff action, and sophomore Anabelle Robinson netted the final Woodson score. Woodson points: Reese Cuviello (2 goal, 1 assist), Ilsa Castleton (1 goal), Julia Lieberman (1 goal, 2 assists), Kaitlyn Viilu (1 goal), Milla Cronin (1 goal, 1 assist), Greer Dempster (2 goals), Alex Walrath (2 goals, 1 assist), Anabelle Robinson (1 goal).
Friday night was a thrilling showdown at Robinson High School as the Cavs faced off against the Robinson Rams for the Occoquan Region Championship. The game started evenly, with Julia Lieberman scoring on a crease roll in the 1st quarter. In the 2nd quarter, Alex Walrath netted an 8-meter shot, followed by a pair of impressive crease rolls from Reese Cuviello. Despite these efforts, Woodson trailed 6-4 at halftime.
Robinson pulled ahead in the second half with a whopping seven goals from 8-meter free positions. Lieberman added two more goals with her signature crease rolls, but early double teams and limited open players hampered the Cavs' offense. Turnovers and a struggle for draw controls ultimately led to Woodson finishing as the runner-up in the Occoquan Region. Woodson points: Julia Lieberman (3 goals), Reese Cuviello (2 goals), Alex Walrath (1 goal).
Let's give a big round of applause for Cavalier's outstanding All-Region team selections! Leading the charge, we have the unstoppable Julia Lieberman dominating on Attack, the dynamic Reese Cuviello commanding the Midfield, and the rock-solid Ella Mathias fortifying our Defense. Reese Cuviello has also been crowned Region Player of the Year for her phenomenal performance. And a special shoutout to Coach Mike Schneider, who has been honored as Region Coach of the Year.
Next up for Woodson girls’ lacrosse is the VA class 6 state quarterfinals this coming Saturday against Yorktown high school.
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.
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.
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.
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