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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
- FUNDRAISERS
- CAVS SPORTS
- WOODSON CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
- RESOURCES FOR WOODSON STUDENTS, PARENTS & FAMILIES
- FCPS NEWS & EVENTS
- WEMAIL ARCHIVES
1. Schedule Reminders
LOOKING AHEAD
Tuesday, October 8th - Virtual PTSO Meeting
Wednesday, October 9th - PSAT/NMSQT and SAT School Day
Friday, October 18th - Homecoming Parade and Football Game
Saturday, October 19th - Homecoming Dance
Monday, December 23rd, 2024 - Friday, January 3rd, 2025 - Winter Break
Monday, April 14th - Friday, April 18th - Spring Break
Tuesday, June 10th - 9:30AM - Woodson Class of 2025 Graduation - GMU
Wednesday, June 11th - Last Day of SY24-25
Woodson's Integrated Events and Activities Calendar
The complete FCPS 2024-2025 School Year Calendar
2. PTSO News
Cav Cupboard
Help stock Cav Cupboard in September– Woodson’s Student and Family Food Pantry
Last year, thanks to the generous support of our parent community, the PTSO supported the launch of The Cav Cupboard, a critical resource that provides food and other household needs to Woodson students and their families throughout the school year. Distribution is managed in a discreet and respectful way and has already made a tremendous difference for Woodson families, and helped students struggling with hunger during the school day.
It’s time to stock the pantry and we are asking that you help in one of three ways:
- Purchase items directly from our Cav Cupboard Amazon Wishlist – all items purchased will be delivered directly to Woodson High School and directed to the Cav Cupboard.
- Purchase and drop off items from our PRIORITY NEEDS list below. Drop off items between now and Friday, September 26th –in the lobby outside of the main office.
- Donate directly to the PTSO PayPal food drive account here –Woodson PTSO Donation Drive and we’ll use funds to stock most needed items for families. Please note Cav Cupboard with your PayPal donation.
Please note that we while would appreciate any items on the list, the most needed items are:
Quick snacks and meals for the student pantry: Granola bars, breakfast bars, cup-a-soup, mac and cheese (individual), fruit cups, individually wrapped/single serving healthy chips, crackers, etc.
Meals for families: rice and beans, spaghetti and red sauce, canned vegetables, peanut butter.
Self care items: toothpaste/toothbrushes, soap, etc.
Thank you all for your support.
Join the PTSO!
2024-25 Woodson PTSO Officer Board
Sara Mastro / President / saralmastro@yahoo.com
Megan Fay / Membership Director /woodsonmembers@gmail.com
Judith Cabelli / Recording Secretary / woodsonsecretary@gmail.com
Diane Raffaele / Treasurer / wptsotreasurer@gmail.com
Sara Mastro / PTSO Grant Program / saralmastro@yahoo.com
Nicole Spindler / Communications Director / WoodsonWeMail23@gmail.com
Amy Zganjar / Enrichment Director / azganjar@thestottgroup.com
Vacant / Fundraising Director
Follow the Woodson PTSO on Facebook!
The All Night Grad Party NEEDS YOU!
Every year, Woodson celebrates our graduates with a drug and alcohol free all night party to keep our teens off the roads and safe. It’s a Cavalier tradition that freshman, sophomore, and junior parents organize the event to “pay it forward” for when their own kids are celebrating. But this fabulous event can’t happen without a planning committee!
Can you help? Email woodsonangp@gmail.com to volunteer or find out more!
3. Woodson News & Events
Spring Break Europe Trip 2025
An amazing student experience traveling to Vienna, Budapest, and Prague during Spring Break.
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.
Marching Cavaliers VMBC Competition
The Marching Cavaliers will be competing in their first Virginia Marching Band Cooperative (VMBC) competition on Saturday September 28th at Herndon High School (700 Bennett St., Herndon, VA 20170). Information about the Herndon Showcase of Bands and to purchase tickets can be found on their website HERE. Woodson’s competition class begins at 6PM and Woodson’s performance time is scheduled for 8:15PM with awards to follow at 9PM.Come out and support the Marching Cavaliers as they perform their 2024 competition show, “Intersect”, featuring music selections from Igor Stravinsky.
Woodson Library Offers Community Service Hours
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 in the Woodson library. Students will make a hat or scarf on a round loom for the clothing closet for ECHO a non-profit organization helping families in need. Students can also crochet or knit hats if they prefer.
We meet on the Late Bus day (Wednesday's), from 3:00 pm- 3:45 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 COMMUNITY SERVICE/ Muir Hats for ECHO tab.
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 WHITE YARN)
If you have any questions, please email Lisa Muir the Woodson Librarian at lkmuir@fcps.edu.
4. Fundraisers
Great Clips Fundraiser
Beginning September 21 through September 27, our local Great Clips is partnering with the PTSO to raise funds and awareness for our grant program. The seven-day fundraiser aims to attract 425 customers and raise $2,000 for the grant program.
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Please tell all of your friends and family to visit Great Clips at 3989 Pickett Road (Turnpike Shopping Center near Peets & Chipotle) from 9/21/24 - 9/27/24. Whether you need a haircut or product, all customers will be counted towards the fundraiser and do not have to mention Woodson.
We will be posting daily updates to the Woodson PTSO FB page.
Thank you for your support and thank you Great Clips for your partnership!
Class of 2025 Yard Signs
The 2025 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.
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Student Driver Magnets
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Magnets are $8.00 each or 3 for $20.00. You can order online HERE.
Magnets are delivered to your door contact free (within a 5 mile radius of Woodson)! Alternatively, we can leave the magnets in the front office with your student’s name to pick up.
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 Bahar Salimova at wptsomagnets@gmail.com
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Make a Lasting Mark for your Student!
The brick courtyard in front of the school, between the main entrance and the auditorium, still has plenty of room for engraved bricks for you to remember your special student or as a wonderful legacy for all the members of your family. They make great graduation presents for Seniors too! Orders must be received by April 4th 2025 to be included and installed in this year’s order so don’t wait!
Individual bricks cost: $100. Visit the Woodson PTSO website HERE to order today!! Or download and print the form and mail it in to the school with a check if you prefer. FORM HERE
If you have questions contact Shane & Katherine Gilbert at Bricks@woodsonptso.org.
Woodson Chorus Restaurant Night
Join us for Woodson Chorus Restaurant Night at Kokee Tea! On September 26th from 3-7 PM, enjoy your favorite bubble tea and support our talented chorus. Just mention "Woodson Chorus" when you order, and a portion of the proceeds will go directly to benefit the students. Mark your calendars and come sip for a great cause!
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See's Candies Chorus Fundraiser
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Our Woodson Chorus virtual candy store is now open! Every purchase of See’s boxed chocolates, candy bars and more goes to Woodson Chorus. Enjoy sweet treats while supporting a great cause! ❤ |
Woodson Chorus Boosters
Chorus Tag Day is Saturday, Oct. 5! Funds raised help support student scholarships for honors choirs, student awards, compensation for accompanists, travel expenses to special events and competitions, and our annual Dessert on Broadway production. Help support Woodson's amazing choral program and donate to the choral students canvassing your neighborhoods on Oct. 5th! If you will be away, you can also contribute in any amount on our website. If you are a Chorus parent or student and are willing to help with this critical fundraising event, please sign up Tag Day 2024 Parents Sign Up - Students Sign Up - Thank you for your support of our Woodson Choral program!
5. Cavs Sports
Important Woodson Athletics Links
Activity Registration - https://woodson-ar.rschooltoday.com/
Woodson Athletics - https://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
6. Woodson Clubs & Organizations
Woodson Orchestra
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Sept 27th is the last day to order Woodson Orchestra Spirit Wear from the Online Web Store. Use the QR code or go here. |
Math Center
The Woodson Math Center is now open. Students can come by B208 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:00 - 3:45 pm to receive free peer math tutoring. Snacks will be provided!
Ice Hockey Club
The Woodson Ice Hockey Club hosted its Kickoff Dinner where information was shared about the upcoming season, which will have opportunities for on-ice play, team managers/social media, or just those interested in hockey. The club will offer on-ice play at two levels: intermediate/advanced and beginner/novice. The club competes in the Capitals Scholastic Hockey League against other local teams. The club will host an evaluation skate on October 3rd from 2:10 to 3:40 pm at the St. James Ice Rink. If you are interested, please contact Team Managers Royce Edington or Sara Borgenson for more information at royce.edington@gmail.com or saraborgeson.myarbonne@gmail.com
Senior Rob Young is ready to get the season going!
Chorus Uniform Update
All students who need new chorus attire this year should already have been measured and fitted. Students who are renting uniforms should have their attire at this point, and students for whom uniforms are being ordered should have been measured. The ordered uniforms will arrive well before the December concert. If you have not yet paid for your student’s uniform, please pay on My School Bucks. Uniform rental is NOT included in the chorus fee, and must be paid separately each year the student is renting a uniform. Email reminders will go out soon to parents who have not yet paid, so please make sure you have paid.
7. Resources for Woodson Students, Parents & Families
Woodson Weekly Message
High School Election Page
Are you at least 16 years old and reside in Virginia? Do you want to learn about the electoral process and earn service learning hours?
The Office of Elections encourages you to become an election page for the November 2024 Presidential Election. Click here for more information.
Great Leadership Opportunity for 9th-11th Graders!
The Fairfax County School Board is now accepting applications from 9th-11th graders in good academic standing for the Student Leadership Development Program. The program is a great opportunity for students interested in pursuing futures in law, government, or public policy.
Selected students will work directly with School Board Members and the School Board Clerk’s office to learn the ins and outs of how FCPS is governed. They will also develop and debate their own policy proposals and acquire details about the process for running to be Student Representative on the School Board.
Interested students must submit applications to their principal before September 30, 2024.
The nine magisterial district School Board Members will each select one student from their respective districts, and the three At-Large Members will select one student each from among all applicants. Again, interested students must submit applications to their principal before September 30, 2024.
8. FCPS News & Events
FCPS News
9. PTSO Wemail Archives
Woodson PTSO Wemail
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