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Parents as Partners Series

Please join us tomorrow, Wednesday, December 4th at 7 p.m. in Cafeteria B for our next Parents as Partners Series, Session #3 on Alcohol, Vaping and other Drugs.

This session will focus on current trends and will include the most recent Fairfax County Youth Survey Data on this topic. This data is specifically for Woodson High School as of Fall of 2018.

Speakers will provide physical examples of vapes, and will discuss what to look for and how to talk to your teen about drugs, alcohol, and vaping.

Guests and speakers will include Principal, Dr. Floyd, School Counselor, Mr. Ford, Woodson’s School Resource Officer, Officer Bryan Smith as well as our Substance Abuse Prevention Specialists, Mr. Ken Johnson and Mr. Marty Joyner.

W.T. Woodson Band Holiday Tunes for Tots Concerts

It's that holiday time of year! Please join the W.T. Woodson Band for the annual Holiday Tunes performances. The Holiday Tunes for Tots concerts include a holiday music performance, joined by seasonal and all-around favorite characters.

Show times are Wednesday, December 4th at 10:00 a.m. and Thursday, December 5th at 10:00 a.m. and will be held in the Main Gymnasium. Admission is $5.00. Questions? Contact Anne Reed at 703-273-4357 or holidaytunesfortots@gmail.com.

https://www.woodsonband.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/WTWoodson-Tunes-for-Tots-Invitation-2019.pdf

Mock ACT/SAT Score Report Session

If you took the Mock SAT or ACT on Saturday, November 9th, please attend the Score Report Session this Wednesday, December 4th in Cafeteria A when Mindworks will discuss the SAT/ACT process and return the mock test your child took and his/her Score Analysis Report!

This session is open to all student test takers and their parents/guardians. Ideally, all parents/guardians will attend with their student(s) if possible to get the most out of this session. However, only the student OR only the parent/guardian may attend and receive the test and score report.

Schedule

7-7:30pm: SAT/ACT Test Information and Next Steps
7:30: Students who haven't finished their homework for Thursday dismissed, as well as parents who have engagements to attend elsewhere
7:35 until all questions are answered or you have to leave: Q&A

The PTSO would like to thank Mindworks, who accepts NO compensation for their time to analyze students' scores and writing our students' reports. This means the Woodson PTSO receives 100% of the proceeds from your donation. In appreciation of Mindworks' efforts, we ask that parents and students attend the Score Report Session for the brief presentation to receive the score analysis and packet, and do not disrupt the evening's events by requesting to have tests and scores distributed before the presentation.

This is the only time scores will be distributed. We can't wait to see you on Wednesday!

Mandatory Safe Driving Seminar

All new drivers and their parent(s) must attend a state mandated traffic safety seminar, Partners for Safe Teen Driving.

The next seminar will be held in the Woodson auditorium on Monday, December 9th at 7pm. Do not be late - you will not be admitted to the auditorium after 7pm.

Questions? Please contact David O'Hara at DGOHara@fcps.edu.

Sponsor Student(s) on Field Trips

Did you know that some students are unable to participate in Woodson field trips due to the cost? Most FCPS field trips are considered optional and enrichment opportunities, therefore students on free and reduced lunch do not qualify for financial assistance.

Since the cost of these field trips cannot be covered by FCPS, students in need (as defined by the Woodson Administration and Counseling Staff) often stay behind and miss this enrichment opportunity.

Most field trips cost under $20 and that is just to cover the transportation to the activity. Woodson PTSO has agreed to help cover these costs so that ALL students have the opportunity to visit a museum, tour the Capitol, or experience an event that enhances their learning.

Please consider making a donation to the PTSO to sponsor one or more students so they can join their classmates on their field trip. Make your donation here:

https://wtwoodsonptso.ptboard.com/formvw?store=1489&form=10

Holiday Staff Appreciation - Thursday, December 12th

Please help us wish our wonderful Woodson Staff and educators a happy holiday season.

We invite Woodson families to bring side dishes, drinks, desserts and help decorate for the annual Holiday Hospitality Room on Wednesday, December 12th from 11:15 a.m. to 1:20 p.m. Please drop off items either the day before (2:00 - 4:00pm) or event morning (a cart will be set up in the front office to receive items).

If possible, please send in a disposable dish/container, or if you wish to have the dish returned, put your name on it. You can pick up your dishes in the front office. We will have holiday music, decorations and light fare for a memorable event for W.T. Woodson staff.

Please help continue this tradition of warmth, kindness and appreciation. For questions please text/email Miklos Kiss, 703-975-7928 / miklos.kiss@cox.net

Click here to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D49ADAF29A46-holiday

Help Us Thank Woodson Teachers and Staff

The PTSO invites all Woodson families to celebrate and recognize our wonderful teachers and staff this holiday season.

High School isn’t the same as elementary school where we had organized gift-giving and room parents. Please take time throughout the school year, and especially now in the holiday season, to recognize and thank the educators and support professionals that work with our children. Simple notes of appreciation, emails of gratitude and letters in support of teachers, counselors, principal, and/or support staff have enormous, meaningful impact.

Additionally, Woodson PTSO is collecting gift cards to raffle at the Annual Holiday Party for the Teachers and Staff on Wednesday, December 18th. Parents, families and students are invited to donate gift cards; please send donated gift cards to the front office in an envelope addressed to “Attn: Celeste Jones, Holiday Party Raffle Prizes.”

We kindly ask that we receive all donations by Wednesday, December 18th. Please contact Celeste Jones at cbjones@fcps.edu for more information.

Free coats and sweaters!!

We also have accessories like: gloves, hats and scarves! some are new or gently used. Come see Mrs. Tomer, Parent Liaison, room A139, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am to 2pm

Nominating Committee for PTSO Needed!

The PTSO is looking for a volunteer (or two!) to participate in the PTSO Board nominating committee to help identify candidates to fill vacancies on next year's 2020-21 PTSO Board and standing committees. We would love to have this committee filled by the end of December if possible.

Interested or have more questions? Please email Melissa French at wptsopres@gmail.com

Holidays for Heroes!

The WTW Military Family Network invites you to support The National Capital Region Red Cross “Holidays for Heroes” Program. Between now and December 13th, please drop off

Small toiletries
Gift cards to Subway and Dunkin’ Donuts (families use these when visiting patients at Walter Reed)
Other low-value gift cards (such as iTunes, Google, Amazon)
Individually wrapped snacks
New clothing items (Men and women - sizes Small-Large)
Mittens/gloves
Socks
Gently worn coats

All donations will be used to support local military and veterans year-round! Bring your donations to the WTW Main Office. If you’d like to help coordinate this effort, please contact Lisa Griffin at 703-407-5090 or lisagriffin1970@gmail.com.

Fall Grants

The WTW PTSO Grant Program is pleased to announce that Fall Grants were awarded to our Student Services Department in support of Girls State, where students will take part in a government-in-action experience by assuming roles of leaders who campaign and get elected to official positions, and to the Visual Art Department in support of the Spring Art Show, an event that showcases student artwork from the entire Woodson Pyramid.

The Spring grant window opens on February 3, 2020 and any member of the WTW PTSO can apply!

Scents of the Holidays

Orchestra is selling Yankee Candles, wrapping paper, lunch containers, baking tools, and more. You can still order online at Yankeecandlefundraising.com, Organization code 990073479.

Support your orchestra who were selected to play for the VMEA last Friday at the Homestead!

Holiday Help for Families in Need

Fairfax-based nonprofit Britepaths is seeking community members to provide Thanksgiving meals, December Holiday meals and gifts for children in December to 500 families in need who live throughout the Fairfax County area. This is a great family or group service project. Donations of funds or gift cards to assist families who are matched with sponsors are also greatly needed. Visit Britepaths Holiday Program page to Learn more, Register or Donate. Contact Shefali Ryan at 703.273.8829 x888 or sryan@britepaths.org with questions.

Cav Cruise 2020

Registration for the Woodson Class of 2020 All night graduation party is now open at https://wtwoodsonptso.ptboard.com/formvw?store=1526&form=1

Purchase your Raffle Tickets for Class of 2020 Graduation Priority Seating at https://wtwoodsonptso.ptboard.com/formvw?store=1526&form=1 First 100 that purchase raffle tickets get a free t-shirt Tickets are $5 each or 6 for $25. Proceeds benefit Cav Cruise 2020. Guilt free donations can also be done at the same website and fro each $25 donation your graduate receives an extra $5000 in cav cash to spend at Cav Cruise 2020!

Class of 2020 Yard Signs have arrived!

Purchase Congratulations Class of 2020 Yard Sign. Proceeds benefit Cav Cruise 2020. Contact Carol Harrity - Tun carhar0129@hotmail.com for more information.

Woodson Chorus Boosters

Restaurant Night will be at the Chipotle located at 9506 Main Street on Wednesday, December 4th from 4:00-8:00pm to support the Woodson Choral Boosters. Please mention you are eating in support of a fundraiser or show the printed/electronic flyer before you pay.

Click here for flyer: Chipotle Flyer

Upcoming Events:

Wednesday, December 4th
3:15pm-4:30pm - Combined Chorus
4:30-5:15pm - Chorale
5:15pm-6:15pm - Bella Voce

Thursday, December 5th Winter Concert 6pm call time/7pm concert

No Chorus Booster meeting in December, but if your child is in Dessert on Broadway, please ensure that you attend the DOB meeting on Saturday, December 7th at 10 am in the Chorus Room. We will also be doing costume fittings for DOB beginning at 8:30 am the same day. Students will sign up for a time block with their group.

Woodson Crew Fundraiser

Support the Woodson Crew Team with Dinner at Noodles & Co. Bring this flyer and your appetite to Noodles & Co on Main Street in Fairfax between 4 and 8 pm on Tuesday, December 3rd and help Woodson Crew. Noodles and Co. will graciously donate 25% of the cost of your meal to the team.

Thank you!

Woodson Drama

Woodson Theatre Camp and Movie Night. Elementary school students, grades 1-6, are invited to join Woodson Drama on Saturday, December 14, 2pm-8pm, for a day of acting, playwriting, and holiday craft making. Wrap up the day with pizza and a movie.

This is a great opportunity for parents to drop off their kids and do some holiday shopping! For more information visit www.wtwdrama.org

Do you have a new Student Driver in your household?

It’s that time of year again and we have a lot of new drivers on the road with their freshly printed DMV Learners’ Permits, but fear not the PTSO has you covered! There are “Student Driver” Magnets available for purchase from the PTSO to help other drivers on the road know to be patient with your new student driver.

The Magnets are available for purchase at all the Partners for Safe Teen Driving seminars held at WTW or on the PTSO online store HERE. Magnets are $8.00 each or 3 for $20.00. Contact Shane Gilbert at drivermagnets@woodsonptso.org with any questions.

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 May 1st to be included and installed in this year’s order so don’t wait! Individual bricks cost: $100. Visit the Woodson PTSO website and click the “Join & Support” tab on the main page to find out more information and to print a brick order form. If you have questions contact Katherine Gilbert at Bricks@woodsonptso.org or 904-891-2643.

Woodson Athletic Booster Passes

Woodson Athletic Booster passes are now on sale for $50 per pass for a student, $80 per adult, $200 for a family of 4 (see other combinations online).

The cost of attending WTW home games is $5 for students, $6 for adults, so the Booster Pass pays for itself in TEN GAMES for a student (thirteen games for an adult)! If you buy your pass now your student can use it to get into all regular season home games i.e. basketball, lacrosse, baseball, soccer, etc. and begin NOW to recoup your return on investment.

Why pay $5 (and have to find the cash) each time? Please make sure you buy your Booster pass soon. Click here to purchase passes online using PayPal (or go to wtwoodsonsports.org and click on Booster Membership.

We will be at Meet the Coaches Night on Tuesday November 19th if you would like to buy a Booster pass there.

Woodson Spirit Wear Sales

Get your holiday shopping done from the comfort of your own home and support Woodson Athletic Boosters at the same time by buying some Woodson spirit wear! We’ve got lots of options $15 and under - t -shirts, beanies, baseball caps, socks, drawstring bags, Woodson ornaments, and more! Looking a bigger gift? We've also got hoodies, sweatpants, stadium and fleece blankets, long sleeve tees, 1/4 zips, wicking tees and more!

Shop here: http://www.wtwoodsonsports.org/main/otherad/contentID/1253829.

Items are ready for pick up in the Woodson Main Office within days of your order. You will receive an email when your order is ready for pick up. Any questions, please contact Liz Brocato at Brocatofam@gmail.com.

PTSO Information

Our PTSO changed all our emails to gmail, so please check our site for the latest email addresses here:

https://www.woodsonptso.org/our-team.html

Did you know that every single penny of your membership fees stay right here at Woodson? If you haven’t joined yet, please join the PTSO here:

https://www.woodsonptso.org/join--support.html

Want to donate? You can here!

Announce your special events to WTW families right here in the WeMail. Not sure how? Email WPTSOCOMM@gmail.com for more information.

Are you a PTSO member? Join our Facebook page - WT Woodson PTSO. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2325539501108550/. We want the information shared on the FB page to be member-driven. Join now and start sharing your parenting tips, resources, and information!

W. T. Woodson PTSO

WTW PTSO WeMail - November 26

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Happy Thanksgiving from the PTSO

The Woodson PTSO Board wishes you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving.

We are thankful for the many volunteers who have done so much already this year for the WTW staff and students.

As a reminder, there is no school for students from Wednesday, November 27th through Friday, November 29th.

Happy Thanksgiving from the Woodson Administration

This week we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. We would like to wish our community a restful and peaceful time away. Our hope is for everyone to take time to decompress and have time with families and friends.

When we return from break we will have 15 school days before the winter holiday 2 week break! Let’s make this the best 15 days thus far this year!

Woodson Administration

Parents as Partners Series, Session 3

We hope you can join us on Wednesday, December 4th at 7 p.m. in Cafeteria B for our next Parents as Partners Series, Session #3 on Alcohol, Vaping and other Drugs.

This session will focus on current trends and will include the most recent Fairfax County Youth Survey Data on this topic. This data is specifically for Woodson High School as of Fall of 2018.

Speakers will provide physical examples of vapes, and will discuss what to look for and how to talk to your teen about drugs, alcohol, and vaping.

W.T. Woodson Band Holiday Tunes for Tots Concerts

https://www.woodsonband.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/WTWoodson-Tunes-for-Tots-Invitation-2019.pdf

Holiday Staff Appreciation - Thursday, December 12th

Please help us wish our wonderful Woodson Staff and educators a happy holiday season.

Please help continue this tradition of warmth, kindness and appreciation. For questions please text/email Miklos Kiss, 703-975-7928 / miklos.kiss@cox.net

Click here to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D49ADAF29A46-holiday

Free coats and sweaters!!

We also have accessories like: gloves, hats and scarves! some are new or gently used. Come see Mrs. Tomer, Parent Liaison, room A139, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am to 2pm

Holidays for Heroes!

The WTW Military Family Network invites you to support The National Capital Region Red Cross “Holidays for Heroes” Program. Between now and December 13, please drop off

Small toiletries
Gift cards to Subway and Dunkin’ Donuts (families use these when visiting patients at Walter Reed)
Other low-value gift cards (such as iTunes, Google, Amazon)
Individually wrapped snacks
New clothing items (Men and women - sizes Small-Large)
Mittens/gloves
Socks
Gently worn coats

Sponsor Student(s) on Field Trips

Since the cost of these field trips cannot be covered by FCPS, students in need (as defined by the Woodson Administration and Counseling Staff) often stay behind and miss this enrichment opportunity.

Please consider making a donation to the PTSO to sponsor one or more students so they can join their classmates on their field trip. Make your donation here:

https://wtwoodsonptso.ptboard.com/formvw?store=1489&form=10

Scents of the Holidays

Orchestra is selling Yankee Candles, wrapping paper, lunch containers, baking tools, and more. You can still order online at Yankeecandlefundraising.com, Organization code 990073479.

Support your orchestra who were selected to play for the VMEA last Friday at the Homestead!

Food Pantry Donations Update

Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Thanksgiving Food bags! They went out to our Woodson families yesterday!

Holiday Help for Families in Need

Fall Grants

The Spring grant window opens on February 3, 2020 and any member of the WTW PTSO can apply!

Fairfax Turkey Trot 2019

Join your friends and neighbors on Thanksgiving morning for a fun run through the streets of Mantua while raising funds for Britepaths (formerly Our Daily Bread).

Woodson students get a discounted registration fee of $20 by using this code at registration: 19FFXTT4ES

Click here to register today! https://fairfaxturkeytrot.com/

Cav Cruise 2020

Registration for the Woodson Class of 2020 All night graduation party is now open at https://wtwoodsonptso.ptboard.com/formvw?store=1526&form=1

Class of 2020 Yard Signs have arrived!

Purchase Congratulations Class of 2020 Yard Sign. Proceeds benefit Cav Cruise 2020. Contact Carol Harrity - Tun carhar0129@hotmail.com for more information.

Woodson Chorus Boosters

Orders for physical gift cards for Scrip are due on December 1st. This will be the last order before the holidays.

Restaurant Night will be at Chipotle on Wednesday, December 4th from 4:00-8:00pm.

Upcoming Events:

Wednesday, December 4th, Combined Chorus, 3:15pm-4:30pm
Chorale, 4:40pm-5:15pm
Bella Voce, 5:15pm-6:15pm

Thursday, December 5th, Winter Concert, 6pm call time/7pm concert

Woodson Drama

Woodson Theatre Camp and Movie Night. Elementary school students, grades 1-6, are invited to join Woodson Drama on Saturday, December 14, 2pm-8pm, for a day of acting, playwriting, and holiday craft making. Wrap up the day with pizza and a movie.

This is a great opportunity for parents to drop off their kids and do some holiday shopping! For more information visit www.wtwdrama.org

Do you have a new Student Driver in your household?

Make a Lasting Mark for your Student!

Woodson Athletic Booster Passes

Woodson Athletic Booster passes are now on sale for $50 per pass for a student, $80 per adult, $200 for a family of 4 (see other combinations online).

We will be at Meet the Coaches Night on Tuesday November 19th if you would like to buy a Booster pass there.

Woodson Spirit Wear Sales

Shop here: http://www.wtwoodsonsports.org/main/otherad/contentID/1253829.

Fall Sports Highlights

WTW Girls Volleyball continued its historic run to States last Tuesday, meeting Washington & Liberty on their court and winning the Semi-Final match 3-0. The Cavs took the first set 25-23 as the Generals were strong competition. Our back row defense, led by Jordan Lyons and Jaden Reasor, shut down the Generals offense in the next sets. They took the second set 25-19 and dominated the third with a 25-17 win for the game. By the end of the night, hitter Amy Burkhardt put 20 kills on the board. Our power hitting was due to excellent setting led by Nicole Gibson along with the strong defensive playing. That included our front row, led by Olivia Guerra and Katie Burruss, both racking up 5 blocks a piece. Celebration was in order for the night as Jaden Reasor surpassed 1,000 digs in her high school career! Special shout out to Maggie Cox, who has always stepped on the court and served well, contributing to this and many wins.

Our ladies boarded the bus Friday morning headed to Richmond for the Class 6 State Championship at VCU against the 4 time State Champion Floyd Kellam Knights, followed later by a bus filled with their WT Woodson classmates eager to cheer them on in their first ever appearance in the State Championship. The Cavs came out strong for a first set win of 25-18. The Knights adjusted their game and, though our girls fought hard, Kellam went on to win the next three sets to end the season. For the first time in school history, Woodson varsity volleyball ended the 2019 season as Patriot District Champions, Occoquan Region 6C Champions and Second Place 6A State Champions. They ended the season with a record of 27-5.

This successful team could not have gone so far without the support of a great school. Thank you students, parents, families, staff, administration and the entire Woodson community for your tremendous support. Woodson had the largest student body present at the State Final on Friday! Thank you to all who showed up and cheered this team of champions all the way through to the end!

PTSO Information

Our PTSO changed all our emails to gmail, so please check our site for the latest email addresses here:

https://www.woodsonptso.org/our-team.html

Did you know that every single penny of your membership fees stay right here at Woodson? If you haven’t joined yet, please join the PTSO here:

https://www.woodsonptso.org/join--support.html

Want to donate? You can here!

Announce your special events to WTW families right here in the WeMail. Not sure how? Email WPTSOCOMM@gmail.com for more information.

W. T. Woodson PTSO

Woodson Weekly - November 22nd

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Woodson Weekly -
November 22nd

Woodson Weekly is published every Friday to provide the community with important information about school life at Woodson High School.

Vision Statement
We are a school community where all students have purpose and value!

Teachers enjoy serving students at our annual Thanksgiving Lunch yesterday. Mr. MacNabb (kneeling) L-R Mr. Dickens, Mr. Milligan, Mr. Terrazas, Dr. Hewan, and Mr. Nah.

Important Upcoming Dates

Wednesday-Friday, November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Holidays

Monday, December 23 through Friday, January 3 - Winter Break

Monday, January 6th - School resumes, Even Day

In this Issue

1. Happy Thanksgiving
2. Attendance for Thanksgiving Week
3. Weekly Progress Reports
4. Parents as Partners Session 3
5. Student Electives Fair
6. Holiday Tunes for Tots Holiday Concerts
7. Senior Parent/Guardian Meeting
8. College and Career Newsletter
9. Holidays for Heroes
10. Order Your Yearbook
11. Safety and Security Month
12. FCPS Cares

1. Happy Thanksgiving

On behalf of the faculty and staff of W.T. Woodson High School, I wish you and your families a wonderful Thanksgiving break.

As a reminder, students will be out of school from Wednesday, November 27th through Friday, November 29th. Students return on Monday, December 2nd and it is an Odd 2/4 day.

Woodson Weekly is taking a Thanksgiving break. The next issue of Woodson Weekly will be published on Friday, December 6th.

2. Attendance for Thanksgiving Week

If you know your child will be missing full days of school the week of November 25th, please call the attendance line to let us know now.

The attendance line is 703-503-4800.

Students from Mr. Wright’s AP World History class “Speed Dating” to compare the various rulers of the Transoceanic and Gunpowder Empires in the early modern era.

3. Weekly Progress Reports

FCPS Weekly Progress Reports will not be sent to parents Sunday, November 24th through Sunday, December 1st during the Thanksgiving break.

4. Parents as Partners Session 3

We hope you can join us on Wednesday, December 4th for our next Parents as Partners Series #3 on Alcohol, Vaping and other Drugs.

Thank you to the parents who came to our Parents as Partners Series #2 on Wellness in October. Here is the link to the article as well as the Fairfax County Youth Survey: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health-humanservices/fairfax-county-youth-survey and the link to the 3 to Succeed information: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health-humanservices/3-succeed

5. Student Electives Fairs

This year we will have our first Student Electives Fairs!

Students in the ninth, tenth, and eleventh grades will have the opportunity to visit six pre-selected sessions (three on December 4th and three on December 12th) to learn about the elective classes Woodson High School has to offer.

The fairs will take place during returns both days and will help students prepare for course selection, which will begin in January. Teachers will prepare 20 minute presentations, which will cover course information, expectations, and any other relevant information students should know. There will also be time for Q&A.

Since these events are taking place during the school day, parents and guardians, rising ninth grade students and their parents and guardians, and families who will be new to Woodson next school year are encouraged to attend our Curriculum Night and Rising Ninth Grade Parent Night being held on January 8th. Details on that program will be released in the coming weeks.

Seniors will not attend the Electives Fairs on December 4th or December 12th. Instead, seniors are scheduled to attend a mandatory wellness program and senior meeting during returns those days.

6. W.T. Woodson Band Holiday Tunes for Tots Concerts

https://www.woodsonband.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/WTWoodson-Tunes-for-Tots-Invitation-2019.pdf

Students in Ms. Romesburg's AP World History class participating in a trade simulation during our unit Networks of Exchange 1250-1450.

7. Senior Parent/Guardian Meeting

Plan to attend the upcoming Senior Parent/Guardian Meeting on Tuesday, December 10th at 6:00 p.m. in Cavalier Hall.

Topics will include graduation information, Career Center news, and Cav Cruise All Night Grad Party (ANGP) registration.

If you have any questions, please contact Woodson Assistant Principal Mandy Burke at ajburke@fcps.edu.

8. College and Career Newsletter

Are you reading the WTW College and Career Center Newsletter?

In addition to all the great information stored in the compilations at the bottom of the newsletter, there are two new internships, three new special opportunities, and five new scholarships this week.

9. Holidays for Heroes

The WTW Military Family Network invites you to support The National Capital Region Red Cross “Holidays for Heroes” Program. Between November 15-December 13, please drop off

Small toiletries
Gift cards to Subway and Dunkin’ Donuts (families use these when visiting patients at Walter Reed)
Other low-value gift cards (such as iTunes, Google, Amazon)
Individually wrapped snacks
New clothing items (Men and women - sizes Small thru Large)
Mittens/gloves
Socks
Gently worn coats

10. Order the Yearbook!

Have you heard the news?? Yearbook prices go up soon!

Sunday, December 15th is the LAST DAY to get the $70 price on the 2020 yearbook. Prices will then go up to $80. It’s also the last day to order nameplates! Be sure to reserve your book now…these high-school days are fleeting!

Go to https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/index.cfm/job/5278

and order now!

11. Safety & Security Month

In honor of November being Safety & Security month, each week we will share pieces of information with you.

Shelter in Place-

Used to temporarily separate people from a hazardous outdoor atmosphere, such as in a hazmat incident.

“Shelter-In-Place” announcement made via PA system and radio.
Students and staff members move into main building from trailers, unless it is unsafe due to environmental contamination.
All windows and doors are closed, locked and sealed, with materials that will hinder air flow.
Staff members shut off main building power to stop HVAC, exhaust, and roof ventilators.
Signs placed on the front door making notification of Shelter-in-Place Emergency.
Building entry forbidden until public safety officials arrive and give the “all clear.”
Exposed or contaminated people will be kept separate from the rest of school population, and directed to wash with water.
If possible, alternative clothing for exposed individuals will be provided and contaminated clothing will be removed and sealed in plastic bags.
Administrators will listen to local emergency management officials and follow directions from responding public safety officials.

For more information about school Safety & Security, you can visit the Emergency Planning and Crisis Response site.

Good luck to our Girls Volleyball team as they face the Kellam Knights for the VHSL state championship tonight at 8 p.m.

12. FCPS Cares Program

Recognizing Woodson staff who go above and beyond!

FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the good work of our Woodson staff. https://www.fcps.edu/careers/employee-recognition-programs/fcps-cares-program

Mental Health Resources | 24/7 Emergency Numbers

If you are in crisis, text NEEDHELP to 85511, call 1-800-273-TALK, or dial 911; TTY dial 711

CrisisLink Regional Hotline: 703-527-4077 (CrisisLink is a hotline for individuals in crisis or family/friends seeking guidance for how to help a loved one)

Dominion Hospital Assessment and Referral Line: 703-536-2000

Inova Emergency Services: 703-289-7560

Mobile Crisis Unit: 1-844-627-4747

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-SUICIDE

Merrifield Center Emergency Services: 703-573-5679; TTY dial 711 (The Merrifield Center of the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board, offers a range of clinical programming. Emergency Services, staffed 24 hours per day, seven days per week, works with people in psychiatric crisis who need immediate attention.)

Plan D Nova https://www.plandnova.org/ (a website for Northern Virginia teens who suffer from depression: #breakthestigma)

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WTW PTSO WeMail - November 19

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Happy Thanksgiving from the PTSO

The Woodson PTSO Board wishes you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving.

We are thankful for the many volunteers who have done so much already this year for the WTW staff and students.

W.T. Woodson Band Holiday Tunes for Tots Concerts

Show times are Wednesday, December 4th at 10:00 a.m. and Thursday, December 5th at 10:00 a.m. and will be held in the Main Gymnasium. Admission is $5.00. Questions? Contact Anne Reed at 703-273-4357 or holidaytunesfortots@gmail.com.

https://www.woodsonband.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/WTWoodson-Tunes-for-Tots-Invitation-2019.pdf

Help with the Teacher Hospitality Room, Dec 12

For a few hours on Thursday, December 12th the PTSO hosts a hospitality room for our Woodson teachers where they can come and grab a treat, sip on some hot cocoa and just take a well deserved break. We are looking for a chair to help organize the event!

Interested or want to learn more please email Teresa Lemair at: teresalemair@aol.com

Free coats and sweaters!!

We also have accessories like: gloves, hats and scarves! some are new or gently used. Come see Mrs. Tomer, Parent Liaison, room A139, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am to 2pm

Holidays for Heroes!

The WTW Military Family Network invites you to support The National Capital Region Red Cross “Holidays for Heroes” Program. Between now and December 13, please drop off

Small toiletries
Gift cards to Subway and Dunkin’ Donuts (families use these when visiting patients at Walter Reed)
Other low-value gift cards (such as iTunes, Google, Amazon)
Individually wrapped snacks
New clothing items (Men and women - sizes Small-Large)
Mittens/gloves
Socks
Gently worn coats

Last Week to Order a Poinsettia or Wreath

Nothing says happy holidays like a beautiful poinsettia or evergreen wreath. Please support the Woodson Precisionettes by ordering a poinsettia (select red, white, or marble and 6” or 10”) or evergreen wreath.

We are taking orders through this Saturday, November 23rd - see the order form. To place your order, contact a Woodson Precisionette, or drop off your payment and order form at 8512 Paul Revere Court, Annandale, VA. Thank you!

Your support will help the Precisionettes represent Woodson at Nationals in Orlando.

Last Chance!

Get your fresh Florida FRUIT! Online sales end TOMORROW November 20th at 3 p.m. So support your W.T. Woodson Band and order at FloridaIndianRiverGroves.com. Click Order Now, type in Organization Code 171874, make your juicy fruit selections, and at check out pick your favorite band student.

So do it NOW - you don’t want to see that truck in early December and wish you could have gotten some of that Florida sunshine! And thanks for your support of our wonderful musical band!!!

Scents of the Holidays

Orchestra is selling Yankee Candles, wrapping paper, lunch containers, baking tools, and more. Ask any orchestra student to see the catalog and fill your home with scents of the season and get some gift shopping done as well. You may also order online at Yankeecandlefundraising.com, Organization code 990073479 (however, shipping will apply).

Support your orchestra who were selected to play for the VMEA this Friday at the Homestead!

Food Pantry Donations Needed

Please consider donating to our Thanksgiving Food Drive to aid Woodson families that are in food compromised situations. Review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Bring your donations anytime between now and November 19th to the front lobby on the school and place them in the box labeled "PTSO Food Pantry." Thank you!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4EACAA22A13-food

Holiday Help for Families in Need

Fairfax Turkey Trot 2019

Join your friends and neighbors on Thanksgiving morning for a fun run through the streets of Mantua while raising funds for Britepaths (formerly Our Daily Bread).

Woodson students get a discounted registration fee of $20 by using this code at registration: 19FFXTT4ES

Click here to register today! https://fairfaxturkeytrot.com/

Cav Cruise 2020

Registration for the Woodson Class of 2020 All night graduation party is now open at https://wtwoodsonptso.ptboard.com/formvw?store=1526&form=1

Class of 2020 Yard Signs have arrived!

Purchase Congratulations Class of 2020 Yard Sign. Proceeds benefit Cav Cruise 2020. Contact Carol Harrity - Tun carhar0129@hotmail.com for more information.

Woodson Chorus Boosters

Spirit Wear: We’re added a long sleeve t-shirt option. The shirt will be grey with the same front and back design as the short sleeved t-shirt. The cost is $16.00. Orders are due on November 20th. All Spirit Wear is expected to be available on December 7th at 10 am. You can access the order form for this option: Spiritwear.

Forms and payment can be dropped off in the chorus classroom. Make checks payable to the Woodson Choral Boosters.

Senior Honor Choir rehearsals and concert events will be held November 21st-23rd at The Homestead, Hot Springs VA.

Chorale Rehearsal on Monday, November 25th from 3:15pm-4:30pm

Do you have a new Student Driver in your household?

Make a Lasting Mark for your Student!

Woodson Athletic Booster Passes

Woodson Athletic Booster passes are now on sale for $50 per pass for a student, $80 per adult, $200 for a family of 4 (see other combinations online).

We will be at Meet the Coaches Night on Tuesday November 19th if you would like to buy a Booster pass there.

Woodson Spirit Wear Sales

Shop here: http://www.wtwoodsonsports.org/main/otherad/contentID/1253829.

Fall Sports Highlights

It’s another great day to be a Cavalier! Woodson Volleyball took West Potomac 3-0 to become Regional Champions for the first time in school history! The ladies played their game and even came from 6 points down in the second set for the win. Thank you to everyone who came out and filled the gym to help push to the win. Player of the Match, Jordan Lyons racked up kills while Jaden Reasor made our defense unstoppable with fourteen digs for the night. Our setters were spot on with Nicole Gibson and Erin McPhilomy with sixteen and fourteen assists respectively.

Our ladies then went on to win their first State game in the Quarter Finals Saturday night against South Lakes 3-0!!!! Cavs took the first set 25-21 after a neck and neck fight. The Seahawks brought even more heat in the second set but our ladies pushed to finally get the win at 27-25. Momentum was big going into the third set but the girls had to bring their game and they took off to win 25-15. Hitter Amy Burkhardt, Player of the Match, played superbly to help the team to the win. Middle Maja Zuber put up big defense to block against South Lakes strong front line and used her signature slide hit to put points on the board. Olivia Guerra brought a powerful defense to the game as she threw herself all over the court to catch hits and tips and put them up for the set. Our ladies now move on to the Semifinals!

STATE SEMIFINAL GAME TODAY, NOVEMBER 19 at Washington Liberty HS (formerly Washington and Lee) 1301 N Stafford St, Arlington, VA 22201. The game is at 7:00 p.m. and is $10 entry. Cav Family, history is being made here! It’s a Tuesday night. Bring your LOUD to help our Lady Cavs win this Semifinal Game and head to State Finals for the first time in history!!!! Thank you for the great support so many have given with showing up and cheering this amazing team on!! Please don your red, white and blue and come out to support these girls and make them feel at home on an away court.

Woodson Varsity Field Hockey hosted Yorktown in the State quarter-finals. Seniors Margaret Stephan and Izzy Gonzales got the ball in front of goal for Katie Williams to put on target and Zoe Hite hit the net. In the second half, Allie Maahs finished off the match with Woodson’s second goal. Final, 2-0. Cavs win.

In State semi-finals, Woodson took the field against Kellam. The Lady Cavs went on the front foot from the first whistle. Audrey Fisher, Maahs, and Senior Anna Stribling bossed the midfield. Senior Sidney Allen made a great save. Everything was going according to plan, but then Kellam scored two. Woodson played tough, maintained composure, and reached halftime. Within 30 seconds of the second half start, off a pass from Gwyneth Durosko, Stephan scored. The Lady Cavs clawed their way back into the game, but it was not to be their game.

The 2019 WGVFH team provided many memorable moments including exciting goals, saves, tackles, overtimes, shoot-outs, coach-of-the-year recognition, and of course the silverware from Regions. A final knock of the sticks to Senior Lady Cavs Sidney Allen, Anabel Heisley, Bridget Cassata, Anna Stribling, Margaret Stephan, Rachel Hartzler, and Izzy Gonzales. Congratulations on a fantastic season!

Woodson Ice Hockey Club had a great game--the second of the season--with a score of 7 to 0. Our next game is this Friday, November 22, an early game at the Mt. Vernon Ice Arena. Entrance is free. Puck drop is 5:15pm. Hope to see you there. Also, don’t forget to congratulate our elected Captains Carson Hoffman, Dan Morgan, and Thomas Santaniello!

New Emails!

Our PTSO changed all our emails to gmail, so please check our site for the latest email addresses here:

https://www.woodsonptso.org/our-team.html

Did you know that every single penny of your membership fees stay right here at Woodson? If you haven’t joined yet, please join the PTSO here:

https://www.woodsonptso.org/join--support.html

Want to donate? You can here!

Announce your special events to WTW families right here in the WeMail. Not sure how? Email WPTSOCOMM@gmail.com for more information.

W. T. Woodson PTSO

Woodson Weekly - November 15th

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Woodson Weekly -
November 15th

Woodson Weekly is published every Friday to provide the community with important information about school life at Woodson High School.

Vision Statement
We are a school community where all students have purpose and value!

Astronomy teacher Mr. Casey Milligan helped students view as Mercury transited the sun on Monday. FCPS News ran a feature story of our event.

Important Upcoming Dates

Wednesday-Friday, November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Holidays

Monday, December 23 through Friday, January 3 - Winter Break

Monday, January 6th - School resumes, Even Day

In this Issue

1. Report Card Distribution
2. Attendance for Thanksgiving Week
3. Weekly Progress Reports
4. Parents as Partners Session 3
5. Environmental Club Tree Planting
6. Holiday Tunes for Tots Holiday Concerts
7. Holidays for Heroes
8. Woodson Area Chorus
9. Choral Students Selected for Honors Choirs
10. Safety and Security Month
11. Reserve Your Yearbook
12. FCPS Cares

1. Report Card Distribution

Report cards were distributed through 7th period classes today. Students who do not have a 7th period class may pick up their report cards in Student Services.

2. Attendance for Thanksgiving Week

If you know your child will be missing full days of school the week of November 25th, please call the attendance line to let us know now.

The attendance line is 703-503-4800.

Published YA authors and Woodson HS 2003 alums Danielle Stinson (“The Birds, the Bees, and You and Me”) and Olivia Hinebaugh (“Before I Disappear”) talk to students about the writing process and their books in a collaboration between the library, science and English departments.

3. Weekly Progress Reports

FCPS Weekly Progress Reports will not be sent to parents Sunday, November 24th through Sunday, December 1st during the Thanksgiving break.

4. Parents as Partners Session 3

We hope you can join us on Wednesday, December 4th for our next Parents as Partners Series #3 on Alcohol, Vaping and other Drugs.

5. Environmental Club Tree Planting

Woodson’s environmental club partnered with Fairfax ReLeaf and other Woodson organizations including SNHS, NHS, Key Club and leadership to plant 15 native trees around campus. In addition, they tended the native trees planted by the Orchestra door and cleaned up one of the library courtyards. We had 40 student volunteers and three adults including Lauren Kinne (the science department chair), Aaron Morgan (the band director) and Taylor from Fairfax ReLeaf.

6. W.T. Woodson Band Holiday Tunes for Tots Concerts

https://www.woodsonband.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/WTWoodson-Tunes-for-Tots-Invitation-2019.pdf

7. Holidays for Heroes

The WTW Military Family Network invites you to support The National Capital Region Red Cross “Holidays for Heroes” Program. Between November 15-December 13, please drop off

Small toiletries
Gift cards to Subway and Dunkin’ Donuts (families use these when visiting patients at Walter Reed)
Other low-value gift cards (such as iTunes, Google, Amazon)
Individually wrapped snacks
New clothing items (Men and women - sizes Small thru Large)
Mittens/gloves
Socks
Gently worn coats

8. Woodson Area Chorus

Meredith Lee (Frost Choral Director) and Amy Moir are running a Woodson Area Chorus. This is their 4th year of the program. Students in 5th and 6th grade are eligible to participate. There have 3 rehearsals and then the choir performs at the Frost Chorus Concert on Tuesday, December 3rd.

This year, there are 129 students participating. Above is a picture of the first rehearsal. Some high school choral students volunteer their time to help as leaders.

9. Choral Students Selected for Honor Choirs

The following Woodson singers were selected to the American Choral Director’s Association Southern Region Junior High/Middle School Honor Choir:
Emma Falardeau, Julia Heltzel, Nick Siew, Reagan Wales

Also, these Woodson singers were selected to the American Choral Director’s Association Southern Region High School Mixed Chorus:
Carline Barata, AJ Foley, August Vesilind

These singers were selected by audition and will travel to Mobile, AL March 11 - 14, 2020 to participate in honor choirs with singers from across 13 states. Congratulations!

Ms. Kraft and Mr. Rosebrock enjoy a cup of coffee at the Woodson staff Veteran's Day breakfast on Monday, November 11th.

10. Safety & Security Month

In honor of November being Safety & Security month, each week we will share pieces of information with you.

Secure the Building-

Used if the danger is outside the building, e.g., a robbery near the school.

No students allowed outside of buildings and trailers (no P.E., recess, etc.).
All building and trailer exterior doors are closed and locked.
People in locked trailers remain in locked trailers.
Staff members and students are free to move about inside buildings and trailers.
Staff member posted at building main entrance to control visitor access, issue passes, and direct to reunification area, if necessary..

For more information about school Safety & Security, you can visit the Emergency Planning and Crisis Response site.

Volleyball beat West Potomac to win Woodson's first ever 2019 Occoquan Regional Championship!

11. Reserve Your Yearbook

Did you know that last year’s yearbook sold out? Did you know that the 2020 yearbook will never be cheaper than it is today?

Order your yearbook now, before the crush of the school year!

12. FCPS Cares Program

Recognizing Woodson staff who go above and beyond!

Mental Health Resources | 24/7 Emergency Numbers

If you are in crisis, text NEEDHELP to 85511, call 1-800-273-TALK, or dial 911; TTY dial 711

CrisisLink Regional Hotline: 703-527-4077 (CrisisLink is a hotline for individuals in crisis or family/friends seeking guidance for how to help a loved one)

Dominion Hospital Assessment and Referral Line: 703-536-2000

Inova Emergency Services: 703-289-7560

Mobile Crisis Unit: 1-844-627-4747

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-SUICIDE

Plan D Nova https://www.plandnova.org/ (a website for Northern Virginia teens who suffer from depression: #breakthestigma)

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WTW PTSO WeMail - November 12

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November PTSO Meeting

Please join us for the November PTSO meeting TONIGHT, November 12th at 7 p.m. in the library.

We will be reviewing and voting on the grants applications. This is also a great opportunity to hear straight from WTW administration about how things are going at school and ask them any questions. We are fortunate that Dr. Floyd, and often an Assistant Principal, make it a priority to attend our meetings each month. Note that we will not meet in December!

W.T. Woodson Band Holiday Tunes for Tots Concerts

https://www.woodsonband.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/WTWoodson-Tunes-for-Tots-Invitation-2019.pdf

Thank you Woodson Environmental Club and PTSO Member Haydee Cooper

A few months ago, PTSO member Haydee Cooper contacted the PTSO Board to ask about planting more trees on the Woodson campus with the help of the non-profit organization Fairfax ReLeaf . The PTSO Board connected Haydee with the WTW Environmental Club and the idea “took root” immediately.

Woodson’s Environmental Club partnered with Fairfax ReLeaf and other Woodson organizations including SNHS, NHS, Key Club and leadership to plant 15 native trees around campus. In addition, they tended the native trees planted by the Orchestra door and cleaned up one of the library courtyards. We had 40 student volunteers and three adults including Lauren Kinne (the science department chair), Aaron Morgan (the band director) and Taylor from Fairfax ReLeaf. Many thanks to all!

Free coats and sweaters!!

We also have accessories like: gloves, hats and scarves! some are new or gently used. Come see Mrs. Tomer, Parent Liaison, room A139, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am to 2pm

Fruit!

The W.T. Woodson Band is offering fresh fruit for delivery in early December. Get fresh Florida oranges and grapefruit straight from the grove, driven by truck up 95, and delivered by your favorite band student.

So don’t delay - you don’t want to see that truck and wish you could have gotten some of that Florida sunshine! And thanks for your support of our wonderful musical band!!!

Pies!

The boys lacrosse team is selling 10" pies. Deep dish apple and rapturous pecan pies are $20; savory pumpkin is $15.

To order, send your name, address, phone and order to wtwlaxpies@gmail.com.

The last day to order is Monday, November 18th. Pies will be ready for pickup on Monday, November 25th.

Scents of the Holidays

Mock SAT/Mock ACT Was a Huge Success

Thank you to Yelena Jones and Mindworks Educational Services for organizing the Mock ACT/SAT session this past Saturday. This is a win-win that provides students a valuable opportunity to take a practice exam and to support the PTSO.

If your student took the practice exam on Saturday, plan to attend the SCORE REPORT SESSION:Wednesday, December 4 from 7:00 to 7:30 PM, with an Optional Q&A to follow from 7:30 until you need to leave! (Woodson Cafeteria B)

Food Pantry Donations Needed

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4EACAA22A13-food

Holiday Help for Families in Need

Class of 2020 Yard Signs have arrived!

Purchase Congratulations Class of 2020 Yard Sign. Proceeds benefit Cav Cruise 2020. Contact Carol Harrity - Tun carhar0129@hotmail.com for more information.

Woodson Chorus Boosters

Upcoming Events:

Wednesday, November 13th - Yearbook pictures during returns. (Students wear t-shirt or Sweatshirt)

Thursday, November 14th - Chorale Rehearsal, 7-8:30 p.m.

Monday, November 25th - Chorale Rehearsal - 3:15-4:30 p.m.

Senior Honor Choir rehearsals and concert events will be held November 21st-23rd at The Homestead, Hot Springs VA.

Do you have a new Student Driver in your household?

Make a Lasting Mark for your Student!

Woodson Athletic Booster Passes

Woodson Athletic Booster passes are now on sale for $50 per pass for a student, $80 per adult, $200 for a family of 4 (see other combinations online). The cost of attending WTW home games is $5 per student, $6 per ticket for adults, so the Booster Pass pays for itself in TEN GAMES for a student (thirteen games for an adult)! If you buy your pass now your student can use it to get into all regular season home games like football, field hockey and volleyball games and then basketball, lacrosse, baseball, soccer, etc.; you can begin NOW to recoup your return on investment. Why pay $5 (and have to find the cash) each time? Please make sure you buy your Booster pass soon. Click here to purchase passes online using PayPal (or go to wtwoodsonsports.org and click on Booster Membership).

Fall Sports Highlights

Woodson Varsity Field Hockey met TC Williams in the Semi-finals of the Region Tournament. The Titans initiated the scoring. The Cavalier response came off a corner from Gwyneth Durosko’s insert to Senior Anna Stribling and back to Durosko who lofted the ball over the defense into the far corner of the net. Durosko assisted the game winner scored by Senior Margaret Stephan. Final, 2-1. Cavs win.

This recap begins with the assertion that you really can’t miss a Fairfax-Woodson field hockey game. The Occoquan Regional final match-up was further proof. Allie Maahs and Gwyneth Durosko were all over the Rebels. Senior goaltender Sydney Allen was a stalwart. What the Lady Cavs have done all season, they did tonight, complete team commitment. There was a lot of team energy that maintained offensive pressure. The girls clearly wanted this game. At halftime, the game was even at 0. Kelley Gross minded the sticks in the second half and was called upon for four saves including one that put her one-on-one with the Rebel attacker. Senior Izzy Gonzales worked tirelessly and Zoe Hite was nonstop productive action. At full time, the score keeper was unmoved. In overtime, the ball circulated from Durosko to Gonzales who attacked the goal and crossed to Stephan who with the same kind of determination that the team played all night used a combination of dive, will, and determination to score the game winner. Final, 1-0 WTW Girls Field Hockey wins the Regional Tournament Championship! On to States this week!

Our WTW District Champs Girls Volleyball team took Justice High in 3 sets on Thursday night for their first regional game win! All our players took the court and contribute to the win. Hitters Amy Burkhardt, Jordan Lyons and Middle, Maja Zuber, led the team with kills. Those numbers were what they were thanks to great defense by Jaden Reasor and our setters Nicole Gibson and Erin McPhilomy putting the ball where it needed to be. The Cavs move on to the semi-final game against Lake Braddock on Tuesday, November 12 at Woodson - 7:00pm. This is going to be an intense game with great competition and high quality volleyball. Lake Braddock has a large following and will be filling our gym with fans. We need support from the student body and Woodson families to help cheer these ladies to a victory and on to region finals. Come out this Tuesday at 7pm and be loud Woodson!!!

W. T. Woodson PTSO

Happy Veteran's Day from WTW

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Happy Veteran's Day!

On this Veteran's Day, I would like to take a moment to show our appreciation for all the brave men and women, and their families, within our Woodson Community who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

At Woodson, we have 12 teachers and hundreds of parents, guardians, alumni, and community members who have proudly served our country. The sacrifices you and your families have made go well beyond the words I can type in an email.

We are the “land of the free” because of your bravery. Thank you for your service and for ensuring the freedoms that we all enjoy every day. You are our heroes!

With sincere gratitude, we salute you and wish you a Happy Veteran's Day!

Dr. Floyd
Principal

Veteran's Day display at the Woodson Library entrance.

Mental Health Resources | 24/7 Emergency Numbers

If you are in crisis, text NEEDHELP to 85511, call 1-800-273-TALK, or dial 911; TTY dial 711

CrisisLink Regional Hotline: 703-527-4077 (CrisisLink is a hotline for individuals in crisis or family/friends seeking guidance for how to help a loved one)

Dominion Hospital Assessment and Referral Line: 703-536-2000

Inova Emergency Services: 703-289-7560

Mobile Crisis Unit: 1-844-627-4747

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-SUICIDE

Plan D Nova https://www.plandnova.org/ (a website for Northern Virginia teens who suffer from depression: #breakthestigma)

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Woodson Weekly - November 8th

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Woodson Weekly -
November 8th

Woodson Weekly is published every Friday to provide the community with important information about school life at Woodson High School.

Vision Statement
We are a school community where all students have purpose and value!

Students waiting for the shuttle to the Plum Center for their nursing academy class.

Important Upcoming Dates

Wednesday-Friday, November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Holidays

Monday, December 23 through Friday, January 3 - Winter Break

Monday, January 6th - School resumes, Even Day

In this Issue

1. Attendance for Thanksgiving Week
2. Final Weekend: Letters to Sala
3. Federal Impact Aid Forms
4. Food Deliveries
5. Environmental Club Tree Planting
6. Technology Support Fee
7. Report Card Distribution
8. Activating Weekly Progress Reports
9. Woodson Librarian Honored
10. Military Appreciation T-Shirts
11. Parents as Partners Session 3
12. Safety and Security Month
13. Pies!
14. Frost Falcons 5K and Fun Run
15. Reserve Your Yearbook
16. FCPS Cares

1. Attendance for Thanksgiving Week

If you know your child will be missing full days of school the week of November 25th, please call the attendance line to let us know now.

The attendance line is 703-503-4800.

2. Final Weekend: Letters to Sala

This is the final weekend for Woodson Drama Department's Fall production, Letters to Sala. Performances are tonight and Saturday, November 9th.

Adapted from the book Sala’s Gift by Ann Kirschner and based on a true account, Letters to Sala is a remarkable story of a young girl's survival during wartime Germany. Five years. Seven Nazi labor camps. Over 350 hidden letters. Sala Garncarz Kirschner kept her secret for over fifty years, concealing her incredibly painful history in a Spill and Spell box. Everything changes when Sala reveals the cache to her grown daughter, Ann.

Tickets are available online at www.wtwdrama.org.

The Connection Newspaper featured a story on Woodson's production.

3. Federal Impact Aid Forms

Federal Impact Aid forms were due last week. If you have not seen this form, please have your teen ask for another form to bring home so that you can complete and return to the main office. FCPS requires 100% of forms to be completed, signed and returned. Calls and emails will be sent to parents whose forms are not returned today in order to achieve the required 100% participation.

Returning this form is important because information from this survey results in an anticipated $3 million dollars in grant funds each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For each school-aged child in your household, please complete, sign, date, and return the survey to your child's school. If sections 1 and 2 of the survey do not apply to you, just check the box in Section 3 and sign the form. All forms were due today. All results are CONFIDENTIAL.

4. Food Deliveries

No commercial food deliveries can be made to Woodson students during the school day. This includes deliveries from local restaurants and delivery services like Uber Eats and Grubhub. If food is delivered, the student cannot pick it up until dismissal.

If your child forgets his/her lunch, food may be dropped off by a family member to Woodson's Main Office for student pickup.

November is a month of Gratitude! This banner was displayed between the cafeterias for students to write on post-it notes what they are grateful for.

5. Environmental Club Tree Planting

Volunteers are needed to help the Environmental Club and Fairfax ReLEAF plant native trees near Pat Cunningham stadium on Saturday, November 9th from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. There is no need to sign up ahead of time; just show up to help!

Please bring gardening gloves, water, and a shovel if you have one. Extra shovels will be available. Contact Woodson science department chair and Environmental sponsor Lauren Kinne at lwkinne@fcps.edu.

6. Technology Support Fee

As a reminder, the technology support fee for the FCPSOn student laptop was billed via MySchoolBucks on Monday, November 4th. For more information about this technology support fee, please visit the FCPSOn site.

7. Report Card Distribution

Report cards will be distributed through 7th period classes on Friday, November 15th. Students who do not have a 7th period class may pick up their report cards in Student Services starting on Friday, November 15th.

8. Activating Weekly Progress Reports

If you have registered for SIS ParentVUE and have a primary email address recorded in ParentVUE, you can receive your student’s Weekly Progress Report via email. This report provides a summary of your student’s grades for the current quarter.

To activate the Weekly Progress Reports via email, login to your SIS ParentVUE account and verify that you have a primary email address within the system. It is listed under the “My Account” tab. If it is blank, enter the email address where you would like to receive the progress reports, and click on “Update account.”

Once your email is confirmed, return to the “My Account” tab to activate and select your preferences for receiving these reports. Emails will be sent according to your selected preferences. Weekly Progress Reports for all of your middle and high school students will be included in one email. For additional help, refer to the quick reference guide for FCPS parents/guardians.

Dr. Floyd presents Woodson librarian, Peggy Linski with the FCPS Cares certificate last Monday.

9. Woodson Librarian Honored

Congratulations to Woodson Librarian, Peggy Linski on being recognized as the September 2019 FCPS Cares Recipient of the Month for Region 5 by the Department of Human Resources.

Below is the write up submitted by Ms. Sarah Mahan, an FCPS colleague of Ms. Linski.

I am a new librarian at Edison High School. Peggy Linski (Head Librarian at Woodson HS) came over on her own time during the summer to help me set up the library at Edison. She spent countless hours helping me weed the collection, sorting, and tagging the fiction section into genres to make it easier for students to find books they love. She also mentored me on the best way to set up the library to create a welcoming, safe space for all of Edison's students. On behalf of Edison and myself, I want to thank Peggy for freely giving her time during the summer to help another school and another librarian create a great library space for the school.

10. Military Appreciation T-Shirts

Show your Woodson spirit in honoring our military families by purchasing this blue camo t-shirt. Purchases can be made on MySchoolBucks and are $10 each. Shirts will be available for pick up after purchase in the Main Office.

11. Parents as Partners Session 3

We hope you can join us on Wednesday, December 4th for our next Parents as Partners Series #3 on Alcohol, Vaping and other Drugs.

12. Safety & Security Month

In honor of November being Safety & Security month, each week we will share pieces of information with you.

Lockdown - Used to describe security measures taken to protect against intruders.

All students stay in place with a teacher or staff member.
Students and teachers remain in locked classrooms, unobservable from outside (lights-off, window blinds closed, door windows obscured with paper) and outside potential lines of fire.
Students and staff members disregard fire alarms.
No one enters or exits the school, except public safety personnel.
Persons in trailers remain in locked trailers.

For more information about school Safety & Security, you can visit the Emergency Planning and Crisis Response site.

Field Hockey beat the Fairfax Rebels to win the 2019 Occoquan Regional Championship!

13. Pies!

The boys lacrosse team is selling 10" pies. Deep dish apple and rapturous pecan pies are $20; savory pumpkin is $15.

To order, send your name, address, phone and order to wtwlaxpies@gmail.com.

The last day to order is Monday, November 18th. Pies will be ready for pickup on Monday, November 25th.

14. Frost Falcons on the Run 5K

Frost’s Falcons on the Run 5K and Fun Run community event and ONLY school-wide fundraiser is on Saturday, November 16th. Frost hopes you will join in the fun.

This event has supported our efforts with our outdoor classroom, solar stream, instructional technology, and many other initiatives at Frost MS. We will be donating a portion of our earnings to Hope for the Warriors in honor of our military families again this year.

For full details and to register, visit the Frost on the Run website.

15. Reserve Your Yearbook

Did you know that last year’s yearbook sold out? Did you know that the 2020 yearbook will never be cheaper than it is today?

Order your yearbook now, before the crush of the school year!

16. FCPS Cares Program

Recognizing Woodson staff who go above and beyond!

Mental Health Resources | 24/7 Emergency Numbers

If you are in crisis, text NEEDHELP to 85511, call 1-800-273-TALK, or dial 911; TTY dial 711

CrisisLink Regional Hotline: 703-527-4077 (CrisisLink is a hotline for individuals in crisis or family/friends seeking guidance for how to help a loved one)

Dominion Hospital Assessment and Referral Line: 703-536-2000

Inova Emergency Services: 703-289-7560

Mobile Crisis Unit: 1-844-627-4747

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-SUICIDE

Plan D Nova https://www.plandnova.org/ (a website for Northern Virginia teens who suffer from depression: #breakthestigma)

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WTW PTSO WeMail - November 5

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Today is Election Day

There are some very important local races this year including both of Woodson's FCPS school board representatives and all three at-large school board members. Here is a full list of candidates' forums to hear from candidates in different races.

http://www.fccpta.org/running-pta/advocacy/2019-candidate-forums/

Seniors can earn volunteer hours for Government class by volunteering at these sanctioned events.

November PTSO Meeting

Mark your calendar now and join us for the November PTSO meeting on Tuesday, November 12th at 7 p.m. in the Library. We will be reviewing and voting on the grants applications.

This is also a great opportunity to hear straight from WTW administration about how things are going at school and ask them any questions. We are fortunate that Dr. Floyd, and often an Assistant Principal, make it a priority to attend our meetings each month.

Note: The PTSO will not hold a meeting in December.

Federal Impact Aid Forms

Federal Impact Aid forms were sent home last week and were due today. Please complete the form promptly and have your teen return it to their 7th Period teacher. FCPS requires 100% of forms to be completed, signed and returned. Calls and emails will be sent to parents whose forms are not returned today in order to achieve the required 100% participation.

Milk & Cookies - Huge Thank You!

Thank you to Meera Pillai, parent volunteer, Terri Hobson WTW staff, and the many parents who donated cookies for last Friday's milk and cookies.

This Woodson tradition is an opportunity to celebrate our students and show them positive community support. The students have worked hard this first quarter and we hope they enjoyed this treat!

Nominate a Cavalier

Woodson HS is now accepting nominations for the 2019 – 2020 Outstanding Teacher/Staff Award Nominations.

Nominations are open in the following categories.

1. Outstanding Teacher/librarian: At least (3) three years experience.
2. Outstanding New Teacher/librarian: less than (3) three years experience.
3. Outstanding Leader: At least one year experience as an Assistant Principal, Director of Student Activities, or Director of Student Services.
4. Outstanding Professional Employee: At least on year experience as Technology Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Psychologist, Social Worker, SOSA.
5. Outstanding Operational Employee: At least one year of experience in current position as Administrative Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service, IA's, Parent Liaisons.

Nominations for Woodson Teachers & Staff are due by Friday, November 8th. Please feel free to nominate in one category or all of them it is up to you! Be as detailed as possible as your nomination will be used to complete the nomination packet for the selected staff member. If you have any additional questions about the categories or which category a specific staff member should be nominated in, please e-mail Marc Brooks at drbrooks@fcps.edu.

The nomination form can be found at https://tinyurl.com/y6xu7e93. Thank you so much for taking the time to recognize W.T. Woodson Staff.

Fruit!

So don’t delay - you don’t want to see that truck and wish you could have gotten some of that Florida sunshine! And thanks for your support of our wonderful musical band!!!

Pies!

The boys lacrosse team is selling 10" pies. Deep dish apple and rapturous pecan pies are $20; savory pumpkin is $15.

To order, contact wtwlaxpies@gmail.com.

The last day to order is Monday, November 18th. Pies will be ready for pickup on Monday, November 25th.

Scents of the Holidays

Mock SAT/Mock ACT is back!

Once again, the Woodson PTSO is pleased to announce that Mindworks Educational Services will continue to provide this wonderful fundraising opportunity for Woodson.

With all the changes to the SAT, it’s more important than ever to have experts on your side!

WHEN: Saturday, November 9th from 8 to 11:30 a.m. (Woodson Cafeteria)

COST: The cost is $15 when paid by 5 p.m. Thursday, November 7, OR $20 when paid at the door on the day of testing. (Cash or check payable to Woodson PTSO on November 9th.)

Pre-payment procedure is included in the confirmation of registration email you will receive after submitting your reservation by clicking the link below.

SCORE REPORT SESSION: Wednesday, December 4th from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m., with an Optional Q&A to follow from 7:30 until you need to leave! (Woodson Cafeteria B)

Current Juniors should not miss this great event, as you will begin actual SAT and ACT testing in the spring! (Freshmen and Sophomores are also welcome.)

Click Here to Register for the Mock SAT or Mock ACT Fundraiser!

For more information please visit woodsonptso.org.

Apply for Governor's School

The application process for the 2020 Summer Residential Governor’s Schools has begun.

The Summer Residential Governor’s Schools program is open to current high school sophomores and juniors and provides students with intensive educational experiences in visual and performing arts; humanities; mathematics, science, and technology; or through mentorships in marine science, medicine and health sciences, or engineering.

STUDENTS must indicate interest by completing the interest form no later than Tuesday, November 5th in order to be considered:

Academic

Visual and Performing Arts

Please contact Elizabeth Walter (ehwalter@fcps.edu) or Matt Dell’Orso (MIDellOrso@fcps.edu) with any questions.

Get Crafty, Get Pizza, and Help the Crew Team

You can be crafty AND help the Woodson Crew Team by shopping at AC Moore on Friday, November 8th — just show this flyer when you check out! Then bring this flyer to Flippin’ Pizza from 4-8pm on Saturday, November 9th...every slice helps the crew team!

Food Pantry Donations Needed

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4EACAA22A13-food

Holiday Help for Families in Need

Class of 2020 Yard Signs have arrived!

Purchase Congratulations Class of 2020 Yard Sign. Proceeds benefit Cav Cruise 2020. Contact Carol Harrity - Tun carhar0129@hotmail.com for more information.

Woodson Chorus Boosters

Please join us for our Chorus Booster Meeting on Wednesday, November 6th.

Representatives from KI Koncert Tours will be at Woodson on Thursday, November 7th at 7:30pm in the Chorus Room. Information will be given about the tour, including the pricing and itinerary. This is an information meeting meeting for parents to attend. The tour will be in the summer of 2021. Students must be enrolled in chorus for the 2020-2021 school year to attend the tour.

Chorus District Auditions will be held on Saturday, November 9th at Centreville High School between 8am-3pm. Students who submitted auditions forms and fees can find their audition time block on Google Classroom.

Chorus yearbook pictures are on November 13th, during return periods. Wear your Chorus t-shirt and/or sweatshirt.

Woodson Drama Boosters

Mark your calendars for the Fall production of Letters to Sala. Performances are November 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9 at 7:30pm and November 2 at 2pm. Tickets are available now! Please use this link to purchase tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15608/wtwoodson-high-school

Based on a true account, Letters to Sala is a remarkable story of a young girl's survival in Nazi labor camps and the secret letters she risks her life to keep. When Sala reveals the letters to her grown daughter 50 years later, three generations of women must work together to sift through the past and come to terms with the significance of the letters.

Do you have a new Student Driver in your household?

Make a Lasting Mark for your Student!

Woodson Athletic Booster Passes

Fall Sports Highlights

For the first round of regionals, the Woodson Girls Varsity field hockey team played host to the Falls Church Jaguars. First half goals were scored by Allie Maahs, Gwyneth Durosko, Zoe Hite, and Senior Anabel Heisley. Elia Kim made an impact in the midfield and Maria Fruchterman had several interceptions and attacking passes. Makayla Mastal, Mae Cooke, and Tamara Nguyen kept things moving in the midfield. Following halftime, goals were scored by Senior Margaret Stephan, Durosko, and Katie Williams. Final, 7-0. Cavs win.

The Lady Cavs met the South County Stallions in the regional quarter final. It was the Stallions to light up the scoreboard first. The seniors stepped up the offense as Bridget Cassata found Izzy Gonzalez who passed to Margaret Stephan for the goal. The contest was even at one a piece at halftime. The seniors continued to lead by example with Stephan finding the back of the net once again and Anna Stribling dealing the final blow. Final, 3-1. Cavs win.

The Woodson Girls Varsity Volleyball team won against Robinson 3-1 last Wednesday night to become Patriot District Champions for the second year in a row!! It was neck and neck for all sets and the Cavs fought incredibly hard for the win. Before the game, the First Team All District was announced including our very own Jordan Lyons (Sr), Amy Burkhardt (Jr) and All District Libero of the Year, Jaden Reasor (Jr). We also had two players make Second Team All District, Olivia Guerra (Sr) and Ruthie Ridderhoff (Jr), as well as three players receiving Honorable Mention, Nicole Gibson (Sr), Maja Zuber (Sr) and Erin McPhilomy (Jr). It is fantastic to see so many Lady Cavs be honored for the talents they brought to the court this season and congratulations to them all! The ladies earned a bye for the first round so they will play the winner of the Tuesday night Justice/Mt Vernon game on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 7:00pm at Woodson. Get your spirit on and come out to cheer the ladies to another win on the way to States! Let’s go Cavs!!!

W. T. Woodson PTSO

Woodson Weekly - November 1st

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Woodson Weekly -
November 1st

Woodson Weekly is published every Friday to provide the community with important information about school life at Woodson High School.

Vision Statement
We are a school community where all students have purpose and value!

Woodson Drama presents "Letters to Sala" tonight through November 9th.

Important Upcoming Dates

Monday-Tuesday, November 4th-5th - Student Holidays

Wednesday-Friday, November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Holidays

In this Issue

1. Fall Production: Letters to Sala
2. Federal Impact Aid Forms
3. Early Check-outs from School
4. SIS Reports, Gradebook, and Report Cards
5. Activating Weekly Progress Reports
6. Technology Support Fee
7. Nominate a Cavalier
8. Administrative Changes at Woodson
9. Environmental Club Tree Planting
10. Cav Cares Cards
11. Parents as Partners Session 3
12. Substance Abuse and Prevention Specialist
13. Governor's School
14. National Career Development Month
15. Volunteer Training for the Clinic
16. Frost Falcons 5K and Fun Run
17. Reserve Your Yearbook
18. FCPS Cares

1. Fall Production: Letters to Sala

Woodson Drama's fall play, Letters to Sala will run on the weekends starting tonight, Friday, November 1st through Saturday, November 9th.

Tickets are available online at www.wtwdrama.org.

The Connection Newspaper featured a story on Woodson's production in today's issue.

2. Federal Impact Aid Forms

3. Early Checkouts from School

For early dismissals, please complete this Check-Out Form or write a note that includes the student name, date, time your student needs to be released from class, reason for early check-out, parent signature, and contact number. Students must bring the note to the Attendance Office in the morning to receive a pink check-out pass. At the time of dismissal, your son/daughter will bring the pink check-out pass back to the Attendance Office for verification before meeting you outside.

Due to staff responsibilities at the end of the day, we are not able to honor unannounced early dismissals within 15 minutes of school dismissal.

Please know that during the school day we will do our best to retrieve students for unannounced early dismissals; to ensure timely dismissal please follow the procedures above.

For full details on Attendance Procedures, please visit the Attendance page on the Woodson website.

Students celebrate Hey Day, a clubs and activities fair last Wednesday.

4. SIS Reports, Gradebook & Report Cards

Today is the last day of the first quarter.

FCPS Weekly Progress Reports will not be sent to parents Wednesday, October 30th through Friday, November 8th during first quarter grading and report card generation.

Additionally, the Grade Book and Report Card modules in ParentVUE and StudentVUE will be closed Friday, November 1st, at 4 p.m. through Saturday, November 9th, at 6 a.m.

5. Activating Weekly Progress Reports

6. Technology Support Fee

As a reminder, the technology support fee for the FCPSOn student laptop will be billed via MySchoolBucks on Monday, November 4th. For more information about this technology support fee, please visit the FCPSOn site.

7. Nominate a Cavalier

Woodson HS is now accepting nominations for the 2019 – 2020 Outstanding Teacher/Staff Award Nominations.

Nominations are open in the following categories.

The nomination form can be found at https://tinyurl.com/y6xu7e93. Thank you so much for taking the time to recognize W.T. Woodson Staff.

8. Administrative changes at Woodson

As we announced two weeks ago, Dr. Disalvo will be going to Annandale High school for a new experience. We are excited for her to have this opportunity but sad to see her go. She will return in a few months!

I am pleased to share that Mr. Marc Brooks has been promoted to acting assistant principal to fill Dr. Disalvo’s position. In this role, Mr. Brooks will be the 10th grade administrator.

Mr. Brooks has been with us as our Dean of Students for the last 14 months, a role that has helped to decrease our tardies and class cuts by 15%. He has also been an active member of our Equity and Cultural Responsiveness team and is an assistant cheer coach. Prior to coming to Woodson HS, Mr. Brooks taught special education at Langley HS and served our country in the Navy. Mr. Brooks can be reached at drbrooks@fcps.edu or 703-503-4609.

Ms. Ellen Hagan-Bowerman will now assume the role of working with students on tardies and class cuts. She will work closely with the counselors to help find the source of the behaviors and collaborate with families to problem solve the individual student situations. She is a member of our Health and Physical Education department. In addition to working with students in this new role, she will continue her responsibilities as Woodson's building use coordinator. Ms. Hagan-Bowerman can be reached at emhaganbower@fcps.edu or 703-503-4686.

Please help me welcome these staff members into their new roles! Feel free to reach out at any time if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you,
Dr. Floyd, Principal

Mr. MacNabb’s 8th period government honors class working on political party identification posters this week.

9. Environmental Club Tree Planting

10. Cav Cares Cards

Cav Cares cards are a way that students, parents, community members and staff can recognize Woodson faculty and staff members with notes of appreciation.

This month, Ms. Kelsey Treague received a Cav Cares card that said, "Ms. Treague is always available to answer my questions and never makes me feel bad for bugging her! I totally appreciate it!"

You can recognize a Woodson faculty or staff member by filling out a Cav Cares card in the main office.

11. Parents as Partners Session 3

We hope you can join us on Wednesday, December 4th for our next Parents as Partners Series #3 on Alcohol, Vaping and other Drugs.

12. Substance Abuse and Prevention Specialist (SAPS)

As a support to students and families across all of FCPS, Regional SAPS have been hired. Ken Johnson is the SAPS for our Region of the County, and is available to help students with any substance abuse/substance abuse concern. Students and parents should contact the school counselor to receive the referral form. This service is free and confidential.

Mr. Johnson will be a speaker at our Parents as Partners Series #3 on Alcohol, Vaping and other Drugs on Wednesday, December 4th at 7 p.m.

13. Governor's School

The application process for the 2020 Summer Residential Governor’s Schools has begun.

STUDENTS must indicate interest by completing the interest form no later than Tuesday, November 5th in order to be considered:

Academic

Visual and Performing Arts

Please contact Elizabeth Walter (ehwalter@fcps.edu) or Matt Dell’Orso (MIDellOrso@fcps.edu) with any questions.

Girls Volleyball beat the Robinson Rams to win the 2019 Patriot District Championship!

14. National Career Development Month

Career research in high school can help students discover what they enjoy giving direction for potential post-secondary training.

Career research is college research because planned careers suggest majors that might support chosen careers. Students can then seek colleges with those majors and/or post-secondary training that supports chosen careers.

Spend some time this month doing focused career research. See what you can discover!

Visit the Career Center Newsletter found on the Woodson website.

15. Volunteer Training for the Clinic

Parents--are you interested in volunteering in the school health room/clinic?

Free training for volunteers will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, November 14th in the Herndon/Reston District Office of the Fairfax County Health Department, 1850 Cameron Glen Dr., Room 600-Multipurpose Room, Reston, VA 20190. Phone: 703-481-4242.

No registration is required.

16. Frost Falcons on the Run 5K

Frost’s Falcons on the Run 5K and Fun Run community event and ONLY school-wide fundraiser is on Saturday, November 16th. Frost hopes you will join in the fun.

For full details and to register, visit the Frost on the Run website.

17. Reserve Your Yearbook

Did you know that last year’s yearbook sold out? Did you know that the 2020 yearbook will never be cheaper than it is today?

Order your yearbook now, before the crush of the school year!

17. FCPS Cares Program

Recognizing Woodson staff who go above and beyond!

Mental Health Resources | 24/7 Emergency Numbers

If you are in crisis, text NEEDHELP to 85511, call 1-800-273-TALK, or dial 911; TTY dial 711

CrisisLink Regional Hotline: 703-527-4077 (CrisisLink is a hotline for individuals in crisis or family/friends seeking guidance for how to help a loved one)

Dominion Hospital Assessment and Referral Line: 703-536-2000

Inova Emergency Services: 703-289-7560

Mobile Crisis Unit: 1-844-627-4747

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-SUICIDE

Plan D Nova https://www.plandnova.org/ (a website for Northern Virginia teens who suffer from depression: #breakthestigma)

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WTW PTSO WeMail Spooky Edition - October 29

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FAFSA Line-By-Line - Tonight!

Tuesday, October 29th, 7:00 p.m., Cav Hall – The FAFSA Line-by-Line information session will walk attendees through each line of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (the FAFSA). You will understand exactly what asked by each question and be better able to complete the FAFSA on your own if you choose to do so.

Halloween Costume Info

Please remember that the FCPS SR&R and Dress Code policy is still in effect for Thursday, October 31st. Costumes must be school appropriate. Hats and masks are not allowed.

Milk & Cookies - End of 1st Quarter

Friday, November 1st - We need lots of help from parents to make this event happen THIS FRIDAY! We are currently short to reach the 300 dozen we need for this event. We are also in need of special dietary cookies, so please donate generously!

Please visit the SignUp Genius below to sign-up to bring cookies and/or to help us pass out cookies at school dismissal. The PTSO donates the milk for this event. For any questions, please email: WTWmilkncookies@gmail.com.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F45AEA829A4FC1-milk2

Federal Impact Aid Forms

Federal Impact Aid forms were sent home last week. Please complete the form promptly and have your teen return it to their 7th Period teacher. FCPS requires 100% of forms to be completed, signed and returned. Calls and emails will be sent to parents whose forms are not returned by November 1st in order to achieve the required 100% participation.

Nominate a Cavalier

Woodson HS is now accepting nominations for the 2019 – 2020 Outstanding Teacher/Staff Award Nominations.

Nominations are open in the following categories.

The nomination form can be found at https://tinyurl.com/y6xu7e93. Thank you so much for taking the time to recognize W.T. Woodson Staff.

Woodson Band

Congratulations to the Marching Cavaliers and their Director, Aaron Morgan on a successful marching season! The band and color guard participated in their annual marching assessment at Patriot High School in Nokesville, VA this past Saturday and earned a superior rating for their performance. Woodson has been designated a Virginia Honor Band for several consecutive years and must earn a superior rating for both their marching and concert assessments. The Wind Ensemble will perform it’s first concert of the season with the Frost Middle School Symphonic Band Wednesday, October 30th at 7 p.m. The concert will be in the Frost MS auditorium.

The Woodson Band is offering fresh fruit for delivery in early December. Get fresh Florida oranges and grapefruit straight from the grove, driven by truck up 95, and delivered by your favorite band student. There are some great gift packages, and apples are offered as well. So don’t delay and check out FloridaIndianRiverGroves.com. Click Order Now, type in Organization Code 171874, make your juicy fruit selections, and at check out pick your favorite band student. Direct mail is also available if you live out of town. So don’t delay - you don’t want to see that truck and wish you could have gotten some of that Florida sunshine! And thanks for your support of our wonderful musical band!!!