November 2019

Monday, November 4th

Attention Seniors: Richard Bland College will be at Woodside on November 6th at 10:30am. Please see Ms. White in the main counseling office to sign up.

Radford University will be here on November 12th for any senior that wishes to complete an on-site application. Please see Ms. White in the main counseling office to sign up.

Can you stomp? Can you shake? Do you have great leadership skills? If you answered yes to those questions, please come out to the Cheerleading Program Interest Meeting for the basketball season on November 6th at 6:30pm. A parent and participant MUST be present to try out. Tryouts for the JV & Varsity Basketball Cheerleading Teams will be held on Friday, November 8th and November 9th. Please see Coach King (Room C154 ) or Coach Jones (Room B223) for more information.

We will have our first All Pro Dads breakfast for the 2019-2020 school year on Friday November 15th in the Woodside Cafeteria at 8:00am. All Pro Dads is a great program that allows all Woodside Fathers/Father Figures/Adult Male Role Models a chance to foster positive relationships with their son/daughter or mentee. So join us on November 15th in the Woodside Cafeteria for this event. If you need an RSVP form feel free to come to the main office and pick one up. All forms are due on November 12th by 10:00am.

How would you like to spend a month this summer on a college campus? The Summer Residential Governor’s School is looking for applicants to participate in one of their 4-week summer programs. This opportunity is offered to students in 10th and 11th grade who have a GPA of 3.4 or higher. Programs include Dance, Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Theatre and Visual Art, Math, Science, Agriculture and Humanities. The Summer Governor’s Foreign Language School offers immersion programs in French, German, Spanish, Japanese and Latin. Some of the colleges that participate are Virginia Tech, Radford, and VCU. Flyers are being posted with more information. Please see Mrs. Keyes in A215 or Mrs. Thaler in B134 if interested.

Odyessy of the mind will be holding try outs in room B124 on the 12th and 14th. Interested students will need to stop by Mrs. Bogan in room B124 for an after school pass.

The International Club will meet today at 2:20 in room A211. Please come by Mrs. Gomez, Mrs. Mock, or Ms Cleggs/Berry’s room to get your after school pass.

Mark your calendars to see Woodside Theatre’s Fall play, Front, this Thursday through Saturday nights at 7:00pm. $5 tickets will be sold at the door. You won’t want to miss this powerful play about WWII.

Daily attendance matters! Starting today in your homeroom your teacher will be tracking your perfect attendance. Your teacher will have a Perfect Attendance poster displayed in your room. Starting today, November 4th, each day that your homeroom has perfect attendance please add a letter to the poster. The first homeroom(s) to complete the spelling of perfect attendance will receive a class incentive. Remember: Woodside students do your best to be on time, stay all day, and attend every day because every second counts!

Swimming Try-Outs will be held at Midtown Rec. Center on November 11th, 12th ,and 13th . Information Sheets are in the main office. See Coach Prentiss or Coach Reed if you have any questions.

Wednesday, Nov. 6th

Radford University will be here on November 12th for any senior that wishes to complete an on-site application. Please see Ms. White in the main counseling office to sign up.

We will have our first All Pro Dads breakfast for the 2019-2020 school year on Friday November 15th in the Woodside Cafeteria at 8:00am. All Pro Dads is a great program that allows all Woodside Fathers/Father Figures/Adult Male Role Models a chance to foster positive relationships with their son/daughter or mentee. So join us on November 15th in the Woodside Cafeteria for this event. If you need an RSVP form feel free to come to the main office and pick one up. All forms are due on November 12th by 10:00am.

How would you like to spend a month this summer on a college campus? The Summer Residential Governor’s School is looking for applicants to participate in one of their 4-week summer programs. This opportunity is offered to students in 10th and 11th grade who have a GPA of 3.4 or higher. Programs include Dance, Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Theatre and Visual Art, Math, Science, Agriculture and Humanities. The Summer Governor’s Foreign Language School offers immersion programs in French, German, Spanish, Japanese and Latin. Some of the colleges that participate are Virginia Tech, Radford, and VCU. Flyers are being posted with more information. Please see Mrs. Keyes in A215 or Mrs. Thaler in B134 if interested.

Odyessy of the mind will be holding try outs in room B124 on the 12th and 14th. Interested students will need to stop by Mrs. Bogan in room B124 for an after school pass.

Just one day before Woodside Theatre presents its fall play, Front. It’s a moving story about those left behind on the HOMEFRONT in London during the Blitz, when the Germans bombed their city. $5 tickets will be sold at the door. Performances begin at 7:00pm tomorrow night, Friday and Saturday night.

Daily attendance matters! Starting today in your homeroom your teacher will be tracking your perfect attendance. Your teacher will have a Perfect Attendance poster displayed in your room. Starting today, November 4th, each day that your homeroom has perfect attendance please add a letter to the poster. The first homeroom(s) to complete the spelling of perfect attendance will receive a class incentive. Remember: Woodside students do your best to be on time, stay all day, and attend every day because every second counts!

Swimming Try-Outs will be held at Midtown Rec. Center on November 11th, 12th ,and 13th . Information Sheets are in the main office. See Coach Prentiss or Coach Reed if you have any questions.

All students interested in trying out for the winter 2019-2020 indoor track season need to meet in the cafeteria with Coach Gary on Monday, November 11th, Tuesday, November 12th, and Wednesday, November 13th at 2:30pm. Once again, all students interested in trying out for the winter 2019-2020 indoor track season need to meet in the cafeteria with Coach Gary on Monday, November 11th, Tuesday, November 12th and Wednesday, November 13th at 2:30pm. Please dress in athletic apparel designed for running. You must get an Athletic after school pass from the Athletic Director in order to stay after school for tryouts. In addition, you must have a VHSL physical on file in order to participate. Once again you must have a VHSL physical on file to participate.

Model UN will have a meeting tomorrow in A107. Please see Mr Reed or Mrs Kline for an after school pass

Thursday, Nov. 7th

Radford University will be here on November 12th for any senior that wishes to complete an on-site application. Please see Ms. White in the main counseling office to sign up.

We will have our first All Pro Dads breakfast for the 2019-2020 school year on Friday November 15th in the Woodside Cafeteria at 8:00am. All Pro Dads is a great program that allows all Woodside Fathers/Father Figures/Adult Male Role Models a chance to foster positive relationships with their son/daughter or mentee. So join us on November 15th in the Woodside Cafeteria for this event. If you need an RSVP form feel free to come to the main office and pick one up. All forms are due on November 12th by 10:00am.

How would you like to spend a month this summer on a college campus? The Summer Residential Governor’s School is looking for applicants to participate in one of their 4-week summer programs. This opportunity is offered to students in 10th and 11th grade who have a GPA of 3.4 or higher. Programs include Dance, Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Theatre and Visual Art, Math, Science, Agriculture and Humanities. The Summer Governor’s Foreign Language School offers immersion programs in French, German, Spanish, Japanese and Latin. Some of the colleges that participate are Virginia Tech, Radford, and VCU. Flyers are being posted with more information. Please see Mrs. Keyes in A215 or Mrs. Thaler in B134 if interested.

Odyessy of the mind will be holding try outs in room B124 on the 12th and 14th. Interested students will need to stop by Mrs. Bogan in room B124 for an after school pass.

Woodside’s fall play, Front, opens tonight at 7:00pm. $5 tickets will be sold at the door. Can’t come tonight? There’s tomorrow night and Saturday night. Don’t miss it!

Daily attendance matters! Starting today in your homeroom your teacher will be tracking your perfect attendance. Your teacher will have a Perfect Attendance poster displayed in your room. Starting today, November 4th, each day that your homeroom has perfect attendance please add a letter to the poster. The first homeroom(s) to complete the spelling of perfect attendance will receive a class incentive. Remember: Woodside students do your best to be on time, stay all day, and attend every day because every second counts!

Swimming Try-Outs will be held at Midtown Rec. Center on November 11th, 12th ,and 13th . Information Sheets are in the main office. See Coach Prentiss or Coach Reed if you have any questions.

All students interested in trying out for the winter 2019-2020 indoor track season need to meet in the cafeteria with Coach Gary on Monday, November 11th, Tuesday, November 12th, and Wednesday, November 13th at 2:30pm. Once again, all students interested in trying out for the winter 2019-2020 indoor track season need to meet in the cafeteria with Coach Gary on Monday, November 11th, Tuesday, November 12th and Wednesday, November 13th at 2:30pm. Please dress in athletic apparel designed for running. You must get an Athletic after school pass from the Athletic Director in order to stay after school for tryouts. In addition, you must have a VHSL physical on file in order to participate. Once again you must have a VHSL physical on file to participate.

Are you ready to explore the Panama Canal, exotic wildlife, and a pineapple farm in Panama? Or the rolling green pastures of Ireland and the bustling city of London? If so, join Mrs. MacEntee and Ms. Lester for Travel Night on Thursday, November 14th at 6pm in the Woodside Room. Both trips for 2021 will be presented to both students and parents. See you there!

Attention all Flourish members: Please return your Flourish membership agreement form to Mrs. Hart as soon as possible. You may place it in her box in the main office, if you cannot find her throughout the day. This form is due by next Thursday in order to be considered a member and participate in Flourish events.

Tuesday, Nov. 12th

Attention Seniors: The second payment for the senior package is due this Friday. If you do not pay the second payment, your package is subject to being forfeited. Any senior that did not purchase a package needs to pay their senior dues by this Friday as well. See Ms. G or Mrs. Reynolds to make your payment or if you have any questions.

As we know daily attendance matters! How is your homeroom doing with Perfect Attendance? Don’t forget that the first homerooms to spell Perfect Attendance will receive something special! It could be your homeroom! Encourage your classmates to be here every day. Homeroom teachers: Do not forget to add a letter for each day you have perfect attendance.

Swimming Try-outs will be held Today and Wednesday. If you are riding the bus to the pool, meet the coaches outside of C House, on the sidewalk, immediately after school; they will tell you which bus to ride. Again, swimmers, meet the coaches on the sidewalk outside of C House immediately after school to ride the bus to the pool.

Are you ready to explore the Panama Canal, exotic wildlife, and a pineapple farm in Panama? Or the rolling green pastures of Ireland and the bustling city of London? If so, join Mrs. MacEntee and Ms. Lester for Travel Night on Thursday, November 14th at 6pm in the Woodside Room. Both trips for 2021 will be presented to both students and parents. See you there!

Attention all Flourish members: Please return your Flourish membership agreement form to Mrs. Hart as soon as possible. You may place it in her box in the main office, if you cannot find her throughout the day. This form is due by next Thursday in order to be considered a member and participate in Flourish events.

All girls and boys trying out for basketball: Try-outs will be held on November 12th , and 13th. You must report to the cafeteria after school. Please pick up a blue athletics after school pass from Coach Macklin before school or during your lunch periods. You must have a VHSL physical to participate in the try-outs. You can pick up a physical form from the main office or guidance office.

Student pictures will be November 18th and 19th for students in grades 9-11. Students will take pictures during their English classes. For more information, see Mrs. Hammond or your English Teacher.

We are also happy to announce that we will have one more senior formal retake day on November 26th. This will be the last opportunity. We want every senior in the yearbook! No sitting fee required for yearbook picture.

Wednesday, Nov. 13th

Attention Seniors: The second payment for the senior package is due this Friday. If you do not pay the second payment, your package is subject to being forfeited. Any senior that did not purchase a package needs to pay their senior dues by this Friday as well. See Ms. G or Mrs. Reynolds to make your payment or if you have any questions.

The last day to try out for swimming will be TODAY. If you are riding the bus to the pool, meet the coaches outside of C House, on the sidewalk, immediately after school; they will tell you which bus to ride. Again, swimmers, meet the coaches on the sidewalk outside of C House immediately after school to ride the bus to the pool.

Are you ready to explore the Panama Canal, exotic wildlife, and a pineapple farm in Panama? Or the rolling green pastures of Ireland and the bustling city of London? If so, join Mrs. MacEntee and Ms. Lester for Travel Night on Thursday, November 14th at 6pm in the Woodside Room. Both trips for 2021 will be presented to both students and parents. See you there!

Attention all Flourish members: Please return your Flourish membership agreement form to Mrs. Hart as soon as possible. You may place it in her box in the main office, if you cannot find her throughout the day. This form is due by next Thursday in order to be considered a member and participate in Flourish events.

All girls and boys trying out for basketball: You must report to the cafeteria after school. Please pick up a blue athletics after school pass from Coach Macklin before school or during your lunch periods. You must have a VHSL physical to participate in the try-outs. You can pick up a physical form from the main office or guidance office.

Student and FACULTY pictures will be November 18th and 19th. Students will take pictures during their English classes. Faculty and Staff are welcome all day!

The sign-up sheet is now available in the main office for the last opportunity to get your Senior Formal Picture taken for the Yearbook. Retake day is November 26th. We want every senior in the yearbook! No sitting fee required for ONLY yearbook picture. $35 for multiple poses and backgrounds. Last Chance—November 26th!

All students who signed up to be a part of the Teens in Driving Seatbelt Club are reminded to bring in their $10 dues and pick up their club t-shirt. Our next meeting will be during flex on Friday. Stop by room B127 to get your pass.

FBLA will have a pizza meeting Tues. Nov. 19th after school 2:20-3:30 in room C242. Please see Ms. Shorter or Ms. Alister for an after school pass.

Girls soccer conditioning for both Varsity and JV players will begin on Monday, November 25th, from 3:00 to 5:00. Be sure to get a sports pass from Coach Macklin, the Athletic Director, to stay after. Bring running shoes, cleats, and shin guards, along with clothes appropriate for the weather. You must have a current VHSL physical on file with the school to participate. See Coach Platt in room A204 if you have any questions.

Thursday, Nov. 14th

Attention Seniors: The second payment for the senior package is due this Friday. If you do not pay the second payment, your package is subject to being forfeited. Any senior that did not purchase a package needs to pay their senior dues by this Friday as well. See Ms. G or Mrs. Reynolds to make your payment or if you have any questions.

Are you ready to explore the Panama Canal, exotic wildlife, and a pineapple farm in Panama? Or the rolling green pastures of Ireland and the bustling city of London? If so, join Mrs. MacEntee and Ms. Lester for Travel Night tonight, November 14th at 6pm in the Woodside Room. Both trips for 2021 will be presented to both students and parents. See you there!

Student and FACULTY pictures will be November 18th and 19th. Students will take pictures during their English classes. Faculty and Staff are welcome all day!

The sign-up sheet is now available in the main office for the last opportunity to get your Senior Formal Picture taken for the Yearbook. Retake day is November 26th. We want every senior in the yearbook! No sitting fee required for ONLY yearbook picture. $35 for multiple poses and backgrounds. Last Chance—November 26th!

All students who signed up to be a part of the Teens in Driving Seatbelt Club are reminded to bring in their $10 dues and pick up their club t-shirt. Our next meeting will be during flex on Friday. Stop by room B127 to get your pass.

The FBLA pizza meeting has been rescheduled to Thurs. Nov. 21st after school 2:20-3:30 in room C242. Please see Ms. Shorter or Ms. Alister for an after school pass.

Girls soccer conditioning for both Varsity and JV players will begin on Monday, November 25th, from 3:00 to 5:00. Be sure to get a sports pass from Coach Macklin, the Athletic Director, to stay after. Bring running shoes, cleats, and shin guards, along with clothes appropriate for the weather. You must have a current VHSL physical on file with the school to participate. See Coach Platt in room A204 if you have any questions.

Woodside Divers: Try-outs will begin on Monday at 4:30 at Midtown. You may ride the swimming bus to Midtown, but you must provide your own transportation home. No Experience Necessary! Our coach used to coach William and Mary’s Diving team, so come learn from the best. Information is in the main office or see Coach Prentiss or Coach Reed in Down C House.

Archery Practice is cancelled for today. See Miss Wissmann for FLEX pass.

Friday, Nov. 15th

Student and FACULTY pictures will be November 18th and 19th. Students will take pictures during their English classes. Faculty and Staff are welcome all day!

The sign-up sheet is now available in the main office for the last opportunity to get your Senior Formal Picture taken for the Yearbook. Retake day is November 26th. We want every senior in the yearbook! No sitting fee required for ONLY yearbook picture. $35 for multiple poses and backgrounds. Last Chance—November 26th!

The FBLA pizza meeting has been rescheduled to Thurs. Nov. 21st after school 2:20-3:30 in room C242. Please see Ms. Shorter or Ms. Alister for an after school pass.

Girls soccer conditioning for both Varsity and JV players will begin on Monday, November 25th, from 3:00 to 5:00. Be sure to get a sports pass from Coach Macklin, the Athletic Director, to stay after. Bring running shoes, cleats, and shin guards, along with clothes appropriate for the weather. You must have a current VHSL physical on file with the school to participate. See Coach Platt in room A204 if you have any questions.

Woodside Divers: Try-outs will begin on Monday at 4:30 at Midtown. You may ride the swimming bus to Midtown, but you must provide your own transportation home. No Experience Necessary! Our coach used to coach William and Mary’s Diving team, so come learn from the best. Information is in the main office or see Coach Prentiss or Coach Reed in Down C House.

Indoor track practice will be held on Monday, November 18, 2019. Meet with Coach Gary in the cafeteria at 2:30pm. Make sure that you are dressed in athletic apparel that is designed for running.

Tuesday, Nov. 19th

The sign-up sheet is now available in the main office for the last opportunity to get your Senior Formal Picture taken for the Yearbook. Retake day is November 26th. We want every senior in the yearbook! No sitting fee required for ONLY yearbook picture. $35 for multiple poses and backgrounds. Last Chance—November 26th!

Girls soccer conditioning for both Varsity and JV players will begin on Monday, November 25th, from 3:00 to 5:00. Be sure to get a sports pass from Coach Macklin, the Athletic Director, to stay after. Bring running shoes, cleats, and shin guards, along with clothes appropriate for the weather. You must have a current VHSL physical on file with the school to participate. See Coach Platt in room A204 if you have any questions.

The FBLA pizza meeting has been rescheduled to Thurs. Nov. 21st after school 2:20-3:30 in room C242. Please see Ms. Shorter or Ms. Alister for an after school pass.

Have you ever wanted to save a life? You can by donating blood on Dec. 4th at the annual Red Cross blood drive sponsored by National Honor Society. Every 2 seconds someone needs a blood donation! If you are 17 or older you can sign up for a donation slot at lunch now through November 26th. 16 year olds who want to donate can pick up a permission form in room C251 prior to signing up. Come give the gift of life this holiday season!

Future travelers to Ireland, England, or Panama: Applications and deposits are due by this Friday. Missed travel night? See Ms. Lester in C151 or Ms. MacEntee in B233 for more information and the enrollment code.

Wednesday, Nov. 20th

The sign-up sheet is now available in the main office for the last opportunity to get your Senior Formal Picture taken for the Yearbook. Retake day is November 26th. We want every senior in the yearbook! No sitting fee required for ONLY yearbook picture. $35 for multiple poses and backgrounds. Last Chance—November 26th!

Girls soccer conditioning for both Varsity and JV players will begin on Monday, November 25th, from 3:00 to 5:00. Be sure to get a sports pass from Coach Macklin, the Athletic Director, to stay after. Bring running shoes, cleats, and shin guards, along with clothes appropriate for the weather. You must have a current VHSL physical on file with the school to participate. See Coach Platt in room A204 if you have any questions.

The FBLA pizza meeting has been rescheduled to Thurs. Nov. 21st after school 2:20-3:30 in room C242. Please see Ms. Shorter or Ms. Alister for an after school pass.

Have you ever wanted to save a life? You can by donating blood on Dec. 4th at the annual Red Cross blood drive sponsored by National Honor Society. Every 2 seconds someone needs a blood donation! If you are 17 or older you can sign up for a donation slot at lunch now through November 26th. 16 year olds who want to donate can pick up a permission form in room C251 prior to signing up. Come give the gift of life this holiday season!

Future travelers to Ireland, England, or Panama: Applications and deposits are due by this Friday. Missed travel night? See Ms. Lester in C151 or Ms. MacEntee in B233 for more information and the enrollment code.

PAC members can begin signing up for the December meeting with Mrs. Giles in the main office until December 3rd at 12:00pm. If you do not RSVP, you will not receive a pass for the meeting.

Hampton University will be here on December 4, 2019 at 9:00am. Students can sign up in the main counseling office or see Ms. White.

Students can sign up for the next ASVAB exam which is on February 18, 2020 in the main counseling office. See Ms. White if you have questions.

The time of year that everyone has been waiting for has arrived. What better way to celebrate this Holiday Season than by showing some COMPASSION to those in need? The School Counseling Department will be setting up the Compassion Tree in the Main Counseling office with the wish list of children in need this holiday season. Please show some compassion through your homerooms, clubs, teams, or even your own selfless act of kindness. This year, the tree will be set up on Friday, November 22th and the gifts are due back to Mrs. Davis in the main counseling office by Wednesday, December 18th. If there are any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Davis.

Thursday, November 21st