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SUBJECT: Wildcat E-News - September 20, 2021

Woodrow Wilson High School Wildcat News
September 20, 2021
PTA PRESIDENT MESSAGE

Woodrow Parents,

Woodrow PTA is off to a great start with our Family Sponsorships campaign! We appreciate all the Woodrow families that have supported us with your donations. Your swag packages will be delivered to your doorstep soon! This is the PTA's only fundraiser of the year and we depend on your support to be able to take care of our students, faculty and campus throughout the year. Your donations have allowed us to be able to provide a homecoming dance to our families this year.

Please take a moment to become a family sponsor. Information on donation levels is below or on our website.

Another big aspect to our PTA is membership. We had record membership last year and we are on our way to surpass that this year. Having a large membership base gives us a voice with the Texas PTA and the district. Please take a moment to become a member today. Membership is open to all parents, students, alums, staff and admin. It’s inexpensive and easy to register at our website www.woodrowwildcats.org.

Thank you for your continued support of Woodrow and our students!

Chris Prestridge
Woodrow PTA President

SBDM AND PTA MEETINGS

SBDM AND PTA MEET THIS MONTH ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29. SBDM starts at 6 p.m. PTA follows at 7 p.m. Links and agendas will be shared soon.

THE WOODROW PTA IS WORKING HARD TO KEEP THE TRADITIONS, FUN AND SCHOOL SPIRIT OF HOMECOMING ALIVE! We are counting on the Woodrow community more than ever to help our students and alumni celebrate Homecoming week in a meaningful way. 

Visit the Homecoming page of the PTA site for frequent updates on ways for our students, families and community to participate in Homecoming Week - as well as ways you can help!

THE PTA IS LOOKING FOR FAMILY SPONSORS to help bridge the critical gaps in the DISD school budget as well as fund the Senior Class Activities Fund for each class. Visit the PTA website for more information on how you can support Woodrow.

2021 FAMILY SPONSORSHIPS
IMPORTANT HOMECOMING DATES & INFO

Deadline to order a mum - September 30

Hallway decorating for students - October 2

Spirit Days - begin October 4

  • Monday - Wear everything gold
  • Tuesday - Tie Dye
  • Wednesday - Wilderness
  • Thursday - Class colors (seniors=red, juniors=white, sophomores=gray, freshmen=black)

Homecoming Festival - October 6

  • The Woodrow PTA will be hosting a festival on our new practice field on Wednesday, October 6 from 5-7 p.m. to gear up for the big game on Thursday! Enjoy food, fun activities and performances by the Woodrow Wilson Sweethearts and Cheerleaders as we all root for our Varsity Wildcat Football Team! Stay tuned for details.

Homecoming Game - October 7

Homecoming Dance - October 8

MONTHLY COHORT MEETINGS

PLEASE JOIN THE MONTHLY COHORT MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 FROM 6-7 P.M. Specific info and meeting links are available online or in the graphic below.

UPCOMING TESTING DATES

October 5: In-day ACT testingfor all Woodrow seniors 

October 13In-day PSAT testing for all sophomores, all AVID students, and all 9/10 Dallas ISD scholars

October 13: In-day College Blitz event for all Woodrow seniors to complete college readiness tasks

Email our Testing Coordinator Bridgette Paul with questions about testing logistics. Contact CCR Teacher John Yourse with questions about test preparation.

PARENT RESOURCES AND REMINDERS

Family and Community Engagement Survey: Please complete the Family and Community Engagement Office Survey to help the school serve you better.

Free Home Internet Application DeadlineStudents who are without home internet have the opportunity to apply for a high-speed free home internet connection for the 2021-2022 school year. The application deadline has been extended to September 30. Visit the DISD website for more information on free home Internet

Free Uniforms: Dallas ISD is providing one free uniform top and bottom for each eligible student. If you’d like to submit a request, please complete the SES form and email it to our Community Liaison Elizabeth Jurado

Peace Pantry: The Woodrow Community Peace Pantry helps supplement meals and provides healthy snacks, uniforms, and toiletries to students. No paperwork is necessary. Email our Community Liaison Elizabeth Jurado to schedule a pickup time. 

DISD Fam Jam: Please join us for our virtual Fam Jam event next Saturday, September 25 from 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. A few topics include bullying, attendance and math and science. Get more info and register online.

HOCO Dresses & Suits: Does your student need something to wear for the Homecoming Dance? Please have him/her stop by the main office before or after school any day starting next week. We have received gently used dresses and suits from our community. 

Visit the PTA website for the latest updates on DISD community news and resources.

REGISTER ON VOLY

DISD VOLUNTEERS MUST REGISTER WITH VOLY ANNUALLY. 

Returning DISD Volunteers: 

  1. Log In using your Voly account 
  2. Update application, new background check request, and orientation (e-signature required)
  3. Make sure to select Woodrow as your school of interest 
  4. Await volunteer clearance email notification

New DISD volunteers:

  1. Create a Voly account 
  2. Complete an application, background check, and orientation (e-signature required)
  3. Make sure to select Woodrow as your school of interest
  4. Await volunteer clearance email notification
PRINCIPAL'S MONTHLY LUNCH AND LEARN

THE NEXT COMMUNITY LUNCH AND LEARN IS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 FROM 12-12:30 P.M. This month's meeting will be an open question and answer session. Join the call online. The meeting ID is 847 6756 5446.

CALENDAR

Click on each event below to see details.  View the complete calendar on the Woodrow PTA site. 

Upcoming Events
Tuesday, September 21
4:00p Varsity Tennis @ WT White HS
4:45p Football Tutorials
6:00p Volleyball vs. Newman Smith @ Woodrow
Wednesday, September 22
12:00p Lunch & Learn w/ Principal Moran
Thursday, September 23
JV Volleyball - Allen JV Invitational @ Allen HS
6:00p Freshman Football vs. WT White @ Loos Stadium
6:00p JV Football at Seagoville
6:00p Cohort Parent Meetings (All Grades)
Friday, September 24
Swimathon @ Kaycee Club
8:00a Wildcat Breakfast Club
6:00p Volleyball vs. Hillcrest @ Hillcrest
7:30p Varsity Football vs. WT White @ Forester (Future Wildcat Night) (Western Night)
7:30p Band Halftime Performance @ Forester
Saturday, September 25
JV Volleyball - Allen JV Invitational @ Allen HS
2021-22 CALENDARS

THE 2021-22 DISD CALENDARS ARE NOW AVAILABLE. You can view, download or print the student calendar from the DISD website.

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

This week featured continued success in the classroom and with our competition teams. Thank you to those who attended our virtual Mini-School. This Thursday we will have our virtual cohort meetings. More information, including Zoom links, will be on our website and shared through Cohort Reminds. Read the complete message ...

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