It is Woodrow Homecoming Week! We welcome all Alumni, feeder pattern families and community to the big Homecoming Festival this Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. on campus.
We still need your help with our Wildcat Family Sponsorships. Please take a minute to sign up and help us continue all our great traditions with your support! While you are there please take an extra moment and sign up as a PTA member.
This Wednesday, October 6 is the Homecoming Festival on our campus on the new turf. Thursday, October 7 is the football game, and Friday, October 8 is the HOCO dance. Your Woodrow PTA has been working hard to make this a full and amazing week of celebrations, fun and Woodrow pride for our students, families, alumni and community.
Chris Prestridge Woodrow PTA President
FAMILY SPONSORSHIPS
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.
IMPORTANT HOMECOMING DATES & INFO
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)
October 6
Last day to purchase Homecoming t-shirts outside the cafeteria by the track field side during all lunches. Shirts are $12 and exact cash is preferred.
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! Volunteers are needed throughout the event.
WOODROW WILSON PERFORMING ARTS IS PROUD TO PRESENT A BRAND NEW ADAPTATION OF C.S. LEWIS' THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE. This adaptation was developed specifically for the students of Woodrow Wilson.
The production will be in the WWHS Auditorium. We will observe all safety procedures, requiring all audience members to be masked during the entire time they are on campus. We will also seat audience members with social distancing measures.
Performances are Friday, October 15; Saturday, October 16; and Monday, October 18 at 7 p.m. There will be a 2 p.m. matinee performance on Sunday, October 16.
Tickets are available at the door only; there is no reserved seating. Ticket prices are $10 and $5 for students (of any school). Doors open 30 minutes in advance.
CONGRATULATIONS!
The Woodrow Performing Arts Department would like to congratulate our students chosen for the TMEA District Choir:
October 13: In-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.
SAVE THE DATE - PARENT CONFERENCES
VIRTUAL PARENT CONFERENCES ARE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21. More details coming soon.
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.
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.
THERE ARE FOUR FAFSA WORKSHOPS IN OCTOBER. Join via Zoom to get expert assistance on completing your FAFSA/TAFSA. All sessions are from 5-8 p.m. and are available in English and Spanish. Visit the ASP Dallas website to register and get more information.
CALENDAR
There is no school Friday, October 8 or Friday, October 15.
This is a very busy week as we conclude this grading period with Homecoming and the in-day ACT test for our seniors on Tuesday. We want students to show their Woodrow spirit by participating in the spirit days and Homecoming events while also meeting the academic standard that sets us apart from other schools. Read the complete message ...
