Next week is Homecoming week. 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.
Homecoming festivities start next week with student hall decorating. Wednesday is the Homecoming Festival on our campus, Thursday is the game and Friday is the dance. Your Woodrow PTA has been working hard to make it a full and exciting week of fun and Woodrow pride for our families and community.
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.
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.
Homecoming t-shirts will be sold outside the cafeteria by the track field side during all lunches until October 6. Shirts are $12 dollars and exact cash is preferred.
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.
If you ordered a commemorative brick from Woodrow PTA March 2020-June 2021, your brick has been installed in the Woodrow Walk of Fame on the west side of the building. Thank you for your patience!
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.
COLLEGE GO GET IT WEEK
THIS WEEK IS COLLEGE "GO GET IT" WEEK. Students are invited to participate in spirit days to promote college readiness.
Monday, September 27: Your future is bright - wear yellow
Tuesday, September 28: I'm a jean-ius - wear jeans and a college t-shirt
Wednesday, September 29: Dreams come true - wear your Disney gear
Thursday, September 30: Don't hide your excitement - wear camouflage
Free Home Internet Application Deadline: Students 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.
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.
These next two weeks are very important as we close out the first grading period. This week is College “Go Get It” Week with spirit themes each day as we promote a college-going culture. Seniors should be preparing for the ACT test on October 5. Then we will have our senior Blitz event while many non-seniors will take the PSAT on October 13. Read the complete message ...
