 Members of the WPHS Nutcracker performance read to our Head Start Students.
- Principal's Message
- Important Dates
- SOS 12th Grade Program Reminder
- PTSA Update
- Senior Class Update
- SAT/ACT Test Prep
- College and Career Center
- National Honor Society Update
- Beyond the Page Theatre Update
- West Potomac Academy/Alexandria Community Dancers Update
Happy Weekend Wolverines!
I would like to share some information with you regarding an Instagram page that has garnered student followers from West Potomac. The page is barstool@wphs. The page is a compilation of messages, pictures and videos. Some of you may be familiar with “barstool” type of pages as it is popular in college. This site, of course, is not sanctioned by West Potomac. Unfortunately there are some things on this site that are at best inappropriate and at worst criminal. Our SRO has viewed a video that is criminal in nature and is investigating the incident. I share all of this with you to encourage you to speak with your children about following the page. Several of the students who are following the page are following with their full name accounts and I would hate that students be involved with these types of activities. Of course, it is up to any individual to follow and post to this account, however, I thought you should know of its existence and content.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! If you are available this weekend, please come out and join us for our annual production of the Nutcracker! Our student, staff and community have put in countless hours and the show will not disappoint.
Thank you,
Tangy Millard
Important Dates:
- Nov 29 - Dec. 1: West Potomac Academy/Alexandria Community Dancers “The Nutcracker”
- Nov 28 - Dec. 2: Top It Off PTSA Fundraiser
- Dec 3: PTSA Meeting 6:30 pm
- Dec 6: Winter Band Concert
- Dec 14: 3 Hour Early Release
- Jan 14: Curriculum Night
12th Grade SOS Presentation next week
A reminder to all 12th grade parents/guardians that next week on Monday and Wednesday (12/3 and 12/5), Student Services will be conducting the 12th grade SOS (Signs of Suicide) Program. Those absent the day of their presentation will receive the presentation on Tuesday, December 11. You received notice of this program and opt out procedures via email last month.
This program includes reviewing a video presentation followed by a screener. Depending upon student responses to the screener, Student Services may follow up with the student within the same day or within a week. If you have any questions about the program or presentation, don’t hesitate to contact your child’s counselor or Mr. McMahon
PTSA Update
PTSA Meeting Dec. 3- 6:30: Special presentation Talk: They Hear You.
Please join us for a presentation by the Fairfax County Community Board about underage drinking and how to discuss it with your teen. Time will be reserved for Q&As.
DRP Social
Thank you to everyone who braved the cold and joined us to support the PTSA at the DRP Social on Wednesday evening! It was a festive way to kick off the holiday season with food, friends, and fire pits. You helped to raise over $600 to support the students and faculty at West Potomac!
Top It Off Fundraiser: Nov. 29 - Dec. 2
The PTSA will receive 10 percent of all sales through Sunday, so now is that time to start that holiday shopping! See flyer below!
Use Amazon Smile as opposed to Amazon for your online shopping!
Please go to smile.amazon.com and register West Potomac PTSA as the organization you would like to support-Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchases to the PTSA. Amazon smile has the same products and Prime advantages as Amazon, it is just the charitable arm of the organization!
Federal Employee? Looking for ways to support the PTSA?
The West Potomac PTSA is an approved Combined Federal Campaign Charity. Federal, civilian, postal and military donors may use CFC #62964 to contribute to the West Potomac PTSA. Visit http://www.cfcnca.org/ for more information. Contact the PTSA treasurer, Robyn Zevin, with questions or for our Tax ID number for your company’s match.
Senior Families! All Night Grad! party tickets are on sale NOW.
Join the dozens of seniors who have already purchased tickets. Go to www.AngcWestPotomac.com
WP's All Night Grad is a 30+year tradition of keeping our graduates safe by providing an alternative to typical "grad night" parties that often include driving between multiple locations and other unsafe and risky behaviors. Instead, the ANG is a 6-hour party held at WP for our graduates offering something for everyone: casino, food and refreshments, music, entertainment, amusements and great prizes. Don't miss this Class of 2019 event. Buy your ticket today! We also welcome Friends of West Potomac, community and business donations on our website. Want to volunteer? We'd love to have your help! Contact us at ANGCWestPo2019@gmail.com
Top It Off Fundraiser – Wednesday, December 5
Start your holiday shopping early and help raise money for the All Night Grad party at the same time! We are having a shopping party at Top it Off in Hollin Hall on Wednesday, December 5 from 6-8 pm. 10% of all sales will be given back to ANG. Can’t make it to the party? Come in anytime that day and just tell them you are shopping for ANG and your sale will be counted. This is a great way to make money so that the class can have the best party ever! Thanks for your help and we’ll see you at Top it Off!
SAT/ACT Test Prep-Upcoming Events
Test Prep is now in Quander Building, Rooms 437/438 - Enter Door 1. Test Prep School Year 2018/19 - the schedule for the year is now available to view and register! Visit https://www.applerouth.com/schools/8946/ to see dates for classes and mock tests.
PTSA Program Manager – Marilyn Aboff, marilynaboff@yahoo.com
Test Prep Scholarships: WPHS student need-based scholarships for mocks and classes are available through the College and Career Center Specialist, Liz Carter eecarter@fcps.edu
College and Career Center
For the latest information including the College and Career Center newsletter, click here!
National Honor Society Update
If you need help with a subject, National Honor Society tutors are here to help! For more information and to sign up.
Beyond the Page Theatre Update
In Search of - The theatre department is currently looking for both male and female 80s clothes. Are those shoulder pads just sitting in your closet not seeing the light of day? Is it time to update your wardrobe? Well you are in luck. Donations can be dropped off in the main office during business hours and will be much appreciated.
West Potomac Academy Dance Program
The West Potomac Academy Dance program and Alexandria Community Nutcracker will present the holiday classic, “The Nutcracker,” on November 29, 30, and December 1. This is the tenth year that the academy and the Alexandria Community Nutcracker have partnered to present “The Nutcracker.” This season’s four public performances will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 29; at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, November 30; and at 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 1. All performances will be held at West Potomac High School.
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