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- Important Dates
- Principal’s Message
- Attendance Reminders
- Yearbook Message
- Student Services News
- School Information
- PTSA Update
- Senior Class Update
- SAT/ACT Test Prep
- College and Career Center
- National Honor Society Update
- Beyond The Page Theatre Update
- Choir Update
- FCPS Cares
Important Dates:
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April 5: Student Holiday
- April 6 - 8: Princess For A Night
- April 9: 10th Grade College 101 Program 6:00 pm
- April 9: Choir Fundraiser at Toppers
- April 10: Dance/Film Festival
- April 11: Senior Parent Meeting 6:30 and 7:30 om
- April 15 - 19: Spring Break
Happy Thursday Wolverine Community!
A gentle reminder---No School Tomorrow and it is the end of the quarter. Students and teachers have been working hard to close out the quarter on a strong, positive note, so if your students wants to sleep in tomorrow they do need a break and some rest. 😊.
April is the Month of the Military Child. Please check out the FCPS site on resources to support our military families and students https://www.fcps.edu/registration/military-families . We are so fortunate to have 85 families, roughly 3% of our school as military connected youth. On today, April 4th, the School Board will recognize our military students and their families at the School Board meeting beginning at 7 pm at Luther Jackson MS. If you are able to attend, military students and families will be recognized, and have their picture taken with Dr. Brabrand and our School Board.
Celebrate Assistant Principals Week this April 8–12! West Potomac has the hardest working, most committed APs in the district! Please send them a note of thanks and appreciation if you have a moment next week.
Thank you to our small but mighty WP Athletics Booster and our coaches, athletes and parents for a hugely successful Mulch Sale. Over $13,000 was raised to support our amazing athletic programs!
As always, please have a great weekend and reenergize for 4th quarter to end the school year #westpostrong!
Ms. Millard
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Attendance Reminders – please reference the Attendance “Quick Guide” on the website
https://westpotomachs.fcps.edu/announcements/attendance-update
Checking in Tardy:
Please notify the attendance office if your student will be late by either calling the attendance line, sending an email or sending a note with your student. Please include the student’s name, student ID # and reason for the tardy. Students must check in at the Attendance Office regardless of the time they arrive at school (even if between classes). The student’s attendance record will be updated to “excused” when they arrive at school not when the message or email is sent. For example, if you call or email at 7am but your student does not check in until 11a.m., their attendance will not be updated until they check in at the Attendance Office to receive their blue tardy pass.
Checking Out Early:
If your student does not check out properly per the policy and the student leaves campus, it may result in a class cut and considered a disciplinary matter. Phone calls/emails or notes after the fact to excuse the absence on an unauthorized check out will be followed up by your student’s administrator. If the case of an emergency, the student can always come to the attendance office and we can try to contact the parent. If a student becomes ill during the school day, they can get a pass to go to the clinic.
While we recognize it is not always possible to send a note phone call or email in advanced, last minute phone calls and emails may not get processed in a timely manner and may result in a student not being able to be contacted for the early dismissal. please help us by keeping phone calls or emails for last minute early releases to a minimum.
Thank you,
The Attendance Office
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Yearbook Message:
West Potomac High School Parents,
The Predator Yearbook is on sale for $80 NOW. The price will go up to $85 by distribution in May so get it now.
Go to //yearbookforever.com & search West Potomac High School to purchase! The book has been worked on over the past six months by students passionate about memorializing their high school experience.
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Student Services News
Senior Convocation
Attention SENIORS - Class of 2019 Convocation Ceremony June 5th 9:00-11:00AM Springbank Auditorium. Convocation is our Senior Honors and Department Awards ceremony where seniors are recognized for their academic accomplishments and scholarship received. PLEASE turn in copies of scholarship awards you will be using to attend college Fall 2019 to Mrs. Carter in the College and Career Center (Rm 332) by May 22nd. I must have documentation of scholarship awards in order to include in awards program. Questions contact Mrs. Carter. Thank you!
The College Experience and Substance Safety Series
Where: Career Center Room 332 Time: During all lunch periods
Thank you to those students who participated in Session 1 this past week. A reminder of our 2nd and 3rd Session dates:
Session 2: April 30— Bring your lunch and come discuss how alcohol and other chemicals impact our bodies, brains, and college success. Session 3: May 28—Accepted: Now What? - Bring your lunch and come discuss “the college experience” and how to make it a safe and successful college experience that YOU determine.
Questions? Contact our West Potomac Pyramid Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Elizabeth Knudson
19-20 Dual Enrollment Students
Students - are you taking a Dual Enrollment class next year like English 12 DE, US VA History DE or another course? You MUST complete all required paperwork, including applying to NOVA, by May 2. All West Potomac High School Dual Enrollment students who have not completed this process will receive a pass on 4/9 to attend an information session in the cafeteria during advisory. Questions? See your School Counselor!
10th Grade College 101 Program
Are you beginning to think about life after high school? Does the college admissions process leave you confused or stressed? West Potomac Student Services has answers for you! Erin Slater, Director of Admissions at Randolph-Macon College, will present “College 101,” an interactive workshop that explains how to find the right college match for you or your student. All sophomore students, parents and guardians are invited to hear “College 101” at our Sophomore Parent Night on Tuesday, April 9 at 6:00 pm in Kogelman Theatre. No RSVP is necessary.
School Information
Senior Parent meeting April 11, 6:30 and 7:30 pm.
Senior parents please attend the Senior Parent Night on April 11. We are offering two sessions: 6:30 and 7:30 pm. The meeting will be in the library. Topics to include Graduation, SHOUT, Convocation, Baccalaureate, and All Night Grad.
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AP Pre-arranged Absence Form
AP students who wish to leave immediately after a morning AP exam, or come-in late for an afternoon AP exam, must submit an AP pre-arranged absence form to their Alpha-Administrator, no later than April 26. Pre-arranged students will be able to leave campus immediately after the exam, instead of going to the attendance office to “check-out”. Students who test in the afternoon, will be able to go directly to their test site as opposed to having to “check-in” at attendance. See your Alpha-Administrator or the West Potomac Home Page for more detail.
Forms are available in Student Services, and on the West Potomac Home Page under Announcements: AP Exam Schedule and Pre-Arranged Absence Form. Or see flyer below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gHIRwwWo9_prRnuiC1y4SH-XouNuCGbY/view?usp=sharing
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West Potomac Dance/Film Festival
West Potomac Academy’s 10th annual Dance/Film festival is upon us. Teachers and students will be able to attend any one of three 30-minute shows on Wednesday, April 10 in the Kogelman. Teachers, look for the Google sign up form here and in a Nice To Know as well. Only 10 classes per show can fit in the Kogelman, so sign up fast! Experience the power and awesomeness that emerges from uniting art forms of film and dance. Artistry and amazement await you. Plus, some of your colleagues dance!
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Trip to New York City to see To Kill A Mockingbird - May 4 See flyer for details.
AP Testing Volunteers
AP Testing is quickly approaching. In addition to the counselors, who act as lead proctors, the Student Services department needs PARENT VOLUNTEERS to serve as proctors for the duration of each AP test. Your support is essential to our test security and ability to implement a successful program.
Please review the AP Testing Schedule and consider signing-up via the PTSA volunteer web-page. Except for Comparative Government, all exams will be held in the Main Gym. Please note: You may not proctor your own child during an exam. Please feel free to contact Adriana Meeks, the AP Testing Coordinator with any comments, questions or concerns. Thank you for your continuous support.
PTSA Update
We need a Corresponding Secretary for the 2019-20 PTSA Board. The vote will take place at the May 6 meeting.
We need a volunteer to fill the Corresponding Secretary position for the PTSA Board next year. This position can be mostly done at your home or other place of convivence. Duties include:
- Gather information for the weekly News You Choose.
- Send out announcements, calendar events via PTBoard communication.
- Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence and other items as delegated.
- Provide advance notice to members of regular and special general membership meetings.
- Notify the executive committee in advance of its meeting.
Junior Parent Volunteer Needed for Baccalaureate, June 2.
We need the parent of a current Junior student to help with organizing the Baccalaureate Ceremony, June 2nd. This parent will observe and learn the ropes from the current Senior-parent organizers, with the intent to lead Baccalaureate ceremony planning next year. They are mainly in charge of setting up and collecting food for the reception at 2:00, June 2.
The Baccalaureate is a one-hour interdenomination service honoring the graduating Senior class. We rely on parent involvement to continue this tradition. Please reply to Julia MacDonald if you're interested.
Princess For a Night Boutique Opens This Saturday, April 6!
The Princess For a Night (PFN) committee urgently needs your help at our dress giveaway free “shopping” days – Saturday, April 6 and Monday, April 8. Please come see how rewarding it can be to help students find prom dresses and accessories, and outfits to prepare them for job interviews, college functions and other events. We need about six to 10 people (during each of three shifts) to make this a positive experience for the students.
Sign up here to join the fun. Please contact Christy for information about volunteer shifts and other needs.
PFN collects donated prom dresses and accessories for West Potomac and other area high school students to make Prom more affordable and also offers young women less formal dresses and outfits suitable for many other occasions.
All students are welcome to visit the PFN Pop-up Boutique at West Potomac in the Girls Team Locker Room (Gunston building, Room 111) on our two free “shopping” dates: this Saturday, April 6, 10 am - 3 pm and Monday, April 8, 3-5 pm (late bus day). Please help us publicize the event so we get a great turnout by sharing the flyer linked below with your student(s) and other interested young women, on social media if you like. See flyer for more details.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tQwN0-AfcUWaOhE_uT3h5EMXuV-pcpoJ/view?usp=sharing
Invitation from Hayfield PTSA
Hayfield Secondary School PTSA has partnered with the local Ethiopian-Eritrean Community to host a cultural performance by Ethiopian-Eritrean High School students from our area. The event was created to provide a meaningful program that supports diversity and inclusion while sharing the mission of the PTA to support student success by engaging and empowering families and communities.
West Potomac is cordially invited to Embracing Our Culture on Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 6-9 pm at Hayfield Secondary School – 7630 Telegraph Rd. Alexandria, VA 22315. The show will feature cultural dance, fashion show and mini-dramas performed by students from your school community.
For more information see the flyer, or visit, or call 571-882-8115.
Class of 2019 Update
PLEASE HELP us raise money for this great event! Several ways to help:
DONATE a GIFT CARD for a Grad. We are requesting donations of gift cards valued at $5-15. Sign up here.
BUY YOUR SENIOR's TICKET: There are only 61 days until All Night Grad! Don't miss out on the Class of 2019 Graduation Night celebration at West Potomac. Hypnotist - Casino - Chris Styles DJ - plus lots more! Buy your ticket today. Price increases Apr 22. Tickets will also be sold during lunch in April/early May. Dates TBD - look for us with Prom ticket sales. Cash and checks accepted at school sales or buy online.
CAR WASH
APRIL 27 at St Luke's on Fort Hunt Road, 8am-1pm. VOLUNTEERS and dirty cars needed. Teens/adults sign up here to volunteer to help or provide supplies. Please spread the word! Sign up here.
TOP IT OFF fundraiser, 7966 Fort Hunt Rd
MAY 8 - Perfect time for Mother's Day shopping! Just mention WPHS ANG when you check out and we will receive a portion of the sale. Mark your calendar and tell some friends!
Calling all cars and spectators! Join us MAY 11 at WPHS from 9am-1pm for our popular Car Show. Food, music, raffles and cool cars! Spectators are free. Food and our newly designed Tshirt will be available for purchase. Don't miss this fun event. Senior names can be added to our cool car t-shirt for $20 - deadline is April 12. For more information or email ANG. Volunteer here please!
The lottery to win the opportunity to buy reserved graduation seats is OPEN on our website. Tickets for graduation are not necessary. This is a fundraiser and lottery winners have the opportunity to buy premium RESERVED seating.
WP families, PLEASE support all of our fabulous sponsors as they are supporting our entire school community! An ENORMOUS THANK YOU to area businesses that have recently donated to help make the Class of 2019 All Night Grad a success. This week we tip our hats to: Hollin Hall Automotive, Firestone, Sugar House, Solace Day Spa, West Marine, Staples and Michael's. We truly appreciate their willingness to support us! A complete listing of generous 2019 ANGC sponsors can be found on our website. If you would like to see your business listed, email us! Your donation is 100% tax deductible and sponsors get their name or logo on our Car Show Tshirt!
SAT/ACT Test Prep-Upcoming Mocks, Classes and Events
Summer test prep classes WILL be offered. Register here. The registration and schedule should be posted this week. Classes start with benchmark mock on July 27.
Last Chance to take a mock test this school year!!
SAT Mock Tests offered April 6 and May 4.
ACT Mock Tests offered April 13 and May 11.
PTSA Program Manager – Marilyn Aboff
Test Prep Scholarships: WPHS student need-based scholarships for mocks and classes are available through the College and Career Center Specialist, Liz Carter.
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
THE SLIPPERS ARE BACK!
Beyond the Page Theatre Company at West Potomac HS is once again opening the curtain on their annual spring musical.
Cinderella - April 26th and runs on select days through May 4th. Tickets are available here.
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella is the new Broadway adaptation of the classic musical. This contemporary take on the classic tale features Rodgers & Hammerstein's most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It's Possible,” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” alongside a hilarious and romantic libretto by Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane, as well as some new characters and surprising twists.
Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA was twice re-made, first in 1965 for Lesley Ann Warren and then again in 1997 featuring Brandy and Whitney Houston. The original Broadway production opened in 2013 and starred Laura Osnes, Santino Fontana, Victoria Clark and Harriet Harris.
Running Time: 2 hours, 15 minutes, including one intermission.
Choir Update
Join the West Potomac Choir on April 9 at Toppers (6676 Richmond Highway) for a Dough-Nation night!! Just mention West Potomac or bring in a hard copy or E-copy of this flier anytime between 10:00 am and 12:00 am, and they will give the choir 30% of the purchase price!!!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T5j6aNIMFlhsSk1J41AyM91VyxxbAlMS/view?usp=sharing
FCPS Cares
Do you know a West Potomac HS or FCPS employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here
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