 Congratulations to all Wolverines who participated in Districts this week and wishing a great week of Regional competition next week!
- Important Dates
- Student Services News
- PTSA Update
- Senior Class Update
- SAT/ACT Test Prep
- Applerouth Free Webinars
- College and Career Center
- Band Update
- Orchestra Update
- Dance Team Info
- FCPS Cares
Important Dates:
- May 18: Band Car Wash
- May 21: Spring Band Concert 7:30 pm
- May 22: PTSA Pyramid meeting on Capacity Enhancements 7:00 pm
- May 27: Memorial Day - Student Holiday
- May 29: Pyramid Pops Orchestra Concert 7:00 pm
- May 30: Percussion Concert 7:30 pm
- May 31: Jazz Band Spring Dance 8:00 pm
Student Services News
The College Experience and Substance Safety Series
Where: Career Center Room 332 Time: During all lunch periods 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
PTSA Update
West Potomac High School Pyramid Meeting to Address Ongoing Overcrowding and Security Issues at WPHS - May 22 7:00 pm, Main Auditorium.
On behalf of the West Potomac High School Design and Construction Committee, the WPHS PTSA invites the community to attend a meeting to learn about and discuss the planned solutions to the ongoing overcrowding and security issues at West Potomac High School. Our elected school board members, Karen Corbett Sanders and Tammy Derenak Kaufax, and FCPS officials will provide an update on the planned Capacity Enhancements for WPHS.
West Potomac is currently one of the most overcrowded high schools in FCPS. WPHS has been overcrowded for more than five years and is getting worse each year, projected to be at 124% of capacity by 2021. In addition, West Potomac, unlike any other high school in Fairfax County, faces unique security challenges due to its current configuration of 3 separate buildings and 18 trailers. This means that between 600-800 students are outside during class changes and at lunches.
The West Potomac PTSA along with the WPHS Design and Construction Committee have been advocating on behalf of the West Potomac community for solutions to these issues for the past three years. Construction is scheduled to begin on an addition to WPHS in Fiscal Year 2022 (School Year 2021-22) with a scheduled completion date of FY23 (SY 22-23), however, no plans have been shared with the WPHS community. In fact, the planned addition has already been delayed a year. Our students and teachers deserve a safe and secure school with enough classrooms, not trailers or teachers on carts, to teach our growing student population.
Bring your questions and learn about the planned solutions to West Potomac’s security and overcrowding issues. These issues affect ALL of our students and your voice is needed to ensure that these issues are addressed and workable solutions are shared with the community.
Please encourage and invite your neighbors and friends to attend this very important meeting on May 22 at 7 pm in the West Potomac Main Auditorium. See the flyer with additional information about the meeting.
Class of 2019 Graduation Countdown!
Graduation and the Senior Party are in less than 3 weeks!
Buy an All Night Grad (ANG) party ticket now.
A HUGE celebration is planned for our 2019 Graduates.
Seniors must pre-register so we can plan enough FUN, FOOD and PRIZES.
PRIZES? Yes! We have thousands in prize giveaways planned!
FUN? Yes! Six casino tables, 85 foot obstacle course, bumper cars, mechanical bull, DC DJ, a conversation pit, unlimited photo booth, games, a professional hypnotist show - plus more!
FOOD? Yes! And beverages - from iced coffee to donuts, sandwiches to sushi - plus more food in between!
We have been working to make this event ALL NEW, all fun and all inclusive! Thank you to all who have given of their time and resources so far to make this huge event a success. We still need volunteers and donations. See the sign ups on our website.
Register online www.AngcWestPotomac.com Cost $75 thru June 2.
Financial challenge? Students should contact their counselor BEFORE June 1.
This is a fun and safe celebration planned for the WPHS Class of 2019. Buy a ticket to this 30+ year SMART tradition and encourage your child to come have fun with their friends at this special event.
SAT/ACT Test Prep-Upcoming Mocks, Classes and Events
Summer test prep classes and mocks are open for enrollment. Register here. Summer mocks and classes start July 27 and target prep for the August/September official tests.
If your student will be entering grade 11 and has completed Algebra 2, consider getting test prep done before the 2019-20 school year gets into full swing! Spring of junior year is crazy enough. Prep and test early if you have the math needed (Algebra 2).
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.
Free Applerouth Webinars
Time to Start Thinking About College Essays!
Date: May 21, 7PM
Register: https://www.applerouth.com/signup/?scheduleid=344603
It's time to start thinking about college essays. Join Kim Lifton, President of Wow Writing Workshop, as she goes over the 2018-19 Common App prompts, and shares her best tips to get your child thinking about the college essay.
Five Ways to Create a College Application in Less Time (and How to Finish Over the Summer) Date: June 12, 7PM Register: https://www.applerouth.com/signup/?scheduleid=344605 Join Ethan Sawyer to learn all about how to create a college application in less time. He will be covering: - Four Ways to Know If Your Personal Statement Is Amazing - Three Differences Between a Regular and an Amazing Supplemental Essay - Five Ways to Up-Level the Activities and Awards List - Why the Additional Info Section Could Make a Huge Difference
College and Career Center
For the latest information including the College and Career Center newsletter, click here!
WP Band Car Wash – this Saturday (May 18)
Come support our school’s award-winning band and get a clean car in return! 10 am to 3 pm at Nativity Lutheran Church (at the corner of Fort Hunt and Collingwood Roads).
Orchestra Update
Graduation is fast approaching! Say "Congratulations, Grad!" with a Wolverine Spirit blanket! See attached form to order in time for graduation!
2019-20 - West Potomac Dance Team Tryouts
The West Potomac Dance Team will be holding tryouts for thier 2019-20 Dance Team May 20, 21, and 22
Location - West Potomac Dance Studio
Time - 3:30-5:30
Who - Rising 9th-12th grade girls and boys
No dance experience necessary - We will teach you how to dance! Wear comfortable clothing you can move in. Bring an emergency care form.
More information - email wpdanceteam8@gmail.com
We hope to see you there!
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 to share with everyone.
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