- Important Dates
- Student Services News
- School Information
- PTSA Update
- Senior Class Update
- SAT/ACT Test Prep
- Applerouth Free Webinar
- College and Career Center
- Orchestra Update
- FCPS Cares
Important Dates:
- May 27: Memorial Day - Student Holiday
- May 29: Pyramid Pops Orchestra Concert 7:00 pm
- May 31: Jazz Band Spring Dance 8:00 pm
- June 3: Spring Band Awards
- June 5: Convocation (Senior Awards Ceremony)
- June 6: Graduation Day 2:00pm and All Night Graduation Celebration 9:30 pm
- June 7: Jazz Band Performance at Grist Mill
- June 13: Last Day of School (Students Dismiss at 10:10am)
Student Services News
SENIORS……Class of 2019 Convocation Ceremony June 5th 9:00-11:00 am Springbank Auditorium. Please plan to arrive by 8:30 am to prepare for line up and procession. You are required to wear your graduation gown only NO cap for ceremony. Convocation is our Senior Honors and Department Awards ceremony where seniors are recognized for their academic accomplishments and scholarship(s) received. Seniors scheduled to be recognized include scholarship recipients, department award recipients and honor graduates. Honor graduates will receive an “Honor Medal” to wear graduation day June 6.
PARENTS AND FAMILIES ARE INVITED TO ATTEND!
Questions? contact Mrs. Carter eecarter@fcps.edu
Thank you!
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PTSA Update
PTSA Meeting - June 6, Monday 6:30 pm in the library. Please plan to attend this meeting so we can thank all of our wonderful volunteers (treats served!!)
Volunteer Opportunities:
-Food Donations For Students During The Math SOL
The West Potomac Math Department is collecting snack food for the students to eat during their Standards of Learning (SOL) Math testing next week. Donations can be dropped off at the Front Office NLT May 28th (before school). Please leave a note "Math Department Attn: Lyndsey Reinheimer". Any/all contributions are appreciated. Thank you for your generous assistance! Sign up here.
-Class of 2019 Baccalaureate
Please help our senior parents and students celebrate Baccalaureate Sunday, June 2 at 2:00 pm. The PTSA provides food for the reception. The event will be at Aldersgate Church, 1301 Collingwood Rd, Alexandria 22308. Sign up here.
Design and Construction Renovation Committee Update
On Wednesday, May 22, School Board Members Karen Corbett-Sanders and Tammy Derenak Kaufax provided an update on the plan to expand West Potomac's capacity to 3000 students. Plans will be presented in the Fall of 2019 to the community. Construction will begin on February 2021 and end by Fall 2022. FCPS will expand the cafeteria and add 28 classrooms, 6 science labs, and more parking. All trailers will be removed. NOTE: We need your help to get FCPS to connect the three buildings (Gunston, Quander, and Springbank) to increase student safety and security.
Please email Brady Rauch at bbrauch@fcps.edu (and please cc Katie Savage at savage03@verizon.net).
Class of 2019 Graduation Count down!
Graduation and the Senior Party are in less than 2 weeks!
Register for an All Night Grad (ANG) party ticket now.
This is a GREAT celebration planned for our 2019 Graduates.
Seniors must pre-register so we can plan enough FUN, FOOD and PRIZES.
Wondering if you registered? Check the registered guest list on our website.
PRIZES? Yes! We have thousands in prizes to give away - be there to win!
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. www.AngcWestPotomac.com
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 Webinar
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!
Orchestra Update
Graduation is fast approaching! Say "Congratulations, Grad!" with a Wolverine Spirit blanket! See attached form to order in time for graduation!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bjtx5k4F_fYZuj2WWgJwqotp0yUsZIyJ/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 to share with everyone.
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