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Happy Friday Wolverines!
Another great week is in the books! Just a few updates/reminders regarding asynchronous Mondays. Teachers have and will weekly, assigned independent work on yesterday (Thursdays) and today (Fridays). This will give students several days to complete the assignments which will ALL be due at 11:59 pm on Monday. Please feel free to reach out to teachers with any questions. Again, this is new for all, we need to give grace and not grief to our students and staff as we navigate this journey. Some students may be required to attend (log in online) an intervention in the morning on Monday. Those students would have been told to do so individually by their teachers.
Gradebooks Live in SIS
Gradebooks went live on yesterday. At this point, you will likely not have many grades. Remember that teachers have only seen their students a total of 4 times as of today. We have been intentional in taking these 4 opportunities to build relationships/community, set expectations/routines and to begin to assess student academic needs. Please take a moment to review this Rolling Gradebook Overview found on our WP return to school page.
Asynchronous (offline) on Sept. 23rd
On September 23rd SAT School Day for seniors, ALL STUDENTS will be asynchronous on that day. Teachers will post assignments that students will work on offline.
Textbook Distribution
We will begin distributing textbooks and supplies to students starting next week. Not all students will need to pick up textbooks or supplies. We will message parents/students via eNotify no later than Tuesday, IF they need to come to school and pick up supplies. There will be four days of DRIVE UP distribution and you will be able to come on any of the days/times that work for your schedules. For planning purposes, these are the dates and times:
9/23 3:30-6:00 pm
9/24 3:30-6:00 pm
9/28 9-11:30 am
9/29 9-11:30 am
Parents, We Need Your Consent for Select Digital Resources
- At West Potomac our teachers will use a variety of digital resources to support student learning and promote communication and collaboration with students and families. Some of the digital resources your child may use this year will require your consent before they can be used. You can find our school’s list of the resources that require parental consent here https://westpotomachs.fcps.edu/adopteddigitalresources
Included on this page is also a link to a form where the enrolling parent or guardian will need to indicate whether or not their student is allowed to use the list of digital resources this year. This page also provides more information about how FCPS carefully reviews digital resources for approval and why we must request your consent before using certain tools. We encourage you to complete the parental consent for digital resources form as soon as possible, as your child will not be able to use the digital resources until we have received your permission. Please reach out your child’s administrator if you have questions or concerns about the digital resources, we’ve chosen to use this year.
Attendance
- If your student will be unable to attend any of their synchronous class sessions you must notify the Attendance Office at 703-718-2528 or by submitting the online form. Please include the following:
- your name
- student’s name
- student’s ID number
- reason for the absence
- date(s) and period(s) of absence
PLEASE NOTE: If you receive an email, call or text from FCPS regarding your student’s absence for a specific period, please email the teacher directly to follow up and not the attendance office.
Mrs. Millard
- Important Dates
- School Updates
- PTSA Updates
- College and Career Center
- SAT/ACT Test Prep
- Essential West Po
Important Dates:
September 21: Virtual Back to School Night
September 23: Seniors’ - SAT School Day test (Must have pre-registered)
September 24: PTSA Moe’s Restaurant Night Fundraiser
October 5: PTSA Membership Meeting 6:30 PM
Student Activities/School News Updates:
WPHS Yearbook
There is still time to pick up a 2019-20 West Potomac Yearbook!
If you have purchased a West Potomac HS yearbook and you have not picked it up, you may do so on Friday, September 25th from 9am-3pm. All pickups are at Door 1.
If you have not purchased a West Potomac HS yearbook, you may buy one on www.myschoolbucks.com, pay cash at the door, or write a check to West Potomac HS. The cost is $80.00.
WPHS Library Curbside Side Pick-up:
The library is excited to start Curbside Pick-up for books. Students place a hold in Destiny (online catalog) and will receive a confirmation email on Mondays that the book is ready. Come to West Po between 12:30-3:00 on Mondays to pick up items. Detailed instructions were posted in the Library Google Classroom. Students can also return books from last school year at this time as well. If freshman have books from Sandburg, you can return them to West Po, and we will we get them back for you. Questions, email Mrs. Landon (jllandon@fcps.edu) or Mrs. Rice (wsrice@fcps.edu).
WPHS – September 2020 College and Career Center newsletter
Please click on link below to learn information on upcoming virtual college rep visits, college fairs, financial aid help, test prep programs, selected scholarships and other opportunities. As always, reach out to Mrs. Carter, College and Career Specialist with any questions, eecarter@fcps.edu.
CCCNewsletter September 2020.pdf
PTSA Updates :
PTSA Membership: Your membership dues are used to directly benefit our school community. The PTSA serves as the Academic Booster Club at WPHS and supports academic success and enrichment, offers education grants to support our teachers, and offers affordable ACT/SAT Test Prep with Applerouth. You can join online at https://westpotomacptsa.memberhub.store. You can also make tax deductible donations and purchase WPHS car magnets. If you would prefer to join the PTSA by check, please contact Libby Meares, Membership Chair at MearesTeam@gmail.com. Please note that there will be NO dues increase this year in any category.
Moe’s Night –September 24, 4:00-9:00 pm
Welcome to Moe’s…… It's time for the WP PTSA Restaurant Night kick off. 40% of Proceeds will go to PTSA to help fund student and teacher supported programs. Moe’s is now offering 3 types of meal kits for an affordable price – Make it is an easy dinner night. Attached flyer must be present with an in-person order (hardcopy or displayed on mobile device). If ordering by Moe’s webpage -pls be sure to note that you are supporting WP PTSA. Thank you.
Moe's . Sept. 24. 20 1st PTSA Fundrasier. 40% Donation back.pdf
PTSA Item Donation Request - disposable masks and disinfectant wipes:
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS: Please click on the flyer attached for an easy way to make a big difference once schools reopen in person! The WP Administrative Team in conjunction with the PTSA are collecting Clorox wipes and disposable masks to have on hand for when we re-open. We thank you for your help in keeping our students, teachers and staff well stocked with supplies to keep them all safe.
PTSA- WIPES AND MASKS Donations.pdf
Help the PTSA Raise Funds:
Amazon Smile - Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your Amazon Smile purchases to the PTSA. Log into Smile.amazon.com and designate WPHS PTSA as the charity you would like to donate.
Harris Teeter - link your VIC card to WPHS PTSA- account # 3602 to help earn money for the school. Every time you purchase Harris Teeter brand products, the PTSA will earn 5%of the purchase price.
SAT/ACT Test Prep:
SAT and ACT Test Prep Info: NEW SELF-DIRECTED CLASSES OFFERED THIS YEAR ($125.00) -The test prep program is offering self-directed online test prep created by Applerouth. This is an excellent course that covers all the content offered through the usual group class as well as tips and strategies for the official tests. Mock test results provide a solid study guide. Applerouth tutors are available to assist self-directed students with any questions during the course. One mock test is included in the self-directed class. Register at PTSA's MemberHub Store.
SAT & ACT TEST PREP MOCKS AND GROUP CLASSES – 2020/21
View full schedule and Register Here Fall mock test dates are 9/19, 10/17, 11/14, and 12/5.
PSAT/NMSQT FREE ONLINE PREP OFFERED BY APPLEROUTH 9/26/20 - 10/11/20 - You’re invited to Applerouth’s PSAT Prep Rally! Students can join online strategy sessions to prep and then take a full-length proctored practice PSAT/NMSQT - for free. After the practice test, students will receive a detailed score report that highlights both their strengths and areas for growth. [Learn More & Register]
Questions? Contact Marilyn Aboff, marilynaboff@yahoo.com.
Scholarships - WPHS student need-based scholarships for mocks and classes are available through the College and Career Center Specialist, Liz Carter, eecarter@fcps.edu.
Essential West Po:
Are you lost, clicking around on the West Po web site looking for what you need? This is the page for you - https://westpotomachs.fcps.edu/about/essential-westpo
You will find health forms, emergency care forms, all the forms via this web page, in addition to LOTS of other info – bell schedule, Admin team contacts, Student Services, Attendance, Athletics web site… The list goes on.
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