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- Important Dates
- School News Update
- PTSA Updates
- College and Career Center
- SAT/ACT Test Prep
Important Dates:
November 6: Final Day to update preference for Virtual or In-Person Instruction
November 6: AR Workshop PTSA Holiday Fundraiser Kick-Off
November 9: PTSA Virtual Membership Meeting, 6:30pm
November 11: Veterans’ Day, Two-Hour Early Release
November 14: Dance Team BBQ Dinner Fundraiser (Must be pre-ordered.)
November 18: Top It Off Fundraiser Kick-off
November 25-27: Student Holidays - Thanksgiving
Student Activities/School News Updates:
Today, November 6th, is the deadline to update your preference for your child’s education for the Return to School plan by using this link: enrollment link.
Student Information System - SIS Parent Account Overview – SIS provides online access to information about your child’s attendance, class performance, demographic data and course materials. To sign up for this account, please click on link below:
https://www.fcps.edu/resources/technology/student-information-system-sis-fcps/sis-parent-account-overview
WPHS Stadium Blankets – Help the West Potomac Orchestra: Keep yourself warm and comfortable with our one-of-a-kind Wolverine Spirit throw! Made in the USA, 100% cotton; machine wash and dry! Great for outdoor sporting events. Makes a great gift! See attached form to reserve yours today.
Orchestra. Stadium Throw Fundraiser.pdf
Tasty BBQ Dinner for the Family! - The West Potomac Dance Team has an upcoming fundraiser where you can take care of dinner and show support for the Dance Team. Sign up by November 11 to pre-order your Family Pack of delicious barbecue food from Fired Up to Help hot off the grill. Pick-up on the afternoon of Saturday, November 14. Only 100 Family Packs available – See attached flyer.
Nov. 14th . Dance Team Fundraiser.pdf
The West Potomac Chorus Boosters invite all to participate in our fundraising efforts for scholarship and program effort. Fundraising link is live!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4DA4AB2AA31-westpo
We also invite chorus parents to join the Boosters. For information please contact Denise Theunissen, Chorus Booster President at Dgt2224@yahoo.com.
Are You a Parent/Guardian to one of our Amazing Class of 2021 Seniors? Join the private Senior Parent Facebook group to connect with other senior families and learn info regarding senior activities like college applications, events, etc. https://www.facebook.com/groups/606433970299624
PTSA UPDATES:
PTSA Meeting – November 9th: Please join us for our virtual membership meeting on Monday, November 9th, 6:30-8pm. Our very own Ms. Carter, College and Career Specialist, will be with us and has invited a college admissions colleague to join us, as well - Luis Portillo. Luis is the Assistant Director-DC & Virginia Regional, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, University of Delaware. He is also very active with state, regional and national admissions organizations and is well versed in current trends in college admissions. Ms. Carter and Mr. Portillo will do their best to answer all your questions about the college admissions process for grades 9-12. A Zoom link will be emailed to current PTSA members and the meeting will be shown live on the West Potomac PTSA Facebook page. Submit questions in advance by email to ptsa.westpotomac@gmail.com
Speaking of PTSA emails…PTSA members, please check your email inbox carefully. About 30-40% of our messages to our membership via our MemberHub web platform are going unopened. We are all getting bombarded with emails these days. We don’t want you to miss out on important PTSA info and meeting details. Thank you for being a member! We are always welcoming new members. For membership questions, contact our Membership Chair, Libby Meares, mearesteam@gmail.com
First Quarter Honor Roll Celebrations! They are happening! We will still be celebrating our Rising Stars, All-A and All A/B honor roll students for the first quarter of 2020. We usually distribute doughnuts for the Rising Stars and All-A students and, of course, everyone loved the Moe's Chip/Queso/Guac bar at lunch for the A/B students. Unfortunately, we will not be able to host that this quarter. Instead, we will hold raffles of $5 gift cards for each group. Please help - We are asking for donations towards purchasing the gift cards so we will have as many as possible to increase everyone's chance of winning something. We usually have over 800 students on the all A and A/B Honor Roll every quarter! We are asking for monetary donations instead of actual cards this time to minimize contact with the cards and each other dropping things off.
Please consider donating online through our PTSA MemberHub store site: https://westpotomacptsa.new.memberhub.store/store. All donations made will be used for the first quarter gift card raffles which will be held later in November. If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Bodner at spbodner@yahoo.com.
Class of 2021 Wolverines Yard signs available for sale - Celebrate your Senior by purchasing a yard sign for $15.00 - order yours today at https://westpotomacptsa.new.memberhub.store/store/items/191467
Holiday Fundraisers – As we head into the holiday season, the PTSA is partnering with local community businesses and online vendors to help you get you ready for the holidays while helping our PTSA:
AR Workshop Fundraiser: Order your DIY Ornament Kits. A 7th exclusive design -WPHS or Class of 2021 ornament - will be included as part of this special promotion. https://www.arworkshop.com/event/?loc=alexandria&ev=200363 or scan the QR code to go straight to the link.
Top It Off Fundraiser, November 18 -22 - Are you looking for that perfect gift or ready to add some new accessories to your own wardrobe? Located in Hollin Hall Shopping Center, 7968 Fort Hunt Road, Top It Off has great new fall arrivals including hats, gloves, holiday jewelry, specialty gifts and much more. 10% of all purchases will be donated back to the PTSA. As a special bonus, get a free mask with any purchase during this fundraiser! Also, November 18th is the Wine Wednesday Kick Off. To allow for social distancing at this Nov. 18 event, sign up is required: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0949a9aa2da75-topitoff2
Minted Fundraiser: https://www.minted.com. Shop Christmas cards, holiday photo cards, wedding stationery, fine art, personalized gifts, and more designed by independent artists. This special offer is available from October to December 2020. WPHS families receive 20% off holiday cards and gifts and 15% of your purchase will be donated back!
PTSA's promo code is: FUNDRAISEPOTOMAC.
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Special Thank You!
Thank you to Burke & Herbert Bank, Safeway, and The Moery Company for their support of the PTSA this year
College and Career Center
Upcoming “Lunch and Learn” Sessions for Students – Did you know Ms. Carter hosts Lunch and Learn sessions throughout the year for our students? Upcoming topics: How to search and apply for scholarships; and Your College Essay – Make it Great. These sessions are advertised to your students via Google Classroom. For more info, upcoming virtual college rep visits, college search tips and more be sure to read the November 2020 College and Career Center newsletter, CCCNewsletter November 2020.pdf. As always, reach out to Mrs. Carter, College and Career Specialist with any questions, eecarter@fcps.edu. She is here to help you with your post-secondary opportunities!
SAT and ACT Test Prep
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Check out Applerouth’s “Back-To-School Bookshelf” with their most popular handouts and information on the SAT and ACT – including test accommodations!
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. Class licenses expire 7/31/21. 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 11/14 and 12/5. Winter SAT prep class starts 12/5.
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.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) R2L NextGen Leadership Experience - Have you ever dreamed of visiting our nation’s capital and learning about how our government works? CHCI has an all-expenses paid leadership experience designed just for Latino high school students. Applications due Feb. 16, 2021. Program dates are June and July 2021. Find more info at https://chci.org/programs/r2l-nextgen/?utm_source=CHCI+General&utm_campaign=4f35239d23-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_01_18_COPY_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e7757f87d2-4f35239d23-26068449
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