West Potomac Weekly News

 

  • Important Dates
  • School News Update
  • PTSA Updates
  • College and Career Center
  • SAT/ACT Test Prep

 

 

Important Dates:

November 18:      Top It Off Fundraiser Kick-off

 

November 20:      Dance Team Fundraiser – DC Slices Food Truck

 

November 23:      Orchestra Poinsettia Fundraiser1st Day

 

November 25-27:   Student Holiday - Thanksgiving 

 

 


Student Activities/School News Updates:

 

Support the West Po Orchestra – Exclusive Wolverine Pride Gifts available and Poinsettias Sales Fundraiser:  Order now before all these great items are gone - One-of-a-kind Wolverine Stadium Throw - Great for outdoor sporting events, a Performing Arts ornament or limited Wolverine Key Ring, makes for special gifts!  See attached flyer for additional info.

Orchestra. GIFT FLYER (ornament. blanket, key chain).pdf

Poinsettias Sales Fundraiser:  November 23rd - December 14th.  Contact-free delivery directly to your home.  See attached flyer for additional info.

 WP Orchestra- Poinsettia 2020 Fundrasier.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.

Tasty Pizza 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.  Order pizza for the family from the DC Slices food truck and pick up at the Waynewood Recreation Center parking lot the afternoon of Friday, November 20.  We recommend pre-ordering on Friday, November 20th on the DC Slices website ...dcslicestogo.square.site Walk up orders are fine too.  See attached flyer.

11.20.20 Dance Team Fundraiser - DC Slices Flyer.pdf

 

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

 

Parent/Guardian to one of our Amazing Class of 2021 Seniors?  Join the private Senior parent Facebook group to connect with other senior families, learn info. regarding senior activities (like college applications, events, etc.) https://www.facebook.com/groups/606433970299624 

 

Be The Good Project -Winter Holiday Food Care Packages – You can sign up today to help meet the 300+ “Winter Holiday Care Packages” goal. In partnership with Fairfax County Schools, these donated packages will help families in our FCPS community with supplemental groceries.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f054baca62aaafb6-winter 

 

Reading is Fundamental

Sophomore Addie Clift is hosting a book drive for Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) which is an organization that provides books for children in need.  The local chapter works with children along the Route One corridor. Please see flyer below.

 

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PTSA UPDATES:

 

First Quarter Honor Roll Celebrations!  They are happening!  First Quarter Rising Stars were celebrated today. We will be celebrating our All-A and All A/B honor roll students soon.  We cannot hold our usual celebrations with doughnuts or Moe’s Queso/Guac bar this quarter, but 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.

 

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.

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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

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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. 

PTSA's promo code is: FUNDRAISEPOTOMAC. 

WPHS families receive 20% off holiday cards and gifts - 15% will be donated back!

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Special Thank You!

Thank you to Burke & Herbert Bank, Safeway, The Moery Company, and Topper’s Pizza for their support of the PTSA this year.


College and Career Center News - Looking for guidance on how to search and apply for scholarships, or how to make your college essay great?  The College and Career Center is a wonderful resource for this and more. Check out November’s news and events: https://westpotomachs.fcps.edu/student-services/college-and-career-center. Please reach out to Mrs. Carter, College and Career Specialist with any questions, eecarter@fcps.edu.

 

SAT and ACT Test Prep

FREE APPLEROUTH RESOURCES

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

 

New employment opportunity in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS)!

 

FCPS schools and centers will be hiring classroom monitors to provide in-person classroom assistance for students when a staff member remains virtual.  If you would like more information about the position, please review the job description and qualifications online and apply if interested. Please feel free to share information about this opportunity with anyone else you think may be interested.

 

 

            FPCS is seeking individuals to serve as substitute teachers!

 

Are you or somebody you know interested in substitute teaching with FCPS? Apply here or attend one of our Friday information sessions to learn more! To sign up for a session visit our substitute information page here.  Say Yes 2 FCPS!