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Happy Friday!
Can you believe it? It looks like we will get some snow this weekend! I want to thank all of you for so many well wishes and kind words of support this National Principal Appreciation Week. The show of care and love for me has been overwhelming and I am so blessed to be in this community.
As you know, the school board will be voting of the return to school timeline on Tuesday. Once the dates are fully finalized, I will be providing you with a detailed town hall to review next steps in the return to school process for West Potomac.
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and get to play in the snow!
Take Good Care,
Ms. Millard
- Important Dates
- School News Update
- PTSA Updates
- College and Career Center
- SAT/ACT Test Prep
Important Dates:
January 30: Virtual FAFSA Line-by-Line workshop for FCPS Seniors
February 1: PTSA Virtual Membership Meeting at 6:30pm
February 5: Application Deadline for students interested in WPHS Leadership Training
February 10: Chick-Fil-A Pop-Up Drive Thru Fundraiser (Pre-order Event)
February 15: Holiday, President’s Day
Student Activities/School News Updates:
Deadline Approaching - WPHS Leadership Training: The focus of this course is to complete and put forth projects throughout WP and the community, to improve and expand leadership skills on an individual level. Along with planning events such as Homecoming, students will participate in collaborative class discussions and group activities, team builders, and individual exercises and much more.
For rising Freshman who are interested in taking Leadership Training, there is a Mandatory application that can be found at https://tinyurl.com/leadership2025, due by February 5th at 11:59pm. If you have questions please contact Nicole Borghard at nmborghard@fcps.edu or Steve Przywara at scprzywara@fcps.edu.
Rising 10th-12th graders: Interested in taking Leadership? Check out your grade level Google Classroom for more information and a link to the application. The application can also be found here: www.tinyurl.com/WPHSLeadership2021 and is due Friday, February 5th at 11:59pm.
Advanced Academics Information Meeting
Parents of students interested in taking their first Honors or Advanced Placement class are invited to attend an informational meeting on February 8 at 7:00 pm. Teachers and counselors will be present to share information about the Advanced Academics program pathways, benefits, and available student supports at West Potomac High School. Please RSVP to receive a link to the online meeting. Spanish language translation will also be available.
RSVP
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdiDndeSqn-TXKWkiLoku1pimPCNVZSH_MT39h9b7tSbWn5rA/viewform?usp=pp_url
Student Services would like to celebrate the Class of 2021!
We’ve created a social media template to highlight our Seniors’ recent accomplishments and interests. If your Senior would like to be featured in one of our upcoming posts, they can submit their template via an assignment on the Class of 2021 Google Classroom. The assignment went live on Monday, January 25th, and will only be accessible by students logging into their fcpsschools.net account. Sample posts are included in the assignment instructions. Follow us on Twitter (@wphsss) and/or Instagram (@wphsstudentservices) to keep an eye out for your Seniors’ posts! Please note that all submitted material will be subject to review before posting. By submitting the assignment, students will be giving consent for information to be posted on our public accounts. For any immediate concerns, please reach out to your student’s school counselor.
The West Potomac Chorus Boosters invite all to participate in our fundraising drive for scholarships and program activities. We are selling handmade music note masks in WP colors, water bottles, and magnets. Donations can also be made online. Fundraising link is live! Contactless delivery. For a limited time, we are offering a free mask with every mask or water bottle purchase.
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.
PTSA UPDATES:
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PTSA Meeting – February 1st: Please join us for our membership meeting on Monday, February 1, 6:30pm via Zoom and Facebook Live. We will hear from our Director of Student Services, Kevin McMahon, about course selection for next year, and from our Principal, Tangy Millard, with Return to School updates. Zoom link will be sent to PTSA members prior to the meeting.
The PTSA continues to welcome memberships. We’re all in this together! Thank you for your support. To join the PTSA, go to https://westpotomacptsa.memberhub.store/store
Chick-Fil-A Pop Up, Pre-Order Drive Thru Fundraiser, Wednesday, February 10, 4:45-5:45pm: Sandwiches and meals will be sold via PRE-ORDERS only for pick up at Waynewood Recreational Pool Parking Lot, 1027 Dalebrook Drive, Alexandria.
Pre-Order Deadline – Sunday, February 7th, 10:00pm. Please see flyer for more info.
February 10th WP PTSA CFA.pdf
Pre-order link: https://westpotomacptsa.new.memberhub.store/store
Cheers to Principal Millard! – This week was designated as Principal Appreciation Week in Virginia. We cannot say enough how much we appreciated our principal, Tangy Millard. We are lucky to have her at West Potomac.
Lights, Camera, Save! - Burke & Herbert Bank video contest - Burke & Herbert is sponsoring a video contest for teens ages 13-18 years old. Create a 30-second video promoting a positive money management message and submit it by March 1. Top prize - $5000 in cash! Many other cash prizes available from $50-$2000. Click here for more info -
https://www.burkeandherbertbank.com/burke-herbert-bank-encourages-financial-readiness-youth-contest/
PSAT for Sophomores, April 19th – The PSAT for Sophomores at West Potomac is currently scheduled for April 19th at school. Stay-tuned for further info.
FCPS Grading policy – Parents/Guardians/Students, under recently revised FCPS grading policies, all test re-takes must allow the student to receive the higher grade of the two scores. In addition, no student should receive a score lower than a 50 for any assignment. If you are having problems with this policy, it is imperative that you reach out to your teacher and to Ms. Millard so that any issues can be resolved accordingly.
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Special Thank You! Thank you to our corporate sponsors: Burke & Herbert Bank, Safeway, Hollin Hall Automotive, The Moery Group, Toppers Pizza, and Applerouth.
WPHS – January 2021 College and Career Center newsletter.
Please see attached for information on the College and Career Center, lunch and learn sessions, college information sessions, financial aid, test prep programs, career information sessions, selected scholarships and other opportunities.
January 2021. CCCNewsletter.pdf
College Access Fairfax Virtual FAFSA Line-by-Line Workshop: FCPS School Counseling Services and College Access Fairfax is offering a virtual FAFSA Line-by-Line workshop for FCPS seniors and their families via Blackboard Collaborate Ultra on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. A flyer with more information and the registration links can be found in the January 2021 College and Career Center newsletter.
SAT and ACT Test Prep Info.
SAT & ACT Test Prep Mocks and Group Classes - View full schedule (link)
Applerouth SAT and ACT Test Prep. Jan 15 newsletter.pdf
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.
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!
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.
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