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Happy First Week of #R2WP!
I am pleased to report that we had a great week with our return to West Po! Our students were fantastic! Our staff was amazing. I am grateful for our community. There were literally hundreds of man hours put into planning for this return and it has paid off. Concurrent instruction is very new, and frankly difficult to accomplish but our teachers and students were patient and caring throughout. Know that everyone involved is doing their best and we will finish out this school year strong.
If you have a virtual student, you should have received an eNotify on yesterday with information on how to sign up for CONSIDERATION of changing your status to in person. Please follow that information if you are interested.
We have a new attendance code- SYC- that teachers will use if an in-person student does NOT come to school BUT DOES log in virtually. If you see this code for your in-person student’s attendance it means they did not come to school physically and did participate virtually.
As always, thank you all for your support and have a wonderful weekend!
Take good care,
Ms. Millard
- Important Dates
- School News Update
- PTSA Updates
- College and Career Center
- SAT/ACT Test Prep
Important Dates:
March 5: Two-Hour Early Release
March 8: Student Holiday, Staff Development Day
March 9: Toppers Pizza PTSA Fundraiser (all day)
March 9: 10th and 11th grade students who designated "In Person" learning return this week to WP on their specified days based on last name.
March 10: College Planning Night for Juniors and Parents, Class of 2022, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
March 15-17: School Picture Days
March 26: End of Third Quarter – Two-Hour Early Release
March 29-April 2: Holiday, Spring Break
April 5: Student Holiday, Teacher Workday
Student Activities/School News Updates:
Attention Parents of 9th, 10th and 11th Grade Students!
School Picture Day is right around the corner. Lifetouch/Prestige Portraits will be on-campus at West Potomac HS on March 15, 16th, and 17th in the evening from 3:30-8:30 pm. Please schedule your student’s preferred 15-minute slot at the SignUp Genius below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44ABAA2FA64-2021
College Planning Night for Juniors and Parents - Class of 2022
Event Date March 10th, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Session will be held virtually with panel of college admissions representatives presenting information on the college admissions review process, college search process-finding the right fit, Application sources: Common Application and Coalition Application, SAT/ACT tests, community college option and financial aid/scholarships. Plan to attend and learn more about the college admissions process! Pre-registration Required – please RSVP using this link.
Noche de Planificación Universitaria para estudiantes Junior y Padres, Promoción de 2022
Fecha del evento 10 de marzo, 6: 30-8: 00 p.m.
La sesión será en español y se llevará a cabo virtualmente con un representante de admisiones a la universidad que presentará información sobre el proceso de admisión a la universidad, el proceso de búsqueda de la universidad para encontrar la opción adecuada, cómo postular a la universidad, exámenes SAT/ACT, opción de colegio comunitario y ayuda financiera / becas. Planee asistir y aprender más sobre el proceso de admisión a la universidad! Preinscripción:
https://forms.gle/4jMvgD64vkRw8b3s6 Ver el adjunto para más información
WPHS Library Update:
Overdue Books: The library is still attempting to collect overdue library books. Students were sent overdue notices to their FCPSSCHOOLS.net email on Thursday, 2/25/21. Please check with your student to see if they have any overdue materials. For students remaining virtual, there will be a bin outside of the main entrance on every Monday from 8:30-2:30. For students returning to in-person learning, there will be a bin outside of the library every day. If you have books from another FCPS school, you may return them to West Po. I will get the books to the correct school for you. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Landon (jllandon@fcps.edu) or Mrs. Rice (wsrice@fcps.edu).
Second Quarter Honor Roll – Recognition Date TBD: Thank you to everyone who has donated towards the 2nd Quarter Student Recognition! Rest assured that all donations will be for the celebration of students who earned a spot on the all A or A/B Honor Roll during the second quarter. Stay tuned for more details as they become available. If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Bodner at spbodner@yahoo.com.
School Picture Days Coming Up! – Lifetouch School Photography will be at West Potomac March 15 – 17 to take school pictures. More details will be coming soon.
Support the West Potomac Orchestra – Wolverine Pride Gifts: Wolverine Cotton Throw and limited Wolverine Key Ring available for purchase. For questions or to order, contact Rebecca Losee at craig.rebecca@verizon.net See attached flyer for additional info.
WP Orchestra. Cotton Throw and Key Ring Fundraiser.pdf
Class of 2021 Parents/Guardians - connect with other Senior parents by joining the private Facebook group to learn info regarding senior activities and support one another. https://www.facebook.com/groups/606433970299624
2021 FCPS Summer Learning Information: Many students participate in summer learning opportunities to advance academically, to sharpen their skills, or to learn something new. This summer, FCPS will offer a variety of opportunities including the Online Campus. Information regarding additional opportunities will be announced on the FCPS Summer Learning webpage as they become available.
Online Campus: Registration: Monday, February 8-Friday, June 11. Examples of courses: Honors Geometry, Algebra 2 Head Start, CTE, EPF, English 10, English 12, Spanish and others.
Toppers Pizza Fundraiser – Tuesday March 9th. Take a break from cooking this Tuesday by ordering your delicious lunch/dinner or both from Toppers. Toppers will donate to the PTSA - 20% of sales from every order that shows attached flyer or when this WP PTSA fundraiser is mentioned. Thank you for your support!
Toppers. March 9th. Restaurant Night Fundraiser.pdf
PTSA Nominating Committee: The PTSA Nominating Committee is working on a slate for the 2021-22 PTSA officers. Please forward nominations to any of the Nominating Committee members: Felicia Moore, fbmoore96@gmail.com ; Kendra Chambers, kendrajanedc@aol.com; Elise Bengston, elisebengston@gmail.com.
Special Thank You! Thank you to our corporate sponsors: Burke & Herbert Bank, Safeway, Hollin Hall Automotive, The Moery Group, Toppers Pizza, and Applerouth.
WPHS – March 2021 College and Career Center Newsletter.
Check out this month’s College and Career Center newsletter for lunch and learn sessions, college information sessions, financial aid help, test prep programs, career information sessions, selected scholarships and other opportunities. Please reach out to Mrs. Carter, College and Career Specialist with any questions, eecarter@fcps.edu.
3.2021 . March College and Career Center Updates.pdf
SAT and ACT Test Prep
Spring Prep Classes Starting! - This Saturday, 3/6, for SAT and next Saturday, 3/13, for ACT. See attached for info for schedules, registration, and free online Applerouth webinars. Please call Applerouth directly if attempting to register past the published deadlines.
3.5.21 AppleRouth. SAT and ACT Test Prep.pdf
Need Flexibility? SELF-DIRECTED ONLINE CLASSES AVAILABLE
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.
More Resources available on the Test Prep Program Web Page
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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