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Happy Friday West Potomac!
One of the best things about West Potomac is that we are a true representation of our nation. All types of peoples with diverse backgrounds, mindsets, and experiences. Over this past year, we have had very trying and tragic events that have required taking a look at ourselves as a nation and as a school community. This week’s tragedy of a mass shooting and murders of women of Asian descent has again uniquely placed our community to come together and support our students and families who share a personal connection. As a community, we stand with one another and for one another especially when dealing with racial trauma. Our West Potomac Student Equity Coalition has posted several resources to their sites to provide a safe space for the voices of our Asian-American, Asians, and Pacific Islander students.
We would like to continue to provide resources during difficult times like these. The information below was shared by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and American School Counseling Association (ASCA):
From VDOE - The following resources are meant to support stakeholders in their efforts to condemn anti-Asian racism and address racial trauma:
From ASCA - Anti-racism resources: https://www.schoolcounselor.org/Publications-Research/Publications/Free-ASCA-Resources/Anti-Racism-Resources
Updates S-Rotation Attendance
S-rotation has shifted slightly since returning to in-person learning. In an effort to limit movement from classroom to classroom, no in-person students physically move to their S rotation class. Instead, students physically stay in their advisory class where attendance is taken. S rotation, moving forward, will function as office hours. Allowing student choice and teacher direction. If a teacher needs to see a student during their assigned S rotation they will let the student know ahead of time and will require them to either complete work and turn it in or ask them to log into their office hour link during S rotation. Otherwise, students can use the time to work with a different teacher or study independently. The only time a teacher will mark a student CUT is if the student did not complete work assigned or did not log into their S rotation teacher’s office hours as expected.
Take good care,
Ms. Millard
Important Dates
- School News Update
- PTSA Updates
- College and Career Center
- SAT/ACT Test Prep
Important Dates:
March 19 & 20: WPHS Theatre Production – “Check Please: Stay at Home Edition”
March 22: WP Clubs and Activities Guest Speak Series - Blayne Smith - Pre-Registration Required
March 26: End of Third Quarter – Two-Hour Early Release
March 29 – April 2: Holiday, Spring Break
April 5: Student Holiday, Teacher Workday
April 8: WPHS Orchestra - Moe’s Fundraiser
April 12: PTSA Virtual Membership Meeting, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
April 13: College 101 Information Session, Pre-Registration Required
April 19: PSAT for West Potomac Sophomores, Student Pre-Registration Required by 3/19
Student Activities/School News Updates:
WP Clubs and Activities Guest Speaker Series: “How Did You Get Where You Are Today and What Have You Learned from the Global Pandemic? Guest Speaker: Blayne Smith – West Point Graduate, Former Green Beret & Army Ranger. Bio: Led over 200 combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. As first Executive Director of Team Red, White and Blue (Team RWB), he scaled a hyper inclusive, national community-based organization from 3 to 212 cities across the United States, delivering 45,000 events per year, enriching the lives of over 150,000 veterans. Guest Speaker Series. Blayne Smith . March 22.pdf
Date: Monday, March 22 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Register to receive BBCU link: https://forms.gle/VeEgDVXPEGjcFsam7
Beyond The Page Presents – West Potomac’s award-winning Beyond the Page Theatre Company announces its newest production: “Check Please: Stay at Home Edition.” Enjoy a light-hearted laugh through the relatability of Zoom calls. Bringing light to life in a pandemic as we explore the world of online dating with some peculiar individuals
Remaining Shows: March 19th 7:00pm * March 20th 2:00pm & 7:00pm Location: Streaming on West Potomac Theatre’s YouTube Page
Class of 2021 - “Senior Pi(e) Day” - New Date: Monday, March 22 , 11 a.m.-1 p.m., West Po Football Stadium: Music, snacks and camaraderie guaranteed! Thank you to all the families who have already signed up to volunteer and/or provide item donations: Please drop off contributions to the front office by Monday, 3/22, 9:30 a.m., marked for "Senior Pi(e) Day". Parents who are interested in donating items or their time, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BAFAF29A02-senior
What is “Pi(e) Day”? Seniors, come on out to the stadium to see some of your favorite Wolverine staff members being “pied” and watch your classmates compete in a socially distanced pie eating contest.
Wear Green: Don’t forget to show your community how lucky we are to have you as a member of the Senior class by wearing Green to show your Spirit and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Feeling lucky? Gift cards will be raffled off to those in attendance.
Support the West Potomac Orchestra – Wolverine Pride Gifts: Wolverine Cotton Throw and limited Wolverine Key Ring available for purchase. Please click her for ordering details
WP Orchestra Fundraiser - Throw and Keychains _.pdf
Also for sale - WPHS Orchestra face masks – to order: WP Orchestra. Face Masks.pdf For questions or to order, contact Rebecca Losee at craig.rebecca@verizon.net See attached flyer for additional info.
West Po Orchestra Moe’s Fundraiser: April 8, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. - Welcome to Moe’s - Make it an easy dinner night while supporting WP Orchestra. 15% of sales will be earned – please show attached flyer with your mobile device or paper flyer. Moes. WP Orchestra Fundraiser. April 8.pdf
Special Thank You! Thank you to our corporate sponsors: Burke & Herbert Bank, Safeway, Hollin Hall Automotive, The Moery Group, Toppers Pizza, and Applerouth.
West Potomac HS – College 101: April 13, 2021, 7:00-8:00 p.m., VIRTUAL via ZOOM -
Freshmen and Sophomores, mark your calendars: students and parents will learn about the college search, preparing for college, the college application and review process, SAT/ACT, and MORE! College 101. April 13. Zoom Educational Session.pdf
Pre-registration is required: https://rmc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8QufQ97qT_24Gb6 ms2c7bw
ESCUE LA SECU N DARIA DE W EST POTOMAC: UNIVERSIDAD 101
Los Alumnos de 9th y 10th grados y los Padres estan invitados a aprender acerca de la busqueda de Universidad, su preparacion, la aplicacion y la revision del proceso SAT/ACT y MAS! ESCUE LA SECU N DARIA DE WEST POTOMAC (Spanish Version). 13th de Abril.pdf
Haga click en este link: https://radford.zoom.us/j/96711781645
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
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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