West Potomac Weekly News

 

Happy Friday West Potomac,

 

As the year is coming to a close, I would like to share with you the plans for closing out the school year with the textbook and laptop return process.  This year, all books, calculators, and laptops will need to be returned to school.  No one will be able to keep any of these items over the summer.  All laptops must be reimaged, cleaned, and reset for next school year.  If these items are not returned by the end of the year, you will be charged with the costs.  Also, laptops will not be functional next year if they are not reimaged/reset over the summer.  All underclassmen will have their laptops reissued before school begins in August. 

 

You may begin dropping off any textbooks and library books now.  A bin is provided at Door 1 daily during school hours.  The sooner you return them the sooner they can be cleared from your account. 

 

Laptop collection will occur during the weeks of senior final exams and underclassmen exams. Please see the calendar below for the days and times in which laptops will be collected.  In person students’ laptops will be collected at school, virtual students’ laptops will be collected at Door 13. 

 

              Take Good Care and have a great weekend,

              Ms. Millard

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

 

Important Dates:

May 18:  WP Orchestra Boosters - Chipotle Fundraiser, 4 – 8:00 p.m.

May 19:   WP Dance Team - Moe’s Restaurant Night Fundraiser, 5 – 9:00 p.m.

May 19:  Math SOLs, Asynchronous Day for Non-Testers

May 20-21:  Wolverine Workdays

May 22:  Seniors’ Prom-A-Nade, 5 - 10:30 p.m.  

May 31:   Student Holiday - Memorial Day

June 2:  Seniors’ MANDATOTY Graduation Rehearsal, 9:00 a.m., WP Football Stadium

June 3:  Class of 2021 Graduation, 10:00 am at WPHS

June 7:   Final PTSA Virtual Membership Meeting, 6:30 p.m.           

June 11:  Last Day of School


Student Activities/School News Updates:

 

Vaccination Requirement for Rising Seniors - Effective July 1, 2021, rising seniors are required to have one dose of Meningococcal Vaccine (MenACWY, Menactra, or Menveo). This requirement is for all current 11th graders/rising seniors. Parents or guardians should ask their private healthcare provider, or the health department, to review their student's immunization record to ensure that their student has received these required immunizations. If you need to submit an updated immunization record, please send it/drop it off to Ms. Leslie Dorsey in Student Services.

12th grade students cannot begin school in August without documentation of the Meningococcal vaccine with one dose given at age 16 or older.  More information on new immunization requirements is available here

 

End of Year Testing Calendar:  A calendar detailing end of year testing to include SOL, AP, and Final exams is published on the WPHS website and can be accessed via this link

 

Support WP Orchestra Boosters: 1) Chipotle Fundraiser, Tuesday, May 18th, 4:00-8:00 p.m. Bring in this flyer, show it on your smartphone, or tell the cashier you’re supporting the WP Orchestra Boosters to ensure that we receive 33% of the proceeds! Location: Chipotle, 6770 Richmond Hwy in Alexandria.

Chipotle Fundraiser flyer - WPHS Orchestra Boosters.pdf 

 

2) Exclusive Wolverine Pride items available from Orchestra Boosters - See attached flyer for great gifts and additional info.

WPHS Orchesta - Gift Flyer.pdf

 

West Potomac Dance Team Moe’s Fundraiser, Wednesday, May 19th, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Please let Moe’s know you are there to support the WP Dance Team. Please show attached flyer either via your mobile device or hardcopy.  If ordering online, please be sure to reference fundraiser!  

 Moe's Night 5.19.21 . WP Dance Team Flyer.pdf

 

Dance Team Try-Out’s, May 24, 25, & 26, West Potomac High School Auxiliary Gym, 3:30 - 6:00 p.m. – Please see flyer for details and info session date.  Questions?  Please reach out to Coach Gen at wpdanceteam8@gmail.com.

West Potomac Dance Team Tryouts.pdf 

 

Class of 2021 Senior Prom-A-Nade, May 22, 5:00 – 10:30pm., “Wonder Years” – This is a free event for seniors; however, they must sign up for a specific time slot.  Senior parents and students have been emailed with specific detailed information. Parent volunteers from any class are needed to assist with making this a great event. Click below for descriptions of duties and times to volunteer: 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BAFAF29A02-promanade

 

Senior Dues Now Due! - This year’s Senior dues were reduced to $50 and are now due. These funds will cover the Cap and Gown, Diploma Covers, and Senior Shirts and Activities. 

Payment accepted through your student’s www.myschoolbucks.com account: 1) Click on "School Store;” 2) Click “Browse All Items;" 3) Click "View Details" inside the "Class of 2021 Senior Dues" box; and 4) Click “Select.“ Your Senior’s name should be in the drop down option.  You may also pay by check payable to West Potomac High School. Thanks to everyone who has already paid!

 

 

Test Prep Material Donation Drive, West Po Student Equity Coalition, May 1-June 5: All done with test prep? Donate your SAT, ACT, AP, and other prep books and materials to be redistributed to West Potomac students who wouldn't otherwise have access to them. Drop off locations outside Door 1 and other school locations.  Monetary donations also accepted. Flyer: https://www.canva.com/design/DAEc9WfzaYQ/2zCrQDbyY5nlNP8QzFhang/view?utm_content=DAEc9WfzaYQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=sharebutton

 

 

PTSA UPDATES:

 

Special Thank You!   Thank you to our corporate sponsors: Burke & Herbert Bank, Safeway, Hollin Hall Automotive, The Moery Group, Potomac Valley/Riverbend Civic Association, Toppers Pizza, and Applerouth.


 

 

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:

 

Check out the WPHS College and Career Center’s May Newsletter for the latest info on financial aid help, test prep programs, career information sessions, selected scholarships, and other opportunities.

CCC Newsletter. May 2021.pdf 

 

The Fort Hunt High School Alumni Association Scholarship - The Fort Hunt High School Alumni Association is seeking applications from college-bound WPHS Seniors to be recipients of their Educational Awards. The Fort Hunt High School (FHHS) Alumni Association will present four applicants with single $500 gift cards which can be used to pay for college expenses that might not be covered by financial aid from their college or university. Examples of such expenses are laptops, tablets, and books. Four (4) deserving students will be selected.

Attachments: FHHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL AWARD APPLICATION 2021.docx

 

 

SAT/ACT TEST PREP:

 

SAT & ACT TEST PREP MOCKS AND GROUP CLASSES – 2020/21

Summer schedule will be available soon! View full schedule and Register Here.  

 

Mock ACT – 5/15

 

Need Flexibility? SELF-DIRECTED ONLINE CLASSES

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. We have 11 licenses available and access has been extended through 8/31/21. Register at PTSA's MemberHub Store.

 

FREE - Online College Week Series, May 17-20, 8 p.m. each night, via Applerouth:

College admission doesn’t actually have to be as stressful!  Join Applerouth’s experts for a free, live, online event series designed to answer your questions, dispel admissions myths, and put you on the path to success without the stress. Attend any or all of the sessions:

May 17 - How To Achieve a School/Life Balance

May 18 - What Parents Can Do to Help with College Essays

May 19 - College Admission Testing in 2021

May 20 - Tips from Recent College Applicants

*** Register at Applerouth.com/CollegeWeek *** (Pre-registration required)

 

 

Questions? Please email info@applerouth.com or call (202) 558-5644.

Applerouth CollegeWeek2021 flyer_May17th-20th.pdf

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.