West Potomac HS Weekly News

 

Reminders – Schedule last two weeks:

As we move to the last two weeks of school we have a number of days with a unique schedule.

  • June 1 and 2 – Full day Silver Day and Blue Day (normal schedule) for grades 9-11th
  • June 3 – No School – Class of 2021 Graduation at West Potomac High School
  • June 4 – Underclass final exams Periods 2 and 4 – 11:35am Dismissal
  • June 7 – Normal Asynchronous Monday
  • June 8 – Virtual Synchronous Day for ALL (Primary Elections – no one reports to the building)  Underclass Final Exams Periods 1 and 5 – 11:35am Dismissal
  • June 9 –– Underclass Final Exams Periods 6 and 8 – 11:35am Dismissal
  • June 10 – Underclass Final Exam Period 7, Period 3/Advisory will also meet – 11:35am Dismissal
  • June 11 – Last day of School – Periods 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 – 10:20am Dismissal
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  • Important Dates
  • School News Update
  • PTSA Updates
  • College and Career Center
  • SAT/ACT Test Prep

 

Important Dates:

May 31:  Student Holiday - Memorial Day

June 1:   Senior Awards Ceremony, 6:00 p.m., Main Gym

June 2:   Seniors Graduation Rehearsal, 9:00 a.m., Lunch to Follow

June 3:   Class of 2021 Graduation, 10:00 a.m., WPHS Stadium

June 4:   Underclass Laptop Collection, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., WPHS - Door 13

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

June 8:    Election Day, Virtual Classes

June 9-10:  Underclass Laptop Collection, WPHS - Door 13

June 11:  Last Day of School, Early Release


Student Activities/School News Updates

 

 

Senior Awards – June 1, 6pm, Main Gym

  • We will be celebrating the Class of 2021 on Tuesday evening, June 1, 2021.  Those being recognized either have received or will receive an email with an RSVP link.  We are asking those being recognized to bring up to three guests and share that information on the RSVP. 
  • For those who would like to watch, we will be sending out a link to the event to the entire senior class and we’ll also record the event and share that recording after the event. 
  • Those being recognized include seniors who have earned Merit Scholarships to a school they plan to attend and reported that to Ms. Carter in the College and Career Center, Department Awards, and Honor Graduates (Graduates who earned a cumulative GPA over their four years of 4.0 or better).  Please note that we will not have our final list of honor graduates until very late Friday or early Tuesday.  As soon as that final list is received from our IT team, we will email them the invitation and RSVP. 
  • The recommended dress for Senior Awards is business casual.
  • Thank you for everyone’s flexibility and we look forward to safely celebrating our Class of 2021 in person on Tuesday evening! 

 

 

 

WPHS Student Laptop/Textbook Collection 2021 - All FCPS student textbooks, laptops and chargers must be returned at the end of the 2020-2021 school year. Please click on link below for additional details for when you can bring your equipment back and how to save your files. Before you turn in your laptop: 1) Backup all files to your google drive; 2) If you are leaving FCPS, make sure you save a copy of your files.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/11msndetXLJ0CAGstdMQopBVB6D2niCQPX6jeVtzSVBg/edit?usp=sharing  

 

Graduation Week Volunteers Needed - Our Seniors will be graduating in just a few days.  We would greatly appreciate your support on June 1st and/or June 2nd to help with assembling and passing out graduation packets and helping with the lunch after graduation rehearsal.  Please see link for volunteer needs/hours and to sign-up.  Thank you.

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

Graduation Rehearsal, Wednesday, June 2, at 9:00 am - Rehearsal followed by the distribution of graduation tickets. After the rehearsal, graduates can attend a senior picnic on the stadium grounds. All events should wrap up by 1:00 pm.

Senior Dues, Due Now - 2021 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 CoalitionMay 1-June 5: All done with test prep? Donate your SAT, ACT, AP, and other prep books/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:

Monday, June 7, 6:30-8 p.m., Last Membership Meeting of the School Year, via Zoom and Facebook Live – We will hear from Ms. Millard about pertinent info for the end of this year and looking ahead to next year.

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:

 

FCPS Adult & Community Education (ACE) is hosting a virtual open house for High School Students and Families. Find out more about ACE courses and career pathways in: Business and IT Health & Medical Skilled Trades & Apprenticeships.  Two options to attend: June 1st, 7 – 9 p.m., or June 7th, 7 - 9 p.m. Please see the attached flyer for additional details and how to register. 

ACE. HS Career Fair Flyer.pdf

 

SAT/ACT TEST PREP:

 

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

Summer Bootcamps and mock tests start 7/31/21! View full schedule and Register Here.  

 

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

 

ACT News! ACT Superscoring is Now Available! ACT will now provide an automatically calculated ACT Superscore to all students who have taken the ACT more than once from September 2016 to current day. Log in to MyACT to view and send scores.

 

Updated Applerouth Resources and Webinars!

You’ll be so happy you bookmarked these pages! Brush up on anything and everything related to college admissions with our most popular resources, all in one place. Check them out at applerouth.com/bookshelf

 

How to Unlock Student Potential with 21st Century Learning Skills - A new webinar with Dr. Jed Applerouth, PhD on how to help students manage anxiety, get, and stay motivated, build grit and resilience, and develop better executive functioning skills. Learn how to equip your students for success this fall and in the future. Learn more at applerouth.com/events

 

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.