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Happy Friday!
With the final week of school for the 20-21 SY approaching, I am so proud of what our students and staff have accomplished during this very challenging year. I want to thank you parents and community for all your support as we would not have been able to move forward without you. Please continue to encourage your 9-11th graders to finish strong.
We celebrated our seniors at what turned out to be a very special graduation ceremony on our “home field”. It was a fitting end to their four-year journey.
Now we will shift our attention to a strong in-person start to the 21-22 school year and boy, do we look forward to it!
Have a great weekend,
Ms. Millard
- Important Dates
- School News Update
- PTSA Updates
- College and Career Center
- SAT/ACT Test Prep
Important Dates:
June 7: Final PTSA Virtual Membership Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
June 8: Election Day, Virtual Classes for All
June 9-10: Underclass laptop collection continues, WPHS - Door 13
June 11: Last Day of School, Early School Dismissal, 10:20 a.m.
Student Activities/School News Updates:
WPHS AVID Department, CONGRATS to 24 Seniors – We congratulate our 24 amazing AVID seniors and their accomplishments this year. All our AVID seniors will be attending a two- or four-year university next year including Bowie State, DePaul University, George Mason University, Howard University, Virginia Tech, and Virginia Commonwealth University. We would also like to celebrate our six honor grads who will end their high school career with a GPA of 4.0 or higher. Congratulations to Warda Ali, Gabriela Cerrato Rivera, Nenehkaday Juria, Andy Li, Dawn Marshall, and Oscar Orozco Perez.
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. Back up all files to your Google drive, and if you are leaving FCPS, make sure you save a copy of your files. 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.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11msndetXLJ0CAGstdMQopBVB6D2niCQPX6jeVtzSVBg/edit?usp=sharing
Test Prep Material Donation Drive, West Po Student Equity Coalition, Ends June 5: All done with test prep? Donate your SAT, ACT, AP, and other prep books and materials to be redistributed to W students who may not 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
Support the WP Orchestra – Exclusive Wolverine Pride Gifts: 1) Wolverine Stadium Throw; 2) Performing Arts ornament; 3) limited Wolverine Key Ring. See attached flyer for additional info.
WPHS Orchesta - Gift Flyer.pdf
Summer Arts Opportunities for Rising 3-12 Graders - Does your child love the arts? Are you looking for a wonderful summer enrichment opportunity for them? Institute for the Arts (grades 6-11) and Elementary Institute for the Arts (grades 2-5) registration is open now for students currently in grades 2 through 11. Seats are first-come, first-serve. Registration closes June 25. Tuition waivers are available for students who qualify. Questions? Email: ifta@fcps.edu or efita@fcps.edu.
Registration is available online.
PPE Donation Campaign, Belle View Safeway, Now - June 30:
The Safeway at Belle View Shopping Center is running a donation drive at the check out register to purchase PPE to give to West Potomac HS. The store initiated this idea and chose West Po as the recipient. Monies collected through the end of the month will be used to buy PPE at a discounted rate and donated to our school. Thank you, Belle View Safeway!
Student Discount at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
This summer enjoy a staycation in your backyard with a visit to George Washington's Mount Vernon! All West Potomac students will receive a 20% discount off daytime admission on up to 6 tickets with the code STUDENT. Visit www.mountvernon.org/en/ticketing Offer expires September 30, 2021.
PTSA UPDATES:
Virtual Membership Meeting, Monday, June 7, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Zoom and Facebook Live - Please join us for our last membership meeting. We will hear end of school updates from Ms. Millard, as well as updates re next school year.
Shout out to DC Slices Food Truck for their generosity in helping the PTSA raise money during our April 23rd fundraiser at the Waynewood Rec Center. Thank you for your support!
Support West Po PTSA This Summer – Thank you for your support all year for our PTSA efforts to help our school and school community. You can continue to help support us over the summer by using Amazon Smile linked to West Po PTSA and by linking your Harris Teeter VIC card to us, account #3602, and purchase HT brand products.
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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:
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT INFO
Students and Trucks: Students and Trucks is a 100% student owned and operated moving and junk removal business. We help customers in the DC metro area with small moves, junk removal, and furniture delivery. We are looking for students who would like a flexible, full time or part time job. Being physically capable and strong enough to pick up furniture safely is the biggest requirement, and students must also have a strong work ethic and can talk to customers on every job. Not only do our student employee receive their base pay and tips, but we regularly have meetings with the team and entrepreneurs and other successful people in the area. You can apply by contacting Ethan Steinberg at 703-967-2601 (call or text), or email studentsandtrucks@gmail.com.
Fairfax County Park Authority – 1) Are you interested in working at the Water Mine? Learn more here: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/park-news/2021/z-ir044 2) Are you interested in working with Rec-PAC? Learn more here: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/park-news/2021/z-ir027
3) Not sure where you want to work? Explore all of our jobs opportunities and find the right job for you here: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/jobs-internships If you have any questions, please email us at FCPAJOBS@Fairfaxcounty.gov.
Belle Haven Country Club: NOW HIRING for seasonal positions and employment over the summer season. Interested students may apply directly at the Belle Haven Country Club website "join our team" located at the bottom of the page. https://www.bellehavencc.com/
ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Fairfax County Police Department – Teen Police Academy – deadline June 7, 2021 – event date July 12-16, 2021 -https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/servicesiz/teenpoliceacademy
Fairfax County Police Department – Future Women Leaders in Law Enforcement – deadline June 30, 2021 – event date Aug 9-13, 2021 - https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/servicesah/fwlle Summer Programs – event date June 13–25, 2021 or July 5-16, 2021 or July 18-30, 2021 - https://youngfoundersinstitute.com/summer-programs/
Blue Shirt Program – event date June 28 – Aug. 6, 2021 - https://marymount.edu/admissions/blue-shirt-program/
Physician Shadowing in China – event date July 12-25, 2021 -https://shadowinchina.org/onlineprogram/
Lifeguard – event date Summer 2021- https://highsierrapools.com/employment/
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.
We will also offer fall, winter, and spring classes/mocks.
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.
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. For upcoming webinars, 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. Summer bootcamp/mock test scholarships available through Marilyn Aboff, marilynaboff@yahoo.com
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