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- Important Dates
- School News Update
- PTSA Updates
- College and Career Center
- SAT/ACT Test Prep
Important Dates:
September 27 – Oct 2nd : HOMECOMING WEEK
September 27: Paying for College: The Financial Aid Process for Seniors, Virtual Seminar
September 30: Moe’s Restaurant Night, 5:00 to 9:00 PM – PTSA Fundraiser
October 4 : PTSA Membership Meeting at 6:30 PM (Zoom and Face Book live)
October 11: Student Holiday (Prof. Development Day - Indigenous Peoples’ Day)
October 13: WPHS will be administering the PSAT 10 and 11 to all 10th and 11th graders and administering the SAT to 12th graders who have pre-registered. (2 HR Early Release)
October 13: 9th Graders will not report to school this day
October 16: FAFSA Line-By-Line, Virtual Session
October 29: End of 1st Quarter (2 HR Early Release)
Student Activities/School News Updates:
WPHS National Honor Society: Interested in applying to the WP National Honor Society? NHS applications are now being accepted for current juniors and seniors who have a 3.5 GPA or higher. Application deadline is October 6th by 3:30 PM. Please use this link for the application:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-NwDfdzOO0UCLsGNboxMziY2haXFCxW6_fbuB_SBr4gIN_Q/viewform?usp=sf_link
Questions? Please email Jamie Carfang at jacarfang@fcps.edu or Sarah Newton at sabuchkowski@fcps.edu
Parent/Guardian to one of our Amazing Class of 2022 Seniors? Join the private Senior parent Facebook group to connect with other senior families, ask and/or help answer questions like what I am missing? Discuss senior activities (like college applications, events, etc.) and more. Please copy link below on search engine and it should take you to page. If you are unable too, please reach out to Liz Ver Hage @ elizabethbraga@aol.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/wposeniors22/
WPHS HOMECOMING WEEK - SAVE THE DATE: Sept 27-Oct 2nd
Homecoming Dance Chaperones Needed- October 2nd from 7:00-10:00 pm. Please support this memorable WPHS tradition with your time. Our students are getting so excited – we need parents/guardians to sign up and help make this event truly awesome.
HOCO dance is on October 2nd from 7-10pm at the Stadium field. To volunteer, please click on the sign-up genius link. Thank you for your support. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040549adaa2ca46-chaperones4
Please click on attached flyer for additional details about the spirit week days and other fun activities. English Version: HOCO Flyer. English Version.pdf, Spanish Version: HOCO Flyer. Spanish Version.pdf
If you have any questions about Homecoming, contact SGA Co-Sponsor Nicole Borghard at nmborghard@fcps.edu.
Support WP Band: Ad astra, et calidum! As the temperature starts dropping, let us help you stay warm and comfortable amongst the stars! Our Wolverine Pride blankets are perfect for outdoor events, indoor study sessions, and make great gifts! All proceeds benefit the orchestra. Please see attached flyer for details.
WP Band. Wolverine Pride Stadium Throw.pdf
Moe’s Restaurant Night – September 30, 5:00-9:00 PM
Order up your favorite meal kit or meal and Moe’s will donate a portion of all proceeds back to WP PTSA to help fund student and teacher supported programs. Meal kits need to be pre-ordered by 9/29 at 4:00 PM. https://form.jotform.com/212553115425144. Not interested in a meal kit? Moe’s delicious menu is also available for purchase. To receive the fundraising money, Event Flyer 09.30.21. Moe's PTSA Resteraunt Night.pdf must be presented with order either on your phone or hard copy, so please let them know your there to support the WPHS PTSA !
PTSA Direct Donation Campaign:
Welcome back to a new school year Wolverine Families! This new school year is also filled with many challenges and unknowns as WPHS navigates balancing the accommodations necessary to provide our students and staff with a safe and stable learning environment. In order to do this, the PTSA is seeking your support with donations for instructional resources. Every donation counts. It only takes a minute - just click a button! Don't forget that 100% of your donation is tax deductible! Please donate what you can so that we can make this the best year possible for our students. Thank you for your help! PTSA Direct Donation Flyer.Final.jpg
https://westpotomacptsa.memberhub.com/store
WPHS PTSA MEMBERSHIP – PLEASE JOIN
Thank you to the over 200 Families/Teacher’s/Students who have joined. Your WPHS PTSA membership and tax-deductible donation supports academic enhancements and programs, helps promote student welfare, enriches classroom environment, supports extracurricular activities, and more.
Please join online today at https://westpotomacptsa.memberhub.store. At the site, you can purchase memberships, contribute to our Direct Donation campaign, and purchase WPHS car magnets.
Membership dues are as follows:
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Household Membership (all adults and WPHS students living at same address): $20
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Student Membership: $10
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Teacher/Staff Membership: $10
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WPHS Car Magnet: $5
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Direct Donation: any amount appreciated
Questions? Contact Libby at MearesTeam@gmail.com.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:
The College & Career Center has been busy hosting College Admissions Representatives! Seniors & Juniors remember to pre-register for college visits and come prepared to ask questions. Students must ask their teacher’s permission at least 2 days prior to the college visit. A screenshot of the confirmation page when registering will be used as the pass on the day of the visit. Continue to check Naviance for the most up-to-date list of colleges coming to visit WPHS.
To sign up for a college visit, log into Naviance: fcps.edu/Naviance Select: Colleges>College Visits> View Details>Register.
SENIORS & SENIOR PARENTS:
In partnership with FCPS, College Access Fairfax is presenting information sessions to help seniors and families learn about paying for college, including information on completing the FAFSA and Scholarships. Mark your calendars & plan to attend one of these informative sessions. Registration is not required for any of the sessions listed.
September 27th: Paying for College: The Financial Aid Process for Seniors: A virtual seminar for Region 3 families will be held from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Simply click on the event link in the Paying for College-Region 3 flyer. If you are unable to attend our Region 3 event, families can attend one of the other regional events listed. Questions? Please contact College Access Fairfax at info@collegeaccessfairfax.org or Karen Huffman at kshuffman@fcps.edu.
Sept. 27. Paying for College - Region 3. Virtual Webinar.pdf
*Please note the presentation will be available in Spanish at the event held on October 14, 2021.
October 16th OR November 9th: FAFSA Line-By-Line: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens on 10/1. It is the form colleges utilize to determine if a student will receive financial aid to help pay for college. Plan to join one of the virtual sessions to find out what questions are asked and what information will be needed to complete the FAFSA. *Seniors, check your fcpsschools.net email account for Zoom links for each session. Zoom links for each session were also emailed to any senior parent with an email address on file with FCPS.*
November 17th OR December 11th: Scholarship 101: Learn about the different kind of scholarships that are offered, where to locate scholarship opportunities, and how to best complete scholarship applications. *Seniors, check your fcpsschools.net email account for Zoom links for each session. Zoom links for each session were also emailed to any senior parent with an email address on file with FCPS.*
Remember College Access Fairfax is a free and available resource to answer questions about the financial aid process. Please don’t hesitate to contact them at info@collegeaccessfairfax.org
College Access Fairfax also offers one-on-one help to families who are interested in receiving assistance in completing their financial aid forms. Appointments can be requested with Financial Aid Champions by sending an email to appointments@collegeaccessfairfax.org
CCC Hours: Monday – Friday from 8 am – 4 pm. Mrs. Karen Young, WPHS College & Career Center Specialist, is available to meet with students and parents virtually or by phone. To schedule, please send an email to Mrs. Young at kbyoung1@fcps.edu or she can be reached via phone at 703-718-2548.
SAT and ACT Test Prep
Fall Prep Classes start 9/25/21
Classes and mock tests (on campus) start 9/25/21! View full schedule and Register Here.
Worth the time - Applerouth Resources and Webinars
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Applerouth’s Virtual Bookshelf - all of Applerouth’s most popular free resources on college admissions testing, academic tutoring, and more. To access the free materials, please sign into your Applerouth account or create one. The Junior Jumpstart is especially helpful!
- For upcoming free webinars, learn more at com/events
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Get pumped-up for the PSAT at Applerouth’s annual Prep Rally!
The PSAT will be here soon, and it can lead to major scholarship opportunities. Applerouth’s FREE Prep Rally gives students the confidence they need for test day! Participants learn strategies from expert tutors and take an official, proctored practice test. We'll grade your test and send detailed score reports. Sessions will be offered from September 25 - October 10 — Sign-up at applerouth.com/preprally, and see all upcoming free webinars at applerouth.com/events
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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 WPHS College and Career Center Specialist, Karen B. Young, kbyoung1@fcps.edu
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