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- Important Dates
- School News Update
- PTSA Updates
- College and Career Center
- SAT/ACT Test Prep
Important Dates:
Nov. 1 & 2: Student Holiday (Teacher WorkDay)
Nov. 3 WP Orchestra Fundraiser - McAlister's Deli, 4- 8 PM
Nov. 7: WP Dance Fundraiser - Nutcracker Tea Party, 2 – 4 PM
Nov. 8: PTSA Membership Meeting at 6:30 PM
(Zoom and Face Book live)
Nov. 11: 2 - HR Early Release – Veterans Day
Nov. 18: PTSA Fundraiser – Five Guys, two Alexandria locations
Nov. 24- 26: Thanksgiving Break
Student Activities/School News Updates:
Support WP Orchestra:
Nov 3rd: McAlister's Deli Fundraiser Night, 4:00 – 8:00 PM. Please show attached flyer and/or mention you there to support WP Orchestra.
Nov 3. McAlister's Flyer. WP Orchestra.pdf
WP Orchestra is offering you delicious Pies with their latest fundraiser - Chef Pierre's Ready to Bake pies will be available for sale, a great time saver for the busy holiday seasons. For questions or to order, contact Rebecca Losee at craig.rebecca@verizon.net
WP Class of 2022 Yard Signs for Seniors are now available for pre-order! 200 available. Check out the new design. Cost is $20. Order yours today and please consider sponsoring a sign for a fellow Wolverine.
https://westpotomacptsa.memberhub.com/store Pick-up details will be provided once signs are received.
Note: all profits from signs go directly to support the class of 2022 graduation celebrations and scholarships." Questions: Contact Shauna Hamilton at shaunahamilton@mac.com
Parent/Guardian to one of our Amazing Class of 2022 Seniors?
Join the private Senior parent FB group to connect with other senior families. 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/
THEATRE IS BACK IN THE FLESH! - Night of the Living Dead at Beyond the Page Theatre Company at West Potomac High School.
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Based on George A. Romero's 1968 original classic masterpiece horror genre film of the same title, Night of the Living Dead pits the dead against the living in a struggle for survival. There is panic throughout the nation as the dead suddenly come back to life. The story follows a group of people who barricade themselves into an old farmhouse in an attempt to remain safe from these flesh-eating monsters. Its blend of thrilling horror laced with touches of black humor envelops the audience in the action and unfolds into a shocking theatrical ending. Assigned seating for all shows are $10 and can purchased in advance at westpotomactheatre.org. Any remaining seats will be sold at the door.
Where: WPHS - Springbank Building Dates: October 28 - 7pm, October 30 - 1pm; 4pm; 7pm November 5 – 7pm November 6 - 1pm; 4pm; 7pm
Support WP Dance Team:
Nutcracker Tea Party
Children ages 4 to 12 can enjoy the holiday fun of a Nutcracker Tea Party on Sunday, November 7 from 2 to 4 pm. There will be a reading of the Nutcracker story, dance performances by Alexandria Community Nutcracker dancers, light snacks & sweets, and a craft. Proceeds benefit the West Potomac Dance Team. For more details and to purchase a ticket, please see the attached invitation.
Nov 7. Nutcracker Tea Party Invitation. WP Dance FR_.pdf
Christmas Wreaths! West Potomac Crew Team fundraiser.
WP Crew Team continues its tradition of selling beautiful holiday wreaths. Please use the link below to order your items ahead of time for local pickup in Alexandria, VA, near Thanksgiving time, or purchase an item for direct delivery to a loved one. Online orders are due by November 10. Because we do not receive funding from Fairfax County, your wreath purchase helps us cover our expenses. In particular, costs to purchase, maintain, and store our equipment; participate in regattas (competitions), and support students and families who are unable to cover their dues. Thank you for your support, you are helping to ensure our rowers have another great year on the water! https://sherwoodfundraiser.com/wpcrew
Share Your Feedback on the FCPS 2022-23 School Year Calendar
Families and staff received an email this week from fcpssurvey@fcps.edu with a link to the FCPS Calendar Survey. The survey will also be available in other languages. If you did not see the survey in your in-box, check your spam/junk folders.
We encourage you to complete the survey at your earliest convenience. The results will be used to inform and support FCPS staff as well as the Fairfax County School Board as they work to adopt the 2022-23 calendar. All responses are confidential. If you have any questions about the survey, please email FCPSsurvey@fcps.edu.
Also, mark your calendars for a virtual Calendar Community Meeting on Monday, November 8, 7-8 p.m. Stay tuned for more details.
This year, FCPS is using a different process to develop the calendar. Learn about the criteria being used in the development of the 2022-23 calendar.
Next PTSA meeting: November 8 (Virtual Only): Topics: Mental Health, Meet the Counselors, Academic Support, PTSA news. https://westpotomachs.fcps.edu/resources/ptsa
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Minted Fundraiser: https://www.minted.com. Shop senior portrait cards, holiday photo cards, wedding stationery, fine art, personalized gifts, and more designed by independent artists. Use PTSA's promo code is: FUNDRAISEPOTOMAC.
WPHS families receive 20% off holiday cards and gifts - 15% will be donated back!
Minted Holiday 2021 Flyer. PTSA Fundraiser.pdf
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Amazon Smile - Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your Amazon Smile purchases to the PTSA! Log into smile.amazon.com and designate “West Potomac High School PTSA” as the charity you would like to support. Works on your Phone App as well!
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:
SENIORS: Do you need help completing FAFSA? Mark your calendars! Our College Access Fairfax Financial Aid Champion Ms. Rowsey will be in the Career Center each week during all lunch periods to answer questions/provide assistance with completing FAFSA. No appointments are necessary, Seniors can come by during their lunch. If families need one-on-one help completing their financial aid forms, appointments can be requested with Financial Aid Champions by sending an email to appointments@collegeaccessfairfax.org or by contacting our WPHS Financial Aid Champion Ms. Rowsey at khrowsey@fcps.edu.
FAFSA Support . Dates Ms Rowset will be Career Center.pdf
College Access Fairfax also offers scholarships. Click here 2021-22 CAF Scholarships.pdf to see the list of scholarships available to FCPS students. Don’t forget to visit https://collegeaccessfairfax.org/ to learn more about College Access Fairfax and all of the resources available to FCPS families.
Want to stay up to date on important information from the WPHS Career Center? The CCC is on Twitter!!! Follow @wphsccc
SENIORS & JUNIORS: Seniors & juniors should continue to pre-register for college visits and come prepared to ask questions. College representatives are still scheduling visits so please encourage students 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.
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/ACT TEST PREP:
SAT and ACT Test Prep
Test Prep Classes and Mock Tests - View full schedule and Register Here.
Next mocks - Mock SAT 10/23 Mock ACT 10/30
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
Need Flexibility? Try Applerouth’s Self-Paced Online Course - Animated video lessons and comprehensive practice for every section of the SAT or ACT. Available for purchase ($125.00) on the PTSA’s MemberHubStore.
Applerouth’s Guide to Academic Success ($10.00) available now on PTSA’s MemberHubStore. Build a foundation for better study skills! This 88-page guide teaches students how to take control of their learning and understand why some habits are better than others.
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