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After school this past Thursday was the WP Activities Club Fair in our cafeteria.
In this week’s WPHS News You Choose:
- Important Dates
- Principal Message
- PTSA News
- School News Update
- Athletics Reminder
- Students Services and College and Career Center Updates (November Newsletter) including a message from Ms. Knudson, our Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist.
- SAT/ACT Test Prep
November 6: Final Showings of Beyond the Page Theatre Company Night of the Living Dead (1pm, 4pm, and 7pm). Buy Tickets here!
November 7: WP Dance Fundraiser – Nutcracker Tea Party, 2-4pm
November 8: PTSA Membership Meeting at 6:30 PM – (Zoom and Face Book live) and PTSA Fundraiser: Poinsettia sales, pre-orders begin
November 8: Winter Sports Tryout Begins
November 8, 10, 12, and 16: 9th Grade S.O.S Program through Advisory
November 11: Veteran's Day - 2-Hour Early Release
November 13: ParentVUE and StudentVUE access resumes at 6am
November 16: Report Cards Distributed in Advisory
November 18: WPHS Grading Practices Q &A (see principal message for more information)
November 18: PTSA Fundraiser – Five Guys, two Alexandria locations
November 24-26: Thanksgiving Break
Principal Message:
Happy Fall Weekend West Potomac!
I don’t know about you, but I love the turn of seasons. We finally have some color in our foliage and it is beautiful. We have also made it to the turn of the quarter. As we enter 2nd quarter, we will continue on our journey with equitable grading practices. As promised we will have a hybrid Q/A meeting on Thursday, November 18th (this is a change in date) at 6 pm in our Auditorium. You may also participate virtually at the zoom link below (Spanish translation will be available in the zoom link as well). If you have not already had time to listen to the grading recording that was sent a couple of weeks ago, it is also linked below. I encourage you to watch/listen to it as some of the general questions/concerns are addressed there. That way we will have time for other questions during the Q/A. I hope that you all have a wonderful Fall weekend.
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Nov 18, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: WPHS Grading Practices Q &A
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/91976069083?pwd=M1J4QjhIcm5pSUVWUnlvWWVGSFdmQT09
Passcode: 247972
Topic: WPHS Grading Presentation 10-22-21
Start Time: Oct 22, 2021 04:59 PM
Link to previous Grading Recording from Principal Millard:
https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/rec/share/PpYecD66tO4G_Dw8FaMJH1uIcn0hqPQRVzQzpFzCu1YIN-0mDBvz0CFXWYPZc9VV.8tQlFFwQeKmNin0T
Thank you,
Tangy Millard
Principal, West Potomac H.S.
PTSA Updates
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Next PTSA meeting: November 8 - at 6:30 PM – (Zoom and Face Book live): Topics: 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.
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WPHS families receive 20% off holiday cards and gifts - 15% will be donated back!
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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!
School Activities/News Updates
MOE'S Chip and Queso Bar Is Back to Celebrate Students!
- The PTSA and Student Services are happy to announce that we will once again host a celebration for the students who earned all A's or A/B for the first quarter with Moe's chips/queso and guac! The celebration this year will be on FRIDAY NOVEMBER 19TH during all four lunches.This year we will be setting up outside on the senior patio and masks will be required even outdoors. We need volunteers to help set up, serve, and clean up. Look out for a sign-up genius so we can bring this popular celebration back to our hard-working kids. No experience is necessary, and it is a great way to meet other parents and see the kids in school again.
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We also like to hold a raffle for $5 gift cards (Trop Smoothie, Dunkin, Starbucks are very popular, but any will do!) -at each lunch too. If you would like to donate $5 gift cards you can drop them off at my house (8438 Porter Lane Alexandria VA) or at the school office in an envelope marked "PTSA RAFFLE". Stay tuned for information about making cash donations so we can purchase them for you - we will let you know next week if we can set that up.
- Thank you. If you have any questions, please email me at spbodner@yahoo.com.
"Poinsettias are coming!
- Nothing screams holiday cheer like these bright red plants! Because of the predicted nationwide shortage of poinsettias this year, we decided to grab up a bunch, so our WPHS families don't miss out! Pre-order now, https://westpotomacptsa.memberhub.com/store for pickup on Dec. 2 from 5-8p.m. at the WPHS cafeteria (enter through back parking lot). Hurry! With a limited supply, these beautiful plants will go fast!"
- PTSA Fundraiser . Poinsettia Sales Flyer.pdf
WP Class of 2022 Yard Signs for Seniors are IN
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The first batch of signs have arrived from the printers. We have a little over 100 left and will not be doing a 2nd Be sure to order yours today. Cost is $20. https://westpotomacptsa.memberhub.com/store Pick-up details will be provided once the sign you order arrives. 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
Support the Class of 2023
- Join the Class of 2023 at Chipotle, Wednesday Nov. 10th4-8pm. See attached flyer for details. Order online with the code DRTGX4P or remember to show the flyer to the cashier in order for our class of 2023 to receive credit. Thanks for your support! Mrs. Alicia Day Javkhlan & Mr. Garth Porter, Class of 2023 Sponsors.
- WP Juniors. Class of '23 Fundraiser.pdf
West Potomac High School Boys Basketball Team Leaf Raking Fundraiser
- Please consider supporting the West Potomac High School Boys Basketball Team with their efforts to raise funds for team gear/equipment and participation in the Holiday Tournament in Falls Church, VA December 2021. Thank you in advance for your support!
- One Day Only! Sunday November 21st 11am - 3pm
- $300 for 4 hours of Leaf Raking Services • Groups of 4 players with 1 parent leader • 4-hour time slots available OR split the cost with a close walking distance neighbor (boys will rake for 2 hours then walk to your neighbor’s house for 2 hours)
- You will only need to provide the leaf bags! Basketball players will bring rakes and gloves.
- Please email Angela Barr your name, home address, phone number, email address to abarr4477@gmail.com. A confirmation email will be sent to the email provided above.
Final Three Shows: Night of the Living Dead at Beyond the Page Theatre Company at WPHS. Night of the Living Dead Production _.png
- 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. Assigned seating for all shows are $10 and can purchased in advance at org. Any remaining seats will be sold at the door.
- Where: WPHS - Springbank Building Dates: Sat: November 6 - 1pm; 4pm; 7pm
WPHS Choir Yard Signs for Sale
WPHS Orchestra – Chick Fil A Fundraiser
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. PLEASE NOTE: Online orders are due by end of day Saturday, November 6.However, if you are local there's still time after that to go and visit one of our sales locations along Ft. Hunt road locally, we will be selling in the coming weeks. 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
Tickets are now available for the Alexandria Community Nutcracker!
- For the 13th year, dancers from West Potomac and other FCPS and local schools will perform together in the Alexandria Community Nutcracker. All ages will be swept away by the Christmas magic of the party scene and the enchanting dances in the Land of Sweets. The performance includes ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, gymnastics, and Irish dancing. Shows are at Mount Vernon High School this year because of the construction at West Potomac. The performance dates with tickets remaining are Thursday December 2 at 5:30 pm, Friday December 3 at 6:30 pm, and Saturday December 4 at both 2:30 pm and 6:30 pm. Proceeds from Nutcracker ticket sales will support an arts scholarship program that FCPS students benefit from. Other items sold at the show will support the West Potomac Dance Team. For more details and to purchase tickets, go to artspireva.com
Athletics Information
- Looking for more information and weekly updates regarding our athletics program? Be sure to subscribe to the WPHS Athletics Weekly News You Choose! Visit the FCPS News You Choose Subscriber Preferences Page and find West Potomac High School. There you can select the Athletics Weekly News You Choose and stay up to date on all things athletics!
- You can also visit https://www.westpotomacsports.net
- Good luck to all our winter athletes beginning Try Outs on Monday!
Student Services / College and Career Center Updates
A Message from Ms. Knudson, WP Pyramid Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist:
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Hi West Potomac Community! I wanted to make you aware that the students were given a lesson in Advisory this week that focused on Opioids. The students learned what they are, the dangers of abusing them, and about their link to overdoses nationally and here in Fairfax County. Deaths due to overdose are the highest that they have ever been and now is the leading cause of unnatural death in the state of Virginia.
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Parents, please speak with your students about these drugs and make sure you keep your prescription drugs locked up. I have medicine lock boxes available for free for anyone who would like one. As we are entering the holiday season, more people may be in and out of your house so make sure your prescription drugs, tobacco products, vaping devices, and any over the counter medicine that can be abused like Robitussin or Benadryl are locked up.
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Contact Elizabeth Knudson at eaknudson@fcps.edu for a Medicine Lock Box or with questions.
9th Grade S.O.S. Program and Brief Screening for Adolescent Depression
- Beginning on Monday Student Services will begin the Signs of Suicide (S.O.S.) Program and administer the Brief Screening for Adolescent Depression following the presentation with all 9th graders. We will be meeting with about seven advisory classes each day beginning Monday and continuing November 10, 12, and 16. 9th Grade Parents and Guardians previously received information about this program via an e-notify sent on October 18. Based on responses given on the screener Student Services will be following up with students individually and if your child is met with based on their responses, you will receive a call from one of our team members.
- Through the program, students learn:
- that depression is treatable, so they are encouraged to seek help
- how to identify depression and potential suicide risk in themselves or a friend
- to ACT (Acknowledge, Care and Tell a trusted adult) if concerned about themselves or a friend
- who they can turn to at school for help, if they need it.
- For awareness we will also be implementing this program with our 11th graders on December 1, 3, 7 and 9. 11th grade parents and guardians received information about the program via an e-notify on November 2.
Interested in Governor World Language Academy?
- Do you love learning another language and have the emotional maturity, stability, stamina, and self-discipline to live outside your home for three weeks? Are you an 11th grader or mature 10th grader? Please access the following GWLA Overview Slides for more info or watch the GWLA Overview Recorded Presentation (6 minute video with audio).
- After you read/watch the slides and recording above, spoke with your parents/guardians and your World Language teacher, and feel this is for you, fill out this Governor Academy Interest 2021-2022 From by November 26th. If you have any questions please see Ms. Rodriguez in Room 454 or email her at yrodriguezfi@fcps.edu .
College and Career Center:
- Please see November’s College & Career Center Newsletter for updates, upcoming events, scholarship, and enrichment program opportunities.
- Nov. 21 WP CCC newsletter.pdf
- November 8th Military Academies Virtual Fair:
- Are you interested in learning how to prepare and apply to a U.S. Service Academy, Senior Military College or ROTC? Join the virtual meeting on Nov. 8th from 5:00 pm – 7:45 pm. The meeting is open to 9th – 11th graders and families. Pre-registration is required & you must register to receive login information. https://bragg.armymwr.com/calendar/event/virtual-military-academies-fair/5328741/31224
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To sign up for a college visit, log into Naviance: fcps.edu/Naviance
- Select: Colleges>College Visits> View Details>Register
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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
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More Resources available on the Test Prep Program Web Page
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Questions? Contact Marilyn Aboff, marilynaboff@yahoo.com.
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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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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.
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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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