 This past week WPHS Belle Voce Choir visit the Willard for some caroling! They'll be back at the Willard this Tuesday at 5:30pm!
In this week’s WPHS News You Choose:
- Important Dates
- PTSA News
- School News Update
- Athletics Reminders and Fundraisers
- Students Services and College and Career Center Updates
- Class of ’22 Updates
- SAT/ACT Test Prep
December 10: Youth Basketball Night, WPHS Gym, hosted by WPHS Girls Basketball
December 11: Breakfast with Santa, 7:30 – 10:30 am, WPHS Cafeteria, Class of ’23 Fundraiser
December 12: WPHS Mattress Sale Fundraiser, to benefit WPHS Athletics, 10 AM – 5 PM
December 14: Five Guys Fundraiser, 3:30 to 7:30 PM, Class of ’22 Senior Celebrations Fundraiser
December 15: Academic Award Ceremony
December 16: WPHS Music Department Holiday Bazaar and Concert, 5:30 PM, Springbank Bldg.
December 17-22: To support the SIS upgrade over Winter Break, SIS, ParentVUE, and StudentVUE will be unavailable for all users from Friday, December 17 at 5:00 p.m. until Wednesday, December 22 at 6:00 a.m. for system updates.
December 20 – 31: Holiday Winter Break – West Potomac HS Offices will be Closed
January 3, 2022: Classes Resume
January 10, 2022: PTSA Membership Meeting at 6:30 PM
Winter Break Reminder
- Please note that West Potomac Offices will be closed from December 20-31. They will reopen with school on January 3, 2022. Thank you.
PTSA Updates
- Thank you for attending the December 6th WP PTSA General Meeting. We had a terrific presentation from Ms. Knudson on substance abuse, and what to watch out for at home and at school in 2021-2022!! Times have changed, sneaky teenagers have not. If you see the tell-tale signs of drugs or alcohol use in your student or if you have any questions or would like a medication lockbox or an alcohol bottle lock, please contact Ms. Elizabeth eaknudson@fcps.eduor 703.718.2749.
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Click here for Dec. 6th Meeting Minutes
- Next PTSA Meeting: 10 January – Academic Advising / Course Selection - Mr. McMahon
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Krispy Kreme Donuts - Combine the joy of Krispy Kreme Original Glazed® Doughnuts while supporting the WPHS PTSA! New contactless Digital Dozens are a fast and convenient way to get your hands on Original Glazed Doughnuts and support the PTSA at the same time. Once you purchase one (or many!) Digital Dozens, you'll receive it by email to redeem for an Original Glazed Dozen the next time you visit Krispy Kreme. Did you know that $6.50 from every (1) Digital Dozen ordered is paid back to the PTSA.?
https://westpotomacptsa.memberhub.com/store
- Teacher gifts! Gifts for friends! Gifts for neighbors! An email is sent to the recipient - they can enjoy donuts at their leisure. Don’t delay! Order today!
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Domino’s Pizza Fundraiser: "Who doesn't love pizza for dinner! The PTSA has a new partnership with Domino's pizza who will be contributing 20% back to our PTSA the 2nd Wednesday of EVERY MONTH, starting Wednesday, December 15!! Make sure to use CODE DN3 when you order. Domino's pizza freezes beautifully so order an extra to freeze slices for a quick snack, lunch or dinner reheat on those days where the holidays just keep you too busy!" Enjoy and thank you for supporting the PTSA, Eat. More. Pizza!
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AmazonSmile- Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your Amazon Smile purchases to the PTSA! Log into amazon.com and designate “West Potomac High School PTSA” as the charity you would like to support. Works on your Phone App as well. Happy Shopping!
School Activities/News Updates
Academic Awards:
- On Wednesday December 15, during Advisory and S Rotation (10am start time) we will be holding the Academic Awards Ceremony. This ceremony honors student achievement from the 2020-21 school year. Students who earned a GPA average of 3.8 or higher for the 20-21 school year will be recognize for earning their academic letter. We will also celebrate AP Scholars, National Merit Scholars, and those selected for Governor’s School last summer. Students being recognized will receive an email this afternoon and a reminder email on Tuesday.
- Due to our limitations with parking, the event will only be in person for students. On Tuesday parents of those being recongized will be sent a link if they are interested in watching the live stream.
- After winter break, we will hold the Academic Letter and Academic Bar distribution during lunch. We will be sure to email students the date for that so they can stop by and pick up their letter/bar.
Volunteers needed for the Academic Awards Ceremony
- When: During Advisory/S Rotation Wednesday 12/15
- Time Requirement: 9:20 to 11:20 am
- We are looking for 12 volunteers to help set up - and be set up to see the ceremony - in shifts because we will need to watch the tables. Clean up after should be quick and easy. Please click on the link below to sign up. Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094FABAE2FA46-academic
Academic Award Ceremony - Sign-up to donate store-bought baked goods
- We are in need of store-bought baked goodsto serve to our students at the Academic Award Ceremony on December 15th. Donations need to be dropped off by Tuesday, December 14th, so that we can ensure that we have enough items.
- Drop off will be coordinated once we receive your signup confirmation.
- Please click on the link below to sign up. Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094FABAE2FA46-baked
WPHS Science Fair Judges Needed:
- WPHS needs YOU to volunteer for our Science Fair – Jan. 29, 2022
- Judges do not need any scientific background. The whole process starts at 8 am and is over by 12pm.
- Judges get to meet some of the best students here at WPHS, encourage them to engage in science, and collaborate with other judges.
- Judges help us select projects to send on to the regional science fair to represent WPHS.
- Questions should be directed to: jchapman1@fcps.edu
Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094fabae2fa46-wphs2
2021 – 2022 WPHS Yearbooks on Sale now – click here!
WPHS Holiday Concert - Thurs., Dec. 16th, WPHS Springbank Building
- The West Potomac Music Department invites you to celebrate the Holidays! Please join us this Thursday, December 16th for the annual Holiday Bazaar on the night of the Fine Arts Holiday Extravaganza Concert. Shop from local vendors before and after enjoying holiday music from our talented students.
- Holiday Bazaar begins at 5:30 pm and includes many great vendors. The Concert is scheduled from 7:00 PM -8:30 PM. http://www.westpotomacorchestra.org/events. See the attached flyer for more details. Happy Holidays!
Breakfast with Santa event sign-up and food/drink donation sign-up, Class of 2023 Fundraiser
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Breakfast with Santa, this Sat, Dec 11 from 7:30 – 10:30 am. Bring your friends and family and join the West Potomac Class of 2023 for a holiday tradition that is sure to please! Tickets are $30 per family and include a family picture with Santa.
- All proceeds will be used to support WP Class of 2023 activities. Checks can be made out to West Potomac High School and mailed c/o Alicia Day Javkhlan. 6500 Quander Rd. Alexandria, VA 22307. Cash or Check is also welcome on the day of the event. Sign up here! Happy Holidays! Breakfast with Santa Flyer.
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Class of 2023Parents, we would welcome donations for the event as well! We are still needing fruit, drinks, donuts, muffins, etc. – please click on the link to see the full list, sign up here if you can help! Thank you for your support!
Class of 2022 - Direct Donation Campaign
- The Senior Celebration Committee seeks your financial support for several ideas and events designed to celebrate our Seniors. With the outbreak of Covid-19, the past two graduating classes have missed out on many traditional senior events. The Senior Celebration Committee is hopeful the Class of 2022 will be able to experience a few of the traditional year-end events that make graduation so special Let's work together to celebrate each graduate and to honor their hard work while at WPHS.
Five Guys – Senior Celebration Fundraiser: Tuesday, December 14, 3:30 to 7:30 PM
- Yummy Food, clean kitchen, wonderful cause. Mark your calendars and plan on picking up or dining in at Five Guys (Hybla Valley and Quander Rd location on 12/14). A portion of the sales will be donated back to the WP Class of “22 - Class of 2022 Five Guys Fundraiser Flyer.
Graduation Yard Signs
- Got a Senior? Celebrate your senior’s accomplishment with a graduation yard sign! Signs come with a metal stand to push into the ground. Limited Quantities now available - Order yours today. Cost is $20. https://westpotomacptsa.memberhub.com/store Pick-up details will be provided once the sign you order arrives. Questions: Contact Shauna Hamilton at shaunahamilton@mac.com
WPHS Band News:
- Congratulations to West Potomac HS band students that participated in last Saturday’s District Band auditions, an annual event that judges students from our region on their playing ability. At this year’s audition, there were a total of 348 participants from around Fairfax County, with 50 students from West Potomac. The results are in and this year we have 31 WPHS students that have earned a chair in the All District Band! We have six students with the highest score out of everyone in their instrument and two who placed second. See the list of these students below. In early February the All District Band will come together for a two-day period to rehearse with a guest conductor and perform a concert.
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WPHS All District Band Students: Abigail Schumann. Cami Holmes #1
Ronny Gattuso #2, David Rubinstein #1,Kye Greenfeld, Caty Campbell
Reanna Anthony, Elizabeth Montoya-La Porte, Jessica Vasquez-Luna
Ginny Nelson, Jack Siegfried #1, Stephanie Kulinski, Lorelei Dean, Nick Ray, Fiona Houlgate, Colin Baxter, Harry Shinkle, Matthew Rusten, Grant Hamilton, Ethan Warco, Luke Giglio, Stuart Murphy #2, Weston Ward #1, Kenny Krogh, Tyler Siegfried, Matthew Verich #1, Alex Ferrari, Andy Helvey, and Dashiell Stribling
WPHS Orchestra News:
- Ho Ho Ho! The Orchestra has Great Gifts for your favorite Wolverine! Check out our blankets, keyrings, and (music department) ornaments, all made in the USA. Email Rebecca Losee at rebecca@verizon.netto order.
WPHS Dance Team Fundraiser: Noodles & Company Fundraiser -- Dine In or Take Out
- Take a break from the school and holiday rush and have dinner on Monday, December 13 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm from Noodles & Company -- a nice option at the start of a busy week with proceeds going to the West Potomac Dance Team. Please see the attached flyer for more details.
Athletics Information and WPHS Athletics Fundraisers
Youth Basketball Night Hosted by West Potomac HS Girls Basketball – Tonight - Friday, Dec 10th
- West Potomac Girls vs. Mt Vernon High School at the Wolverdome!
- Youth wearing a basketball shirt from any league (Fort Hunt, LMV, Mt Vernon, CYO, etc.) get in free with a paying adult.
- Boys and girls Invited. Highlights include a Free throw shootout at halftime for all youth attendees, the Girls Varsity team will autograph pictures after their game, a raffle to win your team practicing and eating pizza with the varsity team, and many other prizes and events at all three games.
Support WPHS Athletes:
- Mattress Sale Fundraiser: NEW Date: Sunday, December 12, 2021 10am – 5 pm @6500 Quander Rd, Alexandria, VA. More information is available on our flyer.
Student Services / College and Career Center Updates
PSAT/NMSQT Score Update
- October 2021 PSAT/NMSQT scores were released on Monday, December 6, through student College Board accounts. If you have difficulty accessing your account, please look for an email from Mr. Easter dated December 6, and follow the instructions in his email. If you tested and you didn’t get an email from Mr. Easter, please contact him at raeaster@fcps.edu.
- Students interested in receiving their PSAT test book back can stop by the assessment office, room 303H in the library during, lunchtime before December 17.
FAFSA Resource:
Seniors who still need help in completing FAFSA for college next year can use this great guide for students & families. It is available in ten different languages at https://understandingfafsa.org/get-the-guide/
Reminder: Upcoming College Access Fairfax Event
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Scholarship 101: Get information on what kind of scholarships are available, where to find them, and how best to complete scholarship applications:
December 11, 2021 at 10:00 AM via Zoom: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/93263391710
Slides for this presentation are available at: https://collegeaccessfairfax.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Scholarship-101_v2.pdf
No registration is required. Simply click on the links above to participate in the session. Questions? Contact College Access Fairfax at either: info@collegeaccessfairfax.org or questions@collegeaccessfairfax.org.
Fourth Annual Back2Fairfax Teacher Seminar:
- Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) will host the Fourth Annual Back2Fairfax Teacher Seminar virtual event. on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
- This event will give FCPS high school juniors, seniors, graduates, and former Teachers for Tomorrow or Early Childhood Careers students an opportunity to network with teachers, administrators, and professional groups in Fairfax County Public Schools.
- Please register or email any questions about the event to Back2Fairfax@fcps.edu.
Class of ’22 Updates:
- Senior Dues. Senior dues will be $50 which can be paid on myschoolbucks.com. The fee supports graduation and covers the cost of the cap and gown unit and senior t-shirt. ** This cost will be supplemented by FCPS county
- https://www.myschoolbucks.com/
- After logging into your acct.- click on School Fees Tab (School Store payments). Click on Browse All Items to locate the Class of 22 Senior Dues Tab
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Senior Portrait Make-Up Dates. Seniors can take portraits on January 19 – 21 and 24. Lifetouch will be sending an email in January for students to schedule appointments.
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Graduation Cap & Gown. Seniors are required to order their cap, gown, and tassel unit (cost is included in senior dues) online at jostens.com. Additional items such as announcements or senior apparel can be ordered. All items must be purchased online.
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- To order a cap & gown
- Go to jostens.com
- Click on “shop your school”
- Enter West Potomac High School
- Click on “West Potomac Shop School”
- Click on “Graduation”
- Shop the packages and order a package (if you desire)
- To order the cap & gown (only)
- Click on “Shop Graduation Products”
- Scroll down to Cap & Gown Unit only (cost $0.00)
- If you have questions, please call 1-800-JOSTENS (567-8367) Monday through Friday from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm.
Prom Date: West Potomac Prom 2022 will be held on April 30. Save the date!
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Location: Renaissance Arlington Capitol View hotel in Crystal City
- No additional details yet about theme, tickets costs or sales, or other event peripheries
Graduation Date.
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Graduation will be on Friday, June 3rd at 9:00 am on the WPHS Campus at Dietze Football Stadium. If needed, the rain date will be Saturday, June 4th at 9:00 am.
Class of 2022 Schoology Page.
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For updates, seniors can visit the Class of 2022 Schoology page located under the Student Services Course, Folder - Class of 2022, Folder - Class Activities and Updates.
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Additional Note: Through the coordination of WP Class of ’22 Teacher/Faculty Sponsors and Senior Parent/Guardian volunteers, it is the hope to host Class of ’22 (Senior) Celebrations to commemorate their final days at WPHS. As per tradition (Pre-Covid), a Senior graduation party event is being discussed and fundraising activities will be needed. Please reach out to Liz Ver Hage at elizabethbraga@aol.com to support Celebration planning and fundraising. Thank you!
SAT/ACT TEST PREP
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Parents – We need someone to take over the test prep program next school year! The program is in a great place for a new leader. Contact Marilyn Aboff, marilynaboff@yahoo.com, to learn more.
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Test Prep Classes and Mock Tests - View full schedule and Register Here. All on-campus events are in Gunston, Room 190 pod. Park in academy lot, enter door 10/Academy.
Next mocks - Mock ACT 1/22/22 Mock SAT 1/22/22
Winter Classes – ACT starts 1/22/22 SAT starts 12/11/21 Online registration closed.
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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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