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In this week’s WPHS News You Choose:
- Important Dates
- PTSA News
- School News Update
- Students Services and College and Career Center Updates
- SAT/ACT Test Prep
January 10: PTSA Membership Meeting at 6:30 PM, Virtual – Zoom and FB Live
January 11: Rising 9th Grade Family Night – Virtual
January 12: Domino’s Pizza Restaurant Night, PTSA Fundraiser
January 17: Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday – Holiday
January 18: Virtual 10th-12th Grade Curriculum/Academic Advising Resources Go Live on website
January 19: Academic Advising/Course Selection Presentation to Students in Advisory
January 20: End of Second Quarter - 2-hour Early Release
January 21: Student Holiday/Teacher Work Day
January 24: Student Holiday (Professional Development Day)
January 25 – Feb 4: Rising 12th Grade Course Selection through English Classes
February 7 – 18: Rising 11th Grade Course Selection through PE 10
February 22 – March 4: Rising 10th Grade Course Selection through PE 9
PTSA Updates
Please join us for our next PTSA Meeting: January 10 at 6:30 PM. The meeting will take place virtually via Zoom and FB live) Mr. Kevin McMahon, WPHS, Director of Student Services will be our guest speaker to provide Academic Advising / Course Selection information for the 2022-23 school year.
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Zoom Meeting link: link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89841419100?pwd=ZDFMNlRQYVVqeTIxdW1wWWpJay9Wdz09
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FB Live: https://www.facebook.com/WestPotomacPTSA/
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Domino’s Pizza Restaurant Night, Jan 12. Who doesn't love pizza for dinner! With the PTSA's new partnership with Domino's pizza, PTSA will receive 20% back on the 2nd Wednesday of EVERY MONTH. In order for PTSA to receive fundraising credit, please 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. Enjoy and thank you for supporting the PTSA.
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AmazonSmile- Amazon donates 0.5%of the price of your Amazon Smile purchases to the PTSA! Log into 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
WPHS Orchestra News:
Brrr... Let us help keep you warm and dry with our Wolverine Pride throw! See link for details.
2021 – 2022 WPHS Yearbooks on Sale now – click here!
Student Services / College and Career Center Updates
Rising 9th Grade Family Virtual Family Night – January 12, 2022 6pm
- We invite all Rising 9thGrade Families to join us for a livestream on January 11, 2022 at 6pm for an overview on Academic Advising and Course Selection.
- The event will go live on Mr. McMahon’s YouTube Channel which can be found at this link. Please note, you won’t see the event at the link until Tuesday evening.
- Come join us to learn about how to select classes in StudentVue, as well as resources to support students and families select courses for 22-23 school year.
- Additional links will be sent out/available to provide information on Math, Science, English, Social Studies, and World Language Offerings.
- Unsure of what elective to choose for 22-23? A link to our our Electives Fair Flip Grid will be sent out Tuesday as well.
- The livestream will be recorded so if you are unable to join us on Tuesday evening, feel free to refer back to the link above where the recording will be available.
- Questions about the event? Contact Kevin McMahon at kjmcmahon@fcps.edu.
College Access Fairfax Financial Aid Presentations
- College Access Fairfax and FCPS are offering a “day” of presentations to address any questions you still have regarding financial aid. These will be the last informational sessions provided by College Access Fairfax for the Class of 2022. Pre-registration is not required.
- Join virtually on Saturday, January 8, 2022 for one, two, or three sessions.
- 9:00-10:00 AM: Paying for College - Learn about the financial aid process and what you need to do in order to determine your student's eligibility for financial aid.
- 10:30-11:30 AM: FAFSA Line-by-Line - Walk through the FAFSA with a description of what information you will need to provide in order to complete and submit the form.
- 1:00-2:00 PM: Scholarship 101 - Learn what kinds of scholarships are available, where to find them, and suggestions on how to complete scholarship applications.
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Find the Zoom links at https://www.collegeaccessfairfax.org
If you need one on one assistance in completing you FAFSA, our College Financial Aid Champion Mrs. Katrina Rowsey is available virtually. Please contact her at khrowsey@fcps.edu to schedule an appointment.
Don’t forget to follow the College & Career Center on Twitter for the latest updates @wphsccc
SAT/ACT TEST PREP
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. No test prep experience needed, just strong organization skills. Contact Marilyn Aboff, marilynaboff@yahoo.com, to learn more.
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.
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Next mocks:
ACT 1/22, 2/12, 3/5
SAT 1/22, 2/12, 3/12
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Winter Classes:
ACT starts 1/22/22
SAT started 12/11/21 Registration closed.
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Spring Classes:
SAT and ACT start 3/12/22
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More Resources available on the Test Prep Program Web Page
Questions? Contact Marilyn Aboff, marilynaboff@yahoo.com or info@applerouth.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. The e-book is delivered to your Applerouth account.
New Applerouth Webinars – College & Money Series:
- Let’s not mince words: college is expensive. The latest data show the average annual cost of tuition + fees at public four-year colleges is almost $30K for in-state students and over $44K for out-of-state students. For those attending private four-year colleges, the average cost is over $55K. Don’t let cost be the reason you don’t continue your education. Applerouth has the information you need to make 2022 the year you make a plan for college affordability. Sign up for the whole series or just the events that are of interest to you. If you can’t make it live, Applerouth will send you a recording after.
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How to Make College Affordable Wednesday, January 19th at 8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT College in the US is expensive, but it does not have to be out of reach for anyone. Join Claire Law for an in-depth conversation about the cost of college and how to find your family's path to an affordable degree.
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Financial Aid 101 Wednesday, January 26th at 8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT Don't miss this opportunity to hear directly from Chanell Thomas on how to apply for need-based financial aid and get all of your college affordability questions answered.
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How to Get a Scholarship Wednesday, February 2nd at 8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT Scholarships can help you pay for college and minimize student loan debt. In this workshop, Will Geiger will teach you about how to find and win best-fit scholarships.
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