 On February 24 WPHS Guitar and Chorus hosted an Open Mic Coffee House in our Cafe.
In this week’s WPHS News You Choose:
- Important Dates
- Career Pathways Study
- PTSA News
- School News Update
- Senior News/Class of ’22 Updates
- College and Career Center Updates
- Athletics Reminders
- SAT/ACT Test Prep
- FCPS Opportunities and Quick Links
March 7: PTSA Membership Meeting at 6:30 PM (Virtual)
March 9: Class of 2023 College Planning Night, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
March 10: Chick-Fil-A, PTSA Fundraiser (Pre-order needed)
March 16: Five Guys Restaurant Night, Class of ’22 Fundraiser, 3:30 – 7:30 PM
March 19: Mulch Sale, Wolverine Athletic Booster Club Fundraiser
March 22: Seniors Breakfast – Class of ’22 Celebrations
March 31: End of Third Quarter - 2-hour Early Release
April 1: Student Holiday (Teacher Workday)
April 4 -8: Holiday (Spring Break)
April 30: Junior and Senior Prom- Renaissance Hotel in Crystal City (Details to follow)
May 30: Holiday (Memorial Day)
June 2: Senior Convocation
June 3: Class of ’22 Graduation - WPHS Stadium
Career Pathways Study
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has partnered with FourPoint Education Partners, a national consultancy based in Maryland, to assess our current pathway elective courses and career pathway programs. Our middle and high school students will be receiving an email inviting them to participate in a brief survey. The email will be sent to their school email address and will be coming from Naviance with a subject titled: Student Survey Pathways Study. Participation in the survey is optional. Students will have the opportunity to complete this survey during Monday and Wednesday next week in Advisory.
In addition, high school parents will have an opportunity to provide feedback. More information will follow soon.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Garner at bmgarner@fcps.edu
PTSA Updates
- Upcoming: WP PTSA General Meeting: March 7 - Please join us Monday, March 7, at 6:30 via the regular Zoom link below. Our guest will be Ms. Rebecca Watt. Ms. Watt teaches World History II and Sociology at West Potomac. She is also the AP Testing Coordinator, and will be speaking to us about upcoming AP testing and any 2022 updates and changes to the tests.
- Join Zoom Meeting, Monday 3/7/22, @ 6:30pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89841419100?pwd=ZDFMNlRQYVVqeTIxdW1wWWpJay9Wdz09
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March 10 - Chick-Fil-A night is here!! WP PTSA is bringing delicious Chick Fil A sandwiches to WPHS - Thurs., March 10 from 5 – 6:30 PM. Pre-order only event https://westpotomacptsa.memberhub.com/store
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Pickup will be is at WPHS —Kiss and Ride - 6500 Quander Road, Alexandria, VA.
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Meal Prices: $7.00 includes CFA sandwich, chips and drink or CFA Sandwich only: $6.50
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Pre-order deadline: - Monday, March 7 by 10:00 p.m.
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See more information on our flyer!
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Class of ’22 – Five Guys Fundraiser: March 16
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Need dinner on the go? Five Guys to the rescue! Five Guys is showing their support for the Class of 2022! Visit either the Quander Road or Hybla Valley location on March 16th between 3:30 and 7:30 PM.
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20% of all sales benefit our Senior Class Fund. See flyer for more details.
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Amazon Smiles
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Shopping through Amazon Smiles continues to be a great passive way for our PTSA to earn funds! Since most of us use Amazon on a weekly basis (if not daily!), the only effort it requires is to purchase through the Amazon Smiles link or even better, on your phone App. Just choose the West Potomac High School PTSA for your charitable foundation and that's it!
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School News
Fairfax County Champions of Character
- The Fairfax County Champions of Character Awards program honors youth, coaches and parents for extraordinary service in pursuing victory with honor on and off the field of competition. Instituted by the Fairfax County Athletic Council, this program aims to support the ennobling tradition of amateur athletics in cultivating teamwork, leadership, good sportsmanship and community service.
- We are proud to share that two Wolverines are receiving Champions of Character Awards!! Congratulations to senior athlete Owen Joachim and Assistant Boys Basketball Coach Dr. David Houston Jr.
- The 2022 Champions of Character Awards Taped Event will be made available on the Champions of Character webpage starting at 4:30pm on Tuesday March 8, 2022 at this link.
Course Selection Update
- School counselors are working hard to follow up with students who missed or were absent during their initial academic advising appointment. If you have not met with your counselor to select classes, please stop by and see your counselor this week.
- All student course selections must be finalized by Friday, March 11.
- If you have emailed your counselor a course change, please be patient with their response as they are working to meet with students and respond to emails as quickly as possible. If you email a class change by March 11, we will make the update.
- A reminder, there are no changes from March 12 – April 15 while WPHS Administration finalizes staffing for 22-23 school year. April 16 – May 13 changes will be accepted on a space available basis. There are no changes after May 13.
Class of 2023 College Planning Night
- On Wednesday, March 9th, Student Services will be hosting a College Planning Night for all Junior students and Families from 6 pm – 8 pm. This will be an in-person event and will be available in both English and Spanish. We are excited to welcome representatives from Longwood, Virginia Tech, University of Mississippi, Radford, and NOVA who will share information on the college search process, application platforms, the college admissions review process, financial aid and scholarships.
West Potomac Band – Indoor Drumline
- Congratulations to our Indoor Drumline for their 1st place finish in their class at the Atlantic Indoor Association’s competition held Feb. 26th at Potomac HS in Dumfries. Kudos to all the Indoor Drumline students for their hard work and to the percussion staff, Joey Fogleson and Marcia McCants. Marcia is a West Po alum and former member of Wolverine Band! Two more competitions are coming up: March 12 - Mt. Vernon HS, Alexandria, VA; March 19 - Powhatan HS, Powhatan, VA
WPHS Dance Team:
- Sign-ups Now Open for Summer Dance Camps!
- The West Potomac Dance Team is offering three weeks of summer dance camp at West Potomac for rising Kindergarten through 8th Grades. Dates are June 20-24, July 11-15, and July 18-22. Check out the this flyer for details!
Senior News/Class of 22 Updates:
- Check out the Feb. ’22 Senior newsletter compiled by class officers
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Graduation Tickets: Each Senior will receive 6 tickets for graduation. This number was determined based on the number of Seniors graduating and stadium capacity.
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WP Class of 2022 Signs – Celebrate your Senior
- The cost is $20. To purchase: https://westpotomacptsa.memberhub.com/store
- Questions: Shauna Hamilton at shaunahamilton@mac.com. Pick-up details will be provided after your order is received. Once these are sold – There will not be another run. Stakes are provided with the purchase of the signs to display in the yard or signs can be hung indoors using some command tape.
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April 30: Juniors and Senior Prom - Renaissance Hotel in Crystal City (More details to follow)
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Class of ’22 Senior School Dues: Senior dues are $50 - these funds will cover the Cap and Gown, Diploma Covers, and Senior Shirts and Activities.
- Payments can be made now through your students myschoolbucks.comacct. Once logged in, at the top, there is a School Store drop-down option, or click on the "School Fees/School Store Payment." button. This screen may pop up - Welcome to the Fairfax County Public Schools School Store
- Click on Browse All Items. Different category buttons menu option will display, use the “next” arrow at bottom of the page to scroll to next page/menu options until you see "Class of 2022 Senior Dues" box - Click select, your Seniors name should be in the drop-down option. If you are unable to pay through your child’s myschoolbucks.com, please pay by check payable to West Potomac High School. Thanks to everyone who has paid!
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Senior Convocation - June 2 at 9:00 am
- Convocation is our Senior Honors and Awards ceremony where seniors are recognized for their academic accomplishments and scholarship awards. Honor graduates will also be recognized and receive an “honor medal” to wear on graduation day. An Honor Graduate is a senior who has earned an overall cumulative grade point average of 4.0 and higher over their entire high school career.
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June 3: Class of ’22 Graduation 9:00 am, - West Potomac High School: Dietze Stadium
- Rain Date: Saturday, June 4, 2022, at 9:00 AM
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Class of '22 Facebook page: Created as an additional platform to help share info with Senior families, to ask a question, provide an answer, etc. https://www.facebook.com/groups/wposeniors22/
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March 22 Event – Senior Celebration- Breakfast: - Additional info and sign-up to follow.
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End Of Year Graduation and/or Class of ‘22 Party – Volunteers Needed for researching options and Fundraising Needed.
College and Career Center Updates:
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#WhatsYourCareerWolverines
- On Monday, March 7th,, a former WPHS Wolverine and current senior at Virginia Tech will visit the Career Center during each lunch period. She is studying in the College of Natural Resources and the Environment majoring in Wildlife Conservation. Students will have the opportunity to hear from a current college student about her experiences at VA Tech, this field of study, and other majors the College of Natural Resources and the Environment has to offer. All students are welcome to attend and pre-registration is not required.
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ASVAB Test Registration Open!!!
- Registration is now open for the ASVAB test which will be administered here at West Potomac High School on Tuesday morning, April 12th. This test is open to ALL juniors and seniors. It is another opportunity for students if they missed taking the ASVAB when administered last November or if they need to re-take it for entrance into the military. Students should check their fcpsschools.net email for details, including the registration form. Registration is open until Friday, March 25th at 4:00 pm. See Mrs. Young in the Career Center or email kbyoung1@fcps.edu if you have questions.
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SAVE THE DATE: NOVA: What’s Next - MARCH 29, 2022:
- Seniors who have completed their NOVA applications make sure to attend the "NOVA: What's Next" session. Our representative will be here during all lunch periods to explain next steps to attend NOVA, including how & when to register for classes. Pre-registration is not required!
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FCPS’ Trades for Tomorrow (T4T) courses T4T courses offer current FCPS students opportunities to participate in apprenticeship, trade, and industrial education opportunities. Future development of our T4T program includes defined pathways for students to enter the workforce following successful completion of a course sequence, apprenticeship, and testing.
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Learn more about T4T from Kevin Cruz Lovo, a former student who now works for FCPS as a refrigeration technician.
Athletics Reminders
WPHS Athletics Winter Awards Ceremony:
- We are hosting our Winter Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, March 8th.The Ceremony will begin at 7:00 PM in the Springbank Auditorium. We are excited to celebrate an amazing and successful Winter Season.
OUR MULCH SALE IS BACK!
- The Wolverine Athletic Booster Club (WABC) MULCH SALE is back! Covid cancelled many of our large fundraisers, but the 2022 MULCH SALE is your opportunity to support West Potomac Athletics and spruce up your landscape for spring.
- $6 each for a large bag (3 cubic feet) of brown shredded hardwood mulch - this is a great deal!
- FREE delivery for orders of 25 bags or more.
- Add $25 for delivery for orders under 25.
- Mulch will be delivered and unloaded by West Potomac student athletes on Saturday, March 19.
- For those picking up, bags will be available at Carl Sandburg Middle School between 9am-3pm, on March 19.
- ALL PROCEEDS support West Potomac Athletics, so join your friends and neighbors and order your mulch today!
SAT/ACT TEST PREP:
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Best Volunteer Opportunity EVER! Do you have freshman and/or younger students? Well, SAT/ACT tests are in your future. Be on the cutting edge of changes to the official tests and college admissions by chairing the PTSA’s Test Prep Program! No test prep experience is needed just strong organization and customer service skills. Contact Marilyn Aboff, marilynaboff@yahoo.com, to learn more about managing this rewarding program.
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Most students will show a strong preference for either the SAT or ACT format. This preference usually results in students naturally testing the SAT equivalent of 100 points higher on their preferred test. Mock tests are offered on campus to help students determine their preferred format and establish baseline test scores – not to mention the benefits of practice. Sophomores can make their junior year less hectic by determining test preference now! Juniors, get a little extra practice!
- Sophomores, now through May is a great time to take mocks and determine your test preference!
- Juniors, mock tests are perfect for practicing for the real thing!
View full schedule and Register Here.
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Next ACT Mocks:
3/12, 4/23, 5/14
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Next SAT Mocks:
3/12, 4/23, 5/14
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Spring Classes:
SAT and ACT start 3/12/22 and prep for the June official tests
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All on-campus classes and mock tests are in Gunston, Room 190 pod. Park in Academy lot, enter door 10/Academy.
More Resources:
Online Free Applerouth Webinars
Path to College: What Juniors Need to Know Now
03/15/22 8:00pm Sign Up
Path to College: What Sophomores Need to Know Now
03/22/22 8:00pm Sign Up
Path to College: What Freshmen Need to Know Now
03/29/22 8:00pm Sign Up
FCPS News and Links
Teen Job Fairs Help Students Make the Most of Opportunities
- Fairfax County high school students looking for their first part-time job, summer and seasonal job opportunities, or who want more information about potential career pathways, are invited to attend one of two upcoming teen job fairs and resume building workshops. Local businesses and agencies will be on hand to offer a range of opportunities including part-time employment, internships, and volunteer work for prospective students.
- Volunteer opportunities and resume building workshops will also be available for younger students. The job fairs will be held on Saturday, March 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. at West Springfield High School, and Saturday, March 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Chantilly High School.
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Registration for the job fairs is available online.
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