 Thursday evening was our Senior Art Show. Congratulations to all our amazing artists and best wishes next year!
In this week’s WPHS News You Choose:
- Important Dates
- Reminders
- PTSA News
- School News Update
- Senior News/Class of ’22 Updates
- College and Career Center Updates
- SAT/ACT Test Prep
- Quick Links/Additional Resources
 On Monday we celebrated our 3rd Quarter Rising Stars! Great Job Wolverines! Keep up the great work!!
Important Dates
May 2: PTSA Meeting, 6:30 PM (Virtual)
May 2: Staff/Teacher Appreciation Luncheon.
May 2 -6: Teacher Appreciation Week.
May 5: Five Guys Fundraiser to Benefit Class of ’22. 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM
May 13: Jazz Dance, 8:30 – 10:30 PM, Springbank
May 18: Guitar Concert, WPHS at 7:30 PM
May 24: Concert Band – End of Year Concert and Senior Night, 7:30 PM - Springbank
May 26: West Po’s Seniors Bash - Class of ’22 End of Year celebration (Tickets on sale now)
May 30: Holiday (Memorial Day)
June 2: Senior Awards, 9:00 AM, Springbank Auditorium followed by graduation practice, and Senior picnic
June 3: Class of ’22 Graduation - WPHS Stadium – NO school for ALL students
Ceremony will be live-streamed.
June 10: Final Day of School
Reminders
Next week we begin testing season and a slightly different bell schedule. Below are a few reminders:
- All students should have received their SOL testing schedule last Friday, April 22, via email. Over the last week, parents were also emailed a copy of that SOL testing schedule.
- Our Full AP and SOL Testing Schedule including the Bell Schedule for May 4 – May 12 is available here.
- A reminder that students will take their SOLs on their personal FCPS laptop. It is important that students continue to bring a fully charged laptop to school everyday.
 On Wednesday we recognized our 3rd Quarter All A Honor Roll. Great job Wolverines!!
PTSA Updates
Congratulations, Dr. Millard!!
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We are so excited to announce that our FABULOUS Principal Tangy Millard is now DOCTOR Principal Tangy Millard! Dr. Millard completed her PhD in Education from George Washington University. This is an amazing accomplishment! Dr. Millard, we are PROUD of you every day!
WP Staff/Teacher Appreciation Luncheon:
- Monday, May 2, the PTSA, with support from the Dushaw Family (of Southside 815 & Northside 10 restaurants) will kick off National Teacher Appreciation Week with a tailgate lunch for all West Potomac faculty, administration, and staff!.
- Please check out the volunteer spot for donations requested https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094FABAE2FA46-wphs5. Drink and gift card donations are needed by Sunday, May 1st by 1:00 PM. Desert donations are asked to be delivered to the school on Monday, May 2nd by 10 am.
West Potomac PTSA General Meeting, Monday 5/2/22
- We are looking forward to seeing everyone at our VIRTUAL PTSA meeting at 6:30 pm THIS Monday night. We will confirm the PTSA Board slate for next year, and hear about the WP goings-on from Dr. Tangy Millard. Please Zoom in at the link below.
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It's Great to Be A West Potomac Wolverine!! Link to join Zoom Meeting
- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89841419100?pwd=ZDFMNlRQYVVqeTIxdW1wWWpJay9Wdz09
Five Guys Fundraiser- May 5 to benefit the Class of ’22. 3:30 and 7:30 PM.
- Clean Kitchen? Love our West Po Seniors? Five Guys for the Win!
- Visit either the Quander Road or Hybla Valley location on May 5th between 3:30 and 7:30 PM.
- 20% of all sales benefit our Senior Class Fund. Event Flyer available here.
School News
2022 Loving Me Girls Conference
Mother’s Day Tulip Sale to support the Class of 2024. April 21 – May 6, 2022
- Bring the beauty of four-inch potted tulip plants to someone special in your life. Pre-order today - plants are available to be purchased for $10.00 through your students’, myschoolbucks.com acct. until May 4th. Parents or students can pick up their plants after school on May 5 or 6 in room 405. For more information, please feel free to contact Ms. Hackshaw in room 405 or at chackshaw@fcps.edu. Event Flyer available here.
- Would you like to make a difference? Please help AP Testing go smoothly? Sign up to help proctor!
Jazz Dance, May 13, 8:30 – 10:30 PM, Springbank
- The West Po Jazz bands are back for their last gig of the year. Stay tuned for ticket information.
WPHS Dance Fundraisers:
- Spring Clean and Help the West Potomac Dance Team!
- Clean out your closets for a good cause! On Saturday, April 30 between 8:30 and 9:00 am, the West Potomac Dance Team will be collecting clean, gently used clothing and soft furnishings (bedding, pillows, etc.). These items will be donated to the Unique thrift store in Falls Church. Pack items in clean trash bags and drop them off at the big blue bin outside entrance 3A of the Springbank building at West Potomac. Tax receipts will be available at drop-off. Please share this information with others! Questions? Contact Carrie Sessine at carriesessine@gmail.com.
Senior News/Class of 22 Updates:
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Class of 2022 – West Po’s Senior Bash
- Volunteer Sign-up Spot coming soon
Decision Day- May 1
- We are looking forward to celebrating your Seniors’ "Decision Day" with you on Monday, May 2! Please plan to wear your college/ military/ career shirt. If you post photos during the day on social media, don't forget to tag West Potomac @theWPboard as well as the Career Center @wphsccc.
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June 3rd – Graduation Day. Each student will receive 6 graduation tickets. The school does not have any extra tickets. Graduation Ceremony will be live-streamed.
- Seniors will the following exam/culminating activity
- May 24 – 2 & 4 periods
- May 25 - 1 & 5 periods
- May 26 – 6 & 8 periods
- May 27 – 7 period – this will be seniors last day
- Seniors do not have to attend school on May 31, June 1 but cap and gowns will be distributed from 3:30 – 6:00 by alpha. The schedule will be posted on Tuesday.
- June 2 – 9:00 – Convocation, graduation practice and Senior Picnic
Join the Class of '22 Facebook page:
- Looking to Connect with other Senior Parents as we navigate these final days of High School
- Created as an additional platform by a Senior parent to assist other Senior parents to get connected to ask a question, provide an answer, https://www.facebook.com/groups/wposeniors22/
- WP Class of 2022 Signs – Celebrate your Senior
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.com acct.
College and Career Center Updates:
- The Class of 2022 Senior Awards Program will be held on June 2nd. During the program, seniors will be recognized for scholarships they have earned AND will be using. Seniors who are planning to join the military after graduation AND have contracted will also be recognized. Students MUST submit their award letters for scholarships or proof that they have contracted with the military to Mrs. Young in the Career Center at kbyoung1@fcps.edu.
- The Core Construction Bootcamp is a 2-week intro class where students can learn skills to get an entry level construction job or continue into an apprenticeship. The class will be held at Edison HS (Academy) from 6/21 – 7/1. It is a great opportunity for students who may still be undecided about what to do next or for students who did not take CTE classes. Students must be recent grad (c/o 2022 is eligible). Industry-recognized credentials can be earned that are recognized across the U.S. It’s also an opportunity to meet employers. There are scholarships available that will help cover the cost associated with this class.
SAT and ACT Test Prep
Additional seats ADDED for the 5/14 mock SAT!
View full schedule and Register Here.
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Next ACT Mocks:
9:15AM start
5/14
Walk-in registration ($28) as space allows.
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Next SAT Mocks:
9:00AM start
5/14
Walk-in registration ($28) as space allows.
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Summer Classes SAT & ACT
Registration opens soon! Tentative start date 7/23 prepping for 8/27 SAT and 9/10 ACT.
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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.
Why Try the ACT?
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Accepted Everywhere – yes, really! Every college accepts it without prejudice.
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It’s Concrete – The SAT can be abstract but the ACT is more straightforward without the added step of interpreting the question. ACT is clear about what you are being asked.
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No Hunting for Specific Lines – There are no multi-step questions in the ACT Reading section, so no time spent hunting for evidence in specific lines.
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Less Fatigue – The ACT sections are short so you don’t have to worry about focus fade or boredom setting in.
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Aggressive Guessing Yields High Scores – ACT is fast paced, but you can guess on select problems and do great!
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Straightforward Word Problems – ACT word problems are simple and the correct operations are more obvious than on the SAT. No pulling equations out of complex narratives!
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Science Section is not hard-core science! The questions are all about testing your ability to move quickly through charts, tables, and graphs.
Applerouth Free Webinars
SAT v. ACT: The differences, the timelines, and expectations of colleges
05/03/22
8:00pm EDT / 5:00pm PDT Duration: 1h 00m
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College Admissions Testing in 2022
05/09/22
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