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SOL and AP Testing continues next week. See the full testing calendar on the West Potomac website.
In this week’s WPHS News You Choose:
- Important Dates
- PTSA News
- School News Update
- Class of 2023 Senior Pictures
- Senior News/Class of ’22 Updates
- College and Career Center Updates
- SAT/ACT Test Prep
- Quick Links/Additional Resources
Important Dates
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
PTSA Updates
Class of 2022 – West Po’s Senior Bash, End of Year Celebration
SAVE AND SUPPORT THE PTSA
- Celebrate our Seniors '22' and shout it from the rooftops with graduation announcements from Minted! Not only will Minted give our members 20% off on cards, but they will donate 15% back to our WPHS PTSA! Make sure to use our secret code, FUNDRAISEPOTOMAC! Thank you in advance and let's show off our 2022 Grads!! Thank you for your support!
- Graduating seniors will also need presents to celebrate and all of the items necessary to leave home and go on their own! So don't forget that AMAZON also supports our PTSA through their AMAZON SMILES program. All you need to do is register the name "West Potomac High School PTSA" and that's it! All purchases that qualify will automatically donate a % of your purchase back to our PTSA all year round! Thank you for your support!
WP Class of 2022 Raffles, to benefit Senior Celebration Events: May 8 – May 22
- Win A Reserved Parking Space and extra tickets to June 3rd Graduation
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Premium Graduation Reserved Parking Package (2 Available)
- Each prize package includes a reserved parking space at WestPo on graduation day! Two guest tickets and West Potomac Wolverines throw blanket.
- $25 per raffle ticket or 6 for $100
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Extra Graduation Tickets Raffle (2 available)
- Each prize package includes two guest tickets to West Po graduation!
- $10 per raffle ticket or 5 for $50
- Buy your virtual raffle tickets at https://westpotomacptsa.memberhub.com/store or scan QR code on the attached flyer. Raffle Flyer here.
- Raffle will end on May 22 at midnight. Winners will be notified by phone and/or e-mail and an announcement will be made on the Class of '22 Facebook page. Raffle Questions? Contact Lisa Weiner at lkweiner@gmail.com. Thank you to the families who donated the Stadium Blankets and Guest tickets. All Proceeds Benefit the Class of 2022 Senior Celebration Events.
Class of 2023 Senior Picture Information
- The WPHS senior portrait scheduling site has been opened for 6/17 & 6/21-24! Rising seniors can begin scheduling appointments for the June dates now. Families will also be notified directly by Legacy Studios. Additional appointments will be available in late August and late October.
- Scheduling link: https://seniors.legacystudios.com/west-potomac-hs-alexandria-va-2/
School News
Announcement from the WP Pyramid Substance Abuse Prevention:
The FPC will be hosting an Alcohol Education Presentation on May 11, 2022. Two FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Specialists will be presenting on some important information on youth and alcohol misuse. The presentation will take place during the next Fairfax Prevention Coalition meeting, on May 11th at 1 pm, virtually.
WPHS Chorus Boosters News:
- Chorus Boosters will be holding a car wash at Aldersgate Church on Saturday, May 14 from 10 am to 2 pm. Please spread the word and come out to support the Chorus Program. All donations are welcome and appreciated! Proceeds will help support our scholarship program and clinician-provided workshops. Location: 1301 Collingwood Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308
WPHS Band News:
Jazz Dance, May 13, 8:30 – 10:30 PM, Springbank
- Our Jazz Bands will have their last gig of the year in our Springbank Jazz Club (aka Springbank Auditorium stage). Tickets are REQUIRED and are $5 each. Tickets will be on sale at lunches next week and at the door.
Senior News/Class of 22 Updates:
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May 26, 2022 - Class of 2022 – West Po’s Senior Bash, from 5:00 - 9:00 PM
May 27: Last Day for Seniors
- All laptops must be returned to room 131
- All dues and financial obligations must be paid before receiving cap and gown. Pay online at myschoolbucks.com
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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, and 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:
- Seniors must complete the FCPS Senior Survey to let FCPS & WPHS know their post-graduation plans. Mrs. Young sent an email to every senior that has not completed the survey or needs to make an edit to their survey. Seniors should check their netemail or contact Mrs. Young at kbyoung1@fcps.edu if you have questions.
- 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 grads (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.
- Students interested in summer enrichment opportunities can explore opportunities in Naviance. Students can go to Naviance > Enrichment Programs for more information.
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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More Resources:
FCPS News /Quick Links
Save The Date: Meet the Incoming Superintendent at a Virtual Town Hall on May 17
On Tuesday, May 17, incoming superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will join staff, families, and students for a multilingual virtual town hall, starting at 7 p.m. Dr. Reid will be hosting additional engagement sessions throughout the county after her official start date on July 1.
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