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In this week’s WPHS News You Choose:
- Important Dates
- PTSA News
- School News Update
- 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 17: Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid Town Hall Virtual Meeting (Reg. link below)
May 18: Guitar Concert, 7:30 PM at WPHS Kogelman Theatre
May 20: Choir Spring Show, 7:00 PM at WPHS Springbank
May 24: Concert Band – End of Year Concert and Senior Night, 7:30 PM – WPHS Springbank
May 26: West Po’s Seniors Bash - Class of ’22 End of Year celebration (Tickets on sale now)
May 27: Last Day For our Class of ’22 Seniors. Seniors’ laptop returned deadline (Rm 131)
May 30: Holiday (Memorial Day)
June 2: Senior Awards, 9:00 AM, Springbank Auditorium followed by graduation practice (required attendance by all Seniors), and Senior picnic
June 3: Class of ’22 Graduation - WPHS Stadium – NO school for ALL students
Ceremony will be live-streamed.
June 6: Final 2021-’22 PTSA School Yr meeting (See below for details)
June 10: Final Day of School
PTSA Updates
Final 2021 –’22 School Year PTSA Meeting.
Please join us
June 6, 2022, PTSA General Meeting Backyard Gathering
Topic: 2022-23 Board Slate VOTE and Thank You to Our Volunteers!
8502 Crown Place, Alexandria
*Light dinner and refreshments provided – the meeting will be in-person only - not zoomed
2022-2023 Proposed Slate:
Tracy Dunn, President**
Liz Ver Hage, President-Elect
Laura Catron, VP Fundraising
Rachel Meadows, VP, News and Information
Jessy Johnson, VP, Student Recognition
Kendra Chambers, VP, Volunteers
Kenyatta Williams, Recording Secretary
Mandi Kernan, Treasurer
Libby Meares, Membership
Kristen Hardy, Teacher Appreciation
**already approved from last year's vote
Class of 2022 – West Po’s Senior Bash, End of Year Celebration
May 26, 2022, from 5:00 - 9:00 PM
To purchase tickets, scan QR code on attached flyer or https://westpotomacptsa.memberhub.com/store
- Event ticket - $35.00 and includes your admission to an evening of games, attractions, food, and 10 raffle tickets for your chance to win AMAZING prizes including a 32" LED Full HD Smart Roku Television, 2 - $222.00 Visa Gift Cards, JBL Flip 5 Portable Speaker. Win "Green" - $22 Cash on the Spot prizes, raffled every 30 mins.
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Tickets purchased by May 18 receive an additional 5 Raffle Ticket entries.
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
- 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
- Extra Graduation Tickets Raffle (2 available)
- Each prize package includes two guest ticketsto West Po graduation!
- $10 per raffle ticket or 5 for $50
Buy your virtual raffle tickets at https://westpotomacptsa.memberhub.com/store or scan the QR code on the attached flyer.
 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.
School News
West Potomac High School Student among the winners of the National Merit $2,500 Scholarship.
Congratulations to Senior, Grant Hamilton on winning the National Merit $2,500 Scholarship. Grant will be heading to Georgia Tech this Fall and plans to study Mathematics. The 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program started in October 2020 when juniors took the PSAT. In Fall 2021, the highest-scoring students in each state were named semifinalists, representing less than 1 percent of high school seniors in the U.S. Winners were chosen from 15,000 finalists based on "the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills, and potential for success in rigorous college studies," according to a National Merit Scholarship news release.
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/
May 27- Last School Day for Class of ’22 Seniors and final day for Seniors’ to return FCPS laptop (Rm 131). Reminder to download any material you wish to save for the future.
- Seniors, when you graduate, you will lose access to your files saved with FCPS- including your FCPS On laptop hard drive, H-Drive, and FCPS Google Drive. You should plan to download any material you would like to save prior to graduation. You can find directions here for downloading your data.
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
Support WP Orchestra:
Looking for a special gift to give to a graduating WPHS Senior or their family? Enjoy picnics and summer days - Our Wolverine Pride blankets are perfect for outdoor events, and indoor study sessions, and make a great custom gift for all our WPHS students. All proceeds benefit the orchestra. Please see attached flyer for details
WPHS Dance Team Fundraiser:
- Spring Clean and Help the West Potomac Dance Team!
Clean out your closets for a good cause! On Saturday, May 14 between 9:00 and 9:30 am, the WP 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. (This date was originally advertised as April 30.) Tax receipts will be available at drop-off. Please share this information with others! Questions? Contact Carrie Sessine at carriesessine@gmail.com.
Join Incoming Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Multilingual Virtual Town Hall on May 17
- On Tuesday, May 17, incoming superintendent Michelle Reid, Ed.D. will join staff, families, and students for a multilingual virtual town hall, from 7 to 8 p.m. Register online.
Can’t make this date? Dr. Reid will be hosting additional engagement sessions throughout the county after her official start date on July 1. Stay informed about community engagement opportunities by visiting our website.
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 – see above for ticket sales link.
May Seniors Newsletter:
- Please take a few minutes to check out the final Class of '22 Seniors Newsletter created/compiled by the Senior Class Officers to help their fellow classmates stay in the "know”
- Senior Newsletter.May 2022.pdf
Thank YOU, Class Officers!
Senior Class President: CJ Crombie
Senior Class VP: Matthew Verich
Senior Class Representative: Jessie Bodner
Senior Class Representative: Ashlynn Parker
Senior Class Representative: Aidan McClanahan
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, answer some questions. https://www.facebook.com/groups/wposeniors22/
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
June 2 – 9:00 am - Convocation at Springbank Auditorium
- 11:30 am - Graduation Practice, WP Stadium
- 1:00 pm - Senior Tailgating Event at Stadium
- 2:00 pm - Final Cap and Gown Distribution
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Graduation Day: The Class of 2022 at West Potomac High School Football Stadium. Graduation will be Friday, June 3, 2022, at 9:00 am
- WP Class of 2022 Signs – Celebrate your Senior
College and Career Center Updates:
Class of 2022 Reminders:
- Seniors who still need to complete the Senior Survey or make corrections received an email from Mrs. Young, College & Career Center Specialist last week. Seniors can stop by the Career Center before/after school or during lunch. Computers are available in the Career Center if a Senior needs assistance completing the survey. The survey must be completed prior to graduation!
- Seniors, we want to recognize you during our June 2, 2022 Senior Awards Ceremony. If you wish to be recognized for scholarships you have received AND will use, email your award letter to Mrs. Young in the Career Center. Scholarships include those awarded by the college the senior will attend and community scholarship committees.
- Seniors that have committed to military service (enlisted), plan to attend a Military Academy or College, or received an ROTC Scholarship will be recognized during the program. If you have committed to participate in ROTC (non-scholarship recipients) please email me ASAP. Deadlineto email Mrs. Young at kbyoung1@fcps.edu is May 20, 2022. Remember we can’t recognize you if you don’t let us know!
ACE Core Construction Skills Bootcamp Tuition Reduction!
- Are you a senior who is still finalizing your post-graduation plans? FCPS Adult and Community Education (ACE) is now able to offer the Core Construction Skills Bootcamp at a discounted tuition rate of only $260! This rigorous two-week introduction to construction skills covers topics such as Basic Safety, Hand and Power Tools, Construction Math, Communication Skills, Introduction to Construction Drawings, and Construction Careers. Interested students need to call ACE registration to receive the discounted rate: (703) 658-1201.
Summer Enrichment Opportunities:
- Summer is quickly approaching! It’s a great time for students to explore their interests and expand their horizons. Summer enrichment opportunities can be explored in Naviance under Collegesand Enrichment Programs.
SAT and ACT Test Prep
Summer classes/mocks open for registration!
View full schedule and Register Here.
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Next ACT Mocks:
9:15AM start
5/14, 7/23, 7/30, 8/13
Walk-in registration ($28) as space allows.
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Next SAT Mocks:
9:00AM start
5/14, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6
Walk-in registration ($28) as space allows.
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Summer Classes SAT & ACT
Registration open! Classes prep 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.
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