 Congratulations to all our Guitar students who performed in Wednesday Nights Concert! Great job!
In this week’s WPHS News You Choose:
- Important Dates
- Administration Annoucements
- PTSA News
- School News Update
- Senior News/Class of ’22 Updates
- College and Career Center Updates
- SAT/ACT Test Prep
- Athletics Reminders and Fundraisers
- Quick Links/Additional Resources
Important Dates
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, 6:00 – 10:00 PM
May 27: Last Day for Class of ’22 Seniors. Seniors’ laptop returned deadline (Rm 131)
May 27: Last day to return Senior Laptops/Chargers
May 30: Holiday (Memorial Day)
June 1: Orchestra Concert
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 Year meeting (See below for details)
June 9: Last day to return laptops/chargers
June 10: Final Day of School
Administration Announcements
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Congratulations to Grant Donavan Hamilton on being one of the 36 Fairfax County Seniors who were named winners of $2,500 scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Learn more about this awesome accomplishment here. We look forward to recognizing this achievement at our Senior Awards Celebration on June 2.
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Laptop Return - All Students are required to turn in their school issued laptops, chargers and sleeves. Seniors must return their laptop by May 27th and Underclassmen must return theirs by June 9th. Stop by the Tech Office in Room 131 to return your laptop. If you lost your charger, please prepay using MySchoolBucks.com, the fee is $23.
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Late Buses - The last day for late busses is next week, Thursday, May 26. Students may continue to request appointments to stay after with teachers but families will need to provide their own transportation.
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SOL Retakes and Make Ups - Students who missed their SOL or are eligible for a retake will receive an email by this evening with details on when and were they should report for SOL testing next week.
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Senior Attendance Reminder - A reminder that seniors last day of school is next Friday, May 27. Seniors are expected to attend all classes through next Friday. If you have an excused absence next week, parents/guardians should follow normal procedures with our attendance office. Any senior not in a class through the end of the week will be marked absent.
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End of Year Culminating Activity Schedule - A reminder that all end of year testing including the culminating activity schedule for seniors and 9th-11th graders can be found here.
PTSA Updates
Class of 2022 – West Po’s Senior Bash, End of Year Celebration (NEW EVENT TIME)
- 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. Door prizes are raffled every 30 mins! Event Flyer here.
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Volunteers Needed: If you are a member of the Wolverine Nation and would like to volunteer your time (or donate needed items) to the May 26th Senior Bash (Parents from all Grades welcomed), please click below to sign up: (With the recent Event start time change – the original times of the volunteer spots were affected. Updated sign-up is being worked on and will be available by May 21 at 1:00 PM
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49AEAC2EA2FCC16-class
WP Class of 2022 Raffles, to benefit Senior Celebration Events: May 8 – May 22
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Final HOURS TO Purchase June 3rd Graduation – Reserved Parking Spot and Extra Guest Tickets Raffle Tickets.
- Premium Graduation Reserved Parking Package (2 Available)
- Each prize package includes a reserved parking space at West Po 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 tickets to West Po graduation!
- $10 per raffle ticket or 5 for $50
- This is a great opportunity to win a reserved parking spot and/or extra guest tickets. Due to the lack of donated tickets, the school does not have extra tickets to allocate.
- Buy your virtual raffle tickets at https://westpotomacptsa.memberhub.com/store or scan the QR code on the attached flyer. Class of 2022 Raffle 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.
Final 2021 –’22 School Year PTSA Meeting.
- Please join us on June 6, 2022, at 6:30 PM for the PTSA June General Meeting Backyard Gathering
- *Light dinner and refreshments provided – the meeting will be in-person only - not zoomed
- Host: Tanya Stamos, PTSA President Address: 8502 Crown Place, Alexandria
- Topic: 2022-23 Board Slate VOTE and Thank You to Our Volunteers!
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
School News
WPHS Library News:
- The library staff is extremely happy with the number of books that were checked out this school year. However, now is the time for students to return them. There are some books that are long overdue. Overdue notices were sent to students and parents on Monday, May 16th. Please take a look around your house to see if you have any of them. Books can be brought to the library or placed on the cart just outside the library doors. Please let us know if you have any questions (WPHSLibrary@fcps.edu).
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/
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.
Senior News/Class of 22 Updates:
- 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. Door prizes are raffled every 30 mins! Event Flyer here.
May Seniors Newsletter:
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
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,
Graduation is quickly approaching! You're almost there, but there are still a few weeks left & final items to complete.
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Senior Survey: Seniors who HAVE NOT completed the Senior Survey or need to make corrections have been contacted by their counselor and by Mrs. Young. Please come to the Career Center before school, after school or during your lunch The Senior Survey is a mandatory requirement that must be completed prior to graduation.
- ***If you are planning on attending college & your survey is not complete/includes an error, it will delay Student Services sending your final transcript after graduation. This delay may impact your ability to register for classes.***
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Senior Awards Deadline May 23rd: We want to recognize you during our Senior Awards Ceremony to be held on June 2, 2022. 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.
- Deadline to email Mrs. Young at kbyoung1@fcps.eduis Monday, May 23, 2022. Remember we can’t recognize you if you don’t let us know!
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NOVA Rep Visit May 24th: Our NOVA Admissions Representative Ms. Acosta will be in the Career Center on Tuesday, May 24th during ALL lunches to answer last-minute questions from seniors planning on attending NOVA this fall. Please note that Mrs. Acosta will NOT be here to register students for classes
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FAFSA Assistance on May 19th & May 26th: Our FAFSA Champion Ms. Rowsey will be in the Career Center on May 19th & May 26th during ALL lunches to provide assistance to any senior who may still have questions or need assistance with your FAFSA.
SAT and 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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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.
More Resources:
WPHS Athletics Reminders and Fundraisers
Sports Physical Night
Wolverine Parents, it’s time to start planning for the 2022-23 high school sports seasons. The first step for students to be eligible to participate with any West Potomac sports teams, including tryouts, workouts and green days, is to complete a sports physical on a VHSL Pre-participation Physical Examination (PPE) form. The sports physicals for the current school year will expire on June 30th2022. The West Potomac High School Athletic Training Program will be offering sports physicals at WPHS on Tuesday June, 7th. The completed physical will stay on file at school and be good for all sports participation both in and out of season for the 2022-23 school year. This event is a fundraiser for the WP Athletic Training Program and proceeds go to support student athletes in all sports. The cost of the physical is $50 and all students must register online. Register now while there is space available.
Volunteers: We are always looking for medical and non-medical volunteers to assist us for the event. If you are interested in helping out (and will be available from 5 – 8pm on 6/7) click on this link to register as a volunteer. You will be given more information as we get closer to the night.
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