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Congratulations West Potomac Class of 2022!!!
In this week’s WPHS News You Choose:
- Important Dates
- Reminders from WPHS Administration
- 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
June 6: Final 2021-’22 PTSA School Year meeting (See below for details)
June 6 - June 9: Half Days - 11:35am Dismissal
June 10: Final Day of School – 10:10am Dismissal
August 18: 22-23 Schedules go live in StudentVue/ParentVue at 6am
August 18: New Student Orientation 8:10am-12pm
August 19: Wolverine Welcome 3:30-5:30pm
August 22: First Day of School
A message from WPHS Administration:
Congratulations to the Class of 2022! Thank you to all who made this morning’s Graduation a wonderful and beautiful celebration. We wish all our Graduates the best! We are proud of you!
A reminder to our 9th-11th grade families - next week Monday through Thursday dismissal is at 11:35am. Next Friday we will dismiss at 10:10am. We are excited for a great last week of school! As a reminder here is our schedule for the week.
Wish you a wonderful weekend.
WPHS Administration
PTSA Updates
Final 2021 –’22 School Year PTSA Meeting.
Please join us Monday, June 6, 2022, at 6:30 PM for the final 2021 – ’22 PTSA School Year General Meeting and Backyard Gathering event.
*Light dinner and refreshments provided. The June meeting will be zoomed from 6:30 – 6:50 PM and we will vote on PTSA Board slate for next year, followed by a little get together.
Host: Tanya Stamos, PTSA President Address: 8502 Crown Place, Alexandria
Topic: 2022-23 Board Slate VOTE and Thank You to Our Volunteers! COME for the VOTE,
STAY for the FOOD!
Link to join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89841419100?pwd=ZDFMNlRQYVVqeTIxdW1wWWpJay9Wdz09
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
Best Volunteer Opportunity EVER! Do you have college-bound 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.
 This past Wednesady we had a beautiful Spring Pyramid Orchestra Concert. Congrats to all our current and future Wolverines on a great performance!
School News Update
WPHS Library News:
Did you forget something? Please return your "WPHS Property” borrowed book(s) back to the library! Only Five school days left. 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).
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
Religious and Cultural Observance Days Regulation Revised
In response to a request from the School Board, FCPS has updated its regulation related to religious and cultural observance days (“O” Days). Changes to the regulation include:
- New material can be introduced on religious and cultural observance days provided that the content is made accessible in Schoology and teachers support absent students.
- Graded assignments or activities may occur as long as there are opportunities for students absent because of a religious and cultural observance to make up the assignment or activity.
- Details are provided for days on which an observance begins at sundown (1/2 O Day).
The regulation was drafted with input from principals who were charged with making recommendations to prioritize instruction while honoring religious and cultural observances.
Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications Due This Summer
- For the past two years, the federal government has provided no-cost meals to all public-school students without the need to complete the annual Free and Reduced-Price Meal application. The extension of the no-cost meals benefit to all students is expected to expire at the end of this school year, meaning families must submit an application and be approved to be eligible for free and reduced price meals for the 2022-23 school year.
- Interested families are encouraged to submit the Free and Reduced-Price Meal application before the first day of the 22-23 school year. The online application will be available later this summer and accessible via the FCPS homepage.
- Students approved for Free and Reduced-Price Mealsmay qualify for additional benefits such as waived or reduced fees for instruments, uniforms, field trips, FCPS class fees, and Parktakes
Summer Meal Service
- No-cost summer meals will be served at all FCPS summer school locations this year. Please visit our websitefor updated information during the summer.
Class of ’22 Seniors News:
WP Class of 22 - Happy Graduation Day!
“Your life is your story, and the adventure ahead of you is the journey to fulfill your own purpose and potential.” – Kerry Washington
Class of 2023 – Rising Seniors News:
Attention Class of 2023 parents/guardians!
Belinda Bault and Heather Condon, Class Parents for 2023, would love your suggestions, fundraising ideas, help planning Senior events and more. Please join the ‘23 Facebook group page for all the important information related to 2023 activities and on how you can be involved!
You can search West Potomac Class of 2023 Parent/ Families Group or copy and paste the link below.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2375133515962843
If you are not on Facebook and have questions, suggestions or want to volunteer, you can email us at westpo2023@gmail.com
College and Career Center Updates:
Congratulations to the Class of 2022!!! Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors!
- Wolverines! You did it!!! We did it!!! Congratulations to every student, parent, guardian, and faculty member for our collective hard work & determination to successfully complete our first full year of in person learning since March of 2019. On a personal note, thank you to entire West Potomac family. Your warm welcome at the beginning of the year extended throughout the entire year with each opportunity I experienced to get to know students and families. I hope that everyone will have a safe summer that also includes time to rest and recharge.
- Please note that the Career Center will be closed for the summer beginning June 14th. I will not be available via phone or email. When school re-opens for the 2022-2023 school year, the Career Center will be open Monday – Friday from 8 am – 4 pm. I will be available to meet with students and parents virtually or by phone to assist students. Appointments can be scheduled by sending an email to Mrs. Young at kbyoung1@fcps.edu if interested in scheduling a time to meet. I can also be reached via phone at 703-718-2548.
- May – June ’22 WPHS College and Career Center Newsletter
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
7/23, 7/30, 8/13
Walk-in registration ($28) as space allows.
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Next SAT Mocks:
9:00AM start
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.
Understanding Test-Optional Admissions - Many more colleges have gone test-optional as a temporary response to COVID and are treating this as a “pilot program” before determining whether to make it a permanent policy. Check college admissions pages for policy changes as this plays out.
Test-optional does not mean test-blind! Test-blind schools do not accept or consider test scores at all. Test-optional means that SAT/ACT scores are not required to submit an application. This does not mean that the scores are not a factor in the admissions decision.
Do students really need to take an official SAT or ACT? For many, the answer is yes. Without the test, you may be eliminating an important asset in your college application. Strong scores can help show that you’re academically competitive or help earn merit aid (even at test-optional schools). Test-optional means you can choose whether you submit the scores as part of your application.
More Resources:
FCPS News /Quick Links
Want to Be a FCPS Teacher? Join a Virtual Career Switcher Information Session on June 8
- The FCPS Office of Talent Acquisition and Management will host a Virtual Career Switcher Information Session on Wednesday, June 8, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Military veterans, community members, and anyone interested in becoming a licensed Virginia teacher should attend.
- Register online to attend.
- The session will begin with presentations from the five approved Virginia Department of Education career switcher programs: Educate Virginia, Old Dominion University, Regent University, Shenandoah University, and Virginia Commonwealth University. Troops to Teachers will also present their program offerings to military veteran attendees. The FCPS Human Resources team and substitute office will be available to conduct video chats.
FCPS Quick Links:
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