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In this week’s WPHS News You Choose:
- Important Dates
- West Po High Fives
- PTSA News
- School News Update
- Student Services and College and Career Center Updates
- SAT/ACT Prep News
- Quick Links/Additional Resources
Important Dates
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February 18: Mock ACT and SAT offered by Applerouth
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February 18: West Po's Winter Guard and our Indoor Drumline Competition
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March 18: WABC Mulch Sale
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February 20: Student Holiday – President’s Day
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February 20: Spring Sports Tryouts Begin
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March 2: Two-Hour Early Release
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March 3: Student Holiday
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March 6 PTSA Meeting at 6:30 PM in library
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March 8: Class of 2024 College Planning Night – 6pm
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March 11: Mock ACT and SAT offered by Applerouth & Applerouth SAT and ACT group class begins
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April 3 – 7: Spring Break
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April 10: PTSA Meeting at 6:30 PM in library
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April 13: End of Third Quarter
 Last night our band program held their Pre Assessment Concert! Each of the bands sounded great! Best of luck on final prep for Assessments!
West Po High Fives
- In an effort to recognize the amazing work being done by the faculty and staff here at West Potomac HS, you can nominate any adult who works in the building to receive a virtual high five. To nominate someone, simply fill out this form.
- https://bit.ly/WPHSHighFive23
PTSA News
- Thank you to everyone who made Pyramid Night at West Potomac HS last night such a big success! It was so wonderful to see every single one of our PTAs represented and to also see Dr. Taylor and Karen Corbett-Sanders. We are committed to showing unity and purpose within both our pyramid and region!
- Please pre-order a West Potomac pyramid shirts (deadline 2/25)!
- https://carlsandburgms.memberhub.com/store/items/826304
Please join the PTSA today if you've not already done so. It's quick and easy -- just click here.
PTSA DIRECT DONATION: Click Here
West Potomac PTSA is looking for a 2023 – 2024 Test Prep Chair!
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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. Planning for summer and next school year starts soon. Now is a great time to jump on board and learn the ropes!
WhensIt
- We wanted to share information about a new free app called WhensIt to give parents and students quick access to the local school calendars (including Fairfax), ACT & SAT test dates, and College Application deadlines. It was built by an Arlington County parent out of frustration of how long he spent digging around the internet over the years to find the dates.
Hidden in Plain Sight Training for Parents & Guardians
Saturday, February 18th 12:00PM-2:00PM
H.I.P.S. is a community awareness program to educate parents on signs of risky behavior. Join us this Saturday, February 18th at 12:00PM for "Hidden in Plain Sight" at the Mount Vernon District Station: 2511 Parkers Lane Alexandria VA 22306. You must register to attend this free event. The Hidden in Plain Sight (HIPS) program is an IN-PERSON interactive program for adults to be educated about the signs of risky behavior in teens and young adults. It touches on drug and alcohol use, mental health concerns, eating disorders, risky sexual behaviors and more. This is a hands-on learning experience for PARENTS AND GUARDIANS ONLY! We guide you through a presentation that opens your eyes to what is right in front of you. We include up to date statistics and local trends, and law enforcement officers will share their experiences they have had in our community identifying risky behavior and helping to put kids on the right path to a healthy life. Let’s open the door to communicating with our teens!
 Last night our Guitar and Chorus programs hosted an Open Mic Coffee House. Kudos to all our student perfomers!
School News
College Board National Recognition Program
- The College Board’s National Recognition Programs applications for students open on Wednesday, February 15. You can find information about these opportunities in the student flier. College Board has identified students who are eligible to apply, and students identified by College Board will receive an email invitation from the College Board. Students are also able to nominate themselves by visiting bigfuture.org/NRP.
WABC Mulch Sale
- Support West Po’s Student Athletes by ordering your Spring supply of mulch through the WABC. Place your order before FRIDAY, MARCH 10!!! Delivery or Pickup (your choice!) will on be Saturday, March 18 between 9:00am-2:00pm at Carl Sandburg Middle School (8428 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA 22308).
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***Order 25 or more bags of mulch & get free delivery!!!*** (Orders under 25 bags will incur an additional $25 delivery fee)
Click HERE for more information
Dance Team
- Three Weeks of Dance Team Summer Camp this July — Spaces Filling up Fast!
- Sign up your youngster for one or more weeks of summer fun with dancers and coaches from the West Potomac Dance Team. Camps are open to rising Kindergarten through 8th Grade students and include dance, crafts and lots of time with friendly, talented high school dancers. Themed weeks include U.S. states, Christmas in July, and Hollywood. See details below.
West Potomac Band - Competitions this Saturday!
- Come out and see some creative performances! West Po's Winter Guard and our Indoor Drumline will be competing this Saturday, Feb. 18th, at the American Indoor Association (AIA) competition at Mount Vernon High School, 8515 Old Mount Vernon Road. The Winder Guard is scheduled to perform at 10:45 a.m. The Indoor Drumline is scheduled to perform at 6:58 p.m. These two groups put in a LOT of work and rehearsal time. Let's go support them! Tickets are $15 for Adults (11+), $10 for Children (6-10), and free for Children under 5. Payment accepted: Cash, MasterCard, Visa, and Discover, or checks made payable to Mt. Vernon Band Boosters.
Spring Sports Tryout Information
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Boys Soccer: February 20th - 10 AM - 11:30 AM (Stadium) February 21st & 22nd - 3:30 - 5:30 PM (Stadium)
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Girls Soccer: February 20th, 21st, & 22nd - 5:30 PM -7:30 PM (Stadium)
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Boys Tennis: TBA
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Girls Tennis: February 20th, 3:00 - 5:00 PM (Tennis Courts) February 21st, 22nd, & 23rd - 3:30 - 5:30 PM (Tennis Courts)
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Boys Lacrosse: February 20th - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | 3:00 - 5:00 PM (Aux Turf) February 21st & 22nd 3:30 - 5:45 PM (Aux Turf)
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Girls Lacrosse: February 20th - 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | 5:00 - 6:00 PM (Aux Turf) February 21st & 22nd - 4:00 - 6:00 PM (Bryant)
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Baseball: February 21st, 22nd, & 23rd - 9th & 10th Graders - 3:30 - 5:00 PM (Baseball Field) February 21st, 22nd, & 23rd - 11th & 12th Graders - 5:00 - 7:00 PM (Baseball Field)
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Softball: February 21st, 22nd, & 23rd - 5:00 - 7:00 PM (Softball Field)
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Track: February 20th, 21st, 22nd - 3:30 - 5:30 (Track)
In order to Tryout Each Athlete Must...
- Register for the sports you are interested in playing:https://westpotomac-ar.rschooltoday.com/
- Turn in your VHSL Physical Form, dated after May 1st, 2022
- Email: westpotomachsactivities@fcps.edu
- Drop off in the Athletic Training Room
Student Services and College and Career Center Updates
2023 Fairfax County Teen Job Fairs
- The 2023 Fairfax County Teen Job Fairs hosted by Pat Herrity, Springfield District Supervisor in partnership with FCPS, Connection Newspapers, as well as local chambers of commerce and organizations has been announced. There will be 3 Fairfax County Teen Job Fairs and Career-Building Workshops. The fairs will run on three Saturdays in March.
- The fairs are open to all teens in Fairfax County looking for employment, volunteer opportunities, or tips on building their resume. While most job seekers attending the fair are between ages 16 to 18, limited opportunities are sometimes available for students as young as 14. Job opportunities at the fair include full-time, part-time, seasonal, volunteer, and internship opportunities. The fair is completely free for students and participating businesses.
- Please visit the event link https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/springfield/teenjobfairs for dates, times, locations, and all event related details!
Don’t forget to follow the College & Career Center on Twitter: @wphsccc & Instagram: @westpoccc
Class of 2024 College Planning Night
Please join us on Wednesday March 9 for the Class of 2024 College Planning Night. We will welcome expects in the field to include:
- Alexis Jenkins, Regional Assistant Director of Admissions, Radford University
- Mario Cruz, Assistant Director of Admissions, Virginia Tech
- Carla Goodwin, Senior Assistant Director of Admissions, George Mason University
- Jasmine Haywood, Admissions Outreach Cordinator, Northern Virginia Community College
- Jimmy Mauger, Financial Office Manager, Northern Virginia Community College
The agenda for the event is available here: Class of 2024 College Planning Night
While this event is designed for Class of 2024 families, all are welcome!
SAT/ACT Test Prep Upcoming Events
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. Planning for summer and next school year starts soon. Now is a great time to jump on board and learn the ropes!
Do You Know Your Test Preference?
- Most students will show a strong preference for either the SAT or ACT format. This preference usually results in students naturally testing the SAT equivalent of 100 points higher on their preferred test. Sponsored by PTSA, mock tests are offered on campus to help students determine their preferred format and establish baseline test scores – not to mention the benefits of practice. Sophomores can make their junior year less hectic by determining test preference now! Juniors, get a little extra practice!
Mock (Practice) Tests through May 20, 2023:
- Walk-In registration for mocks ($28.00) available as space allows. Checks should be payable to WPHS PTSA.
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SAT Practice Test Date: 02/18/23, 9:00am - 12:45pm, $23.00 Sign Up – Walk-in available
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ACT Practice Test Date: 02/18/23, 9:15am - 1:30pm, $23.00 Sign Up – Walk-in available
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SAT Practice Test Date: 03/11/23, 9:00am - 12:45pm, $23.00 Sign Up
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ACT Practice Test Date: 03/11/23, 9:15am - 1:30pm, $23.00 Sign Up
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SAT Practice Test Date: 04/22/23, 9:00am - 12:45pm, $23.00 Sign Up
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ACT Practice Test Date: 04/29/23, 9:15am - 1:30pm, $23.00 Sign Up
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SAT Practice Test Date: 05/13/23, 9:00am - 12:45pm, $23.00 Sign Up
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ACT Practice Test Date: 05/20/23, 9:15am - 1:30pm, $23.00 Sign Up
Why Take a Mock SAT or ACT?
- Did you know that 54% of students show a natural increase the second time they take a real test? Use the mock to practice test time management skills – see if you have the ability to apply the content and strategies learned while studying when in an official test environment. Test your mental endurance. Earn confidence for the “real thing.”
Group Classes:
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SAT Group Class First Mock Test: 03/11/23, Sessions: 03/18/23 - 05/20/23, Meets: Sat (Full Schedule), Max Class Size: 15, $425.00 Sign Up
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SAT Group Class First Mock Test: 03/11/23, Sessions: 03/18/23 - 05/20/23, Meets: Sat (Full Schedule), Max Class Size: 15, $425.00 Sign Up
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ACT Group Class First Mock Test: 03/11/23, Sessions: 03/25/23 - 05/27/23, Meets: Sat (Full Schedule), Max Class Size: 15, $425.00 Sign Up
FREE Online Applerouth Webinars:
Recording of the webinar sent to all registrants so no worries if you can’t attend!
Questions? Contact Marilyn Aboff, marilynaboff@yahoo.com
Scholarships! Need-based scholarships to mocks and classes are available to WPHS students. Contact Karen Young, CCC Specialist, kbyoung@fcps.edu
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