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In this week’s WPHS News You Choose:
- Important Dates
- PTSA News
- Class of 2023 Updates
- School News Update
- College and Career Center Updates
- SAT/ACT Prep News
- Quick Links/Additional Resources
Important Dates
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March 18: WABC Mulch Sale
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March 18: FCPS Teen Job Fair 11 AM – 1 PM at South County High School
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March 20: FCPS Virtual Military Night 5 – 8 PM
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March 22: Senior Breakfast
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March 22: PTSA Five Guys Fundraiser
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March 25: FCPS Teen Job Fair 11 AM – 1 PM at Chantilly High School
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March 25: Breakfast with the Bunny – Class of 2023 Fundraiser
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March 30: WP Job Fair at 3 – 4:15 PM
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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 11: United States Citizenship Test Preparation On-Line Classes begin!
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April 13: West Potomac Wellness Day & End of Third Quarter
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April 22: MOCK SAT 9:00 AM
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April 29: MOCK ACT 9:15 AM
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May 6: Prom
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May 13: MOCK SAT 9 AM
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May 20: MOCK ACT 9:15 AM
PTSA News
It's FIVE GUYS time, the more burgers you eat, the more money you help us raise for the PTSA! Grab your Five Guys after school snack and/or dinner on Wednesday, March 22 from 3:30-7:30 PM and Five Guys will donate 20% of the proceeds back to the PTSA! I think they should rename themselves the COOL GUYS, don't you?!
Students and parents, please attend our April 10th PTSA meeting. "Students Have Their Say - What Works and What Doesn't" PTSA meeting on Monday, April 10th at 6:30pm in the library. Students, teachers and administrators will have a focused discussion on what is working well and areas of improvement. West Potomac rises when we all come together!
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!
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!
Class of 2023 Updates
Senior Parents! We have TWO upcoming breakfasts. One for the seniors (Senior Breakfast) on 3/22. One is a fundraiser the seniors will host- (Breakfast with the Bunny) on 3/25!
Please sign up below to contribute to the SENIOR breakfast on 3/22! We need lots of food to feed these 700+ kids. Thank you to everyone who has donated money already! We appreciate you.
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Thank you to Valerie Armstrong and Sharon Buchanan for chairing this event. |
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4ba8ac2fa5f5c70-class#/
You can also make a monetary donation if you would like to avoid a sign up! Just click here!
https://westpotomacptsa.memberhub.com/store/items/833032
At this time we are also seeking parent volunteers for our Breakfast with the Bunny fundraiser which will take place on Saturday 3/25. Please click here if you are interested in helping out! Great way for working parents to get in on the fun!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D45ABAD28A5FF2-easter
Next up is the big Senior Breakfast on March 22. We will need tons of food donations and would love any money you can throw towards the big Anita’s burritos the kids love. Click below to donate- any amount will help! Thank you for helping make the year special for our seniors.
https://westpotomacptsa.memberhub.com/store/items/833032
School News
Congratulations to all our Band students who auditioned for All State Band! We are proud of you! Congrats to our FIVE West Potomac Band students who were selected for Virginia All State! From Left to Right they are: Abby LaFleur, Jack Siegfried, James Leggett, Stuart Murphy, and David Rubinstein.
This honor is well-earned, and we wish them the best as they prepare for some incredible performances in Richmond on April 29th!
 Abby LaFleur, Jack Siegfried, James Leggett, Stuart Murphy, and David Rubinstein.
Citizenship Test Preparation
Lord of Life Lutheran Church is once again offering United States Citizenship Test Preparation On-Line Classes!
These FREE classes are for permanent residents who are eligible for U.S. citizenship. We have found that students who have at least a high beginner level of English benefit the most from this class.
On-Line Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:45pm, April 13 - May 25, 2023.
- We will use ZOOMsoftware for classes.
- In-person Orientation on Tuesday, April 11at 7:00pm at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 5114 Twinbrook Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032.
- We will distribute the free textbook at Orientation, and encourage all students to attend if possible. Alternate arrangements can be made to deliver the textbook to any student who cannot attend orientation.
- A link for on-line classes will be sent to registered students the second week of March.
- Class size limited to 12 students.
- Sponsored by Lord of Life Lutheran Church with Congregation Olam Tikvah and Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church
- Point of contact for questions: Alma Edgerly at ESL1@lordoflifeva.org
- Registration link is posted on Lord of Life's ESL webpage at https://www.lordoflifeva.org/esl
 
Prom Updates
Calling all who want to support the Prom on May 6!!! We are in need of volunteers to help with set up/ clean up and donations for décor.
Please sign up on the following sign up genius links.
Prom set up/ clean up link
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c4da5ab2ea2fa7-parent#/
Décor request link
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c4da5ab2ea2fa7-prom#/
If anyone has any questions, please contact Jean – Marie Simpson: jsimpson1@fcps.edu
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.
College and Career Center Updates
College Access Fairfax:
Is your student a current 9th, 10th, or 11th grader? Have you started thinking about his/her post-secondary educational experiences and how you will pay for them? Major changes are coming to the financial aid process. College Access Fairfax, in partnership with Fairfax County Public Schools, is offering a free Paying for College for Underclassmen virtual workshop.
Topics to be covered include:
- What Cost of Attendance (COA) means
- What Financial Aid includes
- How/when to apply for Financial Aid
- What is considered in determining Financial Need
- Where can help be found
If you were unable to attend the virtual presentation held earlier this week, the next virtual presentation will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 10:00 am. Go to https://collegeaccessfairfax.org/ to access the presentation on the day of the event. Registration is not required. Questions? Email College Access Fairfax at questions@collegeaccessfairfax.org.
REMINDER: Virtual FCPS Military Night
FCPS Virtual Military Night is March 20, 2023 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm. FCPS students and families will learn about the various pathways available, including enlistment, ROTC, Senior Military Colleges, and Service Academies. Registration is open. See the flyer for details!
WPHS Job Fair:
Are you a Wolverine looking for a job? The WPHS Job Fair will be held for current WPHS students on Thursday, March 30th from 3:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Local employers will be in the cafeteria looking to hire students for part-time, full-time, and seasonal positions. Most opportunities at the fair will be geared toward students age 16+, but some opportunities for younger students may be available with parental consent. There will also be fulltime opportunities for seniors graduating in June. Registration is not required.
SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAMS
FREE 2-week summer bridge programs for current juniors and seniors who have little or no experience with Information Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering Technology career pathways. Students will be introduced to NOVA’s IET programs, tour regional employers, and meet NOVA faculty, students, and staff. Bridge students also have the opportunity to receive college credit! Program available at Manassas/Loudoun and Annandale/Woodbridge campuses. Apply by March 31st!
More information and application available at: https://www.nvcc.edu/systemic/bridge.html.
Don’t forget to follow the College & Career Center on Twitter: @wphsccc & Instagram: @westpoccc
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.
SAT Practice Test Date: 04/22/23, 9:00am - 12:45pm, $23.00 Sign Up ACT Practice Test Date: 04/29/23, 9:15am - 1:30pm, $23.00 Sign Up SAT Practice Test Date: 05/13/23, 9:00am - 12:45pm, $23.00 Sign Up 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.”
FREE Online Applerouth Webinars:
Recording of the webinar sent to all registrants so no worries if you can’t attend!
How to Beat the Mid-Semester Slump: College Edition
03/20/23, 7:00pm Sign Up
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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