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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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April 21 WPHS Main Office Closed
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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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April 30: NCAA Student-Athlete Webinar
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May 6: Prom
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May 10: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Luncheon
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May 13: MOCK SAT 9 AM
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May 20: MOCK ACT 9:15 AM
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June 1: Class of 2023 Senior Celebration
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June 7: Graduation 9 AM
PTSA News
WP Pantry Drive
Please help us stock the West Potomac Pantry which has an urgent need for additional supplies.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040F4AA9A72DA7FF2-wppantry
Exciting Opportunities:
It’s Hard to believe that the 2022 - ’23 school year will be wrapping up in just a few weeks. Before getting your beach towels and sunscreen out, a few things to get you excited about next year.
The 2023 -’24 WP PTSA Board has some openings. Yeah!!! Yep, it’s volunteering but so much more, be a part of a team who work and laugh together and share the same vision - to make WP the best school ever.
A few of last year’s PTSA Board Volunteers are staying on but please check out some open PTSA Positions:
President - Elect: Assist the President, fill in when President is absent, and to train to take on the role of President.
Membership Chair: Work with PTSA board to help with recruiting and engaging members, helping them understand and experience the benefits of belonging.
News You Choose E-News Chair: Responsible for receiving weekly announcements and compiling into a draft format with the goal of sharing relevant information, promoting events and enhance parent engagement.
Social Media Chair: Help engage our Wolverine community by sharing information about PTSA initiatives and announcements on Facebook and Twitter. Duties include creating and posting content with time commitment about 1-2 hours per week. No Selfies required - just a happy heart to get the info out.
Canva/PDF Enthusiast: Help WP PTSA Elevate its event flyers. Communication is an integral part of PTSA mission and an Awesome Flyer gets the message out better than anything.
Every program the PTSA hopes to do is only possible through bringing together our families ideas, strengths and experiences. One person can not do it all but collectively we can do it ALL!
Please reach out to Liz Ver Hage - elizabethbraga@aol.com to inquire about positions, sign-up, learn more.
AP TESTING MONITORS NEEDED! With AP Testing around the corner, we are in need of test monitors. Volunteers would be in the testing space with two lead proctors who are West Potomac counselors and would follow their direction. Any volunteers we can get helps minimize the number of counselors/teachers who need to be pulled from their primary duties to meet proctoring requirements! Please view the sign up genius at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E4FA5A829A57-aptesting. Thank you for your consideration- please contact Kevin McMahon at kjmcmahon.fcps.edu if you have any questions.
WP Teacher & Staff Appreciation Luncheon
Teacher and staff appreciation luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, May 10th. Please look out for a volunteer spot coming out shortly. We welcome everyone’s efforts to make our teachers and staff feel appreciated!
West Potomac PTSA is looking for a 2023 – 2024 Test Prep Chair!
Test Prep Chair Needed! 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! Perhaps co-chair for a year?
PTSA DIRECT DONATION: Click Here
Class of 2023 Updates
For all things graduation, click Class of 2023 & Graduation Information
Please contact Belinda Bault or Heather Condon if you would like to help with the senior celebration. This huge celebration will be June 1st at West Potomac with food, fun, DJ, prizes and raffles!
Attention 2023 SENIORS!! Graduation is just around the corner! Announce your achievement and memorialize this occasion by sending beautiful Graduation Announcements to all of your friends and family! Minted.com also has stationery, fine art, personalized gifts, and more designed by independent artists that provide YOUnique announcements to celebrate YOU! Just use promo code FUNDRAISEPOTOMAC and 1) get 20% off your Graduation Announcements 2) 15% will be donated back to the PTSA!!
School News
Beyond The Page Theatre Company
Beyond the Page Theatre Company presents:
“LEGALLY BLONDE - THE MUSICAL”
at West Potomac High School
- Come see Legally Blonde: The Musical, a perfect combination of drama, romance, and comedy. Inspired by the novel and hit-movie of the same name, Legally Blonde: The Musical immerses audiences into the life of Elle Woods and her journey through Harvard Law School. The musical begins with a heartbroken Elle, having just been dumped by her now ex-boyfriend Warner Huntington III. In an effort to prove to Warner that she is more than a basic blonde sorority girl, she follows him to Harvard Law, where she struggles to fit in. Ultimately, she defies expectations and manages to stay true to her delightfully pink personality!
- Purchase your tickets in advance at westpotomactheatre.org. Remaining seats will be sold at the door.
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Where: West Potomac High School, Springbank Auditorium | Springbank Building
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When: APRIL 27, 28, 29 (7:00PM), APRIL 29 (1:00PM), and MAY 3, 4, 5 (7:00PM)
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Tickets:Adults: $15 Students: $10
Substance Abuse Prevention
Drug Additives to Be Aware of: Xylazine“Tranq”
In our continuing efforts to educate the community, we have been tracking a new trend in the region known as Xylazine or Tranq. Tranq, a non-opioid tranquilizer, is often mixed with other drugs giving the user a fentanyl-like high for an extended period of time. Considering the rise in opioid-related overdoses, it is important to know about various additives such as fentanyl and tranq that can be mixed in, unbeknownst to the user. Xylazine is an animal tranquilizer which is not approved by the FDA for human consumption; it affects the central nervous system by suppressing breathing and slowing down vital functions in the body. Tranq has recently been detected in several fatal overdoses related to cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl in unsuspecting users. Narcan/Naloxone, an opioid overdose reversal medication, will not reverse the overdose in a person who has taken Tranq thus resulting in potential death. Continued use has resulted in lesions, ulcers, and other health related issues resulting in loss of limbs from untreated abscesses.
While alarming, education is key to keep our communities safe. Here is some recent data showing the trend in our region. Xylazine was present in 19% of drug overdoses in Maryland in 2020 alone; with trends increasing in Pennsylvania by 26% and in Connecticut by 10%. In areas of higher populations Xylazine has been present in 1 of every 5 deaths that have been reported. According to the Centers for Disease Control, Xylazine was present in 64.3 % of deaths when it was detected. 38 states including the District of Columbia have seen a rise in “Tranq” in and around their communities.
For more information please, contact myself or the Student Safety & Wellness Office at (571) 423-4270. Be sure to follow us on Twitter at @FCPSSAPS.
Sources & Resources:
NIH: Xylazine
DEA: Xylazine
DEA: Fentanyl Mixed with Xylazine
CDC: Xylazine
Overdoses in Philadelphia
FCPS Webinar: Everything You Need To Know About Opioids
For further Information & support Elizabeth Knudson at eaknudson@fcps.edu
Revive Online Training
West Potomac Band
Congratulations to Winter Guard for their second place finish at the AIA Championships held on April 1! Thank you to all who came out on March 30th to support our annual “March Madness” concert where we raise money for The Cutting Fund, an endowment fund memorializing a former band student. The fund supports supplemental instruction like private lessons for band students and guest instructors.
West Potomac Orchestra
Dance Team Updates
Donations of Soft Goods to Benefit the Dance Team
The West Potomac Dance Team is collecting bags of clothes and soft household goods to donate to a local thrift organization. The team makes money based on the weight of the donations, so the more the better! You can drop off bags at the blue bin by the side Springbank entrance at West Potomac on Saturday, April 29 from 8:00 to 10:30 am. Donation receipts will be available. Thank you for supporting the Dance Team!
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
College and Career Center Updates
Class of 2023:
As we march towards graduation, we need your help! Seniors who wish to be recognized for scholarships they have been awarded and will use in college must provide the WPHS College & Career Center with this information. The google form to gather this information has been emailed to all seniors. It is also located in the Class of 2023 folder in Schoology’s Student Services Course. The google form can be completed multiple times if a senior will use more than one scholarship. Questions? Contact Mrs. Young in the Career Center.
Test Prep Resources:
Students in need of SAT, ACT, or AP exam prep books can stop by the College and Career Center next to the cafeteria to borrow FREE prep books, including books donated by the West Potomac Equity Coalition.
Opportunities in Naviance:
George Mason University Pathways to Quantum Summer Immersion Program:
Interested in Science & Math? This summer students can learn about quantum and stem related careers. They will also be introduced to local companies working in this field.
The 3-week hybrid program is free and includes the cost of room and board for 1 week in-person on GMU's campus. Students who complete the program will also receive a $500 stipend. The program will be held from June 26 - July 14. Applications are due 4/28/2023. See flyer for additional details and application.
2023 Television 101 Production Camp:
Discover the behind-the-scenes process of what it takes to create a television program. Learn about the equipment and key production roles. Attend one of the summer camps offered by Fairfax Public Access (FPA), an independent, non-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation founded to manage the public access channels and production facilities provided for Fairfax County residents.
For camp dates, applications, and costs, visit Naviance or the website at https://www.fcac.org/summer-camp-registration-forms
Students interested in learning more about these opportunities as well as scholarships, internship opportunities and additional enrichment programs should visit Naviance. Questions? See Mrs. Young in the Career Center.
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