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In this week’s WPHS News You Choose:
- Important Dates
- AP Testing Reminders
- SOL Testing Starts Next Week
- 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 29: MOCK ACT 9:15 AM
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April 29: Annandale NOVA Showcase
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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
AP Testing starts Monday
- Please take a look at this document that goes over some important final reminders. It also includes the schedule and location of tests. Students with approved accommodations will receive an email from one of our Student Services Team members with information on where to report on their test date.
- For all morning tests students must report to their testing location by 7:30am. For all afternoon tests, students should report to their testing location by 11:30am. Please note, that due to pre-administration instructions along with testing time and breaks, testing will run longer than just scheduled test time. No students can be released until the test time is completed and proctors have collected and accounted for all materials.
- If you decide not to take your AP exam, please be sure to email Mr. McMahon (kjmcmahon@fcps.edu) so we know not to expect them on test date.
- We look forward to making AP Testing a great experience for our students.
 Thanks to all who attended our Class of 2023 and AP Art Show on Thursday! This is a group photo of all our AP Art Students and Ms. Nosal!
 Just a few photos of the amazing art work on display by our Class of 2023 Artists!
PTSA News
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:
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President - Elect: Assist the President, fill in when President is absent, and to train to take on the role of President.
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Membership Chair: Work with PTSA board to help with recruiting and engaging members, helping them understand and experience the benefits of belonging.
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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.
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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.
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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. We need your help! Please look review this volunteer sign up link and support where you can. 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!
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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
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"Senior Celebration"has been scheduled for June 1st at West Potomac High School from 6:30pm-10:30pm.
- This is going to be one big "Carnival and Party" that these Seniors deserve. The event is similar to what the Class of 2022 did and what they all raved about. "Fantasy World Entertainment"will provide the entertainment and many of the events were chosen by the 2023 seniors. There is a zipline, bumper cars, bungee throw, basketball shootout, 4 person maze competition, mechanical bull among other events.
- We have contracted"DJ JUICE" for our music entertainment and are working with Moe's for the dinner buffet for the party.
- Security will be provided by FCPD; Officer Bronte, SRO.
- All other details will need to be established by our"Planning Committee".
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Now, here is our request. We need help with planning and organization and we need DONATIONS..
- We will want to add some gaming stations like cornhole or spikeball. We need a team of parents that will help volunteer to serve the food. We will need parents to help man stations. A sign up genius will be sent in the near future.
- The class giveaways/ raffle is what all the Seniors are chatting about. They remember hearing about the computers, TV's, Mini Fridges, Speakers, Gift Cards, etc... that were given out last year. So they have fun expectations. Do you have any NEW items you can donate? Any Nats tickets? Anything fun you can think of that kids will be interested in. If so, please let us know @ westpo2023@gmail.com
- We are still in the works of finalizing the cost of the ticket. Let us know if you would like to be part of the "Planning Committee"with Heather Condon & Belinda Bault @ westpo2023@gmail.com
- This "Senior Celebration"is a HUGE undertaking and will require a waiver signed by each Seniors parent to attend. We want to make sure we can get the price right so that all the Class of 2023 Seniors can attend.
- Thank you all for the support and remember the "Direct Donation Campaign, for Class of 2023", is still live and we are taking donations today, tomorrow and until this event is over. Any amount helps!
- 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! comalso 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!!
Senior Survey:
- The FCPS Senior Survey needs to be completed by all graduating seniors. Seniors who were not in their Advisory class when Student Services administered the survey or who need to make changes to their completed survey must see Mrs. Young in the Career Center or Mrs. Espinoza in Student Services as soon as possible. WPHS will not have the information required to send a senior’s final transcript after graduation without a completed survey.
Senior Awards Program:
- Seniors have worked hard to earn scholarships & we want to celebrate you! Scholarship information is being collected in the Senior Awards Program google form. This form has been emailed to all seniors and is posted in the Class of 2023 folder in Schoology’s Student Services Course. Seniors can complete the form multiple times if awarded and using multiple scholarships.
School News
West Potomac Orchestra
 Dance Team Updates
- This Saturday -- 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 this Saturday, April 29 from 8:00 to 10:30 am. Donation receipts will be available. Thank you for supporting the Dance Team!
 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 28, 29 (7:00PM), APRIL 29 (1:00PM), and MAY 3, 4, 5 (7:00PM)
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Tickets: Adults: $15 Students: $10
College and Career Center Updates
IMPORTANT CLASS OF 2023 UPDATES:
Senior Survey:
- The FCPS Senior Survey needs to be completed by all graduating seniors. Seniors who were not in their Advisory class when Student Services administered the survey or who need to make changes to their completed survey must see Mrs. Young in the Career Center or Mrs. Espinoza in Student Services as soon as possible. WPHS will not have the information required to send a senior’s final transcript after graduation without a completed survey.
Senior Awards Program:
- Seniors have worked hard to earn scholarships & we want to celebrate you! Scholarship information is being collected in the Senior Awards Programgoogle form. This form has been emailed to all seniors and is posted in the Class of 2023 folder in Schoology’s Student Services Course. Seniors can complete the form multiple times if awarded and using multiple scholarships.
THE NOVA SHOWCASE - ANNANDALE CAMPUS EVENT:
- The Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) Showcase is a freeevent for high school students (and families) considering dual enrollment, currently participating in the dual enrollment program, and/or interested in attending NOVA after high school graduation. NOVA will highlight the Annandale Campus to include interactive demonstrations from various academic departments, campus BINGO, parent information sessions and much more.
- The event will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Walk-ins are welcome. Please see flyerfor details.
TEST PREPARATION RESOURCES:
- Test prep resources are available in the College & Career Center. Students in need of a SAT, ACT, or AP exam prep book can stop by the College and Career Center next to the cafeteria.
SAT/ACT Test Prep Upcoming Events
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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?
Sophomores - 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 before the real thing!
Mock (Practice) Tests – This is it for the school year! No summer events planned.
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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