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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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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 13: West Potomac Marketplace 10 AM – 4 PM in the main gym
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May 20: MOCK ACT 9:15 AM
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May 29: Memorial Day Holiday
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May 30: Spring Sports Banquet
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June 1: Class of 2023 Senior Celebration
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June 7: Graduation 9 AM
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June 16: Last Day of School
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June 19: Juneteenth
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June 20 & 21: Teacher Workdays
PTSA News
Thanks to all who supported the WP Pantry spring drive! Please contact your counselor, Ms. Mcdonough, Heslep or Villegas if you have questions or need snacks or supplies from the West Potomac Pantry.
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!
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.
Exciting PTSA Opportunities:
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
SENIOR CELEBRATION UPDATE!
Senior celebration will be held on June 1 from 6:30- 10:30. Ticket cost will be $30 and includes all the entertainment (bumper cars, 4 person maze, basketball dunk competition, mechanical bull, bungee run, zip-line and other games,) the DJ, Moe's buffet and 10 raffle tickets for items which will be raffled off at the event. These items will include things like a TV, JBL speakers, $223 Visa gift cards and other random gift cards/items. This raffle is separate from the extra graduation ticket/parking space raffle which will be held in a few weeks. If you purchase your ticket by May 15, 2023 you will receive a bonus of 5 extra tickets- so 15 tickets total!
Kids love raffles! If you want even more tickets you can elect to pay an additional $20 at the time of purchasing your students ticket and your child will get 5 extra tickets- so 20 tickets total!
We have many students who may not be able to afford to attend this event and we'd like as many kids there as possible. If you would like to purchase an additional ticket, these will be handed out from the school.
We need to raise $3000 in addition to these ticket sales in order to fulfill our budget through the end of the year. We are looking for anyone who is interested in sponsoring the event. We will add your company logo or family name to the flyer, cups for the event and you can hang a banner at the event.
$1000- Main sponsor
$500- Co- sponsor
As always, the donation link for the senior class is active and ready to accept donations of any amount. https://westpotomacptsa.memberhub.com/store/items/743906
Finally, if you have any gift cards or unused items that you think kids would be interested in and would like to donate them, please contact Jill Taylor Mote at 301-751-1314. This could include things like Nat's tickets, Commanders' tickets, iFly or GoApe experiences!
Please help us make this an incredible, lasting memory for our seniors.
Heather Condon and Belinda Bault
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
Yearbook
Our 2023 yearbook is no longer available to be purchased online, however, we will have several extras to sell during our distribution dates (more information about distribution soon).
The yearbooks will be $80, cash only, and must have exact change. They will be available at a first-come, first-served basis.
Thank you for your support of our amazing yearbook staff!
West Potomac Booster Fundraiser: WP Marketplace
The West Potomac Marketplace, our inaugural arts and crafts show, will be held inside the main gym on Saturday, May 13th (day before Mother’s Day) from 10am-4pm. Please come up to shop local vendors and help support the West Potomac Booster Club!
Dance Team Updates
Calling All Dancers!
The West Potomac Dance Team will have tryouts for the fall 2023 teams on Wednesday, June 21st. Dancers will need to take part in two workshops on June 7 and 8 to be eligible to tryout. No previous dance experience required. Rising 9th through 12th Grade students welcome. Hope to see you there!
College and Career Center Updates
Class of 2023:
Senior Survey:
Have you completed your FCPS Senior Survey to let us know your post-graduation plan or your final college decision? If not, see Ms. Young in the College & Career Center or Ms. Espinoza in Student Services as soon as possible. June is almost here, and we need a completed survey for all graduating seniors.
Senior Awards Program:
Seniors, we want to celebrate you! Scholarship information is being collected in the Senior Awards Program google form. The form is posted in the Class of 2023 folder in Schoology’s Student Services Course.
The due date for this information is May 12th! Questions? See Mrs. Young in the College & Career Center.
Core Constructions Skills Apprenticeship 101:
Great opportunity for graduating seniors to learn the basic skills required to continue your education in any apprenticeable trade. Students can earn an industry-recognized credential and connect with employers. This rigorous three-week course will be held at Bryant High School from July 5-25, 2023. The price has been reduced to $197.
Register online or call ACE registration to enroll at 703-658-1201. See flyer for more information.
SAT/ACT Test Prep Upcoming Events
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.
Walk-In registration for mocks ($28.00) available as space allows. Checks should be payable to WPHS PTSA.
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
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
FCPS News /Quick Links
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