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To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website.
Para leer este boletín en otros idiomas, visite nuestro sitio web.
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Table of Contents:
- Important Dates
- Principal’s Message
- WPHS Scholastic Artists
- School News
- PTSA News
- School Fundraisers
- Class of 2024 Information & Fundraisers
- Class of 2025 Information
Important Dates
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Tonight: Girls Basketball Region Semi-finals - 5:30pm @ Robinson
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February 24: Boys Basketball Region Finals - 7:30pm @ Robinson
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February 28: West Potomac Academy Open House, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
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March 1: Order Deadline for Wolverine Athletic Booster Club Mulch Sale
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March 9: SAT & ACT Spring Group Class start
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March 12: PTSA Meeting, WPHS Library 6:30 - 8:30 pm
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March 16: WABC Mulch Sale Pick Up/Delivery Date, 8:30 am - 2:00 pm (Sandburg MS)
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March 16: Financial Literacy Workshop 12:00 - 2:00 pm (Gum Springs Community Center)
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April 12: Class of 2024 Senior Breakfast
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April 20: PROM, Torpedo Factory, 8:00-11:00 pm (tickets on sale via MySchoolBucks)
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June 3: Class of 2024 Senior Bash - WPHS Auxiliary Field. Rain date is June 6th.
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Happy Friday Wolverines,
I hope everyone had a nice President’s Day on Monday.
Grant Parsons, a Senior Level 3 student in TV/Media production, won 1st place in the American Banker’s Association Lights, Camera, Save! National video contest. Grant’s 30 second video, Don’t Burn That Bread!, was selected 1st out of a pool of teenage students from all across the country.
His teacher, Mr. Gaimpapa says “Grant is the best video editor in program history and led the production for Edison Academy’s promotional video shoot. This is the 2nd time in 3 years that the 1st place winner of the contest has come from West Potomac Academy TV/Media Production.” Way to go, Grant Parsons!
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We are looking to hire a few high impact tutors to support our students who will be preparing for and remediating for reading exams this spring. More information, including pay rate can be found here. This may be a great fit for you if you:
- Have completed 30 college credits OR if you are enrolled in a teacher preparatory program.
- Are able to pass an FCPS background check.
- Are able to work 3 days a week for approximately 4 hours a day- up to 29 hours a week.
If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please email Janet Babic (jmbabic@fcps.edu) who can provide more information about how to apply for this opportunity.
Lastly, my constant reminder. We need students in school every day!
Go Wolverines!
Jessica Statz, Principal
Congratulations West Potomac Scholastic Artists!
Aria Flora, Sophia Fowler, Annalise Grindstaff, Hannah Hogan, Rhiannon Hughes, Emma Kapiotis, Chris Lee, Citlaly Maldonado, Hawah Nasseri, Emma Parker, Carlos Ramirez Ortega, Jonathan Sorli, Chloe Stuart, Hanlin Zhang, Monica Palacios
You are invited to view the Gold & Silver Key Artworks on display at the Scholastic Art Exhibition at the Ernst Cultural Center, NVCC, Annandale Campus February 28 - March 14th. Gold & Silver Key winners will be honored at the Awards Ceremony on March 6 at 7:30pm, doors open at 6:30pm.
https://westpotomachs.fcps.edu/features/2024-scholastic-artists
SCHOOL NEWS
We are looking to hire a few high impact tutors to support our students who will be preparing for and remediating for reading exams this spring.
More information, including pay rate can be found here:
https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/tutoring-options-fcps/fcps-person-high-impact-tutoring
This may be a great fit for you if you…
- Have completed 30 college credits OR if you are enrolled in a teacher preparatory program.
- Are able to pass an FCPS background check.
- Are able to work 3 days a week for approximately 4 hours a day- up to 29 hours a week.
If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please email Janet Babic who can provide more information about how to apply for this opportunity.
Thank you!
West Potomac Academy Open House
You’re Invited to West Potomac Academy’s Open House on Wednesday, February 28th from 6-8 PM. West Potomac Academy is a Governor’s Health and Medical Sciences Academy and offers outstanding opportunities and classes with career interests in health and medical sciences, communications and arts, social services, and industrial trades. These are advanced career elective choices that incorporate the latest industry technology and instructional techniques. Come tour our classrooms, meet our teachers and support staff, hear from current students, and learn about our specialized classes and programs!
 COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
The Virginia WIlliams High School Career Association will hold its annual Financial Literacy Workshop on Saturday, March 16th from 12 pm - 2 pm at the Gum Springs Community Center (8100 Fordson Road, Alexandria, VA) This free event is open to all students in grades 9 - 12. Registration is required at https://www.vwhsca.org/ . See the flyer for additional information.
February’s newsletter from the College & Career Center is full of information for students in grades 9-12. It includes information on programs, upcoming college fairs, scholarships, enrichment programs & more!
PTSA NEWS
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March 12: PTSA Meeting, WPHS Library 6:30 - 8:30 pm
PTSA MEMBERSHIP – JOIN TODAY!
- The PTSA is an integral part of West Potomac including parents, educators and students. The PTSA helps support our academic enrichment programs and is an important way to be an active member of the Wolverine community. It is not too late to join! Go to: Givebacks (memberhub.com) and select the membership that best suits you. Working together, we can help our school community feel supported and appreciated.
SAT and ACT Test Prep News!
Register now for spring classes!
CLASSES OFFERED:
SAT Spring Group Class starts 3/9/24 and preps for the 6/1/24 official SAT test (digital version). FCPS Laptops required for classes and mocks.
ACT Spring Group Class starts 3/9/24 and preps for the 6/8/24 official ACT test.
Scholarships for Classes and Mock Tests WPHS student need-based scholarships for mocks and classes are available through the College and Career Center Specialist, Karen B, Young, kbyoung1@fcps.edu.
Test optional does not mean test blind! Many students still provide test scores with their college applications. Test scores are used for admissions, scholarships, and class placement. Take a mock test to see if you’re in the scholarship range or just a prep class away from that range. Test optional means YOU CHOOSE whether or not to send your scores. A good test score can only strengthen your application.
Read this recent news about Darthmouth’s reasons for reinstating the SAT/ACT score submission requirement - ABC News Dartmouth
Need Flexibility? We have an online class option! Try Applerouth’s Self-Paced Online Course - Animated video lessons and comprehensive practice for every section of the Digital SAT or ACT. Available for purchase ($125.00) on the PTSA’s MemberHubStore.
More details about content for SAT course available here. More about the ACT course here.
PTSA Test Prep Chair, Marilyn Aboff, marilynaboff@yahoo.com
WPHS Test Prep Web Page – for more details about test prep and events
SCHOOL FUNDRAISERS
 We are excited to announce the WABC Annual Mulch Sale, our fundraiser for school athletic programs! Supporting our student athletes has never been easier or more important than now.
By purchasing your mulch from West Potomac High School, you are directly contributing to the success of our Wolverines. Your support enables us to provide essential resources and opportunities for our student athletes.
ORDER DEADLINE: Friday, March 1
Distribution Date: March 16, 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: Carl Sandburg MS
Order Online: www.SupportWestPotomac.com
Price: Each bag of mulch is only $6
Free Delivery: Orders over 25 bags will receive free delivery
CLASS OF 2024
Important Dates:
April 12: Class of 2024 Senior Breakfast
June 3rd: Class of 2024 Senior Bash to be held on the West Potomac Aux field. Rain date is June 6th.
The countdown has begun! We are officially in the last 100 days before our seniors graduate!
Parents please check out our Sign-Up Genius below for ways that you can volunteer or contribute to the remaining Class of 2024 events.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EACA82CAAFBC52-47711568-class
Class of 2024 Yard Signs are sold out but more are on the way! Preorder yours at this link for delivery in a couple of weeks.
https://westpotomacptsa.memberhub.com/store/items/882682
Senior Parents: Please check out & join the WPHS Class of 2024 Facebook & Instagram group. It’s a great way to keep updated on all the upcoming events, information & opportunities that pertain to this year. We will have several volunteer opportunities throughout the school year for our Senior events & activities. We want to make this the BEST year for our 2024 seniors!!
https://www.facebook.com/share/iTgiFSSv1zgKUvjd/?mibextid=K35XfP
@westpo24_seniorcelebrations
https://instagram.com/westpo24_seniorcelebrations?igshid=M2RkZGJiMzhjOQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
Our Direct Donations link is also up and running for the Class of 2024. All donations will be used to offset the costs of the events planned throughout the school year for the Class of 2024. No donation is too big or too small! Thank you for supporting the Class of 2024!
https://westpotomacptsa.memberhub.com/store/items/957736
CLASS OF 2025
Class of 2025 News
Juniors & Seniors are invited to PROM on 4/20/24 at the Torpedo Factory from 8pm-11pm! Tickets are on sale via MySchoolBucks. If you are bringing an outside guest to Prom, come to Rm 311 (Tech Office) for the mandatory guest permission form. More information coming soon!
JOIN our Instagram page! “WestPo2025SGA” https://www.instagram.com/westpo2025sga/
JOIN our Facebook page! “West Potomac HS-Class of 2025” https://www.facebook.com/groups/1097261814782770/?mibextid=uJjRxr This is a private group for parents and students.
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