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- Principal Message
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Hispanic Heritage Month
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PTSA
- PSAT/SAT Testing Information
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Student Services / College & Career Center Updates
September 21 – Dance Team Carwash, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, Aldersgate
September 23-28 – Homecoming Week
September 28 – Homecoming Dance – Chaperones Needed!
September 24 – PTSA Chipotle Restaurant Night, 4:00 – 8:00 pm (Richmond Hwy location - use code online or show flyer in person)
October 3 - Holiday - Rosh Hashanah
October 4 – Student Holiday/Teacher Workday
October 9 – PSAT Administration 10th/11th Grade, SAT Administration to 12th graders who sign up. No School for 9th Graders.
October 14 – Student Holiday/Indigenous People’s Day (Staff Development Day)
October 17 - Region 3/6 Post Secondary Planning Night - In Spanish - Hybla Valley Community Center, 6:30-8:00pm
October 26 – Wolverine Athletic Booster Club Marketplace Event, 10:00 - 3:00 pm
October 27 – Dance Team FUNDrive, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at WPHS
October 31 – End of First Quarter – Two-Hour Early Release
November 4 – Student Holiday (School Planning Day for Staff)
November 5 – Drawing for a Family Photo Session by Renee C. Gage
June 2 – Class of 2025 Graduation, 9:30 am
Principal Message
West Potomac Wolverine Community,
The Wolverines were remarkably busy this week. We celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with an amazing weeklong spirit week honoring Hispanic heritage. Students, faculty, and staff contributed to this wonderful celebration.
 In addition, this Tuesday and Thursday, we held our first Family Literacy Nights, and they were a tremendous success. Shout out to Ms. Katherine Lodge, ESOL Teacher, Ms. Yamalie Rodriguez Figueroa, Spanish Teacher, and Maribel Guzman Padilla, from Central Office who organized this amazing event with the help of our Parent Liaisons and some amazing student volunteers. They helped us with over 80 family members from our community. This is a true testament to the love and dedication of our Wolverine community from all stakeholders.
 As an educator that grew up with parents that coached high school sports and activities, I absolutely love ALL student activities. Please encourage your students to get involved in something. We have multiple options here at West Potomac. I also understand that different activities in school may be the only passion students have during the day. I try make visit activities, performances, and games when I am able.
 Next week is our Homecoming week, “A Night Under the Stars.” Monday is my favorite day, PJ Day! We are extremely excited about all the activities and Spirit Days during the week culminating in our Homecoming Football game Friday night and dance on Saturday. Get your dance tickets early. They are on sale during all lunches.
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.
Jessica Statz, Principal
C.L.A.W. Card Prize winners for the week!
This year at West Potomac we have built a way for teachers to celebrate students when they see them exhibiting values and actions that represent who we are as a community. C.L.A.W. cards stand for Collaboration, Leadership, Accountability, and Worth Ethic. As students receive these C.L.A.W. cards they are to write their name on them and drop them into one of a few different boxes through out the building. Each Friday we will randomly select a couple C.L.A.W. cards and those selected will receive a price.
Congrats to this weeks C.L.A.W. card prize winners – Edwin Garcia and Zoie Jones!
Thank you for supporting us so much with Family Literacy and Hispanic Heritage Month.
What Hispanic Heritage Month all about: Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
How it started: The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.
Why this month: The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.
PTSA (Parent, Teacher, Student Association)
Win a Family Photo Session by Renée C. Gage
The WP PTSA is excited to announce a raffle to win a Renée C. Gage Family Portrait Session valued at $450
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Family Photo Session with Renée C. Gage Photography
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1- 8 x 10 Fine Linen Print
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Additional Photos available for purchase
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Winner can select a location in either Old Town, Alexandria or in the Fort Hunt Area
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Must be redeemed within a year from winning.
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Raffle will take place on Tues, Nov 5th, 2024.
- Raffle ticket: $10.00 for 1 entry. Or $25.00 for 3 Entries . To purchase, please click here: https://westpotomacptsa.givebacks.com/store
About Renée C. Gage, photography: Renée is a local Master Photographer who has specialized in capturing families, children, expectant mothers, and professionals with her camera for over twenty years. In 2020 and 2021. Two of Renée’s images won the prestigious “Best Portrait of a Child” award from the Virginia Professional Photographers Association and “Ascend” was named Top 50 Portraits of a Child in the United States.
https://www.reneecgage.com/
IG: @reneecgagephoto
Please join the WPHS PTSA today!
2024-2025 Family PTSA Membership Available Now: https://westpotomacptsa.givebacks.com/store Additionally, PTSA is kicking off the year with a Direct Donation Campaign. Last year the PTSA funded $6500 in teacher grants requests, supported the Rising Stars and A/B Honor Roll student recognition programs, field trips, teacher appreciation week and various school improvements. We ask for your help to make this year even better.
Please consider a donation to this PTSA fund. Big or small - all funds are greatly appreciated and will be used to enrich our students’ WP experience.
2024-2025 Direct Giving Campaign Purchase here:
https://westpotomacptsa.givebacks.com/store
PTSA’s Test Prep Program can help you achieve your highest SAT or ACT score
Register for mock tests and test prep classes
SAT & ACT MOCK TESTS ($23.00) Offered in-person on the West Po campus. Laptop required for SAT.
SAT GROUP CLASSES ($475.00) target prep for the 10/5/24, 3/8/25, or 6/7/25 official SAT test dates. In-person, laptop required.
- Comprehensive treatment of major strategies
- Access to Study Guides and Session Notes
- 3 scheduled Mock Test opportunities
- 15 hours of group tutoring instruction
- Detailed Results analysis
ACT Online CLASSES Contact Marilyn Aboff, marilynaboff@yahoo.com for options.
Applerouth’s Self-Paced Online Course - Available for purchase ($125.00) on the PTSA’s MemberHubStore.
This comprehensive online course gives you everything you need to raise your SAT or ACT score, stay motivated, and have fun doing it – all from the comfort of home and on your own schedule. One-year license, unlimited access.
- More details about content for SAT course available here.
- More about the ACT course
Scholarships - WPHS student need-based scholarships for mocks and classes are available through the College and Career Center Specialist, Karen B, Young, kbyoung1@fcps.edu. Over summer only, contact Marilyn Aboff, marilynaboff@yahoo.com
October 9 - PSAT / SAT Day at WPHS
- Wednesday, October 9, 2024 is the PSAT and SAT School Day for all high schools in Fairfax County.
- All 10th and 11th grade students were enrolled in the PSAT test.
- 12th graders who opted in were enrolled in the SAT test.
- Since only the PSAT and SAT School Day is happening at high schools that day, 9th grade students do not report to school, nor do 12th grade students who did not sign up for the SAT.
- Please contact rwatt@fcps.edu with questions.
Student Services Updates
West Potomac Student Services September Updates
October 17 - Region 3/6 Post Secondary Planning Night – Spanish Flyer
October 17 – Region 3/6 Post Secondary Planning Night – English Flyer
Please review the first College & Career Center newsletter of this school year. It includes information on upcoming events, scholarships, enrichment opportunities and more!
College and Career Center September Newsletter
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Attention families - looking for a flexible and part-time position? FCPS is hiring AVID tutors for the 2024-2025 school year. AVID tutors work with small groups of approximately 5-7 students during the school day in an academic elective class called Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID). These groups use questioning strategies to help students develop a variety of college preparatory skills such as critical thinking and problem solving. Tutors earn $20.13 per hour and should either be a college graduate or currently enrolled in college. If interested, please email your resume to AVID@fcps.edu.
   
We have kicked off our $25 before ‘25 fundraising campaign! Please consider donating to help fund our Senior Bash in May. Thanks!
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