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Table of Contents
- College & Career Center
- Class of 2025
- School Fundraisers
Important Dates
October 31 - November 9 - PUFFS – Fall Play (dates and times listed below)
November 1 – Diwali Holiday – No School
November 2 - PUFFS Wand Making Workshop, 3:00 - 4:00 pm
November 4 - Student Holiday (School Planning Day for Staff)
November 5 – Student Holiday (Teacher Workday)
November 5 - Drawing for a Family Photo Session by Renee C. Gage
November 9 - PUFFS - Puppet-Making Workshop, 3:00-4:00 pm
November 11 - Veterans Day – No School
November 12 - PTSA Meeting 6:30 pm Library, Guest Speakers: West Potomac Academy Admin and Students.
November 21 - West Po Swap-n-Shop to support PTSA
November 29 – WABC Christmas Tree Sale begins (see below for dates and times)
November 29 - Crew Wreath In-person Sale Begins
June 2 - Class of 2025 Graduation, 9:30 am
Principals Message
Dear Wolverine Community,
First, I hope everyone has a nice long weekend as students are out of school Friday, Monday and Tuesday. I hope they use this time to rest and recharge. I want to share a link to a Washington Post article that features one of our own amazing students here at West Potomac High School. The article is called How America’s Youngest Voters Feel About Casting Their First Ballots”. West Potomac’s own Abbie Litonjua was interviewed and featured. Please see the link below to read the article.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2024/10/28/first-time-voters-election-education/
This week we hosted our National Honor Society Induction. We were able to award many invitations to this prestigious society. Getting into the National Honor Society is not an easy task. It takes hard work and dedication in academics and service. I am very proud of all these amazing young scholars. Thank you to our faculty sponsors, Ms. Landon and Ms. Rice, and to our NHS administrator, Ms. Corbin for conducting a fabulous ceremony. Please see the collage of photos below from the induction ceremony.
 This week was also filled with some amazing sporting contests. Please be on the lookout for our Student Activities letter highlighting regular and post season results.
Have a great long weekend!
Jessica Statz, Principal
Expecting to miss some days of school? Return of WRAP!
- WRAP (West Potomac Recovering Attendance Program) is a program designed to help gain time back if your student has been out of school to avoid being Chronically Absent. There will be 12 Friday sessions across the year and each one gains back a full attendance day. If your student will be out for an extended period of time this year (ex. planned surgery), I encourage you to send your student to start making up the days early in the year. WRAP is designed to be a library-like atmosphere where it isn’t silent, but generally quiet study hall. Pizza is served at the end and some small raffles are also given out. Buses are available for transportation. Finally, the WRAP dates are all scheduled around sporting events, so we encourage the students to go to the event when it’s over, as well.
Dates:
 Congratulations to the newest members of the West Potomac High School National Honor Society. The ceremony was held on Monday evening and we welcome approximately 200 new members.
PTSA (Parent, Teacher, Student Association)
Our next PTSA Meeting is Tuesday, November 12, 6:30 PM – WPHS Library.
- Schedule that phone reminder now! - Tuesday, Nov 12 is a night of learning about the WPHS Academy, the Advanced Placement® (AP) and DUAL Enrollment (DE) Programs. Both AP and DE programs offer students a chance to experience college-level coursework while still in high school but what are the differences? Did you know that the WP Academy offers opportunities for students to explore careers in nursing, dental, welding, criminology, TV/media production and music/computer technology courses, and that the courses are taught by instructors with experience in the field.
- Our Guest Speakers will be Kevin McMahon, Director, WPHS Student Services, Jamie Carfang, Administrator, WPHS Academy and hear and learn firsthand from some of our amazing WP Academy students. And one more fun thing ….. Attendees will have a chance to win a gift card donated by the Burson Family. See You There.
 WPHS Teacher/Staff Holiday Party
In celebration of the upcoming holiday season, the PTSA Board would like to ask for your support making this year's WPHS Teacher/Staff Holiday Party happen. The event is a simple gathering, but the available school funding is extremely limited. We are hoping for your help so that we can bring our collective resources and partner with the school to create a festive December 10th memory, bringing WP staff together and spoiling them a little. To donate and volunteer, please check out our sign up here.
To make a donation please scan QR code or https://westpotomacptsa.givebacks.com/store Thank you, Your WPHS PTSA Board
An Evening to Swap N Shop to Benefit the WP PTSA - - Thursday, Nov. 21st, 6:00 -10:00 PM
What: Join us for a night of fun, food, good cheer, and live music while you Swap-n-Shop at the lovely home of Amy and Adam Fazackerley.
When: November 21st from 6pm to 10pm
Where: 8418 Stable Drive in Alexandria, VA 22308.
Why: If you've never been to a PTSA Swap-n-Shop, this is a definite must! Start off the holiday season right by connecting with friends and fellow WPHS parents. There will be tasty appetizers, drinks, live music, and, of course, plenty of great cloths and accessories to "swap and shop" all in the name of supporting WPHS PTSA.
Entry Fee / Suggested Donation: $40 (Adults only)
What can I do to help: We are ready for your fabulous clothes and accessories now! Please drop off any new or like-new accessories (shoes, jewelry, handbags, scarves, reading glasses, etc.) and women's clothing (any season) on the front porch of 8418 Stable Drive Alexandria, VA 22308. Last day to drop off - November 20th
Please purchase your tickets today https://westpotomacptsa.givebacks.com/store
Thank you for your support of the WPHS PTSA and a HUGE thanks to the Fazackerley’s for hosting this great event!
School News
 Has a West Potomac staff member made a difference for you? Please take a moment to recognize them through the FCPS CARES PROGRAM by clicking here: https://www.fcps.edu/about-fcps/employees/recognition-programs/fcps-cares-program It will take just a few moments and will uplift the person being recognized.
Please review Important information regarding the
FCPS West Potomac Outstanding Employee Awards - nominate a WPHS Staff member today!
College & Career Center
Wolverines - Please see information on several upcoming events!
ASBC 22nd Annual HBCU Festival:
- The largest HBCU Festival returns! The ASBC 22nd Annual Historically Black College & University (HBCU) Festival is being held November 8-9, 2024. This event is open to all high school students and will be held at The St. James Sports Complex in Springfield, VA. The festival is dedicated to connecting high school students and their families to HBCUs and offers onsite admissions decisions, scholarship opportunities, and seminars. Students and their families are encouraged to register at https://tinyurl.com/ASBC-22ndHBCU-Festival Moving on to Life in the Community Resource Fair:
Each fall, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB), and the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) sponsor Moving on to Life in the Community: A Resource Fair. This event is designed for students with disabilities and their families to speak to adult agency and vendor representatives to gather information about available services for adults in need of ongoing support once they transition from FCPS. Agency representatives will be available to share information on adult service providers, employment and training programs, Medicaid, Social Security, residential options, and The Arc of Northern Virginia.
When: Wednesday, November 13th, 2024, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Where: Fairfax High School Cafeteria
3501 Lion Run, Fairfax, VA 22030
What: Exhibitor Fair
Learn about: supported employment options, day support programs, recreation/leisure activities, residential living options, travel training supports, advocacy, funding, and more!
Register online: https://tinyurl.com/ycx4bwec
Multilingual Learners’ Day of Service: Our Voices, Our Future:
FCPS is thrilled to welcome back Dr. José Luis Zelaya—keynote speaker from this summer’s Multilingual Learners’ Summit—who will inspire secondary students to embrace the strengths of multilingualism. Dr. Zelaya will lead students through hands-on activities to build leadership skills and set a path for future success. This impactful service-learning experience will take place on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. at Edison High School. Event Highlights:
- Service-learning credit awarded to all attending students
- Interactive student activities focused on leadership and community impact
- Resources for Families Register on theFCPS event page.
CLASS OF 2025
- Whew! It’s been a couple of busy weeks for our students. Playoff games, Senior Nights, Common app deadlines & the end of the quarter! We hope that everyone relaxes this weekend & enjoys the extra days off. Seniors: Please remind your seniors to fill out the Survey to order their Class T-shirt and Cap & Gown TODAY! https://forms.gle/pQJgM58ZB6G1Ryeq5 (your senior must be logged in to access the form) Thank you to Christina Fuentes for the Class of 2025 T-shirt design inspiration!! Parents: We have sold 2/3rds of our Senior Signs! Don't delay, order your Class of 2025 Senior Sign today! Class of '25 Signs Purchase here: https://westpotomacptsa.givebacks.com/store/items/1113130 Thank you to Brielle Kirk for the Senior Sign design inspiration!! SENIOR DUES Please pay your Senior Dues via MySchoolBucks by December 20th. Dues are $85 this year. This covers graduation expenses (Cap & Gown, Diploma Covers, Programs, Eagle Bank Transportation, etc...).
Senior Administrator: Janet Babic (jmbabic@fcps.edu) Senior Class Sponsors: Sejal Parekh (snparekh@fcps.edu) & Tracy Scheel (tascheel@fcps.edu)
School and Club Fundraisers
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