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Important Dates:
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October 9 – Homecoming Football Game
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October 10 – Homecoming Dance
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October 12 - School Planning Day - No school for students
Principal's Message
Happy Friday Wolverine Community,
Happy National Custodian Day! Thank you to the WPHS custodial team for keeping our school clean, organized, and ready for learning. We appreciate all that you do!
Last weekend West Potomac Band took first place across all classes this weekend at the Herndon High School Showcase! They won captions in their group for music, percussion, and guard. Their music score was more than 1 1/2 points higher than any other group (for those of you that don't know marching scores, that is a LOT for a single caption). Congratulations to our students and our band director, Joe Antonucci, on all the hard work that went into making this happen! You can view a video of their performance here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXdHwGrNg1Y&t=10s
Next week we kick off our amazing Homecoming Week. Please see the flier below for all the amazing events our student leaders have planned for our school community.
I hope you all have GREAT weekend.
Jessica Statz, Principal
Underclassment/Staff Photo Date:
November 4th Auditorium
Order Your Yearbook: [LINK]
Purchase an Ad in the Yearbook for your Senior or Business: [LINK]
Superintendent Community Conversations
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome! Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
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Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
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Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
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Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
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Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School (note date change)
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Calendar Change: Eid al-Fitr
FCPS will mark the beginning of Eid al-Fitr with an evening-only observance day on Monday, March 8. There will be school on this day, but major school-sponsored events and activities (such as auditions or tryouts) will not take place.
Tuesday, March 9, will be a holiday for students and staff.
Wednesday, March 10, will be an observance day. There will be school on this day, but certain activities that cannot be made up (major tests, field trips, or mandatory events) will not take place.
A new school year calendar has been published, which includes this change. Please note that holidays and observances on the calendar may shift due to anticipated lunar sightings.
Safe Routes to School Parent and Caregiver Survey
As part of the Fairfax County School Board’s Annual School-Based Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Assessment, the FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are inviting parents and caregivers to share their experiences traveling to and from school.
The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Survey asks about walking and biking routes, traffic near schools, kiss and ride experiences, accessibility, and other safety concerns.
Your feedback will help FCPS identify common issues. Your responses will be kept confidential and shared with school administrators and the Office of Safety and Security. The five-minute survey is open through Thursday, October 15.
Be sure to identify the school related to your feedback and include specific locations where you have observed a safety issue. If you have students at different schools in FCPS, please complete a different survey for each school.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.
Preparing for Life After High School
To help Virginia students get ready for college, job training, or entry-level work, the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SHEV) have developed resources and gathered important information to share with Virginia families.
Middle and high school students and families can learn more about preparing for college or a career by visiting the following websites:
Each site contains information on preparing, applying, and paying for college, as well as information on degree options and labor market career projections.
PTSA News
Class of 2027 Senior News
We’re getting ready for a great senior year! Throughout the year, we’ll be celebrating our seniors with special activities and events, culminating in the Senior Bash, an end-of-year celebration for the entire Class of 2027. Fundraising throughout the year is what makes Senior Bash possible, and we need your help!
$27 Before ’27
We’re challenging every Class of 2027 family to donate $27 before 2027! Our first Senior Bash expenses, including a deposit to reserve our date, are coming up soon, so now is a great time to help us get started. Feeling generous? Add a little extra to help support another senior family!
Donate here: https://westpotomacptsa.givebacks.com/shop/items/3b713d4dd3cd83
Senior Yard Signs
Show off your senior with a Class of 2027 yard sign! Signs are available for preorder now and should be ready for pickup by late next week. We’ll also have a table at the Homecoming game on October 9 for preorder pickup and on-site purchases. More pickup details coming soon!
Order your sign: https://westpotomacptsa.givebacks.com/shop/items/8769eb9c3930
Stay Connected
Join the Class of 2027 Facebook group for senior-year updates, upcoming activities, volunteer opportunities and ways to support our seniors throughout the year.
Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/953477353412367
Membership
Click HERE to join the PTSA today! No huge time commitment, just joining makes a difference. Membership dues are a huge part of our budget!
Next Meeting
Our next meeting will be Wednesday, October 14 at 6:30 pm in the school library. School Board member, Mateo Dunne, will be in attendance to give updates and take questions, our school administrative team will be attending so you can put a face with a name and learn who specializes in what, we'll get a student update and cover a few points of regular business. Lots going on - we hope you join us!
Amazon Wishlist - lunch activities
With the no cell phone policy in effect during lunch periods, the school is looking for donations of activity items that students can use during this time. The PTSA has put together an Amazon Wishlist of items that would be helpful options for the kids. Click HERE to check it out - items will be sent directly to the school.
Homecoming Chaperones Needed
The HoCo dance is October 10th from 8-10 pm in the main school gym. We need chaperones present to assist school personnel in ensuring a safe and fun event for all attendees. Volunteers will receive written and verbal directions the night of the dance. If you are interested in chaperoning, please sign up HERE!
Questions? Email Nicole Borghard at nmborghard@fcps.edu.
Contact us!
Parents/family members - we'd love to hear from you. What topics would you like to learn more about at this year's PTSA meetings? Send suggestions or questions to ptsa.westpotomac@gmail.com anytime.
DECA Club Request
West Potomac's DECA club, a marketing/business/hospitality organization where students can learn business and management skills, is looking for parent volunteers and chaperones.
1) Oct. 12 - help judge student competitions between 12-5 pm at Oakton High School
2) Oct. 15 - help chaperone a trip to Washington Commanders Stadium between 9:30 am – 2 pm
Also, the group is looking for donations of business jackets and slacks that students can use for presentations and competitions.
Please contact Mr. Riley, DECA Advisor, at djriley@fcps.edu if you are able to help in any way!
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