Potomac HS Community Newsletter

November 3, 2024

We are excited to jump into Quarter 2 this week and also excited for our Touch Base Parent-Teacher Conferences this Monday, 11/4 (NO SCHOOL) and to honor Election Day this Tuesday, 11/5 (NO SCHOOL). Please find Potomac Senior High School updates below:

+ TOUCH BASE: REMINDER! Monday, November 4th we will hold our Fall Touch Base event from 8:30 – 10:30am at the school. The Touch Base event provides parents with the opportunity to briefly meet with teachers to discuss student progress and to plan strategies for continued student growth. All teachers will be located in the gym. Students do not report to school as the remainder of the day will serve as a teacher workday.

In order to assist with cutting down on wait time, we have created shifts by balancing our student’s last names into groups and have assigned the time slots for visits:

A - J: 8:30-9:30am

K - Z: 9:30-10:30am

+ SPECIALTY NIGHT: Attention all underclassmen: Potomac High School is home to several Specialty Programs that give you the opportunity to challenge yourself and graduate with specialized skills. We offer Specialty Programs in Culinary Arts, Cybersecurity, Welding, and our Cambridge Program. You can learn more by attending our Specialty Program Night on Wednesday, November 6th from 6:30pm - 8:00pm in our auditorium. Join us to ask questions, hear from teachers in these programs, and learn how each program can prepare you for life after high school.

+ POTOMAC MUSIC UPDATES: Our Potomac Music Department has an awesome event planned this week. Please see the flyer below and come out to support Potomac Fine Arts!

+ AFTERSCHOOL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE: To further promote our commitment to student success, late buses are available ~4pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays for students to receive extra assistance with teachers or to meet with school-sponsored clubs/organizations afterschool! Please encourage your student to check their teacher’s availability to utilize Tuesday or Thursday late buses for opportunities to deepen their learning beyond class time.

+ PWCS WIRELESS DEVICE SURVEY: PWCS is exploring the impact of the Governor’s Executive Order 33 on our students. The county is particularly interested in the impact on high school students, staff, and families. To that end, all stakeholder groups were be a PWCS Wireless Device survey via email last week. The survey will close at midnight on Wednesday, November 6th. Please check your email for the link to provide our county with valuable data regarding students and parent perceptions on our current wireless device policy.

+ PARENT LIAISON UPDATES: Please the attached .pdf document with countywide job/internship opportunities from our Parent Liaison, Mrs. Eva Castro (CastroE1@pwcs.edu).

+ GET INVOLVED: Remember, Engaged Parents = Student Achievement! Please come out to assist with community partnerships and student & staff support events at our next PTSO meeting (IN-PERSON) on Thursday, November 21st at 7pm in the Library.

+ UPCOMING EVENTS:

· November 4: Touch Base Conferences

· November 4 & 5: Teacher Workday (NO SCHOOL)

· November 6: Specialty Night @ 6:30p

· November 11: Veteran’s Day (NO SCHOOL)

· November 21: PTSO Meeting @ 7p (Potomac HS Library)

· November 27 – 29: Thanksgiving Holiday (NO SCHOOL)

For more information on school news, upcoming events, and activities, please visit the Potomac HS website.

Thank you for your continued support of Potomac Senior High School!

Brandon Boles, Principal

bolesbc@pwcs.edu

@BolesActually

Email: PotomacPanthers@pwcs.edu
Website: www.potomachs.pwcs.edu
Location: 3401 Panther Pride Drive, Dumfries, VA, USA
Phone: 703.441.4200
Twitter: @PotomacPanther