Oct. 7-11

• A-Day
• Fall Play Rehearsal @ 7:30a aud/black box
• Global Ambassadors Club Interest Mtg @ 8:45a rm220
• Girls Soccer Info Mtg @ 4:30p T1

• B-Day
• Fall Play Rehearsal @ 7:30a aud/black box
• Try-IT: Nearpod @ 8:45a lib classroom
• Science Nat'l Honor Society Mtg @ 8:45a rm243
• Homework Club @ 4:30p lib
• Try-IT: Nearpod @ 4:30p lib classroom
• PFHS Drama Boosters Meeting @ 7pm (virtual)
  

• A-Day
• Homework Club @ 4:30p lib
  
• Strategy Club Mtg @ 4:30p rm210

• B-Day
• Fall Play Rehearsal @ 7:30a aud/black box
• FCCLA Officer Mtg @ 8:30a rm122
• Knit & Crochet Club @ 8:45a rm225
• Thespian Society @ 8:45a black box
• Key Club Mtg @ 9a aux gym
• Kindness Club @ 9a rm235
• Make a Wish Monthly Mtg @ 9a rm243
• Homework Club @ 4:30p lib

• A-Day
• Fall Play Rehearsal @ 7:30a aud/black box
• PSAT Day (altered schedule at right)
• Senior Panoramic Photo @ 10a stadium
• Art Club Mtg @ 4:30p rm406
• SOFA Improv Comedy Show @ 7p black box

All enrolled PFHS students in grades 9-11 are registered to take the Digital PSAT on Friday, October 11 (9:30 AM - 12:30 PM).
All 9th graders take the PSAT 8/9, while all 10th and 11th graders take the PSAT/NMSQT. Seniors are not testing but will do special activities here at school.

Students are required to bring the following items:

• Fully-charged school Chromebook

• Sharpened pencils

• Snack and/or water to enjoy during their break (Recommended) - Lunches will begin late and run past 2 PM

• No handheld calculator is allowed - Digital PSAT has a built-in calculator for students to use.

Please come prepared! PFH is not providing these items on test day.

Please note there is no make-up test for late or absent students. Friday, October 11 is the only day the PSAT is being offered at
Potomac Falls HS.

Student Guides developed by College Board for the PSAT 8/9 and PSAT/NMSQT are posted at https://www.lcps.org/o/lcps/page/psat

Please contact Mr. Vogl, Testing Coordinator, at Matthew.Vogl@lcps.org if you have any questions about PSAT.

Dear Parents, Teachers, and Staff members,

As we start the new school week, just want to give a gentle reminder to sign-up for PTSO membership.

Your membership supports the endeavors listed below:

1. Staff Breakfast and Luncheons.
2. Teacher Appreciation Week.
3. Grants for Teachers.
4. Scholarship for Seniors.
5. Supporting various PFHS activities such as SCA, Parent Liaisons, and Panthers Helping Panthers.

Joining is just one click away, so don’t forget to sign-up today!!

https://potomac-falls-ptso.square.site

Want to take a PSAT Exam?

Sign-up for PSAT Practice Test conducted by C2 Education for just $25.

https://potomac-falls-ptso.square.site

Papa Johns Pizza Cards:

You can also support the PTSO by purchasing Papa Johns Pizza Cards for $15. This is a great way to show your support and avail of buy-one and get one free Pizza!!

Other ways to reach us:

1. Twitter @PFHS_PTSO
2. Instagram @pfhs.ptso
3. Facebook @Potomac Falls High School PTSO
4. Email us at pfhs.ptso.president@gmail.com

We look forward to your participation and support.

Sincerely,

2024 - 2025 PFHS PTSO Board

Anna Chris - Treasurer

Lisa Earnest – VP Membership

Melissa Govoruhk – Secretary

Jennifer Rose – Co-President

Chris James – Co-President

Early Dismissals:

ALL same-day Early Dismissals must be submitted by 2:00pm and at least thirty (30) minutes prior to pickup. Emails for early Dismissals are NOT accepted.

Please report early dismissals via ParentVue. Please request an early dismissal AT LEAST 30 minutes prior to the dismissal time.

If you are picking up your student without a ParentVue or previously submitted request, you must come into the building to the attendance window and present your ID and fill out a form for dismissal. You can request an early dismissal via Parent VUE or sending a note in with your student to be turned in first thing in the morning.

If your student is sick and needs to go home, the student must visit the Clinic to receive a dismissal pass from the school Nurse.

Early Dismissal requests through Parent Vue after 2:00pm will not be processed. Please come into the main office and fill out paperwork to have your student dismissed if you cannot put it in Parent Vue before 2:00pm. Early Dismissals are not accepted over the phone, only a handwritten note sent to school with your student or a request through Parent Vue .

Tardies:

If a student is going to be late to school due to an appointment at the doctors, orthodontist, dentist, court, or any other reason, please report tardies via Parent VUE. Please make sure to include a copy of medical/dental notes or any other documentation from appointments, etc. You can also send in a note with your student to excuse the tardy.

Absences:

If a student is going to be absent from school for the day, or longer, please notify the attendance office via Parent VUE, or using the form above.

*Please note: All student athletes must have a doctors note, dentist note, or other type of documentation if they are tardy to school or leave via early dismissal for them to participate in their sport the day of their tardy or early dismissal. If they are home sick for the day, they will not be allowed to participate.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Attendance Office at 571-434-3200

Salidas temprano:

TODAS las salidas temprano deben enviarse antes de las 2:00 p. m. del mismo día y al menos treinta (30) minutos antes de la hora de recoger a su estudiante. No aceptamos correos para sacar estudiantes temprano.

Por favor informe las salidas temprano a través de ParentVue. Solicite una salida temprana AL MENOS 30 minutos antes de la hora especificada.

Si viene a recoger a su estudiante sin haber avisado en ParentVue o sin haber hecho una solicitud enviada previamente, debe ingresar al edificio a la ventanilla de asistencia, presentar su identificación y completar un formulario de salida. Puede solicitar una salida temprano a través de ParentVUE o enviando una nota con su estudiante para que la entregue a primera hora de la mañana.

Si su estudiante está enfermo y necesita irse a casa, debe visitar la clínica para recibir un pase de salida de la enfermera de la escuela.

Las solicitudes de salida temprano a través de ParentVue hechas después de las 2:00 p.m. no serán procesadas. Si no puede poner la solicitud en ParentVue antes de las 2:00 p.m. por favor venga a la oficina principal y complete la documentación para que su estudiante pueda salir. No se aceptan solicitudes para salir temprano por teléfono, solo una nota escrita a mano enviada a la escuela con su estudiante o una solicitud a través de ParentVue.

Llegadas Tarde:
Si un estudiante va a llegar tarde a la escuela debido a una cita con el médico, ortodoncista, dentista, tribunal o cualquier otro motivo, informe la llegada tarde a través de ParentVUE. Asegúrese de incluir una copia de las notas médicas/dentales o cualquier otra documentación de las citas, etc. También puede enviar una nota con su estudiante para excusar la llegada tarde.

Ausencias:
Si un estudiante va a estar ausente de la escuela durante un día o más, notifique a la oficina de asistencia a través de ParentVUE o utilizando el formulario anterior.

*Tenga en cuenta: Todos los estudiantes atletas deben tener una nota del médico, nota del dentista u otro tipo de documentación si llegan tarde a la escuela o salen temprano para poder participar en su deporte el día de su llegada tarde o salida temprana. Si están enfermos en casa durante el día, no se les permitirá participar.

Si tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en comunicarse con la Oficina de Asistencia al 571-434-3200

Thank you to all of the athletes, families, community members and donors for making our fall fundraiser such a huge success! We raised over $20,000 to help us continue funding uniforms, capital improvements and scholarships.

GO PANTHERS!

Interested in meeting students from other Loudoun schools, or international students? Join the Global Ambassadors Club! Our first meeting will be on Monday Oct. 7th starting at 8:45am in room 220. Come find out how you can be involved and help plan for this year's conference. Don't forget, Monday Oct. 7th at 8:45am in room 220. See you there!

Art Club will meet again on October 11 in room 406 from 4:20-5:20

This March, a group of French students will come to our school to learn more about the many cultures that constitute our community. We are looking for families to welcome them in their home and share their culture. This is also a unique opportunity to learn more about the French culture. If you want to learn more about this opportunity please click on the following link: https://dream-travel.wetravel.com/trips/french-exchange-program-potomac-falls-hs-2025-dream-travel-89042524

Advanced Placement (AP) testing will be offered May 5-16, 2025. AP teachers are guiding their students through AP test registration during their classes right now through the month of September. Please go to tinyurl.com/PFH-AP2025 for detailed instructions on how to register for AP tests, along with the AP testing calendar. The deadline to register without incurring a $40 late fee per test is November 15, 2024. No AP tests can be ordered for any reason after March 14, 2025.

Homeschool students who live within our boundaries may register to take AP tests at PFH. Please fill out the AP Homeschool form posted at https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4461/doss/4702281/AP_Test_Registration_Form_-HI_23-25.pdf and return it to Mr. Vogl.

Please contact Mr. Vogl, Testing Coordinator, at Matthew.Vogl@lcps.org if you have any questions about AP testing.