WEST POTOMAC ACADEMY FASHION STUDENTS HELP FIGHT POVERTY

On September 26th, Parker Posey and Will Thomas will co-host the 4th Annual “Fashion Fights Poverty” (FFP) fashion benefit at the St. Regis Hotel in Washington, D.C.. West Potomac Academy Fashion has graciously accepted the invitation to participate in this cause worthy event which will afford them the opportunity to experience working with some of the best in the entertainment industry.

Posey is known best for her major motion picture roles in "Superman", "You've Got Mail" and "Scream 3"and an extensive list of independent films. She has starred in almost 40 movies in her career decade, made a number of television show guest appearances (‘Will & Grace”), and has managed to throw in some theater work along the way. The students will be working alongside several celebrity guests, models and designers.  I would name a few, but we have to keep it on the hush, hush till Friday. This is a huge opportunity for our students and we are elated to be a part of such an outstanding event. 

For more information visit www.fashionfightspoverty.org

For tickets contact Ms. Francois or Ms. Jeter at 703-718-2656

Weather permitting; a police helicopter will be landing at the WPHS on Friday, September 26, 2008. The helicopter will land near the stadium. The arrival time is 11:40 AM and the departure is 12:30 PM. While on the ground, the flight crew will address the West Potomac Academy Criminal Justice II students. If you have any questions, contact Mr. Aaron Engley, Academy Administrator.

Career Camp

The West Potomac Academy will host a Career Camp Fundraiser for FCPS elementary, grades 4-6, and middle school students.  This is a great opportunity for students to actively learn about careers in the Communication and the Arts Health and Human Services fields.  Plus, it will expose them to West Potomac Academy course electives we have to offer when they reach high school. 

The West Potomac Academy Career Camp will take place on the student holidays, November 3-4, 2008, taught by Academy Instructors and Level II students.  Monday, November, 3 will include Communications and Arts courses:  Music and Computer Technology, Professional Television Production, Professional Graphics Studio, Fashion Design, and Dance.  Students will participate in hands-on activities and star in “Make a Music Video” and how the careers work together to make that happen.  Tuesday, November 4, will involve Health and Human Services courses:  Criminal Justice, Pharmacy Tech, Medical Health Sciences, Physical/Occupational Therapy, and Dental Careers.  Students will explore and solve a crime scene investigation as professionals from the different career fields in “CSI Academy.”  Funding from this camp will support our Academy Programs for field trips, guest speakers/artists, and other real-life learning opportunities. 

Attached is the Career Camp Registration & Disclaimer Form, approved by Aaron Engley, West Potomac Academy’s Administrator and FCPS Risk Management. 

Please contact Mimi Boyd or Maria Kappel in the Academy if you have any questions.  Thank you for supporting West Potomac Academy.  We look forward to having your students and children in the future enrolled in Academy Courses. 

Thank you for your continued support of the
West Potomac Academy Programs.