It’s Friday, and that means it’s LC 11 Ledger time. This week is another jam packed issue filled with lots of news we hope you will use. Take a look and feel free to contact your counselor if you have any questions.
LC11 Ledger
Volume 1 Issue 30 May 29, 2015
Important Dates
(TODAY!!) May 29th Class of 2016 Fundraising items have been delivered (There will be another fundraising opportunity in the fall for senior package discounts.)
Happy Mental Health Awareness Month!
June 8th Underclassmen Awards Ceremony (please plan to arrive no later than 6:45PM if you are an awardee!)
June 9th Primary Elections in Alexandria for those of you who are (or will be by November 3rd) 18 years old
June 10th Celebration to honor Mrs. Maxey’s retirement @ Durant Center AND COMMUNITY WRITING NIGHT with Ms. Taylor in room B228 @ 7:30 PM (event flier link)
Summer School Registration is underway. Please see your counselor and check out the summer school website or Summer School Handbook link
SoL and Finals Schedule (link) has been published
June 15 TC Graduation Day @ George Mason University
(NO SCHOOL for students!)
LC11 Student of the Week
This week we celebrate Reuben Bosompem, who is a very determined young man with a lot of confidence and focused on created a great future for himself. Reuben came to the United States from Ghana in 2012, and has been striving to be successful in all he does. Currently he is playing midfield and forward for the TC Williams varsity soccer team. In addition, Reuben plays for the city of Alexandria soccer team, and is looking forward to playing football in the fall for TC. Academically, Reuben is keenly aware of what he needs to do in order to apply to the four year universities he is currently exploring. Next year Reuben will be taking College Summit to help him through the college and scholarship application process, and will continue to balance his academic pursuits with his athletic endeavors!
Way to go Reuben!
2016 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP Program
Congratulations to the students that will be recognized in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program:
Erin Boyle
Celeste Claudio
Claire Costello
Frederick Delawie
Shanna Gerlach
Anders Jacobson
Gareth Markel
Jillian Schiele
Elizabeth Tibebu
Amanda Wilcox
Laura Wilcox
Learn more about the National Merit Scholarship program by clicking here.
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END STRONG AND STAY FOCUSED!
June 18, 2016 is within your reach!
–Dean Sanders
Preparing for College
Be sure to take a look at this great resource from College Board on developing your college application process plan:
College: How to Get There From Here link
Also take a look at this article that we just found and linked to our new Twitter Page (@TCW_2016)
College Admissions Reality Check Article from Inside Higher Ed website
online learners
Time is Running Out for Online Courses!!!
Last chance online learners!!! Mr. Perini holds his last online work session during Saturday School scheduled for tomorrow, May 3o, 2015. If you have any questions, please email him right away, and show up to get as much done as you can while you still have time: erik.perini@acps.k12.va.us
Come and finish up now!! Deadline is June 1st!!
Pictures from College Visits
Thanks to Allie Church for sending this lovely picture from her recent visit to Christopher Newport University.
Learn more about Christopher Newport University by clicking here. Keep sending in those pictures to your counselor as you visit colleges and universities so we can share the experience.
Remember to take a look at this checklist developed by College Board to make the most of your visits:
Who’s next with their college visit pictures?
Amazing opportunities
2015 Advanced Leadership Academy at George Mason University ~ July 5th-10th
We recruiting current juniors and graduating seniors to attend the ALA for a life changing experience.
Please see this link and this website for information about the ALA Curriculum, a unique aspect of this ALA program is for students to get up to 3 college credits while receiving one year of project coaching for their project, nonprofit, or social enterprise.
The cost of the program is $895 dollars but with students being close to the DC area, travel will be cheaper! We help students to fund-raise and even have payment plans.
The deadline to register is June 15th! Please feel free to contact Mr. Rich Green for more information at richgreenjr@gmail.com.
Women Can Fly Event Will Introduce Flight to Girls and Women in Virginia
Women Can Fly, a series of three special Saturday events scheduled for June of 2015, will introduce aviation to more girls and women in Virginia. While the number of women working in the aviation industry has steadily increased, they are still underrepresented in the workforce and women pilots are only 6% of the total pilot population. Women Can Fly will be an enjoyable and educational event for girls and women of all ages. There will be a variety of experiences, including classroom presentations, outdoor displays, simulation opportunities, and a flight in a general aviation aircraft for participating girls and women. The goal is to introduce those who attend to aviation and provide information about opportunities in the aviation industry as well as allowing them to experience the fun and camaraderie of general aviation.
Women Can Fly events will be held at Lynchburg Regional Airport on June 13, 2015, Hampton Roads Executive Airport on June 20, 2015, and Warrenton-Fauquier Airport on June 27, 2015. Women and girls may register to attend at www.womencanfly.org.
Local contacts are:
Marsha Bottoms
Hampton Roads Executive Airport
mbottoms@flypvg.com
(757) 488-3166
Doris Gatewood
Event Coordinator
Aviation Adventures of Warrenton
Warrenton-Fauquier Airport
dorisgatewood@gmail.com
(540) 522-6115
Women Can Fly is co-sponsored by The Ninety-Nines, Inc. (International Organization of Women Pilots); Freedom Aviation; Liberty University; Virginia Department of Aviation, and participating airports.
The Virginia Department of Aviation continually strives to become the standard of excellence among state aviation agencies through its cultivation of an advanced aviation system that is safe, secure and provides for economic development; its promotion of aviation education and awareness; and by providing flight services for Commonwealth leadership and state agencies.
COMMUNITY WRITING NIGHT
On June 10, 2015 at 7:30 PM in room B228, Ms. Taylor will be sponsoring a COMMUNITY WRITING NIGHT!
Students are encouraged to bring their friends and parents. Students and adults will participate in creative writing opportunities and discuss writing with each other. For more information, contact Ms. Laurel Taylor @ laurel.taylor@acps.k12.va.us.(Event flier)
$cholarship$
Have you become familiar with the $cholar$hip resource$ at TC William$? If not, now is the time!! We have:
Scholarship Fund of Alexandria hou$ed in our building
$cholar$hip $earch$ in Naviance
$cholarship Databa$e and Monthly $cholar$hip new$letter (for May) both created by Mr$. Feldman
$cholar$hip$ received in our College and Career Center
$cholarship information available through CCC
College Board $cholarship $earch
Zinch College Scholarship and University $earch
Also, now is the time to learn more about programs like Gates Millennium Scholars, QuestBridge and Posse, which offer major college funding for students who meet specific criteria. Start doing your homework now, and come see your counselor to help your with the proce$$.
Technology Tool
If you need help calculating your unweighted GPA for scholarship and college applications check out this great tool:
College Visits
Explore your options in Naviance and on the College Board’s websites.
Also, have you read through the Junior Checklist? This is a great resource, with active links, to help you make the most of your junior year in preparation for a stellar senior year. Take the time now to plan and prepare for what is coming your way!
Coming Soon…
We are going to be transitioning to a new website for the 2015-2016 school year. Stay tuned for the unveiling of our very own Class of 2016 website!!
You can also follow our team on Twitter @TCW_2016.