Monthly Archives: January 2016

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Barely in the Door During Week #4

So, hope you enjoyed this very short school week, and were able to make the most of your time away from school. You had the gift of time over the last week, and hopefully you used it well. Unfortunately, some gifts aren’t truly free, and we will need to make up two of those days. In case you have not seen it, here is the schedule for making up snow days:

SNOW MAKE-UP SCHEDULE
1-3 days: No make-up (YAY!)
Day 4: Make-up on Feb. 5
Day 5: Make-up on March 4
Day 6: No make-up (YAY!)

Snow make up daysIf we have any additional snow days:

Day 7: Make-up on April 22
Day 8: No Make-up

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Feeling Wintry in Week #3

What a wonderful gift of time we have received! Hope you are making the most of it! We have two weeks left in the quarter, and one more major college deadline ahead (February 1st!). Time to start evaluating where you are, and where you want to be by June 18, 2016!

In the meanwhile, we have a lot of news to share with you, so to set the mood here is a shot of Friday’s sunrise before the storm to put you in a positive state of mind…

Sunrise before snowstorm 2

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Mr$. Feldman’$ February/March $cholar$hip New$letter

Dear T.C. Students, Families, and Alumni,

I hope you each are doing well! I wanted to go ahead and get my February newsletter out early so that you can take advantage of the snow days to apply for scholarships. Take care, and please let me know if you have any questions!

Class of 2016 – FAFSA & SFA Application DUE FEB. 5

THIS WEDNESDAY, January 27th, the Scholarship Fund is hosting our second FAFSA Completion Workshop to help seniors and their families fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  The application takes less than 30 minutes, so families can simply drop by TC anytime between 5 – 8pm to complete the FAFSA and enjoy a free pizza dinner. Continue reading →

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Here’s What’s New in Week #2 (of 2016!)

This long weekend we have the opportunity to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, jr. with our words and actions. Take some time to reflect on how you treat others, and the ways that you can serve others to make life better for all. There are lots of events throughout the metropolitan area this weekend to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy, and to allow you to give back to the community as we honor his life of service. Make the most of the “Day on” Monday, and continue to strive to be the best you that you can be!

Dr King Holiday

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Welcome Back Week News

This first week back after a long break took some adjusting to, but hopefully you are now back and ready for a successful 2016! Looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible at tomorrow’s FAFSA completion workshop starting at 8:30AM. Please click here for more information on this important opportunity to receive support while completing this vital form for college funding. Continue reading →

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Managing Teen Anxiety Workshop on January 27th @ 7:00PM

Juggling the demands and pressures of school, social relationships and plans for the future can leave teens worried and stressed. This workshop will give parents strategies to help their teens manage anxiety and stress, cope with disappointment, gain resilience and maximize their strengths. The speaker is the Executive Director of Clinical and Assessment Services for WISE Mind Solutions, L.L.C.  Presented by: Amy Fortney Parks, M. Psych.
When: Wednesday, January 27th at 7:00 PM
Where: T.C. Williams Minnie Howard Campus Media Center
NOTE:
Registration closes on January 20. Be sure to register prior to this date.

http://www.acps.k12.va.us/events/  for more info on this and other events:

http://www.acps.k12.va.us/curriculum/special-education/workshops.pdf 

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Mr$. Feldman’$ January/February $cholarship List

Dear T.C. Students, Families, and Alumni,

Class of 2016

  • Every senior should fill out the FAFSA — a free, 30-minute application to qualify for money from the federal government, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and colleges.  Come to the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria’s FAFSA Completion Workshop THIS SATURDAY, January 9th, to receive free, confidential assistance. Drop by TC anytime between 8:30 and 11am to enjoy free breakfast and coffee and get your FAFSA finished! The FAFSA does not include essays and does not consider your grades. Please see this link for a list of documents to bring. Interpretation services will be provided with registration.
  • Also, please note that the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria is due 1 month from today!  Go to www.AlexScholarshipFund.org to begin filling out your application.  One out of every two applicants received a scholarship last year, and our average award was $2,700 – with the chance to renew for all four years of college! If you have any questions about the SFA application or if you’d like feedback on your essays, please stop by room A-121 or A-115 between 8am and 4:30pm Monday through Friday.

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Happy FAFSA Friday (and new year, too)!!

Happy new year Class of 2016! It’s your year!!!!

Happy 2016

As we celebrate the start of a new year that has a very special meaning (remember when 2016 seemed soooo far off!), today is the day to officially start your FAFSA! If you are unable to begin today, remember that the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria is sponsoring a FAFSA completion workshop on Saturday, January 9th from 8:30-11:00 AM. (*Also, check to be sure if you are applying to one of over 300 colleges, universities, or scholarships that require the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE (list link and CSS Profile info link))

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