Wow! We have sooooo much to celebrate with the Class of 2016 recently. Not only are we beyond the halfway point of senior year, but there were so many exciting events taking place over the past week that gave us so many reasons to feel proud of your accomplishments. From college acceptances and scholarship winners at the HBCU Festival, to a national win for our 4X200 men’s relay team, there were lots of reasons to stand up and cheer the senior class. Here are just a few images that captured some of the celebrations…

Also, we can now officially celebrate all of the academic All Stars from the 2nd quarter who earned either Distinguished All As, Honor Roll, or Merit Roll  status during the second quarter. Take a look at the list here, and CONGRATULATIONS to all of you!

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Can you believe that we are less than four months away from graduation? Wow, this time is flying, and with so much to look forward to, now is the time to get organized and focused on what you want to experience in the last four months of high school. If you are interested in Senior Experience, please start exploring your options and making contacts with individuals who may be open to mentoring you for the three weeks at the end of May and first week of June. In addition, if you are not where you need to be academically, now is the time to start working with your teachers, Building Better Futures, and other supports (some we will be promoting in the next two weeks) that will help you prepare for graduation AND life after high school. We’re looking forward to seeing many of you at Saturday’s HBCU Festival (more information below) where there will be scholarship and onsite admission opportunities available to those of you who come prepared (ie. transcript, test scores, professional dress, etc.). Also, we wish the best of luck to those of you taking the SAT on Saturday at George Washington Middle School (NEW LOCATION). Be sure to print out your new test ticket with the changed location.

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Congratulations Seniors…

We have completed the 2nd quarter/first semester, and you now have a better sense of where you stand as we head into the final half of your high school career. This week was quite busy for the Class of 2016. You were inundated with important information at the Senior Class meeting on Tuesday (presentation link). Senior Experience information was shared, and you will be hearing more soon. Also, we took a fabulous picture of the sensational seniors.

(Listening attentively at the Senior Meeting and preparing for the official senior class photo.)

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UPCOMING EVENTS

January 23rd: SAT test (NOW RESCHEDULED for February 20th at GW Middle School!)

February 1st: Sign up has begun in College & Career Center for the February 19th ASVAB test

February 5th: Scholarship Fund of Alexandria Application due by 4:30PM (with FAFSA SAR for need based scholarships) (RED Snow Make up day #1)

February 6th:  ACT

February 8th: NEW End of the Second Quarter/First Semester AND Last day to register to vote in the March 1st Presidential Primary (info)

February 9th: Senior Experience Presentation

February 10th: Herff Jones will be here during lunches for graduation item orders

February 12th: Special Alexandria Hall of Fame Ceremony @TC (info link) AND Deadline to order new senior shirts

February 14th: Show Some Love for Valentine’s Day!!

February 15th: Presidents’ Day NO SCHOOL

February 18th & 19th: Early Release Days for Parent/Teacher Conferences

February 19: LAST ASVAB test for military placement held at TC (sign up has begun in the College and Career Center and fills up QUICKLY!)

February 20th: Alfred Street Baptist Church HBCU Festival @ TC (info and registration link) AND Rescheduled SAT at GWMS (reprint your ticket)

February 27th: NOVA Pathways Program Kick Off to College Program at George Mason University! (More to come for accepted students!)

March 1st: Presidential Primary (for registered voters)

March 4th: NOVA Open House Event 9-11 AM (flier link) AND School Day (Snow Make up day #2)

March 8th and 9th: Writing SoL administered

March 21-25th: Spring Break!!!!

What is Your Social Media Footprint?

You may have missed the special presentation on understanding the impact of your social media presence on your future. It was great to see our own senior, Chanece, participating in this important presentation. Video link

Celebrating Scholar Athletes

A special shout out goes out to two of our college bound athletes. Please join us in celebrating the academic and scholastic achievements of…

Mahlique Booth (signed to play football at Ashland University link)
Zoe Boocock (signing to play soccer at Dartmouth College link)

Alexandria Youth Topic E-newsletter

Have you checked out the latest edition of the Alexandria Youth Topic eNewsletter. Take a look at this wealth of teen related information through the city of Alexandria. link

Don’t Miss Any More FREE Money (for college)

Now that you have submitted your Scholarship Fund of Alexandria application its now time to keep your scholarship motor running. Take a look at Mrs. Feldman’s latest list of scholarships (link), and keep checking in with your counselor because new scholarships keep coming our way almost every day!

Another great resource is the Scholarship List in Naviance put together by the College and Career Center. Please log into your Naviance account and take a look at the list, and use the Scholarship Match tool to keep the options for financing college flowing. (log in link)

Testing Calendar

Time to start planning ahead. Take a look at the Testing Calendar so you know what is coming your way…

To see the national AP Exam schedule click here.

After another long week, and meeting some major deadlines, be sure to take some time this weekend to…