Well we are two weeks away from the end of the third quarter, and so much closer to the end of this high school journey. It is soooooooooo important that you maintain your grades and attendance because teachers have the ability to request a grade adjustment if the grade is not reflective of appropriate attendance. We want everyone to end strong, so stay focused, stay in class, and stay excellent Class of 2016!!
The rest of April is packed with important events and information, so please stay tuned, and engaged. It was quite surprising how many people indicated they did not know that Herff Jones was on campus today for the last time to take cap and gown orders in person. It is vital that seniors are paying attention so you don’t miss anything!!!
Here are a few things to add to your personal calendar…
Upcoming Events
Spring Sports Schedule link (with some Senior Night’s highlighted!)
April 8th: Last Chance to Order Cap and Gown on TC campus ($45) AND 1st set of Senior Experience forms due (Hope you did not miss this deadline!!)
April 10th: College 101 Family Workshop at 5:00 PM (link)
April 13th: AVID fundraiser at CRAVE
April 14th: Admitted: Now What? Senior Parent Presentation to Assist with College Decision Making Process @ 8:15 AM in Quiet Dining Hall/Titan Den (Registration link) AND UVA Admitted Students event at TC (by invitation only)
April 18-19th: Writing SoL Expedited Retakes
April 19th: Senior Parent meeting at 6:30 PM in TC Williams Cafeteria
April 21st: End of 3rd Quarter AND Professional Career Fair 3-5 PM (link and come prepared to impress and get a JOB!)
April 22nd: Snow make up day (Regular School Day) AND Annual Seniors vs. Junior PowderPuff game (Hana is certain that Seniors will win!!)
April 22nd is also the JROTC Ball JROTC Miltary ball flier
April 23rd: Project Discovery WalkaThon (link) AND CommonWealth One College Financing Seminar 9-11 AM in the Sister City Conference Room (1101) Alexandria City Hall (RSVP 703-823-5211)
April 27th: James Madison University Admitted Students meeting at TC 10-11 AM AND AVID Breakfast for Dinner/Senior Recognition 4-6PM
May 1st: Official Decision (and deposit) Day for most local colleges and Priority Day for Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA)
May 2-13: AP Exams (more info link)
May 6th: Senior Experience Proposal and Mentor Application/Agreement due
May 13th: Decision Day Festivities at TC AND Senior Experience Final Approval Due
May 19th: Talent Showcase
May 23 – June 10: Senior Experience Internships
June 10th: Prom at the Waterford in Springfield
June 13th: Senior Experience Presentations
June 18th: Graduation (meet at TC at 7:00AM) then onto…
Herff Jones Orders
Today was the last day Herff Jones will be on TC’s campus, so if you STILL need to place you order for graduation items please order through their website (link).
Student Health 101
In this issue:
- Fitness for Focus – How to Power up your brain
- Cooking Skills You Need to Know
- Do You Drink? Exploring the reasons behind your choices
April 1st Issue Student Edition- Click Here
Preview Days and Admitted Student Events
We know that many of you are visiting college campuses to help you make your final decision. Please be sure to send pictures from your visits, and get ready to make that decision by May 1st (where necessary). We want to celebrate with you, so keep the great news (and pictures) coming! Visits are an important part of the decision making process, so whenever possible PLEASE spend time on the campuses you are considering, and start making connections with students and staff to build you network to help you make your decision, and once you are on campus!
Scholarship Updates
The opportunities keep coming, so stay tuned for scholarships and talk with your local organizations to see what they offer. Don’t miss DEADLINES by keeping track of your applications using a tool like this. It was so great to celebrate with the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria and Beat the Odds awardees this week, but there are soooooooooooo many other scholarships out there, so keep applying and checking the list in Naviance and with Mrs. Feldman (as well as those your counselor keeps receiving and printing off!!)!
Hot off the presses: Mrs. Feldman’s April/May Scholarship Newsletter (link)
Year Up Program Presentation at TC
Are you still trying to figure out life after TC? Well there are many options, and on Tuesday, April 12th we will provide some information via lunch time presentation on the Year Up program (link). Please sign up in LC 12 to attend one of these sessions to help provide yet another option for life after high school!
Have a wonderful and restful weekend, and come back refreshed and ready for a very full next week. Looking forward to hosting world famous scientist Jane Goodall on campus. How exciting!!!