Whew! We made it through another week, and are now one week away from the end of the third quarter of your senior year. It was great to talk with families about making the college decision on Thursday morning, and hearing about the decisions that some of you are making for your future. It was also wonderful to learn about Year Up on Tuesday, and have so many seniors come to be a part of the conversation about this excellent, nationwide, post secondary option.
Coming up this week we have the HUGE Career Fair taking place on Thursday afternoon (April 21st!!!). Make sure to come in professional dress, and bring copies of your resume in order to present yourself in the best possible way to potential employers.
Lastly, if you would like the information from the presentation we did on “Admitted: Now What?” feel free to explore the items on this link.
Here are a few more things to add to your personal calendar…
Upcoming Events
Spring Sports Schedule (with some Senior Night’s highlighted!)
April 18-19th: Writing SoL Expedited Retakes
April 19th: Senior Parent meeting at 6:30 PM in TC Williams Cafeteria (An opportunity for parents of seniors to come and learn all about everything that is coming up for the duration of senior year!)
April 21st: Old Dominion University Admitted Student meeting with Admissions staff AND 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 4:30-6:30PM
April 29th (7:30PM) and April 30th (2:00 & 7:30PM) come see…
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 (Testing Schedule)
May 6th: Senior Experience Proposal and Mentor Application/Agreement due (Senior Experience Timeline link)
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 6th: Senior Recognition Night
June 10th: Prom at the Waterford in Springfield 8-11:30 PM
June 13th: Senior Experience Presentations
June 13th-16th: Senior Final Exams
June 16th: Graduation March to Alexandria former elementary and middle schools (sign up to proudly march in your cap and gown to your former elementary and middle school in Alexandria City Public Schools)
June 17th: Graduation rehearsal and picnic 10:00-11:30 AM
June 18th: Graduation (meet at TC at 7:00AM) then onto…
AND then ALL NIGHT GRAD PARTY!!! 11:00PM-4:00AM
Staying Mentally Healthy
We continue to emphasize the importance to taking care of your physical AND mental health as we gear up for the end of the year. In the midst of all the talk of celebrations and new opportunities, we know that many of you are experiencing anxiety, fear, sadness, stress, and a host of other symptoms of this major transitioning point in your life. Please take care of yourself, and look out for your friends. If you, or a friend, needs help, don’t hesitate to contact one of us. We are hear, and know that this is a tough time. You can also check out this resource from the National Alliance on Mental Health (link).
Scholarship Overload
Have you seen the latest scholarship newsletter from Mrs. Feldman (link). Please be sure that you are giving you counselor and recommenders ample time to provide what you need to complete your application, and keep track with a form like this. We also just received another scholarship from the Alexandria Old School Alumni Association (AOSAA), Inc. (Application link)
Final thoughts, as we celebrate the scholarship winners and acceptance letters, there are some of you who are dealing with feelings of disappointment and rejection. This is a normal part of life, and something that will help you become so much stronger and prepared for any experiences you will have in the future. Take a look at this message about growing from rejection by an New York University about the aftermath of decisions. Keep your head up, and learn from these disappointments (article link). Onward and upward!!!