What a great celebration of our amazing teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week! So good to see our teachers celebrated for all of their tremendous efforts on behalf of our students throughout the year. In addition, we celebrated our fabulous School Nurse, Mrs. Storck on Friday for National Nurse’s day. The celebrations continue on Sunday for Mother’s Day, and we wish all of the mothers (and like a mothers) out there a very special day where you are appreciated and loved for all you do all year long.
DEADLINES keep coming, including Senior Experience and paying off deficiencies.
Here are a few more things to add to your personal calendar, including AP Testing and SoL Remediation/Testing…
Upcoming Events
Spring Sports Schedule (with some Senior Night’s highlighted!)
April 25-June 9th: Sign Up for June 16th Graduation March to Alexandria elementary and middle schools in cap and gown (link)
May 2-13: AP Exams (Testing Schedule)
May 6th: Senior Experience Proposal and Mentor Application/Agreement due (Senior Experience Timeline link)
May 7th: 34th TC Williams Invitational, Sat, 7 May/8:30am-6:00pm, TC Williams HS, Alexandria
May 8th: Mother’s Day (Make sure you don’t forget!!!)
May 11th: Prom tickets go on sale for $50 (Guest approval forms will be available in LC 12 or the main office)
May 13th: Decision Day Festivities at TC AND Senior Experience Final Approval Due
Spring SoL Testing Begins for Seniors (Schedule link)
May 14th: Pre Law Workshop at TC 10-1 Register via this website: http://cleous.org/CLICKS
May 17th & 18th: Cap and Gown deliveries during lunch blocks AND All balances must be paid in full
May 19th: Talent Showcase
May 20th: Re-rescheduled Seniors v. Juniors PowderPuff game (Julia promises that it won’t rain this time, and Hana still knows that seniors will definitely win!!!!)
May 23 – June 10: Senior Experience Internships
June 1st: Scholarship Fund of Alexandria Awards Night
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: ACPS Graduation March to Alexandria former elementary and middle schools (Sign Up form link)
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 (link)
June 19th: Father’s Day (Be sure you don’t forget!)
Time to Pick up Your Cap, Gown, & other items
For those of you who forgot to pick up you graduation announcements and rings today during lunch, Herff Jones will be back on campus to distribute again soon. If you STILL need to order, please see the information in the flier above.
New Diploma Seal Available Starting With Class of 2016
Starting with the class of 2016, students have the opportunity to earn the Virginia Diploma Seal of Biliteracy. The Virginia Board of Education’s Seal of Biliteracy certifies attainment of a high level of proficiency by a graduating high school student in at least one world language in addition to English. For more information and the requirements click here or contact your child’s counselor for more information. A letter has been mailed out on Friday, May 6th with more information.
Sign up Today for June 16th Graduation March
This is your time to celebrate all the hard work that you have endured over the past 13 years and the excitement that revolves around graduation. It’s time to thank your principals and teachers from kindergarten through Minnie Howard for their support over the years. Sign up for the graduation march that will take place on Thursday, June 16, 2016 by completing this form. You must sign up by June 10th!
Mrs. Feldman’s May Scholarship List
It’s time for more opportunities to earn some free money. Take a look at this link for opportunities.
May 1st Edition of Student Health 101
In this issue:
- Why Disappointment Matters – Turning letdowns into life gains
- Your Introvert Advantage – How to use it
- Upgrade Your Sleep – Simple bedroom solutions
May 1st Issue Student Edition- Click Here
Now that May is underway, we know that time is of the essence. It is so important that you stay focused all the way to the end. Just like our track team that finished as the first American team for three years in a row, stay focused through to the finish line, then celebrate your success!!!
