AP Testing is done, Senior Experience forms are turned in, deficiencies are being paid, prom tickets are on sale, the last round of SoLs are underway…
AND WE HAD A GREAT DYNAMIC DECISION DAY!
Way to go Class of 2016!
Many of you are realizing those deficiencies have to be paid off. See Ms. Lynah in the main office right away to take care of this, and move on to bigger and better, like preparing for the Graduation March to your former elementary and middle schools. This has been a wonderful Alexandria tradition for the past three years, and your former schools are looking forward to celebrating you. Sign up on the link below so they can be prepared to receive you and celebrate you in their own special way.
Here are a few more things to add to your personal calendar, including SoL Remediation/Testing and cap and gown pick up…
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) – DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS WONDERFUL ALEXANDRIA TRADITION THAT LETS YOUR FORMER TEACHERS AND SCHOOL COMMUNITIES CELEBRATE ALL THAT YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED!!!!
May 12th and until Sold Out: 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 (May SoL Testing Schedule Link and End of Year Testing 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 21st: Rescheduled Healthy Hammond Community Fair & Color Run 5k, 8:30 a.m.
May 23 – June 10: Senior Experience Internships
June 1st: Scholarship Fund of Alexandria Awards Night
June 6th: Senior Recognition Night at 7:00 PM
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
Next week is pick up on May 17th and 18th, so be sure you have finished paying off your package, or ordering your cap and gown. Also, be sure you don’t miss Herff Jones in the cafeteria during lunches.
You may also be interested in purchasing All Night Grad Party Tickets, which can be purchased online (link) or on Thursdays during the lunch block for $40 (they will be $50 at the door). Yearbooks are also on sale now for those of you who did not purchase them through a package. Yearbooks can be purchased in person from Ms. Gaskins. The cost is $75 to purchase and can be paid in either cash or a check made out to “T.C. Williams High School” with a memo note that says your name and “Yearbook.” Students go to room B135 at the end of classes or to room A337 before and after school. Also, a receipt is provided to each student showing the proof of purchase.
Mental Health Awareness Month
Resources and information on mental health. Take a look at all that the National Alliance on Mental Illness is doing to promote this important month of awareness, education, and empowerment regarding mental health. Click here for lots of great information.
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!
Alexandria Youth Topics May Newsletter
Stay up to date with Alexandria information geared towards youth. Take a look at this link for more information on upcoming events, career/volunteer opportunities, education, and much more all for youth in Alexandria.
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.
Interim grades are due on May 19th at 6:00 PM, and seniors who are participating in Senior Experience will have most grades finalized by May 20th. This is crunch time, so make it happen!! If you are in need of some stress relief during this busy time, take a moment going through your old baby pictures to find the right image for this upcoming trip down memory lane…
