Caps and gowns have been picked up (HOPEFULLY for those who have ordered them ahead of time), and seniors have registered for the Graduation March to their former elementary or middle schools (link, even if you did not attend, if you have siblings or family members they would love to see you at those schools), and many more tests have been completed.Now it’s time to get that Senior Exit Survey completed (see below) and say “Hasta luego” to the seniors who start Senior Experience next week.
Speak of which, we owe a HUGE THANK YOU to our weekly newsletter student editors who have helped tremendously with the production of each week’s edition. Thank you goes out to Hana and Julia for their editing/revising efforts each week. We truly appreciated both of them throughout the year.
Now on to the news we hope you will use as we begin the serious countdown…
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, YOUNGER FAMILY MEMBER, AND SCHOOL COMMUNITIES CELEBRATE ALL THAT YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED!!!!
Spring SoL Testing Underway for Seniors (May SoL Testing Schedule Link and End of Year Testing Schedule link)
May 20th: Way to go soccer teams for moving onto the next level, even though it now ended our chances of being able to hold the annual Powder Puff game. 🙁 and 😀 Soccer (and softball, and track, and lacrosse, and tennis, and baseball, and crew, and rugby!!!!!)
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 4th: STEM Workshop (registration link)
June 6th: Senior Recognition Night at 7:00 PM
June 6-10th: Prom tickets will be $60 when they go back on sale (Guest approval forms will be available in LC 12 or the main office)
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!)
Senior Exit Survey is Live
Completion of the Senior Exit Survey is required in order to receive your graduation tickets. Your response to this survey is reviewed carefully and taken seriously in an effort to improve counseling services on a yearly basis. If you are participating in Senior Experience, your survey must be completed by Friday, May 20, 2016.
To access the survey:
- Log into Naviance through Blackboard
- Click on the “About Me” Tab
- Find “2016 Senior Exit Survey” under Surveys to take in the far left column
Please complete the survey in its entirety. You will not be able to save and return to the survey.
If you have any questions, please see Ms. Christian in the College and Career Center or email Samantha.christian@acps.k12.va.us.
All Night Grad Party Tickets Are On Sale
If you are interested in purchasing All Night Grad Party Tickets, they 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. Finally, you may also get a yearbook by going to: www.yearbookordercenter.com
Mental Health Awareness Month
As we continue to recognize Mental Health Awareness month throughout May, one of the biggest issue that we know impacts our community in undiagnosed or untreated mental health conditions. It is time to shine light on healthy ways to deal with the myriad of mental health concerns that are faced by those in our community. We need to increase the awareness of those who are impacted and build support amongst those who love and care for them. Take a look at what is being offered through the National Alliance on Mental Illness and the National Institute of Mental Health.
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.
Mrs. Feldman’s May Scholarship List
It’s time for more ways to earn some free money to help finance your future. Take a look at this link for new $$$$ opportunities for college. It is never too late to seek money to help finance your post secondary aspirations. Stay focused and stay organized in your search (link to form). We’re all here to help you, so just ask. That is a habit you need to get in the habit of as you head off into the world. Ask not, want not!
Take a moment going through your old baby pictures to find the right image for this upcoming trip down memory lane…
Also, have you seen our Senior Destinations map based on your Decision Day data…
(We will send out an updated and interactive map once we have more student data. Only 410 seniors participated in Decision Day, so the map is not complete!)