Annandale Community:
This past Friday marked the final day of school for the Class of 2021 and we are excited to celebrate the senior class’ accomplishments in creative ways this upcoming week! See the Senior Portal or the school website for details of all of this week’s events.
On Monday from 12-2pm (A-L) or 2-4pm (M-Z), seniors will turn in their laptop, pay all obligations and pick up their cap and gown. In addition, students will have the opportunity to print paper copies of their tickets at the cap and gown distribution. Students are now eligible for up to six (6) tickets. Students should park or be dropped off in the back parking lot and enter the doors near the cafeteria. Masks are still required when entering any FCPS building.
Graduation rehearsal will be on Tuesday from 10-12 (A-L) and 12-2pm (M-Z).
Beginning on Wednesday through Friday, seniors will have the opportunity to take pictures with their families in front of the school in their cap and gown prior to graduation! Seniors must sign up for a 20 minute time slot here. This is a special opportunity for those students and parents who may not be comfortable or able to attend the graduation ceremony on Tuesday, June 1.
On Wednesday evening from 6-11pm, we are partnering with the PTSA to host a Senior Celebration on AHS the campus! This part prom, part all night grad party event will be an amazing way to celebrate this graduating class. Students must register for the event using this link. Parents/guardians we need your help to make this event a success. Sign up here to work the event.
Finally, as I mentioned earlier this week, I am excited that we are able to support our community by hosting a student vaccination clinic this Thursday. This event will help remove barriers to vaccination for our students. Check out this WDVM News story on Annandale High School being featured as one of the student vaccination clinics.
As always, please let me know if you have any questions.
Shawn DeRose, Principal
Contact Information:
Twitter: @ShawnDeRose
Website: https://annandalehs.fcps.edu/
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Annandale HS Featured on Local News!
Earlier this week, local TV station WDVM highlighted Annandale High School being one of the first schools to support their local community by hosting a student vaccination clinic. This event will help remove barriers to vaccination for our current and future students. Check out the WDVM News story.
Important Dates
May 24 - Final SOL Make-Ups
May 24 - Laptop Collection/Senior Obligations. Cap and Gown Distribution
May 25 - Graduation Rehearsal
May 25 - Senior Reflection Ceremony, 7pm
May 26 - Senior Celebration, 6-11pm
May 26-28 - Cap and Gown Photo Op
May 27 - Student Vaccination Clinic
June 1 - Graduation, 9am (Asynchronous Day for Students)
June 3 - Annandale HS Sports Physicals Night
June 4-10 - Underclass Exams (Half Days - School ends at 11:35am)
June 11 - Last Day of School (2hr Hour Day - School ends at 10:20am)
Final SOL Make-Ups - May 24: We invited all students who were absent for their EOC Biology SOL to the make-up session on Monday, May 24. Transportation is not available for this make-up session but any student who has missed an SOL appointment is welcome attend. If you have any questions, please reach out to Kristin Reagan, Assessment Coach at kdreagan@fcps.edu.
Student Vaccinations - May 27: Annandale High School will host a free student vaccination clinic on May 27 from 9:30am to 1:30pm. The clinic will provide free vaccinations for 327 Annandale students, as well as over 300 students from neighboring schools. Annandale students who have registered to participate in the vaccination clinic will receive a pass in the FCPS Gmail account. Check out this WDVM News story on Annandale High School being featured as one of the student vaccination clinics.
Graduation Ceremony - June 1 (Rain Date June 2): We are excited that this year’s graduation ceremony will be held on Tuesday, June 1 at 9:00am at Annandale High School on our stadium field! The day will be asynchronous for all students. The ceremony will be livestreamed and available for viewing at this link: https://boxcast.tv/view/annandale-high-school-graduation-317337
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Important Information
Option to Designate Grade of Pass: Students may opt to receive a final mark of "P" (Pass) in up to two courses. Should you wish to designate one or more courses as Pass - No Mark status, you must complete this form and submit it to Student Services by Friday, June 4 (Underclassmen).
Please note that we have extended the previous deadline to allow more time for students and families to gain more information about their fourth quarter progress before making the decision to request a "P".
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Awesome Atoms!
Annandale Pyramid Art Show: Every Year art students from the Annandale Pyramid schools gather to exhibit their work. Families and friends visit the gallery (usually Clausen Hall) to congratulate the students and show their pride. This year with everything being so different, we could not exhibit in a gallery setting, so we are showcasing the work of our students through a Google Sites show. Despite the hardships students faced by not being in class, the show is still as amazing as it would have been in Clausen Hall. Congratulations Artists!
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Shamsia Ahmed Honored by Global Leaders of Fairfax County
Global Leaders of Fairfax County is a program aimed to prepare fellows to be global citizens and change agents in their local community and the world. Fellows undergo a rigorous application process for admission, and throughout their senior year of high school have opportunities to engage with leaders from various fields to advance their understanding of international affairs and global issues. Congratulations to Shamisa for her successful completion of the program!
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Annandale Student Build Computers with Boy Scouts: On Monday, six members of Boy Scout Troop 1523 worked with 8 Annandale HS English as a Second Language students to build computers. For 3 hours the scouts and students worked together to build the computers from scratch. Afterwards, the students were able to take their computers home. One student is a senior who will be turning in her school laptop, and will now have a personal computer to support her studies in nursing!
Class of 2021 Information
All class of 2021 Information can be found on our new Senior Page. See the school website or the Student Portal for the latest on senior activities and graduation. Note: Students must be signed in to your FCPS Google account to access the Student Portal. If you have any questions please contact your senior class sponsors, Mr. Smith or Mr. Zaret or your senior class administrator, Ms. Higgins.
UPDATED! Senior Reflections Now Due May 23: Virtual Ceremony May 25, 7:00pm: The PTSA will be hosting Senior Reflections virtually on May 25 at 7:00pm. Students are encouraged to submit your reflections of high school via FlipGrid by May 23 to be included in the ceremony.
Students can sing a song, perform a dance, play a musical instrument, read a poem or an inspirational reading, or share your personal story. You can create and explain a sculpture, painting, photograph or other artwork. Works may be student composed or not. If it moves you, share it! The reflections may be presented in groups with other AHS seniors or presented solo. Link: https://flipgrid.com/58fb9367
Senior Celebration – May 26 from 6:00-11:00pm - Register Today! Attention Class of 2021 and AHS parents/guardians! Announcing Senior Celebration on May 26 from 6:00-11:00pm, to be held on our campus. The PTSA is partnering with the school for this once in a lifetime event! It's an amazing, fun event that you won't want to miss. Don't wait to register! (Ticket price = FREE) Registration is open now via the this link. Parents/guardians we need your help to make this event a success. Sign up here to work the event.
Senior Awards Ceremony - May 28: The Senior Awards Ceremony will be pre-recorded again this year and will be released on or before May 28.
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Opportunities
Summer School Registration Now Open: Summer Credit Recovery is an opportunity for students to recover two high-school course credits. Students may take one course per session. Please contact your student's counselor for more information, or see the Summer School Registration Website.
Class of 2024 Read-A-Thon: Help the class of 2024 and participate in their “Read-A-Thon.” Choose some great books, get as many sponsors as you can, and help donate to the class. All students are welcome to participate, but money will go to the Class of 2024. More information can be found at https://sites.google.com/fcpsschools.net/read-a-thon
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Atoms Writing Center PRIDE Time Workshop - May 26: Are you still struggling with OEA format in your writing? Come to the Atoms Writing Center’s OEA workshop during PRIDE Time on May 26. Review tips for OEA structure and practice identifying and using it to strengthen your OEA writing skills before next school year. You will also have the opportunity to get individual feedback from an AWC tutor on your OEA writing. See the calendar on the AWC website or the weekly Atoms Athletics and Activities email to access the meet link.
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Virtual 5K - June 12-30: The AHS Class of 2022 is hosting a Virtual 5k! Run/Walk a 5k anywhere and anytime you want between June 12-June 30. Register at ahs2022.racewire.com. Questions? Email Jessica Klein.
Yearbooks Available While Supplies Last: Buy your 2020-2021 yearbook, Disruption! Yearbooks can be purchased at www.yearbookforever.com for $85 – get yours before we sell out! Yearbooks can be picked up on July 12 and 13 from 2-5pm in front of the school. Mark your calendars! If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Hanneman at jehanneman@fcps.edu.
News from the Activities Office
Check out important information below from the Activities Office. Please email John Ellenberger at jellenberger@fcps.edu if you have any questions.
Annandale Atoms Athletic Department Virtual Information Night for Rising 9th Graders: The Annandale High School Athletic Department would like to invite you to join us for a virtual Information Night for Rising 9th Graders. This important event will take place May 26 at 6:30pm. During this session, we will share with you the sports/seasons that we offer, how to sign up for a sport, and when try-outs for each sport begin. We will focus on our Fall Sports (Cheerleading, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, and Volleyball) and a coach for each fall sport will be available for breakout sessions with a meet and greet format.
Please complete this Google form so that we can add you to the appropriate coach’s email list and use this link to join us on May 26 at 6:30pm.
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News from the PTSA
Final PTSA Meeting - June 3: Mark your calendar for monthly PTSA meetings which are held the 3rd Tuesday at 7:00pm. All meetings are currently virtual. Meeting link can be found on the AHS PTSA Homepage or join our meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone here. This final meeting will be on June 8.
Senior Yard Signs - Want to help celebrate the AHS Class of 2021? Buy a yard sign here to congratulate a graduate! Signs are $15 for pickup or $20 delivered to your yard. Proceeds help to fund our four AHS PTSA Scholarships.
PTSA Spirit Wear Masks: Breathable Atoms Face Mask! The @AtomsPTSA and AHS Athletic Boosters have joined together to bring you this limited edition mask featuring the Atoms logo! Pay $12 online and pick up at AHS. Details here: bit.ly/AtomsMask
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