Annandale Community:
On Tuesday, we were proud to host the Annandale High School graduation ceremony on our stadium field for the first time in over 50 years. The ceremony was a huge success and was featured on NBC4 Washington and Telemundo 44 Washington DC!
Jimmy Le, President of the Class of 2021, spoke of some of the stereotypes that our students may face, and advised his fellow classmates to “remain critical, to always hold yourself and others accountable, and when the world is writing a story that you do not like, pick up the pen for yourself.”
Mario Ramos, the keynote speaker and classroom monitor here at Annandale, reminded our graduates that, “There are people who will judge you by skin color, the clothes you wear or how well you speak English. But here at Annandale High School things are different.” Asking each graduate to spread The Annandale Way to the world around them, never stop knocking on the doors in front of them, and “most importantly, to open any doors you can for those around you.”
Thank you to our administrators, counselors, teachers, and staff members for supporting this very special event. For those who we not able to attend, check out some of the highlights on Twitter.
As we begin the last week of of the 2020-21 school year, students will be participating in culminating activities during their final exam period throughout the week. Courses have flexibility around what the culminating activity will be (project, test, presentation of learning, reflection, etc.). School will end at 11:35am Tuesday through Thursday and at 10:20am on Friday. See detailed final exam schedule below.
Thank you for all of your support throughout the year and 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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Important Dates
Now through June 10 - Underclass Exams (Half Days - School ends at 11:35am)
June 8 - Synchronous Day (Election Day)
June 8 - Final PTSA Meeting
June 9-14 - Student Laptop Collection
June 11 - Last Day of School (2hr Hour Day - School ends at 10:20am)
June 14 - Summer School Registration Support
August 23 - First Day of School (2021-22 school year)
Underclass Exams - Now through June 10: Now through June 10, students will participate in a culminating activity on the day of the final exam. It will be a half day for all students. See schedule below. Courses have flexibility around what the culminating activity will be (project, test, presentation of learning, reflection, etc.). For culminating activities that take longer than one period, the activity can begin earlier, but must be completed on the exam day.
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Synchronous Day - June 8: Tuesday, June 8, is the Democratic Primary Election. Because the Fairfax County Electoral Board and City of Fairfax Electoral Board will be using 165 school facilities as polling locations. All FCPS students will participate in virtual synchronous instruction on this date. Annandale students are expected to log in to their R1 and R3 classes for their final exam.
Final PTSA Meeting - June 8: Our final PTSA meeting will be held on June 8 at 7:00pm. This final meeting will be held both virtually and in person on June 8. Meeting link can be found on the AHS PTSA Homepage, join our meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone here. or join us in person in the new Parent Resource Center. Enter through Door #1.
Laptop Collection - June 9-14: This year, all laptops must be returned to school at the end of the year to be reimaged, cleaned, and reset for 2021-22 school year. If these items are not returned by the end of the year, students will be charged with the costs. Also, laptops will not be functional next year if they are not reimaged/reset over the summer. Please see below for detailed information.
Students who no longer need their FCPS issued laptop may drop it off in the Main Office between 8:00am-3:15pm Monday-Friday. In addition, students must turn in their FCPS issued laptop from June 9-14.
- June 9-10 - Students can turn in their laptop in the cafeteria after the last final for which it is needed.
- June 11 (2 hour day) - Students can turn in their laptops in the cafeteria from 8:20-10:20am.
- June 14 - All remaining students must return their laptops at the Main entrance from 9:00am-12:00pm
Summer School Registration Support - June 14: Annandale High School will be supporting families with in-person summer school registration on Monday, June 14 from 9:00am-2:00pm. We will have laptops set up in the Parent Resource Center for families to use as well as school staff on hand to assist and answer any questions.
Farwell Message - Class of 2021
Congratulations to the Class of 2021! On behalf of the Annandale High School staff, we are so proud of what you have accomplished both individually and as a class, especially given the extraordinary circumstances of the past year. It has been our honor to serve you and to be a part of your high school journey. We wish you success in all you do. Read the entire Farwell Message - Class of 2021 message.
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Important Information
Course Selection for 2021-2022 Available Now: Your student’s schedule requests are visible in ParentVUE and StudentVUE by clicking on the “Course Request'' button on the left hand menu.
If you see any errors or would like to make any changes to your student’s schedule requests, please contact your child’s school counselor by June 11.
Our student services department will make every effort to place your child into their requested classes, however please note that schedule changes may not be possible based on staffing or course availability. Additionally, students who will benefit additional academic support may be placed into support classes in lieu of an elective course. Please reach out to our counselors if any questions or concerns arise. Their emails and phone numbers can be found on our Student Services page.
Meningococcal Vaccine Requirement for Rising Seniors: Effective July 1, 2021, rising seniors are required to have one dose of Meningococcal Vaccine (MenACWY, Menactra, or Menveo). This requirement is for all current 11th graders/rising seniors. Parents or guardians should ask their private healthcare provider, or the health department, to review their student's immunization record to ensure that their student has received these required immunizations. More information on new immunization requirements is available here.
Rising seniors cannot begin school in August without documentation of the Meningococcal vaccine with one dose given at age 16 or older.
COVID Vaccine Available for All Ages 12 & Up - All individuals in Fairfax County who are 12 or older are eligible to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine. To schedule an appointment at a Fairfax County Health Department clinic, the Tysons Community Vaccination Center, or the George Mason University clinic, use the scheduling system: Vaccine Administration Management System (VAMS). If you need assistance in another language or have difficulty scheduling your appointment, please call 703-324-7404.
Summer Assignments: All FCPS middle school and high schools will not give summer assignments. Instead, schools have the option to recommend optional enrichment activities that are not for a grade. At Annandale, we highly encourage student selected texts/books to read over the summer.
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Awesome Atoms!
Annandale HS Hosts Student Vaccination Clinic - Check out the photo below of Alexandria Grant-Presser, applied behavior analysis resource teacher, who supports Annandale High School's Special Education program. She also was a volunteer at the vaccine clinic.
Students who received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine were provided with a Second Dose Information Sheet which includes information on how to access their second dose of the vaccine via community-based clinics. The Health Department also disseminated the Second Dose Information Sheet via email to families of students who received their first dose at Annandale High School.
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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
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 2020-21 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.
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News from the Activities Office
Check out important information from the Activities Office in this week's “Atoms Athletics and Activities” newsletter. Please email John Ellenberger at jellenberger@fcps.edu if you have any questions.
Annandale Hosts Playoff Games - Tomorrow, June 7: The Varsity Boys and Girls Soccer team will host a playoff doubleheader beginning at 5:00pm. The boys match is scheduled to begin at 7:00pm.
In addition, the #1 seeded Annandale Baseball team will host the winner of the Mt. Vernon/T.C. Williams game in the first round of the Gunston District Tournament. It is also Senior Night for the Atoms. Game time is 6:30pm. Come out and cheer on your Atoms!
Annandale Sports Camp - June 21-25: Annandale will be hosting a summer multi-Sport camp on June 21-25 from 8:30-3:00pm. The camp will focus on football (touch), basketball, soccer, baseball, and volleyball. Lunch will again be available for purchase. Camp is open to rising Grades 3 thru 9. Cost is $125. Sign up here.
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News from the PTSA
PTSA Officers: Congratulations to our elected 2021-2022 PTSA Officers:
- President—Vacant
- Vice President Membership—Thurraya Kent
- Vice President Programs—Vacant
- Treasurer—Kimberly Bellem
- Secretary—Andre McGinity
Please contact a member of the nominating committee, Alyssa Getsey, Stephanie Muth or Suzan Yungner by Sunday, June 6 at 7:00pm if you would like to self nominate or nominate someone to either of our vacant positions for next year.
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Pantry Summer Distribution Hours
The AHS PTSA food pantry is available to students of Annandale High School. Students or families can pick up a bag of food on the dates below. Email questions about the pantry to pantry@annandalehsptsa.org
Friday, June 11 - 10:20-11:30am (Last day of School - at dismissal)
Friday, June 25 - 10:00-11:00am
Friday, July 9 - 10:00-11:00am
Friday, July 23 - 10:00-11:00am
Friday, August 13 - 10:00-11:00am
Friday, August 27 - 3:00-4:00pm (School Back in Session)
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