Annandale Students, Parents and Community:
On Wednesday, we were proud to host the Annandale High School graduation ceremony on our stadium field. Check out photos from the ceremony taken by FCPS Photographer, Donnie Biggs.
Dr. Sarah Eqab, our keynote speaker and Assistant Principal, reminded our graduates that each of us carries stories that shape who we are and who we will become. She shared how proud we are of or students’ resilience, their advocacy for a more equitable world, and how they use their diverse backgrounds and experiences to shape and better our community. “You know where you come from,” Dr. Eqab said in English and Arabic, “and you make us lift our heads in pride, إنت اصيلين و إبترفعه الرأس"
I am continually amazed and impressed by the growth this class has experienced and the success they have achieved. I am confident that as they leave Annandale, they will continue to do great things. Thank you to our administrators, counselors, teachers, staff members, families, and community for their support of our graduates throughout their high school journey. For those who were not able to attend, check out some of the highlights on Twitter.
This Monday through Thursday school will be in session from 8:10am to 11:25am. Breakfast and lunch will be served, but there will be no second chance breakfast. Students who eat breakfast at school should be sure to arrive on time. Each day there will be two 90-minute exam blocks, with a 15 minute break in between. The second exam will end at 11:25am, at which time students will be dismissed. There will be a grab and go lunch at the end of each day.
All exams will be finished by Thursday, June 9. Friday June 10, is a two-hour day, with students being dismissed at 10:10. Students who attend on this day should report directly to the cafeteria.
Finally, all students must turn in their FCPS-issued laptop before leaving for the summer. After the end of each exam block, students will have the opportunity to turn in their laptop and charger in the cafeteria.
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
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Farwell Message - Class of 2022
Congratulations to the Class of 2022! 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 few years. 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 to the Class of 2022.
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Important Dates
June 6-9 - Underclass Exams (Dismissal at 11:25am)
June 6-10 - Underclassmen Laptop Connection
June 6 - Rising 9th Grade Athletics/Band Night
June 6 - Sports and Band Physicals
June 10 - Two Hour Day (Dismissal at 10:10am)
August 22 - First Day of School
June 6-9 - Underclass Exams: Students will be taking final exams or participating in a culminating activity on the day of their final exam. It will be a half day for all students. See schedule below.
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June 6-10 - Underclass Laptop Collection: All students are required to turn in their FCPS issued laptop before leaving for the summer. Students will have the opportunity to turn in their laptop from June 6-10. See below for dates and times.
- June 6-9 - Students can turn in their laptop in the cafeteria 9:20-11:25am after the last final for which it is needed
- June 10 - (2 hour day) Students can turn in their laptops in the cafeteria from 8:10-10:20am.
Students who are registered for FCPS summer school will be issued a laptop at their summer school location. Students participating in Edmentum should keep their laptop for the summer.
June 6 - Rising 9th Grade Athletics/Band Night: The Activities Office will be hosting an information night for rising 9th grade athletes and future band members on June 6 at 6:30pm. During this session, we will share information about the sports/seasons that we offer, how to sign up for a sport, and when try-outs for each sport begin. The focus will be on our Fall Sports (Cheerleading, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Volleyball and Band). A coach or director for each fall sport/band will be available to answer any questions. Email jellenberger@fcps.edu if you have any questions.
June 6 - Sports and Band Physicals for the 2022-23 School Year: Students who would like to participate in sports or band next year will need a valid VHSL physical dated after May 1 2022. On June 6 at 6:00pm we will be hosting Sport and Activity Health Screenings. This physical will be good for all of next school year. The cost at Annandale is $30 pre-registration and $40 dollars walk-in. (disregard the cost listed on the sign up) This is a donation to the Athletic Training Program so that we can continue to provide state of the art care for our athletes and band members. Click HERE to sign up. You may pay by credit card on myschoolbucks or cash/check at the door. For information about financial assistance for this event, please contact Kathy Ayers at kaayers@fcps.edu.
Summer Sports Camps
Annandale High School is offering various summer sports camps for rising 2nd graders through rising 9th graders led by Annandale coaches. Help spread the word to friends, family and neighbors!
Camps run each day from 8:30am to 3:00pm. The cost of the five-day camps is only $125 (Olympics Camp is 4 days for $100). Credit cards or checks are accepted. Checks should be made out to “Annandale Athletic Boosters”. Payment is due on the first day of camp. Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp, and they should bring a snack and a water bottle each day.
Click HERE to register for any or all of these camps. More information can be found at AnnandaleAtoms.net. If you have any questions, please email John Ellenberger, Director of Student Activities, at jellenberger@fcps.edu.
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Awesome Atoms!
Annandale Wrestler Marcelo Pozo Captures National Attention: Annandale High School rising senior Marcelo Pozo recently captured first place in the Freestyle and Greco Virginia state wrestling tournaments. As a result, he qualified to represent Virginia at the National Duals in Oklahoma and Fargo Nationals in North Dakota. Pozo, who wrestles at 120 pounds, takes pride in seeing how his parents and two brothers show their joy in his competitions. Check out the full story here.
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Important Information
Free and Reduced Lunch Meal Plan Returns for 2022-23 School Year: For the past two years, the federal government has provided no-cost meals to all public school students without the need to complete the annual Free and Reduced-Price Meal application. This benefit is expected to expire at the end of the year. Families must submit an application and be approved to be eligible for free and reduced price meals for the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible families are encouraged to submit the Free and Reduced-Price Meal application before the first day of the 2022-23 school year. The online application will be available later this summer and accessible via the FCPS homepage. Paper free and reduced-price meals applications are available to all households at school offices, school cafeterias, and other FCPS buildings or by contacting Food and Nutrition Services at 703-813-4800 or 703-813-4844. Also, it’s important that parents/guardians complete the Consent to Share form so that their course fees can be waived based upon their FNR status. This form is available here in different languages.
Students approved for Free and Reduced-Price Meals may qualify for additional benefits such as waived or reduced fees for instruments, uniforms, field trips, FCPS class fees, and Parktakes classes. No-cost summer meals will be served at all FCPS summer school locations this year. Please visit this website for updated information during the summer.
End of the Year Medication Pick-up 2021-2022: The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school, Friday, June 10 by 10:40 am. Medications left in the health room after that time will be discarded.
It is FCPS policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. However, with parent or guardian permission, a high school student may transport over-the-counter medications to and from the school health room. If you have any questions, please contact our school health room aide, Amy Weik at 703-642-4110 or aeweik@fcps.edu.
Class of 2023 Meningococcal Vaccine Reminder: The Code of Virginia requires all students to be immunized against certain communicable diseases prior to entrance into one of its schools. All students in grade 12 are required to have been immunized with one dose of the Meningococcal Vaccine given at the age of 16 or older. Please review the immunization requirements here. Proof of immunization must be submitted to the school. These documents need to be returned prior to the start of the 2022-23 school year, preferably by July 1. For more information on this requirement, visit this FCPS website.
SOL Scores Available in SIS: If your student took SOL tests this spring, you can view their scores in SIS ParentVUE beginning June 8. Use a web browser to log into your SIS ParentVUE account. You will find spring SOL test performance levels and overall scores in the Test History section. You will also get an official score report in ParentVUE Documents by the end of July. Don't have a ParentVUE account? Create one today.
No Morning Attendance Calls: In order to accommodate the expanded student testing windows for SOLs and IB exams, morning attendance calls, texts, and e-mails will be suspended for all middle and high schools now through the last day of school, June 10. Evening attendance notification will continue as normally scheduled. If you have any questions regarding your students' attendance, please contact the AHS Attendance Office at 703-642-4151 or via email at AnnandaleHigh.Attendance@fcps.edu.
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Academic Support
Tutor.com - Online Tutoring Services Summer 2022 Access: FCPS students will continue to have unlimited access to 24/7, on-demand, online tutoring support services through Tutor.com during the summer of 2022. Details about how students can access Tutor.com via archived courses in Schoology are provided in Summer Access at Tutor.com - Online Tutoring Services. In addition, students are able to use Tutor.com during the summer to review and/or practice in subject areas of interest or need. Students may also choose to access other tools/services such as practice quizzes in a variety of subject areas, as well as self-paced study courses for SAT/ACT preparation. Students can log into Schoology from any device with internet access to get to the Tutor.com site!
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.
Summer School (Credit Recovery Academy) Registration Now Open: The Credit Recovery Academy provides an opportunity for students to recover one high school course credit. Students may not take these courses for new course credit. Students will attend class in person. Transportation information will be communicated to families prior to the start of the program. Please contact your student's counselor for more information, or see the Summer School Registration Website.
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News from the PTSA
Pantry Summer Distribution Hours: The PTSA sponsored AHS Pantry distributes food to AHS students and families in need. In the past 6 months (December through May) we have served 516 families which equates to 2410 individuals.
We are trying something new this summer. In addition to 3 standard distributions, we are holding pop up farmers markets on Sunday afternoons throughout the summer in the parking lot near the pantry. Fresh produce that is gleaned from the Mosaic Farmers Market in Partnership with Food Rescue. Email questions about the pantry to pantry@annandalehsptsa.org.
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2022-23 PTSA Officers: The PTSA is pleased to announce its officers for the 2022-2023 school year, elected at the May 2022 general membership meeting:
- President—Annamaria Nields
- Vice President Membership—Thurraya Kent
- Vice President Programs—Angeleah Jamison
- Treasurer—Jose Mercado
- Secretary—Andre McGinity
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