Eagle News
Issue 17: February 3, 2024
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https://freedomhs.pwcs.edu/news/daily_announcements for previous Eagle News
FEBRUARY CALENDAR
FEBRUARY OBSERVENCES:
American Heart Month, Black History Month, Career & Technical Education Month,
Financial Aid Awareness Month and School Board Appreciation Month
February 02 - 05: National School Counseling Week
February 6: 2:15p.m. Grand reveal of the Freedom High School Pantry
February 7: FAFSA or VASA @ Garfield High School 4:30pm - 6:30pm Financial Aid Night GarField HS.pdf
February 10: Chinese New Year
February 11 - 17: National Random Acts of Kindness Week
February 15: National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day
February 28: Silent No More 6pm-8pm (special presentation: learn about the evolving drug trends and dangers of opioids)
February 26 - March 1: Public Schools Week
Upcoming:
February (TBD): Students Honor Roll Breakfast
March 9: Mental and Substance Abuse Fair 9am - 12pm
May 2: Freedom Art Show 5pm - 8pm
May 17- Freedom High School Achievement Awards
To our Wonderful School Counselors! ππππ
Freedom High School will hosting a presentation with a powerful lineup of speakers on February 28, 2024 6pm - 8pm. This presentation tackles the invisible dangers of opiods and evolving drug trends while unveiling the harsh realities faced by communities across Virginia and the United States. Through powerful narratives and real-life stories, we aim to inform and empower, fostering a commitment to drug-free environments.
ATTENDANCE MATTERS
https://freedomhs.pwcs.edu/our_school/attendance
email: fdhs-attendance@pwcs.edu
Please remember that the school day begins at 7:25 a.m.. Students are expected to be in the classroom and ready to receive instruction by 7:25 a.m. Students that arrive after that are considered late.
INSIDE THE EAGLES NEST: π¦
(Information provided by Freedom staff, coach, sponsors)
Remediation is now offered to support all students. If a student needs the extra support in English, Math, Science, History, EPF and World Languages, make sure your student seeks assistance. Tuesdays and Wednesday 2:10pm - 4:30pm report to the enclosed cafeteria (students will be informed of the location for remediation)- STUDENTS MUST REPORT TO THE ENCLOSED CAFETERIA BY 2:10pm -
**No loitering in the building permitted after school.**
Freedom Celebrates Black History Month!
A few planned events the Eagles Nest for students and staff:
*Facts each day of Black History Month during morning announcements.
02/01/2024: Facts and "Lift Every Voice and Sing" sung by a Student Eagle
02/02/2024: Black Expressions - T-Shirt Day
02/05/2024: 60's Playlist and Spin the Wheel (five questions per lunch shift ) ie: Which HBCU dubbed "The Mecca?"
02/06/2024: Recognizing black animators and animation: Room 1110 2:30pm-3:30pm with Mr. Rivers
02/09/2004: Unity Day: Wear Orange
02/12/2024: 70's Playlist during lunch shifts
02/13/2024: Black History of Mime 2:30pm - 3:30pm in the Library
02/16/2024: HBCU T-Shirt Day
02/19/2024: 80's Playlist during lunch shifts
02/20/2024: Freedom of Expression after school in the library
02/23/2024: Ethnic T-Shirt Day
02/27/2024: Who's Who's Spotlight: local author Albert J. Williams "Beyond Kankey Hill" 2:30pm-3:30pm in the library
02/29/2024: Mardi Gras Student Parade - Dress to Impress, Wear purple and green
02/06/2024: Celebrate Black Animators and Animation
Join Mr. Rivers in room 1110: 2:30-3:30pm
02/09/2024 Unity Day
Black History of Mime
2:30pm - 3:30 pm
CLASSIC GAMES CLUB
This club is literal fun and games! Come join our group every Wednesday in room 2203 for all sorts of card games, board games, and more. From friendly competition on the chess board, to fierce friendship-testing Uno battles, and even new games you may have never seen before! We're excited to see you there!
SPANISH CLUB
The Spanish Club students will start a peer tutoring homework sessions on Mondays or Tuesdays. The meetings will be announced in the morning and afternoon to remind students of the meetings.
The sessions will be for students that are learning Spanish and ESOL students learning English or for those that just want to practice their speaking. This will take place in room 1116. Starting at 2:10pm.
SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY
The Spanish Honor Society will be announcing their upcoming induction ceremony for Juniors and seniors that meet the requirements. More info. to come via announcement.
π πΎ π SPRING TRYOUTS! β½ βΎπ
Freedom High School Spring Sports Tryouts will start on Tuesday, February 20. Any student interested in participating must have a valid VHLS Physical, be enrolled in 5 classes, passed 5 classes with at least 2 Cβs (Semester 1), and have completed the Prince William County Concussion Training prior to trying out. Below are the links to those two documents.
Below is the contact information for each spring sports head coach.
Girls Lacrosse Coach : Open
Boys Lacrosse Coach Howard: HowardLD@pwcs.edu
Girls Soccer Coach Kipi: KoduahP@pwcs.edu
Girls Soccer JV Coach Sax: SaxAL@pwcs.edu
Boys Soccer Coach Kimble: KimbleBD@pwcs.edu
Boys Soccer JV Coach Alfaro:AlfaroJ@pwcs.edu
Girls Tennis Coach : Open
Boys Tennis Coach Aragon: hello@luisaragon.com
Softball Coach Brown: BrownAS@pwcs.edu
Girls Track & Field Coach Hanniford: HannifKR@pwcs.edu
Boys Track & Field Coach Williams: WilliaJJ1@pwcs.edu
Baseball: Coach Trevino: TrevinAR@pwcs.edu
Message from Coach Cubias, Field Hockey Coach
HELLO!
FIELD HOCKEY PRE-SEASON WORKOUTS WILL BE STARTING SHORTING SHORTLY! ALSO, WE ARE LOOKING FOR A COUPLE MORE GIRLS TO JOIN OUR TEAM IF YOU ARE INTERESTED BE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR FIELD HOCKEY FYLERS AND MAKE SURE TO FILL OUT THE QR CODE!!
π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ PARENT INVOLVEMENT π¦
PTSO JOIN OUR NEXT MEETING
Let's get involved and make a difference!!!!
PTSO By laws attached below
Contact me
email: mslilly1973@gmail.com
phone: 571.375.5941
Principals Advisory Council (PAC)
Hello PAC attendees,
We appreciate you for always being so eager to connect with the Eagle Nest. Due to the upcoming winter break, we will not have a December meeting we plan to resume on February 21, 2024. if you have any concerns please send them to elliska@pwcs.edu or call the school @ 7035831405.
Enjoy your break and we look forward to seeing you in the new year!
Kamei Ellis
PAC President
PAC MEETING INTERPRETER REQUEST
SENIOR CLASS OF 2024
πhttps://freedomhs.pwcs.edu/seniors1/seniors click here for Senior Class information.
YEARBOOK AND SCHOOL EVENT PICTURES
Senior Potrait Class of 2024
Prestige Portraits will be at Freedom High School on December 11, December 18, December 19 (LAST DAY) and tux/drape photo for Senior Potrait Yearbook photography.
Please click here https://schedule.prestigeportraits.com to reserve an appointment.
Yearbook
Click on this link to purchase a yearbook. https://linktr.ee/freedom.ybk
Mrs Chrystal Gates is our Yearbook Advisor: If you have any questions please email Mrs. Gates at gatescd@pwcs.edu
TRANSPORTATION
Transportationβs Late Bus Notification web page is now available for parents and schools. The page will list buses that will be late 15 minutes or more to start their run.
Here Comes The Bus
Wondering Where Your Child's School Bus Is? Now You'll Know.
- See real-time map locations for your student's buses
- Get push-notifications when the bus gets close by
- Get everyone to the stop at the right time, every time