Eagle News

https://freedomhs.pwcs.edu/

National Epilepsy Awareness Month, National Scholarship Awareness Month, National Native American Heritage Month

11/4-11/8 Attendance Officer Appreciation Week

11/10 The United States Marine Corps Birthday

11/11 Veterans Day

11/11 - 11/15 National School Psychology Week

11/11 - 11/15 Geography Awareness Week

11/13 Virginia DECA Day (an association of marketing students)

11/15 America Recycles Day

11/16 Dutch American Heritage Day

11/17 - 11/23 National Apprenticeship Week

11/18 - 11/22 International /American Education Week

11/20 Education Support Professionals Day

11/22 Substitute Educators Day

November Calendar

11/01 Diwali observed (schools and offices closed)

11/04 Division parent conferences/Division professional development day (no school for students)

11/04 Touchbase - from 8:00-10:00am - at Freedom High School Gymnasium - Touchbase, is an event where can have a 3-5 minute parent teacher conference to discuss grades, behavior, and other information.

11/05 Teacher workday (no school for students)

11/11 Veterans Day (schools and office closed)

11/13 Freedom HS Community Resource Fair 6pm-8pm

11/14 PWCS Food Show *must register to attend

11/27 - 11/29 Thanksgiving Break (schools and offices closed to the public on Nov. 27; schools and offices closed Nov. 28-29)

UPCOMING

12/23 - 01/03 Winter Break

01/06 - Students return from break

The PAC serves both a representative and advisory function to assist and support our school Principal and Leadership Team (as outline in PWCS Regulation 230.01-1) by:

• Developing the school plan to include objectives, strategies, and action plans.
• Aligning the school plan and action plans with the division Strategic Plan;
• Aligning the school budget with the school plan;
• Reviewing the alignment of the school professional development plan with the school plan;
• Monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the plan; and
• Assuming other responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the principal and school.

PAC Zoom Meeting Link: 6:00pm

https://pwcs-zm-edu.zoom.us/j/81386375495?pwd=YjBPdGltVklhaXFUbnBXRzAyTitCdz09

Meeting ID: 813 8637 5495
Passcode: 165468

The Impact Aid Survey is now open and available for completion in ParentVUE

All parents should complete this survey as soon as possible.

Deadline to complete the survey is November 30, 2024

What is Impact Aid?

Impact Aid is a federal education program that reimburses school districts for lost revenue and additional costs due to the presence of nontaxable federal property (such as military installations, Indian lands, national parks, national laboratories, and Veterans Affairs hospitals) in a community.

What are the funds used for?

Impact Aid, like revenue generated by taxes, can be used for any general fund purpose, such as instructional materials, teacher salaries, transportation, technology, social-emotional supports, or facilities. All decisions on how Impact Aid funds are spent are made by school district leaders and locally elected school boards. This flexibility and local control ensure funds are targeted to where the greatest needs exist.

Additionally, Impact Aid data allows us to apply for competitive funding from other sources such as Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) K12 Partnership grants to provide tailored support services to children of active-duty uniformed services personnel. These grants support specific schools in which 10% or more of the student population is military-connected according to Impact Aid data.

We're thrilled to announce the successful completion of the first quarter!

Encourage your students to utilize their academic support services:

· After-school remediation (Tuesday and Wednesday) 2:15 pm -4:30 pm. Students can ride the activity bus home.

· Flex (Tuesday and Thursday) In-school Flex is for catching up on assignments and remediation.

What is a Graduation Coach: https://freedomhs.pwcs.edu/students/graduation_coach

For additional graduation support, please don't hesitate to reach out:

Ms. G. Riley, Graduation Coach

rileygn@pwcs.edu

If you're a former Freedom High School student seeking to complete outstanding requirements for a high school diploma or GED, I welcome you!

Athletics Calendar: Freedom High School - Woodbridge Eagles Calendar - Freedom High School - Woodbridge Eagles - Woodbridge, VA (freedomeaglespwcs.com)

Purchase your tickets on line: https://my.hometownticketing.com/agency/2ea7dece-1cc7-4e86-94db-0bf1b5863bc4 Freedom High School Woodbridge, VA

FYI: Winter sports tryouts begin November 11th. All student must have a VHSL physical completed and concussion training done on Parent Vue.

Join a club or activity at Freedom High School!

https://freedomhs.pwcs.edu/our_school/athletics/index

We are thrilled to announce that Key Club Freedom High School has successfully established its inaugural Key Club Chapter!

Membership and Leadership

· 94 members registered for the 2024-2025 school year

· Officers appointed

· Induction Ceremony: December (details forthcoming)

Key Club members will develop leadership skills and stand up for what's right through service and volunteerism, making a positive impact on our school and community.

Ms. Riley, Key Club Sponsor

rileygn@pwcs.edu

Click on this link for helpful details for the Class of 2025: https://freedomhs.pwcs.edu/seniors1/seniors

Class of 2025 Commencement will be held on May 31, 2025 at Eagle Bank Arena.

Seniors planning to participate in the graduation ceremony will need to have a cap and gown to participate. https://www.jostens.com

Freedom High School's Strawberry Muffins recipe will be featured at the Prince William County Food Show this fall! Many of our students from Ms. Benedict's intro to culinary class have submitted entries for this years contest (new lunch ideas for the coming school year).

We would love for you to come to the food show to see their creation in action!

The PWCS Food and Nutrition Department is hosting their 33rd Annual Food Show at Patriot High School on November 14, 2024! The show features new recipes being considered for the PWCS school breakfast and lunch menus.

The theme of this year’s event is “Join Us At The Table!” This theme highlights our division's commitment to involving students and the community in the menu development of school meals! This year, there will be multiple recipes featured at the show that were contributed by PWCS students and staff through the PWCS Nutrition Recipe Contest!

The Food Show is free to attend and open to all PWCS students, parents, staff, and community members.

Reservations are encouraged, but walk-ins will also be welcome. Call 703-791-7314 or register online to make your reservation.https://www.pwcs.edu/events/2024/11/food_show

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Please visit our school web site for helpful information. This link will direct you to parent canvas and parent vue information:

https://freedomhs.pwcs.edu/students/parent_canvas_and_parentvue_information

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