https://freedomhs.pwcs.edu/news/daily_announcements for previous Eagle News

April Observations

Arab American Heritage Month; Autism Awareness Month/World Autism Month; Financial Literacy Month; Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month; Month of the Military Child; National Child Abuse Prevention Month; National Occupational Therapy Month; School Library Month; Scottish American Heritage Month

April 2: International Children's Book Day

April 3: Paraprofessional's Day (teacher assistants)

April 8: PWCS Employment and Summer Job Fair "Open to all students" 5pm - 7pm @ Colgan High School

April 9: Teacher Professional Development /Workday (No school for all students)

April 10: HOLIDAY (No school for all students and staff; offices closed in observance of Eid al-Fitr)

April 11: Last day to purchase Prom tickets.

April 13: Class of 2024 Kings Dominion Senior Trip

April 15 - April 19: Public School Volunteer Week/National Volunteer Week

April 15 - April 19: PWCS Transportation Employees Appreciation Week

April 17: Purple Up! for Military Kids (in PWCS)

April 20: Book Fair & "Pop-Up" Talent Show @ Barnes & Nobel 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center

April 21 - April 27: National Classics Week (celebration of Greek and Roman civilizations)

April 21 - April 27: Administrative Professionals Week, Administrative Professionals Day (4/24)

April 22 - April 26: Recognition of Earth Week (Earth Day is April 22)

April 22: Last day for Prom permission slips to be accepted (student obligation and status checked)

April 24 - April 30: National Student Leadership Week

April 26: International Arbor Day

April 29 - May 3: School Nutrition Employee Recognition Week

https://freedomhs.pwcs.edu/our_school/attendance

email: fdhs-attendance@pwcs.edu

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.

Early Dismissals: When possible, please schedule meetings and appointments for your student after school hours or when school is closed. No early dismissals after 1:30p.m. daily.

Your student's path to a thriving future starts with the Student Vision Profile. Login to ParentVUE to access this interactive document with information about your student(s). In the Student Vision Profile, you will find:

• Information about students’ personal values and career interests (from Naviance assessments).
• Career pathway information.
• PWCS high school specialty program information.
• Information about the profile of a PWCS graduate and tips for students and parents to ensure academic success.
• Suggested action steps for the student and parent/guardian for each post high school path (college, career, military, world of work).

Do not hesitate to reach out to your student's school counselor for more information about planning for life after high school.

PWCS will host an Employment Fair on Monday, April 8 from 5 - 7 pm at Colgan HS. Seniors who are seeking employment/apprenticeship opportunities are encouraged to attend and should bring several copies of their resume. There will also be summer job options for students in grades 9-12. Registration is NOT required.

CLICK HERE for more information and to view the list of all employers who plan to participate (this list will be updated often).

Questions? Contact Ms. Jenkins, College & Career Counselor, by email at jenkinac@pwcs.edu or at 703.583.1405.

(Information provided by Freedom staff, coach, sponsors)

Looking for an excellent resume booster, or a chance to affect real change for the students of PWCS? The application window for the 2024-2025 Student School Board Representative is now open. Applications can be found on the PWCS website (link opens in new tab). This position is available for Rising Juniors or Rising Seniors and applications are open until April 2nd 2024. Freedom will ultimately select two applicants to interview at the county level for a position on the Prince William County Student Senate! Please reach out to Mr. Trotter (trottenj@pwcs.edu, or in room 1129) for more information.

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.**

A REMINDER:

Last opportunities to purchase Prom tickets will be on the following days (announcements have been made daily). Both days will be during all lunches in the commons. Cash or QR is accepted.

Any senior who purchased the gold package MUST see Mrs. Clark in the commons to get their permission form and to give additional information

Wednesday, April 3

Thursday, April 11

All Permission slips are due to Mrs. Clark no later than April 22 for obligation and school status check. Actual tickets will be handed out to those who purchased tickets and are in good standing Thursday May 9th and Friday May 10th.

If you have any questions or concerns, see Mrs. Clark before first period in room 2203

DOWNLOAD the New HOMETOWN FAN App (formerly ticket Spicket) and purchase your tickets. Support our Freedom Eagles!

https://www.cardinaldistrictva.org/public/genie/361/school/3/

🎓https://freedomhs.pwcs.edu/seniors1/seniors click here for Senior Class information.

NEW INFORMATION! BE SURE TO CLICK ON THE LINK AND REVIEW THE INFORMATION.

The 2024 Senior Class trip will be to Kings Dominion on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Tickets are $20 for Seniors who purchased the Gold Package and $40 for all other seniors. Students in attendance will be provided with a meal voucher. Funds and permission slips are due by April 2, 2024.

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’s 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.

https://www.pwcs.edu/departments/transportation/bus_delays

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

Learn more about Here Comes the Bus