June 12, 2022

This information is important for the upcoming week.

Important Upcoming Dates:

June 10 - 15: Exams (schedule listed below)
June 15: Baccalaureate
June 16: Freeman Closed to Students for Graduation
June 16: Graduation for the DSF Class of 2022 @ Siegel Center (3pm)
June 17 & 19: School Offices Closed

July 25-26: Class of 2023 Senior Portraits
August 18: Mav Camp! (Freshmen Orientation for the calss of 2026!)
August 29: First day of School 2022

Link to 2022-23 Calendar: https://henricoschools.us/approved-calendars/

HCPS-School-Calendar-2021-22.pdf

This Week at DSF

Exam information for Grades 9 to 11

Note about June 16th at DSF

Freeman High School will not conduct exams on June 16th due to grades/teacher close-out and the Class of 2022 Graduation Ceremony. All student exams will conclude on June 15th

Baccalaureate 2022

WHAT IS BACCALAUREATE?

At Douglas Freeman High School, baccalaureate is a farewell ceremony celebrating the class of 2022. The 2022 Class Officers, DSF performers,

and a guest speaker will share the stage as they commemorate the graduating class. We invite all of the graduates, their families and friends

to this ceremony on June 15th from 7:00-8:00pm. Please be on the loookout for a postcard invitation in the mail. No RSVP is necessary!

Please submit no more than 5 photos of your child that will be used in a presentation during Baccalaureate and the All Night Graduation

Party.

You may submit your pictures to either This Form or or centralvirginiatennis@gmail.com by June 1st.

Pictures submitted could include a baby picture, a preschool picture, or any other appropriate picture of the senior, individually or with friends.

All Night Graduation Party!

As the end of this school year and graduation quickly approach, we are so excited about the return of the 30 + year tradition of All Night Graduation Party (ANGP).

There has not been a "true" ANGP since 2019 because of COVID and we are excited to bring the tradition back with gusto!! We need YOU to make this happen for the Class of 2022! ANGP is funded by donations and support from the community! This is not just a senior family investment. Most families donate to ANGP every year they are at Freeman and even after! With gratitude, thank you to all the families and companies who have donated and sponsored already!

How can you be a part of this awesome tradition?

· DONATE to ANGP - COMPANY SPONSOR or Individual DONATION visit www.freemanptsa.org and choose to sponsor or donate to ANGP

· Participate in the Class Challenge! Classes of 23, 24, & 25 - Bring it on! The Challenge is for underclass families to donate at least $22 each to ANGP. The Class that donates the most to this year's ANGP will get 10% of underclass donations deposited into their ANGP fund!

· VOLUNTEER**** - IT'S GO TIME and we NEED YOU! Underclass families are invited to help set up, decorate, provide items such as cupcakes, & coolers of ice! Senior families are invited to join in the fun at the event with many opportunities available! Visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f4facac2ba1f94-dsfall and sign up today!

How does my Senior sign up to attend?

· ANGP tickets will be sold at the Senior Awards Assembly, Field Day, Grad Practices. Feel free to reach out to dsfangp2022@gmail.com with any questions or to purchase a “ticket.”

· $20 gets you on the attendee list for the event on 6/16/22 (the night of graduation) and a t-shirt to wear to the party! Cash, Check (DSF PTSA, Memo ANGP) and Venmo accepted. NOTE: there is not a physical ticket

· If an ANGP ticket is not in your budget, please contact your student's counselor. Everyone graduating in the Class of 2022 will have the opportunity to attend.

What is ANGP? DSF Class of 2022 graduates/new alumni ALL NIGHT GRADUATION PARTY! (ANGP provides a safe, clean environment for the graduated seniors!)

Where: Weinstein JCC

When: 9:30 PM 6/16 to 3:00 AM 6/17

Why? Have fun with your classmates. Win awesome prizes. Play games, eat free food, and have a blast! Prizes include – TV’s, YETI’s, AirPods, Gift Cards, Jewelry

Important Dates:

· Senior Honors Assembly, Thursday, June 2 @ 6 PM @ Freeman

· Senior Field Day, Friday, June 3 @ 9 AM @ Freeman

· Graduation Practice, Monday, June 13 @ 9 AM @ Freeman

· Graduation Practice, Tuesday, June 14 @ 9 AM @ Freeman

· Senior Baccalaureate, Wednesday, June 15 @ 7 PM @ WEAG (West End Assembly of God)

· Graduation, June 16 @ 3 PM @ The Siegel Center

· ANGP-All Night Grad Party, June 16 from 9:30 PM to June 17 3:30 AM @ Weinstein JCC

Follow or join us on Social Media:

· Instagram dsfangp_2022

· Facebook Douglas Freeman Class of 2022 Senior Info Page

Thank you,

A Note from the Clinic

Dear Parents and Guardians,

A few reminders from our schol health team:

When your student is not feeling well while at school, please advise them to come to the clinic first to be evaluated. If it is determined that the student should go home, the clinic will call you. We have had issues with students coming into the clinic, already prearranged with parents for a pickup/dismissal. If that’s the case student will be asked to go back to his/her classroom and wait for parent dismissal.
As a reminder, the following vaccinations are now required and failure to provide proof of vaccination prior to the first day of school will result in the exclusion from school until proof of immunization is received by the school/clinic:
- - Meningococcal (meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MenACWY): One dose is required at age 16 or older and required for 12^th grade entry.

Any conditionally enrolled students must have their immunizations up to date before next school year.

If you need help with getting immunizations: Henrico Health District 804-501-4651

VCU Children’s Hospital 804-828-2467

A link to the requirements is available under “Immunizations” at www.henricoschools.us/health-safety/.

Proof of all immunizations should be provided to the school or clinic before Aug. 29, the first day of the 2022-23 school year.

Parents, PLEASE pick up medications from the clinic by June 16^th till 11 AM.
- - VA State regulations require ALL medication left at school at the end of the school year be discarded.

Sincerely,

Megan Wiesak, BNS, RN

Freeman High School

Coming Soon to DSF

Meningococcal Vaccine Required for Returning Students

Proof of all immunizations must be provided to the school/clinic prior to the first day of school.

As a reminder, the following vaccinations are now required and failure to provide proof of vaccination prior to the first day of school will result in the exclusion from school until proof of immunization is received by the school/clinic:

● Meningococcal (meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MenACWY): At least two doses are required. One before starting 7th grade and another before starting 12th grade.”

School Counseling

Information from our School Counseling team, led by Janet Smith, DSF Director of School Counseling

Senior Survey and Final Senior Transcripts

School counseling will be visiting all English 12 classes on May 24th and May 25th to instruct all seniors to complete the final Senior Survey and request their final transcript in Parchment. All seniors continuing their education at a 2 or 4 year college as well as any senior attending a technical or trade school MUST request their final transcript in Parchment. The final transcript should be sent directly to the college in which they will attend next year (NOT Common App). Seniors should select HOLD FOR GRADES. Final senior transcripts will be processed in late June. Seniors should ensure they complete this step prior to graduation. Transcripts will continue to be free for the Class of 2022 through July 31st, 2022. A fee will begin being assessed for the Class of 2022 on August 1, 2022. Seniors should see Mr. Byrne or their school counselor with any questions.