AEHS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
January 2, 2023
Happy New Year!
Welcome back, and welcome to 2023! Let me start by stating the obvious - Seniors and parents/care takers of seniors, this is officially your year! Just before the break I sent you a message to share that our tentative date for graduation is Friday, June 2, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. at DAR Constitution Hall. The last day for seniors is Friday, May 26, 2023. Please check your email if you have not seen my graduation message. Congratulations in advance and best wishes to an amazing 2023. To all other students, families, and staff, I wish you, too, have an amazing 2023! Juniors, it is almost your turn.
As a reminder, MCAP testing will continue this week for students who have not yet assessed and who should have prior to this school year. Priority for testing will be given to students in grades 11 and 12. Ms. Johnson, assistant principal, will send a correspondence to the students who need to test this week, and will communicate to their parents. Please keep in mind that the primary testing window is in April/May and you will receive additional information related to spring testing later in the school school.
As we approach the end of the semester later this month, please remember that final grades are assigned each semester, meaning MP1 and 2 grades are combined to determine semester 1 grades, and MP3 and 4 grades combine to determine semester 2 grades. Students must earn at least a D during Marking Period 2 to avoid failing and repeating classes they are currently taking. I want to emphasize that a D is the minimum grade students can earn to pass, and while true, at Albert Einstein HIgh school, we co not encourage students to meet the bear minimum, and expect all students to perform their very best at all times.
I want to mention again that while we know the holidays are joyous for many, we also know the holidays can be a challenge for many as well. As such, I am providing holiday resources you might find helpful for you and/or your family. We also know COVID-19 infections have been on the rise; please be sure to test and have your child(ren) test prior to returning to school tomorrow. Additionally, in the coming days we will share with the community opportunities students can engage in for the MLK Week of Service January 16-22.
Have an amazing year!
Mark
Reminders: (UPDATED)
- 1st Day of School in new year - Tuesday, January 3, 2023
- MLK Week of Service - January 16-22
- MLK Holiday, No School - Monday, January 16
- End of MP2 & End of Semester - Thursday, January 26
- Professional Day, No School for Students - Friday, January 27
- Start of MP3 & Semester 2 - Monday, January 30
- Follow the AEHS Website - Upcoming Events link to see more events that are coming up at AEHS
Grade 12 Student (Seniors) Information (NEW)
The 12th Grade Team continues to update the 12th Grade Events Calendar. Please remember to check it regularly. Some recent additions and upcoming reminders are outlined below.
SY23 AEHS 12th Grade Events Calendar
The last date that 12th grade students may take their senior photos here at Einstein is on Wednesday, January 5th from 8:00am-3:00pm. Students/families may sign up at the link below. Students do not need a code. All you need to do is search for Kensington, MD and enter the student’s name.
1/5/23 12th Grade Portrait Sign Up
If you are unable to make this date, you may book an appointment at the Rockville Studio Location at the link below.
Prestige Photography by Lifetouch @ Rockville Booking
The AEHS Graduation Team is currently working on securing a graduation speaker. We would like to hear from you about who you would be interested in speaking at graduation for the class of 2023. Please share your thoughts using the Google Form below.
PTA Reflections Contest Winners (NEW)
I am happy to announce the three Albert Einstein artists who have been selected to proceed to the regional level in the Reflections contest! Congratulations and best of luck to these following amazing students:
- Carly Allen-Myers
- Leda Pelton
- Ella Spirtas
Adopted School Year 23-24 Calendar (REPEAT)
- First day for students, Monday, August 28, 2023
- Last day for students, Thursday, June 13, 2024
- Winter Break: Begins Saturday, December 23, 2023, and ending Tuesday, January 2, 2024 (extended by one additional day)
- Spring Break: Begins on Saturday, March 23, 2024, and ends Monday, April 1, 2024