Annandale Community Insider - March 1
Inclusion Revolution Week - Celebrate w/ Spirit Days & FanQuest!
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Annandale Students, Parents, and Community,

This week, we celebrate Inclusion Revolution. It is one of my favorite weeks of the year because it truly reflects who we are as a community. At Annandale, we find strength in our diversity and this week celebrates our commitment to creating a culture where everyone belongs. 

Each day, students and staff will have the opportunity to show their school spirit while reinforcing the importance of inclusion. On Monday, Shine Bright Together, we invite everyone to wear bright colors to highlight the idea that when we come together, we shine even brighter. Tuesday is Team Up for Inclusion. Students and staff can wear their favorite team jersey to demonstrate that no one sits on the sidelines at Annandale. Wednesday is Generations Day. Dress from a favorite decade to celebrate the many perspectives and experiences that strengthen our school community. Thursday is Proud to Be Me. Wear something that represents a passion, talent, culture, or interest that makes you feel confident and proud. On Friday, we will be United in Black. Wearing black symbolizes our unity and our commitment to standing together as one school community.

As always, we will wrap up the week with our annual FanQuest Pep Rally. For those new to Annandale, FanQuest is a special event that promotes inclusion and support for students with disabilities. Following a regular bell schedule, students will come together during W4 to cheer on our Special Olympics basketball team as they face off against the Centreville Wildcats in a true game day atmosphere. It is always one of the most meaningful moments of the year and a powerful reminder of what it means to be United as Atom Nation. Check out this video to experience the energy, excitement, and school spirit that makes this event so special each year!

As always, have a great week Atom Nation and reach out with any questions.

Shawn DeRose, Principal

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Important Dates

March 2 - Student Experience Survey
March 2-6 - Inclusion Revolution Week
March 2-6 - National School Social Work Week
March 3 - Meet the Coaches Night
March 4 - Partners for Safe Teen Driving
March 6 - FanQuest Pep Rally
March 9 - ASAP 4.0 Begins
March 10 - PTSA Meeting
March 10 - Choir Concert, 7pm
March 11 - PTSA Pantry Distribution, 3:30pm
March 12 - ASVAB Testing
March 14 - Saturday Academic Coaching
March 16 - W4 Activities Day
March 18 - Junior Parent Night, 6pm
March 20 - Eid Al Fitr (No School)
March 25 - PTSA Pantry Distribution, 3:30pm
March 27 - Quarter 3 Ends
March 30-April 3 - Spring Break (No School)

March 2-6 - Inclusion Revolution Week: Staff and students are encouraged to celebrate belonging and school spirit by participating in each day’s themed activities throughout the week.

☀️Monday - Shine Bright Together: Wear bright colors to show that when we come together, we shine even brighter. Every person adds their own light to our school community.