Alexandria Mom's Calendar of Events

Monday, July 30, 2018

Virginia Sales Tax Holiday

When is it?

August 3-5, 2018. The 3-day sales tax holiday starts the first Friday in August at 12:01 am and ends the following Sunday at 11:59 pm. 

What is it? 

During the sales tax holiday, you can buy qualifying school supplies, clothing, footwear, hurricane and emergency preparedness items, and Energy Star™ and WaterSense™ products without paying sales tax.
What items are eligible?
Detailed lists of qualifying items and more information for retailers can be found in the 2018 Combined Sales Tax Holiday Guidelines

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Virginia Cotillion Registration is Open

Dear Parents,

We hope you are having a wonderful Summer! September is just around the corner and we would love to have your children join us again for the upcoming Cotillion season. 
*You can register online here if you have not already*
All classes will be held at Belle Haven Country Club with 4th grade students meeting from 4:00pm-5:30pm and 5th-7th graders meeting from 6:00pm-7:30pm..
September 16 - Formal DanceOctober 21 - Halloween CostumeNovember 18 - Casual DanceJanuary 27 - Western NightFebruary 10 - Valentine's FormalMarch 10 - Snow Ball
Please share this email with friends, family and coworkers and email us at virginiacotillion@gmail.com if you have any questions!

The Virginia Cotillion offers ballroom and contemporary dance instruction, as well as instruction on manners and etiquette for children, and makes social dancing accessible and exciting for students in grades 4-7.  Cotillion meets a total of six times on Sundays from September through March (4th grade from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm and 5th, 6th and 7th grade from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm) at Belle Haven Country Club.  During each class, our dance instructor, Penelope Norton, will teach students the fundamentals of dance.  Classes focus on traditional favorites such as the swing, waltz, foxtrot, pretzel, salsa, chacham, and shag, as well as popular line and current dances.  Each class also incorporates basic social etiquette.  The season culminates with the Snowball dance which we invite parents to attend along with their child.

Anna Alberson, Maura Burchette and Gillian Rice Maupin

Monday, July 16, 2018

TC Williams Fall Sports Tryouts

Fall Sports Tryouts are Right Around the Corner
Cheerleading, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Volleyball

#1. You must have a physical dated after May 1, 2018. 
Students can get a physical at the Teen Wellness Center located on the King Street Campus. Click here for Wellness Center hours, contact, and appointment information.

#2. Turn in paperwork to the Athletic Office 
Dates and time TBA

#3. Show up and Try out starting:
  • Football - July 26, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m., King Street Stadium and Weight Room
  • Golf - July 27, Location TBA
  • Cheerleading - July 30, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. King Street Dance Room and Small Gym
  • Field Hockey - July 30, Time TBA at Minnie Howard or Hammond (Turf Field)
  • Cross Country - TBA
  • Volleyball Freshmen and J.V. August 6, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. King Street Main Gym
  • Volleyball Varsity, August 6, 5:00 -7:00 p.m. King Street Main Gym