SLHS News and Updates

 12-20-17

Building Update for Winter Break

  • The fire alarm will be tested tomorrow (Thursday, 12/21) between 9:00-9:30AM. The main office will open at 9:30AM.
  • Friday, 12/22, the main office will be closed.

 

Holiday Dinner - TONIGHT

Our JROTC, in partnership with the local company Veritiss, is pleased to assist tonight  at a dinner for veterans and families in need being hosted at the Reston Sheraton. The dinner will be held in the ballroom and all participants will be seated and served at their tables – no waiting in line.  All are welcome, including kids of all ages.  Come as you are – no dress code and no need to RSVP or pre-register.  Folks can just show up and receive a meal.  The dinner will be catered by the Sheraton chefs and the menu will consist of chicken piccata, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, cake, ice cream, and iced tea. 

Location: Sheraton Reston 11810 Sunrise Valley Dr, Reston, VA 20191

Date: Wednesday, Dec. 20th

Time: 4:00 to 7:00PM

Cost:  Free; first come first serve - ability to serve about 400

 

SLHS PTSA Food Panty- TODAY

The food pantry will be open TODAY ( Wednesday, 12/20) from 11:00AM to 1:00PM. Please stop by and pick up needed food and toiletries.  It is easiest to park in the spots right in front of the building and enter through door #1/ main office side.  The pantry is located in room 372.

 

SY 2018-19 Calendar

The School Board voted on the calendar for next school year last night. Please read more at https://www.fcps.edu/news/fairfax-county-school-board-adopts-2018-19-standard-school-year-calendar?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=

Please be sure to refer to the calendar when making plans for the 2018 summer and into the school year.  

FCPS Installs New Visitor Management System (VMS)

The county is installing a new VMS at South Lakes in the coming weeks. This is the system that many of you will have seen at other schools that requires a photo ID (valid driver's license, DMV identification card, military ID or passport).   Look for more information about new procedures after winter break.

SLHS in the News

 

PTSA Food Pantry collaboration with SLHS students featured on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/fcpsva/   (see post on 12/14/17)

Check out our students featured on the main picture too!

 

South Lakes is proud to have several athletes recognized in the Washington Post All-Met.   We missed a much deserved shout-out to Connor for his recognition (sorry Connor!)

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/recruiting-insider/wp/2017/12/12/2017-fall-all-met-football-offense-first-team-second-team-honorable-mention/?tid=a_inl&utm_term=.5c7b91e42488

South Lakes Track -Great Showing at Invitational!  State qualifiers, new records.....

https://www.restonnow.com/2017/12/19/slhs-track-and-field-team-participates-in-liberty-christmas-invitational/

 

Olivia Beckner Cross Country Runner of the Year by Milestat.com

http://va.milesplit.com/articles/229089-olivia-beckner-xc-runner-of-the-year-

 

South Lakes student, Maame Biney, made the Olympic Speed Skating Team

Check out her winning time trial at

http://www.nbcolympics.com/news/maame-biney-first-black-woman-make-olympic-speed-skating-team

 

Chorus:  Congratulations to the 9 SLHS and 4 Hughes chorus students who were selected from over 1000 applicants to the American Choral Directors Association Southern Division Regional Honors Choir. They will perform in Louisville, KY in February! 

 

Dates to Note:

12/18-12/22- SLHS Open; limited administrative and office staff working

12/23-01/01 - SLHS Closed

1/ 2 – School reopens from winter break, Green Day

1/10 – Curriculum Night, 6:30PM, Theatre, Main Hall, Lecture Hall