Catalyst's SAT Bootcamp is a confidence-boosting weekend seminar that teaches students strategies for every type of question they're guaranteed to encounter on the SAT. Selected topics include how to:

· Shortcut math questions that stump more than 90% of test-takers

· Spot hidden clues that reveal the main idea in lengthy SAT Reading passages

· Avoid the three sneaky ways the SAT's Writing & Language test tries to trick students

· Use a proven template to earn perfect scores in reading, analysis, and writing on the SAT Essay

Catalyst's SAT Bootcamp is not a mock test or an infomercial for our services. Students learn proven strategies from experts who earned perfect scores on the new SAT. Participants receive 8 hours of instruction, Catalyst's 408-page SAT Bootcamp book, bonus online instruction, and personalized feedback.

To Enroll:

Tuition is just $175. To enroll visit www.CatalystPrep.com and click on the Bootcamp Sign-Up tab on the website's menu bar or call us at 800.235.0056. The deadline to enroll in this special prep opportunity is Thursday, March 1st.

Call Alisa Romero 703.477.3308 with questions, a portion of your fee goes to the SCHS PTSO.

Prom Attire

Want to look good for the Prom? Men's Warehouse has tux rentals for as low as $99 and David's Bridal is offering $50.00 off for prom dresses. Please indicate you are with South County High School at either store to help raise funds for the All Night Grad Party. All fittings are done in store and there are incredible options to choose from. If you sign up five of your friends, you can earn a free tux rental or $400 shopping spree at Men's Warehouse. Visit either store and you'll be on your way to creating an epic look for your special evening.

SOUTH COUNTY PYRAMID

PARENT PROGRAM (K-12)

Tuesday, March 20th at 6:30-8 PM

“Raising Resilient Children: Fostering Positive Self-Esteem and Teaching Tools for Success”

Presented by Rachel Bailey, M.A., CPDPE

Your child will inevitably face challenges in life.

Unfortunately, many children struggle when confronted with situations that cause frustration, disappointment, or other types of discomfort.

And when they don’t have proof that they can handle difficult situations, children start to doubt their abilities... and their worth.

It doesn’t have to be that way.

Join Parenting Specialist Rachel Bailey at this workshop and learn:

The qualities that differentiate resilient children from those who crumble in the face of adversity.
How to teach children the tools they need to handle challenges as they occur.
Simple strategies that will improve your child’s self-esteem so that they believe they can handle any obstacle they face.

For more information about speaker Rachel Bailey, please visit www.Rachel-Bailey.com

*This presentation is for parents only*

Parent of Seniors

This year’s senior prom will be held on April 7th at the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria from 8pm – 11pm. Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, February 20th in all lunches at a starting price of $60. The price for tickets will rise as we approach the April 7th date, so please act fast. Seniors who wish to purchase tickets must have all of their debts cleared by finance prior to the date they plan to purchase tickets. Seniors must also have a valid form of identification to purchase a ticket (Driver’s License, Student ID, Passport, or other photo ID). Any student that would like to bring a guest from outside South County needs to bring the appropriate form filled out at the time of ticket purchase. Please see Mr. Southard in room C128 for prom quest forms.

Parents who would like to volunteer to help either setup or breakdown can contact Mr. Southard directly at drsouthard@fcps.edu.

DEADLINE TO PAY SENIOR DUES ONLINE

Friday, March 30th will be the last day the online system will be available to pay for Senior Dues through MySchoolBucks. Students will have to make payments to the Finance Office via cash, check or money order before OR after school only. Thank you.

Minority Achievement Committee (MAC)

The Minority Achievement Committee (MAC) provides a variety of engaging extracurricular academic enrichment opportunities for its scholars. We provide FREE tutoring for all core subjects. Our sessions are select Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm in the SCHS Library. Our next sessions are February 24th and March 3rd.

We welcome and encourage all South County High School students and parents to attend MAC events. For additional information regarding the MAC or MAC Scholars Program, please contact us at SouthCountyMAC@gmail.com.

Tax Preparation

LCAC offers both the VITA (volunteers prepare) and FSA Tax Program (volunteers train the taxpayer) to help with filing federal returns. Clients do not need to register in advance.

The program is held on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 pm (we are closed on February 19). We are also open on Saturdays from 10:00am until Noon on February 24 and is open for income-qualifying households. Our last day of operation is April 16.

This program is offered at LCAC’s Education Center, 9504 Richmond Highway in the Williamsburg Square Shopping Center. For more information please go to LCAC’s website: http://lortonaction.org. Please note: The deadline for filing 2017 federal taxes is April 17, 2018. For information, please contact Linda Patterson at Linda@LortonAction.org or 703-339-5161, Ext 140.

Deadline for submissions for the March 3rd newsletter will be on

Thursday, March 1st at noon.

Please send all submissions to DBoullianne@fcps.edu

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