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Stallion P.R.I.D.E.
Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, and Excellence
From the Principal
Family,
Thank you once again for another great week. Even though it was a short week, it was still enough to get a great deal of work done. The staff had Monday and Tuesday to work together and continue planning for the rest of the year. We engaged in staff development on Monday related to Literacy and the FCPSOn initiative. With Literacy, we are striving to build the use of reading and writing into every aspect of learning within our building. By building our literacy capacity within our students, we are better able to have them achieve all of the tenants of the Portrait Of a Graduate model. In the FCPSOn professional development, we exposed teachers to strategies to create blended learning environments within their classrooms. Our teachers are working to be able to infuse digital citizenship into our everyday lessons. We will continue to work diligently to ensure that your students receive the best possible educational experience available.
Thank you to the Families that were able to make it out to the Digital Citizenship Parent Night on Thursday at South County Middle School. Not only was there a great amount of information shared, it was a great time to hear concerns that parents had, and they were able to share experiences. The student panel also provided parents with insight to the student world (a space I say, venture into at your own risk). Actually, the student panel was phenomenal, if only because they were just a group of great young leaders. I look forward the next opportunity to learn along with you all.
Tryouts for winter sports have pretty much come to an end, with exception for those athletes that are currently involved in a fall playoff sport. We are looking forward to continued excellence with our fall sport teams, and an introduction to some new athletes as we prepare for our winter competitions. I want to thank all of the parents that shared their children with us on the fields and courts of competition. We are so very proud of them, and hope that they will continue to participate and represent the Stallion Family in the future.
Friday morning we celebrated our Veterans by holding a flag raising ceremony. It was inspiring to see so many of our students and their parents attend and be a part of such a wonderful event. We are grateful that each of you is a part of the South County Family, and even more so for those military connected families that have chosen to be a part of this community. Your presence makes even me want to stand up straight; and our students are positively impacted by your presence as well. As I shared at the event, it is one of my biggest regrets that I did not commit my time to serving in the military, and that is why I work so diligently working with our students so that I can serve in that manner. To all of our Veterans, thank you for your selfless service to our country!
Saturday morning at 10:00am, the MAC Scholars will be assembling again to assist students with tutoring in various subjects. Tutors will be available on Saturday from 10:00am – 1:00pm here at South County HS in the library. Encourage your students to take advantage of free academic help and ensure that they don’t fall behind.
Lastly, have you asked your child what they learned in school today? Don’t just ask, “How was your day?” Ask them what they learned today. Having these ongoing conversations not only provides you with some insight to their day, but also gives you an opportunity to share in their learning. If you have children like my children, the first response is, “Nothing”, or “I don’t know.” But please know that your children are learning something every day at South County. We are teaching them to not only be capable of receiving knowledge, but also how to become better critical thinkers. Engage them, and enjoy them. Have a wonderful weekend, and thank you for having me. #onestallion
Gary
SCHS Theatre Department
The SCHS Theatre Department is proud to present Peter and the Starcatcher as their first show of the theatre season! This show is full of pirates, sailors, and magic as it explores the origins of Peter Pan. This show is perfect for the whole family! Peter and the Starcatcher performs on November 15 and 16 at 7 pm and November 17 at 2 pm and 7 pm. Tickets are $8 for student/seniors and $10 general admission. Purchase tickets at southcountydrama.org or directly at https://www.itickets.com/events/408492.html. Don’t miss it!
National Honor Society
Membership for National Honor Society is being finalized. If your student did not receive an invitation by mail, and if you know your student’s GPA as of last year was 3.5 or higher, please ask your student to visit B231 after school.
1st Quarter
1st quarter is now completed and grades are being processed. Report cards will be mailed home by next Friday.
Important Dates
November 12th Veteran's Day/Regular School Day
November 21st-23rd Thanksgiving Holiday
December 14th 3 Hour Early Release
December 21st Full School Day/No early release
Dec. 24th-Jan. 4th Winter Break/Offices Closed
Outstanding Employee Awards
Dear South County Family,
Nominations will be/are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a South County High School Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through the Google Forms listed below each award description. You may nominate an employee in one or more categories. All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below. (N.B. you may also use the form that was previously listed on the PTSO website.)
Outstanding Teacher: Click here for nomination form.
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher; librarians are included in this category
Outstanding New Teacher: Click here for nomination form.
Eligibility: Within their first three years of being a teacher; librarians are included in this category
Outstanding Principal: Click here for nomination form.
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal
Outstanding Leader: Click here for nomination form.
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as a Schedule-B or Schedule-C employee:
Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assistant and Associate Principals, DSA, DSS, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school
Outstanding Operational Employee: Click here for nomination form.
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee
Common positions in this category: administrative and office assistants, custodial staff, food service staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, all parent liaisons
Outstanding Hourly Employee: Click here for nomination form.
Eligibility: At least one year experience in current hourly position
Examples of possible hourly positions: hourly office staff, hourly program assistants, other unique hourly positions as designated per school
Note: The deadline to submit a nomination is Saturday, December 1st.
If you have any questions, please contact Cristina Procaccino at cmprocaccino@fcps.edu
PTSO NEWS
Why You Should Care
In order to continue hosting the annual Holiday Extravaganza and Craft Show to include the Candy Cane Kids Fun Run, Santa's Book Emporium, and Cookies with Santa, WE NEED YOUR HELP!
This event has become a holiday staple for the Lorton community. And there is a long list of groups that benefit to include: the Athletic Boosters, The Band Boosters, Leadership, our vendors, local elementary school children, and many SCHS clubs.
This event will only survive if we have the backing of our students and their families. We need help publicizing the event and that means spreading the word through flyers and road signs. Please consider helping out. Service hours are available to students in grades 7-12. At the very least, please "LIKE" us on facebook at South County High School Craft Show.
Class of 2019 - This event is the largest fundraiser for your All Night Grad Party! Please, seniors and parents - check the signup to see where you can help and like us on Facebook.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0949acaf2baafd0-holiday
Call for Books & Baskets Donations!
Santa's Book Emporium needs your gently used books and baskets to create gift baskets for the readers in your life! We are also looking for donations of cellophane, coffee mugs, hot cocoa mixes, coffee packs, candy, bookmarks, small stuffed animals, small toys, small value gift cards such as Starbucks and anything else you think a reader might love!
Donation boxes are located outside the Main Office and the Student Activities office. Send an email to SCHSCraftShow@gmail.com for questions or to arrange pick up for large donations.
Combined SAT/ACT practice exam -- Deadline to register is November 14
Take a Hybrid SAT/ACT Practice Exam under realistic testing conditions, and then get your detailed score report back, with the questions that you missed and recommendations on which exam is right for you! This practice exam will be given on Saturday, November 17, from 9am-1pm at South County. Just $20 to enroll by Wednesday, November 14th—no walk-ins allowed.
For more information on this special prep opportunity or to enroll, call 800.235.0056, sign up at http://catalystprep.com/practiceexam_su, or email info@CatalystPrep.com.
Upcoming Meetings—all are welcome
PTSO Board meeting: November 12 at 7pm in the library
Craft Show meeting: November 14 at 7pm in the library
ANGP meeting: November 19 at 7pm in the library
Fundraising
CREW
2018 LEAF RAKING FUNDRAISER
November 17th-18th; December 1st- 2nd, 8th- 9th, and 15th-16th
“South County Crew needs your support … and your yard needs raking!”
South County Crew is a National and State Champion award-winning club that is completely self-funded. We rely on the South County Stallion families and community to support the program. South County Crew Club members and parents will rake your leaves on November 17th_18th; December 1st-2nd, 8th-9th, and December 15th-16th. A team of three to four students supervised by one to two adults will rake and bag your leaves for $70/hr.
- This service is provided only within the South County High School district boundries
- One hour minimum charge applies
- Checks or cash payment acceptedSouth County High School Crew Boosters, P.O. Box 1581 Lorton, VA 22070
South County Band
The South County Band will be having a yardsale on Saturday, November 17th to raise funds for the symphonic band's trip to Indianapolis for the Music For All Festival. To be accepted to Music For All is a great honor for the band and for South County HS.
Support the Band by dropping off your unused or gently used items for our upcoming Yard Sale! Suggested items include household goods, small appliances, books, toys, bikes, etc. Drop off your donations (and receive a tax donation receipt) between 4PM and 8PM on November 14 (Wednesday), 15 (Thursday) and 16 (Friday).
The Yard Sale will be held at the school on Saturday, November 17th from 8AM – 1PM – RAIN OR SHINE! Come out, find new treasures and support the South County HS Band.
SOUTH COUNTY BOOSTERS STORE IS ONLINE!
Don’t wait for next home game to get your spiritwear! Order today and we will be glad to coordinate a pick up! All proceeds benefit our student athletes! Visit our store today!
https://squareup.com/store/south-county-athletic-booster-club/
Deadline Submission
News You Choose Submission Deadline this next week will be Thursday at noon. Please send all submissions to DBoullianne@fcps.edu.
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