Stallion P.R.I.D.E.
Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, and Excellence
From the Principal
Family,
I wonder how it will go over to tell you that I am officially tired of the snow! Our teachers are committed to ensure that our students receive all the instruction we can provide, but this fluffy, cold, eventually messy stuff seems to be getting in the way. Please ensure that your students are keeping up with assignments, monitoring their Google classrooms or Blackboard sites. I know that teachers are feeling the pinch due to the number of days that we have been out, as well as the number of class periods that have been impacted by delayed openings. Teachers will be patient, but are going to want to keep pace whenever possible. I imagine that this can be just as stressful to students, so please have them communicate with their teachers early, and often if they find themselves becoming overwhelmed.
I wanted to give a huge shout out to the participants in the South County Middle and High School orchestras. The program that they put on Thursday was outstanding. The effort that it takes to make the sounds they made is huge. That requires commitment, and we are so proud of their work. Mr. Caven, one of our assistant principals, reached deep onto his old school vocabulary chest when he described the performance stating, “My Word!” Enough said I would say! For those who were able to come out and enjoy an evening of great free music, thank you for coming out and supporting these outstanding students.
I had the opportunity to speak with the entire 9th grade class on Friday following their Curriculum Overview session with our school counselors. I enjoyed my time speaking with them about ensuring that they are remaining focused during the second half of the year, taking care of one another, and using the outstanding human resources we have available to them should they need us to assist with working through any issues that may arise. During the curriculum overview, they learned about the course selection process and received a bright green sheet of potential courses available to them for their 10th grade year. Please be sure to ask them about this document and have deep conversations about what electives they will be a part of next year. Please know that it is just as important that they understand what they don’t want to do, as it is that they know what they do want to do.
This week was Custodian Appreciation Week! We are so lucky to have working alongside us, one of the best custodial teams in the county. This group of hard working men and women make our home away from home a warm and comfortable place to spend the day. Not to mention that they extend themselves to work within the vision of #OneStallion by positively interacting with students and creating opportunities to build relationships with them. The next time you are in the building and you run into one of these outstanding service people, please take a moment to let them know that you appreciate the work they do to make South County look amazing every day!
If you were not fortunate enough to be here on last Friday evening to see the production put on in the Black History Program, you missed out on a treat! The program was dedicated to African Americans and their impact in military service. Not only did the students do a great job of presenting information, the musical selections, and dance acts were phenomenal. The String Orchestra performed the tribute to the military branches, and the Jazz Band played a blues number that was off the charts as well. It was an exciting event and I was honored to have been able to witness the talents of so many of our students that we don’t hear from regularly. Thank you to all of you that were here to support our students. And a huge thank you to Ms. Tanya Smith, South County P.E. instructor for organizing such a wonderful event!
Last thing, if your student comes home and tells you that his/her teacher gave them a big hug from out of nowhere, it might be because of one of these. Have a great weekend Family! #OneStallion
Gary
Edison JROTC
The Edison JROTC Air Rifle Marksmanship Team won 3rd place overall amongst all Fairfax County JROTC programs. Individual awardees included Hannah Nelson: first place prone, second place standing and third place kneeling; and Taylor Rankins: second place prone. The Eagle Competition Team is comprised of athletes from South County, Lee and Edison High Schools.
Pictured, front to rear, is: Ryan Kelly, Taylor Rankins (Lee HS), Rano Cohen and Hannah Nelson (South County HS). Congratulations on a great match and season!
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SCHS Graduation Announcements
Attention Senior Parents- to order the official South County H.S. graduation announcements please go to http://www.balfour.com. Orders will be shipped home sometime in the spring. The ordering deadline is March 1st. Please contact Balfour with any questions 703-941-1436 or balfournova@yahoo.com.
Student Representative to the School Board
Each year, in accordance with FCPS Policy 1802, FCPS students have the opportunity to apply for the position of the student representative to the School Board. The student representative is not a member of the School Board but serves in a nonvoting, advisory capacity, representing the interests of the students of Fairfax County Public Schools. Students who are currently in grades 9, 10, and 11 are eligible to apply, and they do not need to be current members of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SAC). Applications are due March 18, 2019. The application and related details can be found at https://www.fcps.edu/blog/application-2019-student-representative-school-board.
Spring Fundraiser/Mulch Sale
South County High School will be sponsoring a mulch sale. Delivery scheduled for Saturday, April 6th, 2019
The cost is $4.50 per 3 cu. Ft. bag of Premium double shredded hardwood bark mulch.
South County’s Baseball, Boys’ Soccer, and Wrestling Teams will deliver mulch to your home for a $10 fee (Within a 10 mile radius of SCHS) or orders may be picked up at South County High School between 8am and 10am on April 6th.
Order Forms with payment are due no later than Thursday, March 28th.
**We will only have 4,500 bags available.**
Click Mulch Sale for order form.
To volunteer to help or if you have any questions please contact Erich Gunderman 703-446-1580 or cgunderman@fcps.edu
From the Yearbook Staff
FINAL CHANCE TO GET Senior Yearbook Ads
Parents can buy senior ads for their students at yearbookforever.com. These are sold first-come, first-served. There is a limited amount of room, so act fast. More information on ads is available on the school website as well.
Questions or concerns? Email Jennifer Delinski at jldelinski@fcps.edu.
FINAL CHANCE TO BUY YEARBOOK AT REDUCED PRICES
Parents can buy a yearbook for their students at yearbookforever.com. Yearbook prices go up at the end of the year, so buy now to save money. More information on ads is available on the school website as well.
Questions or concerns? Email Jennifer Delinski at jldelinski@fcps.edu.
From the PTSO
Senior Parents
There is an All Night Grad Party meeting on Monday night, February 25, at 7:00pm in the library. The link to buy All Night Grad Party tickets, grad lawn signs, commemorative bricks, and more is https://southcountyptso.membershiptoolkit.com
ANGP Volunteer Shifts Open
Reserve the night of June 7 to help with the All Night Grad Party! There are over 100 shifts that need to be filled, and we especially need help with the overnight shifts. This is a direct link to the SignUpGenius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0545AEA723A3F58-angp
Brighten someone’s yard with a flock of flamingos!
Celebrate a special occasion by delivering a flock of flamingos or a herd of stallions to someone's front yard! The Flock or Herd will be delivered the evening before the date of the occasion and picked up at the end of the day. Only homes within the SC school boundaries are eligible, and please allow one week’s notice. To place an order, click here: https://southcountyptso.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/36856
South County Football
Fundraiser Buffet
Saturday March 2, 11am – 2pm
*NOTE DATE CHANGE*
Outback Springfield, 6651 Backlick Rd
Tickets are available from Stallion Football Players,
Coach Pannoni or are available at the door!!
$20 pre-purchased tickets and $20 at the door ($12 children 10 and under) includes buffet with…
Sliced Steak and Chicken fingers, mashed potatoes,
macaroni and cheese, caesar salad and soda
** We will have a bake sale in the lobby for dessert **
Guest Speaker – Max Grant
Former USNA Football Player
Former USNA Lacrosse Player
Former Navy Seal
Come and hear his inspiring story!!
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Max Grant is the son of immigrants and graduated (barely) from public high school in New Jersey in 1981. Six months later, after working in an auto body shop and doing construction, he enlisted in the Marine Corps. He graduated from Marine boot camp in Parris Island in 1982. Eighteen months later, he was selected to attend the Naval Academy Prep School, where he played football and lacrosse. He then attended the US Naval Academy, playing football and breaking a few face off records on Navy’s lacrosse team. After graduation, Max obtained a Master’s Degree from Georgetown University, then completed Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training and served as a team leader with SEAL Team FOUR from 1989-93. As a SEAL, he did several counter-narcotics deployments to Latin America, and completed the US Army Special Forces Qualification course in Ft. Bragg, making him the only known person qualified as a Marine, a SEAL and a Green Beret. After leaving military service he was an aide to Senator John McCain and served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations during Operation Enduring Freedom. He was one of the founders of the private security company Triple Canopy. He also graduated from the University of Chicago Law School and is a partner with the global law firm Latham & Watkins, where he tries complex patent cases. Max has been married to his wife Maggie (who he met at the Naval Academy) for 26 years. They have a son (who plays long-snapper at Franklin & Marshall College in Pennsylvania) and daughter (who is a seventh grader), and live in Arlington, Virginia.
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Mark Your Calendars
Monday, March 11th - Principal's Coffee, 9am
Monday, March 11th - 3 hour early release
Friday, March 15th - International Night, 6pm
Friday, April 5th - Student Holiday/Teacher Workday
April 15th -19th - SPRING BREAK
Monday, May 27th - Holiday/Memorial Day
Friday, June 7th - Graduation
Thursday, June 13th - Last day of School/3 hr. Early Release
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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