Stallion P.R.I.D.E.
Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, and Excellence
From the Principal
Family,
We have a few things this week to celebrate, and I am so proud that the cause for celebrations involve so many of our students. But I also want to ensure that as we celebrate our student accomplishments, that we shed light on the work that the adults working with our students put in to inspire these talented youth to take risks and be judged or evaluated. Most of us know that it isn’t easy for us to be in the position of standing out and apart from the group. So, I really want to ensure that we recognize those students that have done what many of us “old people” won’t even do in an attempt to showcase our respective passions.
First, you will see below that our DECA team traveled to Virginia Beach to compete and returned with a number of wins. I would like to thank our dedicated Marketing teachers, Ms. Kellen Scott, Ms. Sara Hinkhouse, and Mrs. Vera Woodson for their work in preparing our students to compete, and win! In my conversations with students, I found that most of the students talked about how great the experience was, and how real it was. Real world experiences are what prepares them for what’s next outside of these doors. But they were all very appreciative of the efforts of their teachers to prepare them for the experience. If you run into a Marketing teacher, give ‘em a hug!
Second, you will see below that so many of our art students participated and were acknowledged at the 2019 Scholastic Art Awards. Again, students expressing themselves through their passions and putting them on display for the world to see and judge. And an equally passionate Art teaching staff of Justyne Fischer, Bob Christie, and Alison Saffron for the encouragement and sharing of their expertise with all of our students. Hug an Art teacher too!
Third, I want thank Mrs. Beckmann for her work with our students as they prepare for what will be an amazing talent show. I want to thank Mrs. Molly Rumberger for her time and efforts as she and her students boarded a bus Friday morning to travel to New York. I know that with her organization and desire to provide her students with the very best experiences, this will be a great trip!
Finally, for this week, I want to thank our teaching staff Mrs. Jenelle Fernandez and Mrs. Vera Woodson for their work with our students that are putting on International Night on March 22nd. The students are here after school every day practicing and pouring their hearts into their performances and sharing the very best from so many cultures for us to consume. And our dedicated teachers are here working with them as well. As our staff is engaged in Cultural Proficiency, the timing could not be better. So, two more outstanding teachers for you to hug.
On another note, as we wind the year down, we will need to begin sending out debt notices for outstanding items such as equipment, textbooks, etc. I don’t want to have these items pop up on you at the last moment, so our finance technician will be pushing those out soon.
Lastly, this year I am required to be evaluated by my school community. The survey will come out from Central Office sometime over the next month. So please be on the lookout for that. This information is very valuable for me and my growth, as well as the direction for the school. I hope that you will take the time to participate in the survey and provide your honest feedback.
Well that is all I have for this week. I say once again, I am honored to be here and thank you for your continued support! Have a great weekend. # OneStallion
Gary
SOCO Band Supporters!
Next week our Symphonic Band heads to Indianapolis for their first ever performance at the Music For All National Festival! The kids have worked very hard on this literature and I know they are excited for the opportunity they have to perform on a national stage and showcase their efforts.
There are two more opportunities to hear them perform:
Next Tuesday, March 12th: Send-off concert at 7 PM! Come out to support in the band's last live local performance of their set.
Thursday, March 14th: Music For All Performance at 5:30 PM at the Howard L Schrott Center for the Arts at Butler University! If you are in the Indianapolis area, come to hear the band! If you aren't and still want to view the performance, it will be live-streamed on FloMarching. A link to the website with information is below:
https://www.flomarching.com/…/6363564-watch-guide-music-for…
Spread the word far and wide and help to pack the house(s) for the band for these last performances! I hope to see some of you at our concerts.
#comeseetheband
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
Parent/Principal Coffee
The next parent/principal coffee will be held on Monday, March 11, at 9am in the cafeteria. These coffees usually last about an hour—they include a brief presentation from Mr. Morris and then an open forum for questions. All are welcome.
ANGP March Madness!
Senior parents--If you have not yet purchased your tickets for All Night Grad Party, now is the time! For purchases made between March 1 and March 17, students will be entered in the “Pot of Gold” drawing for a $5 gift certificate. For all purchases made by March 31, parents will be entered in a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card. Most of the class goes to ANGP; buy your tickets now to protect yourself from the price increase going into effect in May. Purchases can be made at https://southcountyptso.membershiptoolkit.com
South County DECA
Congratulations on the outstanding performance of South County DECA and their teachers, Vera Woodson, Kellen Scott and Sarah Hinkhouse at the 2019 Virginia DECA State Leadership Conference with nearly 4,000 competitors this past weekend! The South County DECA Chapter went into Virginia Beach with 74 competitors and we were awarded many times throughout the weekend! We are thrilled to say that Kellen Scott received an Outstanding Advisor award and recognition as the Chairperson for the Virginia DECA Board of Trustees. The South County chapter also received recognition for being the largest chapter in the region, increasing student membership, and for our community service and advocacy efforts which earned us up to six leadership spots at International Conference. Finally, they were also recognized for being a Gold Certified School Based Enterprise in their first year of operation collaborating with the WAT program. Ask your student if they have seen the new kiosk for the school store during lunches on Monday, Wednesday & Thursdays!
Here are some impressive numbers on our results from last weekend.
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39 Stallions medaled in either their Role Play(s), Test, or overall performance. That is over 50% of our competitors who were recognized for their efforts!
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67 total medals were won by our chapter as many students received awards in multiple areas. 34 medals were awarded to our team on Saturday night and 33 were awarded on Sunday morning.
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33 Stallions qualified (twice as many as last year) for DECA's International Career Development Conference and competition in Orlando, Florida April 26-May 1, 2019.
South County Orchestras
Congratulations to the South County Orchestras on their fabulous performances at the District X State Orchestra Assessment this past weekend. All three Orchestras achieved high ratings from a VERY tough judging panel and represented South County HS with pride! For those of you who may not be familiar with this event, this is the “SOL” for music ensembles. Our students have been working extremely hard to prepare for these performances and did an amazing job!
Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Our shining young artists stole the Awards Ceremony last night at the 2019 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards!! Out of 16 Gold Key Art Portfolio winners in the entire county, FIVE were from South County. Out of five cash Scholarships awarded, THREE went to South County!!!
$2,150 to three students!!
$1,000 Jonathan Larsen (League of Reston Artists)
$1,000 Kenneth Do (League of Reston Artists)
$150 Samantha Evans (Blick Award)
School Wide Awards:
- 17 Gold Keys!
- 23 Silver Keys!
- 19 Honorable Mention!
All Gold key winners will compete nationally. Results revealed on Wed. March 13!!
Go SOCO creatives!!!
Mark Your Calendars
Monday, March 11th - Principal's Coffee, 9am
Monday, March 11th - 3 hour early release
Friday, March 22nd - International Night, 6pm CORRECTED DATE
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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