Stallion P.R.I.D.E.
Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, and Excellence
From the Principal
Family,
IT has been a great week of celebrating our athletes this week. I have been out at the fields to congratulate our senior athletes this week at the various Senior Nights. It has been awesome to not only have a brief period of face time with them, but also to be able to shake the hands of their parents and thank them for sharing their students with us. The amount of sheer talent that is in this building is incredible. And they play sports too! We also had the College Signing Ceremony on Wednesday which was a huge hit. We had 25 senior athletes to participate in the signing event and again to see the numbers of supporters present was awesome. I really appreciate everyone coming out and showing our student athletes how much of a Family we really are!
Our CAT B staff led by Mr. Walter Bagwell along with our Adaptive PE teacher, Tanya Smith, put on a Best Buddies event and hosted our South County pyramid students on Wednesday afternoon. I am so proud of the students that are a part of this outstanding club as they worked, ate, and played along with the CAT B student community. This was such a great event!
I got to hang out with our fantastic students who are a part of the yearbook staff. The culmination of all of their hard work will be an outstanding pictorial summary of our 2018-19 school year along with tons of copy that will describe our growth! Be sure to take advantage of the opportunity to purchase this keepsake. I have committed to purchasing one and hope that I get as many students to sign it as a memento of my first year back!
As we come closer to the end of the year, please keep an eye out for your children. SOL’s, AP exams, and final exams can put a lot of pressure on our young people. Teachers and staff have been instructed to monitor behaviors carefully. We want to continue to create and broaden this Family environment. If your child is showing signs of some of the end-of-year pressures, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We want to try and provide as much support for them as we can.
As the weather warms, outfits change….. Please be sure to discuss with your children the expectations around the FCPS dress code. Enough said!
Finally, if you are looking for something to do this weekend, come and support the outstanding effort put on by our theatre department as they put on the South County version of Chicago. The play will show May 3, 4, 10 & 11 at 7:00pm. Admission is $12 for students and $15 for adults. This will be an outstanding show. I am looking forward to seeing all of you there.
Remember we will be requiring that all checkout requests be done in writing and delivered to the Attendance Office in the morning so we are not interrupting students during testing sessions. Have a great weekend! #OneStallion
Gary
Early Checkouts From School
Beginning on May 6th, the Attendance Office will not be able to accept calls for early checkouts thru the end of the year. This is due to AP, SOL, and final exam testing and staff not being able to interrupt those testing sessions. All students MUST present a note from a parent to the Attendance Office at the beginning of the day to receive a checkout pass at that time.
Yearbook
Attention: The last day to buy this year’s yearbook for $75 online is May 12. After that, books will not be available for sale until the end of the year for $85 in cash. Buy yours today from www.yearbookforever.com. Please contact Jennifer Delinski with any questions at jldelinski@fcps.edu.
From the Testing Office
Testing calendar for South County High School can be found here.
Parent Volunteer Sign Up: AP Proctor
SCHS wants your help proctoring AP Exams in May so our teachers can remain in the classroom with your children! No experience necessary - you will be paired with a staff member.
Any responsible adult can proctor exams as long as:
- You are not related to a student taking that specific exam. (e.g. If your son is taking AP Biology, you are still able to proctor AP Calculus.)
- You have never taught that specific AP course.
More information:
- Proctoring shifts will be approximately 3-4 hours.
- Volunteers will be paired with SCHS Counselors to help with room setup, distributing materials, monitoring students during testing, and collecting materials after testing.
- Brief online training will be available to provide details.
- You will be contacted to confirm your days/times after signing up.
Please click on this SignUp Genius Link to volunteer!
Thank you for supporting the students and teachers at SCHS! Contact Cameron Mathison, Assessment Coach, with any questions at ccmathison@fcps.edu or 703-446-1643
Library Closed For SOL Testing
The library will be closed for SOL testing from May 6th-May 24th. This includes being closed before and after school. Please encourage your student(s) to come to the library before May 6th for any books they may want to check out for that time period. Please also encourage your student(s) to identify an alternate place to print assignments if needed during that time.
FCPS Library System
The FCPS Library System is being prepared to switch to a new computer system and the final due dates for library materials set by FCPS Library Services are fast approaching for the transition. In preparation for the switch we need your help to clear all students records of books and fines by the end of the year. The final due date for seniors will be May 20th, and the final due date for underclassmen will be May 31st. These due dates were set by FCPS Library Services to ensure a smooth transition to the new system. Notices for overdue books are sent to students via their English teacher, and students also receive pop-up reminders on school computers of overdue library books and fines. Please note: These notices are separate from finance and textbook notices, as they are through the library circulation system. Please ask your student(s) to be on the lookout for any of those notices and pop-up reminders. If your student(s) have questions about their library account, please ask them to stop by the library to have their account checked. Thank you!
From the Student Activities Office
Spring Physical Night -- May 21, 2019 @ 5:30 – 7:30pm in the Cafeteria
Come have your physical completed and filed for all activities in the ‘19-20 school year!! This includes summer conditioning, Green Days, tryouts and sports participation. Please use the link provided to schedule your appointment: https://wwgw.fcps.edu/athletic.preparticipation.screenings.
Fall Meet the Coach Night – May 30, 2019 @ 7pm in the Gymnasium
Interested in participating in Fall Sports? If so, it is highly encouraged that your family attend our annual Fall Meet the Coach Night. This event will start in the gym were you will hear from the Principal, DSA and ATC, followed by individual breakout sessions for each sport.
Varsity Letterman Night – June 3, 2019 @ 7pm in the Gymnasium
All South County students and families are welcome to join us as we remember and recognize the 2018 - 2019 individual and team athletic accomplishments!
Theatre Spring Musical
The SCHS Theatre Department is proud to present the spring musical, Chicago: High School Edition. We are so excited to bring the Roaring 20’s to the South County stage and hope you’ll join us on May 3, 4, 10, and 11 at 7 pm! Tickets can be purchased at southcountydrama.org or directly at this link: https://www.itickets.com/events/421912.html. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door. Please note this show is rated PG-13 and may not be considered appropriate for younger audiences. If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail Molly Rumberger at mdrumberger@fcps.edu.
May 6, 2019
Emma Jordon Kidz Fighting Cancer Foundation FUNDRAISER
In an effort to support those affected by Childhood Cancer, Marco’s Pizza is holding a fundraiser Monday, May 6,2019. 15% of the sales will be donated to the Emma Jordon Kidz Fighting Cancer Foundation from the Marco’s Pizza Fairfax Station/Lorton Community.
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:
When placing your order online, click on the fundraising tab and look for Emma Jordon Kidz Fighting Cancer and 15% of your order will be donated to support Childhood Cancer research and families fighting cancer. If ordering in-store or over the phone, just mention you want your order to be included with the Emma Jordon Kidz Fighting Cancer Foundation.
Tell your friends, family, and neighbors!
The more orders, the better!
PARTICIPATING MARCO’S LOCATION:
9027 Silverbrook Rd.
703-690-7000
Order ONLINE at:
www.marcos.com
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From the PTSO
All Night Grad Party
We still need many volunteers to pull off this year’s party, which is on a Friday night (June 7)—so most of you will not have to get up and go to work in the morning the next day. Please sign up for a volunteer shift; we are especially short in the 1am-4am timeframe. To sign up, go here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0545AEA723A3F58-angp
Annual PTSO Meeting with Elections
On the evening of Wednesday, May 15th, the South County PTSO will hold its annual membership meeting at 7:00pm in the school cafeteria. At this meeting, we will hold our annual officer elections, hear from the principal, and we will end with a guest presentation on what you can do during the summer to help prepare for your student to get into college. Our speaker will be Julia Ross, from Julia Ross Professional Tutoring. Please see the flyer below for more details. All our welcome.
The PTSO's Nominating Committee is putting forth the following slate for election on May 15th.
President--Nannette Henderson
1st VP--Carla Olivo
2nd VP--Patty Klunder
Treasurer--Julie Hopkins
Recording Secretary--Jennifer Thibodeau
Corresponding Secretary--Cassy Gilmore
13th annual South County Golf Tournament
Attention All Community Members: The South County Athletic Booster Club and PSTO would like to invite you to participate in the 13th annual South County Golf Tournament fundraiser. This year’s tournament will be held on June 10th @ Laurel Hill Golf Club starting with lunch at 11am and a shotgun start promptly at 1pm golf. *NEW* The school-based team/club/organization with the most participation will be awarded a $2500 check towards their program! We look forwarding to seeing you out there.
https://scgolfclassic.com/
Fair Oaks Prom Dress Shop
Fairfax County Public School Students Make Prom Dreams Come True
Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) marketing students from Centreville High School and the Fair Oaks Classroom on the Mall program are opening their annual Fair Oaks Prom Dress Shop on Friday, April 12th. The dress shop, which has been in business for thirteen years, has helped hundreds of financially challenged students attend prom in style each spring. Donations of stylish, high-quality, dry-cleaned prom dresses and select accessories can either be dropped off in the main office of Centreville High School between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. or at the shop in Fair Oaks Mall during the shop hours listed below.
Centreville High School Fashion Marketing students started collecting donated dresses in 2006 as a way to combine their interests in fashion with community service. They quickly came to the conclusion that students would not feel comfortable “shopping” for a dress at school. They decided that the shop should be set up in another location to give students a more authentic shopping experience, which led them to partner with the Fair Oaks Classroom on the Mall program.
The Classroom on the Mall students apply the retail marketing and visual merchandising skills learned throughout the school year to transform their classroom into the Fair Oaks Prom Dress Shop. “This is an excellent opportunity to accomplish several goals at once,” said Miranda Schick, Centreville High School and Classroom on the Mall Marketing Teacher. “First, students apply marketing lessons learned to a real-world retail environment. Second, they support the School Board’s goals of helping students succeed beyond the classroom through their ‘Portrait of a Graduate’. This includes communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and global citizenship skills.”
The Fair Oaks Prom Dress Shop is located on the upper level of Fair Oaks Mall behind the white barricade next to Build a Bear Workshop. Students from any area high school, not just Fairfax County Public School students, who are in need of a prom dress, and do not have the funds to purchase one, can come and shop from hundreds of donated dresses and accessories. They must show a valid student ID, or other form of school identification, in order to select a free dress during the following store hours:
Sunday, May 5th 1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m.
Friday, May 17th 4:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 18th 2:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 19th 1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m.
School Nutrition Account
Please remember to add money to your child’s school nutrition account. All accounts must be brought current before the end of the school year in June.
Mark Your Calendars
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. The next edition of Weekly News will be sent on Monday, May 13th. Please send all submissions to DBoullianne@fcps.edu.
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