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4-29-2020
Dear Seahawk Families:
Please find below a few virtual celebrations, community opportunities and a section for our Class of 2020. It seems that yesterday went well with synchronous classes and we are hopeful this continues! If you are a student working on assignments for Q3, remember those are due no later than Friday, May 1st.
Take care of yourselves!
Ms. Retzer
Proud Principal
South Lakes HS
Recognitions &
Seahawks In Action
World Language Governor’s Academy
Congratulations to the following Seahawks who have been chosen to attend the World Language Governor’s school academies that will be held virtually this year. Below are the results and we are hopeful our alternates will get called up to attend.
French: Sally Moran, Teacher
German: Cheryl Finley, Teacher
- Abby Leary
- Alternate – Mary Finley
Japanese: Adam Podell, Teacher
Spanish: Tham Iampramoon, Teacher
Band
Check out Band in action via Distance Learning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=743K5Nk5DWw&feature=youtu.be
Congratulations to the 2020-2021 SL Marching Band Drum line: Snares - Owen, Reid & Thomas; Tenors - Edwin & Sophie; Basses - Everett, Griffin, Kyle, Max & Shannon
Grade Level Parent Coffees
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through establishing our online learning platform for your students. There are a lot of unanswered questions. It is our goal to answer questions in a timely manner, and in a way that collects information in one place for all topics. . In order to help with the collection of these questions we are providing the following form below for you to submit your questions. This form allows you to ask grade level specific questions that will be answered by the grade level assistant principals.
We will be holding virtual parent coffees by grade level during the week of May 4th. Grade level administrators will be sending out specific times and dates, as well as a link to the meeting by the end of next week. This meeting will be designed to answer the submitted questions from the form above and to provide more information about how the first full week of synchronous distance learning has gone. As the county continues to roll out directions to the schools, we will continue to update the community.
Form Link: https://forms.gle/hwUYNYUHAzvn4a8o6
-The Administrative Team
Community Resources & Opportunities
Rising 9th – 12 grade students:
The Fairfax County Office of Human Rights & Equity Programs is currently accepting applications for the Student Human Rights Commission for the 2020-2021 school year.
In 2009, the Office of Human Rights and Equity Programs in partnership with Fairfax County Public Schools launched the Student Human Rights Commission (SHRC) program as a means to promote dialogues on diversity among youth, to foster a greater understanding and appreciation of differences, to create exposure to human and civil rights laws, such as Fairfax County Human Rights Ordinance and the Fair Housing Act, and to encourage leadership and active participation in government.
The program is open to high school students attending Fairfax County Public Schools. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by Wednesday, May 6, 2020.
To download the application, please visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/humanrights/shrc
Internet Connectivity
Many companies are offering discounted internet service and devices during this crisis. Please visit the links below to learn more.
Cox - https://www.cox.com/residential/internet/connect2compete/covid-19-response.html
Xfinity - https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/comcast-broadband-opportunity-program
Verizon - https://www.verizon.com/support/consumer/account/manage-account/lifeline-discount
Food Resources
https://www.fcps.edu/news/coronavirus-update-food-resources
FCPS has a couple types of food distribution sites. Full details can be found on the link above. A summary of what is available in our vicinity includes:
FCPS sites
Breakfast and lunch (both meals can be picked up at the same time) are available from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the locations listed below. The food distribution is set up outside at each site.
Curbside Pickup: Both breakfast and lunch are available for pick up between 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Grab & Go Sites
(SLHS will go back to 11:00-11:30 starting Thursday, 4/30/20)
Class of 2020
News for Students & Parents
Senior survey
Seniors please be on the lookout for the mandated yearly SENIOR SURVEY!! An email will be sent out this week to your fcpsschool.net mailbox with directions and further details. This is the process that ensures that your final transcript gets sent to the correct place! It is also the way the Commonwealth ensures that every student has a post-graduation plan, whatever it may be!
SLHS Senior Information: Spring edition
Counselors and Career Center Specialist Ms. Campbell have worked together to compile spring information for seniors at this point in the year including details about making college decisions, 4 year schools still accepting applications, applying to NOVA, financial aid and scholarships, and employment and military information.
To access this presentation, please go to the following link: https://southlakeshs.fcps.edu/student-services/college-planning-resources
Once you click on the link, scroll down to College Planning Resources, and the presentation is titled “Spring 2020 Senior Information”
Scholarship Deadlines – Many extended
Not sure where to find scholarship information in Naviance?
Watch this 13 min. video that highlights several features like looking for colleges, scattergrams, scholarships, enrichment activities (including internships & summer activities would also be here), & career exploration. Also follow me @SLHSCareerCtr!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bi9Szn0q2vo
FCPS Creates Dedicated Site for 2020
FCPS Class of 2020 check out the new site created just for you! Packed with information and resources to help solidify your plan for next year. Find out what it means to #celebrateyourplan on the https://t.co/3b44sF859R (requires FCPS Google Login)
Counseling and College and Career Readiness Distance Learning Resources for Seniors and Juniors
The Counseling and College and Career Readiness office has assembled a collection of College and Career Resources via two FCPS Google sites. The Class of 2020 site is linked below along with a parent site map that has been posted on the Blackboard Distance Learning Resource page under Counseling, College and Career Readiness. The resources are also available in Google at the following links: Class of 2020 Next Steps, Class of 2020 College and Career Resources for Parents and/or Guardians. Similar resources will be made available for the Class of 2021 some time next week!
SLHS ANGP Yard Signs
All Night Graduation Party committee is still selling yard signs. Check out their webpage for more information at https://southlakesptsa.org/angp/
Graduation & Recognitions
Hopefully you had a chance to fill out the survey Mr. Deivert put out last week for students and parents seeking input around graduation. We shared our results with the county-wide workgroup that is exploring options for recognizing our seniors. Decisions on what schools offer in terms of virtual celebrations, face to face graduation ceremonies or any other options will come from the county. I appreciate the several emails from parents willing to help do something for the SLHS Class of 2020 - for now we are awaiting direction from FCPS Leadership.
I learned in meeting yesterday that an additional survey is expected to be released later this week asking slightly different questions. This survey will be communicated from FCPS Leadership and the data will help further inform the workgroup on options moving forward. Please make sure to provide your feedback!
South Lakes is working on a virtual Senior Awards Night where we will acknowledge as many of our seniors receiving scholarships and recognitions. We are planning for this to be similar in scope to our typical Senior Awards Night. We do know some scholarships have extended deadlines which will impact what we will be able to include. We anticipate having this ready late May / first week of June.
There are conversations going on with local businesses about other ways to show support and concern for the class of 2020. When those ideas come to fruition more will be shared.
Finally, many items for graduation were already ordered and we are finishing up a few orders for cords and such.... The collection of laptops, textbooks, uniforms and distribution of these items is all under discussion at the county level (schools, government, health department).
Other Announcements
Free Audiobooks for Teens
This opportunity is available from SYNC! Register now and download the app. Two (2) free books each week all summer. Starts tomorrow, Thursday, 4/30/20 and goes through July 29! Download and keep the books forever. https://spark.adobe.com/page/1iFnXaTh1BnVm/
Yearbooks On Sale
Order your yearbooks now at www.yearbookordercenter.com and use school code: 13550.
Communication
ENotify verses News You Choose (NYC)
I have been sending messages that contain critical information that all families have through the county eNotify system. This is typically used for emergency messages, bus transportation messaging, etc.…. This system pulls email addresses from an active students/families and you cannot opt out of it. I have learned that in a few cases these messages are going to SPAM folders. If you have not received email communication from me over the past week, pleases check your SPAM/Junk folder.
This message is being sent via News You Choose. This is a platform for non-essential messages, albeit still important, that can be opted out of.
Stay Connected
Websites:
Twitter:
- @southlakeshs (general)
- @SLHS_Counselors
- @SeahawkSports (athletics)
- And lots more to follow for boosters, sports team, activities ….. Search SLHS, Seahawks SouthLakes
Other avenues:
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