THE MUSTANG WEEKLY
MAY 11th, 2020
During the FCPS closure, most of our communications will continue to be sent to our community via the eNotify system. However, we want to also send out our Mustang Weekly with information specific to the SCMS community.
Dear South County Middle School Community,
It has been a GREAT week of learning at South County MS. I had the pleasure of visiting several classes this week. Thank you to Ms. Blain, Ms. Bolton, Mr. Singh, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Patton, Mr. Schneider, Mr. McCormick, Ms. Downing, Mr. Miller, Mr. McLeod, Ms. Myers, Mr. Niehoff, Mr. Patton, Mr. Schneider, Ms. Neff, and Mr. Verdin for welcoming me into your classrooms and showcasing the outstanding learning activities students have been engaged in through synchronous learning sessions! Our teachers and students are doing amazing things in the Distance Learning format and continue to learn and grow!
Thank YOU for helping us celebrate our Marvelous Mustang staff this week during Staff Appreciation Week and Nurse Appreciation Day. The SCMS PTSO generously supported many surprises for our staff throughout the week including an awesome “thank you” video. https://www.tribute.co/scms-staff-appreciation-week/
Lastly, I hope all the moms on the SCMS staff and in our community had a very Happy Mother's Day this weekend!
As always, please let me know if you have any questions.
Peter Kownacki, Principal
pakownacki@fcps.edu
@PAKownacki
FINAL PTSO MEETING FOR THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR/ELECTIONS:
We will host the Final PTSO meeting of the year, May 12th @ 7pm via Zoom.
Join us for elections hear the latest updates from our SCMS admin!
Zoom details below. Please use your real names. Members are eligible to vote.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88410650087?pwd=Wm1VeHduTEJPZlJiQ0JLc09ja2F5UT09
Meeting ID: 884 1065 0087
Password: 031884
The SCMS PTSO needs YOU to serve on the board for next year! Elections will be held at the virtual board meeting on 5/12 and all positions are open for nomination. It's time to start planning for a great 2020-21 school year! For info, email scmsptsopresident@gmail.com You may also visit the PTSO web page for additional information. http://www.scmsptso.org/
REMINDERS FOR STUDENTS:
- Students should be checking their FCPS Gmail account (that ends in @fcpsschools.net).
- Staff email addresses and other information is posted on the SCMS web page
- More information about grading and report cards can be found in our April 27th Mustang Weekly on the main SCMS web page: https://southcountyms.fcps.edu/aggregator/sources/1
- Order your yearbook today. Supplies are limited but will be mailed directly to students. See below.
IMPORTANT DATES:
- 3rd quarter report cards will be printed from a central location and delivered to the post office by May 23rd.
- Memorial Day. May 25th. National Holiday.
- The last day for students is June 12th.
Thank you to our PTSO and to everyone who submitted a thank you note, video or photo. We appreciate you appreciating us!
JOIN THE SOUTH COUNTY MS AFTER-SCHOOL @ HOME GOOGLE CLASSROOM:
Click this link to start: South County MS After-School @ Home
Watch for the Wednesday After School newsletter and for Blackboard announcements.
SCMS students can access the virtual after-school activities by joining the "South County MS After-School @ Home" Google Classroom. They can hold down the control key while hovering over the link and left click on their mouse.
The classroom code is: Qkj7iuo
Once your student has joined the classroom, there are a variety of activities (topics) they can choose from in the "Classwork" tab. We hope your students enjoy this site, and that it helps them actively pursue their interests during this time of social distancing. If you or your student have ideas for other activities, please email our After-School Specialist, Chris Woodby, at cwwoodby@fcps.edu or use the "FCPS MS @ Home Interest Form" located on the classroom home page.
Be Safe! Be Active! And know that we are here for you and your family!
HOW AM I GOING TO GET MY STUFF?:
We hear you Mustangs! You have been wondering about the contents of your locker and how you will get your things. We have been working with the leadership team at Gatehouse and hope to be able to share a plan with you very soon. Please see the section below regarding yearbooks.
YEARBOOK UPDATE:
As the world adjusts to change, one thing that remains constant is the yearbook tradition. The 2020 yearbook will capture the story of our unique school year. Copies are limited! Please order your yearbook online. Now, more than ever, is a great time to buy a yearbook at Jostens.com! The price is still $40. Please contact Ms. Bolton at jrbolton@fcps.edu with questions.
All yearbooks will be mailed directly to students from Jostens. ORDER the K
www.jostens.com
ARE YOU MOVING SOON?
Parents, if you know that your student will be moving before the end of the school year, please contact the registrar, Ms. Perper, to complete the withdrawal process. Students must be officially withdrawn in order to send records to their new school. You may contact Ms. Perper at slperper@fcps.edu.
A MESSAGE FROM SOUTH COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL’S ACTIVITIES OFFICE:
Click the link below for information regarding fall athletics at South County High School.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nd0j9FVs_44
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:
Students may continue to reach out to their counselors via email for support. Please check the SCMS website for counselors’ email addresses.
Numerous resources have been developed to support families, including the Healthy Minds Blog, Student Voice videos, and a Learning from Home webpage for families. Please click on this link to review resources for families regarding school-based social emotional learning and wellness resources during distance learning: Social-Emotional and Wellness Resources for Families.
CRISIS HOTLINE:
Students and families may use the PRS CrisisLink Phone Line: 800-273-TALK (8255), text “CONNECT” to 855-11, or use Lifeline Chat: SuicidePreventionLifeline.org/chat for after-hours assistance with mental health issues. The lines are safe, confidential and manned 24/7.
We encourage you to visit our school website frequently for updates and announcements. For more detailed information on all school matters, please visit our website at http://www.fcps.edu/southcountyms/
To update or modify your News You Choose preferences, please visit https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/VAEDUFCPS/subscriber/new?qsp=VAEDUFCPS_1
Parents of FCPS students may update contact information online through weCare@School http://www.fcps.edu/news/wecare.shtml a feature of FCPS Learning (Blackboard) or by contacting the Student Information Office at SCMS to have the contact information updated in the student information system.
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