THE MUSTANG WEEKLY
MAY 18th, 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,
Our marvelous mustangs are clicking on all cylinders during distance learning and I couldn’t be happier! Our teachers are providing engaging synchronous sessions, meaningful asynchronous activities and keeping the connection with students alive during office hours. The students have done a phenomenal job adapting to the change in learning structure and exhibit appropriate digital citizenship when participating in distance learning. I am thrilled to report that 24 students on average log into each synchronous session!
Please assist our teachers and remind your students that their personal progress toward content mastery will best be measured by submitting the asynchronous work. By now, you have hopefully logged onto your students SIS account and seen the work that they have submitted in the 4th quarter. Teachers are noting the work that is submitted and if the work is at a proficient level. Our distance learning goal has always been to maintain a continuity of learning, and even though the 4th quarter is ungraded, the teachers are still providing feedback to the students on the ways that they can improve!
Have a great week of distance learning and, as always, please let me know if you have any questions.
Peter Kownacki, Principal
pakownacki@fcps.edu
@PAKownacki
CHECK OUT MS. JONES AND HER QUARANTINE CAFÉ COOKING SHOW!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlfQ2jxSNmc This is her banana bread show. She has several other shows and recipes posted on Youtube as well.
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:
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3rd quarter report cards will be printed from a central location and delivered to the post office by May 23rd. Grades will be available in SIS as well.
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Memorial Day. May 25th. National Holiday.
- June 1st and 2nd. Tentative pickup of locker items. See below.
- The last day for students is June 12th.
HOW AM I GOING TO GET MY STUFF?:
Over the next two weeks our staff will be working to empty hallway and PE lockers and to collect and organize student items for pickup. We are also developing a plan for picking up medicine and supplies from the clinic. We hope to be able to distribute these items on June 1st and 2nd through the Kiss & Ride line to maintain social distance and health guidelines. Our goal is create a contact-less drive through line. Students will also be able to drop off checked out school items (instruments, library books, cameras, etc.) Stay tuned for more details.
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 at www.jostens.com
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. The classroom code is: Qkj7iuo
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!
The
PTSO NEWS:
Congratulations to the incoming board of the 2020-21 SCMS PTSO!
VP, 8th Grade: Lizbeth White
VP, 7th Grade: Amy Griffith
Treasurer: Jeannette Liu
Secretary: Catherine Apergis
The President position is still vacant and the incoming board will discuss the next steps. The 8th VP will serve as acting President until a President is appointed.
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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