 In this Issue
1. From the Principal's Desk
2. New Health and Safety Protocols for Students Returning to CHS
3. Yearbooks and Senior Ads
4. Recent Student Successes
5. Thanksgiving Food Drive
1. From the Principal's Desk
Dear Members of the Chantilly HS Community:
I hope you had a good week. I have a few updates and some good news to share. First, the good news; along with a select number of other schools in FCPS, Chantilly was recognized at last night’s School Board meeting for winning the Virginia Board of Education Exemplar Performance Award for Continuous Improvement in Chronic Absenteeism. Chantilly staff members work hard to send a message that being in school matters, and I want to recognize them for their efforts. I’m also pleased to share that our first 30 students came back to CHS this week for in-person instruction and are doing great! Special thanks to our Academy Principal, Scott Settar, and other applicable Academy staff for setting up these students for success. As you probably know, we are expecting additional students in ESOL and Category B Special Ed next week. We are also working hard to get ready for the return of all other students that chose in-person instruction. While it’s up to the School Board to identify the exact date, it appears that it will be in late January or early February as long as infection rates stay relatively stable. Finally, I’m pleased to share that the administrative team has finalized needed changes to our master schedule. With a lot of input from teachers and staff, I’m confident that these revisions will help us better meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of staff during virtual learning. Please see below for details.
Have a good weekend,
Scott Poole
Principal
2. New Health and Safety Protocols for Students Returning to CHS
Please be aware that officials from the Fairfax Health Department have been working closely with Fairfax County Public Schools to develop new guidelines and protocols to maximize safety and health. If your student has returned or is returning to school next week, please be aware of the following:
- Student building access during Phased Instruction will be strictly controlled. No entrance is open to student entry except the following entrance:
For CAT B students Door 2
Academy Students Door 5
ELL/ ESOL students: Modular classrooms behind the main building. No access to main building is permitted.
2. Mandated Isolation Room
Students who present with a fever of 100.4 while in school will be immediately moved to an identified isolation room and must be picked up and taken home. Similarly, students who exhibit symptoms of COVID-19 will be immediately moved to the isolation room and parents are required to pick the students up and take them home. Pick up will occur at Door 11. Directions will be provided when you are called to get your child. Please do not send your child to school if they have a fever or exhibit any symptoms of COVID-19 as they will be placed into a common isolation room until picked up by a parent.
3. Masks are Mandatory
Students are required to wear a mask. A mask may be provided to a student who arrives without one on a limited basis. Students who refuse to wear a mask will not be permitted to attend class, will have frequent temperature checks, and will be isolated into a monitoring space until the time they are to leave or a parent picks them up. Face to face instruction will be precluded for mask refusal.
3. Yearbooks and Senior Ads
Chantilly Chargers-now is the best time to order the 2021 Chantilly HS Yearbook
The price will go up October 30! Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com. School code is 4166.
Parents of the Senior Class of 2021
You can order and design your personal ad for your graduating senior. The instructions are available via the Herff Jones order center link. The recommended deadline to ensure inclusion is October 30. Directions are on www.yearbookordercenter.com. School code is 4166.
 
4. Recent Student Successes
This is the next installment for the school year of what has become a weekly segment aimed at recognizing students for demonstrating recent improvement or achievement in academics, behavior or citizenship. At the end of each recognition, you will see the name of the nominating teacher or staff member. On a rotating basis, departments will nominate students. I plan to meet with recognized students each week (virtually) to congratulate them.
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Steve Cho shows up for every PE class wearing his Chantilly PE shirt ready to work out and have fun doing it. Steve also loves to use the mic to tell everyone good morning. Steve is an awesome student! Mr. Frank Hamby
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Matthew Conard has done an amazing job transitioning to the digital platform. Grades are good and attitude is great. Way to go, Matt! Ms. Amy Deemer
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Amanda Diaz Jimenez is consistently doing great work in Level 3 English 10 and has an A. She is friendly, talkative, attentive and engaged, and actively participates in every class. She is a delightful student to have in virtual learning! Ms. Lora Bates
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Gabriel Dombroff has been a joy to have in class. His passion for learning really shows through his participation and insightful comments and questions. Keep up the great work, Gabe! Ms. Staci Kieffer
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Tristan Huber has been working really hard and has shown tremendous growth since the start of school. He has gained self-confidence and is a rock star in class! Ms. Katherine Sherman
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Eden Lankford has done a remarkable job with her academics. She has inspired others with her academic prowess in the virtual setting. Ms. Debbie Padgett
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Jasmin Martinez Recinos has jumped into learning this year with determination and a wonderful attitude. Her participation in synchronous classes is always thoughtful, as well as much appreciated. She reaches out to her teachers for clarification, at the same time, she helps explain material to other students. Thanks for being an example for us all! Ms. Gwen Dillon
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Karen Munoz Chinchilla is an exemplary student who is self-motivated to learn. She is also a real perfectionist and always corrects every single mistake before she submits her work. It is a pleasure to work with her and watch her academic success. Ms. Tatiana Goldovsky
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Ryder Paley recently transferred to CHS near the end of 1st quarter, which would make anyone understandably anxious about what they missed, how online classes work (or don't work) this semester, and the social landscape of a new school year. Ryder has impressed me with their willingness to face discomfort in really tough circumstances - something a lot of adults really struggle with - and to advocate when they need help. We are glad to have you in class, Ryder! Ms. Angie Myers
- During each English class, Jaeden Persaud models critical thinking and civil discourse as he considers the ideas authors convey in the literature we are reading. His questions and comments have improved us as a class! I am glad he is one of us! Ms. Kimberly Scott
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Vilma Ramos Fabian is a hardworking student and has been both in person and virtually. She attends class, participates in learning, and completes all her assignments. Based on her growing knowledge of English, I can say that Vilma used her summer to continue learning. She is a wonderful young woman. Ms. Tatiana Kahn
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Uuganbaatar Myagmarjav enrolled in my ESOL class late in September due to a schedule change. He has worked very hard to catch up. He kept following up with me to make sure he had completed all his assignments. Mr. Amer Rizvi
5. Thanksgiving Food Drive
Students may also drop off non-perishable food items at Door #10 during underclassman pictures on October 26th between 9-4.
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