From The Principal
Family,
I am hoping that each of you has had a good week. I have to say that as we inch closer and closer to students returning to school, I have just gotten more and more anxious. Not about pandemic stuff. But more so about just being able to provide the experience that they want and need to have as young people in our building. I have been wondering about what that first day will be like and how anxious they will be entering the building. We are excited about what can be as we continue to prepare by working through logistics in the classrooms, getting input from both our students and teachers, and then trying to provide both groups with those things they believe will enhance our upcoming reunion. I fully expect that when the time comes, we will be able to handle the needs of our students and teachers and make this experience work in the end.
I have been asked by our Technology Support Specialist to share the following information:
If a student has a laptop that does not show the correct time after Daylight Savings Time started. Please head to ANY FCPS school (doesn’t need to be South County HS) and restart your laptop a minimum of 3 times. The reason your laptop may not have automatically updated the time is because it has been off the school network for some time and needs updates sent from the network.
Due to the fact that we have some teachers who will not be returning to the school because of health related issues, we are looking to hire hourly-paid classroom monitors that will have the responsibility of monitoring classrooms where the teacher of that course is actually teaching the class from home on a Tuesday – Friday schedule. If you would like more information about the position, please review the job description and qualifications online and apply if interested. Please feel free to share information about this opportunity with anyone else you think may be interested. What better way to spend more time with your child; or to get away from them.
I am hoping that all of you have been able to take the time to complete the selection process for virtual or in-person learning. The window allowing for changes closed on Friday. If you made no selection at all either in July or during this recent resurvey period, you have been opted into to in-person learning. From this point going forward, we will be making staffing and scheduling decisions based off of the data that we have received. I thank you for your time and patience with this process.
On November 11th we will be celebrating our Veterans with an outdoor ceremony at 7:00am (Yeah I know). This annual event has been touching every year and I trust that this years will be the same. I hope that those of you who have served will be able to make it out to share in honoring yourselves and others who have placed duty and country over self for the sake of the rest of us! Here is a short blurb from one of our organizers:
The South County PTSO Military Connections and the Military Connected Youth organizations will host a Veterans Day Recognition on Wednesday, November 11th at 7:00 AM. If you are interested in attending the Veterans Day Recognition or if your child is looking to connect with other military connected youth at South County High School, please respond to schsmilitaryconnections@gmail.com.
On November 11th, we will have a 2-hour early release. This is will be a synchronous day for students. However, we will not have our CAT B students in the building on this day. The schedule for the day will be:
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Period
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Time
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2
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8:10 - 9:20
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6
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9:35 - 10:45
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Lunch
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11:00 - 11:30
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8
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11:45 - 12:55
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Dismissal
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12:55
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Once again I would like to thank each of you for your continued support and flexibility during this time. We will continue to work to improve on what we are doing with our students to make this experience the best it can be. I wish you all a safe and relaxing rest of the weekend. Until we chat again, please take care and know that we are #OneStallion
Gary
From the Activities Office
Beginning Monday, November 2, FCPS activities and athletic programs will transition to a new online student registration system. This new system offers a host of benefits for schools and community members including:
- One stop shop for registering your student for athletic programs and many common activities occurring throughout the school year
- Electronic submission of the emergency care card and weight room waiver- only have to fill these out once!
- A new home for the state-mandated concussion education program
Each family will create an account, and from this account, can register their student(s) for various activity and athletic opportunities. While registering does not guarantee a spot on the team, this information will help to ensure your student is ready to go on the first day of tryouts. Students can be registered for one or more activities throughout the year and families can sign in as needed to update information.
Please note the following:
- You will still need to submit a valid VHSL Pre-participation Exam Form (physical) directly to the school prior to your student’s participation; all other requirements will be completed through this registration process.
- Families who have already submitted their concussion education verification form will be asked to verify completion again as part of the registration process. We do apologize for any inconvenience- please bear with us as we make this change
The new registration site is available here:
https://southcounty-ar.rschooltoday.com/
The Activities Office
"Paperless" Report Cards
Help save trees and FCPS $$ on postage by opting in to receive “Paperless” Report Cards (that can be printed through ParentVUE)
Parents/Guardians may opt into “Go Paperless” for report cards by following the below instructions:
- Parents/Guardians can take advantage of the paperless option, by logging into ParentVUE, then going to “My Account” and selecting "Go Paperless!". This is the only way to keep a paper report card from being generated for students at the secondary level. All parents who share the same address as the student must have a SIS ParentVUE account and must select the paperless option.
Reminder:
Governor’s School Interest Forms Due 11/9
Any 10th or 11th grade student interested in applying for one of the VA Governor’s School enrichment programs for the summer of 2021 should fill out one of the Governor’s School Interest forms below by November 9th:
Academic Programs (Humanities; Math, Science & Tech; Agriculture; Medical & Health Sciences; Engineering and Marine Science Mentorships)
Academic Interest Form
Visual & Performing Arts Programs (Dance, Visual Art, Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Theatre):
Visual & Performing Arts Interest Form
Additional information about the Governor’s School summer programs can be found here: https://southcountyhs.fcps.edu/student-services/governors-school
Yearbook Info and Links for Seniors
Senior Quotes
The yearbook is now collecting senior quotes. These quotes are run
under seniors’ pictures in the yearbook as a way to share one’s
personality. They are due on December 1. No late quotes will be
accepted.
A few things to consider:
- Students can only submit ONE TIME, so please be thoughtful of
what you submit. You can not change it once it is in.
- If there is a quote that the editorial board deems inappropriate,
if it uses bad language, or if it is questionable, the editors will
pull it.
- Lastly, the yearbook does not print websites or time stamps in
videos- so students who choose that, will not have a quote
printed.
- If you have any questions, please email Jennifer Delinski at
jldelinski@fcps.edu
All quotes should be submitted through the link below, which is
attached to your student ID
https://forms.gle/wmGZcHp8xYBS1XNy7
Senior Photos
Seniors who have not had portraits taken can do so at the
make-up sessions in late November/early December. Specific
details and notifications for those dates will be communicated
in mid-November. Further questions? Contact Lifetouch
Customer Service team at 800-445-1189.
Purchasing Yearbooks
and Senior Ads
Yearbooks and Senior Ads can be purchased online:
Yearbook
Sharing Photos
The yearbook is looking for photos! If you would like to share
photos of your activities use the link for purchasing yearbooks
(above), Click on Community Upload, and then enter the Code
SOCO2021
If you have any questions regarding yearbook or school pictures, please contact Jennifer Delinski at jldelinski@fcps.edu
Yearbook Info and Links for
Freshman-Juniors
Purchasing Yearbooks
Yearbooks can be purchased online at the link below:
Yearbook
Sharing Photos
The yearbook is looking for photos! If you would
like to share photos of your activities use the link
for purchasing yearbooks (above), Click on
Community Upload, and then enter the Code
SOCO2021
If you have any questions regarding yearbook or school pictures, please contact Jennifer Delinski at jldelinski@fcps.edu
Stallion Spirit Store (Kiosk) goes Virtual!
South County’s Stallion Spirit Store is back and now open virtually! Items are available to order online through a Google Form with invoicing to follow after order is fulfilled. All items can be shipped directly to your home for a fee or pick up can be arranged at the school. To order items, please use this link - Stallion Spirit Store.
Visit our website and please consider giving us feedback on new merchandise options!
Thank you in advance for supporting the Entrepreneurship & Marketing program as well as the Work and Transition program here at South County. The students from these programs typically work the Spirit Kiosk at lunches to build customer service skills as well as count inventory and review financial records. These work-based learning opportunities allow students to connect classroom lessons to actual scenarios. This year, the students will still review the financial records and inventory while virtual as well as create promotions and research new merchandise options.
From the Library
Curbside Pickup
Does your student need a print book for class or personal reading? South County HS Library is beginning curbside and contactless pickup of library books on Mondays 8am-4pm beginning September 28th. Please see the 24/7 Blackboard South County HS Library Course for details on how to request and pick up books. Masks must be worn when picking up books.
Virtual Librarian Support
Does your student need book recommendations, homework support, research help on assignments, or help proofreading their assignments? They can schedule a virtual meeting with one of the librarians for support. Please see the 24/7 Blackboard South County HS Library Course for details about how to schedule a time.
Please contact Emily Strong erstrong@fcps.edu or Lisa Muir lkmuir@fcps.edu with any questions.
From the PTSO
Support the SCHS Class of 2021 by making a purchase at the Lorton Holiday Extravaganza & Craft Show Online MarketPlace!
We know the online MarketPlace will not take the place of our beloved Lorton Holiday Extravaganza & Craft Show with Santa, our student helpers, the Band's amazing Silent Auction, the Swim Team’s Candy Cane Fun Run, the Crew Team’s Santa’s Book Emporium and the more than 2,300 shoppers (our record last year!) but we've got all your favorite vendors back for some great online holiday shopping.
Please support these local businesses as you do your holiday shopping! We need all Stallion families to share the online MarketPlace with friends and neighbors. Please retweet and share our social media posts. We will be adding new items every day! The shop is open now through Nov 30! Go to Lorton Holiday Extravaganza and Craft Show on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/LortonHolidayExtravaganza/
All proceeds benefit the South County PTSO and Class of 2021.
2020 White House Ornaments have arrived!
SCPTSO is continuing its tradition of selling the Annual White House Ornament to benefit the All Night Grad Party. Please consider supporting the Class of 2021 as they make the most of their rather different Senior Year with your ornament purchases.
Visit https://southcountyptso.membershiptoolkit.com for online ordering. Inquiries can be directed to Jennifer Megan at JMegan2560@aol.com or Dawn Martinos at DAMartinos@fcps.edu.
South County Athletic Booster Club
The South County Athletic Booster Club (SCABC) has created some great ways for the community to show your STALLION PRIDE. Order now STALLION STRONG yard signs, car magnets, and HOLIDAY spirit wear clothing. You can access ordering these items via the athletics website: https://southcountyhs.rschoolteams.com/
Go Stallions!
South County Athletic Booster Club
Class Rings
Herff Jones will be on campus
November 18
3-6pm, Door #1
for you to order your class rings!
You may schedule an appt. at
https://book.appointment-plus.com/ck2jngpv/?&e_id=5313#/
Walk-ins are welcome also!
Lorton Community Action Center
Help feed our families this Thanksgiving
Visit LortonAction.org to learn more about volunteering, helping a child/teen
this holiday, and our Thanksgiving and Christmas outreaches!
In Need of Help During These Difficult Times?
Do you know of someone in the area that may need help? Fairfax County has non-profits throughout the county that work in specific zip codes to help folks in need. In South County’s area, the Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC) provides food, emergency financial assistance and educational programs to help families and seniors in the community. You can learn more here: https://lortonaction.org/need-help/
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