 In this Issue
1. From the Principal's Desk
2. Tonight, Friday April 9, Varsity Football @ South Lakes 7:00pm - Region Playoffs
3. Attention Parents of the Class of 2021
4. Chantilly Mask Sale, Today through Sunday, April 11
5. Don't Miss the 2021 Odyssey Yearbook, Order Now
6. Drug Misuse/Abuse and Prevention/Education Information
7. Job Posting Information for Summer Hires within the Community Centers
8. Recognitions
9. Recent Student Successes
1. From the Principal's Desk
Dear Members of the Chantilly HS Community:
I hope you had a great week. I came across the following article and thought you could benefit from it, especially as we continue our slow transition out of the pandemic and remote instruction. The article is written specifically for teachers, but I think it includes some insights that can help parents.
Scott
Supporting Students As They Emerge from Remote Instruction
In this Phi Delta Kappan column, Phyllis Fagell counsels a third-grade teacher who writes, “These eight- and nine-year-old kids can’t manage little setbacks well, whether it’s a tough worksheet problem or a missed chance to be line leader, and I think it’s because they’re also coping with big disappointments.” Her students hate Zoom and lack the resilience they exhibited in the past. The teacher asks how she can reacclimate next year’s students when they’ve been through so much.
“The pandemic has had a huge impact on children,” Fagell responds, “changing how they learn, live, and play. And no two kids are going to respond exactly the same way, because everyone has a different backstory and risk factors.” Teachers are a vital part of kids’ support system, she says, and quotes two experts with suggestions:
• The 80/20 rule – “Typically, after a disaster, around 80% of kids will be just fine and recover well, and around 20% will struggle,” says Jonathan Wilson, director of OpSAFE International. Adults who focus on the 20% “end up playing whack-a-mole, jumping from crisis to crisis. It’s better to work with the 100% to rebuild community, talk about feelings, and reduce distress. Then the whole group helps you support the 20% and everybody builds resilience.”
• Anticipation and problem-solving – If, for example, students are having problems with new classroom groupings that separate them from friends, the teacher might suggest after-school play dates to keep those connections, suggests Ryan DeLapp, a child psychologist at Montefiore Health Systems in New York City. Problem-solving skills need explicit instruction, followed by praise when students apply them successfully, and when they deal well with disappointments. An important teacher skill: knowing when a student meltdown is coming and putting aside academics for a few minutes of quiet reading, mindfulness, or play.
“Career Confidential: A Teacher Wants to Help Students Manage Disappointment Better” by Phyllis Fagell in Phi Delta Kappan, April 2021 (Vol. 102, #7, pp. 66-67); Fagell can be reached at contactphyllisfagell@gmail.com.
2. Tonight, Friday April 9, Varsity Football @ South Lakes 7:00pm - Region Playoffs
3. Attention Parents of the Class of 2021
Yard signs for your CHS Graduate are now available for order. Please visit PTBoard - Chantilly High School PTSA to order your sign today. Please note that signs are not customized; we request names for order tracking purposes only. Signs will be available for pick-up starting in April.
4. Chantilly Mask Sale, Today through Sunday, April 11
Please use the link below to order your Chantilly mask. There are two options, $10 each, benefiting Boosters.
5. Don't Miss the 2021 Odyssey Yearbook, Order Now
You will not want to miss the 2021 Odyssey Yearbook. The students have worked hard to capture the story of this unprecedented year. You can still order a book via the publisher’s webpage and pay with credit card! Just go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and search Chantilly or enter code 4166. This site will not be available after the end of the month, so act now! If are unsure if you have ordered or not, just email Mrs. Downes at mkdownes@fcps.edu and she will get back to you!
6. Drug Misuse/Abuse and Prevention/Education Information
Recently, Chantilly junior Shreya Chandran created a website to educate parents and students about drug misuse/abuse and prevention/education information, developing the project for her Gold Award for Girl Scouts. Please use this link to view these resources: http://youthsubstanceuse.com/
7. Job Posting Information for Summer Hires within the Community Centers
Summer Positions for Summer Camp Youth and Teens – Information provided in the link below and includes details about next week’s virtual job fair. See attachment.
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/neighborhood-community-services/summer-hiring
8. Recognitions
The Chantilly Forensics team placed Second at the State Forensics Tournament last Saturday. Click here for results.
On Tuesday, the Golf Team competed in the District Tournament and finished 2nd. Congratulations to Gavin Jones, Albert Zhang, Kaushal Kambham, and Calvin Kim. The team will advance to the Region Tournament.
JV Football beat Edison 35-7 to complete their season. Freshman Football concluded their season against Washington-Liberty with a 6-6 tie.
Congratulations to the Chantilly Chargers who were named to the All-District Teams for Football. Click here for results.
Congratulations to the Chantilly Chargers named All-District for Field Hockey. Click here for results. Varsity Field Hockey played Herndon at HOME and won 2-0 in the First Round of the Regional Tournament. Adriana Risi and Elyse Cosgrave each scored a goal. Alani Bumgardner had a tremendous save in goal to keep the shut out. The girls will travel to Washington-Liberty on Monday at 7:00 to play the next round.
The Boys & Girls Cross Country teams competed on Thursday in the Concorde District championships at Burke Lake. Both squads earned regional berths with 3rd place finishes. Click here for results.
Congratulations to the Chantilly Chargers who competed in the Virtual State Science Olympiad Tournament. Click here for results. Ms. Crissi Gamache was named Virginia Science Olympiad Division C Coach of the Year 2021. Congratulations, Ms. Gamache!
Congratulations to the Volleyball Team. They finished the season as District Champions. They had hosted Langley for Senior Night.
Varsity (11-1, 8-0) won 3-0
JV won 2-0
Volleyball All-District Honors were announced. Chantilly was represented very well, to the girls. Click here for results. Volleyball All-District Honors were announced. Chantilly was represented very well, to the girls. Click here for results.
9. 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 meet with recognized students each week (virtually) to congratulate them.
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William (Bill) Christensen is an enthusiastic learner and a very hard worker. He takes charge of his education and is proactive in seeking support and guidance whether it is in class or with planning for his future. Recently, Bill researched possibilities for his course work for next year as it related to his upcoming studies and eventual career. Bill took the initiative to evaluate options and was extremely thorough and thoughtful. This approach will serve him well in all future endeavors. Ms. Debbie Wolin
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Gabrielle Dela Rosa is self-motivated and creates personally meaningful artwork. She is eager to learn and always willing to put in the extra effort of producing quality projects. Ms. Christine Choi
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Vilas Iyer constantly participates in class. He will explain his art work in great detail with an artist statement attached making his work very impactful. Vilas is skillful and goes beyond expectations with assignments. He is a pleasure to have in class. Ms. Terilynn Thomas
- I am really proud of Jeydi Rodas-Duque's efforts to attend classes in person, but most importantly she is amazing! Mr. Dwayne Peyton
- I remain impressed with Michelle Shadeer's ability to maintain a positive attitude. Sending a few good vibes back your way! Ms. Alexa Scott
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Brandon Yeh has grown so much vocally over the past few years. His knowledge and skill of audio equipment and engineering are inspiring. Brandon's creativity is infectious. Mr. Evan Ayars
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