In this Issue
1. From the Principal's Desk
2. Students Rights and Responsibilities
3. Homecoming is Right Around the Corner!
4. Asha-Jyothi 5K - September 19th
5. Music Department TAG DAY – Saturday, September 18
6. Please sign up to walk with your fellow Alumni in the Chantilly HS Homecoming Parade!
7. Recognitions
8. Recent Student Successes
1. From the Principal's Desk
Dear Members of the Chantilly HS Community:
Here's the news around Chantilly!
Sincerely,
Scott Poole
2. Students Rights and Responsibilities
Families are encouraged to review the Student Rights and Responsibilities (Regulation 2601.35P) to fully understand the protections and the rules that govern school participation in Fairfax County. It is our highest priority to ensure that ALL students have a safe, secure, and supportive learning environment. Understanding the principles that are supported as well as the responses to undesirable actions are important for families to assist in this endeavor.
https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/SRR2122.pdf
3. Homecoming is Right Around the Corner!
Join us for Homecoming activities on September 24th. It’s a great way to connect with your Chantilly neighbors and friends. The parade starts at 4:30PM in the Greenbriar Shopping Center, the Taste of Chantilly starts on campus at 5:30PM, and the BIG game against Marshall HS starts at 7PM. We hope you can join us! The homecoming dance is on Saturday, September 25th. Students can purchase tickets during lunch.
4. Asha-Jyothi 5K - September 19th
We are pleased to share that we continue to partner with a non-profit named Asha-Jyothi (https://www.asha-jyothi.org/ ) to sponsor an annual 5K Run/Walk on Sunday September 19th at Fairfax Corner at 8am. As returning families may recall, Asha-Jyothi donated over $100,000 to CHS in 2019 to help create our Innovation Lab in the library. All proceeds that we raise from this year’s 5K will go towards Generation Yuvaa, an initiative in India aimed at helping homeless children. We donated $4777 to the same cause as part of the last 5K, and our donation was used to provide food and school supplies. Asha-Jyothi has generously agreed to donate 100% of the registration money back to each participating schools AND:
An additional $500 for 25+ registrations
An additional $1000 for 50+ registrations
An additional $2000 for 100+ registrations
To sign up, participating staff, students and/or their families should visit the webpage: https://asha-jyothi.redpodium.com/2021fairfax5k. Simply enter the code “aj4schools” and select “Chantilly HS” from the drop down menu. A discounted price of $10 for the 5K (regular price $25) will be given to participants. Besides raising money for an important cause, it’s simply a great event that includes performances and food after the run/walk. Please join us and help young people in need.
5. Music Department TAG DAY – Saturday, September 18
Be on the lookout for CHS musicians and singers tomorrow, Saturday 18 as they canvass the neighborhoods for Tag Day once again! Students from our Band, Choir, and Orchestra will be visiting neighborhoods in our Chantilly community to collect donations supporting their musical endeavors. Donations collected directly support our music students in the form of new instruments, new equipment, repair/maintenance, uniforms and costumes, and more! If you would like to make a contribution to support our music programs, please do so through the following link. The students of the Chantilly Band, Choir, and Orchestra thank you for your support!
Donate to the CHS Music Department Tag Day!
6. Please sign up to walk with your fellow alumni in the Chantilly HS Homecoming Parade!
1. Click this link: https://signup.com/go/UiunUhb
2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on SignUp)
3. Sign up! Let us know what year you graduated. SignUp will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy! If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact president@chantillyhsptsa and I can sign you up manually.
7. Recognitions
Congratulations to our 8 National Merit Semifinalists this year! The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships. Approximately 1.5 million high school students enter the program each year by taking the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) junior year. Of the 1.5 million entrants, some 50,000 students with the highest PSAT/NMSQT Selection Index scores qualify for recognition and are notified that they have qualified as either Commended Students or Semifinalists. Please congratulate the following seniors on this huge honor:
Jordan Elasfari, Joshua Gao, Aarthika Krishnan, Yukta Ramanan, Aditya Tarigoppula, Noyanika Vattathara, Jessica Yang, Srinidhi Yelimati
8. 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 to congratulate them in person.
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Valeria Chavez Maldonado lights up the classroom like the sun! She radiates positivity and kindness. She is a hard worker who is always willing to help other students. I'm so lucky to have her in my science class! Ms. Anne Crismon Valeria is an exemplary student -- she is highly motivated, intelligent and resourceful. Being strong academically allows her to be able to help her classmates when they need additional assistance. She is readily volunteering her help and takes care of other students all the time. It is a pleasure to have Valeria in my classes. Ms. Tatiana Goldovsky
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Nicholas (Nick) Culbreath has taken the return to school in stride. Every time he is in class, I can expect him to do his best, ask questions when he needs clarification and always be polite. I also love seeing him read for enjoyment during downtime and breaks. Ms. Cathy Walker Nick Culbreath has shown immense growth this year. He is a focused student who uses his time wisely on a daily basis. Nick is a joy to have in class, his positive attitude and politeness helps students and staff alike. He is enthusiastic about his courses and complimentary toward others. We are so proud of you Nick! Ms. Staci Kieffer
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Chris Kekeris shows up ready to excel in classes and in the school building. He is a good friend and tries to prevent others from making poor decisions. Thank you, Chris! Ms. Rebecca Daniels
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Mirian Andrea Lopez Rodriguez is a conscientious student who takes great care to submit her best work. She participates in our class activities with joy! Mr. Amer Rizvi
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Haven Lyn-Henze shares such insightful comments during our English class discussions. They are eager to learn and motivated to do well. I’m very proud of you, Haven! Ms. Kristin Dreyer
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Christopher (Chris) Mendoza-Rivas has been an incredibly positive influence in my government class and advisory. He willingly shares and participates in all classroom activities and often is able to get his peers to get involved as well. Every morning he shows up to my class, takes out his headphones and asks how I am doing, and genuinely wants to know. He has been kind, friendly, empathetic, and sincere while in my classroom and in the hallways. I have been incredibly impressed with the young man that he has become, and every day I see the work that he continues to put in to better himself and plan for his future success. Mr. Peter McDonough
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Jacquelyn Monroe has been doing a great job in both Economics and Desktop Design. Jacquelyn has taken on each task head on. Jacquelyn has engaged in both classes and asks great questions leading to class discussion and learning. Mr. Johnathan Burr
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Jancarlos Paz Cardenas is new to Chantilly and to the United States. He is soaking in all the new content he is learning in his Math class. He is a wonderful addition to our classroom. Ms. Tatiana Kahn
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Gilmer Perez Guerra is an invaluable help in Digital Applications. He often translates for new ELL students the details of our computer skills lessons, as well as assists them with the intricacies of CHS schedules, tech help, and finding their next classroom. Gilmer is also an enthusiastic learner and active participant in Active Physics. Keep up the good work! Ms. Gwen Dillon
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Modaser (Mohammed) Rahimi is thriving in his honors level (World History) class. He advocates for himself, asks excellent questions that benefit everyone in class, and willingly shares his unique perspectives with his classmates. Best of all, he arrives to every class with a smile on his face and eager to learn. I love having him in class! Ms. Angie Rollet
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Julia Rodrigues helps to keep class and group discussions moving forward while inciting others to participate; she completes activities and does not hesitate to help her peers. Julia is always cheerful and positive; she can always put a smile on others' faces! Mr. Andrew Wax
- I am so impressed with Jayden Rose-Fernandez’s resiliency and perseverance. He is thoughtful and kind. Ms. Katharine Sherman
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Nisha Shankar is an absolute delight to teach. She is thoroughly engaged in all aspects of language and rhetoric during class. She is an insightful reader and a reflective, poetic writer. She is also generous in sharing her ideas, her writing, and her poetry with the rest of the class. Ms. Barbara Clougherty
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