THIS WEEK AT MADISON
WEEK OF 10/18/21
IMPORTANT INFO & EVENTS
Digital Citizenship Week: October 18-22
- This week students will take part in #FCPSDigCit Week. We’ll have daily activities to help students think about how technology affects their lives and the lives of others. Students will reflect on how they can use technology to be a positive influence in their community. Each day also has a Home Connection activity. View the lessons and activities here.
Little-Known Secrets of Paying for College
- October 21st - 7:00 - 9:00 PM - Auditorium, Pre-registration requested
- "On average, tuition tends to increase about 8% per year. An 8% college inflation rate means that the cost of college doubles about every nine years. [https://finaid.org/savings/tuition-inflation/ ] Planning for these expenses has become essential. Some families have children attending college next year and others have years to plan, but the fears of tackling these monumental and rising costs are the same. The College Funding Coach® is here to help families figure out HOW to pay for it and still retire one day. You'll discover strategies that may enable you to qualify for financial aid, sources for scholarships, and strategies for maximizing your wealth and minimizing your tax exposure, giving you greater cash flow for funding a college education. Please join Madison High School on October 21 @ 7 PM in the auditorium. This is information you can't afford to miss! To receive your link, please register here. Please take a look around our website www.thecollegefundingcoach.org for helpful resources and information.
This Week During Advisory
- The Social Emotional Learning Screener was administered to students during Advisory today, October 18. Students who were absent will complete the screener in Advisory on Wednesday or Friday.
FCPS Virtual College Week
- FCPS Virtual College Week will take place Monday, October 18 - Thursday, October 21, 2021. FCPS families are invited to attend virtual sessions on a variety of topics, including how to pay for college, dual enrollment, AP/IB, how to apply to a military academy, and college essay writing. Registration is now open, and students and families can sign-up for as many sessions as they wish. Don’t forget to check out the FCPS Virtual College Week webpage for updates and to learn about various college fairs available to students. Please direct any questions about Virtual College Week to Karen Huffman at kshuffman@fpcs.edu
College Visits This Week @ Madison
- Visits are for Seniors and Juniors
- Students are able to view the most current list and sign up in Naviance
- More information available in the College Quick Guide, College Visits section
- 10/19: Bryant U, High Point U, Syracuse U, Auburn U, Drexel U, GMU, Georgetown U, Baylor U
- 10/20: Merrimack C, U of Oregon, Paul Smiths College, St. Bonaventure U, U of Alabama, U of Michigan, Eckerd C
- 10/21: U of Maine, Belmont Abbey C, Pace U, Denison U, Lynn U, Albright C
- 10/22: Dickinson C, Johns Hopkins U, Middlebury C, Villanova U, Pepperdine U, Columbia U International Dual BA Programs
- 10/25: St. Mary’s C, Smith C, NYU, Hamilton C
ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES
October 19
- Fr / JV / V Volleyball vs South Lakes, 5:00 / 6:00 / 7:15
October 20
- JV XC @ Burke Lake, 4:30 / 5:00
- Cheer District Finals @ South Lakes, 6:00
- Field Hockey District Semi Finals, 7:00
- Girls Golf - Zones @ Twin Lakes GC 10:00am
October 21
- Fr / JV Football vs Westfield, 5:30 / 7:15
- Fr / JV / V Volleyball @ Westfield, 5:45 / 5:45 / 7:15
October 22
- V Football @ Westfield, 7:00
October 23
- Marching Band @ Patriot HS, 3:45pm
- Marching Band @ Dominion HS, 8:30pm
Check out the new Concorde District website for scores, standings, tournament dates / brackets, all-district teams: www.ConcordeDistrict.com
Madison Spirit Wear is restocked!! Send your order to spiritwear@warhawksboosters.org
- Spirit wear pictures (click HERE)
- Spirit wear pricing (click HERE)
Vaccination requirement
- FCPS has released information within the last couple weeks (see FAQ’s HERE) stating that effective Nov 8, students who wish to participate in extracurricular activities/athletics during the winter season or off season practices for fall and spring programs will be required to show proof of vaccination. Students with a medical or religious exemption or unvaccinated will be enrolled in a weekly testing program.
- This will NOT impact students participating in the fall season.
- Testing protocol info will be provided once the details are finalized.
- If you know your child plans to participate, please submit a hard copy (do not send emails) to the Madison activities office during the school day. Be sure your child’s name and student ID # are on the documentation.
LOOKING AHEAD
Governor’s School Interest Meeting
- Grades 10 & 11: There will be a Governor’s school interest meeting on Monday 10/25 in the choir room after school from 3-3:30pm. This is a mandatory meeting; if you cannot attend, please reach out to Mr. Anderson at tanderson@fcps.edu or Ms. Robarge at elrobarge@fcps.edu.
Underclassmen Picture Retake Day
- Retake day is Wednesday, October 27.
Expunge Deadline: Friday October 29
- In accordance with the Virginia Board of Education regulations, FCPS Regulation 2408 permits parents of students who take a high school credit-bearing course in middle school to request that the grade be omitted from the student's high school transcript and the student not earn high school credit for the course. Parents must make this request in writing no later than the end of the first nine weeks of the school year following completion of the course. The form to make this request, along with the process for making the request, is available at: Request to Expunge High School Courses Taken in Middle School or through your student’s school counselor. Parents are strongly advised to discuss this decision with their student’s school counselor and the impact of expunging a course on desired high school diploma type and standard and verified credit requirements.
QUICK LINKS
JMHS Website
Digital Resources Consent
Submit Your Photos
Reporting an Absence
Parent Technology Help Desk
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