Mustang Weekly, February 18, 2022

DATES TO REMEMBER 

• February 21, No School, President’s Day
• February 25, Staff vs Student Volleyball Game, 6:30 PM

Here is this week's news show:  

https://youtu.be/4jE2aqy-cRk

Tardy Sweeps

South County Middle School has noticed an increase in the number of students arriving late to classes.  Being on time is essential to creating a positive learning environment and minimizing distraction. Therefore, SCMS will begin to institute random tardy sweeps beginning the week of February 28.   We will also do a tardy sweep demonstration the week of February 21.

Students who are late to class will receive a tardy/pass that must be signed by a parent/guardian and returned to SCMS front office.  The first tardy sweep will result in a lunch detention.  Future tardy sweeps may result in after school detention and/or after school community service.  

Please discuss with your student(s) the importance of arriving to each class on-time. Families can see students’ attendance through ParentVUE.  If you do not have access, please request an account here: https://itweb.fcps.edu/itsupport/parent/ 

 We appreciate your support of SCMS.

The South County Middle School Administrative Team

After School Program

Rainbow Connection - The goal of Rainbow Connection Club is to allow students the opportunity to make new friends, create a safe space to share, raise awareness, and promote special events and observances that support the LGBTQ+ community. There will be an interest meeting on Thursday February 24th from 2:30pm – 3:30pm. After the information meeting the Club will meet every other Thursday during the After School Program.

College Basketball League – Students will participate in an intramural basketball league. Games will be 5 on 5 and full court with basketball officials. Students will be issued college basketball jerseys. Evaluations will take place on Thursday February 24th from 2:30pm – 4:30pm. Captains will be selected that day and will pick teams so teams are even. Games will be played every Monday & Thursday during the After School Program. If parents or students have questions please contact Mr. Woodby at cwwoodby@fcps.edu.

Weekly Math SOL Reviews

Students have recently started completing weekly SOL Review assignments for their math classes. Here is some key information for you to support your student at home.

• Students are permitted to use their notes, slides and information posted in Schoology, Mathspace, and other resources used in class. Students may also ask for teacher support in seminar or after school office hours.
• Each review will count as a formative assignment, and will be included within the weekly homework time guidelines for students.
• Reviews open each Monday at 7:00 am and are due every Sunday at 11:59 pm.
• Students who do not show understanding of content will be reviewing questions during class and/or during seminar time.
• More detailed information was given to students during class and is posted in their math Schoology course.

Please check with your student and reach out to your student’s math teacher with any questions!

Student Services

Academic Advising

Counselors met with 7th grade students this week through their science classes. Please make sure that your student return their course selection sheet to their science teacher before Monday, February 28th.

Please contact your child’s counselor if you have any questions.

Maxwell, ZAKIYYA K  - zkmaxwell@fcps.edu

Spingler, Maggie  - mmspingler@fcps.edu

Harris, Michael W - mwharris1@fcps.edu

Johnson, Jennice L - JLJohnson2@fcps.edu

2nd Semester Check-In

Mustang Parents did you know that there are less than 10 weeks left in the school year?  Now is a perfect time to sit with your student to reflect on 1st semester, and check on the status of 2nd semester.  Take an opportunity to review progress from quarters 1 and 2.  Then check the student’s current progress through the SIS StudentVue. Things to look for:

• Is my student maintaining excellent progress in all classes?
• Are there any missing or late assignments due in any classes?
• Are there any classes where my student was passing, but now is trending downward?
• Are there any classes where my student is in jeopardy of failing for the year?

Now is the best time to access how your student is doing, and what needs to be done to insure that the student successfully completes the school year.

Staff vs Students Volleyball Game

Join us on Friday, February 25th when the students will take on the staff in a Student v Staff volleyball game! Gym doors open at 6pm, game starts at 6:30pm! Concessions will be available for purchase including pizza and snacks. The event is free and we highly encourage students to attend to support their peers as they take on the staff for bragging rights!

SCMS Electronic Device Policy REMINDER:

Students are expected to follow the electronic device policy which includes zones for use. This policy is in effect from when students enter the building to when they leave for the day. Students may not access their cell phones or headphones/earbuds during instructional time within classrooms or the library unless explicitly permitted to do so by the classroom teacher.  Cell phones may not be used in the hallways or restrooms.  Students may responsibly use their cell phones and headphones/earbuds at lunch in the cafeteria and during middle school break.

Immunization clinic

The Fairfax County Health Department will be hosting a Back To School Immunization clinic on Saturday, March 12, 2002 from 8 AM - 12:00 PM at the Annandale District Health Office, 7611 Little River Turnpike, #400-E,  Annandale, VA  22003.  Appointments will be required.  Please see the flyer for additional information.

Childhood-Immunizations-Annandale-ENG-SPAN.pdf