In this Issue
1. From the Principal's Desk
2. Class of 2022 Reminder
3. Thursday June 2 is the last late bus day
4. Calendar Reminder: Schools and Offices Closed on May 30 for Memorial Day Holiday; Last Day of School Is June 10
5. Pick-Up Of Student Medication at the end of School Year 21-22
6. Recognitions
7. School Physicals and Immunizations (Medicaid and Uninsured children ONLY)
8. Recent Student Successes
1. From the Principal's Desk
Dear Members of the Chantilly HS Community:
STEP Graduation Ceremony Bring Out the Best In Our Community
Yesterday, I took part in the annual STEP (Secondary Transition to Employment Program) Awards and Graduation ceremony. STEP is a collaborative program between FCPS and employers that provide 18-22 year old special needs students with employment training. Our STEP serves students from Chantilly HS, Centreville, HS, Fairfax HS, and Oakton HS. In short, STEP is a model program that brings out the best in students, families, staff, and our community partners. Many STEP students end up being fully employed by our community partners, and the stories of student success that I hear each year are nothing less than inspiring. I’m very happy for our STEP families and congratulate our recent STEP graduates! If you would like to learn more about STEP, please go to the following link: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/special-education-instruction/career-and-transition-services/step
Have a great holiday weekend,
Scott
 STEP Graduation
2. Class of 2022 Reminder
REMINDER: When you graduate, your @fcpsschools.net account will be disabled. Please make sure you download your work before it disappears.
Directions are available here: DOWNLOAD YOUR GOOGLE DRIVE
3. Thursday June 2 is the last late bus day
If your student needs to attend an after-school activity after that, they will need to arrange private transportation home.
4. Calendar Reminder: Schools and Offices Closed on May 30 for Memorial Day Holiday; Last Day of School Is June 10
As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 30, for the Memorial Day holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 31. See the complete 2021-22 school year calendar.
5. Pick-Up Of Student Medication at the end of School Year 21-22
ALL medications need to be picked up by 11am on 10 June.
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Medication left in the Clinic after 11am on 10 June cannot be saved and will be discarded according to FCPS and FCHD policy.
- Earlier pickup of medications is encouraged during clinic hours: M-F, 8-3.
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Pick up of prescription medication is restricted to PARENTS ONLY.
- Pick up of over-the-counter (OTC) medication is allowed for High School students with the following conditions:
- Parent permission is required à a written note with student or an email to nolff@fcps.edu.
- Student pickup of OTC medication is restricted to the end of the school day directly after dismissal.
- Pick up of Epi-pens and Inhalers can be done by students who are authorized to carry their medications, otherwise a parent must pick them up.
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REMINDER: New medication authorization forms are required for each school year.
- Questions (?) Call: 703-222-8106
6. Recognitions
We are proud to announce that, once again, our Corps of Cadets has been named a DISTINGUISHED UNIT by Headquarters Air Force Junior ROTC! This is a SIGNIFICANT achievement and places our unit in the top 10% of AFJROTC units worldwide!
The Boys & Girls Track Teams concluded competition Thursday night in the Regional championships, held at South Lakes. The boys finished 5th place (39 pts) and the girls finished 11th (18 pts). South Lakes won team titles. Click here for results.
Boys Tennis Regional Singles Final – Lucas Pak is the Region Champion after beating Aiden Kim 2-0
Akanksha Tibrewala and Kaavya Karthikeyan, juniors at Chantilly High School, won 1st place in the Fairfax Area Student “Shark Tank” Technology Challenge. This competition is to inspire high schoolers to develop an innovation that can help seniors and adults with disabilities improve their daily life. Their innovation, AutoTrem, is an automated walker for people with Parkinson’s Disease to reduce stress on the user’s muscles, allowing them to gain strength, confidence, and the motivation to walk. They received were awarded $2,500 and a plaque for CHS, presented to them by Supervisor Pat Herrity at the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors meeting at Fairfax Government Center on May 24th, 2022. For more information:
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/familyservices/older-adults/fairfax-area-student-shark-tank-technology-challenge
 Fairfax County Board of Supervisors presentation of "Shark Tank" Award
What a fan!!! Brian Le (Junior) a non-band student at CHS was so moved by last night's Spring Bands Concert that he bought donuts for all of the band performing groups! Thanks, Brian! Acts like this are what make Chantilly High School so special!
 Brian Le and CHS band students
7. School Physicals and Immunizations (Medicaid and Uninsured children ONLY)
INOVA Health Systems/Cares Clinics will be holding Back To School Health Fairs for all students 5 years and older: school physicals and immunizations (Medicaid and Uninsured children ONLY). APPOINTMENTS are required, please call now to schedule your appointment (703-698-2550).
 
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 meet with recognized students each week to congratulate them in person.
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Adam Fortner has shown great ability to quickly learn and perform independently and precisely multi-faceted work as a STEP intern at the United States Geological Survey (USGS). He has learned to identify 20 frog calls and reviewed 468 audio clips of frogs calling at various sites in Louisiana and has provided quality control for another STEP intern he trained to work on the frog call project. Adam also mastered the Bird-Banding project demonstrating quick and accurate data entry, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Although he sees himself more as an animator/artist than a scientist, his skills and abilities would be an asset in any field. Ms. Mariann Gibson
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Mizky Kaneko has proven his work ethic and adaptability throughout the year at Chainbridge Solutions. This has led to him earning a summer employment opportunity at the Fairfax Marriott, an entirely different STEP worksite. This will be Mizky's first paid job! Mr. Patrick Finley
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Timothy Kwak is a very observant, calm yet mighty artist. He has a natural eye for design and a strong desire to create aesthetically beautiful work that are driven by his ideas, imagination and personal experience. Can't wait to see him grow, such a pleasure to have him in class! Ms. Christine Choi
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Angel Ndahiriwe joined our science class last month and has been crushing it! I'm so impressed by her seamless transition to a new school. Angel is kind, hard-working, and incredibly smart. We're lucky to have you at CHS! Ms. Nicole Abba
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Mary Powers has been applying herself in French and her progress in communication and reading is phenomenal! She even scored at the top of the class on an interpretive practice test for the final! Ms. Elaine Gonzalez
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Deven Smith has made great progress this year in the STEP program. He has learned how to have a positive attitude, handle his frustrations professionally, follow his schedule independently, and accept constructive feedback when it is given. I am so proud of Devin and all that he's accomplished this year and I look forward to seeing his future successes! Ms. Erin Foster
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Srija Upadhyay goes above and beyond to help others 'en francais' and even younger students by teaching them about Francophone culture. It is a JOY to have Srija Upadhyay in class and see what she dreams up to share in her learning. MERCI! Ms. JoEllen Delamatta
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