Dear Mustang Families-
It’s hard to believe, but we have already completed five weeks of school, and the first “official” day of fall is here. The weather is getting brisker, leaves are changing colors, and pumpkins are decorating doorsteps. On Wednesday of this past week, I attended the South County Community Conversation with our new superintendent, Dr. Reid. It was a great forum to connect with the families in the pyramid and hear about the things we are doing well, as well as the areas in which we can improve. I welcome feedback from families to establish two-way communication and engage the stakeholder voice.
Looking ahead to the next few weeks, SCMS (along with all of FCPS) will recognize two very important holidays in the Jewish faith tradition. Shanah tovah to our Jewish community celebrating Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) on Monday, September 26! Meaning “head of the year,” Rosh Hashanah is one of Judaism’s holiest days and marks the beginning of the Days of Awe, a 10-day period of introspection. The Days of Awe ends with Yom Kippur, which is the holiest day in Judaism on Wednesday, October 5. Both September 26 and October 5 are student holidays.
As always, thank you for your continued partnership and please reach out with any questions or concerns.
Peter Kownacki
Principal
South County Middle School
703-690-5507
@pakownacki
September 26, Rosh Hashanah, Student Holiday, No School
September 27 - Join the PTSO at CHLOEZ CAFE FUNDRAISER
September 28 Reading VGA
September 30 Math VGA
October 5, Yom Kippur, Religious/Cultural Observance, No School
October 10, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Student Holiday, No School
October 12, International Walk to School Day
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VGA Testing
VGA Testing will be next week. Students received an email on Thursday with their testing schedule. Please note the change in bell schedules for the main testing days. Students must bring their FCPS-issued laptop and charger on testing days.
Time |
Wednesday, Sept 28 |
Friday, Sept 30 |
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READING |
MATH |
7:30 AM - 9:15 AM |
Testing Block (3rd Period) |
Testing Block (3rd Period |
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM |
Recess |
Recess |
9:35 AM - 10:40 AM |
1st Period |
1st Period |
10:45 AM - 12:45 PM |
5th Period |
5th Period |
12:50 AM - 2:15 PM |
7th Period |
7th Period |
Mustang Morning News
We are happy to bring you the Mustang Morning news show by period 2 Media and Communications Class! Here is this week's news show
This episode contains:
News Anchors: Caitlin Marfo and Khogah Sahar
Editor: Chase Blosser
Pledge: Mia Jenkins/Ms. McKnight's 2nd period
"Tacos vs. Enchilada"- produced and edited Jazmit Kaur and Mia Jenkins
-SCMS Reads - produced and edited by Victoria Eller
Weather: Carleigh Haskins
Birthdays - Chase Blosser
Dance it Out - Sebastian Stotts
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CONGRATULATIONS to our HORSECARD Winners for this week. Pictured from left to right - Mrs. Reese, Ryan R., Aaliyah M., Danaya M., Brandon J., Abbigail N., Maddie L., and Mr. Mitchell
Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Parent/Guardian Signature
Parents/guardians are required to sign the SR&R annually. They can download and digitally sign the SR&R acknowledgement in ParentVUE. Every parent/guardian with a ParentVUE account will be prompted to digitally sign the SR&R acknowledgement upon login until the acknowledgement has been signed. The name in the digital signature box must match the parent’s or guardian’s first and last name in SIS exactly before the signature will be accepted.
While use of ParentVUE to digitally sign the SR&R acknowledgement is preferred, parents/guardians may elect to download and print the SR&R Parent/Guardian Signature Sheet from the FCPS public website. If a parent/guardian needs assistance accessing the signature sheet, they may contact their child’s school and ask that the school provide the form. The SR&R Parent/Guardian Signature Sheet is due September 30, 2022.
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Walk to School Day
Fairfax County Public Schools will participate in International Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 12, in an effort to promote physical activity and reduce traffic congestion and pollution near schools. Students and employees are encouraged to bike or walk to school and work where safe to do so on October 12. Get more information about Walk to School Day.
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How to Access Free Resources from Tutor.com
FCPS students continue to have unlimited access to live, 24/7, one-on-one online tutoring services through Tutor.com at no cost to families during the 2022-23 school year. Student participation is optional and parents/guardians can opt their student(s) out of accessing the services. Detailed information and FAQs are available on the Tutor.com Online Tutoring Services website.
Students can access Tutor.com via a link in Schoology. Additional information about how to log in and access a tutor is provided to families via the following: Elementary - How It Works and Middle & High - How It Works. Questions not answered in the posted resources may be sent to onlinetutoring@fcps.edu
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