Important Upcoming Dates
2022-2023 School Year
Oct 31-8 am-3 pm. Senior Picture Make up (Cafeteria)
Oct 31- Student Holiday/Teacher Workday
Nov 4- Last day to return Impact Aid Survey
Nov 4- Military Tailgate
Nov 6- Daylight Saving Time Ends
Nov 7-11- School Psychologist Week
Nov 10- Annual Veterans Day Ceremony
Nov 14 & 15 3:00-8:00pm- Senior Make Up Picture (Multipurpose Room)
Nov 16th 5:00 -7:00 pm- FAFSA Completion Workshop
Nov 17, 18 & 19 7:00pm- SCHS Theatre Arts First Show "She Kills Monsters"
Message from Dr. Khoshaba
Good afternoon, SoCo Family!
It’s hard to believe that October is coming to a close! I hope you all have a Spook-tacular and safe weekend!
This past week has been one of our busiest but joyful experiences at SoCo.
On Tuesday, I had a great time playing VB in the students vs. parents game. Special shout out to Gabby for coaching me through the warm-ups and technical skills to play. The parents clearly enjoyed playing in the game and the students displayed great sportsmanship in their journey beating us in two straight games.
I’ve heard wonderful reviews of our Masquerade concert with the Orchestra this week as well. These students and Mrs. Swift are putting in numerous hours to work toward this and future concerts. I’m very proud of these Stallions.
As a reminder, we have new expectations for fans to follow at our next (and last) home football game (next Friday, Nov. 4). Here they are:
Lastly, this is a quick reminder that Monday is a Teacher Workday, so students do not come to school.
Have a great weekend.
Kambar
#OneStallion
Upcoming Parent Training Opportunity
We have a training session for parents about opioids and fentanyl on November 1 at 6:30 here at SoCo (in the library). This is a “must see” presentation for parents. Unfortunately, we’re having too many cases of students experimenting with this type of drug, so I encourage you to attend if you are able. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
English Flyer
Spanish Flyer
Students in Need of Coats?
Mrs. Kanamori, our Family Liaison, has winter coats in all sizes from S- XL for our students. If you know of a student in need, please send them to Student Services or contact Mrs. Kanamori at 703-446-1640.
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Looking for a unique and delicious gift for the holidays?
Something to say "Happy Holidays" to family, friends, coworkers, teachers, neighbors, employees?
Please consider ordering some guaranteed fresh fruit from Florida Indian River Groves.
Items ordered as "Ship to Organization" will arrive (free shipping) by overnight truck to SCHS in early December.
You may also ship to anyone in the continental U.S. for a flat shipping fee.
Use one of the links below to place your order now!
Don't miss out on free shipping to SCHS - those orders end November 7th
https://shop.floridaindianrivergroves.com/ecommerce/1029794
Fruit Fundraiser for South County Stallion's Football - Florida Indian River Groves
https://www.floridaindianrivergroves.com/order-now/
(Campain ID: 1029794)
Thank you for your support!
South County Football Team
See attached Flyer
Federal Impact Aid Reminder
This is a reminder to all parents who have not yet signed and returned the Federal Impact Aid Student-Parent Survey form. If you have not yet done so, please complete the form, sign it, and have your child return it to their 4th period teacher with a final due date of Friday, November 4th. We must submit one form for each student to the county. Due to our strict deadlines, those who do not turn in this form will be called and a request will be made for them to come to the school to drop off or sign/complete the form.
If you need another form, or if you have any questions or concerns about the survey, please contact Jeremiah Caven, Assistant Principal, at 703-446-1802 or by email at jmcaven@fcps.edu.
Federal Impact Aid Video
FAFSA Completion Workshop at South County November 16th 5-7pm
Senior Families – College Access Fairfax will be at South County to offer support in filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on Wednesday, November 17th from 5-7pm in the library. Registration is not required. Parents and students who bring the required documents to the workshop will receive one-on-one assistance completing and submitting the FAFSA online.
FAFSA Completion Workshops are offered from October through February at high schools throughout Fairfax County. Dates and locations for more FAFSA Completion Workshops are available at https://bit.ly/3DIM47V. For those unable to attend any of these opportunities, recorded presentations are available at https://collegeaccessfairfax.org/resources/ under the CAF Virtual Library.
Additional resources to support the financial aid process, including step-by-step instructions available in multiple languages, are available on the SCHS website at https://southcountyhs.fcps.edu/student-services/college-and-career-center/financial-aid.
The Fairfax County Youth Survey will be given to all 10th & 12th grade students during Advisory on November 22, 2022. See the attached letter for more information. Use the link to access the letter in another language. A paper copy is available upon request.
If you wish to opt your child(ren) out of the survey, please complete the form and return it to Ms. Turner at rturner@fcps.edu.
Holiday meals are a special time when families come together.
Can you help make the holidays special for a local family struggling with food insecurity? Since 2016, Food For Neighbors has been providing holiday meals to students in middle and high schools throughout Fairfax and Loudoun counties. For every $50 donated to the Food For Neighbors Holiday Meals Program, they will provide a $50 grocery store gift card for a local family to purchase a nutritious and delicious meal this season. To donate, visit FFN Holiday Meals Program.
Hunger is an unwelcome guest during the holidays and with your generosity, families throughout our community will experience the joy of gathering around a table together to enjoy a nice meal. Thank you for your generosity!
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Calling All Veterans!!
We want to recognize all our South County veterans and their families this Veterans Day. If you are a parent, teacher, coach, volunteer, etc. at South County and have served, please complete the information form linked below.
https://forms.gle/wPLrHmoorYgdowco9
We ask that you submit your information as soon as possible but no later than November 2nd. Veterans will be recognized in a display in our main hallway from November 4th – November 18th.
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More For Our Military Families
Our military families are also invited to attend our rescheduled Military Tailgate on November 4th before our home football game versus Lake Braddock. We ask that anyone planning to attend RSVP at the link below for planning purposes. We will provide hamburgers, hotdogs and water. If you would like to contribute something to the meal, please sign up when placing your RSVP. We look forward to an evening of fun and fellowship and hope to see many of you there!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FA8AD2FA6FB6-soco
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This Sunday, Nov. 6, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time ends. Don’t forget to move your clocks back one hour! |
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Don’t forget to get out and vote on Tuesday, Nov. 8! The day will be observed as a holiday for students and teachers. See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
JOIN US FOR VETERANS DAY
All are invited to join us on Thursday, Nov 10th at 7:30 for our annual Veterans Day Ceremony by the main flagpole. We will recognize veterans in our South County community for their service as well as honor ALL who have served our great nation. Our own South County Singers and JROTC students will be participating in the event. No RSVP is required.
Dear Parents and Rising Seniors Class of 2023:
Victor O’Neill Studios is our official school photographer, they are excited to see you on the following date(s) for your senior portraits at the school:
October 31 and November 14 & 15 for Senior Formal Yearbook Portraits Session C & D
**These are the final dates for senior portraits at the school**
The attire for the school’s yearbook pose will be in the traditional Tuxedos and Drapes. We will provide the Tuxedo and Drapes. In addition to the yearbook session we also offer sessions that include casual/personality portraits and cap and gown portraits. Please follow the link below to choose your session type and appointment time.
Appointments are open for booking one session at a time, future sessions are not yet available to book.
https://pickatime.com/vosphoto/SouthCounty2023
If you have any questions please email : seniors@vosphoto.com
(please reference school name)
Thank you!
See Attached Flyer
The SCHS Theatre Arts department’s first show of the year, She Kills Monsters¸ will be performed on November 17, 18, and 19 at 7 pm. This show is definitely worth seeing! This show consists of Dungeons and Dragons, fantasy, monsters, and more! Please note the show is rated PG-13 due to language, content, and choreographed violence. However, younger audience members might be able to handle the content of the show. Please reach out to Molly Rumberger at mdrumberger@fcps.edu should you wish to learn more about the subject matter. Tickets are $12 and are now on sale! You can purchase tickets at schstheatre.com or directly at this link. A full synopsis of the show is included on our ticket links so you can learn more!
Hidden in Plain Sight (HIPS) program is an IN-PERSON interactive program for adults to be educated about the signs of risky behavior in teens and young adults. It touches on drug and alcohol use, mental health concerns, eating disorders, risky sexual behaviors and more.
This is a hands-on learning adventure for
PARENTS AND GUARDIANS ONLY! We guide you through a presentation that opens your eyes to what is right in front of you. This program begins with a setup of a teenager’s bedroom which includes close to 100 “red flags” that indicate risky behavior. Parents are encouraged to touch everything and identify our red flags. Times have changed since we were teenagers… do you think you can find them?
Presented by: PFC Meg Hawkins
Nov 21 & 22
5:30 PM Review Teenage Bedroom
6:30 PM Presentation
South County HS- Silverbox Theatre
Please Register for Free using these links:
Link for November 21 -
https://bit.ly/hipsoco1121
Link for November 22 - https://bit.ly/hipsoco1122
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See Attached Flyer
See Attached Flyer
Hello! We hope you are all enjoying the sunny weather this week!
As a Parent Teacher (Staff) Student Organization (PTSO), one of the questions we are asked is, “what do my membership dues pay for?” Membership dues, one of our biggest sources of financial support, are used to support a wide variety of South County High School programs to include the Welcome Back Breakfast and Staff Appreciation lunch for teachers and staff, the Honor Roll program, Classroom and Club Support, Scholarships, Science Fair and so much more! Would you please consider joining and being part of a team that supports our Stallion family?
We are also looking for committee chairs. Please click on the links below. We appreciate your support.
PTSO Membership:
Committee Chair Sign Up:
Día de los Muertos is an opportunity to remember and celebrate the lives of departed loved ones. Tuesday, November 1, and Wednesday, November 2, are “O” Days this year. To learn more about Día de los Muertos, watch this video. While Día de los Muertos is largely celebrated in Mexico and Latin America, it also coincides with All Saints Day (November 1) and All Souls Day (November 2). These days are celebrated by Catholics, Anglicans, and some Protestants worldwide to honor those who have died and gone to heaven (All Saints Day) and those who may still be in purgatory (All Souls Day). The school calendar recognizes many religious and cultural observances (O days) during the school year. There is school on these days, however, the School Board has directed that tests, quizzes, field trips, graduation, homecoming, or FCPS-scheduled athletic events will not be held on these observance days.
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Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges Native people have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
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Graduation Date!
Class of 2023, please save the date for graduation! We are excited to celebrate our senior class on Friday, June 9, 9:30am at Eagle Bank Arena. At various times throughout the year, we will send out senior newsletters with a great deal of information. The first one will come out in October.
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