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Dates to Remember:
November 6 - Daylight Savings Time Ends
Daylight saving time will end this Sunday, November 6, at 2 a.m. Don’t forget to move your clocks back one hour!
November 8 – Student Holiday, No School
November 9-12 – Romeo & Winifred School Play, 7 PM (Romeo & Winifred Flyer)
November 11 – Veteran's Day, Student Holiday, No School
As a reminder, Friday, November 11, is a student holiday/school planning day for the Veterans Day holiday. Veterans Day is a time to pause, reflect, and recognize the extraordinary sacrifices our veterans and their families have made on our behalf. We thank them for their service. Learn about the history of Veterans Day.
November 15 – 7th Grade SOS Screener/8th Grade Fairfax County Youth Survey – FLIPPED SCHEDULE
November 21-22 – Hidden In Plain Sight Presentation (HIPS Presentation Flier 2022.pdf)
November 23-25 – Student Holidays, No School
December 3 – Winter Craft Fair at SCHS (Winter Craft Fair & 2022 Extravaganza Kids Flyer)
December 6 – Winter VGA, Reading
December 12 – Winter VGA, Math
This Week's News Show
This episode contains:
News Anchors and Editors: Victoria Eller and Carleigh Haskins
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CONGRATULATIONS
Our Horse Card Winners for week #9 – S. Herbert, A. Kakar, M. Conner, J. Lakes, N. Noriega, not pictured I. Butts
Your Photos are READY!
SOUTH COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Event Code: FE181322
Also Needed: PE Class
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Good news! JostensPIX was recently at your school to photograph picture day,
and your student's photos are now available for viewing and ordering!
Click on the button below to get started.
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VIEW AND ORDER PHOTOS HERE
https://shop.jostenspix.com
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DID YOU KNOW?
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- You can personalize your photos with a variety of backgrounds and text
- Photos are shipped directly to your home
- High-res digital downloads are available
- If you have more than one child, you can order together and pay once
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Any questions please call 1-877-515-1447
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South County High School Football Games
We will begin new procedures starting at the next home football game. For safety and security reasons, beginning at our next home football game (vs. Lake Braddock) on November 4, all elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by an adult. We will not permit children younger than high school age into the game without supervision. Many high schools in the district have already adopted this policy, and we're hopeful that this new procedure will make the game experience more enjoyable for everyone in attendance.
Here is a synopsis of what we expect at football games with audience behavior:
- Cheer for the Stallions, not against our opponent
- Students must be picked up within 30 minutes of the end of the game
- Students should be in the stands, not hanging around the concession stand
- Anyone who leaves must pay to re-enter
- Middle School students must be supervised by an adult at the game
- Anyone trying to enter the game without paying will be removed and can be banned from attending future games.
Prohibited Items
- Backpacks and large bags (students and adults)
- Outside Food and Drink
- Sporting equipment (balls, etc.)
- Artificial noisemakers
SOS Screener – For 7th Grade Families only
All 7th grade families should have received an email regarding SOS Screener that will be administered on Tuesday, November 15th. Please take the time to read the email and if you have any questions please reach out to your child’s counselor or Ms. Reese, our Director of Student Services.
Fairfax County Youth Survey – For 8th Grade Families Only
All 8th Grade families should have received an email regarding the Fairfax County Youth Survey that will be administered on Tuesday, November 15th. Please take the time to read the email and if you have any questions please reach out to your child’s counselor.
Outstanding Employee Awards
It is that time of year again!
Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! This year, as always, our goal is to choose South County Middle School winners in each category to submit for consideration at the pyramid, region and division levels. We know our staff is truly unparalleled, and that the work we do for our students deserves celebration beyond our building!
To submit a nomination for a South County Middle School Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through the google link for each category found below. You may nominate an employee for each category, but please only submit one nomination per category. All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below.
Please use this link for more information and to nominate your outstanding employee.
Note: The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 11, 2022
If you have any questions, please contact Miranda Hendershot at mehendershot@fcps.edu
Thomas Jefferson High School
for Science and Technology
Middle school students who have an aptitude and passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) are encouraged to apply for admission to the Class of 2027 at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST).
The application will be available on the TJHSST Admissions Office webpage starting October 24, at 4 p.m. Applications must be started by 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 16, with a deadline to submit the application by Friday, November 18, at 4 p.m. Visit the TJHSST registration website for more information.
Career Fair- Friday, December 2nd
Calling all SCMS Parents and Guardians! SCMS will be hosting a Career Fair for our students on Friday, December 2nd and we would love to have you participate! The SCMS Career Fair is designed to expose our students to the world of work. We are looking for a wide-range of professionals to share their background, skills, and experiences.
Participants would be asked to have displays and/or items related to their industry/profession and come ready to share your professional experiences with students. Students will have the opportunity to walk around and speak with professionals from various industries to learn more about what types of careers they are interested in.
Participants are asked to arrive at SCMS by 8:30am. Students will attend the expo from 9:05-10:30.
If you are interested, please fill out this link to sign up.
If you would like more information, please contact Mr. Harris (mwharris1@fcps.edu) and Ms. Spingler (mmspingler@fcps.edu)
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