Important Upcoming Dates
2022-2023 School Year
Dec 6: Last Date Senior Formal Yearbook Portraits
Dec 8 & : Theatre Arts Department Auditions
Dec 9: Deadline Senior Ads in Winter Sports Program
Dec 10: Chorus Department’s First Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
Dec 13 6:00pm: Tiny Tots concert (Auditorium)
Dec 19 - Jan 2: Winter Break
Jan 16: Martin Luther King, Jr's Birthday- Student/Teacher Holiday
Jan 26: Staff Development Day- Student Holiday
Jan 27: Teacher Workday- Student Holiday
We need YOUR help to VOTE! 😊
The South County Singers are FINALISTS on the 97.1 Washington FM Christmas Choir Competition!
The Chorus sang Carol of the Bells in its original language, Ukrainian.
They are singing on the radio station during the following dates & times:
- Monday, December 5th, 2022, at 8:00am & 4:00pm
- Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 at 10:00am & 6:00pm
If we win, the Choral Department will receive a prize of $5000.00 and will be featured at the Washington Ballet at the Performance of the Nutcracker on Saturday, December 17th, 2022.
HELP US WIN AND VOTE! AND SPREAD THIS LINK EVERYWHERE 😊
Instructions to vote:
- Click on the following link:
https://washfm.iheart.com/promotions/2022-christmas-choir-competition-division-1-high-school-1354090/?apt_id=1354090&apt_type=gallery&apt_entry_id=&apt_share_type=
2. Scroll all the way down to the audio files, click the thumbs up for South County High School, then scroll up and you will be asked for a first name and last name and an email address.
3.Once you complete this, it will ask for a verification code.
4.Once you get the code, click submit and click again and the code should work.
Direct link to vote for South County Singers: https://ul.ink/19ABA-Y188
You may vote ONCE A DAY EVERY DAY (per each individual email address/Facebook Profile) until the voting window ends!
Voting ends Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 at 11:59PM
Winners are announced during the 97.1 Toby+ Chilli Mornings show between 8:00AM and 9:00AM on Wednesday, December 7th, 2022!
Ever envision yourself on the stage? Do you consider yourself dramatic? Then consider auditioning for the student-directed one-acts! The one-acts are a series of short plays directed by our upper level Theatre Arts students and are one of our favorite traditions! Auditions are open to all SCHS students and will take place on Thursday, December 8 and Friday, December 9 from 3:00-5:45 pm in Room G139, the Black Box Theatre. You only need to attend one audition date, but must stay the entire time! There will also be an audition information meeting on Thursday, December 1 from 3:10-3:45 in Room G139, the Black Box Theatre. You do not need to attend this meeting in order to audition, but it will give you an opportunity to meet the directors and ask questions! For all audition information, please visit this link! You can also e-mail Mrs. Rumberger at mdrumberger@fcps.edu should you have any questions!
Support the Chorus Department’s First Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
Saturday, December 10, 2022
South High School Cafeteria
Enjoy a fantastic pancake and eggs breakfast with holiday music provided by Choral students. What better way to start your day with breakfast and a show!
$8.00 per person, proceeds to support the Chorus department’s Spring Trip to Orlando.
Senior Ads in Winter Sports Program
Celebrate your Senior participating in Basketball, Dance, Gymnastics, Indoor Track, Swim & Dive, and Wrestling with a Senior Ad in the Winter Sports Program! The deadline is December 9, 2022! Please contact Elena Jordon at elenajordon@gmail.com or 703-302-0197 for more information.
Senior Ad Form Winter 2022
Come watch band, orchestra, theatre, and guitar perform in the annual Tiny Tots concert! This concert features several holiday and Disney classics that both children and adults will enjoy! The concert is on Tuesday, December 13th at 6 pm in the auditorium and doors will open at 5:50 pm. Tickets are $5 and will only be available for purchase at the door. If you have any questions, please reach out to Marci Swift, the Performing Arts Chair; MLswift@fcps.edu.
Dear Parents and Rising Seniors Class of 2023:
Victor O’Neill Studios is our official school photographer, they are excited to see you on December 6th, 2022 for Senior Formal Yearbook Portraits.
**This is the final date 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.
https://pickatime.com/vosphoto/SouthCounty2023
If you have any questions please email : seniors@vosphoto.com
(please reference school name)
Thank you!
Calling all SOCO Junior & Sophomore Parents!
For: Help with the 2023 All Night Grad Party (ANGP)
When: Monthly meeting - December 7th (in-person at SCHS library)
Why: Come to the meeting to learn about the ANGP, help our senior class, and get a head start for your senior year!
Let’s do this for our kids!
Tickets for All Night Grad Party (ANGP)
are on sale!
The night is meant to celebrate your student and their fellow classmates in a fun and positive environment. We can’t wait to celebrate the Class of 2023 at the All Night Grad Party!
Theme: Final Stampede
Date: Friday, 9 June
Location: St. James Sports Complex (Springfield)
$50 per child – prices go up next month
Follow the link to purchase a ticket, sign the waiver, and emergency contact form: https://southcountyptso.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/24432443
The following registration information MUST be completed and agreed to by a parent/guardian. This waiver and the purchase of a ticket allows entrance into the South County All Night Grad Party.
The ANGP is needs volunteers to make this a successful event for the students. Please use the link to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0545aea723a3f58-2023
Lawn Signs, Graduation Seating Raffle Tickets, ANGP Tickets are available on the website. We are also welcoming donations to support.
Here is the website: South County PTSO
Inclusive Schools Week
Inclusive Schools Week has celebrated the progress that schools have made in providing a supportive and quality education to an increasingly diverse student population, including students who are marginalized due to disability, gender, socio-economic status, cultural heritage, language preference, and other factors. The week also provides an important opportunity for educators, students and parents to discuss what else needs to be done in order to ensure that their schools continue to improve their ability to successfully educate all children. This year, the Inclusive Schools Week’s theme is “Unity Within Our Community.”
The Office of Special Education Instruction provides schools with ideas regarding ways that they can celebrate Inclusive Schools Week by sharing ideas and resources provided by the Inclusive Schools Network which include ideas for students and staff. While the celebratory ideas from the Inclusive Schools Network are provided to schools, schools are certainly able to celebrate Inclusive Schools Week in other innovative ways.
VDOE Guide to planning an inclusion project
Bodhi Day, Thursday, Dec. 8, is the Buddhist holiday that commemorates the day that the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama (Shakyamuni), experienced enlightenment, also known as bodhi in Sanskrit and Pali. 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.Learn more about Bodhi Day in this video from the Miami Children’s Museum. See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
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Preparing for Winter Weather
Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.
FCPS’ inclement weather procedures will remain the same as last year. The first five inclement weather days will be traditional “snow days” with no school activities. After those five days, we will use the flexibility provided by the Virginia General Assembly to have unscheduled virtual learning days, whenever possible, to maintain the continuity of learning. Virtual learning on these days will be synchronous/live instruction, following the inclement weather virtual learning day schedule (includes a two-hour delay).
FCPS’ website is generally the first mode of communication during emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan ahead for the winter season. Make sure your contact information is up-to-date in weCare@school, bookmark the FCPS website, plan for childcare, if appropriate, and know what items your child may need to take home before a weather event.
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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Athletic All-Access Pass
Tutor.com
For students who want extra help with their classes, please remember this resource:
Did you know? Students who’ve used Tutor.com have provided positive feedback. Unless they’ve been opted out, students can access Tutor.com through Schoology. Every session is personalized to meet the needs of the student from remedial to advanced levels. Sessions focus on conceptual learning and critical thinking—not quick answers. Learn more at FCPS’ Tutor.com webpage.
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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