Dates to Remember
December 9 - Barnes & Noble Fundraiser (see flyer)
December 12 – Winter VGA, Math
December 21-January 2 - Winter Holiday
January 3 - Return to School
SCMS News Show 12-8-22
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 CONGRATULATIONS
To our Horsecard Winners for this week: P. Johnson, T. Hunt, C. Bibby, G. Cisneros, A. Lahn, & G. Martin.
Teacher Holiday Snack & Cookie Bar
The PTSO would like to provide the teachers with a holiday breakfast snack and cookies before the winter break. Please drop off all items at school between Monday, December 12 and Wednesday, December 14. If you are unable to drop off during normal school hours please email catherine.apergis@gmail.com to schedule a separate drop off. Breakfast Sign-Up
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SCMS Night @ Barnes & Noble Springfield
The SCMS Library is hosting a fundraising night at Barnes & Noble Springfield (6646 Loisdale Rd Springfield, VA 22150) on Friday, December 9th from 6-9pm. Come do a little holiday shopping and support the SCMS Library! Librarians will be on hand to provide book suggestions, some of our talented students will be playing festive music. Can’t shop in person? Use book fair id 12639597 online at bn.com/bookfairs from 12/9-12/14.
NJHS Food Drive
NJHS is sponsoring a Holiday Food Drive to donate needed supplies for the Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC). You can donate foods (prepackaged and non-perishable) in the boxes which will be located in the lobby, the top of the main stairs by the art hallway, the library hallway, and the cafeteria hallway. We hope to collect as many foods as possible for this food drive to help support our community. The drive will last from December 12th to December 16th so donate while you have the chance to!
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Tech Reminders
Do you need technical support with FCPS-issued devices or digital resources?
First, please note that your child’s teacher is the first point of contact should you have any questions about your child’s use of classroom technology. This includes issues with a password, access to assignments, or access to class-specific resources/platforms. If you need technical support beyond what the teacher can do (e.g. broken laptop, access to ParentVUE, etc.), you can also access the Technology Support for Families webpage on the main FCPS website, which is also linked from our Technical Support web page on the SCMS school website.
Please do not reach out to individual SCMS staff members other than your child’s teacher. It will only delay the process. Submitting a ticket is the fastest way to make sure that the issue is documented in the system, addressed by whomever is available and it reserves your place in queue. The Technology Support for Families page on the main FCPS website offers a wide range of technology troubleshooting and support information and it is available in other languages.
Would you like to monitor your child’s internet activity on their FCPS laptop?
The Lightspeed Parent Support is a free online service available to FCPS parents who want to know more about their child’s internet activity on any FCPS device. To find out more information about the service and how to sign up, check out the Lightspeed Parent Report Request page on the FCPS website.
Student Services
Social/Emotional Check-in
During this change of season, it is normal to feel a change in your mood. Changes in your mood can sometimes be managed with the following strategies. These strategies are helpful for students and adults.
- Tracking your student’s mood can help you gain a greater understanding of shifts and changes in emotions. Keeping written track of and journaling about their moods may help students notice patterns in their mood shifts as well as potential triggers that might affect their mood.
- Exercise produces endorphins, which are hormones that help control stress and improve mood. Even moderate exercise can help relieve frequent or abrupt changes in mood.
- Maintaining a schedule can be helpful. Doing things at the same time every day can help regulate emotional highs and lows.
- Sleep can help improve mood. Sleep deprivation can affect appetite and energy levels. It can also contribute to sadness, irritability, and general lowness of mood.
- Nutrition is considered to be a vital component of mood management. Getting enough nutrients and avoiding the consumption of large amounts of sugar and caffeine may help reduce the frequency of mood swings
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