Important Upcoming Dates
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Jan 15-21: Virginia School Principals Appreciation Week
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Jan 16: Martin Luther King, Jr's Birthday- Student/Teacher Holiday
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Jan 19 6:00pm: Marijuana Awareness- Library
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Jan 19: Orthodox Epiphany (O-Day)
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Jan 25: End of the Quarter 2 hour Early release
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Jan 26: Staff Development Day- Student Holiday
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Jan 27: Teacher Workday- Student Holiday
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Feb 2 6:00pm: PAC Meeting- Library
Message from Dr. Khoshaba
Dear SoCo family,
This week has been one of the most devastating that I’ve ever experienced in my life. Our hearts and condolences go out to the families of the students who were involved in the car accident this past week. Please continue to be mindful and respectful of the families’ needs. So many of our staff and students are pulling together to process their feelings, express their sentiments, and figure out what’s next. Parents, many of you have reached out to teachers, staff, or myself. I encourage you to talk with your students about their feelings and how they can continue to deal with those feelings. We never know what hurdles tomorrow will bring, but I know we will be better off meeting those challenges if we do so together.
Kambar
#OneStallion
Quick reminder about our upcoming curriculum programs
January 24th — Curriculum Night 6:00-7:30pm
There will be an informational session for rising 9th grade families in the auditorium. Content area teachers will be available in the cafeteria to discuss core class and elective course offerings.
Grade Level Curriculum Orientations — Recent modifications below
School counselors will meet with students in large groups to present information about course offerings, sequencing, prerequisites for specific courses, and graduation requirements.
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January 20th Student last names A-K @ 9:50; Student last names L-Z @ 10:40 in the Auditorium
Rising 11th grade
Rising 9th grade (Middle School)
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February 3rd Student last names A-K @ 9:50; Student last names L-Z @ 10:40
Rising 12th grade
- February 16th & 17th during PE Classes
Rising 10thgrade
Academic Advising Conferences — Recent modifications below
School counselors meet individually with their students to assist them in exploring their academic and postsecondary/career goals. Students will review their transcripts and select their courses for next school year.
- January 23rd through February 2nd
Rising 11th grade through PE classes
- February 6th through February 14th
Rising 12th grade through USVA History classes
- February 21st through February 27th
Rising 10th grade through PE classes
Students with an FCPS login can access our electives information here.
South County Student Services
Parent Advisory Council
This is a friendly reminder that our third (of four) PAC meetings will be on 02/02/2023. This meeting will provide me with your perspective about what is going well and what needs to be improved at SoCo. If you are interested in attending, please register here. If you have questions that you would like addressed, please post them here so we can do our best to have a response at the meeting: https://forms.gle/oPstQ8dj8YMWSZcM6.
The council will meet in person from 6:00pm-7:00pm in the Library.
In the Orthodox church, Epiphany is celebrated on January 19 and celebrates the baptism of Jesus rather than the arrival of the Magi. This observance commemorates Christ's baptism by John the Forerunner (John the Baptist) in the River Jordan, beginning of Christ's ministry on earth and revealing the Holy Trinity of God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit to mankind. 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. See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
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Lunar New Year -Jan 22
The Lunar New Year is a holiday that marks the first new moon of the lunisolar calendar, which is the calendar traditionally used in many east Asian countries including China, Vietnam, Singapore, and South Korea. In these and other Asian countries, it is one of the most important holidays of the year. The Lunar New Year is all about ushering in luck and prosperity with family.Read more about Lunar New Year and its animal symbols in National Geographic Kids.
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National Mentoring Month
Imagine a world where young people feel empowered, encouraged, and understood. Mentors can make that world a reality by helping young people find and follow their passions, excel in school, and thrive wherever they are.Learn more about Mentoring Month.
#MentoringAmplifies #MentoringMonth
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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
High School Academy Open Houses
FCPS high school academies will hold open houses for interested students beginning in mid-January.
A high school academy is a center within a high school that offers advanced technical and specialized courses that can prepare students for postsecondary education and/or career fields. Students enrolling in Academy elective courses will be provided with opportunities to participate in a variety of career experiences including shadowing, mentoring, and/or internships with local businesses.
Learn more and find the calendar of Academy Open Houses
Tutor.com Testimonials
Are you wondering what experience other FCPS families have had with Tutor.com? Read some comments below:
- “As a parent, I logged in for the first time to see what my student could expect here. The tutor I chatted with was very helpful with my questions and gave me some great tips to try with my child. Next time, I will log in with my child and hopefully match with a tutor that will help him realize learning can be done in different ways.” -Elementary school parent
- “My child used tutor.com last night and said her math tutor was EXCELLENT. She was happy and so now I'm happy, too, as she's been grinding it out solo in the hardest math.” -High school parent
Unless they have been opted out, students can access Tutor.com through Schoology. Every session is personalized to meet students’ needs from remedial to advanced levels. Sessions focus on conceptual learning and critical thinking—not quick answers.
Learn more on FCPS’ Tutor.com webpage.
Athletic All-Access Pass
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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