Important Upcoming Dates
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Mar 15-4-8pm: Panera Fundraiser support All Night Grad Party (ANGP)
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Mar 21 & 22: IRW Field Test
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Mar 22-Apr 21: Ramadan
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Apr 1-5: National Assistant Principals Week
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April 3-April 7: Spring Break
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April 13: End of 3rd Quarter-2 Hour Early Release
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April 14: Teacher Workday/Student Holiday/Orthodox Good Friday
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April 21: Eid al Fitr/Student/Teacher Holiday-Schools closed
Message from Dr. Khoshaba
Good afternoon, SoCo Family!
I learned about a job fair opportunity for students earlier this week. Here’s the information in case your student is interested:
Looking for a job or volunteer opportunity? All students are invited to attend the 2023 Fairfax County Teen Job Fair Series kicking off Saturday, March 11th from 11am to 1pm at West Springfield High School. The other fairs will be held on Saturday, March 18th at South County High School from 11am to 1pm and on Saturday March 25th from 1-3pm at Chantilly High School. At each fair,
students will have the opportunity to engage with employers offering part-time, full-time, seasonal, and volunteer positions. During the fairs, students will also be able to attend career-building workshops like Resume Building and Interviewing 101. Most positions at the fair are geared toward students age 16+, but some opportunities for younger students may be available with parental consent. Registration for students is free and available online or at the fairs. For more information, or to register, please visit the Teen Job Fair webpage.
Our next Student Advisory Council meeting is this Wednesday, March 15 in room F-107. Please encourage your student to attend during fourth bell (Advisory) if they have ideas for improving our school culture.
Along similar lines, our next Parent Advisory Council meeting is April 25 at 6PM in the library. Please mark your calendars if you are interested in attending.
We are continuing our analysis of ways to continually improve our traffic patterns on campus. I believe we’re close to a final decision, so please be on the look-out for final updates either next week or the week of March 27.
In a continued effort to show the spotlight on our Stallion students and staff, various “READ” posters have adorned our hallways. Thank you to our Librarians, Mrs. Romney and Mrs. Strong, for their efforts to continue enhancing our school culture!
On Friday, March 10 we celebrated, Dude Be Nice day, which is a movement to push back against bullying. A special shout out to our SGA for decorating our entire school in orange and with positive messages like the ones below.
Please remember that this weekend is “Spring Forward” Daylight Savings, so we jump ahead an hour on Sunday morning (at 2AM).
Kambar
#OneStallion
From the Testing Office
Attention Parents and Families of 11th Grade Students:
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) requires school divisions to give a special Integrated Reading/Writing (IRW) Field Test in spring 2023. Divisions must offer this field test to all students who are scheduled to take an online Standards of Learning (SOL) Reading test for grade 5, grade 8, or end-of-course (EOC) this spring. This would include all juniors taking English 11, English 1 HN, or AP English Language.
The field test at our school is scheduled for March 21 and 22. IRW Field Test outcomes are solely for use by the VDOE and will not be reported to divisions, schools, families, or students.
All 11th grade parents received an email about the IRW Field Test on Thursday, March 2. If you do not want your student to participate in the IRW field test, please submit this Google form https://forms.gle/54tc578vAxwBipjw5 by March 15 (deadline extended).
If you have any questions about the IRW field test, please contact our school test coordinator Chris Bird (cwbird@fcps.edu).
Senior Ads in Spring Sports Program
Celebrate your Senior participating in Baseball, Crew, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, and Track with a Senior Ad in the Spring Sports Program! The deadline is March 23, 2023! Please order on the SCABC Square site https://south-county-athletic-booster-club.square.site/ or contact Elena Jordon at 703-302-0197 for more information.
Senior Ad Form Spring 2023.pdf
Your Views and Opinions Are Important to Us!
On Monday, March 13, South County High School parents/guardians will be contacted through email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form Online. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and offers parents/guardians an opportunity to provide anonymous input about various topics related to our school. These topics include instructional leadership, school climate, management (human resources and organizational), communication and community relations, culturally responsive and equitable leadership, and professionalism.
The questionnaire will be collected online between March 13 and March 24. When you receive an email from FCPS Surveys, please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire. Your opinions matter!
Don't wait!
Order your copy of 2022-2023 Yearbook here!
Natural High
Natural High is “a drug prevention nonprofit that inspires and empowers youth to find their natural high and develop the skills and courage to live life well.” The Natural High campaign highlights helping children and teens find healthy thrilling activities to fulfill the dopamine (feel good) levels in the brain.
Solutions:
Resources:
Natural High
Fentanyl Is Now The Leading Cause of Death For Young People In the US (Video)
Live Your Life Naturally High
Knowing The Signs: Substance Abuse & Today’s Use (Video)
Adolescent Substance Use: America’s #1 Public Health Problem
FCPS video on Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs: https://dl.ebmcdn.net/fcps/courses/ATODParentPresentationRequired103119b/story_html5.html
For general questions about the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Program, please contact the Office of Student Safety & Wellness at: (571) 423-4270.
For further Information & support:
Catric Marshall, MSMHC., LRIC., CCC
Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
cwhaleymarsh@fcps.edu
SAVE THE DATE
The Junior/Senior Prom will be held on May 20 from 8-11 pm at Westwood Country Club.
There will be more information coming shortly!
PTSO
Achievement Based Scholarships
The South County High School PTSO is pleased to offer achievement-based scholarships to well-rounded graduating seniors pursuing full-time higher education at a two- or four-year college or university or technical/vocational institute. Award amounts will be $500 each.
All applications are reviewed anonymously by an impartial selection committee and are evaluated on the following criteria: academic and other achievement, extra-curricular activities, letter of recommendation, essay submission, community involvement, leadership, and overall quality of application.
To apply and see eligibility requirements:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/13PXBilYuk-_fmKHSLgu5rcRi-c3D5TQ0/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=114760438917808724109&rtpof=true&sd=true
Any questions, please reach out to Simmy Yau at scholarship@southcountyptso.org.
Tickets for All Night Grad Party (ANGP)
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)
Price: $60. Get your ticket now!
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.
************ BE PART OF THE FUN *******
*********HELP is needed for the 2023 ANGP ****(Sign-Up Here)
Class of 2023: Class of 2023: ANGP Sign-Up (signupgenius.com)
Panera Fundraiser 3/15 4-8pm – Help support All Night Grad Party (ANGP)
Congratulate your South County Class of 2023 Grad with a LAWN SIGN!!!
All proceeds benefit the Class of 2023 All Night Grad Party AKA The Final Stampede.
Order must be placed (ONLINE ONLY) by May 1, 2023.
Signs will be available for pickup at South County High School the week of May 15, 2023 (info will be sent out to those who purchased in May)
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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Equity in Education Month
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS)—in conjunction with the Virginia School Boards Association—observes March as Equity in Education Month, a division-wide opportunity to deepen our commitment to creating a climate and curriculum where all students receive the resources they need to reach their fullest potential.
Disability Awareness Month
In March people throughout the United States will celebrate Women’s History Month and Disability Awareness Month. Both histories are foundational parts of American history. Students deserve meaningful, sustained opportunities to learn about the experiences and contributions of this history year-round, and the celebration of Women’s History Month and Disability Awareness month are opportunities to honor these diverse and important stories.
Resources for Women's History Month and Disability Awareness Month are available for teachers across content areas as part of the FCPS Multiple Perspectives Hub. Teachers and school leaders will find ideas for classroom learning experiences across content areas and grade levels. Resources curated specifically for the social studies curriculum are also available on the new Women's History 180 document and Disability Awareness 180 document.
National Nutrition Month
National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits.
Celebrating Arts in Our Schools
The Council for Art Education (CFAE) administers Youth Art Month. Youth Art Month encourages support for quality school art programs, and promotes art material safety. The program provides a medium for recognizing skills developed through visual arts experiences unlike any other curriculum subjects, including:
Art shows, special exhibits, fundraisers, and school and community activities take place annually, traditionally during March, to celebrate visual art education for grades K-12.
March has also been designated by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) for the observance of Music In Our Schools Month® (MIOSM®), the time of year when music education becomes the focus of schools across the nation. The purpose of MIOSM is to raise awareness of the importance of music education for all children – and to remind citizens that school is where all children should have access to music. MIOSM is an opportunity for music teachers to bring their music programs to the attention of the school and the community, and to display the benefits that school music brings to students of all ages.
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