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Dear Mustang Community -
Spring is officially around the corner. The change in the season has brought increased energy to the students. Please continue to talk to your students about the importance of exhibiting the HORSE traits (Honesty, Ownership, Respect, Service and Effort) at all times. We are all in this together and want to have a positive end to the school year.
We have a busy week ahead as we march towards spring break. On Wednesday, March 22 of this upcoming week, 8th grade students will participate in the Integrated Reading Writing Field Test (IRW) during a learning seminar. Please be sure that students have their fully charged laptops and chargers on the day of the assessment. While 8th graders are participating in the IRW, 7th grade students will be digging deeper in the Portrait of a Graduate skill of critical and creative thinking. We will wrap up our week with the annual Students vs. Staff Basketball game on Friday. This collaborative event with the PTSO is a great opportunity to build community in a fun way.
We are also in a celebratory mood this week. We are pleased to announce that both the Concert Band and Symphonic Band earned the top rating in the State at their Virginia State Band Assessment on Friday, March 10th. Congratulations! Also- we want to send a huge congratulations to Concert Green, Intermezzo, and Symphonic Orchestras for their superior performances at Orchestra Assessment this past weekend! The students performed very well and earned overall superior (top rating) on their performances! These state assessments are the performing arts equivalent to the SOLs. We are very proud of all the students!
As always, thank you for your continued partnership.
Peter Kownacki
Principal
South County Middle School
703-690-5500
@pakownacki
Dates to Remember
March 16-20 - PE Popcorn
Fundraiser
March 22 - 8th Grade IRW Field Test
REMEMBER TO BRING A CHARGED LAPTOP and YOUR CHARGER
March 22-April 21 - Ramadan
March 24 - Staff vs Student Basketball Game, 6:30 PM
SCMS News Show 3/16/23
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Our Horse Card Winners this week
C. Larracuente, C. Papaloizou, E. Zaki, N. Scully,
L. Fuentes Abrego, R. Graham
Popcorn Fundraiser
The Physical Education Department is about to begin its spring popcorn fundraiser!!!! For a limited time, we are selling “Double Good” gourmet popcorn. This legendary popcorn company offers a variety of exquisite flavors including cheese, kettle, caramel, spicy and butter. You received a sample of the butter flavor in your mailbox. If popcorn isn’t your thing you can also donate bags to their essential workers program. All proceeds will go directly to the purchase of updating our PE equipment. Click on the below link to order Thursday March 16th at 3pm – Monday March 20th at 3pm. All popcorn ships directly to you within a few days of placing your order. https://s.dgpopup.com/53e6ah9s
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Lightspeed Parent Report Request
Here is a resource from the county that can help you monitor your child’s use on the FCPS issued laptop. Below is the link with more information and how to sign-up. Below is also a screenshot of what the weekly report would look like if you do decide to sign up.
https://www.fcps.edu/resources/technology/lightspeed-parent-reports
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Weekly Math SOL Reviews
Students have recently started completing weekly SOL Review assignments for their math classes. Here is some key information for you to support your student at home:
- Students are permitted to use their notes, slides and information posted in Schoology, Mathspace textbook and practice questions, and other resources used in class. They may also use tutor.com to access support outside of school on these assignments. Students may also ask for teacher support in seminar or after school office hours. They may not collaborate with other students.
- Each review will count as a formative assignment, and will be included within the weekly homework time guidelines for students.
- Reviews open each Monday at 7:00 am and are due every Sunday at 11:59 pm. These assignments are in Mathspace.
- Students who do not show understanding of content will be reviewing questions during class and/or during seminar time.
- More detailed information was given to students during class and is posted in their math Schoology course.
Please check with your student and reach out to your student’s math teacher with any questions!
Beginning in March, SCMS will host monthly “Mustang Meet-Up” celebrations during learning seminar. Mustang Meet-Up is an incentivized time for students who exhibit HORSE traits by arriving to all classes on time and consistently demonstrate positive choices.
 Does your student need extra math support or help with homework? Beginning Monday, February 27th, an afterschool math support group will be held every Monday and Thursday from 2:30-3:30 in Mrs. Briggs’ classroom. Please reach out to Libby Briggs with questions- lgbriggs@fcps.edu
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