Dates to Note:
April 3-7 - Spring Break - Chantilly HS Office Closed
April 10 - Joint Town Hall, CHS Library, 7-8:30 PM
April 13 - End of 3rd Quarter, 2 HR Early Release
April 14 - No School - Student Holiday and Teacher Workday
April 19 - Chantilly Pyramid Art Show, CHS 6:00-8:00pm
April 20-23 - CHS Performing Arts: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime
April 21 - No School - Holiday - Eid al Fitr
April 24-28 - Chantilly Staff Appreciation Week
April 24 - Community Meeting, Woodson HS, 6:30-8:00pm
April 25 - Chantilly Pyramid - Spotlight on Learning, Franklin MS, 6:00pm
April 26 - Postsecondary Education & Employment Options, Woodson HS, 6:30pm
April 27 - Hidden in Plain Sight, Library, 6:00pm
In this Issue
1. A Note from Dr. Goodloe
2. Community Meeting on the Dangers of Fentanyl
3. Save the Date! Joint Town Hall - April 10, 2023 at Chantilly High School
4. Chantilly Pyramid Art Show
5. CHS Performing Arts Presents: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime
6. Hidden in Plain Sight
7. Returning from Spring Break - Covid Reminders
8. FCPS Cares
9. Spotlight on Learning
10. Recognitions
11. Recent Student Successes
12. Celebrations in our Community
1. A Note from Dr. Goodloe
Dear Charger Community,
Wow! Spring has sprung! Whether you have been enjoying the Cherry Blossoms or just recently celebrated Opening Day for the Washington Nationals or are just looking forward to enjoying the warmer weather, spring brings us a sense of excitement and new energy. Next week is spring vacation for all FCPS students and staff. Our Chantilly office will be closed from April 3-7 and will re-open when school resumes on April 10. On behalf of the entire CHS faculty and Staff, I wish you a restful and recharging break full of all the activities and people you love.
It is a joy to connect with our Charger community. Here are a few highlights from the past week:
Students:
- Spring Spirit Week has been a big success! It is wonderful to feel the enthusiasm in the building and the anticipation for spring break. Staff and students alike enjoyed dressing up throughout this week.
- The Cake Boss event sponsored by CHS Leadership was a HUGE and tasty success. We have many talented Charger Bakers. I truly enjoyed the tasting.
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Congratulations to the Chantilly Symphonic Winds, who are traveling up to Indianapolis this week to participate in the Music For All National Concert Band Festival. Their performance in Indianapolis is featured LIVE online via Media. They will perform at 5:45pm EST Friday, March 31 in the Schrott Center for the Arts at Butler University.
Staff:
- Our Chantilly faculty engaged in mini meetings over two days together and shared feedback on FCPS Strategic Plan and how to best support students across departments and programs. We had thoughtful student-centered conversations focused on the future.
- Thanks to the CHS Social Club and Culinary Arts students and Chef Clay for an amazing lunch of a French Fry Bar with all the toppings. It is always great to connect over a meal!
Community:
- I had a wonderful conversation about the great things happening at CHS and opportunities for growth with several parents at my first Principals' Coffee this week. We talked about how we can enhance our connections and communications. One hot topic was how to ensure family access to student Schoology courses. Check out this video as a resource to help you support your students:
https://www.fcps.edu/schoology/support/videos
- It was a pleasure to be invited and to attend Iftar at Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center this past Wednesday. I enjoyed connecting with many colleagues and students in our community and learning more about the Muslim faith and Ramadan.
- Thank you to the many volunteers who made our Biology field trips such a success this week! We appreciate your partnership and support.
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April is the Month of the Military Child and Virginia’s Purple Up! Day is Wednesday, April 19. The FCPS Purple Up! t-shirt is available for order now through March 16 here! Purple Up! FCPS!
I am looking forward to making many more Charger Connections in the coming weeks!
As always, please feel free to reach out to me with observations, suggestions, questions and celebrations. You can do that through e-mail (atgoodloe@fcps.edu) , call 703-222-8100, or through the form located here. Please remember that if you do not include your information on the form, I will not be able to follow-up.
Sincerely,
Amy T. Goodloe, Ed.D.
Principal, Chantilly HS
atgoodloe@fcps.edu
@DrGoodloe
703-222-8100
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 Principal's Coffee - March
2. Community Meeting on the Dangers of Fentanyl
Last month, the division hosted a conversation on the dangers of fentanyl. During this impactful event, audience members heard testimonials from individuals affected by the opioid epidemic and learned facts from medical experts and law enforcement representatives.
The conversation will continue on Monday, April 24, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Woodson High School. Transportation will be available from select schools throughout the county. View the registration page for details.
Visit our Opioid Awareness webpage for more information. Visit the Fairfax County Government webpage on opioids for information on how you can take action and how to get help for yourself or loved ones.
3. Save the Date! Joint Town Hall - April 10, 2023 at Chantilly High School
Please join Sully District Representative Stella Pekarsky, Springfield District Representative Laura Jane Cohen, FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid, and Student Representative to the School Board Michele Togbe for a town hall. All Springfield and Sully District families, staff, students, and community members are welcome! We hope to see you there!
When: Monday, April 10, 2023, from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Where: Chantilly High School (Library), 4201 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, VA
Feel free to submit your questions or comments in advance.
*If American Sign Language or language interpretation is needed, please submit your request by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023.
4. Chantilly Pyramid Art Show
5. CHS Performing Arts Presents: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime
Fifteen year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain: He is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. Now it is 7 minutes after midnight, and Christopher stands beside his neighbor’s dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with a garden fork. Finding himself under suspicion, Christopher is determined to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington, and he carefully records each fact of the crime. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a thrilling journey that upturns his world.
6. Hidden in Plain Sight
The Hidden in Plain Sight (HIPS) program is an IN-PERSON interactive program for adults to be educated about the signs of risky behavior in teens and young adults. It touches on drug and alcohol use, mental health concerns, eating disorders, risky sexual behaviors and more.
The hands-on portion is followed by an educational section that includes a PowerPoint presentation detailing the red flag props that the room contained and how it is indicative of — or used in — risky behavior. We include up to date statistics and local trends, and law enforcement officers will share their experiences they have had in our community identifying risky behavior and helping to put kids on the right path to a healthy life. Let’s open the door to communicating with our teens!
Join us Thursday, April 27th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Chantilly High School (Library). Click here for more information.
Register here: https://bit.ly/chantillyhips23
7. Returning from Spring Break - Covid Reminders
Over the past few weeks, identified COVID cases at CHS have decreased to a very low number. During the past two years, we’ve noticed an increase in cases after students return from school breaks. As a result, we have summarized what parents need to do if their student tests positive or is exposed to someone who tests positive during Spring break.
If your student tests positive over the break:
- Email Brenda Silvia-Torma, COVID Case Manager at CHS and CA: bmsilviatorm@fcps.edu and provide the following information:
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If yes, which sport? ___________________
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If yes, when did the team last meet? _________________
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If yes, which ones?_________________
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If yes, when did the group last meet? _______________________
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Name and student ID number: __________________________
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Symptom start date: _________________________
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Diagnosis date: _______________
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Participation in CHS sports (Y/N)
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Participation in CHS clubs/activities (Y/N)
Ms.Siliva-Torma will respond with a detailed explanation for how/when your student can return to school after break. She will also contact you with follow up questions, if needed.
If your student was exposed to COVID over break:
- Click here to review the document for details as to next steps. Please email Brenda Silvia-Torma with any questions.
8. FCPS Cares
Several of our Chantilly staff were recognized this week as an employee who shows that FCPS Cares. We were excited to see Annie Chong, Barbara Clougherty, Jennifer Dean, Nikki Lehman, Bobby Nelson, Luc Nguyen, Emiy Phelan, and Lara Shackford recognized! This information is posted on the March 2023 FCPS CARES webpage, accessible at https://www.fcps.edu/blog/fcps-cares-march2023 .
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FCPS Cares - Recognize Chantilly Employees!
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The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for families, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Chantilly HS School. We love our staff members; let's tell them how we feel!
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9. Spotlight on Student Learning
10. Recognitions
 Editors-in-Chief Katelyn Chu, Cassie Clark-Barnes, and Mahika Sharma share the CSPA Silver Crown Award
Congratulations to The Purple Tide news media staff for receiving the Silver Crown Award from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. Crown Awards are the highest recognition given by CSPA to student media. You can see the students’ award-winning work at https://chantillynews.org/.
Congratulations to our Grand Prize winners in the 68th annual Fairfax County Regional Science and Engineering Fair. Click here for results.
Chantilly Model UN competed in TechMUN at TJHSST this weekend and won Best Large School (1st) overall. Click here for results.
The Debate Team competed in Super Regionals. Click here for results.
The Chantilly Forensics Team placed third at the State Forensics Tournament last Saturday. Click here for results.
The Robotics team will be competing at the District Championship next week, April 6, 7, and 8, at Eagle Bank Arena. The event is free and open to the public. If anyone would like to come by to see our robot it would be great.
Check out the Event Program
11. Recent Student Successes
This is the next installment for the school year of what has become a weekly segment aimed at recognizing students for demonstrating recent improvement or achievement in academics, behavior or citizenship. At the end of each recognition, you will see the name of the nominating teacher or staff member. On a rotating basis, departments will nominate students. Dr. Goodloe meets with recognized students each week to congratulate them in person.
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Kevin Diaz Velasquez has been very motivated throughout the 3rd quarter. He volunteers to read to the class and is an active participant in all classroom activities. He should be very proud of his efforts. Mr. John Glufling
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Aidan Driggs has been ON IT in Geometry. He is focused and attentive during instruction and is always eager to answer questions. His homework is completed with high quality, which translates to awesome assessment scores. Not only is he excelling in math, Aidan is kind and respectful! Aiden's teacher loves having him in class. Ms. Hanna Ahn
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Eduardo Ordonez is an extremely hard worker in Personal Fitness class. He comes into class every day with a positive attitude and pushes himself to get stronger each day. He always has a smile on his face and is such a pleasant young man to have in class. Ms. Melissa Bibbee
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Alex Romero-Gonzalez works extremely hard. He is a senior and trying his best to balance his school and work. He is working closely with the College & Career Center. He will be the first-generation college student in his family, and he wants to be a good role model for his younger siblings. Ms. Betty Ablimit
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Sebastian Rutherford deserves an award for the student that pushed themselves the most on the PACER test. The PE staff witnessed him continue to push through discomfort 8 extra lengths after he was at maximal exertion! Mr. Kevin Boss
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Madhi Lin is working hard in Precalculus. We hit the tough stuff, she buckled down, and made a lot of progress. Now, she's doing GREAT and getting A's while helping her fellow students. So proud of her! Mr. Adam Neff
12. Celebrations in our Community-April Observances:
- Month of the Military Child
- National Arab American History Month
- School Library Month
- Autism Acceptance Month
- Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month
- National Poetry Month
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