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Dear Parents and Caregivers,
We finished the SOL testing this week for the majority of students. Only students who were absent for their test will take an SOL next week. Teachers began today to communicate to students preliminary scores that were released. SOL scores are expected to be posted in ParentVue the week of June 12th. They will be mailed to any parent without access to ParentVue.
We are very proud of the students. They took the exams seriously and worked with their best efforts. While this only represents a snapshot of the learning this year, we rely on good results to be a school in good standing. Thank you for your support of your student this week in coming prepared for these assessments!
Aimee Monticchio
Hughes vs. Herndon MS Basketball Game on Friday!
Join our Panthers for our last basketball game of the year! Our boys’ and girls’ teams will play this Friday, May 19 at Herndon High School. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the games start at 5:20 p.m. Tickets are $5 and will be available to purchase at the door. Students must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult to enter.
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Academic and Career Plan
All 8th grade students are working to develop an academic and career plan that supports their growth and helps them to plan for their future. Your student has been working with teachers and counselors to discover their personal strengths and interests. They are also working on goals to help them achieve success, plan for courses to meet high school graduation requirements, and prepare for life after high school. Students update their plan as their goals evolve.
The plan supports on time graduation and is required by the Virginia Department of Education. In the coming weeks, our 8th grade students are working with counselors through their English classes to continue to formalize their plan. Each student’s parent or guardian must review this plan at the end of 8th grade and again at the end of 10th grade.
At the end of the school year, you or your child can log into Naviance Student at www.fcps.edu/Naviance. Naviance supports more than 70 languages which parents can access from the icon in the top right corner of the website. Once in your child’s account, click the “About Me” tab and scroll down to :Portfolio.” Once you click on the Portfolio, you can view all that your child has completed. Once you review your child’s plan, complete the verification for at this link. The completion of the form will serve as your signature. Please complete this form by Friday, June 30, 2023.
CCCR-ACP Verification Letter 2023-Spanish (1).pdf
CCCR-ACP Verification Letter 2023-Arabic.pdf
For more information visit www.fcps.edu and search “Academic and Career Plan.” We encourage you to use Naviance Student with your child to explore college and career options. If you have questions, please contact your child’s counselor.
Online Summer Campus
Middle and high school students who meet the course prerequisites can take one online course. Students who have completed a high school math course may take an online campus math class. Middle school students who expunged a high school math or Spanish course or those wanting to recover a course credit may take the course again. Students need to have a computer and make sure their computer is ready for the online course. Students will not be able to take online courses using tablets and smartphones. Online Campus courses and classes may be cancelled if they are under enrolled. If a course or class is cancelled, students will be notified using the registration contact information and a full refund will be given. Find out more about the summer learning online campus programs here: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning/online-programs
Attendance Matters – Attend Today and Achieve Tomorrow!
Attending school every day is critical to students reaching their full potential. Showing up to school regularly helps students engage in learning that builds proficiency in reading and math that will help them to graduate from high school. Students who attend school regularly do better academically in middle school and are more likely to graduate from high school when they miss less than a week of school each semester. Attend today and achieve tomorrow!
Counselor Corner
This week during our Monday Connection class, students took the Career Cluster Finder survey through Naviance. This results of this survey indicate Career Clusters that are a fit for students based on interests and personal qualities. Career Clusters are a framework that organizes careers into Clusters and Pathways. These often align to academic programs and majors at schools and post-secondary institutions. We encourage parents/guardians to ask their student about their survey results. You can explore the results and recommendations with your student by logging onto Naviance.
Last Day for Late Buses
The last day for after school programs and late buses is Wednesday, May 31st. Parent pickup is required for students who stay after school with a teacher beyond that date.
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Dear Parents:
Below is a link for a quick survey about the Middle School After-School Program. The survey should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete. The survey is an important component of the after-school program evaluation and is critical for future funding. The more responses we receive, the more valuable and reliable the data. The responses not only allow us to assess the impact of the after-school program, but they help drive program improvement and program quality.
This Survey has been approved by FCPS and the seal approval number is 23234. All survey responses are due by Friday May 26, 2023.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C8VTDBT
VIP Summer Camp @ HUGHES is back!
The VIP Camp will be held at Hughes Middle School this summer for rising 7th and 8th graders attending the following middle schools: Carson, Herndon, Cooper, Hughes & Longfellow Middle Schools.
Program Details: Wednesday, June 28 - Thursday, July 27 (no camp on Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4)
Mondays - Fridays, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (site opens at 8 am for drop-offs)
VIP camp costs $100 to attend. Some scholarships are available in cases of financial hardship; reach out to Franklin Kyle at FMKyle1@fcps.edu, After-School Specialist for more information. Payment is accepted through MySchoolBucks.
Check out the flyer – https://www.canva.com/design/DAFehD4otWw/RU00gVfR_il3Th1yiWyGVQ/view?utm_content=DAFehD4otWw&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink
Register Here- https://forms.gle/rr3DNsrR5aaCSW2P7
SOUTH LAKES CHEERLEADING
Interested in trying out for the South Lakes Cheerleading program? If so, please fill out the following online interest form list: https://forms.gle/hVeWZPTPR187AnmX9. We welcome all levels of experience and hope to meet you soon!
If you have any questions at all feel free to email Coach Slaight at: raslaight@fcps.edu
SOUTH LAKES DANCE TEAM
The South Lakes Dance Team is excited to be holding our 23-24 tryouts from June 20-22! If you are interested in trying out, please fill out this interest form and we will add you to our email list: https://forms.gle/MbkS57BPWUer9tK17. We will be sending out communication about our interest meeting, tryouts, and eligibility requirements through the email list.
Please email Coach McDermott at chmcdermott@fcps.edu with any questions.
SLHS Seahawk CO-ED Golf Meeting For Rising Freshmen
Is your student-athlete interested in playing for the Seahawk Co-ed Golf Team? Tryouts are projected to begin July 31 and the regular season runs through mid-September. Email Coach Anderson at kanderson3@fcps.edu for more information.
SOUTH LAKES FOOTBALL
Calling all rising 9th graders! Are you are interested in trying out for the South Lakes Football Program! Hurry and fill out the following online interest form to be added to our email list:
https://forms.gle/xbGnwMhDN2M11CPM6
If you have any questions at all feel free to email Coach Hescock at: jrhescock@fcps.edu
SOUTH LAKES GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
Interested in trying out for the South Lakes Girls Volleyball program?
For additional questions please email Coach Miller at pmiller@fcps.edu
SOUTH LAKES FIELD HOCKEY
Interested in trying out for the South Lakes Field Hockey program For additional questions please email Coach Mueller at: almueller@fcps.edu
Tutoring Grants Available for Families
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is accepting applications from parents for tutoring microgrants for their children through the K-12 Learning Acceleration Grants program.
The program was created to help Virginia families address the pandemic's impact on student learning. It provides $1,500 grants to parents of school-age children for tutoring in specific subjects. Children from homes with family incomes at 300% or less of the federal poverty level may qualify for $3,000 grants.
Available services include in-person, online, and hybrid tutoring provided one-on-one or in small group or large group settings. The first step in the process is to visit VDOE’s K-12 Learning Acceleration Grants page and create an application account
May 29 Holiday - Memorial Day - Schools and offices closed
June 9 8th Grade Glow Party - 7-9 PM
June 16 Last Day of School - Early Release*
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