September Dates to Note:
Sept. 17: Asha-Jyothi Fun Run - Register here
Sept. 15: Rosh Hashanah
Sept. 15-Oct. 15: National Hispanic Heritage Month
Sept. 23 - Oct. 1: Blue Star Welcome Week
Sept. 25: School Holiday - Religious Observance -Yom Kippur
Sept. 27: New Family Welcome Coffee with Dr. Goodloe, 8:30 AM
Please RSVP
Charger Connect can be translated in other languages. Visit HERE to read more.
A note from Dr. Goodloe
Dear Charger Families,
What a great week to be a Charger! We are starting to get a bit of a taste of fall with cooler temperatures and school is definitely in full swing. Many of our Chantilly clubs held interest meetings this week. We encourage all of our students to get connected and find activities and people they enjoy. We also began Charger Connect (formerly CT) this week. Our Charger Connect period on A days provides students opportunities to meet with teacher, catch up on work, or take a break during the school day. You can read more about it below.
Welcome Coffee - September 27, 8:30 AM
As we start the new school year, please join me and members of our staff for coffee and conversation on Wednesday, September 27, at 8:30am. All parents and caregivers are welcome! As part of Blue Star Welcome Week, we also want to welcome our military affiliated families to our school community. I hope you will plan to attend. Please RSVP so that we may plan for space and refreshments. I look forward to connecting with you.
Asha Jyothi - 5k Fun Run/Walk - Sunday, September 17
Chantilly HS is grateful to our community partner Asha-Jyothi for their ongoing support of innovation and student programs in our Chantilly Pyramid community and beyond. Chantilly HS benefitted from the generous donation from Asha-Jyothi that funded the implementation of the Innovation Lab in our school library.
We encourage you to get involved to support the work of Asha-Jyothi by registering to participate in the annual 5k Fun Run/Walk on September 17. Registration fees from Chantilly affiliated staff, students and families will be donated back to the school to support our programs. Register here
Use discount code: aj4schools
Digital Resources Consent - Please review:
At CHS, teachers will use a variety of digital resources to help students learn during the 2023-24 school year. These digital resources have been checked and approved by Fairfax County Public Schools. Please provide your consent for your student to use these resources through the Parent Digital Consent System. https://digitalconsent.fcps.edu/ispb/is01/r/pdcp/login?session=3019565079401
This parental consent will only need to be completed once a year and will apply for all your students' courses.
We value your feedback. Share your observations, suggestions, questions and celebrations with me here. I look forward to connecting with you at Chantilly very soon.
Amy T. Goodloe, Ed.D.
Principal, Chantilly HS
atgoodloe@fcps.edu
@DrGoodloe
703-222-8100
264 FCPS Students Named 2024 National Merit Semifinalists
Two hundred sixty-four FCPS students from 15 high schools have been named Semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for 2024. See the full list of student awardees. Congratulations to our Chantilly students:
- Rashi Adhikari, Julian Cerniello, Jonathan Han, Leona Kim, Joshua Kwon, Tanisha Lanka, Navya Mandava, Sebastian Nowicki, Rhea Rajmanna, Siddhi Surawkar, Anika Umaselvan, Jason Yoo, Tyler Zarybnisky
What's New: Charger Connect (formerly CT)
Charger Connect (CC) is an opportunity to build connections and relationships. SEL lessons will be implemented throughout the school year. When there is no scheduled CC (SEL) lesson on the A/B calendar, Charger Connect will function as what is formerly known as “Charger Time” with the support of E-Hall Pass. Students can get help from the teacher they are assigned to, get help from a teacher in another classroom using E-Hall Pass, have a 40 minute study hall in the classroom they are sitting in or assigned to, take a mental break, catch up on homework, retake a quiz/test in the classroom or the new Testing Lab (library), use Tutor.com, attend a club meeting using E-Hall Pass, access peer tutoring using E-Hall Pass, or go the library using E-Hall Pass. We are excited to offer many options for student engagement and support during Charger Connect.
FCPS Issued Laptop Health Check
Please remember to bring your charged FCPS issued device to CC6 on Friday, September 22. All students will be completing a Health check. This will be especially important for any 10th and 11th grade students that will be taking the PSAT on October 11 at Chantilly. All PSATs must be taken on an FCPS laptop.
Important Forms for Caregivers to Complete:
- ✔️ Caregiver Checklist: Have You Completed These Important Forms?
During the first weeks of the year, caregivers receive many forms to complete. Several of the most important ones are below:
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Digital Resources Consent: Some FCPS-approved digital resources require parent/caregiver consent before they can be used by students. Find the list of resources which require consent on the Digital Resources - Parent Consent page. This page also includes directions on how to provide permission.
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Student Rights and Responsibilities: This document explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses. Parents using SIS ParentVUE will be prompted to sign the document when they log in to that platform. A printable version of the document with a signature sheet is available on the SR&R webpage.
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Opt-Outs: The Opt-Out Booklet is online or available from your child’s school. It contains information on:
- Parents’ rights to inspect and consent or opt out before their child participates in certain surveys.
- Parents’ rights to inspect instructional materials.
- Rules regarding student records and disclosure of student information (including photo/video of students) and the right to opt out.
Parents’ rights to opt out of the Social Emotional Learning Screener, physical exams not required by state law, career or social emotional counseling, Library Equity Access Pass Project, and/or Tutor.com.
Each school pyramid has a Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist (SAPS) assigned to provide substance abuse prevention, education, and intervention services. Substance Abuse Prevention Specialists are part of the FCPS Office of Student Safety and Wellness. Like school social workers, school psychologists, and school counselors, we do not provide treatment services, but we support students while they are in the buildings. AFTER CHECKING THE NARCAN BOXES IN THE AED BOXES, PLEASE LET ME IF YOU NEED ANY ADDITIONAL BOXES OR IF YOUR SUPPLY IS UP TO DATE.
Key roles of a Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist:
- Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug education for students, parents, staff, and Community
- Intervention services upon violation of the Student Rights and Responsibilities handbook or suspected substance use involvement.
- Assessing a student’s level of substance use and, if appropriate, making referrals to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board for additional services or other community resources as appropriate
- Group and individual interventions for students and in addition prevention services for students, staff, parents, and the Fairfax County community
- Building positive relationships with students to provide support and encouragement
Resources:
Free Virtual Parent Support Group
Free Online Narcan Training for Opioid Overdoses (English & Spanish)
Free Lock Boxes for Medications & Firearms
Spiritual Support by Phone for Adults
Spanish Podcast: Tips on How Parents Play an Important Role in Substance Abuse Prevention
Juvenile Court Parent Support Group
For general questions about the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Program, please contact the Office of Student Safety & Wellness at: (571) 423-4270.
For more information & Support: Stacey King, MSW, M.Ed- saking@fcps.edu
Recognitions
Congratulations to Brittanye Mohrbacher! She has been recognized as an employee who shows that FCPS Cares.
My child has had Mrs. Mohrbacher as her History teacher and Debate coach for 2 yrs. Last year, Mrs. Mohrbacher stepped up to lead our Debate and Model Judiciary teams, resulting in multiple state and national awards for our Chantilly community. Mrs. Mohrbacher's previous experiences and passion for civic engagement are reflective in her U.S. Government courses. She engages all learners using contemporary teaching methods. Her Global classroom idea was loved by all, as a result the government team-lead has embraced the new Project-Based Learning AP curriculum and Global Classroom Projects to link our students with others aboard. Overall, she is a calm and compassionate educator committed to the success of FCPS students.
This information is posted on the September 2023 FCPS CARES webpage, accessible at https://www.fcps.edu/news/fcps-cares-september-2023 . Thank you for your excellent service to FCPS and best wishes for continued success.
CHS Drama student volunteer with Food For Neighbors
Students from the CHS drama department came to the rescue assisting Food for Neighbors last weekend. FFN collected and sorted 2729 pounds of food, from 216 donors in the Centreville and Chantilly areas on Saturday! The CHS Drama students delivered 29 bins of food to the CHS Food Pantry! Great work Chargers!
4 - Labor Day
11 - Sept. 11 Commemoration/Patriot Day
15- Oct. 15 - National Hispanic Heritage Month
From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month.
15 - Rosh Hashanah: Friday, September 15, is a half-O day in recognition of Rosh Hashanah, which begins at sundown. Half-O days are full school days, but important events will not be held after school on those days. See the complete school year calendar.
17 - Constitution Day: Constitution Day, also known as Citizenship Day, is a holiday that recognizes the adoption of the U.S. Constitution and honors all of those who are citizens, as well as those who have become citizens of the United States. It is observed on September 17, the day on which the constitution was adopted in 1787
18-22 - National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week
20 - National Voter Registration Day
September 23 to October 1 - Blue Star Welcome Week: Blue Star Welcome Week is a nationwide initiative to ensure military families feel a sense of belonging to their school communities. Fairfax County Public Schools will be intentionally celebrating and acknowledging Blue Star Welcome Week.
25 - Yom Kippur: All FCPS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 25, for Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism. See the complete school year calendar. Learn more about Yom Kippur on Brittanica.com.
28-30 - ChuSeok/Korean Thanksgiving: Happy Chuseok to our Korean community. Chuseok, also known as the Korean Thanksgiving, is a day to express gratitude to the ancestors for a bountiful harvest.
Follow all of our Chantilly HS Social Media to keep up with the most updated Charger news, kudos, and recognitions. We post announcements regularly throughout the week including our bell schedule every Monday.
Facebook: /ChantillyHighSchool
Instagram: @chantilly_hs
X (Twitter): @chantilly_hs
SY 2023-2024 - Dates to Note:
Friday, October 6th - Homecoming Parade, Taste of Chantilly, Homecoming Football Game vs Herndon
Saturday, October 7th - Homecoming Dance
Wednesday, October 11th - PSAT/NMSQT and SAT School Day (Unscheduled day for Freshmen)
Wednesday, November 22nd-Friday, November 24th - Thanksgiving Break
Monday, December 18th-Monday, January 1st - Winter Break
Monday, March 25th-Friday, March 29th - Spring Break
Friday, June 7 - Class of 2024 Graduation, 9:30 AM, no school grades 9-11
Wednesday, June 12th - Last Day of School
The complete FCPS 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
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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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