September Dates to Note:
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: Coffee with Dr. Goodloe, 8:30 AM Please RSVP
Sept. 28: PTSA Meeting, 6:30 PM All are welcome!
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A note from Dr. Goodloe
Dear Charger Families,
It is great to be a Chantilly Charger! This week there has been so much positive energy at school in the hallways, classrooms and at activities as we continue to make connections as a school community. Students and faculty enjoyed our first Wellness Fair of the year during Charger Connect which included opportunities for all Chargers to take a wellness break inside or outside of the building. Pickleball, Kickball, Soccer and Walking the track were popular options. Many students enjoyed board games in the library, while others created in Art spaces, and others socialized with friends. In the words of one of our Seniors, “no matter how old you are, you always need recess!”
I had the wonderful opportunity to hear inspiring stories from several student leaders from Chantilly and other FCPS high schools at the Student Equity Ambassador Leaders (SEALS) kickoff. We can learn so much from our students when we empower them to share their voices and advocate on behalf of their peers. I am excited for the partnership with our Chantilly leaders.
About 150 students across grade levels connected during our Student Mentoring Kick-off earlier today. Student leaders and new mentees forged connections as they met new people and shared strategies for supporting one another to feel welcomed and a sense of belonging at CHS. If you would like to know more about our peer mentoring program, please reach out!
The Chantilly Faculty and Staff is looking forward to connecting ahead of our home football game against Madison HS at a pre-game BBQ. I am truly looking forward to sharing time with my colleagues and our families this evening over dinner and then at the game. I hope to see many of our Charger families later this evening.
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.
Upcoming Meeting - Join PTSA!
The first general membership PTSA meeting of the 23-24 school year will be held on Thursday, September 23 at 6:30 PM in room 123. All Chantilly families, caregivers, community members, and students are welcome at the meetings and are encouraged to join the PTSA. Visit the PTSA website to learn more about the great support provided for our school, students, faculty and community and the options for membership. PTSA is great opportunity to connect with the Chantilly community.
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
Student Late Buses
Did you know that there are late buses available for students who stay after school on Mondays and Thursdays each week? The runs and stops are different from a student's regular bus assignment and leave Chantilly between 4:40 and as late as 5:30. We encourage students to stay after school for activities and extra support from teachers and access bus transportation as needed. If you would like your student to arrive home more quickly, you may want to arrange for an alternate form of transportation.
We All Belong at School - Attendance Matters!
It’s Attendance Awareness Month. Each one of us is unique, and every student matters. If your student is having a difficult time attending class, please speak with a trusted adult at school. There are solutions.
Watch this video to see how everyone belongs at school. Visit our Attendance webpage for resources on attendance. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
Student Rights and Responsibilities Acknowledgement Due
FCPS’ updated Student Rights and Responsibility (SR&R) booklet is available online and in SIS ParentVUE. The SR&R booklet explains expectations for student behavior, and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment.
Each year, we ask parents/caregivers to review and sign the SR&R. The SR&R will be visible upon logging in to SIS ParentVUE until the SR&R acknowledgment has been completed.
Signatures are due by Friday, September 29. Please contact our front office if you are having difficulty accessing the booklet. Visit the SIS ParentVUE Account Overview webpage for help logging in to your account.
September 15 - October 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.
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
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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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