THIS WEEK AT MADISON
WEEK OF 9/26/23
IMPORTANT INFO & EVENTS
September 29: Early Release, Homecoming Parade
September 30: Homecoming Dance, 8-11pm
- Tickets are $20 and can be bought with cash during lunches this week. Tickets can also be purchased using a CC through eTix.
- Guest Forms for non-Madison students can be printed here or picked up in the Main Office and Activities Office. Guests should bring the signed form with them to the dance. Guests MUST be accompanied by their Madison student to enter.
- There will be NO tickets sold at the door.
- Students should have their student ID or SIS account ready to present when entering the dance.
Senior Baby Ads
- Online Senior Ad creation is now available! To purchase an ad for your senior, go to YearbookOrderCenter.com, enter 5307 and then select “Start Your Ad.” You may choose a half, quarter, eighth, or sixteenth page ad. The deadline to purchase and create a Senior Ad for the yearbook is Saturday, November 11, 2023.
- The editors request that you please adhere to the following standards:
- Type your senior’s name in the large font so that it is the “centerpiece” of the ad
- Feel free to include a message in the smaller available font (check for spelling)
- Please choose a different template if your message does not fill the entire space (if there is white space left over)
- Pricing for Senior Ads:
- 1/2 page Color: $225
- 1/4 page Color: $120
- 1/8 page Color: $70
- 1/16 page Color: $35
College Visits September 28-October 3
- College visits are for juniors and seniors. See page 12 in this Guide for details and how to sign up. Log into Naviance for the complete list of colleges visits to Madison.
- 9/28-10/3: Haverford C, American U, U of Arizona, Hamilton C, U of Mississippi, U of Rochester, GMU, Alfred U, Rensselaer Polytechnic U, U of Pittsburgh, Jacksonville U, Stevens Institute of Technology, Wesleyan U, Princeton U, Case Western Reserve U, W&M
PSAT/NMSQT: October 11 (2-hour early release)
- FCPS will be offering the PSAT/NMSQT to students in grades 10 and 11 on October 11. Registration is not required and there is no cost for students.
- Starting this year, the PSAT/NMSQT is a digital test. Students are required to use their FCPS-managed device for this test. Students who do not have a FCPS-device will be provided one on test day.
- The DESMOS calculator (the same calculator we use for SOLs) is built into the digital portion of the Math test for all students. Students may also bring a hand-held calculator. More information about allowable calculators can be found here.
- Students will participate in a Digital Readiness Check on October 2. They should bring their FCPS-Chromebook to 4th period that day.
- After students participate in the Digital Readiness Check, they will have access to digital practice resources.
- Additional information about the PSAT administration can be found on the Madison website.
- Please contact our Assessment Coach, Mrs. Frate at jlfrate@fcps.edu if you have any questions.
SAT School Day: October 11 (2-hour early release)
- Seniors who registered for the SAT School Day will be participating in the test on October 11.
- If a student has decided not to take the SAT School Day, they should contact Mrs. Frate.
- The SAT School Day is a paper test.
- Students should plan to bring a graphing calculator, #2 pencils (not mechanical), and snacks/water.
- The SAT School Day Student Guide is available here.
- Students have the option to send 4 score reports for free the day of the test. For more information on sending SAT scores, visit the College Board website.
- Please contact our Assessment Coach, Mrs. Frate at jlfrate@fcps.edu if you have any questions.
Registration is open for the FCPS World Language Credit Exam
- FCPS offers testing in over 20 different languages. Students who take the exam may earn up to three World Language credits for levels one, two, and three for the language exam. The credits can fulfill the World Languages requirements for the Advanced Studies Diploma. Exams are scheduled on November 8 (Edison HS), November 9 (Centreville HS), and November 13 (Fairfax HS). Check-in for all exams begins at 4:30pm. Students must bring their printed exam confirmation and a valid photo ID. If you are interested in taking this exam, please see your school counselor to schedule your exam date/location. For more information (including languages offered and how to prepare for the exam), please see the World Language Credit Exam site.
National Honor Society
- Applications are now being accepted for JMHS National Honor Society inductees for all eligible Juniors (Class of 2025) and Seniors (Class of 2024). Applicants must have a 3.50 minimum GPA and have no disciplinary or Honor Code violations. Students can access the application materials through the candidates’ Schoology group.
- The join code is: DTMH-QJ4W-4CTJF. Please note that students are joining a group and not a course. The application and all relevant materials can be found under the “Resources” tab.
- Completed applications are due no later than Tuesday, October 10.
- Please direct any questions to co-sponsors Mr. Culp (riculp@fcps.edu) and/or Mr. Anderson (tanderson@fcps.edu).
Future Webinars from Family Resource Center
Resources from our Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
- Red Ribbon Week
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Hidden in Plain Sight Program
- Join us October 3 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Madison High School.
- Register here: https://bit.ly/hipsmadison23
- 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 PowerPoint presentation details red flags (props will be passed around) and how they are 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!
- If you have questions related to substance abuse, please contact your Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist. Michael McNulty / mpmcnulty@fcps.edu / 703 319 9472.
ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES
Concorde District info - www.concordedistrict.com
Northern Region info - www.novahsathletics.com
Madison Athletics info - https://www.warhawksports.org/
Madison Athletic Boosters - https://warhawkboosters.com
Madison Student Passes - $70 for all home events excluding postseason. Purchase HERE
Tuesday, September 26
- Region Golf @ Bristow Manor, 9am
- XC @ Burke Lake - 4:30pm
- Fr Field Hockey vs. Alex City 5:00
- JV / V Field Hockey vs. Westfield (Senior Night), 6:15 / 7:30
Wednesday, September 27
- Region Golf @ Bristow Manor, 9am
- JV / V Cheer @ South Lakes, 6pm
- Fr / JV / V Volleyball @ Oakton 5:00 / 6:00 / 7:15
Thursday, September 28
- JV / V Field Hockey @ Centreville, 6:15 / 7:30
Friday, September 29
- Varsity Football v South County, 7pm
Saturday, September 30
- Varsity Volleyball @ Langley Dig Pink Invite
- 10:30am v Robinson
- 12:00pm v Langley
- Marching Band @ Herndon, 7pm
FCPS DIVISION MESSAGES
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Student Rights and Responsibilities Signatures Due
- Free Webinars for Families in October
- Make a SUBstantial Difference!
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.
LOOKING AHEAD
October 15: FCPS College Fair @ EagleBank Arena, 4-7pm
October 16-17: FCPS Virtual Postsecondary Nights
October/November: College Access Fairfax Paying for College Virtual Events
October 19: SEL Screener during Advisory
November 6: UVA Jefferson & Walentas due
November 16: VT Pamplin Leadership Award due
QUICK LINKS
JMHS Website
2023-2024 School Calendar
Reporting an Absence
Academic Policies and Forms
Parent Technology Help Desk
Naviance College and Career Planning
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