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Upcoming Student Opportunities
Hello, Springfield District,
Students, don’t miss the opportunity to serve as an election page on November 7, as well as the opportunity for 5th - 8th graders to participate in TJ’s Annual Science Fair this spring! Additionally, dancers in grades K-8 have an opportunity to perform at upcoming South County and Chantilly High School varsity football games, and high school students can join our Student Representative to the Board in teaching STEM to elementary students.
More information on these opportunities is below.
All my very best-
Laura Jane
❎High School Student Election Pages
Are you at least 16 years old, live in Virginia, and actively enrolled in high school? Would you like to learn more about the electoral process and earn service-learning hours that can be applied toward the Seal of Excellence in Civics Education?
The Office of Elections is offering you the opportunity to serve inside a Fairfax County polling place as an election page for the upcoming November election.
Learn more on the Fairfax County Election Student High School Program webpage. Applications are due Friday, September 29, 2023.
🔭 Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology Science Fair
Do you love science and research? The TJ Investigative Science Outreach student-led organization at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology will be hosting their 2024 Invitational Science Fair on March 16, 2024, at TJ, and they are inviting all students in grades 5-8 from FCPS to participate (Admission to the science fair is entirely free.). Participants will complete a research project of their choice and present it at this fair. This organization will help students prepare for this project fair by holding multiple sessions to teach students essential skills in STEM like brainstorming, collecting data, presenting, writing an experiment summary, using statistics, creating an experimental diagram, and so much more! The first interest/brainstorming session is Friday, October 6th, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at TJHSST. All interested students should complete the 2024 TJ Invitational Science Fair Interest form.
💙 South County Dance Team Junior Stallion Dance Clinic 💚
The South County High School Dance Team is offering a Junior Stallion Dance Clinic for students in grades K-8 on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at South County High School. Participants will be invited to perform at the Varsity Football game on Friday, October 6. The cost is $65 per dance and includes a pizza party and event t-shirt.
Visit the South County Junior Stallion Dance Camp webpage for more information and to register. Questions may be directed to Coach Kristin McIntire at kmmcintire@fcps.edu.
💜 Chantilly High School Dance Team Junior Chargers Fall Workshop 🤍
Join the Chantilly High School Dance Team for their Junior Chargers Fall Workshop for students in grades K-8 on Sunday, October 15, 2023, from 1-4 p.m. at Chantilly High School. Junior Chargers will be invited to perform at the Varsity Football game on Friday, October 20. The cost is $65 per participant and siblings get a $10 discount.
See the 2023 Fall Junior Chargers Workshop form for more information and to register. Questions may be directed to Coach Heidi Stafford at ChantillyDancers@gmail.com.
Message From Student Representative to the Board
Hi everyone,
I hope your school year is going well!
My name is Rida Karim, and I will be serving as your Student Representative for the 2023-24 school year. Last year, I had the privilege of being a part of the Student Equity Ambassador Lead program (SEALs), where I served on the Access to Technology Committee. During our involvement, we identified a critical issue - the lack of STEM opportunities for the youth. In response, we took action and established an organization called Technology Youth Empowerment, or TYE.
TYE's primary mission is to bridge the gap in STEM education for elementary schools in our county that may not have the same opportunities as others. Our dedicated team has been visiting these schools to promote STEM education, covering a wide range of topics, from computer science to physics to Engineering.
We believe that the impact of our initiative can be greatly expanded with the involvement of representatives from different high schools who share our passion for STEM education. That's why we are excited to invite you to join us in this meaningful journey.
We are currently seeking enthusiastic individuals who are willing to dedicate their time and expertise to teach STEM education at the elementary school level. Your role as a representative will be instrumental in inspiring and empowering young minds to explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
If you are interested in becoming a part of TYE and making a positive impact on the education of our community's youth, please let me know by sending me a note through the “Submit a Question” feature on the School Board’s website. I can then send you further information. The application deadline is October 11, 2023. Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. Your inquiries are always welcome, and I would be delighted to provide any clarification or guidance.
Warm regards,
Rida
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