Oct. Dates to Note:
Sept. 15-Oct. 15: National Hispanic Heritage Month
Oct. 2-7: Homecoming Week! A Knight in Vegas
Oct. 6: Homecoming Parade - 4:30pm - Greenbriar Shopping Center to GBWES
Taste of Chantilly - 5pm - CHS Tennis Courts
Homecoming Football Game - 7pm vs. Herndon HS
Oct. 7: Homecoming Dance - 7:30pm - CHS Gymnasium
Oct. 9: Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Staff Development Day) Student Holiday
Oct. 11: PSAT/NMSQT/SAT
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A note from Dr. Goodloe
Dear Charger Families,
Homecoming week has been a HUGE success with so many students and staff sharing their spirit and excitement by dressing for spirit days, participating in hallway and door decorating contests, as well as the Pep Train before school today. I know I am looking forward to the opportunity to connect with our students, families and community at our Homecoming parade today which begins at Greenbriar Shopping Center at 4:30 PM followed by the Taste of Chantilly on the tennis courts at 5 PM. I hope to see you!
PSAT/SAT Day - October 11:
FCPS will be offering PSAT and SAT tests for students on Wednesday, October 11. Please read the important reminders about the day below. It is an unscheduled day for all 9th grade students and 12th grade students who are not taking the SAT and they do not report to school. Dismissal will be at 12:55 PM. Please remind your students to bring their updated and fully charged FCPS Chromebook!
Save the Date! Pyramid Night - October 20
We will hosting our first Pyramid Night of the year on October 20 at the home football game versus Centreville HS. We encourage students from our feeder elementary and middle schools to attend the game and show their school spirit by wearing their school colors and spirit wear. Admission to the game for students from our pyramid schools is free with a paying adult! More information will be shared after Homecoming about this fun event.
Please be sure to take a look at the Chargers Headlines below to keep up to date with deadlines and access important resources.
I look forward to connecting with you at Chantilly very soon.
Amy T. Goodloe, Ed.D.
Principal, Chantilly HS
Lead the CHARGE!
atgoodloe@fcps.edu
@DrGoodloe
703-222-8100
Wednesday, October 11 PSAT/SAT
Two – Hour Early Release Day
9th graders and 12th graders not taking the SAT do not report to school.
Digital PSAT/NMSQT for 10th and 11th grade students
Please bring the FCPS issued fully charged laptop.
SAT School for Day for senior who opted in
Students without a laptop or who run out of charge will have to be picked by a parent or guardian since we do have any additional loaners.
Open lunch begins at 12:15 p.m.
All busses will leave at 12:55
There will be no late bus.
National Honor Society Membership Application Deadline
10th-12th grade students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher received a message in their fcpsschools.net email this week with an invitation to apply for membership in the National Honor Society(NHS) at Chantilly. Students who wish to be considered for membership must complete the required membership tasks by 11:59 PM on November 9, 2023. The membership application includes three 250 word responses, student resume, and submission of the $25 NHS membership fee through Myschoolbucks. Continued membership in NHS and the receipt of a NHS Graduation Cord requires students to maintain a 3.5 GPA, demonstrate leadership and character, and complete a minimum of 25 hours of service each year of membership. All membership hours must be submitted through X2Vol and indicate that they are for NHS hours. An induction ceremony will be held in January 2024 for all NHS Seniors. More details regarding induction will be shared in December 2023.
If you have any questions, please contact Amy Parmentier, Director of Student Services agparmentier@fcps.edu.
Chromebook Health Check
This week, our Chargers completed a Chromebook Health check to make sure their device has the latest software updates. This is especially important for our students who will be taking the digital PSAT/NMSQT on Wednesday, October 11. Please have your student complete the health check at home using these directions if they did not complete the update at school. Thank you so much for your support!
PSAT/NMSQT and SAT School Day
The district will offer access to the PSAT/NMSQT and SAT School Day for rising 10th through 12th grade students at no cost to families. Exams will be held at each high school on Wednesday, October 11th. Wednesday, October 11, 2023 will be an “Unscheduled Day” for 9th graders.
Social and Emotional Learning Screener Offered in October
One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is the SEL Screener.
The screener is offered to all students in grades 3-12 in October and again in February or March. It addresses skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions.
The SEL Screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create the learning, experiences, and environments students need to be successful. Key updates to the screener this year include:
- Different versions for students in grades 3-5 and 6-12.
- Fewer topics with more questions to provide schools and families with more data to support planning.
- Additional questions aligned with FCPS’ commitment to educational equity.
SEL Screener results are sent to families via postal mail. Families who wish to opt their child out should complete the opt-out form in the Annual Notice packet or in SIS ParentVUE.
For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage or contact your child’s school.
Please note that the SEL Screener differs from the anonymous Fairfax County Youth Survey.
Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health
Children go through a lot of changes, and it can be hard to tell if their behavior is developmentally appropriate or if they could benefit from mental health support. It’s important to talk to your child and pay attention to their actions, especially these warning signs:
- Increased irritability, hyperactivity, energy, and/or aggressive behavior.
- Excessive sadness, hopelessness, or worries.
- Loss of appetite, or significant weight gain or loss.
- Lack of sleep or too much sleep.
- A decline in grades, school avoidance, or attendance concerns.
- Alcohol or drug use.
- Withdrawal from activities and/or friends and family.
- Thoughts of harming themselves or others.
If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. All Fairfax County public schools have at least one school counselor, school psychologist, and school social worker.
Please reach out to one of these staff members to discuss your concerns and identify resources. Call your school or visit their website for staff members’ contact information. Find additional information to support your child’s wellness.
If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis such as thoughts of harming themselves or others, please take action right away. Call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Emergency Services at 703-573-5679.
No Cost Therapy for High Schoolers
High school students can access virtual mental health services at no cost through an FCPS program with Hazel Health. Hazel Health therapists are licensed and also trained in teen-specific challenges.
Students can be referred by a guardian or designated staff member and participate in weekly video therapy sessions. The therapists will work with students until they achieve their therapy goals, or they can help connect the family with long-term mental health services in the community if needed.
Learn how to opt your students into this service.
 
Thank you and Congratulations to Sidd Mohan (pictured above). Sidd completed his Eagle Scout project at Chantilly High School with Scout Troop 1548. Sidd painted several CHS sheds purple and white and repaired damaged areas. Chantilly would like to thank Sidd, the Mohan Family, and Scout Troop 1548 for their time, hard work and investment in Chantilly’s beautification. We are excited for this excellent upgrade!
Congratulations to English Teacher and Yearbook Sponsor Luc Nguyen who recently was recognized with the WAJTA Washington and Lee Award for his contributions to Journalism Education in his first five years.
 On October 20 and 23, please join the Chantilly French Department in giving a Charger welcome to the Chantilly-Strasbourg French Exchange Students!
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.
October - LGBTQIA+ History Month LGBTQIA+ History Month is recognized in October nationwide. We acknowledge and celebrate that LGBTQIA+ students, staff, and families are an integral component of our nation. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Disability History and Awareness Month In Virginia during October, Disability History and Awareness activities provide an opportunity to create greater public awareness for individuals with disabilities, with the goal of full inclusion in our community.
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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