THIS WEEK AT MADISON
WEEK OF 10/16/23
IMPORTANT INFO & EVENTS
Food Deliveries
- Parents are welcome to drop off food for their student in the main office on the ‘I Forgot Shelf.’ For safety reasons, food deliveries are NOT permitted throughout the school day. The front office will not accept any deliveries and Security will turn away any drivers who attempt to make a delivery. Students who disregard this guidance will be subject to disciplinary consequences.
Cell Phone/Airpod/Headphone/Smartwatch Use
- We have seen an increase in classroom distractions from electronics over the past few weeks. We have asked staff to revisit these expectations with students and ensure that students are attending to tasks in the classroom. We ask that parents talk to their students about these expectations. As a reminder and in line with the Fairfax County Public Schools SR&R, students will not be permitted to use their cell phones during class unless permitted by the teacher for instructional purposes, this includes using Airpods, smartwatches or headphones. Research shows that managing phone use during class time supports students’ attention and ability to fully engage in their learning. Learn how to use the schooltime function on an Apple Watch. (link document)
Impact Aid
- Impact Aid programs and grants are designed to assist local school districts that enroll federally connected students. Starting in October 2023, FCPS parents will have the option to fill out the Federal Impact Aid Survey online through their ParentVue account. Visit the FCPS website for directions.
College Visits to Madison This Week
- 10/17: Richard Bland C, U of Utah, Iowa State U, Eckerd C, U of Alabama, Goucher C, Appalachian State U, Coastal Carolina U, U Mass Amherst, Stevenson
- 10/18: Kenyon C, CNU, U of Michigan, Hofstra U, UVA, U of Rhode Island
- 10/19: St. Olaf C, JMU College of Visual & Performing Arts, Landmark C, Drexel U, U of South Florida, Stony Brook U, High Point U
- 10/20: Binghamton U, St. John’s C, Saint Joseph’s U, St. John’s U (NY), U of Southern California, Worcester Polytechnic Inst (WPI), Vanderbilt U, Mercer U, Trinity C, Bucknell U
- 10/23: Lynn U, The New School,
- 10/24: Loyola U Maryland
AP Test Opt-Out Timeline and Fees
- Students will receive AP Opt-Out forms on Friday, October 6 through Advisory.
- FCPS encourages all students to take AP tests for courses in which they are enrolled. However, students will have the opportunity to opt-out of the test(s) by filling out an Opt-Out form. Students must submit any Opt-Out forms by Monday, October 16 to Student Services.
- As in previous years, the fees for the first six AP tests taken for courses in which students are enrolled for high school credit will be paid for by FCPS. Students taking AP tests without enrolling in the corresponding FCPS course are responsible for the test fee(s). More information here. Parents will be billed a $98 non-refundable test fee in December 2022 for tests that exceed the six FCPS funded tests.
- Reference the College Board 2024 AP exam dates site for dates of AP Exams.
SEL Screener
- Will be administered in Advisory on Thursday, October 19th in all grades.
- More information about the Screener is available on the FCPS website.
- Questions, reach out to your child’s counselor or Mrs. Frate, jlfrate@fcps.edu.
PSAT/NMSQT and SAT School Day Scores
- PSAT scores will be available on November 6 for students who tested on October 11th.
- SAT School Day scores will be available on November 1.
- Students will need to create a College Board account if they don’t already have one to receive their scores.
- Questions, reach out to your child’s counselor or Mrs. Frate, jlfrate@fcps.edu.
Underclass Photo Retakes
- Wednesday, October 25 - Students are encouraged to go during Advisory and Warhawk Time.
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
FCPS Look to the Future Post-Secondary Virtual Two Night Event
- October 16 & October 17
- Virtual Sessions are 5,6,and 7pm
- Topics Include: Paying for College, Exploring Naviance, Military 101, Standardized Testing, Common App, Academic and Career Planning, NOVA, Considerations for Students with Disabilities in High School vs. College, NOVA Certificate & Workforce Development Programs, Advanced Placement (AP), Dual Enrollment (DE), NOVA presentation in Spanish
- Prior registration is not required. All students and their families are welcome to participate in one or all of the virtual sessions. The virtual session links will be published one week prior to the start date. Details here.
College Access Fairfax will host virtual workshops for students and families.
- Paying for College - An Overview of the Financial Aid Process
- Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 10:00AM. Zoom link here
- Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 7:00PM. Zoom link here
- Scholarship 101 - An Overview of the Process for Applying for Outside Scholarships
- Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 10:00AM. Zoom link here
- Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 7:00PM. Zoom link here
Future Webinars from Family Resource Center
Resources from our Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
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
District & Regional games/events ticket prices - Students = $5 & Adults = $7
Monday, October 16
- Girls Golf Zone Qualifier @ Twin Lakes, 10am
- Field Hockey District 1/4s v Chantilly, 7pm
- Athletic Booster Mtg - 7pm
Tuesday, October 17
- Fr / JV / V Volleyball v Oakton, 5:00 / 6:00 / 7:15
- Field Hockey District Semis @ South Lakes, 7pm (tentative)
- Performing Arts Choir and Orchestra Concert, 7pm JMHS Auditorium
Wednesday, October 18
- JV XC @ Burke Lake, 5pm
- District Cheer Semifinals and Finals @ South Lakes, 630pm
Thursday, October 19
- Fr / JV / V Volleyball @ South Lakes, 5:00 / 6:00 / 7:15
- Fr/JV Football @ South Lakes, 5:30 / 7:15
- Field Hockey District Finals @ Top Seed, 7pm (tentative)
Friday, October 20
- Varsity Football v South Lakes, 7pm (Cheer & Football Senior Night, 6:30 - Band Youth Night)
Saturday, October 21
- Marching Ensemble @ BOA Regionals, University of Maryland, College Park 1:00pm
FCPS DIVISION MESSAGES
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- New School Lunch Menu Options
- Know FCPS’ Security Terms
- National Bullying Prevention Month
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 28: College Access Fairfax Paying for College Virtual Workshop, 10am via Zoom
November 6: UVA Jefferson & Walentas due
November 14: College Access Fairfax Paying for College Virtual Workshop, 7pm via Zoom
November 16: VT Pamplin Leadership Award due
November 18: College Access Fairfax Scholarship 101, 10am via Zoom
November 28: College Access Fairfax Scholarship 101, 7pm via Zoom
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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