Dates to Note:
Nov. 3: Last day of Quarter 1, 2 Hour Early Release
⏰ Daylight Saving Time Ends
Nov. 5: Daylight saving time will end Sunday, November 5, at 2 a.m. Don’t forget to move your clocks back one hour!
✅ Election Day
Nov. 7: Remember to get out and vote on Tuesday, November 7! The day will be observed as a holiday for students and teacher workday. For more information on voting, visit the Virginia Department of Elections website.
Nov. 6-7: Student Holidays, Staff Workdays
Nov. 9: CHS Band Concert, 7PM, Auditorium
Nov. 10: Veteran's Day observed - Veteran's Day Celebration (see below)
Nov. 22-24: Thanksgiving Break, Holiday
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A note from Dr. Goodloe
Dear Charger Families,
It has been a great week at Chantilly High school as we have wrapped up the first grading quarter of the year. I continue to be so proud of the ways our students connect with one another and with our staff and they grow and learn together both inside and outside of the classroom. I am hopeful I will see many of you this evening at Senior Night for athletic training, band, cheer, dance and football at our last home game. We are looking forward to honoring the class of 2024.
This coming weekend is a great time for families to catch up and for students to get some extra rest thanks to Daylight Savings Time on November 5 and FCPS student holidays on November 6-7. Our dedicated Chantilly Faculty and staff will be working hard on Monday and Tuesday learning together, posting grades for Q1, and collaboratively planning for the coming months. On behalf of the entire faculty, I wish all of our students and families a wonderful weekend.
Veteran's Day at Chantilly HS
Veteran's Day will be observed on Friday, November 10, 2023. We hope that members of our Chantilly military community will join our students and staff for a recognition and celebration at school that afternoon. Please use the QR code below or this link to RSVP. The first part of our event will be a parade to honor Veterans which will take place inside the school from 1:30-1:50. We will then have a formal program including guest speakers and musical performances in our Library. We look forward to welcoming you to Chantilly HS!
Recognize a Chantilly Staff Member - FCPS Outstanding Employee Nominations open
During the month of November, we often share gratitude for the people in our lives who make a positive impact. The FCPS employee award season is here and this is a great way to recognize a Chantilly employee for their work! Any Chantilly employee, student, or community member can nominate a Chantilly employee. The first round of nominations is now open through November 17! I encourage you to use this link to nominate: Employee Award Nominations for Chantilly High School
Please be sure to take a look at the Charger Headlines below for additional information, updates, and resources. I look forward to connecting with you at Chantilly very soon.
Amy Goodloe, Ed.D.
Principal, Chantilly HS
Lead the CHARGE
@DrGoodloe
703-222-8100
Share your observations, suggestions, questions and celebrations with me here.
@DrGoodloe
703-222-8100
  Employee Award Nominations for Chantilly High School
The FCPS employee award season is here! Any Chantilly employee, student, or community member can nominate a Chantilly employee. Nominate a Chantilly employee for:
- Outstanding Teacher
- Outstanding New Teacher (First Three Years of Teaching)
- Outstanding Principal
- Outstanding Leader
- Outstanding Professional Employee
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Outstanding Operational Employee
The first round of nominations is now open through November 17!
Use this link to nominate: Employee Award Nominations for Chantilly High School
Provide Input on FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)
Please join FCPS’ Chief Equity Office for a virtual meeting regarding the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Regulation. The event will be held on Thursday, November 9, from 6-7:30 p.m. You may register at this link. Your feedback will help ensure that FCPS policies align with the school division’s mission and values. It will also help identify any specific considerations that need to be addressed for the 2024-25 school year.
Language interpretation will be available in Spanish, Korean, and Arabic. A Certified Deaf Interpreter will be available as well. Get information on the SR&R.
Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available online in SIS ParentVUE. If you have not already filled out the form online, we will provide paper forms Wednesday, November 8. Please be sure to return paper forms by Friday, November 17. The electronic form will continue to be available in SIS ParentVUE until January 2024.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important, because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
Please watch this video and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page for more information.
Need to Register for ParentVUE?
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey.
Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and enter Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).
SAT School Score Reports Available to Students
Students who participated in the School Day SAT will have access to SAT score reports on Wednesday, November 1. Students who participated in the SAT on October 26 will have access to scores on November 16. Students can access scores via their College Board accounts. A video tutorial for accessing and understanding SAT scores is available on the College Board website. https://youtu.be/vrcNC95ymFc
VDOE Governor's World Language Academies (HS)
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) invites mature 10th and 11th grade students to apply to attend summer residential Governor’s World Language Academies (GWLA) in French, German, Spanish, Japanese, and Latin.
Students who are accepted into one of the programs will live in residence halls in one of the state colleges in Virginia for three weeks in the late June to mid-July timeframe.
Visit the FCPS GWLA website for the timeline for applications and information on a Student and Parent GWLA Informational Meeting on Tuesday, November 7, at 4 p.m.
To learn more about GWLA opportunities and the application process, visit the VDOE GWLA website.
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.
The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Saves Lives
Information was recently posted to the Healthy Minds Blog on the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and other resources for suicide prevention.
The Healthy Minds Blog shares information related to youth mental health and wellness. Articles include tips and strategies for increasing wellness and resiliency, as well as fostering success at home, at school, and in the community.
The Healthy Minds Blog is a collaborative project between Fairfax County Public Schools and the Prevention Unit of the Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services. Subscribe to Healthy Minds and receive a quarterly digest of articles.
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.
⏰ Daylight Saving Time Ends
Daylight saving time will end Sunday, November 5, at 2 a.m. Don’t forget to move your clocks back one hour!
✅ Election Day
Remember to get out and vote on Tuesday, November 7! The day will be observed as a holiday for students and teacher workday. For more information on voting, visit the Virginia Department of Elections website.
Chantilly Academy AFJROTC 2023 White House Ornament Fundraiser
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The cadets of Chantilly AFJROTC are selling the official 2023 White House ornament as a fundraiser. Contact a cadet or Lt Col Tim Lambert at telambert@fcps.edu if you want to purchase one or more ornament. Sale dates are today through December 8th. The cost is $24.00 each. You can also get one free 2022, 2021, or 2020 ornament for each order of three or more 2023 ornaments while the supplies last. Make checks payable to Chantilly Academy.
Thank you for your support!
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Chantilly High School Toys for Tots drive, now through December 7th.
Help a child in need during this holiday season! You can donate New, Unwrapped toys in the following locations:
Main Office, Academy Office, Room 907 Cosmetology, Room 571 B AFJROTC. Thank you for your support!
 
 Congratulations to our Varsity Cheerleading Team on winning the REGION CHAMPIONSHIP last Saturday at Centreville. They finished 6 points ahead of 2nd place Centreville. The team will travel to Richmond on Saturday to compete in the STATE Meet. This is the 4th year in a row that the Cheerleading team has won the Region competition.
Last Saturday, your Mighty Marching Chargers completed their final competition of the season, participating in the Virginia Marching Band Cooperative Commonwealth Cup at Liberty University. They capped off their season with their strongest performances yet, earning 5th place in class with a score of 90.988. We hope that the ROAR of the packed stadium at the end of our show, as our MMCs disappeared under the parachute, is an experience our students will remember and cherish well beyond this season.
Our MMCs were announced as one of top 12 scoring bands from the 34 bands who performed across the day, which earned them a spot in finals and a BONUS performance of our show, Child-ish! In finals, our MMCs shared a TREMENDOUS performance with the audience. Our students earned strong scores across the board, placing 9th overall in finals. Congratulations to our MMCs on an incredible competitive season! Please join us at halftime of Friday’s home football game for our FINAL performance of “Child-ish!”
Congratulations to Elaine Gonzalez, who has been recognized as an employee who shows that FCPS Cares.
Mrs. Elaine Gonzalez and Mrs. Jocelyn Smith made efforts to make Chantilly/Westfield-Strasbourg, France exchange program happen. Mrs. Gonzalez took the ten students including my daughter to Strasbourg for home stay and Paris in June-July for 10 days. Also, she arranged to have the twenty French students home stay in the Chantilly High School community. This exchange program made my daughter's life change in positive way. And we hope this program keeps going and impacts some student’s life with wonderful experiences like it did with our daughter. Thank you so much to Mrs. Gonzalez!
 Congratulations to the Chantilly Boys Cross Country team who are the Northern Region Champions. Click here for results. Good luck at States.
Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native Americans. It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges they have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
Election Day - November 7
Don’t forget to get out and vote on Tuesday, Nov. 7! The day will be observed as a holiday for students and a teacher work day. For more information, visit the Virginia Department of Elections webpage. See the complete school year calendar.
Veterans Day - November 11
Veterans Day provides a great reason to pause, reflect, and recognize the extraordinary sacrifices our Veterans and their families have made on our behalf, and we thank them for their service. Learn more about the history of Veterans Day at va.gov.
Diwali - November 12
Happy Diwali to all those who celebrate this day and the victory of light over darkness.
Thanksgiving - November 22-24
Schools and offices will be closed November 22-24. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Classes will resume on Monday, November 27. Learn more about the first Thanksgiving. See the complete school year calendar.
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:
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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