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Majors achieve and thrive together with purpose and pride!
Principal Chat Reminder
Greetings Majors and Families,
This is a reminder that the next virtual Principal Chat is this upcoming Wednesday, February 14, 2024 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. You can join us using this link. If there are topics of questions you would like addressed, please submit them here. The topic for this month’s chat is on the social emotional well-being of students. We will review results from our Social Emotional Learning Screener and share our plans to address the needs.
I look forward to seeing you all next week. Have an amazing weekend.
With Major Love and Pride,
Principal Rogers ♥️
Major Pride!
Congratulations to Savonne Clark - Sophomore, Olivia Durden - Senior, and Godwin Mensah - Senior for their amazing performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” at the school board meeting.
MVHS Winter Guard placed 1st out of 11 guards in their division at their first competition of the season at Forest Park HS, and the Four band students who participated in the 2024 VBODA All-District 10 Band: Mary Hammond, Hannah Hamilton, James Gilliam, Michaela Dresch!
Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year is a holiday that marks the first new moon of the lunisolar calendar, which is the calendar traditionally used in many east Asian countries including China, Vietnam, Singapore, and South Korea. In these and other Asian countries, it is one of the most important holidays of the year. The Lunar New Year is all about ushering in luck and prosperity with family. Learn more about Lunar New Year Celebrations here.
Chinese New Year 2024 falls on Saturday, February 10th, 2024, and celebrations culminate with the Lantern Festival on February 24th, 2024.
Please mark your calendars with the important dates below.
MVHS International Night
Save the date!!!! The Class of 2025 Presents: MVHS International Night
More information coming soon regarding volunteer opportunities and food donations!!!
Student Services Updates
P.S. I Love You Day is held every second Friday of February, making Friday, February 9, 2024 it’s 14th annual celebration. This year's theme is Love is Meant to be Given. It is to encourage all to spread love to the world, others and most importantly, yourself. On this day everyone is asked to wear purple to stand up against bullying, help end depression, and ultimately prevent suicide. We hope that on this day you walk around your community, school, or work office and see a sea of purple. We hope that you hear nothing but positive messages that make you feel special, loved, and remind you that you are never alone. For more information visit: https://psiloveyouday.net/
Scholarships
AER Maj. Gen. James Ursano scholarship Amount: Varies Deadline: 4/1/2024 Application in Naviance.
Rich Murray Sports Journalism Scholarship *Application in Naviance** Amount: $1000 Deadline: 4/15/2024
Virginia Bankers Association Bank Day Scholarship Program Amount: $1000-$5000 Deadline: 3/29/2024 Application in Naviance.
PAVE Essay Contest Scholarship Amount: Up to $2500 Deadline: 3/15/2024 Application in Naviance.
WISER Scholarship Amount:$1000 Deadline: 3//22/2024 Application in Naviance.
Chamber Business Scholarship Amount: $2,000 Deadline: 4/29/2024 ** Students MUST live in Braddock, Franconia, Mount Vernon or Springfield to apply.**
Upcoming College and Career Center Events
2/13/24 - Greensboro College Visit - College & Career Center - 10am
2/13/24 - United States Navy tabling during all lunches
2/15/24 - Ms. Rowsey here for financial aid assistance - CCC - 10am
2/15/24 - Underclassman Night! - G100 - 5:30pm
2024 Fairfax County Teen Job Fairs (HS)
Board of Supervisor Pat Herrity is teaming up with Fairfax County Times Newspapers, Fairfax County Public Schools, as well as local chambers and organizations to bring our community two Fairfax County Teen Job Fairs and Career-Building Workshops. The fairs will run on two Saturdays in March. These events focus on students and young job seekers looking for a variety of employment opportunities; full time, after-school, seasonal positions, internship opportunities, and volunteer positions.
Past fairs have provided thousands of teenagers the opportunity to get in front of employers and for our employers to find talented Fairfax County students to fill their positions. Last year, we had over 1,500 students and roughly 100 businesses participate.
The fairs are open to all teens in Fairfax County looking for employment, volunteer opportunities, or tips on building their resume. For more information and to view the full schedule, please visit the event webpage.
2024 Fairfax County Teen Job Fair Schedule Hosted by Supervisor Pat Herrity, Fairfax County Times Newspapers, and Fairfax County Public Schools
Saturday, March 2, 2024 - Chantilly High School
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. (with final workshops ending at 1:30 p.m.)
Saturday, March 9, 2024 - West Springfield High School
1 - 3 p.m. (with final workshops ending at 3:30 p.m.)
Junior Day - Bowie University
Students can jump start their college search at Bowie State University's JUNIOR DAY, an event exclusively for 11th grade students and their parents. Please see the flyer below:
FCPS Summer Camps and Learning Programs
FCPS Summer Camps
Registration is now open for several summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA) camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools.
- CTE programs are available for students grades 6-11 to explore CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration.
- IFTA and E-IFTA are weekly arts camps for students in grades 2-11. E-IFTA is for elementary students who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. IFTA allows older students to select from nearly 90 classes in art, dance, health and physical education, music, and theater. Visit the IFTA webpage or E-IFTA webpage to register.
FCPS Summer Learning
Programs are also available for high school students to fulfill the Economics and Personal Finance course required for graduation, earn a high school course credit through the Online Campus Program, or recover one high school course credit in the Credit Recovery Academy.
A free online class for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) provides FCPS middle and high school English Learners the opportunity to continue developing their academic, reading, and writing skills in online discussions with an ESOL teacher.
Find session dates, registration links, and registration deadlines on the FCPS summer programs webpage
PTSA Corner
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