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Dates to Note:
March 2: Teen Job Fair, CHS, 11 AM - 1 PM (see details below)
March 5: Student Holiday, VA Primary Election Day
March 25-29: Spring Break, School and Offices are Closed
April 1-2: Student Holidays, Teacher Workday/PD Day
April 5: Chantilly Pyramid Art Show, 6-8 PM
Attendance Matters! Every student, every day!
A note from Dr. Goodloe
Dear Charger Families,
Is March coming in like a Lion or a Lamb...is spring really here or are we in for another dose of winter? I cannot believe we are seeing spring flowers already AND talking about Cherry Blossom Peak just a few weeks away. As March begins and our thoughts turn to spring, I can't help but reflect that exactly one year ago today I officially joined the Chantilly Charger community as principal. As I reflect on my first full year, I feel very grateful to be able to serve our outstanding school community and for all of the support you have shared with me and the connections we have made together this year. As we move into spring, I will be reaching out to you to engage and gather your feedback to help guide our future course as a school community. Opportunities to connect in person, virtually, and online through feedback forms will be offered, so that we may collaborate to identify our common beliefs and collective commitments as families, students, and staff to drive the future vision of Chantilly HS. As always, I thank you for your partnership and support and I am energized by our future work!
A few highlights from this week:
- We enjoyed a visit from our two new School Board Members Anderson (Springfield) and Dixit (Sully). Together we walked the building and visited classrooms to highlight our outstanding programs and share our facilities challenges. I am looking forward to a positive partnership with our board to advance the needs of Chantilly HS.
- Spring athletics are upon us! This week I had the opportunity to watch our Girls JV and Varsity Lacrosse Scrimmages earlier this week and celebrate two big wins to kick off their season. I wish all of our teams good luck as their seasons begin and I look forward to cheering on all of our athletes and spring activities participants.
- Wishing our Model UN and DECA students the best of luck as they move on to local and state competitions this weekend. I am looking forward to celebrating their successes!
- Music is alive and vibrant in our Chantilly Pyramid. It has been a joy to hear our talented musicians from our feeder schools play and sing in their state pre-assessment concerts over the past week. I wish all of our band, choir and orchestra students the best of luck in their upcoming performances.
- The countdown to graduation is on! It was a pleasure to connect with so many of our class of 2024 families and students at our 100 Days to Graduation meeting this week. We cannot wait to celebrate our graduates on June 7 at 9:30 AM at Eagle Bank arena.
✅ Look for the FCPS Family Engagement Survey This Sunday
Parents/caregivers will receive the FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey Sunday, March 3, from independent research firm K12 Insight. Please participate — your feedback is critical in helping to inform and improve practices to best support our students. Taking this survey will also help strengthen the partnership between your family and our school. When that partnership is strong, students can experience a range of benefits including improved school readiness, higher student achievement, better social skills and behavior, and an increased likelihood of graduating high school. The survey will take about 10-15 minutes to complete and will be available in 10 languages. Please visit the Family Engagement Survey webpage for more information. Your voice matters!
Ramadan
Throughout the year, as we celebrate and recognize various cultural holidays and observances, families are encouraged to contact me regarding accommodations, including but not limited to those around lunch, prayer/meditation and silent reflection spaces and times, and instruction.
Charging Forward - Work Based Experiences for Seniors - NEW!!!
We are so excited to offer these NEW work based learning opportunities for our Class of 2024. See more below.
As always, I welcome your feedback, questions, and suggestions. Please with me here. I look forward to connecting with you at Chantilly very soon.
Amy Goodloe, Ed.D.
Principal, Chantilly HS
Lead the CHARGE
atgoodloe@fcps.edu
@DrGoodloe
703-222-8100
Share your observations, suggestions, questions and celebrations with me here.
Teen Job Fairs - March 2 at Chantilly HS
Fairfax County Teen Job Fairs and Career-Building Workshops will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, at Chantilly High School, and Saturday, March 9, at West Springfield High School.
Student registration is free and open to all teens in Fairfax County seeking employment, volunteer opportunities, or tips on building their resume. Business registration is also free and open to any organization providing positions for students.
Academic Advising Mini Conferences
We are looking forward to seeing many of you at the upcoming Academic Advising Mini Conferences during your designated sign-up time on Monday March 4 or Wednesday March 6.
As you know, parking is very limited at CHS so please consider walking or biking if possible. Please do not park in the bus lanes on Monday afternoon. You may consider parking at RRMS or at the Chantilly library if needed. Monday AM slots may park in the bus lanes. Wednesday PM slots may park in any open space. Please enter through Door 1 and proceed to the cafeteria. If you arrive early, you may take a seat in the chairs outside of the cafe.
Due to the number of conferences scheduled, we will adhere tightly to the schedule. We will not be able to accommodate late arrivals or extending conference times.
Thank you,
Chantilly Student Services Team
Understanding High School Mathematics Course Offerings
How can students participate in mathematics throughout high school in a way that is relevant to and supportive of post-secondary and career interests?
During this session we will discuss mathematics graduation requirements and how to support students in navigating the various course offerings currently available in FCPS.
Students and their families may start thinking about what course pathways are available beginning in middle school. Join us to learn more.
Presented by Jennifer Allard FCPS High School Math Specialist and Erin Sylves FCPS Math Specialist.
March 8, 2024, 10-11:30 a.m. Add to Your Calendar
Register for Understanding High School Mathematics Course Offerings
FAFSA Updates for Seniors and Their Parents/Guardians
There have been several technological challenges with the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)since its launch on December 31, 2023. The latest news is that colleges will not get FAFSA summaries from the U.S. Department of Education until mid-March at the earliest. As a result, colleges won’t be able to give students financial aid award letters based on their FAFSA information until late April to May, at best. Students who applied to a college that uses the CSS Profile may receive financial aid information sooner.
Different media outlets are reporting a growing list of colleges that will push back deadlines for students to accept offers of admission into May and even June. The American Council on Education has a database of colleges and universities that have extended their deadline to commit to enroll. We recommend that all information obtained by a secondary source be confirmed directly with the college or university.
If you are a caregiver or student with questions or persistent issues filling out the FAFSA, consider scheduling a free appointment with our partners at College Access Fairfax. Email Appointments@CollegeAccessFairfax.org. All FAFSA help provided by your school or College Access Fairfax is free.
Helpful Links:
FAFSA Toolkit for Students & Families
Pro Tips for the 2024–25 FAFSA® Form
6 Things Students Need Before They Fill Out the 2024–25 FAFSA® Form
How To Submit the 2024–25 FAFSA® Form if Your Contributor Doesn’t Have an SSN
Federal Student Aid Estimator
Charge Ahead Registration and Payment Links:
Registration link:
https://forms.gle/9eL8UB9ydgg3uyuGA
Payment via students
www.myschoolbucks.com
Learn About Pathways and Opportunities at Virtual Military Night
FCPS School Counseling Services is hosting a Virtual Military Night on Wednesday, March 20, 6-8 p.m. This event is designed for high school students and their families who are interested in learning more about the military pathways and opportunities. Enlistment, service academies, and ROTC pathways will be represented.
💜 Purple Up! on April 17 to Support Military Families
Join our community and turn FCPS purple on Purple Up! Day, Wednesday, April 17. Wear purple in recognition of FCPS’ 14,000 enrolled military-connected students.
Purple Up! T-shirts are available for purchase through Friday, March 8.
Class of 2024 - All Night Grad Party (ANGP)
Your senior won't want to miss this year's All Night Graduation Party! June 7th 11pm - June 8th 4am.
We will have a casino in the cafeteria, a DJ taking requests to keep everyone moving, games, more food than they can eat, prizes every hour and the grand prize drawing before they leave on June 8th. Prizes range from electronics to gift cards to sporting event tickets.
Go to https://chantillyhsptsa.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true to register and for more information.
You may send a check payable to CHS PTSA – ANGP. Checks should be mailed to the school:
Chantilly High School, ATTN: ANGP Registration 4201 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, VA 20151
- How would you like to have us reserve prime seating for you at Eagle Bank Arena? No worries about fighting traffic to arrive and get seats together! Buy raffle tickets for the chance to win a set of 10 prime reserved seats. $10 a ticket. Click here: https://chantillyhsptsa.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true
We can’t do this without you so we would love all the volunteers we can get for that night! We need you! Parents of ALL students - Sign up to help at the All Night Grad Party or contribute gift cards for food and supplies.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F4BAFAC2CA02-47436481-2024#/
Traci Hopkins – ANGP 2024 Chair and Cristina Dougherty, ANGP 2024 Co-Chair
We can't wait to see all of our Seniors there!
Have You Ordered Your Graduation Yard Sign?
Charger Recognitions:
Two Chantilly Students were selected as Coca-Cola Scholars. Congratulations to Seniors Arjun Bangalore and Jason Yoo. Each will receive a $20,000 scholarship to support their future education endeavors! Read more here.
Innovation Lab - Donation Requests
Our new Student Innovation Lab Team has put together a list of supplies needed for our Innovation Lab. Donations can be dropped off in the Main Office or library. Please contact librarians Kristen Zemba (kfzemba@fcps.edu) or Kristen Schoenberger (ksschoenberg@fcps.edu) with any questions. Thank you!
 
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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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March: National Women’s History Month
March 11: First Full Day of Ramadan
March 25-29: Spring Break
March 29: Good Friday (Falls during spring break)
March 31: Easter (Falls during weekend/spring break)
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:
Tuesday, March 5 - Student Holiday - VA Primary Day
Monday, March 25 - Friday, March 29 - Spring Break
April 1-2 - Student Holidays / Teacher Workday and Staff Development
Friday, June 7 - Class of 2024 Graduation, 9:30 AM, no school grades 9-11
Wednesday, June 12 - Last Day of School
The complete FCPS 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
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