 Hello Mustangs,
This week has been phenomenal! We’ve witnessed inspiring examples of student engagement in the classroom and incredible acts of kindness and respect around campus. Thank you for your ongoing support in fostering such a positive learning environment. Remember, we are now just three weeks away from spring break. Let’s keep up the momentum by encouraging strong attendance and continued focus. As always, please let us know if you have any questions, feedback, or concerns. Enjoy your weekend!
Justin Simmons | Principal | South County Middle School
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UPCOMING DATES
Tuesday, March 5 - Student Holiday
Monday, March 25-Friday, March 29 - Spring Break
Monday, April 1-Tuesday, April 2 - Teacher Workdays, No School for Students
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NJHS Snack Food Drive
NJHS, on behalf of LCAC, is sponsoring a snack food drive. If you are willing to donate, please deposit items in boxes located in the front lobby, the top of the stairs, or by the cafeteria. Items desired are: trail mix, small bags of chips, sweet snacks such as, Rick Krispie Treats and fruit snacks, small drinks, granola bars, and protein bars. Collection will start on March 1st and end on March 22nd.
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Young Scholar and Techstravaganza
Students who were identified in elementary school as being a Young Scholar and are currently a member of our SCMS Young Scholars Schoology Group have been invited to attend Techstravaganza on Saturday, May 18 between 10AM - 4PM. This event is planned by TJHSST students and incorporates hands-on activities and mind-blowing activities. If your student has a passion for STEM, this opportunity allows them to embark on their own STEM journey.
To learn more about Techstravaganza, click here. If you are interested in attending with your family, please email Dana Gorman, Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, at dwgorman@fcps.edu by March 7 and include the words “Techstravaganza” in the subject line of your email.
Ramadan
Throughout the year, as we celebrate and recognize various cultural holidays and observances, families are encouraged to contact their Ms. Jenny Payne, Director of Student Services, japayne2@fcps.edu regarding accommodations, including but not limited to those around lunch, prayer/meditation and silent reflection spaces and times, and instruction.
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April is the Month of the Military Child
South County Middle School invites our military students and their families to a celebration breakfast on Thursday, April 18, 2024, from 8-9am. FCPS defines military students as those with a parent or stepparent who is active-duty military, serving in the reserves or National Guard, or recently retired from service.
This will be a time for us to celebrate and honor the sacrifices made by our military students, and the commitment of their families. We want to provide an opportunity for our military families to connect with each other and with our school community, as well as introduce our Military Family Life Counselor and celebrate our Purple Star School status.
Please RSVP using this google form. If you are unable to attend but would still like your military student to participate, please email Melissa Shaffer mjshaffer@fcps.edu.
💜 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.
We have raised $3,268 towards our $12,000 goal. To entice student participation, we are holding a contest between the 8th grade teams. Remember to include your student’s team color when asking friends and family to donate. All we need to reach our goal is for each student to raise $30. We have until April 15th to continue to raise money for the food packaging event.
Please continue to share this link http://tinyurl.com/RHSDonationSCMS.
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Little-Known Secrets of Paying for College
On March 20th @ 6 PM, the College Funding Coach® will present their Little-Known Secrets of Paying for College workshop.
With the cost of college so high, parents can simply no longer wait until their student is in high school to start efficiently planning for the cost of college. As most parents are realizing, if they wait until their child is in high school to start saving for college, it’s the equivalent of waiting three years before retirement to start putting money aside for their golden years.
The College Funding Coach® is here to help families figure out HOW to pay for it and still retire one day. You'll discover strategies that may enable you to qualify for financial aid, sources for scholarships, and strategies for maximizing your wealth and minimizing your tax exposure, giving you greater cash flow for funding a college education.
Please join us on March 20th @ 6 PM. This is information you can't afford to miss! To reserve your seat, please Register Here. I've attached a flyer about The College Funding Coach webinar.
Little-Known Secrets of Paying for College
South County High School Summer Camps
South County High School Boys Basketball Camp Flyer
South County High School Girls Basketball Camp Flyer
South County High School Volleyball Camp
 Parenting Classes
PEP Master Classes help families create a solid foundation for raising children. These online classes provide tools to build a cooperative, calm, and connected family. Families can search https://dev.pepparent.org/masterclasses/# for learning options.
Family Engagement Survey
📩 Coming this Sunday to your email inbox...The bi-annual FCPS Family Engagement Survey! This is your chance to give feedback on your school's welcoming environment, communication, and other topics. Learn more on the FCPS website:
https://bit.ly/FESURVEY2024
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