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 Hello Mustangs,
What can I say? It has been another great week at South County Middle School. We hope your student has been thriving at school and can speak to you about the fantastic things happening in their classrooms. If not, we have Back to School Night scheduled for Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Doors will open at 5:45 p.m., and we look forward to seeing you there. As always, please let me know if you have any questions, feedback, or concerns. We hope you enjoy the Labor Day weekend and are excited to welcome students back on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
Justin Simmons | Principal | South County Middle School
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UPCOMING DATES
August 30-September 2 - No School - Labor Day Holiday
September 5 - Back to School Night
September 25-26 - Picture Days
October 8 - Information Session for TJHSST
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Cell Phones
Review FCPS’ cell phone expectations by grade level with your child and help keep our classrooms free of distractions! If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call our 703-690-5500.
On September 3rd, we will start collecting cell phones of students who do not follow the cell phone policy.
On September 9th, we will implement FCPS’ progressive discipline for students who violate the cell phone policy.
- You will receive an email from our admin team if your student does not abide by the cell phone policy.
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First Violation
- Staff Response: the phone is confiscated and given to the front office. The student can pick up their phone at the end of the school day. A parent/guardian is notified.
- Discipline: the student receives a warning and it is logged in SIS.
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Second Violation
- Staff Response: the phone is confiscated and given to the front office. The student can pick up their phone at the end of the school day. A parent/guardian is notified.
- Discipline: the student receives detention and it is logged in SIS.
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Third Violation
- Staff Response: the phone is confiscated and given to the front office. A parent/guardian is notified. A parent/guardian or designee must pick up the phone. The phone is not released to the student.
- Discipline: the student receives detention, a parent/guardian conference is held, and it is documented in SIS.
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Fourth Violation (and all other subsequent violations)
- Staff Response: the phone is confiscated and given to the front office. A parent/guardian is notified. A parent/guardian or designee must pick up the phone. The phone is not released to the student.
- Discipline: phone privileges are lost for 20 consecutive school days and it is logged in SIS. For each of these 20 days, the student will report to the front office at the beginning of each day to turn over their phone until the end of the day.
PE Spirit Wear - Last Chance
Please consider sporting some new South County Spirit Wear and helping the PE department fund new equipment! The online store is open now and closes Friday August 30th! Make sure to include your students PE teacher on the 2nd address line to help with easy delivery.
PE Spirit Wear
PTSO Membership
Welcome Back! The PTSO is looking forward to another great year! Become a member and help us provide grants for teachers and students and support all of our great events for the year! Keep up with all we have going on this year at MustangPTSO.org or follow us on Facebook at South County Middle School PTSO.
Upcoming events:
10/11 Bingo Night
10/23 General Membership Meeting
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Chromebooks
Each student has received a Chromebook. We ask that your student leave the shell protective case on their device, as students and families are responsible for any damage that occurs to the Chromebook. The amounts for lost and broken items related to the Chromebook are below.
Chromebook replacement (no case): $444
Charger replacement: $23
Case replacement: $43
Broken screen: $89
Broken keyboard/touchpad: $52
Top half of Chromebook sticker/marker removal: $30
Bottom half of Chromebook sticker/marker removal: $30
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener
All students in grades 3-12 have the opportunity to participate in the screener twice a year, in the fall and spring. The SEL Screener elevates the voices of our students by making sure their perspectives are considered in decision-making. Screener data is used to plan programming for the division, schools, and individual students. Division and school level results, which do not include individual student information, may be used by staff to improve SEL and mental wellness practices and to inform strategic plans. Division and school level results may also be shared with the community to describe the needs of our student body and provide opportunities for partnership. If you do not wish for your child to participate in the SEL screener, please complete the attached opt out form and return it to the school by Monday, October 7th.
SEL Screener Opt Out
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Military and Family Life Counselor
Alejandra Stephens, is the MFLC (Military and Family Life Counselor) for South County Middle School. As an MFLC she provides support to active-duty military children and their families (or those retired within 180 days/6 months). Ms. Stephens can provide free, nonmedical counseling to individuals, groups, and families during the school week on Thursdays, Fridays, and some Wednesdays to assist with adjusting to SCMS community and enhancing social, academic, and emotional skills to support the wellbeing of military students and their families.
Please sign and submit the consent form so that your military child can receive services from the MFLC during the school year.
Military Child Consent Form
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Picture Day
Picture Day is Coming - Picture Day is coming! It will be held on September 25th & 26th during PE periods in the Lecture Hall. Get ready to say “cheese” and don’t forget – please don’t wear green. You will be able to view your student's picture before purchasing.
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Update Your Child’s Immunizations and Records
Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up-to-date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school.
You can check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to a school’s front office.
If your child needs a vaccine, please make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or access other local services. If needed, families may also provide other immunization documentation including a healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption or a notarized Religious Exemption Form.
Find more information on immunizations on the FCPS website.
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