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 Hello Mustangs,
We have wrapped up our fourth week of school, and a lot has happened. Our students have met their counselor through their Social Studies classes, participated in an ice cream social if they completed the summer reading challenge, learned about the After-School Program (starts 9/16/24), obtained information about the School Musical Interest Meeting, and so much more! Additionally, next week marks the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15- October 15). As always, please contact us to share any feedback, questions, or concerns. Enjoy the weekend, and we look forward to seeing everyone on Monday.
Justin Simmons | Principal | South County Middle School
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UPCOMING DATES
September 25-26 - Picture Days
October 8 - Information Session for TJHSST
October 11 - Bingo Night, Sponsored by the PTSO
October 23 - PTSO General Membership Meeting
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Fall Immunization Clinic at South County Middle School
South County Middle School will host a School Site Immunization Clinic on October 9, 2024, in collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD). Only students enrolled at South County Middle School may participate in the clinic.
The following immunizations will be offered during school hours at the School Immunization Clinic:
- Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) Vaccine
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine
Find additional information for each vaccine.
If you would like your child to receive immunizations as part of the School Site Immunization Clinic, you must first provide:
- A copy of their immunization records (if available).
- A copy of the front and back of their insurance card (if applicable). Insurance is not required.
Please bring your signed consent form to our front office by October 2, 2024 in order for your child to participate. If your child is insured, please submit a copy of the front and back of your child’s insurance to our front office as well. You may contact our school’s public health nurse, Ms. Faustina Sarpong at fsarpong@fcsp.edu with any immunization questions.
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Schedule Changes
We’ve had an incredible start to the school year, and it's hard to believe how quickly these first four weeks have flown by! We are incredibly proud of how smoothly our students have settled into their routines and how eager they are to engage and learn each day. Their enthusiasm and perseverance are truly remarkable!
At this point, we are no longer accepting schedule change requests. We believe in the importance of helping students grow and thrive in the environments they've been placed. Our focus now is on supporting them as they continue to bloom where they’ve been planted, encouraging them to make the most of every opportunity in their current classes.
Your Student Services Team
Parental Digital Consent (PDC)
Paper forms and manual processing are things of the past! Families can now provide parent consent directly and easily online, and school staff can efficiently manage and track these consents digitally in the new Parent Digital Consent system. It also supports multiple language translations to ensure accessibility for families.
Directions on how families can access the PDC are available on the public website, along with step-by-step instructional videos in multiple languages.
Notification of Registration Opportunity
World Language Credit By Exam(WLCBE)
In response to the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of our community, students in grades 7-12 are offered the opportunity to take the World Languages Credit By Exam (WLCBE) each fall. The WLCBE assesses language proficiency in languages other than English and recognizes the strengths that our students bring as effective communicators in multiple languages. This assessment may be used to award world language credits towards graduation, determine course placement for language courses offered in FCPS, and fulfill the world languages requirements for the Virginia Seal of Biliteracy: Seal of Biliteracy | Virginia Department of Education
The exam is offered in the fall each school year. A student may participate in the exam two times per language, once per year, between grades 7 and 12. In other words, students have two chances per language to earn credits by taking the exam. Students who wish to take the exam should be able to proficiently understand and communicate in the testing language, and will be asked to listen, read, speak, write/type, and/or sign/interpret for ASL. For more information on how to prepare for the exam and scoring criteria you may visit our website: World Languages Credit By Exam | Fairfax County Public Schools (fcps.edu). Please complete and submit the form hyperlinked below to your student’s counselor by October 4th. Hard copies of the registration form are available in Student Services. NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Please contact your student’s counselor with any questions.
World Language Credit By Exam (WLCBE) Notification and Registration Form | Fairfax County Public Schools (fcps.edu)
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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.
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Beauty and the Beast Musical
There will be an interest meeting on Sept 17th for any student interested in participating (acting or tech team) for Beauty and the Beast production. The Auditions are September 25th.
Students can pick up the forms for auditioning and being a part of tech team outside Room A174
Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)
The SR&R document explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses. Parents using SIS ParentVUE will be prompted to sign the document when logging in to that platform. A printable version of the document with a signature sheet is available on the SR&R webpage. This form should be signed and returned by Friday, September 30.
 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions.
The next event is scheduled for Monday, September 23, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Newington Forest Elementary School. Click on the date to register. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Caregiver Checklist
- New Food Options at FCPS
- Early Release Mondays at Elementary Schools
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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