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 Hello Mustangs,
It has been a fun and exciting week at South County Middle School. We adjusted our Learning Seminar schedule to ensure students had the maximum time needed for lessons and support, reincorporated our HORSE cards, and added some new additions to the After-School Program. Speaking of HORSE cards, we provide rewards to students who receive them. Please let us know if you are open to donating chips, candy, or other items to support this initiative. Thank you for all you do, and as always, please contact us to share any feedback, questions, or concerns. Enjoy the weekend, and we look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday.
Justin Simmons | Principal | South County Middle School
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UPCOMING DATES
October 12 - Free Immunization Clinic at Frost Middle School, 9 AM - 5 PM
October 14 - Staff Development Day/Student Holiday
October 16 - Coffee with the Principal (add more info below)
October 23 - PTSO General Membership Meeting
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Mustang Makeover Fundraiser
Mustang Makeover Fundraiser has begun! Students can set up their own fundraising link by using the link below.
This fundraiser will help with school rebranding, school beautification, after school programming and Special Projects for Enrichment Programming coming in 2nd quarter.
For more information or questions please contact the PTSO at info@mustangptso.org.
Mustang Makeover Donations
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Coffee with the Principal
We will be hosting the first Coffee with the Principal on Wednesday, October 16th from 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM in the lecture hall. This is open to the first 50 parent/guardians that sign up.
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Fairfax County Youth Survey
The Fairfax County Youth Survey, a collaboration between the Fairfax County School Board and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, is a comprehensive, anonymous, and voluntary survey given each year to students in grades 6, 8, 10 and 12. The survey examines behaviors, experiences, and other factors that influence the health and well-being of Fairfax County's youth. The results, published each year at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/youthsurvey, identify trends and areas of need, providing a snapshot of the county's youth and serving as a barometer of the community's effectiveness in fostering healthy choices in young people.
South County Middle School will be administering the Fairfax County Youth Survey on November,18, 2024 during Learning Seminar.
While it is our hope that as many students as possible will participate, if you do not wish for your child to take part in the Youth Survey, please complete the form linked here and return it to your child's school counselor no later than November 8, 2024. If you have already opted your child out of this survey using the Parental Digital Consent Portal you do not need to provide additional information to the school counselor.
Reminder: The fall window for Full-time AAP Referrals Closes on October 15, 2024.
Parents/guardians of students in seventh or eighth grade who meet the requirements listed below and would like their student considered for full-time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time (Level IV) Referral Form to our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, Dana Gorman (dwgorman@fcps.edu), no later than October 15, 2024.
Requirements for Fall AAP Screening:
- Students new to FCPS schools as of January 1, 2024 - October 15, 2024
- A family enrolling in one of FCPS schools for the first time
- A family re-enrolling a child in FCPS schools after being gone last school year (regardless of where they lived)
- A child who was enrolled in FCPS in Kindergarten - 3rd grade left and re-enrolled in FCPS schools in 7th grade.
Forms for full-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted.
For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.
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Bingo Night - New Date
Bingo Night has been rescheduled to November 15th from 6:30-8pm. Come join us for food, fun and games. Tickets are available at the link below and include bingo cards, a marker and a drink or $7.
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Bingo Night Tickets - Buy Here!
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PTSO All Access Pass
Introducing an ALL ACCESS PASS to all PTSO events (except 8th grade dance)!
It will include entry to:
Bingo (15 Nov, $7) Winterfest (13 Dec, $5) Basketball Game (7 Mar, $5)
Volleyball Game (25 Apr, $5) TGIT (15 May, $10)
…and our first ever Teen Night ($5) which is planned for late Jan/early Feb!
*BONUS* for 8th graders! VIP entry to 8th grade dance! This pass will grant entry to a special VIP door to avoid the line! It was looooongggggg last year!
Purchase the pass for $30! Only 50 passes available!
Please let us know if you have any questions!
PTSO All Access Pass Purchase
Box Tops for Education
Don't forget to scan your receipts for Box Tops. If you haven't already, download the app and select South County Middle School as your school of choice! Every little bit helps the PTSO help the School!
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School Pictures are Ready!
View and order at Josten's Login for Pictures
- SOUTH COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
- Event Code: FE122124
- Images are secured using the email address(es) provided to us by the school.
National School Lunch Week
Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) is celebrating National School Lunch Week from October 14-October 18. National School Lunch Week (NSLW) is a celebration of the federal National School Lunch Program (NSLP), which provides millions of children a nutritious meal each school day. Last school year, FNS served over 13 million lunches to students! This year’s NSLW theme is “Find Your School Lunch Treasure.”
On October 16, all school cafeterias will participate in “X Marks the Tray”, where lucky students can find a sticker on the bottom of their hot entree container randomly. This can be redeemed for our popular whole grain, reduced sugar sweet treat at the end of the lunch period. Encourage students to check their entree containers for a sticker after eating and bring the container to the cashier by the end of the lunch period to receive their sweet treat.
 District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)
If you prefer to have an abbreviated way to share district news, consider sharing the language below in your newsletter. Please edit the list of topics to best fit the needs of your community.
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FCPS NewsIn case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Learn About Lexia for Literacy
- Schools Win Exemplar Awards
- Upcoming Community Conversations
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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SPANISH:En caso de que se lo haya perdido en FCPS This Week, la división escolar compartió actualizaciones sobre los siguientes temas y otros:
- Más información sobre Lexia para la Alfabetización
- Escuelas ganan Premios Ejemplares
- Próximas conversaciones con la comunidad
Lea FCPS Esta Semana para aprender más sobre estos temas. Si aún no recibe este boletín semanal, suscríbase hoy mismo.
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