Important Upcoming Dates
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12/07/24- 9am-2pm Auditorium- Silent Auction Fundraiser
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12/07/24- 9am-3pm- Annual Lorton Holiday Extravaganza
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12/10/24- Senior Ad Order deadline
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01/09/25- 7:00pm- Partners for Safe Teen Driving
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02/11/25- 7:00pm- Partners for Safe Teen Driving
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04/07/25 7:00pm- Partners for Safe Teen Driving
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06/04/25- 7:00pm- Class of 2025 Graduation (Eagle Bank)
Message from Dr. Khoshaba
Dear Stallion Families,
I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible partnership and support you provide to our school. Your encouragement, involvement, and trust make a profound impact on our students and staff every day. This season reminds us to reflect on the blessings in our lives, and I count our South County community as one of mine. Thank you for being an integral part of what makes our school so special.
Classroom Excellence in Full Swing!
During my observation of Ms. Blesi and Mrs. Dellavedova, I noticed exceptional teaching practices, including the effective use of a timer to pace students, superb rapport with students, and established routines fostering a focused learning environment. Their teamwork was seamless, as they co-taught with ease, engaging students in academic discussions about Quick Writes and guiding collaborative group analysis of writing samples—both highly effective strategies for deeper learning. It’s clear that their dynamic-duo approach and dedication make a "write" impact on student learning!
Living the Stallion Way!
Calling All Stallions!
This is my final reminder that I’m hosting our next Principal’s Student Advisory Council meeting on Wednesday, December 4, at 10:15 AM. I look forward to students sharing their feedback about our new cell phone and grading policies. Students can sign up using the QR code in the picture below, which is also posted on flyers throughout the school. I look forward to hearing from our amazing Stallions!
WOW!
I would like to provide a correction to last week’s newsletter regarding the hearts displayed on various doors throughout the school. This wonderful positivity project was sponsored by the Women of the World Club. Thank you again for spreading kindness and including my door in this thoughtful initiative!
Undercover Spirit!
I recently came across an article in Education Week that introduced the concept of an “underground spirit day,” where school staff participate in a spirit day without informing the students. The idea is to see if students can recognize the subtle ways in which staff members come together. We decided to try this on Tuesday, with several departments participating in “Comfy Day,” and the results were fantastic! Throughout the day, students asked why staff members were wearing pajamas to work. It was a fun and engaging way to show students that while our staff is professional, we can also bring creativity and enjoyment to our work.
Stallion Spotlight:
This week, we’re shining a spotlight on one of our exceptional teachers, Ms. Jennifer Martin! Originally from upstate New York, just outside of Albany, Ms. Martin spent her summers hiking in the Adirondacks, waterskiing, and swimming. With over 24 years of teaching experience, she is the proud mother of three children: Casey, 19, who serves in the U.S. Coast Guard; Olivia, a senior at SOCO; and Sebastian, a sophomore at SOCO.
In her free time, Ms. Martin enjoys wakeboarding, waterskiing, swimming, and hiking during the summer, and downhill skiing, crafting, and baking in the winter. She also loves to travel year-round. Ms. Martin became a teacher because she values the rewarding moment when a student learns something new. She especially enjoys working with high schoolers because they are dynamic, engaging, and incredibly fun.
Spotlight: Days of Joy.
One of my favorite aspects of being a principal is when I get to brag on our students. This week, the bragging turns to three of our JROTC cadets, who recently participated in the Springhill Community’s Veteran’s event. Three of our students, Cadet Major Daniel Dodds (not pictured), Cadet Major Oliver Mack and Cadet Captain Braylon Brogan presented our Colors, rendering other military honors, escorting veteran honorees, and greeting attendees. These three Stallions made a remarkable impact on our local community, and we all stand in support of them representing SoCo in such a special way!
Wishing our entire community a joyful and restful Thanksgiving break! We hope you enjoy this time with family and friends. We'll see you in December, ready to finish the calendar year strong!
Sincerely,
Kambar
#StandStrong
Enjoy your holidays with beautiful poinsettias and support your South County Class of 2025
Poinsettia Sales help lower the cost of our Senior Trip.
The two Seniors who sell the most poinsettias will win a FREE SENIOR TRIP TICKET. (value up to $75.00) Start selling now until December 1st.
Here’s how it works:
- Get a copy of the order form here
- Go out and get pre-orders from family, friends, businesses in your community, your church—anyone who wants to support the senior class
- Each 8” poinsettia costs $15.00; cash or checks (made out to South County High School, notation Senior Trip)
- All orders and payments are due December 1st. Please give your orders and money collected to Mrs. Martin or Mrs. Dellavedova, (room B146) or drop in the main office.
- Poinsettias MUST be picked up on the loading dock on December 5th. HAPPY SELLING!!
Contact jlmartin@fcps.edu or jdellavedova@fcps.edu
Poinsettias are an ideal way to add beauty and color to your home, office, or church this holiday season.
These vibrant plants also make a great gift. Poinsettia blooms maintain their bright colors through New Years with proper care. Avoid freezing temperatures and drafty areas. Keep soil moist, but not wet. Be careful to not over water. Plants will be delivered Dec 5th to SCHS.
Purchase an Ad in the
2024/25 Winter Sports Program
for Seniors participating in Winter Sports
¼ page - $100
½ page - $200
Spotlight your Senior or celebrate a group of Senior Athletes
Proceeds benefit the South County High School Athletic Boosters Club
2024/25 Winter Sports Program -
Senior Ad Order must be received by
December 10, 2024
Receive one free Program per purchased ad!
Please place your order on the SCABC Square site:
https://south-county-athletic-booster-club.square.site/athletic-programs
Email pictures, Senior ad text, and questions to: Elena Jordon – scabcsponsorship@gmail.com
As we gear up for the Annual Holiday Extravaganza on Dec 7, don’t forget we host a Silent Auction during this event. If you own a business (or even if you do not!), we’d love for you to consider an in-kind donation of a basket or service to be auctioned. All donations are tax deductible, and proceeds go directly back to the students at South County. It’s a great way to get your business seen and heard by the Northern Virginia Community!
If you’d like to offer a donation or want more information, reach out to Melanie Cummings at SouthCountyBandBoosters@gmail.com.
All donations need to be received by November 29. We can arrange to pick up any donations, or they can also be mailed to the school at:
SCHS Band Boosters
8501 Silverbrook Rd
Lorton, VA 22079
Parents of Current 10th graders,
South County will be hosting 4 sessions of PSTD - Partners for Safe Teen Driving this school year. If your student is currently enrolled in HPE 10 it is mandatory that they attend ONE of the sessions with a parent/guardian. The session dates are as follows: Jan 9, 2025, Feb. 11, 2025 and April 7, 2025. The presentations are held in the auditorium and begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:45 and lock at 7:00 p.m. – no late arrivals permitted.
Presentations last approximately 90 minutes.
Any questions please reach out to Maureen Saale- mgsaale@fcps.edu
PTSO
South County High School PTSO is partnering with Seasonal Roots, a local online farmers market, to bring healthy, delicious food to our community, to support local farmers and artisans, and to raise money to support the All Night Grad Party for our seniors!
Seasonal Roots is an online farmers market that delivers “dirt to doorstep” to families in Maryland and Virginia. Each week the market offers more than 150 items that are all grown and produced locally, sustainably, and ethically. Market items include fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, vegan specialties and more.
As part of this fundraiser for ANGP - new customers can join Seasonal Roots for 50% off the membership fee (a $25 savings!)
PLUS for every new customer who signs up (and places their first order), a $20 donation will be made to South County PTSO! WIN-WIN for everyone! Be sure to use promotional code SOCOANGP at https://www.seasonalroots.com/socoangp.
ALL ANGP LINKS
Lorton Holiday Extravaganza & Craft Show Publicity
It’s time to spread the word…The South County PTSO is looking for Student and Parent Volunteers to distribute flyers promoting the 19th Annual Lorton Holiday Extravaganza & Craft Show. Please take a moment to check out our Sign-up Genius and see if you can spare an hour or two! All students will receive volunteer credits.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0949ACAF2BAAFD0-51298810-2024
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter @LortonSCHSCraft or @SCHSCraftShow and Instagram!
We are excited to announce that parents are now able to enter ONLY full day absences through ParentVue.
Please be sure to specify in the notes the reason for the absence. If you have to report a late arrival, early release or an absence longer than 2 days, please call or email the attendance office at 703-446-1625 or southcountyhigh.attendance@fcps.edu. Thank you!
Phone: 703-446-1625
OPTION 1- ALL DAY ABSENCE
OPTION 2- LATE ARRIVAL
OPTION 3- EARLY RELEASE
(CALL OR EMAIL FIRST THING IN THE MORNING TO REPORT EARLY RELEASE)
- Handwritten notes are acceptable*
- Call/email/note must come from parent/guardian, NOT the student*
- Please always leave a message, they are checked constantly*
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