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 Hello Mustangs,
It has been a phenomenal week at South County Middle School. We had what we deem “concert week” this week, where our Orchestra, Band, and Chorus students had various performances throughout the week. As we approach winter break, please know that our National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is sponsoring a Holiday Food Drive to donate needed supplies for the Lorton Community Action Center food pantry. Items you can donate are as follows: jasmine rice, basmati rice, canned chicken, canned tuna, pasta sauce, cereal, and oatmeal. We hope you can participate in the December 4-18 food drive. Again, thank you for all you do, and please contact us to share any feedback, questions, or concerns. Enjoy your weekend, and we look forward to seeing everyone on Monday.
Justin Simmons | Principal | South County Middle School
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UPCOMING DATES
December 9 - Boundary Review Community Meeting at Mount Vernon High School, 6:30 pm, Register
December 13 - PTSO Winterfest
December 16 - 20 - NJHS Spirit Week
December 19 - PTSO Fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse
December 23 - January 5 - Winter Break
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NJHS Spirit Week
- 12/16 (Monday): Pajama Day
- 12/17 (Tuesday): Twin Day
- 12/18 (Wednesday): Team Color Day
- 12/19 (Thursday): Jersey Day
- 12/20 (Friday): Ugly Sweater Day
Gift Card Drive
As the weather cools and we head into this season of gratitude, we are reaching out to ask for your help. We are currently collecting gift cards to assist South County MS families in need. Gift cards to Food Lion, Giant, Walmart, and Target will go directly to families of students facing food insecurity and/or requiring assistance with necessities and seasonal support. Even small donations can make a big impact.
Gift cards are being collected now with a first due date of December 13th. Gift cards can be donated at any time and will be used to support our families throughout the year. They can be dropped off in a box in the front office or sent with your child in an envelope - Attention: School Social Worker. We are thankful to have such a generous and caring community and truly appreciate your support!
Questions? Please contact our School Social Worker, Director of Student Services, or Systems of Support Advisor (SOSA) at the following e-mail address: SCMSassistance@fcps.edu.
Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
All families should complete a Federal Impact Aid Survey as soon as possible. The form is available in ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in).
Please complete the form for each school-aged child in your household. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. The funds support all Fairfax County public schools and centers. Visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page to learn more.
Reminder: Spring Window for Full-time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15, 2024
Parents/guardians of students in seventh grade who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time advanced academic programs in eighth grade may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, Dana Gorman dwgorman@fcps.edu, no later than December 15, 2024. Please include “Full-time AAP referral” in the subject line of your email.
Forms for Full-Time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted.
Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of the portfolio that was submitted after they have been turned in for central selection by
emailing Dana Gorman at dwgorman@fcps.edu.
For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.
Updated ParentVUE and StudentVUE app closure dates for Second and Third Quarters
Based on feedback received from the school community during the first quarter closure, IS/IT teams revisited the scheduled dates for closing Gradebook and Report Card modules in ParentVUE and StudentVUE. Moving forward, the app closure will be updated to align with the actual quarter end dates. This change will allow students and families to view their assignments and grades until the last day of the quarter. The gradebook windows for teachers have not changed.
The dates for Quarter 2 and Quarter 3 grade book closure for students and parents are updated on the Hub to reflect alignment for Quarter 2 & Quarter 3 end dates.
Quarter 2 - Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 4:00 p.m. until Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 6:00 a.m. Quarter 3 - Friday, March 28, 2025, 4:00 p.m. until Monday, April 7, 2025, 6:00 a.m.
Please refer to the following HUB link for the updated timeline: https://hub.fcps.edu/it-fasteam/sis-dates-deadlines
Help us provide a treat for the staff before winter break!
Staff Treat Sign Up
Winterfest
Winterfest will take place on December 13th. Tickets are on sale now! They include one drink, cupcake decorating and one raffle ticket.
South County Middle School PTSO
Please consider volunteering and or donating to make this event a success again this year.
Winterfest Donation Sign Up
Winterfest Student Entrepreneurs
We are looking for Students interested in being entrepreneurs this year! We had some amazing things for sale last year and look forward to what our talented students come up with year! If you are interested please contact us by December 9th at info@mustangptso.org
Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser
Join us in Woodbridge on December 19th for another dine-in fundraiser.
  Attend a Boundary Review Community Meeting
Boundary Review Community Meetings provide a great opportunity for families, staff, and community members to share their thoughts and questions, and learn more about the boundary review process. The schedule of remaining meetings is below:.
Family and community members are able to attend one or all of the meetings. You may want to attend a meeting in your region, but are free to attend a meeting in another region if that works better for their schedule.
Visit the Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage to register or view other community meeting dates. Also, sign up to receive our School Boundary Review newsletter
Update on Potential Changes to Middle School Start Times
At Tuesday’s School Board work session, staff from Prismatic Services, Inc., presented options for adjusting start times at FCPS middle schools. As a reminder, Prismatic is charged with developing an action plan to help the School Board reach its goal of starting middle school at or after 8 a.m.
The presentation includes five options for adjusting middle school start times based on the consultant’s analysis from community forums, surveys, and interviews with staff, parents, associations, and other groups. The School Board will provide next steps to the superintendent.
Watch a video of the work session. Visit the Middle School Start Times webpage for more information on the project.
⏰ Actualización de Cambios Potenciales a los Horarios de Comienzo de las Escuelas IntermediasEn la sesión de trabajo de la Junta Escolar del martes, personal de Prismatic Services, Inc. presentó opciones para ajustar las horas de comienzo en las escuelas intermedias de FCPS. Como recordatorio, Prismatic está encargado de desarrollar un plan de acción para ayudar a la Junta Escolar a alcanzar su meta de empezar las escuelas intermedias a las 8 a.m. o después.La presentación incluye cinco opciones para ajustar las horas de comienzo de las escuelas intermedias basado en el análisis del consultor de los foros de la comunidad, encuestas, y entrevistas con el personal, padres, asociaciones, y otros grupos. El Consejo Escolar proporcionará los próximos pasos al superintendente.Vea un video de la sesión de trabajo. Visite la página web sobre el Horario de Inicio de las Escuelas Intermedias para obtener más información sobre el proyecto.
District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)
FCPS NewsIn case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Family Academy Orientation
- Literacy Resources
- Winter Programs and Activities
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
En caso de que se lo haya perdido en FCPS This Week, la división escolar compartió actualizaciones sobre los siguientes temas y otros:
- Orientación de la Academia Familiar
- Recursos de alfabetización
- Programas y actividades de invierno
Lea FCPS Esta Semana para aprender más
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