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Happy Friday, Families!
As we wrap up another high-energy week, we’re looking ahead to a busy and productive few days ahead. Next week, SCMS will be hosting our pyramid’s 6th graders for tours, and we are so excited to welcome our future Mustangs. As well, our 8th graders will taking their first SOL of the Spring, the Integrated Reading and Writing (IRW) exam, on Tuesday morning, while our 7th graders will be taking a practice exam. We hope all of our 8th graders will get a good night of sleep on Monday and will come in ready to do their best. Next week is also a March Madness Spirit Week sponsored by our SGA, so please see the note below on the fun spirit days. Thanks for staying in the know with us! Middle school moves fast, so we appreciate you taking a few minutes to catch up on the latest updates and deadlines.
Jamey Chianetta | Interim Principal | South County Middle School
Calendar Reminders
Friday, March 20 - No School, Eid al-Fitr
Friday, March 27 - Two Hour Early Release, End of Quarter
Monday, March 30-April 3 - Spring Break
Monday, April 6 - No School, Teacher Workday
Friday, April 10 - No School, School Planning Day
April Statewide Election: No School for Students
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled.
Fairfax County Public Schools will still exceed the required number of instructional hours for students, as set by the Virginia Department of Education.
March Madness Spirit Week
Monday, March 16 – Jersey Day
Tuesday, March 17 – Adam Sandler Day or Wear Green
Wednesday, March 18 – College Gear Day
Thursday, March 19 – 90s/Y2K Day
Updated Chromebook Replacement Costs
Each student received a Chromebook in August. 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, damaged, and broken items related to the Chromebook are below.
$601.00 Lost or damaged chromebook replacement (no case)
$ 52.00 Broken keyboard/touchpad
$ 84.00 Broken Screen
$ 34.00 Case placement
$ 6.00 Laptop Fan
$ 28.00 Lost or damaged cables/power cords
$ 30.00 Top half of chromebook sticker/marker removal
$ 30.00 Bottom half of the chromebook sticker/marker removal
Phones Off, Learning On
FCPS’ cell phone policy helps students focus, learn, and engage. When students put their phones away, they have more face-to-face interactions with their peers and teachers and more opportunities to develop resilience and problem-solving skills. Please remind your child that:
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Cell phones and personal devices (earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell).
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Smart watches that serve a dual purpose may be worn, but the phone features (texting, Internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when phone use is prohibited.
If you need to contact your child during the school day, please call our front office at [phone number]. Visit our cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions.
Reading Opens the World Family Literacy Fair
FCFT is hosting at the Lorton Community Center this Saturday, March 14th from 10am-2pm. I am attaching the flyer in English and Spanish and hope you will share with your school community.
Families will be able to select 10 free books per child, up to 30 per family. Educators can select up to 50 free books for their classroom library. We will have books for all ages from early readers through young adult.
Parent Acknowledgment of Course Requests for Next School Year
As the academic advising and course selection period draws to a close, we want to ensure all families feel confident about their child's educational path. A new feature in SIS ParentVUE allows parents and guardians to easily review and acknowledge their student's course requests for the 2026-27 school year. Please contact [INSERT COUNSELING CONTACT] for support or assistance. To access this feature:
- Log in to your ParentVUE account.
- Navigate to the Course Request module.
- Review your student’s course request list for next school year.
- To complete the acknowledgment, click Student Info in the left menu.
- Click Edit Information.
- In the Course Request Acknowledgment field, update the acknowledgment field to Yes.
- Click Save Changes.
Families have until Friday, March 27, to review and acknowledge course requests via this new feature.
Visit the FCPS SIS ParentVUE account overview webpage for more instructions and screenshots of this process.
Family Engagement Survey Open Through March 23
FCPS is administering our Family Engagement Survey, which will be open through Monday, March 23. Your feedback is critical in helping us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools.
Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment.
- Communication.
- Student success.
- Advocacy.
- Family and school partnerships.
- Community partnerships.
The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Parents/caregivers will receive a survey link via email from FCPS on March 9. A survey link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available at each school. Please stay tuned for more information.
South County High School Basketball Camp
Get ready to level up your game this summer! The South County High School Stallions are hosting two action-packed sessions of basketball camp, and we want you on the court with our District and Region championship-winning program.
Camp Details
- Session 1: June 22–26
- Session 2: June 29–July 3
- Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM daily
- Cost: $195.00 per session
Learn from the best at the home of the Patriot District and Occoquan Region Champions. Whether you're looking to sharpen your fundamentals or compete at a high level, our camp provides the perfect environment to grow your skills.
Don’t wait! Spots fill up fast! Register now at www.stallionsboysbasketball.com.
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 County Seeking Budget Input
About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. They are currently reviewing the county’s 2027 Fiscal Year Advertised Budget and are considering possible adjustments before the final county budget is adopted in May. Provide the county with feedback on how you would like your tax dollars spent by completing this survey.
Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
Connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Her Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on:
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Tuesday, March 17, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., at Glen Forest Elementary School.
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Monday, March 23, at Ravensworth Elementary School.
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Monday, April 13, at Belle View Elementary School.
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Monday, April 20, at Westgate Elementary School.
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Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School.
Click on a date to register to attend that event. Registration is not required, but helps with planning, especially for child care and interpretation services. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
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