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Hello Mustangs,
Next week, our 7th-grade students will participate in their Science MWEE field trips from Tuesday, October 27 through Friday, October 30. On Wednesday, October 28, please join us for our PTSO General Membership Meeting at 6:00 PM either in the main conference room or via zoom. Our Lights On After School family trivia event begins at 5:45 PM in the lecture hall. Additionally, Friday, October 30 marks the end of the first quarter with a 2-hour early release. Students are welcome to wear appropriate costumes to school on October 30, but please remember that no face coverings, blood, or toy weapons are allowed.
Please also take a moment to complete the Federal Impact Aid Survey. You can easily complete the form online through your ParentVUE account. If you prefer to fill out a paper copy, printed forms will be sent home with students on November 4 or before. Thank you for your continued support and help in keeping our school community connected and thriving!
Kathy Quigley, Interim Principal
South County Middle School
Upcoming Dates
Calendar Reminder: Quarter End
Early Release and Student Holidays
Friday, October 30, is the last day of the first quarter. Students will have a two-hour early release. Schools will be closed for students on Monday, November 2, and Tuesday, November 3. See the complete school year calendar.
SIS ParentVUE will be unavailable for students and parents during end-of-quarter updates from Friday, October 30, at 4 p.m. to Monday, November 9, at 9 a.m.
Monday-Friday, October 26-30 - Spooky Spirt Week
Spooky Spirit Week
- Monday, October 26 - Twin Day
- Tuesday, October 27 - Soccer Moms vs BBQ Dads
- Wednesday, October 28 - Adam Sandler Day
- Thursday, October 29 - Decades Day
- Friday, October 30 - Costume Day (No masks, weapons or blood)
Tuesday-Friday, October 27-30 - Science MEWEE Field Trips
Wednesday, October 28 - PTSO General Membership Meeting
Wednesday, October 28 - Lights On After School
Friday, October 30 - TJHSST applications due
Friday, October 30 - End of Quarter, 2 Hour Early Release
Friday, October 30 - South County High School Trunk or Treat, 5 PM - 7 PM
Monday, November 2 - No School, School Planning Day
Tuesday, November 3 - No School, Teacher Work Day
Please Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. Schools will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, October 28.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is how we ensure we receive all the resources available to us from the federal government. For more information, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Register for ParentVUE
Maintain Access to Your Child’s Grades and Assignments: Download the New ParentVUE App
New ParentVUE and StudentVUE mobile apps launched in July. Be sure to download the new app before winter break. After that time, you will need to use the new mobile app or a web browser to access ParentVUE or StudentVUE.
For instructions on installing the new apps and learning more about the updated login process, visit ParentVUE and StudentVUE mobile app resources. If you need assistance, please submit a Parent Support Request.
Canned Food Drive!
We are asking for your support in donating canned food items. Donations will be collected from October 22 – November 13. We will have collection boxes placed in front of the building for students to drop off donations before they enter the building.
To ensure we can distribute everything safely and effectively, we kindly ask that you follow these guidelines:
- Please donate canned food items only (non-perishable canned goods such as soups, canned vegetables, canned fruits, and canned meats).
- Please check the expiration dates on all items prior to sending them in to ensure they are unexpired.
Students can drop off their canned donations in the collection bins located at the main entrance. Thank you so much for your generosity and support in making this initiative a success!
Outstanding Employee Award Nominations - NOW OPEN
The nominations for Outstanding Employees are now open. Please take a moment to think about who you would like to nominate for Outstanding New Teacher, Outstanding Teacher, Outstanding School Professional Staff Leader, Outstanding Educational Services Employee, and/or Outstanding Operational Services Employee. The categories have leader, educational services, and operational services employees have changed. Please take a look at the slides with category information on it. Nominations close on Tuesday, November 3rd.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Math Textbooks
Students currently enrolled in Algebra 1, Algebra 1 Honors, or Geometry Honors received their course textbooks in class this week. The textbooks should stay at home, in a safe and accessible place, for the remainder of the school year. Students are assigned a specific number textbook (indicated on the front inside cover) and are responsible for returning that textbook, in good condition, at the end of the year. The replacement costs for a missing or damaged textbook is $119.00, plus 5% shipping and handling.
Lights on After School
South County Middle School will host Lights On: After-School & VIP Reunion Family Trivia Night on Wednesday, October 28 from 5:45 PM-8:00 PM. This is open to families with students in our feeder elementary and middle schools. The evening will kick-off with a light dinner, hors d’oeuvres and a showcase highlighting our after-school activities, in the lecture hall. At 6:45 PM Trivia, with prizes, will be in the cafeteria. If you have any questions please contact Chris Woodby at cwwoodby@fcps.edu
Youth Survey - 8th Graders Only
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.
The survey will be administered on November 19th at South County Middle School.. A copy of the survey will be available to parents and/or caregivers online at https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-andwellness/youth-survey
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 and return it to your child's school counselor or using the Parental Digital Consent Portal no later than November 4, 2026. If you have already opted your child out of this survey using the Parental Digital Consent Portal, you do not need to complete the attached form.
PTSO
General Membership meeting
Join us on October 28th at 6pm in person or online or the first General Membership meeting. We will meet in the conference room in the main office, or use this Zoom link.
Membership
Please consider becoming a member of the PTSO this year. Your membership helps us to help the school in ways that FCPS does not. We have events for the students and also offer Instructional grants for the staff to be able to do some of those extra things for the students that otherwise would not happen. Also, you don't have to volunteer (unless you want to!)Â For more information about the PTSO and what we do check out our website www.mustangptso.org and to become a member PTSO Membership | South County Middle School PTSO
New Online Spirit Wear Shop
Our South County Back-to-School Sale is happening now! Save up to 35% OFF sitewide on brand-new spirit wear, fresh fall styles, and personalized gear for the whole family. Shop today and show your school pride SHOP HERE
Superintendent Community Conversations
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome! Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
Share Your Thoughts on Schools and Buildings in the Renovation Queue Survey
Whether you work in an FCPS school, have a child enrolled, or live near an FCPS school, please share your perspective about building conditions, how facilities affect teaching and learning, renovation priorities, and what information would help you better understand this process.
Look for the survey in your email from Friday, October 16. The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary, and all responses will be kept confidential. The survey will remain open until Saturday, October 31.
Did You Know? Bond Referendums Fund Facility Renovations
FCPS does not pay for facility renovations out of its general operating budget. Instead, Fairfax County voters decide on how much money FCPS can spend on capital improvement projects through bond referendums. Bonds are issued by the county to the school division and allow FCPS to renovate buildings without increasing taxes.
Learn more about bond referendums and how they support our schools on the Bond Referendum webpage.
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