John Champe Knightly News

This week was one for the memories. Students outdid themselves with great spirit attire each day, we hosted an anniversary ceremony to commemorate ten years of excellence achieved and many more to follow, and SCA hosted a fantastic series of Homecoming activities, culminating with an incredible dance experience Saturday night. Thank you, students, staff, and community for your participation and encouragement!

Calendar Reminders

Wednesday, Oct. 5: School holiday

Monday, Oct. 10: School holiday

Wednesday, Oct. 12: PSAT and senior meetings

Monday, Oct. 24: School holiday

Friday, October 21: Last day to turn in quarter one work

Friday, October 28: Last day of quarter one

October 27-28: Senior portrait make-ups

October 31-Nov. 1: Teacher work days

Student Safety

Students are continuing to cross Northstar at the Sacred Mountain intersection. As a reminder, there is no crosswalk at this location and it is extremely hazardous. Please have a conversation with your student about using the crosswalk located at the Conejo traffic light. That is the only crosswalk and safest route for students to take. Thank you for your support.

Senior Yearbook Ads

THE QUEST invites you to include personalized messages in your graduate’s senior yearbook. These special tributes can come from parents, grandparents, siblings, friends, pets, etc. They can be purchased for graduates, groups of friends, and/or entire teams or clubs. Please click here for size pricing, helpful info for creating your ad, and how to submit your order.

Anniversary year

Do you or someone you know have access to a large barrier boulder, similar to the spirit rocks we have in the front of the building and along the stadium parking lot? We are interested in having a "celebration rock" for students, families, or clubs to rent during the year to paint for birthdays or other special occasions. If you have a boulder to donate or might like to be our sponsor to acquire one, please contact meghan.bonner@lcps.org. Thank you!

World Language Credit Through Testing (CTT)

Students eligible to test for the Seal of Biliteracy may register for their test now through October 21.

Advanced Placement Exams

If your student is enrolled in an AP course, please click here for information to plan for the AM exams that take place in May. The registration deadline is November 4.

Senior families: Looking at applying for financial aid for your student's postsecondary education? Attend the FAFSA filing workshop at Champe on Thursday, October 13 from 6:30-8:30pm.

Additionally, we are hosting the College Funding Coach on October 18 at 6:30pm. Registration is encouraged.

Step Up Loudoun Youth

The Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition presents middle and high school students an opportunity to identify an issue in their communities and implement a solution as they contribute to the world around them. This year, students will create a team video due March 1, 2023, and then the top 20 teams will present live to judges on March 22, 2023. The Finals and Awards Ceremony will be on April 13, 2023, where the top 10 teams will be invited to present for cash prizes. Registration for the Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition opens on October 3, 2022. You will find information about SULYC and the link for the application at: www.loudounyouth.org under Programs: Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition.

Clubs

Clubs are up and running! We even held our first "Advisory Club Day" during which students could attend club meetings during advisory in case they are unable to attend before or after school meetings. As a reminder, activity buses run on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, leaving campus at 5:30pm.

Service

Students can join a Knights Give Back Schoology course for their graduating class to review information about Champe's community service recognition program. Click the button below if your student missed this. They can access the recording document and view service opportunities shared with the program coordinator.

Athletics

We love our student athletes, and we love our students who support our athletes. One easy way to join is participating in spirit days and cheering loudly and appropriately with Champe Chaos (the student section) at games.

Another way is volunteering at concessions. Check out the openings still available for fall sports concessions in the sign-up here.

Sponsorship opportunities

Mr. Mick Mullins is seeking businesses or community groups that might like to sponsor home games or be included in stadium signs on campus. Please see the link relevant to your needs:

Social Media and Email Introduction

2022-2023 Stadium Sign Sponsorship

Knight Athletic Home Game Sponsorship Program

College and Career Center

• HBCU Showcase is coming to Tuscarora High School, October 18th
• FAFSA opens October 1st
• check here for Ms. King's post-secondary newsletter, here for work opportunities, and here for scholarship information.
  

October 13, 2022: FAFSA Workshop - If you need assistance in completing the FAFSA, plan to attend this workshop. This workshop will be hosted at JCH. 6:30pm-8:30pm in the cafeteria.

October 18, 2022: The College Funding Coach - Send your kids to college without going broke! This parent workshop will discuss the many avenues available to fund your child's college tuition and housing costs. It will be held at John Champe in the Library from 6:30pm-8:00pm Sign up today! Click HERE to make your reservation.

College representative visits started last week in the CCC and go through December 8. Students can sign up for specific visits in Naviance (instructions are in student email accounts).

Would you like to contribute to our "Excellence Everywhere" section? We're looking to highlight achievements in careers (where are our alums and what are they doing now?), athletics, arts, etc. as we celebrate ten years of excellence from our John Champe Community. Have an update to share? Please complete this form to tell us more about the student(s).

THANK YOU FOR A SUCCESSFUL MOCK SAT!

This past Saturday (September 24), the JCHS PTSA hosted a mock SAT for students in the surrounding community. The successful event, sponsored by Huntington Learning Center (HLC), brought 125+ students together to practice their test-taking skills with a proctored, mock SAT. Thank you to HLC South Riding for the partnership and to the community for participating.

SUPPORT JCHS WHILE YOU SHOP!

Re-link your VIC card every year to support the JCHS PTSA! Once you sign in, search for “John Champe High School” and click Add. Re-linking needs to be done every year.

Need to get in touch? Reach us by email (johnchampeptsa@gmail.com), check out our website (http://jchampeptsa.org/) or check out our social accounts.

October 5 - No school

October 10 - No school

October 12 - PSAT day for underclassmen; senior class meeting

October 13 - FAFSA workshop (6:30pm, JCHS cafeteria)

October 18 - College Funding Coach (6:30pm at JCHS)

October 20 - Avalon Theatre's Edge of Fire preview shoe at 7pm (tickets)

October 21 - Deadline for Seal of Biliteracy Testing registration

October 21 - Last day to turn in quarter one work

October 24 - No school

October 28 - Last day of quarter one

October 27-28 - Senior portrait make-ups

October 31 - Teacher work day

November 1 - Teacher work day

November 4 - AP Exam registration deadline

November 17-19 - Avalon Theatre presents Alice in Wonderland (tickets)