John Champe Knightly News

Calendar reminders

Feb. 11-17: Virginia Kindness Week and National Random Acts of Kindness Week

Feb. 14: Powderbuff

Feb. 19: School holiday (in observance of Presidents' Day)

Feb. 19-23: Spring Sports Tryouts

Feb. 21: Black History Gallery Walk

Mar. 5: Student holiday (countywide PD day)

Mar. 22: Last day for quarter 3 late work

Mar. 25-29: Spring Break

Kindness Week

What can YOU do to promote kindness in our community, state, and beyond? Check out the LCPS challenge below or one of the other resources here: random acts, VA Kindness Week, acts of kindness ideas

Other Reminders

Students with early release are reminded they must depart from campus at the end of their last scheduled class of the day. If they are staying for any reason, they must check in and out through the attendance office.

Names of students in need of credit recovery are being submitted by teachers. Families, please remind your students of the importance of completing quarter 2/semester 1 work as soon as possible so they can gain the knowledge they've not yet mastered and not get too behind in quarter 3. Additionally, please be reminded that students that are referred for credit recovery during the year and do not complete it are not eligible for end-of-year recovery opportunities.

The yearbook is available for purchase now! You can go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and enter our school code: 13848. Be sure to check out the options for purchasing senior ads as well. Senior ads are a great way to celebrate your child and give you and your family a printed memory that will last forever! To order your ad, go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and enter our school code: 13848; you'll then navigate to "Start Your Ad". Prices range from $60-500 depending on size of ad.

The Yearbook stafff has a survey for students to complete. Click HERE to do that today!

Common Sense Education

Check out the tips below! It's important to have conversations with your teens about their usage and the footprints they leave.

2024-2025 Course Registration

➢ Counselor/Student Meetings to Select/Confirm Courses: Between February 14 and March 15, students will have a meeting with their assigned counselor to review, select and confirm their courses for the 2024-25 school year.

•Current 9th Grade through their World History 1 Classes

•Current 10th Grade through their World History 2 Classes

•Current 11th Grade through their US/VA History Classes

Academies of Loudoun

Check out the flyer below from Mrs. King about the application process for the Academies.

Family Liaison: Patricia (Minardi) Mars

Phone: 703-722-2680 ext 80285

Email: Patricia.Minardi@lcps.org

Ryan Bartel Foundation - Click HERE for February sessions

LCPS Opioid Awareness Task Force

We encourage parents to have a conversation with their students about this and to review the drug and alcohol abuse prevention resources available on the LCPS website. Please also review the following information.

LCPS will be adding more monthly information sessions to the calendar and continuing to emphasize the dangers of fentanyl, opioids and other drugs with our students. The next event is February 15 at Woodgrove High School. Click here for the flyer with details.

Opioids: What you Need to Know

Youth Fentanyl Prevention Resources

The Opioid Awareness Task Force is also distributing Fentanyl Awareness Information, which is being posted throughout LCPS secondary schools.

Click HERE for LCPS Parent Resource Service site.

Parent Resource Service:

- planning for life after high school - click HERE for details

- transitioning from middle school to high school with an IEP - February 15; click this flyer for details

The Girls Indoor Track team won the Catoctin District Championship by over 20 points last week! Anna Hardiman led the way, scoring 40 points for the team. She won the 300m dash, the 4x400m relay, the 500m dash, and the high jump. Other district champions include Sydney Perez (shot put), Brie Breutsch (long jump), and the 4x400m relay consisting of Anna, Lana Sakhel, Jada Jones, and Aleeza Awan. Aleeza also qualified for freshman nationals in the 55m dash! On the boys side, the district champions were Elton Woodard (shot put) and the boys 4x400m relay of Michael Clark, Cazz Veney, Nick Rini, and David Kayembe. CONGRATULATIONS!

Academic Scholastic Bowl Team

The JCHS Academic Scholastic Bowl Team won their regional tournament last week, going undefeated for the title. They will compete for the state championship in Williamsburg on February 24.

Gymnastics

Congratulations to the gymnasts below whose district performances qualified them for regionals:

Peyton Reed (2nd in vault, 7th in beam)

Ava Wergley (6th in bean, 7th in floor, 8th in vault)

Hannah Lai (1st in bars, 3rd in vault)

Choirs

We are so proud that 16 of our choir students were accepted into District Chorus this year. These students had to compete individually on a District wide level and won! The prize for winning Districts is the opportunity to sing in our District Chorus. In addition, we had 7 of the 16 students receive a perfect sight-reading score. You are invited to attend the District Chorus Concert February 17 at 3:15pm at Rock Ridge High School.

Did you know?

LCPS launched SHINE: Spotlight Heroes In Education as a way for staff and community members to recognize the tremendous work occurring around the county. Would you like to shout out an inspirational or above-and-beyond moment you've had because of a staff member at JCHS? If so, check out this link to submit a nomination!

Join us for the Black History Gallery Walk at JCHS on February 21 at 6pm. See the flyer below!

DECA GotSneakers Collection and Fundraiser

GotSneakers is an organization with a mission to reduce the amount of sneaker waste by donating old sneakers or recycling them responsibly. By donating your old sneakers you could make an impact on the world while also lowering the cost for future DECA fees. The type of shoes we accept are: running shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, rubber cleats, lifestyle/casual shoes, and hiking shoes. Shoes can be donated to Mrs. Brown's room (1308) or in the box by the front office. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Mrs. Brown (Shannon.brown@lcps.org)

College and Career Center News

For SENIORS and their parents -- If you are college bound or planning to attend Northern Virginia Community College or any trade school, you will be REQUIRED to complete the FAFSA.

The FAFSA opens on December 31, 2023. Since the FAFSA is opening so late this year due to revisions, you should try to complete the form within the first two weeks of January (not required, but strongly encouraged). Your student will not receive a Financial Aid Package from whatever school they get admitted to until the FAFSA has been submitted.

JCH, in conjunction with Freedom and Lightridge, will be having a FAFSA workshop on February 15th Mark your calendar!

Financial Aid Webinar - click HERE for details

BEFORE January 9th, you will want your FSA ID to be completed, and for you to make an attempt to complete as much as you can of the FAFSA. What you don't complete, or don't understand, that is what the workshop if for. See you there!

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For ongoing CCC news, check out this newsletter. For great listings, links, and dates for available scholarships, click HERE. Looking for job or volunteer opportunities? Then please check HERE!

The LEF announced their 2024 scholarships for high school seniors. Be sure to read the qualifications carefully, as they pertain to education.

Elaine Avington Griffin Unsung Educators Scholarship

This scholarship awards $1,000 to one high school senior whose parent or guardian is a current LCPS classified employee in one of the following positions: Custodial, Food Service, Maintenance, Transportation or Warehouse. Funds may be used for any post-secondary education, including technical and trade schools.

Qualifications:

• Must be a student of a current LCPS classified employee
• Parent or guardian must be in a qualifying LCPS position (listed above) for at least five consecutive years.

Diversifying the Teaching Workforce Scholarship

Loudoun Education Foundation's largest scholarship awards $12,000 to three recipients. This scholarship is dedicated to aspiring educators from under-represented populations in the teaching workforce. The scholarship will pay $1,500 per semester directly to the undergraduate university for up to four years.

Qualifications:

• Must indicate the demographic represented.
• Must attend a four-year college or university preparing for a career in education.
• Must be interested in becoming an educator and returning to seek employment with LCPS.

• Must obtain a 3.0 GPA or better in the course(s) taken.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY!

Service: Knights Give Back

Students can click HERE or the button below for codes to join their service course if they haven't yet. In the course, students can access this year's log as well as service opportunities that are shared with the school throughout the year.

Athletics

Spring Tryouts are around the week of February 19-23. VHSL Physicals are due to the Athletic Office no later than February 16. Register at johnchampesports.org

GRADUATING SENIORS: APPLY NOW FOR THE PTSA SCHOLARSHIP!

We are proud to offer four $500 scholarships to graduating seniors planning to enter and attend a university, college, or technical school in the fall following graduation. Completed scholarship applications must be submitted to Karen King, Career Center Specialist, by 4:18 pm on Thursday, February 22, 2024. You may email or drop off the completed application to JCHS Main Office. Applicants must be JCHS PTSA members as of January 19, 2024.

NEW LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY: PTSA STUDENT REPS

Is your student looking to serve as a leader? We are launching a new opportunity for rising 9th, 10th, and 11th graders to become Student Committee Representatives to the PTSA Executive Board. As a PTSA Student Committee Representative, those selected will:

• Be an active member of the Board - a unique resume addition!
  

• Share their ideas with the Board and help bring them to life.

• Survey their grade-level peers and voice ideas and opinions on topics that will help the Board plan events and activities.

• Assist in planning PTSA-sponsored events, including organizing student volunteers and encouraging participation from fellow students.

• Participate in the annual Membership drive and encourage classmates and their families to join PTSA.

We are now accepting applications for rising 9th, 10th, and 11th graders.

PTSA GENERAL MEETING ON FEBRUARY 15

PTSA member meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 6pm. Join us virtually (meet.google.com/iuq-svxn-cvs) on February 15 to discuss activities planned for this year, opportunities for volunteering, and much more. We look forward to seeing you online!

NEED TO GET IN TOUCH?

Reach us by email (johnchampeptsa@gmail.com), go to our website (http://jchampeptsa.org/), or check out our social accounts (Instagram, Facebook,and X/Twitter).

Encuentro Girl Scout conference - click the .pdf below for details

CAMPUS Information Sessions - click HERE for details

Environmental Excellence Award Nominations are now open; click HERE for info and to make a nomination

School business partnership awards nominations are now open; click HERE to submit your nomination

Take AP Exams - click HERE for info on how AP exams benefit your student

Adult education: English Learners Classes are available through LCPS. Click HERE for details to register. GED Math Workshop - click HERE. Enrichment classes offered; click HERE for options and registration. Upcoming sessions in October include Google and Computing and Business classes.

Drive for LCPS! Click HERE to learn more.

Student leadership conference opportunity - click HERE for details

Teens for Tomorrow sessions - click HERE for information

Coding for Youth classes - click HERE

New, Optional Service Provides Report of Student Website Access on LCPS Devices

ew this school year, LCPS is introducing an optional and free service for families called Lightspeed Parent Portal. Families who elect to use this service will receive weekly reports by email that list websites their student(s) are accessing when using their LCPS-issued Chromebook or laptop. For instructions, additional information and details on how to sign up, see the Lightspeed Parent Portal website.

Feb. 15: FAFSA workshop

April 13: Prom

June 18: Graduation at EagleBank Arena

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