John Champe Knightly News
October 29-November 11, 2023
End of Quarter One
Admin Corner
Calendar reminders
Oct. 30-31: School holiday for students
November: Native American Heritage Month; Alzheimer's and Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Nov. 2-3: Vision and Hearing screening for 10th grade and new to LCPS students (please remember your glasses or wear your contacts, if applicable)
Nov. 3: Underclassmen make-up picture day; USA Out spirit day
Nov. 5: Daylight Saving Time Ends
Nov. 7: Staff work day; no school for students (except those attending WILD conference at Dominion)
Nov. 13: School holiday (in observance of Diwali)
Nov. 16: Financial Aid Info Session (flyer below)
Nov. 20-21: Final senior portrait session at JCHS
Nov. 22-24: Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 21-Jan. 1: Winter Break
2023-2024 Yearbook
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.
Did you Know...?
You can order your student's Letter Jacket even if they're not a senior yet! In fact, the earlier you order, the earlier the student can wear theirs. Click HERE for the link to the Jostens site to customize today!
Counseling
End of Quarter One
Teachers are working on closing out quarter one grades. Students and families can access grades in StudentVue or ParentVue starting November 6.
The North Star School: Prospective Student Open House on October 31 -
The North Star School Open House for Prospective Families by Appointment
Please view The North Star School introduction video for more information!
October 31 (student holiday), 9:00pm-3:00pm
Please fill out this form to make an appointment. You will receive a confirmation email.
Please contact Mr. Royhab if you have any questions, at David.Royhab@LCPS.org
La Casa Abierta de la Escuela North Star para Familias Potenciales con Cita Previa
Vea el video de introducción de The North Star School para obtener más información.
31 de octubre (vacaciones estudiantiles), 9:00pm-3:00pm
Por favor llene este formulario para hacer una cita. Usted recibirá un email de confirmación.
Comuníquese con el Sr. Royhab si tiene alguna pregunta, en David.Royhab@LCPS.org
Step Up Loudoun Youth Compeition
Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition: Encourages middle and high school youth, across the county to identify an issue in their school, neighborhood, or community, create a plan to address that issue, and implement the plan. The goal is to encourage, support and reward the youth of Loudoun County for making positive changes in their own lives and the lives of others.
Make a Difference!!!
- Improve your communication, teamwork, and presentation skills
- Gain knowledge and skills by responding to an authentic problem
- Feel good helping others in our community
- Make your voice heard by sharing your solutions to real world challenges
Win Prize Money!!!
- $1000 for 1st
- $750 for 2nd
- $500 for 3rd
If interested go to the Loudoun Youth website and click on Step Up competition info or click HERE for the flyer; registration closes Jan. 12
Family Liaison: Patricia (Minardi) Mars
Phone: 703-722-2680 ext 80285
Email: Patricia.Minardi@lcps.org
Other Wellness Resources
CHARGE Up and Connect!
College and Career Center News
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!
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.
Seniors: need additional hours? Click HERE for how you can earn hours by volunteering at MASAAC meetings.
Athletics
PTSA
STOCK THE BREAKROOM
Did you know that the third heaviest coffee drinking profession is education? Help us stock the JCHS faculty break room by donating K-Pods. These can be dropped off during school hours at the front office.
APPLY NOW FOR A 2023-2024 PTSA SCHOLARSHIP
We are proud to offer four $500 scholarships to graduating seniors planning to enter and attend a university, college, or technical school next fall. To qualify to apply, students must be a member of the JCHS PTSA by January 19, 2024. Should any student for fiscal reasons be unable to cover the $10 student membership fee, they should speak to their counselor immediately. 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.
PTSA GENERAL MEETING: NONE in November or December
During the November and December holiday season, it can be difficult for everyone to find time to meet. Our next PTSA meeting will be January 18. We’ll see you in 2024!
JOIN THE PTSA!!
Our school is strong because our families are involved. We invite all students, parents, and staff members to start or renew your annual PTSA membership. It's as easy as visiting our membership portal, selecting your membership type, and completing the online form.
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 (Instagram, Facebook, and X/Twitter).
ELEVATE
On-Site Admission
Congratulations to our five senior knights who were admitted to Virginia State University.
Vivianna Williams, Israel Wright, Jose Madera Tejada, Michael Clark, and E. Zufan were offered admission on-site by VSU Admissions Counselor, Ms. Chanel Stafford on October 19.
Other Opportunities for Involvement
Collection Drive for our Community
The JCHS chapter of the National Honor Society will be collecting various items to benefit two Loudoun organizations: The Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter (LAWS) and Loudoun Homeless Services. The collection drive will run from late October through the end of November. The following items are considered high-need items to be collected:
Gift cards (give those served by the organization autonomy to purchase what they need) - Uber, Lyft, gas, Target, Wal-Mart, prepaid phone cards
Paper products (paper towels, paper plates/bowls, tissues, toilet paper)
Phone chargers (new or used - especially Android)
Non-perishable breakfast items (instant oatmeal, breakfast bars, Pop Tarts, etc.)
Hygiene products (shampoo, conditioner, loofahs, shaving cream, feminine hygiene products)
Baby clothing (3-12 months)
Donations will be collected starting Monday, 16 October. Collection bins will be in the Main Office and items can also be dropped off with Ms. Allen in Room 2200. Please email Ms. Allen with any questions (ashley.allen@lcps.org).
Nov. 12 Talent Show for food insecurity; Love U More Foundation with Lightridge HS; click HERE for info and tickets
Superintendent's Community Listening Sessions - check HERE for dates; JCHS hosts a session December 6th
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.
Save the Date
Oct. 30-31: School holiday
Nov. 2-3: Vision and Hearing screening for 10th grade and new to LCPS students
Nov. 5: Daylight Saving Time Ends
Nov. 7: Staff work day; no school for students
Nov. 13: School holiday (in observance of Diwali)
Nov. 16: Financial Aid Info Session
Nov. 20-21: Senior portrait session
Nov. 22-24: Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 21-Jan. 1: Winter Break
April 13: Prom
June 18: Graduation at EagleBank Arena
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