John Champe Knightly News

Can you believe we are halfway through quarter one? Please remind your student to submit missing assignments and check in with teachers for opportunities to show improved progress! Also, check out the info below for multiple ways to connect during Pink Week and Homecoming 2023!

Staying after school?

The activity buses are now running on Wednesdays at 5:30pm and Thursday at 6:30pm. As a reminder, stops are regional, NOT the same as typical after school bus stop locations.

PSAT Day is coming soon!

John Champe High School will be offering the Digital PSAT 8/9 to students in grade 9 and the Digital PSAT/NMSQT to students in grades 10 and 11 on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 9:30am. This is the only PSAT test date for the 23-24 school year, and there are no makeups. Testing will begin promptly at 9:30am. Please note: all academy students will be testing at the Academies on either October 3, 2023 or October 4, 2023. Students who attend the Academies on B days and are present at Champe on October 11th (A day) will report to the Library while the rest of the school is testing.

This year, students will receive a digital version of the test, requiring the use of their LCPS-managed device. The Desmos calculator is built into the digital test portion of the Math test in which it is permitted, therefore, students do not need to bring a calculator.

On Tuesday, October 3rd we will run an Advisory bell schedule. In Advisory, students will do a Chromebook readiness check for the PSAT. They will be given a test ticket, practice logging into Bluebook, and gain an understanding of what to expect for test day. Bluebook is the app used by College Board for digital testing. Students will be able to keep their test ticket so they may practice on their own.

Additionally, the PSAT 8/9 Student Guide and the PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide are great resources for sample test questions, test-taking advice and tips, and an overview of the digital testing experience.

On October 3rd and October 11th, students must bring their fully charged, updated, LCPS issued device to school. Students who do not have a Chromebook on test day will not be able to take the test.

Additional information on the PSAT 8/9 and the PSAT/NMSQT can be found at the College Board PSAT website at https://www.collegeboard.org/ and also the LCPS Office of Assessment website.

Student guides can be downloaded here:

PSAT 8/9 Student Guide Fall 2023

PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide Fall 2023

For additional questions regarding the PSAT administration, please contact our School Testing Coordinator, Mark Ziminsky at mark.ziminsky@lcps.org

Calendar reminders

October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month, National Book Month, Dental Hygiene Month

Oct. 3: running on advisory bell schedule for PSAT prep

Oct. 4: Walk and Roll to school day

Oct. 6: Black Tie Out spirit day; Goshen Post Fall Festival

Oct. 9: School holiday

Oct. 11: PSAT test for underclassmen; senior meeting for graduation

Oct. 13: Pink Out spirit day

Oct. 16-20: Homecoming spirit week

Oct. 19: Partners for Safe Teen Driving presentation

Oct. 20: Last day for quarter 1 late work; Class Colors spirit day

Oct. 21: Homecoming dance

Oct. 26-27: Senior portrait session

Oct. 27: Last day of quarter 1; Onesie Out spirit day

Oct. 30-31: School holiday

Nov. 3: USA Out spirit day; make up picture day

Nov. 7: Staff work day; no school for students

Nov. 13: School holiday (in observance of Diwali)

John Champe will be hosting its final Partners for Safe Teen Driving (PSTD) Presentation Thursday, October 19th from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the auditorium. Please arrive early as doors close promptly at 7:00pm. Students must attend with a parent/guardian and need to bring their school issued Chromebook to access electronic forms.

College Board National Recognition Programs

John Champe HS is proud to announce that the nine students listed below are being recognized as awardees of the National Recognition Program from the College Board.

Cortell Adams, National African American Recognition Award

Sydney Cirlos, National Hispanic Recognition Award

Sydney Cruz, National Hispanic Recognition Award

Olivia Gordan, National African American Recognition Award

Dineen Merriweather, National African American Recognition Award

Samantha Moore, National Hispanic Recognition Award

Annah Nikolova, National Hispanic Recognition Award

Valeria Shiels, National Hispanic Recognition Award

Sonya Scott, National African American Recognition Award

These students are few of the 72,000 students from across the country who are being honored from College Board’s National Recognition programs. The National Recognition Programs honor the strong academic achievements of underrepresent groups based on their GPA and outstanding performance on the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, and/or AP Exams. Congratulations to our Champe awardees!!!

National Merit Scholarship Program Commended Students 2024

John Champe High School is proud to announce that the seniors listed below are being recognized as National Merit Commended Students:

Jaashvi Chandagari

Ananya Gupta

Leslie Kim

Justin Y. Lee

Advaith Malka

Deep Mangrulkar

Sahil Narula

These National Merit Scholarship Program Commended Students are being recognized for the exceptional academic promise demonstrated by their outstanding performance on the qualifying test used for program entry. Students entered the National Merit Scholarship Program, a nationwide competition for recognition and awards by taking the 2022 PSAT/NMSQT last October. Of the 50,000 highest scorers on the exam, 34,000 high performers are now being named Commended Students. Although these students will not continue in the scholarship competition, this recognition is highly regarded. Congratulations to our National Merit Commended Students!

Family Liaison: Patricia (Minardi) Mars

Phone: 703-722-2680 ext 80285

Email: Patricia.Minardi@lcps.org

Oct. 12: Virtual Schoolinks Info Session - click here (English) or here (Spanish)

Suicide Prevention: What Parents Need to Know on October 25, 6:30-8pm at the LCPS Administration Building

FORTitude Teen Workshops - click HERE for more info

Youth and Family Workshops - click HERE for dates

Click HERE for LCPS Parent Resource Service site.

Social Media and Cyberbullying: What Parents Need to Know on December 11 at the LCPS Admninistration Building

If you're interested, please be sure to register by October 21! Here are the links provided in the QR codes above: more info and registration (or use the Student Opportunities app on LCPSGo)

HOMECOMING DANCE SATURDAY, OCT 21ST

TICKETS ON SALE

OCT 2- OCT 7 $20.00

OCT 8-OCT 15 $25.00

OCT 16-18 $30.00

OCT 19-20 $30.00 cash only during all lunch blocks

Our John Champe Dance Team is hosting their inaugural Dance for a Cure Clinic! Kids K-8 will spend a day learning a routine on Oct. 6th and perform at our Pink Out football game against Woodgrove on Oct. 13th. Sign up using the link HERE!

College and Career Center News

Mrs. King is excited to announce the College Tuition workshop host by JCHS virtually this year on October 10 at 7pm (see the flyer and announcement above). 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.

Athletics

Fall sports season has begun!! Tickets can be bought online via Ticket Spicket. As a reminder, no backpacks or other bags are allowed in the stadium. We do allow clear bags and the Boosters are here to help you with that! We have Champe clear bags for $25.00! If interested please reach to Teri Spiller at spiller_teri@bah.com

Our John Champe Athletic Booster Club is in need of volunteers to work concessions at sporting events. Your help is needed! Students, this is also a great opportunity to earn volunteers hours! HERE is the link to the fall season sign up.

Support our Band Program

JCHS Band's annual tag day experienced trouble due to weather last weekend and moved its collection to a virtual day. If you missed the opportunity to contribute, you can donate in one of the following ways:

1. Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/ChampeBand

2. Square: https://john-champe-hs-band-boosters.square.site/

3. Mail a check to JCHS at 41535 Sacred Mountain St. Aldie, VA 20105. Checks made payable to John Champe Band Boosters Association. Please include “Tag Day” in the memo line.

Thank you so much for your support of our students as they continue to pursue musical excellence at John Champe High School.

Support our Avalon Theatre - easy as eating tacos!

JCHS Theatre is bringing back their well-loved Moe's Meal Packs which is a fully family meal ready for pick up as you walk out the door! And who doesn't need tacos on PSAT day? Your proceeds help to support JCHS Theatre as well! Pick Up will be between 4:18-5:30 on October 11th. Check out our order link below and thanks in advance for supporting JCHS Theatre!!

https://form.jotform.com/232414832892156

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.

WE NEED YOUR HELP

We have openings for two extremely important roles on the board: Membership Chair and Fundraising Chair. Click through this Instagram post to learn more about both positions. If you are interested or want to learn more, please email johnchampeptsa@gmail.com.

SUPPORT THE JCHS PTSA WHILE YOU SHOP

Harris Teeter: Re-link your VIC card every year to support the JCHS PTSA!

How? Go to https://tie.harristeeter.com/together-in-education. Once you sign in, search for “John Champe High School” and click Add. You can add up to 5 schools/organizations to support, so remember to also connect to your elementary and middle schools. Re-linking needs to be done every year.

PTSA GENERAL MEETING: OCTOBER 19

This year, the PTSA will hold our member meetings the third Thursday of each

month at 6pm - virtually and in person. Please join us for our next meeting on

October 19 - keep an eye out for location and virtual participation information.

We will talk about activities we have planned for this year, opportunities for

volunteering, and much more. We look forward to seeing you there!

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.

MAGIC Makers

Congratulations to our August MAGIC Makers Ms. Canonico and Mr. Miller and Mr. Foreman. Coach Canonico was recognized for her tireless help over the summer and great cheer camp during the week leading up to school. Mr. Miller and Mr. Foreman were recognized for their work with our incredible band, smooth band camp, and commitment to programs and school events where they provide music, sometimes on very short notice.

Congratulations to our September MAGIC Makers Ms. Butler and Mr. Mercado. Ms. Butler was commended for being one of the kindest, fairest, most dedicated teachers that is always available to lend an hear to students and teachers alike. Mr. Mercado was thanked for his confident presence throughout the school, readiness and willingness to help, and for building positive relationships with both staff and students while working diligently to keep our school safe.

Superintendent's Community Listening Sessions - check HERE for dates; JCHS hosts a session December 6th

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.

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.

October 9: School holiday

October 11: PSAT day and senior class meeting

October 16-21: Homecoming

October 19: Partners for Safe Teen Driving presentation

October 26-27: Senior portrait session

October 27: Last day of quarter 1

October 30-31: School holiday

November 20-21: Senior portrait session

April 13: Prom

June 18: Graduation at EagleBank Arena

The Avalon Theatre is proud to announce its 2023-24 productions. Play descriptions and ticket purchases are available at their ticket website: Champehs.booktix.com.

Tower of Thorns: October 24th, 2023 @7pm. Preview show before we take it to competition!

The Westing Game: November 16th, 17th and 18th at 7pm; November 18th at 2pm.

Friday Knight Live: January 19th and 20th at 7pm

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella: April 25th, 26th, 27th at 7pm; April 27th at 2pm

Six: Teen Edition: May 31st and June 1st at 7pm.

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