John Champe Knightly News

Please read on for information to kick off the 2023-2024 school year.

In order to start off successfully, PLEASE:

* help your student(s) be up and ready for school on time each day. They cannot expect to be in class on time if they leave home five minutes before the school day begins;

* remind your student(s) if they walk to school to cross in marked crosswalks ONLY; this is at the Northstar/Conejo intersection;

* drive at posted speeds and be alert for students;

* keep in mind that buses are likely to be delayed, particularly in the afternoons, for the first week or so;

* check out the LCPS StopFinder app for bus information;

* ensure your student(s) knows both AM and PM bus numbers because they may be different;

* inform your student that they will start each of the first four days in their assigned advisory class;

* encourage your student to get involved! There are countless opportunities including immediate spirit days and games this week. See below for our inaugural Battle of Braddock week!

Our PE department wanted to make sure you were aware of the JCHS dress out expectations for the 2023-2024 school year. A lot of our students will be taking PE at Champe for the first time so we wanted to give them this information before the school year begins as well as let our returning PE students know what changes were ahead of them and what will be the same.

To ensure safety during physical education (PE), students must be dressed appropriately for moderate to vigorous activity and be prepared to use equipment. All students are expected to dress out. Students may change clothes via the locker room or other designated area(s).

Reasonable clothing choices are required while maintaining an acceptable dress standard per LCPS dress code and for movement. Appropriate and safe dress for PE includes:

• Closed-toed tennis shoes and socks that allow for moderate-to-vigorous movement that limits safety concerns (no sandals, flip flops, Crocs, slippers, etc.).

• A pair of pants or shorts and a shirt that allow for moderate-to-vigorous movement that limits safety concerns.

• For colder weather - warm, long-sleeved sweatshirts and/or pants are appropriate

• Jewelry and other items that can cause injury or accidents should not be worn

This information can be found on the LCPS website. Thank you for your time. If you have any questions or concerns, please email your child’s PE teacher.

Calendar reminders

August 24: First day of School; school begins promptly at 9:30; students are tardy after that time

August 25: First Varsity home game vs. Briar Woods; Virtual Back to School Night launches at 6pm

August 27: Kickoff to Rivalry Week - JCHS vs. LHS Powderpuff

Sept. 1-4: Labor Day holiday

Sept. 21: Open House (5-7pm) and Back to School Bash (6-8pm)

Sept. 25: School holiday (in observance of Yom Kippur)

Health Office

Please note that LCPS requires a new physician order each school year for medication or specialized care which your child receives at school. If your student will continue to need medication or specialized health care at school, you and your student's licensed healthcare provider must complete and sign the proper forms. The required forms are availabe in the JCHS health office or online at www.lcps.org. This form and medication may be returned to JCHS the week prior to school starting in August.

Vaccinations for Current Seniors

All rising seniors are required to show proof of vaccination prior to the start of the 2023-24 school year. The requirement is one dose of the meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY, Menactra, or Menveo) given at age 16 or older. Please note: Men B, Bexsero, and Trumenba are not the same as MenACWY.

Administration

Mr. Kevin Tyson, Principal

Assistant Principal Caseloads (by alpha)

Ms. Skyla Ausel (A-Em)

Mr. Solomon Wright (En-Kuri)

Ms. Melissa Sargeant (Kurl-Ran)

Ms. Alycia Hakes (Ras-Z)

Complete Online Student Verification Process

Earlier this week, families were invited to log in to ParentVue to complete online verification as part of the LCPS First Day of School process. We have learned that some users had difficulty logging into the system, and we apologize for that frustration. Issues with the vendor have since been addressed and parents/guardians are encouraged to log in – if they have not already done so – to review and update important information about their students. The online verification process must be completed no later than Friday, Sept. 22. Once completed, you will be able to view student schedules and bus information in ParentVUE. If you do not have a ParentVUE account, please contact your student’s school to request an activation letter. Visit the First Day webpage for resources and FAQs to help you with the Online Verification process and get ready for the start of the new school year.

Access LINQ Connect to Pay for Student Meals

LCPS’ meal payment system is called LINQ Connect (formally TITAN Family Portal). To register for a LINQ Connect account, go to LINQ Connect and click on the “Register” button in the top right corner.

At the end of last year, TITAN Family Portal, LCPS' previous meal payment system, changed to LINQ Connect. You can use the same credentials to login to LINQ Connect that you used with TITAN Family Portal. You do not need to create an account, change a password, etc.

If you used the TITAN Family Portal mobile app, you will need to download the LINQ Connect app. TITAN Family Portal mobile app will not work; however, all of your previous credentials will work in the LINQ Connect app. You can use the same credentials to log in to LINQ Connect that you used with TITAN Family Portal.

Champe SCA presents our 2023 Back to School Tropical Luau. Join us Friday, August 25th in your luau attire during all lunch blocks at school, at the season opener tailgate, and then for our 1st varsity home football game.

It's the game everyone's been waiting for! The Battle of Braddock is coming soon! Will you be ready? The theme for the game will be "Lights Out , It's Knight Time" - it's a Neon Out! The versus week will begin Sunday, August 27th and goes through Thursday, August 31st. We will kick off the week with a Powderpuff game at Champe and end the week with the Varsity Football game at Lightridge. Please see the attached flyers for more information about this fun spirit week. In addition, The Battle of Braddock shirts and neon knight swords will be on sale at school Aug 9th, 10th, 16th, & 22nd. Parents, siblings and Champe fans are all welcome to participate and purchase the battle spirit package. Join Champe SCA & Champe Chaos to light up the stadium with our neon swords to represent the Knights. Students will receive a prize/ treat on Thursday, August 31st during lunch for wearing your Battle week shirt. For more information, please contact Champe SCA Advisors (Vincent Kimball or LaShundra Carter ) at scachampe@gmail.com or Champe Chaos at shalonda.davis@lcps.org

Counselor Caseloads (by alpha)

Mr. Robert Yarborough, Director of School Counseling

Ms. Danielle Coniglio (A-Bro); please see Ms. Coniglio's letter to families HERE

Mr. Darrell Peoples (Bru-Em)

Ms. Laura Thompson (En-Ho)

Mr. Daniel Kim (Hu-Kuri)

Mr. James Long (Kurl-Nar)

Ms. Irene Nettekoven (Nas-Ran)

Ms. Auja Jones (Ras-Sus)

Mr. Mark Brier (Sw-Z)

Other Wellness Resources

FORTitude Teen Workshops - click HERE for more info

Youth and Family Workshops - click HERE for dates

FACE presentations on navigating ParentVue - flyer, additional languages

Click HERE for LCPS Parent Resource Service site.

Club proposals

If you have an idea for a new club, be on the lookout for the club proposal form from Ms. Davis when school starts back. The form is due September 5. The Fall Club Fair will be September 13-14.

Service

Look for information for logging your community service hours from Ms. Bonner in advisory after school resumes.

Athletics

It's that time of year! 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. Remaining games for the season will be added ASAP.

Champe Chaos

Interested in joining Champe Chaos? See the .pdf below (may need to launch this newsletter completely in a browser for full access) and complete this form!

Football Friday/Game Spirit Days

For your planning purposes, check out the image below for upcoming themes!

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. Additionally, we have an opening for one of the most engaging roles on the board: Membership Chair. In this role, you will plan creative ways to grow and retain our membership and work with the rest of the board members and parent volunteers to make it all happen. If you have questions or want to learn more, please email johnchampeptsa@gmail.com.

REGISTER NOW TO WALK/RUN FOR STEM

The 15th Annual Asha-Jyothi (AJ) 5K Run/Walk is Sunday, September 17, in

Fairfax Corner. AJ, a volunteer-based non-profit organization, will donate every

registration from our school to be used towards JCHS’s STEM needs. This year,

we can also earn:

● An additional $500 for 25+ registrations

● An additional $1000 for 50+ registrations

● An additional $2000 for 100+ registrations

The Fun Run is $15 and the 5K is $25 per participant. Please use the code

“AJ4Schools” to get a $10 discount for the 5K Run and select the school name

“John Champe High School.” Register now before the price goes up on

September 10!

PTSA GENERAL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 21

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 first meeting of the

school year on September 21 - keep an eye out for location and virtual

participation information. At this first meeting, 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.

Adult education: English Learners Classes are available through LCPS. Click HERE for details to register.

August 26: NASA's Voyage through Space and Time at Ashburn Library; click HERE for flyer.

Leadership conference opportunity - click HERE for details

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.

SchooLinks Helps Students Plan Their Futures

LCPS has partnered with SchooLinks to prepare students for what comes after graduation. SchooLinks helps students discover their interests and strengths, explore colleges and careers, and create individualized plans that best reflect their post-secondary goals. SchooLinks also includes a College Application Manager, an incredible tool for students who are applying to colleges. This feature is designed to streamline the college application process and keep your student organized every step of the way. Currently, SchooLinks is accessible to middle and high school students and their parents/guardians. Middle and high school students will continue to receive guidance on utilizing the platform. In October, elementary students and their parents will have access to the platform. Students access SchooLinks via LCPSGo, and parents/guardians access the platform through ParentVue. SchooLinks replaces Naviance, which closed on June 30, 2023. Learn more about SchooLinks.

August 24: First day of School

August 27: Kickoff to Rivalry Week - JCHS vs. LHS Powderpuff

September 21: Back to School Bash

September 25: Holiday

October 20-21: Homecoming

April 13: Prom

June 18: Graduation at EagleBank Arena

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