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SVHS Green and Gold

Principal's Newsletter

SVHS Greenand GoldPrincipal's Newsletter

January 2, 2020 Edition

A few important dates to remember

THUR, JANUARY 2

Return from Winter Break - WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!


TUE, JANUARY 7

Seneca Valley High School Information Meeting for Parents of all 2020-2021 incoming 9th grade students and 10th grade students who are newly assigned to SVHS (See below for more details)


WED, JANUARY 8

Electives/New Career Programs Fair (during the school day ) Small gym


MON, JANUARY 13

Registration form distribution


MON-FRI, JANUARY 13-17

Students enter course requests online in science classes


MON, JANUARY 20

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Schools and Offices are Closed


FRI, JANUARY 24

End of Semester 1 - Early Release Day for all Students


MON, JANUARY 27

Professional Day - Schools Closed for all Students

Exam Testing Information: Fall MCAP (formally PARCC); MISA; HSA Testing

Beginning on Monday, January 6, 2020, students will participate in a series of state assessments. We will be testing students who are expected to graduate in 2020 who need to meet graduation requirements for the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) English, ELA 10, Algebra 1 and Government or MISA.


Exam Schedules:

Monday, January 6, 2020

7:45-11:50 MCAP English Units 1 & 2


Tuesday, January 7, 2020

7:45-11:50 MCAP English Units 3 & 4


Wednesday, January 8, 2020

7:45-11:50 MCAP Algebra Units 1 & 2


Thursday, January 9, 2020

7:45-11:50 MCAP Algebra Units 3 & 4


Tuesday-Friday, January 14-17, 2020

MISA conducted in Science classes (One section each day)


Wednesday, January 22, 2020

7:45-11:50 MCAP Gov Units 1 & 2


Thursday, January 23, 2020

7:45-11:50 MCAP Government Units 3 & 4

Seneca Valley High School Information Meeting Tuesday, January 7, 2020 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. SVHS Auditorium

Parents of all 2020-2021 incoming 9th grade students and 10th grade students who are newly assigned to SVHS (from Clarksburg or Northwest) are invited to attend Seneca Valley High School’s Information Meeting.


Everyone is welcome- whether you have always been a part of the SVHS cluster or not.


We are excited to help you learn more about:

  • Features of the new building
  • Clubs, sports, and activities
  • Graduation Requirements
  • Course offerings – Including AP, IB, and Career-related Programs
  • Course Registration Procedures
  • Meet your child’s counselor and administrator


Because we have limited parking while under construction, shuttle buses will be available from the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School parking lot from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Music Department Wins Grant

Congratulations to SVHS Music Director Mr. Adam Stephens and the Screaming Eagle instrumental musicians who won the coveted 2020 Wayne Whigham Music Education Grant from the MCPS Foundation.


Mr. Stephens plans to use the award to fund an artist-in-residence program so that the students can collaborate with exceptional musicians from our surrounding community.


The Wayne E. Whigham Memorial Fund was established by Mr. Whigham's family in March 2013 to honor and support one of Wayne's great passions, music. Wayne's MCPS career began in 1975 as a teacher and later in various roles as a school administrator. He served as principal at Seneca Valley HS.

Winter Sports are here

Visit this site for information about schedules and game expectations/procedures.

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/senecavalleyhs/news/news.aspx?id=660065

Election Day Opportunities for Students

REGISTER TO VOTE

Text VOTE to 240-203-7350 or Register in person during lunch @ SENECA VALLEY HS cafeteria on JANUARY 14, 15 & 16, 2020.


What you need: a Maryland Driver’s license, Permit, ID or know the last 4-digits of your Social Security #.
See the flyer.

VOLUNTEER ON ELECTION DAY

Presidential Primary Election (Tuesday, April 28, 2020)
Earn up to $210 or 25 SSL hours.


To serve, you must be a U.S. citizen, registered to vote, live in MD & be at least 16 years or older by April 7, 2020. Students with bilingual skills are encouraged to apply.


Text SERVE to 240-203-7350 or Register in person during lunch @ SENECA VALLEY HS cafeteria on JANUARY 14, 15 & 16, 2020.
See the flyer.

Here are some recent tweets by or about SVHS. Don't forget to follow us @SenecaValleyHS. Pictures and links can be found on our Twitter feed.


Boys Basketball - Screaming Eagles Boys advance to the championship of the Liberty HS Holiday Tournament with a 81-52 win over South Carroll HS! The effort was led by Sr Devon Clyburn 25pts/11reb/2Blks, Jrs Jason Malry 19pts/6reb/4ast, Josh Lea-Hall 11pts/4reb and Dukes Frazier 7pts/10reb/4ast.


Girls Basketball - We are so #thankful for all those who come out & #support our #SVGBB program at each #home game. We have some exciting divisional matchups coming up at home in January. We hope to see you all there! #svhs #basketball #girlsbasketball #germantown #fans #fun #IG #support


Track - After waiting and extra 24 hours, its official. Our girls team took advantage of depth and strong performances by our team leaders to win the Dickinson college high school invitational 1.


SVHS 2.0 - Learn about the innovative programs that will be offered at @SenecaValleyHS when a larger building opens in the 2020-2021 school year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgel1HIoE8s&feature=youtu.be

Are you #SVPROUD?

Are you proud to be a part of the SV community? We want to let everyone know how much we love being a part of the Screaming Eagle family. We have a challenge for you. Let's go viral!!!
  • Tweet, Snap, IB, FB, etc., a pic of you repping "The Valley" by wearing your Seneca gear.
  • And don't forget to use #svproud. Go Eagles!