The Mustang Messenger

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Good evening, JLS Mustang Families!

This past week illuminated so many phenomenal opportunities to see our Mustangs lead the way in their journey to a take part in quality educational experiences on a regular basis at JL Simpson Middle School!

As I moved about the hallways and classrooms at our building as I do every day, it was inspiring to see...(Just a few examples...)

• Our Grade 6 Social Sciences and Global Studies students working collaboratively on geography projects among the house locker bays
• Dr. Rice engaging our Grade 8 Mustangs in learning about food allergies and proper methods to measure ingredients for baking delicious cookies (We always look forward to this unit as a Mustang Professional Staff!) 😉
• Our visual artists placing their creative original works on display in showcases and hallway walls
• Musical performers practicing the national anthem on their instruments, singing their hearts out in harmony, plucking guitars in syncopated rhythms, and collaborating in orchestral sectionals on song selections
• Performing lab experiments in Grade 8 science representing both chemistry and physical science units

Student voices were on full display to make our school the best it can be with the following opportunities for our Mustangs, just to name a few!:

• Grade 8 Mustangs Antonia Filipa and Anthony Turcios Gonzales read our National Hispanic Heritage Month morning announcements from September 23-27!
• On Wednesday, September 25, more than twenty 7th and 8th Graders met as members of our JLS Principal Student Advisory Committee to engage in learning more about our JLS Mission and Vision and feedback discussions regarding lunch and recess, advisory/FLEX time, clubs and organizations, volunteer opportunities, and much more!
• On Friday, September 27, Grade 8 Superstars Alex Byrd, LJ Pisani, and Ryan Baughman led our JLS Student Advisory Planning Team in designing advisory content for future integration in our classrooms as well as participated in instructional circles focused on advisory/FLEX feedback with Ms. O'Hara, Ms. Terrett, Mr. Washburn, Ms. Hyman, Mr. Barrios, Ms. Jeane, Ms. Hailey, Ms. Ashley, Ms. Herrin and members of our central office Division of Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility.
• Our Empowered Girls group took a trip to DC as part of our National Hispanic Heritage Month celebration alongside Ms. Masiya, Ms. Hawkins-Marshall, Ms. Hailey, Ms. Ashley, and Ms. Herrin!
• Intramural Sports continued to shine on our fields as Flag Football fun endured with student leaders supporting each other through their games as they target opportunities to challenge other school teams in our future LCPS tournament!

This coming week, albeit a short one with school happening only on Monday, September 30, Tuesday, October 1, and Wednesday, October 2, features the following major highlights for us:

• School Pictures on Monday, September 30 and Tuesday, October 1 out of Health and PE Classes
• Monty's Tack Shop opening on Tuesday, October 1 and Wednesday, October 2 for students to spend their well-deserved Monty Bucks!
• A PTO Spirit Night on October 1 at Buffalo Wild Wings to support our grade-level events
• Skatetime Registration as part of our Health and PE class tradition at JLS!
• The Monster Mash Run at JLS...a fundraiser this year in support of some new building projects at Simpson!
• Advisory lessons focused on our No Place for Hate initiative and Clubs/Organizations at JLS for student feedback about their own ideas to engage in activities with their peers on themes of interest both during the day and after school

Thank you, as always, for your tremendous support of our JLS Mustang Professionals in their dedicated efforts with our Mustangs each and every day at Simpson! It was fantastic to see so many of you at our 2023-2024 Quarter 4 / End of Year Honor Roll events this past Tuesday, in the car line every morning and afternoon...and just stopping by our school office! We look forward to seeing you more at some exciting events we have coming your way soon at JLS!

Off for my Sunday run....10 miles await me today!

Enjoy your evening...and sincere gratitude to you all for your being a part of our #mustangfamilyforever!

Dr. Frank G. "Tripp" Di Nicola, III

Principal

JL Simpson Middle School

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!

October begins Bullying Prevention Month!

Monday, September 30 - B-Day - FLEX DAY: ADVISORY

• Picture Day (B-Day Health and PE classes)

Tuesday, October 1- A-Day - FLEX DAY: ADVISORY

• Picture Day (A-Day Health and PE classes)
• 6th Grade Science Field Trip to Udvar-Hazy National Air & Space Museum (A- Day Science)
• PTO Spirit Night @ Buffalo Wing Factory - 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• digPink Volleyball Game @ LCHS - JV 5:30 PM/Varsity 7:15 PM

Wednesday, October 2 - B-Day - FLEX DAY: ADVISORY

• School Custodian Appreciation Day
• 6th Grade Science Field Trip to Udvar-Hazy National Air & Space Museum (B-Day Science)

• After School Activities

• 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM - Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) - Aux. Gym - Ms. O'Hara

• 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM - Student Council Association (SCA) - Cafeteria - Ms. Suttie

Thursday, October 3 - NO SCHOOL - HOLIDAY (Rosh Hashanah)

Friday, October 4 - NO SCHOOL - TEACHER WORK DAY

Click here --> JLSMS Grade Level Academic Weekly Update - September 30-October 4, 2024

HOW CAN I ACCESS THE JLS GRADE-LEVEL ACADEMIC WEEKLY UPDATE NEWSLETTER in MULTIPLE LANGUAGES?

To Translate A Document to a Preferred Language Other Than English:

1. Click on the grade-level newsletter you wish to review.

2. In the top menu, click Tools and then Translate document.

3. Enter a name for the translated document and select a language.

4. Click Translate.

A translated copy of your document will open in a new window. You can also see this copy in your Google Drive.

We have a slight change to the arrival procedure for 6th graders ONLY on Monday, September 30, and Tuesday, October 1.

Arriving 6th grade students will report to the Main Gym instead of the Auxiliary Gym for their welcoming area. The Auxiliary Gym is being used for picture day and will be unavailable.

As mentioned in last week's Mustang Messenger, in order to improve student and staff safety, we are asking students who are morning car riders to no longer enter the building at the side door marked B2.

Students will continue to be dropped off at the B2 door, but will walk on the sidewalk toward the front of the school and enter through the main entrance as the only entryway into JLS for all visitors/guests and morning arrivals. This allows our safety and security team to ensure that all students, guests, and family members proceed to the correct locations of our building without worry of multiple entry points to our facility creating possible security concerns.

Here are some additional updates and reminders for you regarding our AM/PM carline:

• DROP MUSTANGS OFF ONLY AT THE B2 DOOR and CROSSWALK in the MORNING: All family members dropping off Mustangs in the car line are expected to proceed to the B2 Parent Drop Off location before opening their doors to drop off their Mustangs. Dropping students off in other areas of the car line reduces the efficiency and speed of the car line, potential safety hazards for students, and even causing a back-up to occur at times on Evergreen Mill Road.
• PLEASE STAY IN THE CAR LINE AFTER DROPPING OFF YOUR MUSTANG: Once you drop off your Mustang at the B2 Door, please continue stay in line and do not pass other cars on the left. This can be a tremendous safety issue if a student or staff member should happen to be in the crosswalk in front of the B2 door.
• USE THE SMALL LOOP WHEN DR. D OPENS IT UP!: Dr. Di Nicola will open the small car loop close to the front entrance of the building around 8:20-8:25 AM to allow our Mustangs to make it to their classes on time as the tardy bell rings at 8:30 AM.
• PICK UP YOUR MUSTANGS in the CAR LINE AFTER SCHOOL: Please proceed through the car line in a safe, linear manner, picking up your Mustang at the B2 door, the same location where drop-off occurs in the morning. All safety expectations listed above for morning arrival are still in place in the afternoon at pick-up time!
• PLEASE DO NOT PICK UP STUDENTS ON TOLBERT ROAD or EVERGREEN MILL ROAD: We have one car line for picking up our Mustangs after school...and these two locations are public roads where safety hazards can occur should our students be moving to these areas where many cars and buses are in motion.

Thank you for your partnership to ensure the safety of our students and our JLS community by proceeding through our CAR LINE in the AM and PM in an HONORABLE, ENGAGED, RESPECTFUL, and DETERMINED (HERD) manner! You're the best!

Our Monty Bucks program continues to be a huge success!

Staff members have awarded more than 8,000 Monty Bucks since the beginning of the school year. We are very proud of our Mustangs who are working hard and exhibiting our core behaviours: Honorable, Engaged, Respectful, and Determined (HERD).

It's now time for students to go shopping and spend their Monty Bucks in the Tack Shop! The Tack Shop will be open on Tuesday and Wednesday during all resource and advisory classes. A variety of items will be available for students to purchase with their Monty Bucks!

JL Simpson MS School Picture Day is Coming!

📅 Date: Monday, September 30th & Tuesday, October 1st, 2024

📸 Pictures Available: Approximately two weeks after photo day

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📧 Questions about Ordering? Email us at underclass@vosphoto.com

We need YOUR Help!

Volunteers are needed to help make picture day run smoothly. If you have some time to spare on September 30th and October 1st, we would love to have you!

Use this link and sign-up to volunteer!

Join us for the first Spirit Night of the year at Buffalo Wing Factory on Tuesday, October 1st from 4:00 PM -10:00 PM. Please place your receipts in the basket near the front counter and the PTO receives 20% of the total purchases. THANK YOU for supporting the JLS PTO!

JL Simpson MS is currently pursuing the renaming of our auditorium to The Beth Paquette Fine Arts Center, seeking formal approval by LCPS and the School Board in the coming weeks...and we request your words / letter of support by Monday, September 30, 2024 to help us make this proposal a reality!

Please click here to access the Google Form to submit your words / letter of support!

Thank you in advance for your wonderful support of this incredible opportunity to celebrate a fabulous professional who provided 41 years of service to a community-based school that is entering its own 50th year of existence in 2025-2026!

JLS has once again teamed up with Skatetime School Programs® to bring an exciting and innovative Physical Education program to its students.

Students are learning basic skating skills during regular gym class right on the gym floor.

Skatetime is OPTIONAL. If your student chooses not to participate in Skatetime, they will continue with regular PE classes.

Skatetime starts on Monday, November 11 and runs until Friday, November 22 during your students PE block. The cost is $11.00, which covers the skate rental for the two week period.

Registration and Permission Form/Wavier are required for participation.

Registration Information:

• Online Portal Payment.
• Use the link above to make the $11.00 payment for Skatetime by Friday, October 11.

Wavier & Permission Form

• Waiver and Permission form

• Print out the Wavier and Permission Form found in the link above, and return the completed form to your HPE teacher by Friday, October 11, 2024. Be sure to indicate the skate size, and if you want quad skates or inline skates.
• Skate Size Information:
• Use whole sizes only
• Available Quad Sizes: Juvenile J8-J13 & Regular 1-12
• Available Inline Sizes: Juvenile J13 & Regular 1-16
• IMPORTANT! Skates are in boys whole sizes only
• Girls: Subtract 1 from their shoe size (i.e. Size 6 Shoe = Size 5 Skate)
• Half sizes: Boys round up (i.e. 5.5 = 6); Girls round down (i.e. 5.5 = 5)

Contact Margaret.Darby@lcps.org with any questions you have about Skatetime.

We are honored to celebrate the military veteran family members of our JL Simpson students and staff at our annual JLS Veterans Day Celebration. The event will take place on Monday, November 11, 2024, at 8:30 AM in the auditorium. We will acknowledge our JLS community veterans in a student-led ceremony, complete with music provided by the JLS Band and Chorus. A reception will follow the event.

We are asking any veterans who would like to attend our celebration to please complete this RSVP.

It's almost time for the JLS Annual PE Moster Mash 5k! And it's a fundraiser this year!

Students can dress in their favorite costumes that they are able to comfortably run in (no masks) and will run a 5K during their PE class on Thursday, October 24 (A Day) & Friday, October 25 (B Day).

Parents/Guardians, we invite you to come and cheer on your favorite Mustang, or join the 5k run! Check your students schedule to verify the day and time they will be running....and stay tuned for info about the FUNDRAISER INITIATIVE!

In conjunction with Bulling Prevention Month, we will wear orange to build commUNITY through kindness, acceptance, and inclusion to prevent bullying.

We have been busy planning some amazing after school opportunities for our Mustangs!

Here are our current JLS Clubs/Organizations set for after school on Wednesdays and/or Thursdays.

Please remember that after school activity participation requires permission from parents/guardians!

Please use the link below to complete the PERMISSION CLICK document.

NOTE: Any student participating in an after school club/organization activity must have their parents complete the PERMISSION CLICK document linked here. 😀

Activity buses are available every Wednesday and Thursday for students needing transportation home from an after school activity. You can view the activity bus route stops using this link.

When Do We Play at Simpson?

Intramural Volleyball will take place at JL Simpson Middle School, after school on Thursdays from 3:30pm - 4:45pm. Volleyball will begin on Thursday, November 14th.

Activity buses are available and depart Simpson at 4:45pm.

Parent pick-up is 4:45pm.

Registration and Program Information:

Students must be registered to participate in intramural activities. Registration will take place online with no paper registrations available.

• Be sure to register your student FOR the JL SIMPSON LOCATION

• The registration site can be translated into many languages with the click of a button.
• Students can select to participate in any or all activities.
• Students must be enrolled at the middle school participating in the intramural sports program.
• Each student must be at school and in good standing academically and with our LCPS/JLS Code of Conduct to participate on the day of each tournament.

Use the link below for registration and additional program information:

Intramural Sports Website

The upcoming dates for Intramural Flag Football are as follows:

Pool Play - Thursday, October 10th

Pool Play - Thursday, October 17th

JLSMS Tournament - Thursday, October 24th

LCPS Tournament – Saturday, November 2nd

Students must be registered to attend!

Our activity buses are rolling! Students who participate in after-school activities have the option to ride an activity bus home. Use this link below to view the route sheets for the activity buses, including the bus stop locations and approximate drop-off times.

NOTE: Any student participating in an after school club/organization activity must have their parents complete the PERMISSION CLICK document linked here. 😀

Project Lit is a book club for teachers and students who come together and read culturally important books, while encouraging the love of reading. Each month, participants will read a book at their own speed and meet in the library during lunch to discuss the book.

Our second book in our Project Lit series is MEXIKID, a graphic novel by Pedro Martin. Students interested in participating can pick up a copy of the book from Ms. Yorkshire in the library. The book club meeting to discuss MEXIKID will be held on Thursday, October 24 during all lunches.

The JLS Library is looking for Library Helpers! Volunteers will meet monthly in the library and help with shelving books, setting up book displays, creating book trailers, and many other tasks. Students are encouraged to attend an interest meeting being held on Monday, September 30.

The Academies of Loudoun 2024 Fall Admission Cycle opened on Monday, August 19, 2024, and will remain open until Wednesday, October 16, 2024. The fall admissions cycle is for any eighth-grade student enrolled in Algebra I or higher who is interested in applying to the Academies of Loudoun for ninth-grade entry into the Academy of Engineering & Technology (AET) program and/or the Academy of Science (AOS) program for the 2025-2026 school year.

The admissions office will conduct four (4) fall admissions information sessions for Loudoun County students in eighth grade and their parents or guardians. These sessions will provide details about the Academies.

2024 Fall Admissions Information Session Schedule

• Wednesday, August 28, at Tuscarora High School, 6:30 p.m.
• Saturday, September 14, at Independence High School, 10 a.m.
• Wednesday, September 18, at Harmony Middle School, 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 1, at River Bend Middle School, 6:30 p.m.

For more information, visit the Academies of Loudoun Admissions website, email AcademiesAdmissions@lcps.org or call 571-252-1992.

Students should see Ms.Thomasson, 8th Grade Counselor, with any questions.

Mica.Thomasson@lcps.org

The risks of fentanyl and fake pills are very real and very terrifying. Attend our next Fentanyl Awareness Session on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM., at Loudoun County High School to learn tips for talking to your student about the dangers of fentanyl and fake pills and what to do in a drug-related emergency. During this presentation, LCPS, who is partnering with the nonprofit Song for Charlie, will present The New Drug Talk, a 30-minute film that outlines the dangers of fentanyl and fake pills. Following the film, an expert panel discussion -- including community members who have lost loved ones to fentanyl poisoning -- will share their stories and guidance to help you keep your loved ones safe.

Parents as Educational Partners (PEP) is a program designed to engage and build meaningful relationships with the families of English Learners through the school year..

Our first meeting will be on Tuesday, October 15 from 5:30 PM-7:30 PM at the Douglass Community Center in Leesburg.

We will be implementing the LCPS-sponsored Second Step® Middle School program during our resource blocks this season.

From the LCPS Department of Student Services:

We want your child to be successful in school, and that means supporting and encouraging their

whole development. While excelling in academic classes is important, students also need skills for

learning challenges, making good decisions, handling strong emotions, and getting along with others.

Second Step® Middle School is a research-based social-emotional learning

program designed to improve students’ social-emotional skills, such as emotion management,

impulse control, problem solving, and empathy. Second Step skills and concepts are designed to

help students both in and out of school. These include:

Mindsets and Goals: Students learn how to develop a growth mindset and apply research-

based goal-setting strategies to their social and academic lives.

Developing a Positive Sense of Self: Students learn to identify their guiding principles,

work toward becoming the person they want to be, and learn strategies for building

confidence.

Thoughts, Emotions, and Decisions: Students learn how to recognize strong emotions

and unhelpful thoughts, and apply strategies to manage their emotions and reduce stress.

Managing Relationships and Social Conflict: Students learn strategies for developing

and maintaining healthy relationships, perspective-taking, and dealing with conflict.

If you have any questions about Second Step® Middle School, please don’t hesitate to contact

Sarah.McIntosh@lcps.org or Mica.Thomasson@lcps.org for more information. Thank you for your support as we work to build a safe and supportive school community!

Spend the evening with the LCHS Varsity Field Hockey Team and coaches learning about field hockey, running drills and practicing skills!

All bus pass requests should be addressed to your grade level secretary. You can request a bus pass for your student via email, a written note with parent/guardian signature, or a phone call to your grade level secretary. Requests should be received no later than NOON on the day the pass is needed.

Whenever students have a change in dismissal transportation (ie. bus rider to walker or bus rider to car rider), please be sure to notify your house secretary the morning of the change via email or a written note.

6th Grade Administrative Professional - Molly.Steinbach@lcps.org

7th Grade Administrative Professional - Stephanie.DeWan@lcps.org

8th Grade Administrative Professional - Laura.Ridings@lcps.org

Students are expected to use their time effectively during our five-minute class change to ensure they are in class before the bell. School administration will implement student behavior administrative and accountability measures to address excessive tardies to class.

1st and 2nd Tardies to Any Class: Teacher and Student Conversation + General E-mail to Families Through ParentVue Communications

3rd Tardy to Any Class: Teacher and Student Conversation / Reflection Opportunity to Focus on Improving Timeliness to Class + Phone Call to Parent/Guardian

4th+ Tardy to Any Class: Teacher Referral to Dean + Phone Call Home to Parent/Guardian with Student Behavior and Accountability Measures Continuum:

• Lunch / After School Detention w/Teacher / Dean
  

• Loss of School Privileges (i.e. Recess, Intramural Sports, Clubs/Activities, etc.)

• Friday School
  
• Conferencing With LCPS Attendance Officer + Family + Student Support Advisor + School Leadership / Unified Mental Health Team

Please talk with your Mustang about the importance of arriving to class on time to BE PRESENT and POWERFUL in their learning!

Remember that we are here to support all of our Mustangs if they need help to strategize ways to arrive to class in a timely manner so that they can maximize their performance in each and every one of their classes! THANK YOU for your wonderful support!

Please contact your student's grade-level counselor if you have scheduling questions.

School Counseling Team Contact Information

6th Grade: Sabrina.Jeane@lcps.org

7th Grade: Alison.Hyman@lcps.org

8th Grade: Last Name A-Q: Mica.Thomasson@lcps.org

8th Grade: Last Name R-Z: Juan.Barrios@lcps.org

Please contact your student's grade-level dean if you have questions or concerns.

School Dean's Contact Information

6th Grade: Brandon.Filsinger@lcps.org

7th Grade: Katherine.Hailey@lcps.org

8th Grade: Brent.Washburn@lcps.org

Click the image above to see this week's breakfast and lunch menus!

Where can I find LCPS level information on general information and expectations for students and their families?

LCPS has updated this information for this year with the release of the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook for Families and Student Code of Conduct.

As Simpson will be aligning completely with this useful guide, please take time to review it with your Simpson Mustang prior to the start of the new school year and save it for future reference.

Click here to access the SY 2024-2025 Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook for Families and Student Code of Conduct.

Please take some time to carefully read LCPS Policy 8650: Student Technology Acceptable/Responsible Use Policy and the new LCPS Policy 8655: Student Personal Device Use and address content directly with your Mustang as we will be doing the same among other school-wide expectations for 2024-2025.

Please note the following in terms of Student Personal Device Use:

Middle school students must keep their devices silent and not visible, stored in their locker during the school day. Personal devices may be used before or after the school day.

The above includes any and all devices, including cell phones, earbuds, wireless headphones, iPads, etc. :)

NOTE: Students may have wired earbuds/headphones for classes in which their teachers permit them to use these devices. The devices may only be connected to the Chromebook.

We also request that all families refrain from texting or calling our Mustangs' personal devices during the school day to help support this new LCPS policy and our engagement of its content at JLS.

WHAT IF WE NEED TO GET IN TOUCH WITH OUR MUSTANGS?

• Please contact us at 571-252-2840 if you need to speak to your Mustang. We can always find them for you!
• We will allow any of our Mustangs to call home to their families as needed using our school lines...never a problem!
• Teach your Mustangs to use their e-mail accounts regularly alongside our own school expectations for academic engagement and communication with their teachers. You are more than welcome to touch base with them in that manner!

• LCPS middle and high school students receive information about the dangers of opioids and other illicit drugs through health and physical education classes. Student Assistance Specialists who have mental health and substance abuse expertise provide these targeted presentations and partner with their respective schools to plan additional opportunities, including assemblies, student-led campaigns, and classroom lessons.

• More information can be found on this site - Student Assistance Services / Fentanyl and Opioid Awareness

Is your Mustang looking for Loudoun County HS / Heritage HS National Honor Society or University Instructor tutoring before school, after school, or maybe even during resource block?

Click here and work with your Mustang to complete this Google Form to request a tutor and we will be in touch super soon!

Please read all instructions in the Google Form carefully to learn about the expectations for our tutoring support program...and reach out to JLS-Tutoring@lcps.org with any questions!

HRTD is excited to launch SHINE! Spotlighting Heroes in Education, a new recognition program that aims to tell the stories of the incredible work happening throughout the division. We encourage schools to promote SHINE both inside their buildings between peers as well as with their school communities through newsletters, websites and social media as all parents, students, staff and community members are welcome to submit a nomination. Each month, Loudoun Education Foundation will choose one submission to provide additional acknowledgement and a special gift.

How it works:

1. We are seeking submissions for LCPS staff members at schools, central office and support locations who:

1. Have gone above and beyond in a situation

2. Have inspired others or have a heartwarming story

3. Are doing something unique or creative that is leading to results

4. In general, ANY great news!

2. Complete the submission form (It’s short and easy!)

3. The Employee Recognition office notifies the nominee as well as their supervisor of the submission

4. The story may be placed on the Employee Recognition webpage.

Our goal is to place a spotlight on the hundreds of positive interactions taking place in LCPS each day...and especially at JLS! We look forward to seeing your celebrations of our JLS Mustang Professionals throughout 2023-2024!

LCHS is hosting a community book club for students, parents, and teachers to discuss The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. The first of four book club discussion of The Anxious Generation was a huge success! We had 26 people in attendance and a large portion of the attendees were parents and staff from both Elementary and Middle School levels. We even had our school board member, Lauren Shernoff in attendance.

Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 1 @ 5:00 PM. with required reading from chapters 1-3, and optional readings from chapters 9 & 10. It's never too late to join us!

We invite you to participate by completing this form. Be sure to indicate whether or not you will require childcare so we are prepared to fill that need.

ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE LCHS COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB? Contact:

Heather Rainey, LCSW | Student Assistance Specialist

Heather.Rainey@lcps.org.

The LCPS PROPEL and Level Up Program is designed to address equity through enrichment for high-achieving students underrepresented in STEM.

The program goals are:

• Developing high-level reasoning skills in students.
• Providing students with opportunities to enhance behaviors associated with high achievement and demonstration of the 5C’s
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Contribution
  • Creation
  • Critical Thinking
• Assisting students with planning and preparing for academically rigorous coursework in middle and high school and for entry into competitive academic programs.
• Providing opportunities for parents to share as educational partners.

Click here to see the PROPEL and Level Up newsletter in English

Click here to see the PROPEL and Level Up newsletter in Spanish

Loudoun County Public Schools is offering new resources for all staff and parents/guardians to use to support students through www.parental guidance.org. You can learn more about this initiative by clicking here.

These resources include easily accessible video-based courses on difficult parenting topics, individualized parent coaching for any LCPS parent/guardian, on their schedule in their home, and weekly interactive webinars to let parents know the mental health needs of our students are a critical concern of Loudoun County Public Schools. Your unified mental health team members are ready to assist parents in accessing the support. You can watch this video about the services available.

Slide deck with additional information: Coaching CCHC LCPS 2024.pptx

The SNAP in Schools initiative from the Virginia Department of Social Service, which is based on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), helps develop partnerships to bridge the gap of food insecurity among school-aged children. The objectives of SNAP in Schools are to reduce food insecurity in school-aged children, to increase the number of students directly certified for free school meals through SNAP, and to increase the number of students eligible without application for the summer EBT program.

Please advise families who could benefit from this program to access the CommonHelp portal link to submit online SNAP applications.

Please also share the flyer below with your families:

• English

• Spanish