LCHS Newsletter A School of Excellence and October 2009 LOUDOUN a Community of Character COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

Principal’s Message Inside this issue: Parents:

DECA News 2 By the time you receive this newsletter we should be Strive for the Summit 3 well into our school year. I trust it has been as great a new Guidance News 4 beginning to the school year for you as it has been for our PSAT 6 staff. Our students have come to us this year with a tremen- LCHS AP Scholars 8 dous amount of focus and determination to make this their best year yet. I am truly excited about what is ahead for the Military Visits 9 students and staff in the 2009-2010 school year. Dig Pink Rally 10 Several weeks ago I made an appeal for anyone who Family Fun Night 10 would like to do so, to donate school supplies for our stu- SCA News 11 dents who are in need. Some of you have asked if there is a Foreign Language way you could contribute monetarily to this cause. The an- Department 13 swer is “yes.” We have a fund, called our “Needy Student” account. If you would like to contribute to this account, we Get the FACS 14 will use that money to help our students as well. BPO News 15 Special thanks to Monica Stone who is almost finished PTSA News 16 with a project in our courtyard where she has constructed a Health Clinic very attractive large pergola. In addition, she has included a Information 17 stone flower bed, plants and shrubs and secured a compre- Holiday Coalition hensive plan for the entire courtyard. This project was part Application 18 of her work toward receiving her Gold Award from the Girl Scouts. In the past, students Scott Cypher, Chris Lyford, Dates of Interest Coalicion ♦ Comunitaria Para 19 and Adam Macudzinski have also done great work for the Oct 6– DECA Volleyball school as part of their Eagle Scout Projects. ♦ School Cancellation/ Oct 6– Navigating the College Delay/Early Closing 20 Selection We are fast approaching the month of October and ♦ many activities are planned for our students, including Oct 7– DECA Think Pink Homecoming. Please be sure to check our web site for up- ♦ Oct 8 –Brown Bag Lunch Bunch

coming events and join us when you can. ♦ Oct 10– SAT @ Stone Bridge HS

♦ Oct 13– Navigating the College Sincerely yours, Selection ♦ Oct 14– PSAT ♦ Oct 15–Brown Bag Lunch Bunch Bill Oblas ♦ Oct 17– X-treme Family Fun Night ♦ Oct 22 –Brown Bag Lunch Bunch ♦ Oct 24– ACT Test ♦ Oct 29 –Brown Bag Lunch Bunch October 2009 415 Dry Mill Road
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571-252-2000 Loudoun County High School 1 October 2009 Michael Stefanick ECA, an association of marketing Our chapters’ officers are busy planning promotional students, guided by the direction activities to encourage Marketing Education students of marketing teachers, Mrs. Diane to recognize the benefits of joining the club. They Petrella and Miss Kristen Johnson, have set a goal to reach a student membership of 98. will strive to reach the national This goal, along with several other requirements, will D DECA goals to plan activities that allow our chapter to achieve the most prestigious encourage Civic Consciousness, award for membership growth. The membership Social Intelligence, Vocational Understanding and campaign will follow the VA DECA theme of “Raising Leadership Development. This year’s club officers the Stakes” using our Raider horse to “rope them in”! are: In an effort to support Breast Cancer Awareness Advisors: month, DECA will be helping at the LCHS Dig Pink Mrs. Petrella & Miss Johnson volleyball game October 6 th . DECA has also organ- th th President: ized “Think Pink” week, October 7 through the 9 . Activities will include selling pink ribbons for a dollar, Tyler Hayden collecting donations daily, selling pink cupcakes and VP’s of Civic Consciousness: organizing promotional events involving the School Abby Campbell & Amie Capilongo Store which is run by Marketing Education. On Friday VP of Leadership Development: of the week, the entire School Store sales for that day will be donated to the cause. All donations will be EJ Poell given to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Founda- VP of Social Intelligence tion. and Vocational Understanding: Felicia Johnson In the month of November, DECA will be promoting VP of Public Relations: Diabetes Awareness. Look for information on planned activities to come. Richard Federico & Michael Stefanick VP of Membership: In the month of December, our chapter will be attend- JJ LeVan ing a Washington Wizards Basket- th ball game with the 9 Annual Wiz- The officers will attend an officer training confer- ards Sports Career FBLA/DECA ence at National Conference Center in Lansdowne Evening. Last year this event was on September 23, 2009. The itinerary includes attended by thousands of area FBLA guest speakers that will lead workshop sessions and DECA students! You must be a on etiquette, team building, leadership and integ- DECA member ($21 dues submitted rity, and learning how to run an effective meeting. by 9/30) to attend and the fieldtrip In the afternoon, the students will visit Pump It Up cost includes: school bus transporta- and compete against the other schools in friendly tion, pre-game guest speakers, col- competition . lege fair, pre-game warm-up atten- dance, food/drink coupon and the NBA game. Last year’s speaker included Wizards’ Senior VP & Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Sales Officer, TV com- mentator and former NBA Star, Phil Chenier and the Wizards’ starting center, Brendan Haywood! Cost of the event will be approximately $40.

October 2009 Loudoun County High School 2 Class of 2013

For September

ENGLISH SCIENCE SOCIAL SCIENCE

Peak Performers and Mountain Climbers

Each month look for each of the three teams to recognize students who demonstrate strong work ethic, determination, and willingness to go “above and beyond” their own expectations.

Mrs. Lewis's classes will be reading As Mrs. Ellison has taken maternity tract w/a parent's or guardian's signa- short stories and analyzing characters, leave, Mr. Wagner has stepped into the ture. We began our exploration of Earth plots, and themes. Students will also be classroom to guide her students through Science talking about an Earth Systems reading a book on their own for their their study of short stories. Mr. Wagner Science Approach to understanding our Independent Reading Project. has taught English at Colonial Forge High Planet. The first formal SOLs we will School and English 9 at West Springfield cover are related to cartography and Mr. Bednarski's World History classes High School, and he will be working with GPS/GIS technology. The Honors are up and running. They are covering students on their grammar and writing classes have some strategies on choos- the rise of civilization and taking a close skills during the first nine weeks. ing a science research topic for the In- look at the early river valley civilizations dependent Science Research Project of Mesopotamia, Egypt, India and Mrs. Francis's classes are reviewing requirement. I am looking forward to China. From there, it's on to the early scientific method, measurement and seeing all parents/guardians at Back-to- empires of the Middle East. The Pre-AP laboratory safety. All students should School night. classes will also be reading the Epic of have turned in a Student Safety Con- Gilgamesh . We're looking forward to a great year.

Mrs. Daniel's freshman English classes DON’T FORGET TO DESIGNATE YOUR GROCERY CARDS!!! will begin their study of literature with a unit on short stories. Associated literary We have enrolled in the Target, Giant, Safeway, Bloom and Harris Teeter grocery terms and plot elements will be dis- card programs. Through each of these programs we earn cash. Our hope is to con- cussed and analyzed. Students will read tinue to offer the student agendas free to students as well as address other student a variety of short stories from a variety needs through these programs. You may designate your cards on line. of authors, and will complete several assignments and projects as part of this www.giantfood.com for Giant Bonus Bucks – or register at check out unit. Students will also work on their writing skills by creating a character www.safeway.com/community_escript.asp for Safeway Club card sketch and a short story of their own. Mrs. Daniel's classes will also begin www.target.com/tcoe for Target their study of grammar with a review of the parts of speech. www.harristeeter.com for Harris Teeter – or register at check out

Mr. Alexander's class completed an For Bloom, you need to designate our school through the Guest Services counter at overview of Geography and History the store. Our School ID number is 00372 skills and is now working on the study of Prehistoric man and the beginnings of We are also enrolled at Office Depot . You can register at the store. Our School ID civilizations. After this, we will begin to number is 70104031. explore ancient empires and the impor- tant river valley civilizations. Hope to Thanks for your help see everyone on back to school night! Bill Oblas

October 2009 Loudoun County High School 3 October 2009 Guidance News

COUNSELORS MEETING October/November WITH STUDENTS Calendar At-AGlance

Counselors have visited senior classes with information on post gradu- October 10 ate planning, the college fair, scholarships, the college application SAT test at Stone Bridge HS process, and Family Connection (see below for a detailed description October 6 & 13 of this program). Each senior will also meet one-on-one with his/her College Planning Workshop for counselor regarding post high school plans. During the month of No- Parents of Seniors at LCHS vember counselors will meet with juniors to begin post-graduation planning using Family Connection. October 14 PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test) for grades 9-11 Family Connection October 24 ACT test date We are pleased to continue utilizing Family Connection , a Web-based service designed November 7 especially for students and parents. SAT test at Potomac Falls HS

Family Connection will allow you and your child to: November 8 ASVAB Test at Heritage HS  Get involved in the planning and advising process – Build a resume, com- November 10 & 17 plete on-line surveys, and manage timelines and deadlines for making deci- sions about colleges and careers College Planning Workshop for Parents of Juniors at LCHS  Research colleges – Compare GPA, standardized test scores, and other statis- tics to actual historical data from our school for students who have applied and been admitted in the past  Sign up for college visits – Find out which colleges are visiting our school and sign up to attend those sessions

Family Connection also lets us share information with you and your child about up-coming meetings and events, local scholarship opportunities, and other Web resources for college and career information. In addition, the site includes a link that your child can use to send us an e-mail message. To visit our school’s Family Connection site, use your Web browser to connect to:

http://connection.naviance.com/lchs Family Connection Please contact Mrs. Fulcer, [email protected] in guidance so we may provide you with your code and instructions for navigating the site. Brown Bag Lunch Invite Interested in a training session on GUIDANCE WEBSITE CONTENT S GUIDANCE WEBSITE CONTENT S using Family Connection? Bring Please visit the LCHS Guidance web page for up-to-date news, events, and schedules. your lunch and join us from 12:00
Counseling Department Calendar of Events to 1:00 p.m. on Thursdays in Octo-
Summer Programs ber (8 th , 15 th , 22 nd , and 29 th ) in the
Scholarships, Scholarships, Scholarships!! career center. Contact Mrs. Fulcer
Raider Recognition (honor roll) to sign up. Space is limited.
Family Connections
College Testing Program Schedules
College and Career Information
And much, much, more!!!

http:www.loudoun.k12.va.us/lchs

October 2009 Loudoun County High School 4 2009-2010 Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) Wednesday, October 14, 2009 Congratulations to Hannah Arnold, who The 2009-2010 Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Schol- was named a National Merit Scholarship arship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) measures critical reading and Semifinalist based on her high score on the mathematical reasoning and writing skills important for success in college. PSAT. Of the over 1.5 million students who Juniors achieving high scores on this test are considered for recognition entered the competition, Hannah was one and scholarships . It also enables students to receive information about pro- of just 15,000 high scorers identified to go spective careers and to compare themselves with other college bound stu- on to the next part of the competition dents. This year the PSAT will be given on Wednesday, October 14 . All freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will take the PSAT at no cost. Please encourage your child to use the practice test which was distributed to stu- Job-For-A-Day dents with the PSAT bulletin in September. for Juniors College Rep. Visits College Representatives are scheduled to visit LCHS this fall . Students must sign up with Mrs. Fulcer in November 18, 2009 guidance or through Family Connection to attend . Sessions will take place in the Career Center. Visit the guidance web page for an up-to-date schedule . Following are the visits scheduled so far: The Loudoun County School-Business Partnership will be sponsoring the Job-for College Date Time -a-Day Program for high school juniors in Virginia Wesleyan College Thu October 1, 2009 11:00 AM November 18 , 2009 . Students who par- ticipate in the program will spend one day Kent State University Mon October 5, 2009 9:30 AM with a person in the community who is Radford University Mon October 5, 2009 2:00 PM involved in a career in which the student is interested. The goals of this program Roanoke College Wed October 7, 2009 10:30 AM are to allow students to explore a field in St. John's College Thu October 8, 2009 2:30 PM which they have an interest or aptitude; University of Virginia's offer students exposure to career fields Tue October 13, 2009 1:45 PM College at Wise about which they have no previous knowl- Barton College Thu October 15, 2009 10:30 AM edge; Stevenson University Thu October 15, 2009 11:30 AM strengthen students’ Air Force Recruiter Thu October 15, 2009 2:00 PM awareness University of Maryland, Fri October 16, 2009 1:30 PM of busi- Baltimore County ness, in- McDaniel College Mon October 19, 2009 11:30 AM dustry, and business Elon University Tue October 20, 2009 9:30 AM enterprises The University of Scranton Tue October 20, 2009 11:30 AM within the community; and provide students with Shepherd University Wed October 21, 2009 9:30 AM hands-on experiences with people, Alderson-Broaddus College Wed October 21, 2009 2:00 PM places, and things not always available in the classroom or school environment. Florida Southern College Fri October 23, 2009 9:30 AM University of Mary Washington Mon October 26, 2009 11:30 AM If you are interested in participating in Virginia Commonwealth University Tue October 27, 2009 11:30 AM this program, please complete an appli- cation (on Guidance website announce- Navy Recruiter Wed October 28, 2009 2:00 PM ment link) and agreement and return Bridgewater College Wed October 28, 2009 2:00 PM them to Mrs. Fulcer in the Guidance Office no later than October 7, 2009. Juniata College Fri October 30, 2009 2:30 PM You are also required to include a George Mason University Wed November 4, 2009 1:30 PM copy of your resume (visit the career Fri November 6, 2009 1:45 PM center for a sample resume’). Randolph-Macon College October 2009 Loudoun County High School 5 October 2009 Loudoun County High School 6 October 2009 Loudoun County High School 7 LCHS AP Scholars Weeks, Daniel Whitsett, Kimberly Congratulations to the 98 students at Williams, and Justin Zeidman. Loudoun County High School who were named AP Scholars in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the • 14 students qualified for the AP college-level Advanced Placement (AP) Scholar with Honor Award by receiving grades of 3 or Examinations. About 18 percent of the nearly 1.7 mil- higher on four or more AP Examinations, with an aver- lion students worldwide who took AP Exams performed age exam grade of at least 3.25: at a sufficiently high level to also earn an AP Scholar Award. Hinna Amjad, Samantha Bleull, Andrew Cangelosi, Mar-

garet Erickson, Puneet Lall, Megan Lindsey, Adam AP Examinations are graded on a 5-point scale (5 is the highest). Most of the nation’s colleges and universities award credit and/or Macudzinski, Phillip Meyerhofer, Melissa Modolo, placement for grades of 3 or higher, and more than 1,400 institu- Alaina Rhee, Delaney Scheuerman, Allison Tompkins, tions award a year of credit (sophomore standing) to students Erik Wenkel, Miles Wentworth. with a sufficient number of qualifying grades. • 59 students qualified for the AP Scholar Award by The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement receiving grades of 3 or higher on three or more AP Ex- based on the number of year-long courses and exams (or their aminations: equivalent semester-long courses and exams). At Loudoun County High School: Hannah Abdelrahman, Robert Allison, Brett Arneson, Hannah Arnold, Giulia Barlow, Trevor Barnard, • 2 students qualified for the National AP Scholar Stephanie Barrett, Christopher Bell, Kaitlyn Bevenour, Cory Bolar, Samantha Boucher, George Award Calhoun, Christina Cassidy, Anthony Cechak, Victoria by earning an average grade of 4 or higher on a five- Cederle, Abigail Chapple, Margaret Currier, Scott point scale on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 4 or Cypher, Kelly Drews, William Escobar, Michael Fer- higher on eight or more of these exams; Jeremy Begun raiolo, Kaitlyn Fillmore, Brian Fleagle, Gavin Foster, and Alan Donehoo. Helen Gall, Amanda Grimsley, Jennifer Herbut, Mi- chael Howard, Krista Kearney, Kimberly Lane, Ro- • 25 students qualified for the AP Scholar with Dis- chelle Latka, Emily Lawler, Bethany Lentz, Sidney tinction Award by receiving grades of 3 or higher on Lord, Lucy Lovell, Alyse May, Christina McKitrick, five or more AP Examinations, with an average exam Alexander Mohr, Sarah Muse, Ainsley Nowaczyk, grade of at least 3.5: Megan Patlen, Alexis Pham, Peter Phau, Barrett Phil- Elizabeth Asai, Jeremy Begun, Christina Bendo, Megan lips, Amanda Prater, Matthew Raimondo, Patrick Rob- Betcher, Seth Brown, Virginia Burke, Kyle Burns, Cop- inson, Samuel Rodgers, Alyssa Samuel, Kathleen ley Decker, Alan Donehoo, Olivia Erickson, Derel Sheehan, Geran Simpson, Monica Stone, Corinne Farmer, Kaitlin Gloe, Matthew Joseph, Melanie Kobran, Summerill, John Thompson, Samantha Thompson, Kathleen Martin, Alicia Potes, Kyle Pratt, Elise Sawtelle, Brittany Tobias, Megan Vahsen, Michael Walker, Jessica Sheehan, Margaret Skipp, Joshua Snyder, Joanna Christian Williams.

Guidance Department Navigating the College Selection and Counselor Alphabet Application Process for Parents of Seniors Mrs. Rowley ...... A-CE & ESL

CI-GRE & CAMPUS Tuesday, October 6th or Tuesday, October 13 th at 7:00 pm . Ms. Smerdzinski ... Ms. Jones ...... GRI-MAR

Mrs. Dunn ...... MAA-SAF This workshop is designed for parents of seniors to discuss the variables Mrs. Nagurny ...... SAG-Z involved in selecting a college and the steps involved in the application process. We will be meeting in the computer lab and using Family Con- Director of Guidance nection Ms. Zimmerman as a resource. Please call our guidance office at 571-252-2012 to reserve a space or email Mrs. Fulcer at [email protected] Secretaries Career Center Mrs. Rives & Mrs. Fulcer Mrs. Eisenmann

October 2009 Loudoun County High School 8 Military Visit Schedule

Military representatives from various branches are scheduled to visit LCHS once a month in the career center. Students interested in meeting with one of these representatives must sign up in the career center with Mrs. Fulcer or through Family Connection. Air Force will visit every other month beginning October 15th Military Monthly Visit Contact Name Contact # Email Branch

Army 2nd Wednesday, 2:00 pm Sgt. Henry Oyler 1-877-209-6252 [email protected]

Petty Officer Navy 4th Wednesday, 2:00 pm (703) 591-6272 [email protected] Wren Talde

Air Force 3rd Thursday, 2:00 pm * Sgt. Stephen Vaughn (304) 263-5089 [email protected]

Marines 2nd Tuesday, 2:00 pm Sgt. Patrick McNew (703) 779-3541 [email protected]

United Association Mechanical Trades School, to visit LCHS November 4th at 2:00 p.m.

United Association Mechanical Trades is trade. We also have an articulation a five-year trades/apprenticeship program agreement in the works with Northern with campuses Landover, MD and Virginia Community College as Springfield, VA. We offer programs to well. Overall, our program provides students who are interested in designing, students with not only the opportunity to building and maintaining all different start earning a great salary, but they will types of piping systems, heating and air receive a great education, and ultimately conditioning systems, and plumbing sys- be starting a fascinating career. Anyone tems. Our students follow a licensed jour- who enjoy working with their hands, ASVAB neyperson to work each day and get paid likes working on cars, or enjoys building for their time and then go to classes two different things, this is the perfect oppor- nights a week for about three hours at a tunity for them. (Armed Services time. In the first year of our program stu- Vocational Aptitude Battery) dents make approximately $35,000 and each year they are in the program beyond that, they make approximately $5,000 more, all the while receiving excellent Career Exploration benefits. By the time they graduate, they can expect to make between $70,000- Program Test

$80,000 a year while working for one of th th our 170 union contractors. Not only do 10 – 12 grade students interested in they make an excellent salary throughout taking this test should register by No- their time in school, but since we are a vember 3rd by contacting Mrs. Fulcer tuition-free program, students will not in the career center on 571-252-2012 graduate with any type of college loan or email [email protected] debt. We also offer the chance for stu- dents to apply their apprenticeship credits Saturday, November 7, 2008 toward an associate’s degree from either Heritage High School Cafeteria Montgomery College in Maryland or Start time 9:00 am, Washtenaw Community College in doors open at 8:00 am. Michigan, which gives our students the best of both worlds, a degree and a skilled

October 2009 Loudoun County High School 9 “Dig Pink” National Breast Cancer Awareness Rally

th October 6 , 2008 stands or passed around by volleyball players at our home Broad Run HS @ Loudoun County HS football games and at the night of the event Freshman/JV Games @ 6 PM Varsity Game @ 7 PM  Writing a check with “Loudoun County High School” in the memo portion of the check and sending it to: The Side-Out Foundation Please join Loudoun County High School in supporting its second annual, PO Box 884 community-wide fundraiser for a non-profit organization. Hundreds of Annandale, VA 22003 college and high school teams around the country champion “Dig Pink” by both featuring a volleyball match during the month of October (Breast Are you interested in becoming a sponsor for this event? How about Cancer Awareness Month) and supporting the Side-Out Foundation. donating an item or service as a raffle prize? Please contact me for further info. “Dig Pink” attendees will not only cheer the players on, but also will sup- port the cause by donating funds, making a statement by wearing pink to Don’t forget to wear your pink to show your support when the match, participating in an exciting raffle ( an iPod Shuffle , and other joining us on October 6 th ! prizes!), and enjoying “pink” treats. Breast cancer survivors will be granted free admission (contact me to obtain a special ticket) and ac- Shannon Nicholson knowledged at the event, while those who lost their battle to breast can- cer will be memorialized on a dedicated wall in the gymnasium. JV Volleyball Coach Loudoun County High Ways to donate to the Side-Out Foundation include: School [email protected]  Accessing our event’s website at: http://www.side-out.org/ application/teams/team_page/1395

 Depositing cash or check contributions in “Dig Pink” labeled con- tainers either displayed at our volleyball and football concession

October 2009 Loudoun County High School 10 he LCHS Student Council Association is off and running SCASCA TTTthis school year. Their prime objective is getting things in NewsNews order for homecoming which is on October 16 th . They are also working on the Powder- Puff game which is on Wednesday October 14 th . The Homecoming theme for this year is “The Whole World is Raider Territory”. The hall- way decoration themes are Rainforest, Ocean, Savannah, and Arctic. The Spirit Days are Extreme Weather Day, Hollywood Day, Salad Dressing Day, and Blue and Gold Day. We would also like to introduce you to our new officers: Brett Arneson (President), Sara Briggs (Vice-President), Elise Rivera (Treasurer), Mike Howard (Secretary), Nick Veschi (Reporter), Hannah Arnold (Senior Delegate), Lesya Chopivsky (Junior Delegate), Carly Machlan, and Brenna Cashen (Sophomore Delegates).

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE :

School Board Asks for Comments on Potential 20102010----20112011 School Calendar

The Loudoun County School Board got its first look at the proposed calendar for the 2010-2011 school year at its Tuesday, September 8 th , meeting. It is slated to adopt a calendar for the 2010-2011 year at its October 13 th meeting. During the interim, the School Board would like the public to comment on the proposed calendar. Com- ments may be sent to [email protected] . The proposed student calendar follows:

Proposed 2010-11 School Calendar

September 6 Holiday (Labor Day) September 7 First Day of School for Students October 11 Holiday (Columbus Day) October 29 End of the Grading Period November 1-2 Student Holiday (Planning/Records/Conference Days) November 24-26 Holiday (Thanksgiving) December 23-24/27-31 Winter Break (Classes Resume January 3) January 17 Holiday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) January 21 End of Grading Period January 24 Moveable Student Holiday* (Planning/Records/Conference Day) February 21 Holiday (Presidents’ Day) April 1 End of Grading Period April 4 Student Holiday (Planning/Records/Conference Day) April 18-22 Holiday (Spring Break) May 30 Holiday (Memorial Day) June 16 Last Day of School for Students/End of Grading Period

*NOTE: Parents with child ‑care or other weekday scheduling concerns – dates of the Moveable Planning/ Records/Conference Day between first and second semesters may change if the school calendar must be changed due to school closings for inclement weather or other emergencies.

October 2009 Loudoun County High School 11 Battle of the Books We are forming our Battle of the Books team for this year. This team will read a total of ten books (individual team members are only required to read a minimum of four titles) and compete in an academic-style Yearbook 2010 Want to purchase competition with the other high a 2010 yearbook? News Books SOLD OUT last year, so buy NOW to ensure you get a book (at a better from the price)! For order forms, log on to the LCHS webpage, click staff and click on schools in the county. We began Robin Ellison. Click Yearbook Resources on the left hand side and the order meeting monthly in October and form is available to print there. will continue with lunch and

Attention Senior Parents: Want to purchase a baby ad for your graduate? Raider Rally meetings until the final Act now! Print the order form on the LCHS website. Click on Staff, Robin Elli- competition in April. The team has lots of son, Yearbook Resources and the form is available to print there. fun preparing for the big day and the com- petition itself is very exciting. Encourage Parents do you own a business or work for someone who would love to support your student to come to the library and the Raiders? Purchase an ad in the 2010 Lord Loudoun Yearbook! For more sign up for the Battle of the Books team information, log on to the LCHS website, click Staff, click Ellison and click Year- with Mrs. Cody. book Resources. There you will find the business ad order form. We'd love to advertise your business and show your support of LCHS! This year’s titles are:

Artichoke's Heart by Suzanne Supplee Sustained Silent Reading Handle With Care by Jodi Picoult This is just a reminder that the entire school reads for 15 minutes at the start of every Raider Rally. Encourage your Peak student to have a book with them. We have some excellent by Roland Smith titles in the library and in Mrs. Cody’s Reading Room. A recent addi- tion is Gordon Korman’s latest tale, Juvie Three . This story about three boys, Graceling released from Juvenile Detention into the supervision of an earnest adult hoping to help by Kristen Cashore them turn their lives around is vintage Korman. The boys find themselves in an impos- sible position when their caretaker develops amnesia after a fall. Worried about return- Room on Lorelie Street (A) ing to detention, the boys embark on a wild scheme to continue their current living by Mary Pearson situation. Funny, with a feel good ending, this has already become a very popular title. Come check it out. Kindred by Octavia Butler ART Year We Disappeared (The) by Cylin and John Busby DEPARTMENT Shift by Jennifer Bradbury NEWS Pact (The) by Sampson Davis

Art 3 student Sammy Dormio works on her col- ored pencil drawing as she prepares for upcom- ing art exhibits. Student artwork will be on dis- play at Inova Loudoun Hospital during the month of November. Students will also display work at the Dulles Town Center Mall in May. October 2009 Loudoun County High School 12 oreign Language Department F Introduction of New Faculty Members This year, the Foreign Language department welcomes four new faculty members to its fold. Hannah Hardinge – German, Andrea Goldstein – Spanish and Spanish for Fluent Speakers, Tripp DiNicola – French and Ryan Vance – Latin, all join us with a variety of backgrounds, experiences and energies. Hannah Hardinge , a graduate of the University of Mary Washington, andoah, has attended Middlebury College in Vermont for the study of came to us last year when Herr Lichtscheidl left to pursue a college teach- Japanese. He has also been the Assistant Principal at Smart’s Mill Middle ing post. We were so impressed with her desire to teach, to spread the and the Foreign Language Specialist for LCPS. Mr. DiNicola speaks Span- German language and culture and to be a part of LCHS that we hired her to ish, French, English and Japanese and is one of the most energetic teach- be with us full time. Frau Hardinge teaches German 1-5AP and also the ers around. A true Renaissance man – he has even played piano with SAT Prep semester course. Fleetwood Mac!

Andréa Silvia Goldstein comes to us from Mechanicsville, VA – liter- Ryan Vance is also a traveling man. He teaches Latin 2 here at LCHS, but ally – every day to teach Spanish 1, 3 and the Spanish for Fluent Speakers spends the rest of his time at Harper Park. Mr. Vance comes to us from 2/3 course. Because la Sra. Goldstein was a late hire, she wasn’t able to Michigan and has lived in Loudoun for 3 years. He has 2 Bachelor’s de- start the year with us, but as soon as she was given the go-ahead – she hit grees - an ED.B.A. from the University of Michigan, majoring in Latin and the ground running. Born in Cordoba, Argentina, Señora Goldstein has Education and a B.A. from Western Michigan University, with a major in lived in Los Angeles, CA and New Orleans, LA before moving to Virginia. History and a minor in Latin. He recently finished his Master's degree Last year she taught in Hanover County, VA. She is looking to move closer from George Mason in the 2009 summer. Mr. Vance is passionate to Northern Virginia with her husband, 2 children and dog. La Sra. Gold- about Major league baseball, and has been a Chicago Cubs fans since he stein is hard-working, kind and willing to do what it takes to make sure could walk and talk. He is also a die-hard Michigan alum, bleeding your student succeeds at LCHS. Blue. You will most likely find him living and breathing Michigan foot- ball on Fall afternoons. Mr. Vance enjoys traveling, reading, and spending Tripp DiNicola has been a gift this year to our French program. Since time with family and friends whenever possible. the numbers have been growing, we needed one more teacher and he kindly accepted the challenge. Mr. DiNicola teaches full time at Broad Run The Foreign Language Department and the community of Loudoun County High School and then runs over here for 5 th block to teach French 4. He High welcome all of you to our family. We hope your years here are has taught at every level of education, including UVA, Shenandoah and happy, productive ones. GMU. He earned his Master’s degree from WVU, his Doctorate from Shen- Hispanic Heritage Month, Peanuts © and you

“We the people…” this powerful quote reminds us that it’s the people of the United States who collectively create the energy that is the “American Spirit”. When we celebrate together to recognize the achievements and contributions made throughout our history by people of Hispanic descent, we pay homage to our country that has become their home and captured their hearts. Hispanic Heritage month begins on September 15, the anniversary of inde- pendence for five Latin-American countries- Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico declared its independence on September 16, and Chile on September 18. The term “Hispanic”, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, refers to Spanish-speaking people in the United States of any race. More than 35 million people identified themselves as “Hispanic or Latino” on the 2000 census. The almost endless, star-studded list of famous Hispanics in every field and endeavor can seem impersonal and distant until we get close to the reality that this “hall of fame” relates to the life of every American. Follow your area of interest or passion to find that within every facet of our culture, Hispanics are present. Even when we are unaware of their origin, the value of their contributions stands the test of time.

One example of a somewhat “behind the scenes” Hispanic is Bill Melendez, partner and friend, of Charles M. Shultz, whose Peanuts characters have been American icons for fifty years. Melendez helped Shultz to bring these characters to life. Melendez was born in Sonara, Mexico, in 1916. When Shultz was asked to create the animated “A Charlie Brown’s Christmas”, as a cartoonist, he was in need of the talents of animator Bill Melendez. Shultz wrote the story and dialogue, and decided how the action should look. Melendez then cre- ated a story board, that consisted of rough drawings Shultz would approve, with over 800 sketches just to outline a thirty-minute show. He was also the voice talent for Snoopy and Woodstock! Today, we enjoy Char- lie Brown shows, one for every season, and consider them traditional viewing on many holidays. Melendez (Continued on page 15) October 2009 Loudoun County High School 13 Get the F A C S... Family and Consumer Sciences October, 2009 FACS is a department within Career and Technical Education. In the past it had other names – such as Home Economics. Please view information about the syllabus of courses offered this year at LCHS. You will find this information on the school’s web site, staff, and my name. Teacher Cadet – full year – one high school credit and four college credits. Fashion – one semester, one-half credit upon successful Students in Loudoun County taking completion of the course. Teacher Cadet (Teachers for Tomorrow is state name and Shenandoah University Students are already involved in help- course name), upon successful completion ing the NJROTC class with basic of the course will receive high school measuring, fitting and marking for the credit and college credit. There are two tailor to finish. We will be covering sections of Teacher Cadet, first and fifth background information about the blocks. fashion industry and starting to design “project” for the students pretend Presently the students are covering back- “clients.” ground education information, upcoming assignments, portfolio information and self assessment activities.

Gourmet Foods – one semester, one-half credit upon successful completion.

Each class starts with background information about foods in general. Upcoming labs will be introduc- tions into kitchen lay out, basic recipes and equipment. Demonstrations and applied techniques, menu planning, execution, nutrition and safety issues will be covered this first four weeks. A lab fee of $20.00 (one time) is due by the end of September. Two sections of Gourmet Foods is offered this semester – blocks 3 and 8.

By: Maureen Howard As President of FBLA at Loudoun County High School, I had the privilege of at- tending the most recent meeting of the Northern Virginia Technology Council. There, the guest speaker, Steve Forbes, shared his viewpoint on the past and pre- sent economy and helpful ways he thinks will help lead the economy back to its top spot. As editor-in-chief of Forbes Magazine as well as other branches includ- ing Forbes Life, Forbes Women, Forbes Asia and Forbes.com, he was able to give great insight on something he knows inside and out. All of the 550 guests were able to enjoy a beautifully made breakfast while listening to important economic conclusions. He was able to keep a light-hearted tone throughout by adding a few humorous analogies which really helped me as well as the other students better understand the complicated problems of the nation today. Overall, I really appre- ciated the opportunity to listen to an excellent speaker as well as network with other important persons.

October 2009 Loudoun County High School 14 (Continued from page 13) Band-Parent Organization animated and produced award-winning feature films for Disney , such as Fantasia, Pinocchio, Bambi and Dumbo . He also drew the Warner Brothers charac- ters of Daffy Duck, Bugs Bunny and Speedy Gon- zalez, and Porky Pig. Other shows he animated were Cathy, The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe and The Marching Basket Raffle Garfield on the Town. He died one year ago this Raider Band has initi- You don’t want to miss the incredible month, at 91 years of age, leaving a legacy of over ated its performance of baskets The Band is preparing to raffle at seven decades of animation history. this school year at the foot- the football game on October 30! A ball game on August 27! The Marching group of dedicated band parents will have Band is larger than ever (total of 102 band You may know the name of David Farragut, who a table set up at the home football games students) and competes in the AAAA Di- to offer you an opportunity to win the was the most well-known Hispanic sailor in the vision. The Band will be playing at all the basket(s) of your choosing: Civil War. He joined the Navy when he was only home football games, and at the Park View ten years of age-the youngest person ever to away game on October 2. • Gift Card Basket enlist! Farragut is known for a famous in 1864. • Coffee Basket When the ship in front of him struck an explo- Let the competitions begin! • Redskins Football Basket The Raider Marching Band started its sive mine and sank, Farragut urged his crew • Music Basket on, shouting, “Damn the torpedoes! Go ahead. competition season on September 26 at North Stafford and did very well! They • Handmade Fleece LCHS Full speed!” His fleet of ships captured the won first place for percussion and second Confederate ships in the harbor and won the stadium Blanket and Key Ring place for both auxiliary (color guard) and • Organic Food-Health and Whole battle. Farrgut was also the first person to earn music. These achievements awarded the rank of admiral in the United States Navy. them second place among their division Body Inspiration Basket This month, pause to reflect the many who and fourth place among all 20 bands in • Alba Botanica Basket have entertained us, fought for our country, the competition. Way to go Marching • Pasta Cooking Basket Raiders! brought us many new words and tastes, chal- • Kasbah Cooking Basket lenged us as athletes, and remain with us to The Marching Band continues their com- enrich our culture and lives. Be sure to stop by at the next home game petition season on October 3 at Loudoun to check out the baskets and enter to win Valley High School in Purcellville; on Sources: www.answerts.com/topic/bill-mel-ndez – the more tickets you buy, the better www.http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/ October 10 at Stafford High School; and your chances of winning! hispanic /history concludes with the State Marching Band www.factmonster.com competition at Millbrook High School in Winchester on October 31. A superior VA Diner Peanut Sale and Other rating at that competition will earn them Upcoming Fundraisers half of this year’s Virginia Honor Band The VA Diner Peanut Sale is underway status…all of the parents will be there and offers a variety of gourmet nuts, cheering them on! chocolates, and seasonal items. Orders are due by October 19 and items will be delivered in time for the Thanksgiving Attendance break. To order, see a band student or Research shows that academic achievement is directly contact Julie Smead at [email protected]. related to attendance and in an effort to improve our school’s overall attendance, Loudoun County High Stay tuned for information on additional School will be implementing attendance procedures to fundraising events, including the annual monitor each student’s attendance, particularly unex- Wreath and Greenery Sale and a candy cused absences. All students will be assigned an advo- sale, coming soon. cate (either an administrator or a guidance counselor) who will chart their students’ attendance and develop BPO Meetings strategies to assist him/her in The Band-Parent Organization (BPO) keeping individual absence rates meets on the third Wednesday of each below 15%. The county atten- month (next meeting October 21) at 7:00 p.m. in the band room. If you have ques- dance officer assigned to Lou- tions about any of the bands, their activi- doun County High School will ties, or BPO membership, please contact assist with this initiative. Julie Smead, BPO President, at [email protected]. October 2009 Loudoun County High School 15

A big thank you If you have not sent in your membership form and would like to join, you can either print out a form from the school website or Thanks to Carolyn Lorenzen for coordinating the Freshman contact Kelli Linville at [email protected] . Luncheon held during Freshman Orientation! We are also grate- ful for the help of her team: John Ku, Lisa Kuzma, Staci Greenspon, Shelly Hoehner, Kerry Scoggin, Diane Pierson, SAT prep courses to be offered

Diane Bree, Alison Hokamp, Pat Roberts, Paula Buscavage, Tina The PTSA has coordinated with Revolution Prep to offer two six Orsini, Allison Meidt, Caryl Beard, Leslie Guidry, Trudy Stuart -week SAT prep courses in the timeframe beginning Octo- and Bonnie Zirpoli. ber 24 and ending before the official SAT test on December 10.

HELP WANTED: Volunteers! Each course consists of a total of 18 hours of instruction and five Powder Puff football game: practice SAT tests, and costs $499. To accommodate students’ Come join the fun and help out while the senior busy schedules, there are two course time options being of- girls take on the junior girls in a rousing game fered. One course meets in the mornings, before school starts, of flag football ! Volunteers are needed to help from 7:15 a.m.-8:45 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with Sat- take tickets and work the concession stand dur- urday practice exams from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., (ends on Thursday, ing the game on Wednesday, October 14. Game December 3). The second option meets once a week on Tuesday time is 7:30 p.m.; volunteers need to arrive by 7 p.m. To volun- evenings from 6 p.m.-9 p.m., with Saturday practice exams from teer, e-mail Maureen Arneson at [email protected] . 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (ends on Tuesday, December 1). The maximum class size for either course is 20 students. Homecoming Dance: We still could use a few more hands at the To register for a course, contact Revolution Prep at 1-877- Homecoming Dance on Saturday, October 17. REV-PREP (1-877-738-7737). The PTSA will receive, as If you can chaperone, please e-mail a fundraiser, a fee for each course that is held at LCHS. For [email protected] . more information about upcoming SAT prep courses, as well as a detailed schedule of the classes, log onto the web- Vision/hearing screening: site at www.revolutionprep.com or click on the PTSA link Our LCHS nurse, Ms. Cypher, needs volunteers to help dur- on the LCHS website at http:/ /cmsweb1.loudoun.k12.va.us/ ing the school’s v ision and hearing screenings to be conducted lchs . If you are in need of financial assistance, please con- on December 7-8. If you can help, please contact her at tact Revolution Prep or you may contact one of the parent [email protected] or (571)252-2009. volunteers listed below .

PTSA membership drive under way Please note: The SAT preparation classes are coordinated by the PTSA and not the school guidance office. The school As of September 9, the LCHS PTSA had 51 members and raised guidance office will not be able to answer any specific ques- $510! This is a slow start; let’s see if we can triple that amount in tions about the classes or take registration forms. If you have the next week! any questions, please contact Revolution Prep or one of the PTSA parent volunteers: Mona Czupak, [email protected], Remember that the PTSA benefits the entire school; it organizes (703)737-6571, or Maureen Arneson, [email protected] , school functions from fundraisers and scholarships to the All- (703)669-9592. Night Graduation Party. Membership is open to parents, teachers and students, as well as other family members and neighbors. Mark your calendars! In addition to helping with the costs of these school functions, the PTSA provides each member a school directory. With par- PTSA meetings are held on the first Monday of each month ent’s permission, each student who joins the PTSA will be in- (except January) from 7 - 8 p.m. in the LCHS library! Meet- cluded in the PTSA directory, which will contain school phone ing dates for the 2009-2010 school year will include: Octo- numbers and website address, PTSA officer and committee chair ber 5, November 2, December 7, January 11, February 1, names and contact information, as well as student and parent March 1, April 5, May 3 and June 7. contact information. This is a handy booklet for both parents and students.

October 2009 Loudoun County High School 16 Health Clinic Information

Our school’s health clinic assistant/registered If your child is ill because of a conta- ministration” form should be used for physi- nurse is Sue Cypher, RN. She works in the gious disease such as the flu, strep cian’s orders. Copies of this form as well as clinic each day from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm The throat, chickenpox, etc., it would be other medical forms are available in the school health clinic assistant (HCA) works under the helpful to note the reason for the ab- office or at the following link: direction and supervision of a registered nurse sence when you call the absentee call- http://cmsweb1.loudoun.k12.va.us/ (resource nurse) whom school staff can contact line. This will help the school take 50910061112842/FileLib/browse.aspA= at any time for advice or emergencies. HCAs measures to know the extent of the 374&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=67367 . are trained in first aid, cardiopulmonary resusci- disease and reduce its spread. tation (CPR), use of an external automatic defi- All prescription medication must be in the origi- brillator (AED), and medication administration. nal pharmacy bottle with the proper label con- Students who have fevers should be kept at The resource nurse visits the school regularly. taining the student’s name, medication, dosage, home until free of fever for 24 hours. Students The resource nurse for this school is Hope Lu- and instructions for administration. Upon re- who do not feel well should stay home. When ong, RN Clinic personnel (HCAs and nurses) quest, most pharmacies will provide an extra students come to school ill, they not only are not are not allowed to make a medical diagnosis. If bottle with the proper amount of medication for able to participate fully in class, but they may you have an urgent medical concern, please take school. also infect other students with their illness. your child to their personal physician or a medi- cal facility. If the HCA/nurse needs to administer non- prescription medication : it must be provided by the parent/guardian in an If your child has any significant medical needs, original package with the name of the medica- please notify the HCA/nurse even if the school tion and instructions; has been notified in previous school years. she must have a note from the parent If your child has asthma, diabetes, sei- regarding when and how much medica- zures, life-threatening allergies, or other tion to administer; medical conditions, you and the physician will she will only give the amount listed on the pack- need to complete a form so the school can age for your child’s age and weight and for the understand and address your child’s needs. recommended length of time the student should These forms are available on the Loudoun receive the medication unless she has doctor’s County Public Schools (LCPS) Web site at orders on the “Authorization for Medication http://www.loudoun.k12.va.us/loudoun/ Administration” form to dispense differently; pages/static_district_homepage.asp in the “For and she cannot administer medication that is not Parents” dropdown menu under Medication at in its original container. School—Parent Information. These forms need to be updated each school year. For the HCA/nurse to give acetaminophen to your child, you must have completed the section School-Sponsored After-School on the emergency card that gives permission and Activities and Sports sign it. Parents/guardians of elementary stu- dents will be contacted before any acetamino- If your child has diabetes, an epinephrine auto- phen is given in order to assure that it has not injector, an inhaler or other emergency medica- A parent or guardian must deliver any medica- been given at home. Because acetaminophen tion at school, please notify the teacher/ spon- tion (prescription or non-prescription) to the can cause liver damage in large amounts over a sor that your child has the health concern. Also school office or clinic. Students may not period of time, middle and high school students notify the health clinic assistant/nurse 1-2 weeks transport any medication to or from school. may only receive four doses of acetaminophen prior to the event. The clinic is closed after Parents are responsible for picking up any un- used medication. in a four-week period. Before a fifth dose is dismissal and the nurse/health clinic assistant is given, the parent/guardian will be contacted. not in the building. Arrangements need to be If your child takes a prescription medication that made to have medication available and to train to miss a dose would have serious health conse- staff. It is strongly suggested that middle and quences (seizure medication, insulin, etc.), it is Be sure to keep the “Emergency Information” high school students carry their own inhaler updated so we can reach you if your child is ill strongly suggested that a 24-hour supply of the and/or epinephrine auto-injector for quick ac- or injured. This can easily be done on-line medication be left in the school clinic in case of cess to medication. For students to carry an through the Parent Information Management a prolonged school day. The medication must inhaler, the physician must complete and sign System at https://webinter.loudoun.k12.va.us/ be in an original pharmacy-labeled bottle and the “Asthma Health Care and Action Plan”, Pim/?575Nav=|&NodeID=6681 have a physician’s order on file in the clinic. The form 11:14, giving his/her permission for the order must give the times during the 24-hour rd th th student to carry the inhaler, and the parent and All 3 , 7 , and 10 grade students and students period that the medication is to be administered. student must sign the “Parent/Student Agree- new to LCPS will be screened for vision and ment for Permission to Carry an Inhaler.” For hearing during the first 60 days of school. Kin- The HCA/nurse must have written instructions dergarten students who did not have distance students with an epinephrine auto-injector, the from the physician in order to administer pre- vision screening or hearing tests within two physician will need to sign the bottom of form scription medications . The instructions months of the beginning of school will also be 11:10 and the parent and student will need to should include: student’s name; name and pur- screened. sign form 11:10c under “Agreement for Per- pose of the medication; dosage and time of mission to Self-Administer and/or Carry administration; possible side effects and meas- Virginia requires that school divisions provide Epinephrine.” For students with diabetes to ures to take if those occur; end date for adminis- information on scoliosis to parents of students carry any of their medical supplies, the dia- tering the medication; parent’s signature giving in grades five through ten. The scoliosis flyer is betes form, Part 4 Permission to Self-Carry permission to administer medication and to provided by the school at the beginning of each and Self-Administer Diabetes Care, needs to contact physician, and physician’s signature; and school year. be signed by the physician, parent, and student. a specific “Authorization for Medication Ad-

October 2009 Loudoun County High School 17 Following pages are the Holiday Coalition 2009 Application. Complete and return to your students guidance counselor ASAP for processing. Please note the Deadline Dates on the top of the application.

October 2009 Loudoun County High School 18 LAS PAGINAS ADJUNTAS CORRESPONDEN A LA APLICACION PARA EL PROGRAMA "HOLIDAY COALITION" DEL 2009. FAVOR DE LLENARLA APROPIADAMENTE Y ENVIARLA CON SU HIJO(A) DIRIGIDA AL CONSEJERO(A) DE EL/ELLA PARA QUE SEA PROCESDA. RECUERDE QUE LA FECHA DE VENCIMIENTO APARECE EN LA PARTE DE ARRIBA DE LA APLICACION.

October 2009 Loudoun County High School 19 SCHOOL CANCELLATION/DELAYED OPENING/EARLY CLOSING

In the event that weather or other reasons require either closing or delaying the opening of school before buses start on their routes, announcements will be made over the following radiolTV stations by 6:00 A.M. These stations are notified. by direct calls and should be the primary stations that are monitored .

WRC (TV Channel 4) Washington, DC FOX (TV Channel 5) Washington, DC

WJLA (TV Channel 7) Washington, DC

WUSA (TV Channel 9) Washington, DC

News Channel 8 Washington, DC

WINC (92.5 FM) Winchester, V A

WMRE (1550 AM) Charles Town, WV

WTOP (1500 AM and 103.5 FM) Washington, DC WMAL (630 AM) Washington, DC

In the event of a delayed opening, please stay tuned to the radiolTV station in case some change in the weather causes schools to be closed for the day.

A one-hour delay would mean that all morning programs would operate as usual except that they would start one (1) hour later.

A two-hour delay would mean that school opening would be delayed for two (2) hours with specific alternatives to certain programs.

October 2009 Loudoun County High School 20 SCHOOL CANCELLATION/DELAYED OPENING/EARLY CLOSING

EARLY CLOSING In the event that circumstances necessitate the early closing of school after school is in session, announcements will be broadcast over the same radio/tv stations listed previously. When we have an early closing, it will probably be announced that school will close either one or two hours earlier than usual.

ONE-HOUR EARLY CLOSING 1. All bus routes operate as usual except for starting one (1) hour earlier than the normal time. 2. All after-school activities requiring school bus transportation are canceled. 3. Other school activities not requiring transportation service are at the discretion of the principal.

TWO-HOUR EARLY CLOSING All routes will operate two (2) hours early with the following exceptions:

Program Transportation and adjusted Schedule Information Half-Day Kindergarten / Morning Kindergarten will go home at their regular time. All afternoon programs are canceled. STEP (4-year-old) ESL All afternoon classes are canceled. Pre-School, Special AM Sessions - These students will remain at school until the time other students are dismissed. Education Early Child- These student will ride their regular bus with the other special education students PM Sessions hood Classes and Head are canceled. Start Programs PM Sessions are canceled

Monroe Technology Cen- Students will be transported back to their home school two (2) hours earlier than normal. ter/Academy of Science GED Program Students will ride back to their home schools with the Douglass School Students

Activities/Athletics All after-school activities requiring school bus transportation are canceled. Other school activities not requiring school bus transportation service are at the discretion of the principal

PROGRAM SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENTS FOR TWO-HOUR DELAYED OPENINGS Program Transportation and adjusted Schedule Information Full-Day Programs Students will arrive two (2) hours late at their program school and will remain until the end of the normal school day. Half-day Kindergarten I A.M. Session - will begin two (2) hours late and remain in school for two hours. These students will leave school one STEP (4-year-old) hour later than usual. P.M. Session - will begin one (1) hour late and remain in school for two hours, dismissing at the regular time.

Half-Day ESL Elementary School - Students will go to their ESL school on a two-hour delayed schedule and will follow the kindergarten release procedures. Middle & High Schools - Students will stay on their regular delayed opening schedule.

Head Start Students in this program will arrive at school on a two-hour dela ed schedule and will dismiss at their regular dismissal time. Early Childhood AM Session - Will begin two (2) hours late and remain in school for three (3) hours. (pre-School) These students will leave school one (1) hour later than normal. PM Session - Will begin one (1) hour late and remain in school for three 3 hours dismissing at the regular time.

Monroe Technology Students will arrive two (2) hours late and remain until normal dismissal time. Center and Academy of Science

October 2009 Loudoun County High School 21 Loudoun County High School NONPROFIT 415 Dry Mill Road SW ORGANIZATION Leesburg, VA 20175 U.S. POSTAGE PAID LEESBURG, VA PERMIT NO. 21

ADMINISTRATION

Mr. Oblas – Principal Mr. Patterson...... Assistant Principal Mr. Brown...... Assistant Principal Mrs. Heanue ...... Assistant Principal Mr. Wright ...... Athletic Director

GUIDANCE STAFF MAIN OFFICE STAFF Ms. Zimmerman ...... Director of Guidance Mrs. Kutz ...... Secretary Mrs. Cameron ...... Secretary COUNSELORS Mrs. Garrison ...... Secretary Mrs. Rowley ------A - CE & ESL Mrs. Kirby ...... Attendance Ms. Smerdzinski ------CH - GL Ms. Jones ------GO-MAN Mrs. Furr ...... Bookkeeper Mrs. Dunn ------MAO - Ro Mrs. Cypher ...... Nurse Ms. Nagurny ------Ru - Z Main Office: 571-252-2000 Mrs. Rives ...... Secretary Fax: 571-252-2001 Attendance: 571-252-2002 Mrs. Eisenmann ...... Secretary Guidance Phone: 571-252-2012 Mrs. Fulcer ...... Career Center Guidance Fax: 571-252-2013

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