The Stone Bridge Times 1 Stone Bridge Times Volume 11, Issue 3 October 2010106 Principal‘s Perspective Thanks to our students, staff, and parents for all you did to ensure an excellent beginning of this school year. Back-to-School Night reinforced for me the importance and the power of everyone working together for the sake of our students. Your support continues to drive us toward becoming the best school we can be. We are in the development phases of our School Improvement Plan and you are invited to work with us throughout the year as part of that process. We will have School Improvement Teams to work on academic achievement, school climate, communications and technology. We also have an Equity Team that meets monthly. Our focus continues to be on academic achievement for every student in this building as well as ongoing efforts to nurture and sustain a school culture that makes support, pride, honor and mutual respect natural to everything we do. In October a group of juniors and seniors will conduct an anti-bullying assembly for ninth graders similar to one they conducted last year. On October 6 we also will host our Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at 6 pm in the cafeteria. As a school we will continue efforts with the LCPS initiative on equitable practices to promote success for all students. Please contact assistant principal, Matt Wilburn, at [email protected]or 571-252-2200 if you would be willing to work with us on any of these areas of academic achievement, school climate, equity, communications or technology. On October 13 the PSAT exam will be administered to all ninth, tenth, and eleventh graders. The PSAT is good practice for the actual SAT and is the test used to determine National Merit Scholarship candidates. A continued goal for us has been improved SAT scores and based on last year’s improvement of more than 20 points we are on the right track. Also, on October 14 th seniors will attend a class meeting and workshops. The morning will include the senior panorama picture, graduation information, measurements for caps and gowns, and workshops to help seniors think about their roles and responsibilities as quality citizens and leaders. We continue to ask for your support as we work with students on acceptable and appropriate dress and grooming habits. We remind young men and women that clothing should not be provocative or too revealing as it can create distraction or can endanger safety and is not acceptable for school. Homecoming week will be on October 18-23. It will be a week of exciting spirit days and activities. The pre-game parade on October 16th will start at 5 pm at Belmont Station Elementary School and proceed down Portsmouth Blvd to Claiborne Road and into our parking lot. The game against Langley starts at 7:30 pm. The dance will be on Saturday night from 8-11:45 pm and students must be in good standing and must sign the pledge cards regarding expectations to purchase tickets. On the November 2nd workday (the second workday that also is Election Day with an important school bond referendum on the ballot) we will have parent-teacher meetings from 7:30-9:30 am. You can sign up for up to ten minute sessions with individual teachers by calling the Guidance Department at 571-252-2214. Thanks again for all you do to make our school very special and for making it fun for me to come to work every day. James E. Person- Principal In this Issue Page 2 Senior Information Excellence In Education National Merit Recognition Page 3 AP Scholar Awards 2010 Governor’s School Page 4 Math Dept News Library News SB Activity Bus Schedule Page 5 Homecoming Week Info Bulldog Tribune Clinic News Page 6 Guidance Department News ACT/SAT/PSAT Page 7 Important Dates Ethics and Leadership Day Page 8 Emergency Closing Procedures Meeting for Trip to Italy and Greece Page 9 Music Booster Association Athletic Clearing House Page 10 Sports Website Page 10-11 Winter Sports Information Page 12-13 DECA Info Page 13 Apple Federal Credit Union Page 14 Partners for Safe Teen Driving Page 15 Yearbook Order Form Senior Baby Ad Order Form Page 16 Community Shred & Food Drive Page 17 PTSO Membership Form Page 18-19 Athletic Booster Membership Form Page 20 White House Ornament Page 21-22 Project Graduation Upcoming Events Oct 3 Joint Concert-Beijing Orchestra, 7:00 Oct 4 Athletic Boosters 7:00 (Library) Oct 6 Interims Sent Home Oct 9 SAT Tests @ Stone Bridge Oct 11 Columbus Day Holiday Oct 13 PSAT (9 th – 11 th Grade) Oct 14 Project Grad 7:00 (Career Center) Oct 18 DECA Powder Puff Game Oct 18-19 Vision & Hearing Screening Oct 18-22 Spirit Week Oct 19 Partners for Safe Teen Driving 7:00 Oct 20-21 Senior Makeup Pictures Oct 22 Homecoming Parade 5:00 Homecoming Game vs. Langley 7:30 Oct 23 Homecoming Dance 8:00 – 11:45 Oct 27 Choral Pasta Dinner Oct 28 Underclass Makeup Pictures Oct 29 End 1 st Quarter
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Stone Bridge Times Volume 11, Issue 3 October 2010106
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Principal‘s Perspective
Thanks to our students, staff, and parents for all you did to ensure
an excellent beginning of this school year. Back-to-School Night reinforced
for me the importance and the power of everyone working together for the
sake of our students. Your support continues to drive us toward becoming the
best school we can be.
We are in the development phases of our School Improvement Plan
and you are invited to work with us throughout the year as part of that process.
We will have School Improvement Teams to work on academic achievement,
school climate, communications and technology. We also have an Equity
Team that meets monthly. Our focus continues to be on academic
achievement for every student in this building as well as ongoing efforts to
nurture and sustain a school culture that makes support, pride, honor and
mutual respect natural to everything we do. In October a group of juniors and
seniors will conduct an anti-bullying assembly for ninth graders similar to one
they conducted last year. On October 6 we also will host our Hispanic
Heritage Month Celebration at 6 pm in the cafeteria. As a school we will
continue efforts with the LCPS initiative on equitable practices to promote
success for all students. Please contact assistant principal, Matt Wilburn, at
Swim Monday, Wednesday, Friday: Track @4:00 weather permitting or Aux Gym 8:00-9:30
Tuesday: Claude Moore 6:30-8:00 Bus leaves school at 6:00 and returns at 8:30
Thursday: Claude Moore 5:00-6:30 Bus leaves school at 4:30 and returns at 7:00
All students are allowed to participate in the sports program provided they meet the following requirements:
1. Bona Fide Student Rule—you must be enrolled in and in good standing in the school you represent.
2. Grade Rule—you must be enrolled in the last four years of high school.
3. Scholarship Rule—You must have passed at least five credit subjects, or the equivalent, at the end of the
previous semester and be enrolled in and remain continuously enrolled in at least five credit subjects, or the
equivalent during the current semester. *NOTE - A subject for which credit has previously been granted may not,
if repeated, be used by any student to satisfy the requirement of this rule.
4. Age Rule—you must not have reached your 19th birthday on or before the first day of August of the current
school year.
5. Transfer Rule—you must sit out of VHSL activities for 365 days following a transfer to the school unless the
transfer corresponded with a family move into the school attendance zone. Ninth graders are automatically eligible
wherever they enroll at the beginning of the year. (Please check with your principal or athletic/activities director for
exceptions.)
6. Semester Rule—you may participate for not more than eight consecutive semesters following your initial
enrollment in the ninth grade, whether or not you have remained continuously enrolled.
7. Amateur Rule—you must be an amateur who participates only for the education, physical, mental and social
benefits derived from the activity.
8. Awards Rule—you must not accept in recognition of athletic ability any reward not approved by your school or
the Virginia High School League.
9. All-Star Rule—only seniors who have completed their eligibility in a sport may participate in one all-star game in
that sports season.
10. Consent Form/Physical—You must have submitted a complete copy of a current Athletic Participation/Parental
Consent/Physical Examination Form, including the required physical by a doctor, prior to practice, tryouts or
membership of any school athletic team, including cheer.
Additional Forms Required
Along with the physical form, athletes must have the following forms on file signed by the parent and
athlete:
Loudoun County Training Rules and Regulations-once per school year
Warning and Assumption of Risk for Participation- once per school year
Insurance Form- once per school year
Emergency Card- once each season
ANY SPORTS PACKAGE THAT IS NOT FULLY COMPLETED WILL BE RETURNED FOR
COMPLETION. COMPLETED PACKAGES MUST BE RE-SUBMITTED TO THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
BEFORE THE ATHLETE WILL BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN TRYOUTS OR PRACTICES.
THE WINTER SPORTS PACKET IS DUE NOVEMBER 8, 2010.
If you have any questions about the athletic program, contact Dave Hembach, Athletic Director.
Telephone (571) 252-2210
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Stone Bridge DECA: I got the Magic in me!
Join Stone Bridge DECA, an Association of Marketing Students,
seeking to explore new experiences and amazing opportunities such as:
-Leadership -Travel
-Self Confidence -Recognition
-Community Service -Scholarships
-Social Skills/Networking -Career Awareness
This year’s DECA theme is, “I got the Magic in me.” International DECA week will be celebrated on the week of October 11 -15 so make sure you have joined by then! There will be many promotional events throughout the week to support Stone Bridge DECA and information will be available for students to learn about the club. This year’s State Leadership Conference (SLC) will be held in Norfolk, Virginia and the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) will be held in Orlando, FL! Let the magic take you to the Magic Kingdom. Join today!
This year’s chapter activities include: 9th Annual Blood Drive, 8th Annual Toy Drive, 6th Annual DECA Powder Puff game, 2nd Annual Food Drive as well as sponsoring the Reality Store for the senior class, a truck in homecoming parade, a healthy living marketing research project, raising money for breast cancer awareness and research, member breakfast, member ice cream social and much much more! So get involved! Stone Bridge DECA, the FUN way to learn!
What: DECA Powder Puff game. Watch the Senior girls play the Junior girls in
flag football. When: October 18, 2010 Where: SBHS football stadium 6:30 pm, gates open at 6:00pm. Why: Raising money for breast cancer awareness and the Loudoun Breast Health Network Cost: $3 (proceeds will be donated to Loudoun Breast Health Network) DECA will pink out the school on October 18. We will be selling “Fight like a girl. Tackling Breast Cancer One Player at a Time” t-shirts for $10, bracelets $1 and more!
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The Magic of Making a Difference: DECA Food Drive Help DECA make hunger disappear. DECA is sponsoring its 2nd annual Food Drive to help make a difference to those in Loudoun County. DECA will be collecting food from October 1-October 21. All food will be donated to Loudoun Interfaith Relief. Collection boxes will be placed in front of the main offices as well in all Marketing and Business classrooms. We are especially looking to collect the following items: 100% Juice Boxed Instant Potatoes Boxed Pie Crust Canned Chicken/Tuna Canned Fruit Canned Vegetables
Cereals Macaroni & Cheese Peanut butter (small jar) Pie filling Spaghetti sauce $10 grocery gift card
Help DECA make hunger VANISH in Loudoun County!
Store Hours: Monday – Friday 8:25-8:55am
“K9 Korner”…Stone Bridge’s very own school store
Don’t miss your chance to get the Official Bulldog Wear.
Homecoming Game Sale!
STORE SALE: Thursday, Oct. 21 from 4-8pm.
Contact: Call Donna Celio at 571-252-2200 or email her to schedule your own personal
shopping appointment if regular store hours does not work with your schedule!
K9 Korner is a nationally ranked, gold certified school based enterprise operated by the
Partners for Safe Teen Driving: Oct. 12 and Nov. 11 at Stone Bridge
The Virginia Department of Education, in cooperation with the school divisions in Planning
District 8 (Northern VA) have developed a presentation that focuses on the importance of parent
involvement in helping teens to acquire safe driving skills. This program provides parents and
guardians with current information about new traffic laws,updated driving techniques, and the
importance of exhibiting good driving skills as role models for the new driver in the family.
These meetings are required for parents/guardians and high school students in order to receive
a classroom completion card (DEC-1) in Driver Education. Please note that both the parent and the
student must attend the meeting and sit together! When you arrive, you will receive a packet of
information that includes a form for you to complete to verify your attendance (please bring a
pen with you). You may attend a meeting at any school if the meetings scheduled for your school
are not convenient. All meetings will begin promptly at 7:00 pm and end at approximately 8:30 pm.
Meetings for 2010-2011
Briar Woods: November 9th and December 14th
Broad Run: September 22nd and October 19th
Dominion: TBA
Freedom: September 13th and October 13th
Heritage: October 6th and November 10th
Loudoun County: September 28th and September 30th
Loudoun Valley: September 28
Park View: October 27th and November 10th
Potomac Falls: October 13th and November 3rd
Stone Bridge: October 12 and November 11
Tuscarora: October 13th and November 3rd
Woodgrove: September 29th and October 5th
Doors will close promptly at 7:05! By law, we cannot admit anyone after 7:05, since the new requirement in §22.1-205 of the Code of VA for
classroom Driver Education is a 90 minute Parent/Teen Driving presentation. Below is a list of the meetings that are available for you to attend at a future date. These dates are posted on the internet on the LCPS web page. Click
Academics and then Health, PE, & Driver Education. If you have questions, please contact Sheila Jones, Supervisor of
Health, PE, and Driver Education at 571-252-1430.
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Order your Stone Bridge ALL-COLOR YEARBOOK!
The yearbook is available for sale through our publishing company, Herff Jones. In early October, you will receive a mailing from the Herff Jones Order Center detailing how to purchase the yearbook; however, you may call toll-free or go online to order the yearbook early. Follow the instructions below.
BASIC PACKAGE Yearbook with one-line name plate
Literary Magazine
$66.75
BULLDOG PACKAGE Yearbook with one-line name plate
Literary Magazine
Autograph supplement
Protective cover
$70.00
PREMIER PACKAGE Yearbook with one-line name plate
Literary Magazine
Autograph supplement
Protective cover
World Yearbook
$75.00
To pay by check or money order:
Wait until later this fall when you receive the
mailing from the Herff Jones Order Center. Then,
return your check or money order as instructed with
the appropriate amount along with the order form.
To pay by credit card: Call toll-free 1.866.287.3096 or go to
www.yearbookordercenter.com. Your order number is 13195.
*Unfortunately, we cannot arrange for mailing yearbooks home. Students or parents are responsible for picking up yearbooks at distribution at the end of the school year.
Order before December 14, 2009 to guarantee that you receive a yearbook.
A limited number of extra books will be sold after distribution in June on a first come, first serve basis. Prices will increase after December 14 2009 and books will be available on a first come, first served basis.
What a great way to recognize your senior by surprising him/her with a special message in his/her yearbook. Please print or type your message and, if you like, sketch the design of the ad on the back of this sheet. The yearbook
staff will design the ad for you if you prefer. The staff reserves the right to edit your message as needed. Do not submit
copyrighted material. To reserve your Senior Baby Ad space, fill out the information on this form and return it along with all photos to Ms. Jo Ellen Sholl no later than November 10, 2008. Do not send collages—they do not reproduce
well. Instead, choose clear, focused photos. Please do not send photos with swimsuits or inappropriate attire. Digital images must be submitted as 300 dpi, TIFF or JPEG format images. We will make every effort to return photos in
June; however, do not submit photos that cannot be replaced.
Full Color Full page (no more than 16 photos)..........$400
Half page (no more than 8 photos)...........$210 Quarter page (no more than 4 photos).....$125
Eighth page (no more than 2 photos)........$80 Sixteenth page ads are not available.
*Notices of all PTSO meetings, announcements, and volunteer opportunities will be sent via email. Email addresses
will NOT be shared with outside parties, and will not be used internally without prior permission.
Student Name______________________ Grade___ Student Name ______________________ Grade ____
Student Name______________________ Grade___ Student Name ______________________ Grade ____
.
____Please send electronic info about school activities.
PLEASE ALLOW EMAIL MESSAGES WITH STONE BRIDGE (two words) IN THE SUBJECT LINE!
____Are you interested in a PTSO Member student directory? ____Permission to release info in Student Directory
Get Involved in Activities! We know everyone is very busy; whether you have a little time or a lot, there are plenty of
ways to get involved at Stone Bridge! Not all of the programs/projects are listed below, because sometimes we need
volunteers for special events. Most PTSO events are short-term and/or one-time. Please check your area(s) of interest;
circle if you would like to be a chairperson.
_____ Hospitality Committtee
_____ Communications/Website manager
_____ Multicultural/Equity Rep (MSAAC contact)
_____ Office Help
_____ Homecoming Parade/Events/ Chaperones
_____ Loudoun Education Alliance of Parents
Delegate
_____Scholarship Committee
_____Library Help (special events)
_____Fundraising Committee_
_____Project Graduation
_____9th ,10
th, 11
th, 12
th Grade Contacts (1 each)
_____School Assemblies/Activities
_____Student Directory Coordinator
_____Green Committee
PRE-ORDER YOUR HOLIDAY EVERGREENS!!!!!!
Discounted price for PTSO Members - $16 for 22‖ mixed evergreen wreath_________
$16 for a swag__________
$23 for 28’ Noble Fir__________
All greens have red, all weather bows
MAKE A SEPARATE CHECK PAYABLE TO SBHS PTSO – Indicate Quantity Ordered Above
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STONE BRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL “Home of the Bulldogs”
Application for Season Athletic Passes 2010-11
Season passes are good for all regular home games at Stone Bridge High School for the school year 2010-11. This does not include playoff or tournament games. The family plan is for immediate family members living in the same house. A maximum of six members (2 adults and 4 children) can be on a family membership.
If you attend all Stone Bridge home games this year, you will spend over $400.00 on tickets. Season passes can provide a tremendous saving to families of student-athletes involved in multiple sports. Fill out the order form below, make check payable to Stone Bridge High School, and return to school either by mail or in person to the Athletic Department. For further information, please call the Athletic Department at (571)-252-2210. Thank you for supporting Stone Bridge Athletics.
** NO SEASON PASSES WILL BE SOLD AT ATHLETIC EVENTS!! ** (Applications can be picked up at any athletic event and will be processed for use at future
events)
A season pass entitles the person whose name appears on the pass admittance to any regular season home athletic event (personal I.D. must be presented with pass). The No Re-entry Rule will apply to season ticket holders and the season pass is non-transferable. Any misuse of the pass may result in
revocation without refund. For further information, contact the Athletic Department at (571)-252-2210.
PLEASE NOTE
** There will be a $5.00 replacement fee for any lost passes. **
*PASS MUST BE PRESENTED AT TICKET GATE FOR ADMITTANCE TO EVENT* (Season Pass holders should enter through the Pass Gate to the left of the ticket booth)
Family Plan: $200.00 Check #: ____________ (Office Use Only) (Two (2) Adults & Four (4) Children maximum on family plan) Adult #1: ______________________________ Adult #2: _______________________________
Telephone__________________________Email_______________________________________________________ (You will be placed on our mailing list to keep you informed.)
Student(s) Name & Grade________________________________________________________________________
NOTE FOR SENIOR's FAMILIES ONLY: The Booster Club awards eight $1,000 scholarships each year. One of the eligibility requirements is the family must be a Booster Club member. For further scholarship information, please see the Booster Club website www.stonebridgesports.org or visit the school guidance office. Select your level of Membership - Make check payable to “SBBC” or Stone Bridge Booster Club.
$ 15.00 – Basic Family Membership $ 35.00 – Includes a $10 Bulldog Bucks Account* $ 50.00 – Includes a $25 Bulldog Bucks Account* $ 75.00 – Includes a $35 Bulldog Bucks Account* $100.00 – Includes a $50 Bulldog Bucks Account*
$500.00 – Includes a SBHS Family Athletic Pass and a $150 Bulldog Bucks Account* Please provide the names of family members receiving SBHS Athletic Passes with $500 Membership.
* Bulldog Bucks are redeemable throughout the 2010-2011 school year at the Spirit Wear Booth. We have an assortment of apparel as well as other Bulldog novelty items. Look for us at:
Home football games (next to concessions) Back to School Night (in cafeteria) Fall, Winter & Spring Sports Information Nights
Other times will be posted on the SBHS Athletic Booster Club Website. An email notification will be sent.
Booster Club Volunteer Opportunities The following are just a few committees that could use your support.
Please check any that you would be interested in helping with. Thank you.
___Bulldog Card Sale ___Concessions Committee** ___Concessions Worker ___Ticket Sales
___Spirit Wear Sale ___Spring Mulch Sale ___Golf Tournament ___Scholarship **We need volunteers to Set-Up, Open & Close for each sport.
Please consider designating us for the Harris Teeter Together in Education Program – Account 5938 Must be updated yearly. Or provide us with your 12-digit VIC# and we will register your card:
VIC# ________________________________
For Booster Club Use Only Mail to:
Date Received Stone Bridge Booster Club
Cash/Check # 43100 Hay Road
Amount $ Ashburn, VA 20147
Bulldog Bucks Account $ or drop off at SBHS Main Office Attn: Athletic Booster Club
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Project Graduation
Needs YOU! Hello, I‟m Tory Schulte, Chair for Stone Bridge High School‟s Project Graduation. Project Graduation is an all night extravaganza for our graduates held the night of graduation at SBHS. Graduation is statistically a “high risk” night for our teens‟ safety in many ways. Our goal is to provide students with a drug-free, alcohol-free, tobacco-free environment, which affords a fun, safe and memorable conclusion to their years in high school. Project Graduation is a national organization, started in the late 1950‟s and we are one of 40+ high schools in the Northern Virginia area that host an all-night graduation party. There is substantial cost (in the neighborhood of $35,000.00) associated with this safe, yet fabulous party. SBHS-PG does fundraising activities (i.e. the sale of White House Christmas ornaments, Comedy Hypnosis Show, etc.) to help offset these costs & provide a „first class‟ event! We also solicit donations of money, food and prizes from community businesses and individuals. The Project Graduation Celebration yields not only a safe alternative for the graduates on graduation night, but an opportunity for the parents and community to work together to create an awesome experience for these students as well as the volunteers (yes! it’s fun for us, too!). Every year we try to add new volunteers (especially parents of underclassmen) to help carry on this important tradition. This year, Project Graduation will take place on Thursday, June 16th, from 11:30pm to 5:00am. We are fortunate to have a terrific board of officers already in place. Volunteers like you are needed to help these chairs either prior to June 16th or on the day of the all night party. If you would like more information on how you can help, contact Tory Schulte @ [email protected] or call at 703-726-8169. We hope that you will return the stapled volunteer form to the school office with your student. Thanks!
Stone Bridge High School - 2011 Project Graduation
All Night Celebration for Seniors Thursday, June 16 11:30pm – Friday, June 17 5:00am
PARENT VOLUNTEER FORM
Parent Name __________________________________________________ Student Name(s)/Grade(s) _____________________________________ Parent Email __________________________________________________ Home Phone ______________________ Cell ______________________ I would like to volunteer before the party:
Committee member (meetings held first Monday of every month @7PM/Career Center - join