Weekly Update
March 21, 2021
SOL RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
TUTORING
Attention students! Are you struggling in your classes? Would you like a peer tutor? The National Honor Society is here to help. Simply fill out the Google Form to request a tutor and you will be contacted by the NHS tutor that fits your needs on your LCPS email.
SCA IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Are you interested in boosting school spirit, planning pep rallies and Homecoming and having a leadership role at Loudoun Valley? Consider being a member of SCA! The link to the application is available on the LVHS website and here:
Please email Mrs. Weller at sarah.weller@lcps.org if you have any questions.
LETTER WRITING CAMPAIGN
Loudoun Valley's SCA is happy to announce an opportunity for students to show their appreciation to staff with a letter writing campaign. Students, please take 5 minutes out of your day to make a teacher, counselor, janitor, administrator or other staff member's week! There are boxes located in front of the main gym and in front of the main entrance.
Drop off from 9:00am-7:00pm:
March 15th - 19th
March 22nd - 26th
PEER IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Our LVHS PEER Program is accepting applications for the 2021-2022 school year. All interested students should complete the application process by March 26, 2021.
If you would like to talk with one of Valley’s PEER Helpers, please complete this PEER Helper Request Form. Follow us on Instagram @LVHSPEER to participate in our positive stories.
LVHS READING CHALLENGE
Students and staff are encouraged to participate in the LVHS 2021 reading challenge which takes place from January through the end of May. There will be monthly winners, so the more you read, the better your chances of winning some great prizes!
VIKING WRITING CENTER OPEN FOR BUSINESS
- Please visit our website Viking Writing Center for writing resources, to submit work for feedback, or to schedule time with a tutor. (Be sure you are logged in to your lcps account).
- Come see us online during 3rd block by clicking here!
- Writing tutors are ready to work with you on any aspect of the writing process, for any class assignment.
- Feel free to pop in if you just want to discuss some of your personal writing; they are up for that, too!
FOLLOW LVHS YEARBOOK ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram: @lvhssaga
Facebook: @ lvhssaga
HOW TO BE IN THE YEARBOOK
- Follow ybk on social media
- Check your email regularly
- Watch for invites from the yearbook staff
- Fill out the forms they send
REPEAT!
SOMETHING NEW
Inspired by the acts of kindness of parents earlier this year, the Saga staff wants to offer you an opportunity to sponsor a yearbook for a student who cannot afford to purchase one. If you would like to do the same, the attached flier and the order form provide the information you need to do so.
***THE LINK WILL NOT BE ACTIVE UNTIL MARCH 8***
***THE LINK WILL NOT BE ACTIVE UNTIL MARCH 8***
CLASS OF 2021 - WHERE ARE YOU HEADED?
The yearbook would like to know what your plans are for after graduation. Please complete this form.
HOW DID YOUR 2020 END AND YOUR 2021 BEGIN?
The yearbook staff would like to hear from you. Please share photos and thoughts on a number of topics. Your participation will help us include as many students as possible in the 2021 yearbook.
CAPSTONE 2021 - AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SENIORS
Purpose: To provide graduating seniors the opportunity to pursue an internship or community service project of their development in order to gain a broader more well-rounded view of their community, the workforce, and possibilities of future careers.
Information: The Loudoun Valley High School Capstone program is open for all graduating seniors. A student with an approved Capstone will be excused from attending their regular scheduled classes starting May 18th and ending June 4th to pursue this opportunity. Information on our Capstone program can be found linked here on the LVHS Capstone Website.
Application: The application and further details about the Capstone 2021 application process are available through Schoology. The Schoology course, in which every senior at valley has been enrolled, is called "Capstone 2021." Seniors can find this in their courses page and should begin there if they are interested in pursuing Capstone.
The Capstone team looks forward to being a part of the exciting projects and internships developed by the class of 2021!
Note: We acknowledge the need to be flexible as we navigate the Capstone program this year. We reserve the right to amend all guidelines and requirements of the Capstone program to accommodate any new developments or expectations regarding the pandemic.
Contact: Please reach out to Michael Skvarch with any questions: Michael.skvarch@lcps.org
LOUDOUN VALLEY DUAL ENROLLED COURSE/S NOVA PROCESS
If you have selected a NOVA DE course for next year at Loudoun Valley there are a couple steps you must complete. If you have already been enrolled in a DE course or you have already applied to NOVA and received your NOVA ID number, then you are halfway there. You will need to complete the NOVA contract only. If you have never taken a NOVA DE course then you will have to apply to NOVA first, then complete the NOVA contract. See below. If you have any questions, just email your school counselor and you will receive assistance with the process.
NOVA Dual Enrollment Courses
Students selecting a Loudoun Valley course that is Dual Enrolled (DE) with NOVA will need to:
If you have already applied to NOVA and YOU HAVE A NOVA EMPLID ID NUMBER you will complete Step 2: How to register for your DE course with NOVA
Step 1: Apply to NOVA and secure a NOVA Emplid ID number (see 1st link below)
Step 2 : Register for your DE course with NOVA. (see 2nd link below)
If you have any questions, email your school counselor for assistance!
Mr. Smith (9th & 10th grades A-K) charles.smith@lcps.org
Mr. Siler (9th & 10th grades L-Z) matthew.siler@lcps.org
Mrs. Grim (11th & 12th grades A-G) candala.grim@lcps.org
Mrs. Frie (11th & 12th grades H-O) adria.frie@lcps.org
Mrs. Cook (11th & 12th grades P-Z) shelli.cook@lcps.org
FOLLOW OUR COUNSELING DEPARTMENT ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram: @valleyschoolcounseling
HOW TO HELP YOUR TEEN DURING COVID-19
Here are some links for parents that include tips on helping your teen during COVID-19:
WHY THE CORONA VIRUS CRISIS HITS TEENAGERS PARTICULARLY HARD
TEENS & COVID-19: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES DURING THE OUTBREAK
MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS SERIES - ANXIETY
HELPING YOUR CHILD COPE WITH ANXIETY IN THE COVID-19 ERA
Dr. Jonathan Dalton
Thursday, March 25, 2021
6:30 - 7:30 pm
SUICIDE PREVENTION
While schools are closed, please us this resource:
https://www.lcps.org/Page/220727
to secure mental health services for you our your children.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
MOBILE HOPE OF LOUDOUN
STUDY SKILLS & ACADEMIC MOTIVATION PRESENTATIONS
STEP UP LOUDOUN YOUTH COMPETITION
PAL SPONSORED YOUTH TALENT COMPETITION
SPRING BREAK YOUTH VIRTUAL WELLNESS SEMINAR
VIRGINIA BOYS STATE FOR 11TH GRADE BOYS
This year marks the 78th year for Virginia Boys State. Boys State will be held at Radford University from June 20-26, 2021. Virginia Boys State provides the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in one of three areas of government. Participants cultivate leadership skills and develop pride in American citizenship. Eligibility is limited to outstanding young men of the junior class who possess and demonstrate leadership, character, and honesty. Please submit a resume` to Mrs. Krone in the career center by March 10th, if you would like to be considered. A decision will be made regarding who to nominate. If selected, you will be given an application. The application will then be forwarded to the American Legion for their consideration. Information about fees will be released at a later date.
VIRGINIA GIRLS STATE FOR 11TH GRADE GIRLS
The 2021 ALA Virginia Girls State Program will be held virtually during the week of 6/20-26/2021
Virginia Girls State is a program of American Legion Auxiliary (ALA), the world’s largest women’s patriotic service organization. For nearly a century, the ALA has been serving, helping, and meeting the needs of our nation’s veterans, military, and their families — both here and abroad.
ALA GIRLS STATE OBJECTIVES
Girls State is a non-partisan program which encompasses the following objectives:
- To develop civic leadership and pride in American citizenship.
- To arouse a keen interest in the detailed study of our government.
- To develop in the citizens a determination to maintain our form of government, primarily by bringing them to the realization of how great it is to be an American.
- To inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the Community, State and Nation.
This leadership opportunity looks great on college applications and scholarships applications.
Junior girls are eligible and are encouraged to apply to this leadership program. Submit your up to date resume` to Mrs. Krone in the career center by Monday, March 15th.
LOUDOUN YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
REGISTER FOR THE LOUDOUN YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Two Sessions To Choose From:
JULY 12-16 or August 2-6
All sessions will be held online Attend from the comfort of your own home!
Apply today at: loudounyouth.org Financial aid available to qualifying students.
UPCOMING COLLEGE VISIT
Texas A & M University - College Station
Thursday, April 1, 2021 @ 10:15 AM
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES
Just a quick reminder that we have scholarship that are due in March. The are:
Jewel Collage Scholarship, Deadline: March 12th
Loudoun Credit Union, Deadline: March 14th
Apple Federal Credit Union, 4-year college, Deadline: March 15th
Apple Federal Credit Union, 2-year college, Deadline: March 15th
Hazel Porter Hess and George R. Hess, March 25th
J. Lupton Simpson, March 25th
Loudoun Retired Educators, March 25th
Loudoun Association of School Librarians, March 26th
Community Foundation – Blair and Mike Pirrello, March 26th
Community Foundation – Debbie Settle, March 26th
Community Foundation – Gavin Rupp, March 26th
Legacy of Life Essay or Video, March 31st
Loudoun First Responders Association, March 31st
Women in Technology, March 31st
Additional information and applications are found on the LVHS webpage, go to Counseling, Scholarships, click on the tab for March.
SENIORS - CHECK THE LVHS SCHOLARSHIP WEBPAGE REGULARLY
BLACK COLLEGE INSTITUTE SPONSORED BY VIRGINIA TECH
NORTHERN VIRGINIA REGIONAL COLLEGE FAIR
The Office of Admissions at George Mason University invites your students to join us for the annual Northern Virginia Regional College Fair, virtually! Historically, the Northern Virginia Regional College Fair (NVRCF) helps more than 1,500 students from the Northern Virginia area make connections with institutions across the United States. This year we will have participating institutions from across the globe!
Your students will have the opportunity to visit with over 200 colleges and universities in individual zoom rooms.
The Northern Virginia Regional College Fair
Live Virtual Event | Thursday, April 8, 2021
6 – 8 p.m. ET
As the fair approaches, we will be updating the website with recently added colleges and universities and resources students can use to prepare for the fair. On the day of the fair, participants will have access to a filter feature to assist in navigating the fair and exploring colleges based on characteristics such as size, location, setting, and available majors.
ATTENTION SENIORS PLANNING TO ATTEND NOVA IN THE FALL
College Major Exploration
When: Apr 14, 2021 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://vccs.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwode-trT4sHNSKoxveLrTEGQ3WE0WtHo66
General Information Session
When: May 12, 2021 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://vccs.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpde2qrTIpE9waUWI_7CbUoZ6ziJXsy7r
DISCOVER NOVA NIGHTS
NOVA FINANCIAL AID Q&A SESSIONS
DATES/TIMES AND REGISTRATION LINKS:
Session: Wednesday, March 24th: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Link: https://vccs.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvdutqTkrEtXj_u2Pc4ooofh-VqoQTylU
Session: Tuesday, April 6th: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Link: https://vccs.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvfCvqD0oE9E2208l8OtQ-VGfjiUr7YUZ
Session: Saturday, April 24th: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Link: https://vccs.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvdCpqD0oGdAOB-yWwx7PfsAcHH3chHF_
Session: Tuesday, May 4th: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Link: https://vccs.zoom.us/meeting/register/ tZwtdu6opz4rGtQtYoDi39fGHMCiMoLysfsJ
Session: Wednesday, May 19th: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Link: https://vccs.zoom.us/meeting/register/ tZYldeioqDouH9W_rX21WeKEOLlW3pKQQyhn
VIRGINIA-SPECIFIC FINANCIAL AID 101 WEBINARS
The 1-2-3 Go! campaign (Virginia's three steps to Go! to college), is happy to announce a partnership with the Virginia Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (VASFAA) to host four Financial Aid 101 webinars open to all Virginians. Hear directly from experts from Virginia colleges and get your questions answered. Several financial aid topics will be covered including the $250 million in state aid that is available to Virginia residents. The first webinar will be held this Thursday, October 15 from 6:00 pm to 7:30pm. See the attached flyer and Twitter image for details and visit www.schev.edu/123Go for webinar links. No registration required.
CAREER DAY - THE VIRTUAL WAY
Students are invited to explore a career cluster or two. This unique opportunity to promote career exploration can also be used as an enrichment tool. Invite your students to reflect & respond, to take a step further, and to visit our website to delve further into academic programs that prepare students for applied technology careers.
Black History Infographic by Viviana Maldonado
BOOK REQUEST PROCESS FOR DISTANCE LEARNERS
BOOK REQUEST PROCESS FOR HYBRID LEARNERS
HIGH SCHOOL ONLINE RESOURCES
DECA STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
On Thursday, March 11, DECA closed out this year’s virtual State Leadership Conference by announcing the winners in the various competitions.
The team of Joelle Quick, Aaron Lautenschlager, and Kaylah Danjczek received a 6th place award for their presentation in the School Based Enterprise Event. This team had previously achieved Gold Recertification for Viking Alley thru their written project. In April, they will compete at the DECA International Career Development Conference.
We’re so proud of all of our state level competitors:
- Marina McLean
- Pooja Kaushal
- Brooke Middleton
- Ashlyn Cool
- Logan Small
- Lily Gordon
- Joelle Quick
- Aaron Lautenschlager
- Kaylah Danjczek
- Emilie Kipp
- Nicole Warfield
SENIOR YARD SIGN FUNDRAISER
BEHIND THE WHEEL REGISTRATION INFORMATION
How do I sign up for Behind the Wheel?
Complete the following 4 documents and return them to Donna Motter in the Main Office or Use this electronic portal to return your forms and complete your registration
During the COVID-19 emergency, the following forms are also required
COVID Release (return with above 4 forms)
COVID Daily Student Questions (answer each day prior to attending behind the wheel instruction)
Once you return the completed paperwork, along with your payment of $225 (please pay online through LCPS Payment Portal - NO ADDITIONAL FEES), you will be contacted by a LVHS instructor.
Why take Behind the Wheel at LVHS?Behind the Wheel at LVHS is taught by Loudoun County Public Schools staff members. More so than any private company, our instructors communicate with teenagers on a daily basis. Our instructors have ties to the LVHS community and care about our students and their families.
Behind the Wheel at LVHS is affordable. In fact, we are THE MOST affordable option available, and by far the best value program you will find.
What do I need before I sign up for Behind the Wheel?Valid Virginia learner’s permit
Students and parent(s) must complete the 45 hour log before student is eligible to receive their Temporary Driver’s License (Completion of a minimum of 25-30 hours is strongly encouraged before enrolling in Behind the Wheel)
Students and parent(s) must attend a “Parents for Safe Teen Driving” presentation.
What to expect from the LVHS Behind the Wheel program:A 7-day program designed to hone and assess the skills of student drivers.
Students MUST be paired with another student driver for all seven sessions. Students wishing to be paired with a friend should let Ms. Motter know when registering.
During each session, the student will spend half the time driving, and the other half observing another student driver. Students will receive instruction while driving and while observing.
Students will drive in various environments. Each session will be progressively more challenging than the last.
The seventh and final session will consist of the Road Skills Evaluation. If the student passes the evaluation, they will be eligible to receive their Temporary Driver’s License.
What do I need if I am driving with a Private Company?Students wishing to take Behind the Wheel through a private company will need a DEC-8 pink card. You must request your DEC-8 card from the main office.
SPIRIT NIGHT
Our next spirit night is on April 6th at Velocity Wings from 4-8pm. They are giving us 15% back IF you mention Loudoun Valley Athletic Boosters.
LV BOOSTERS LOOKING FOR SPONSORS
LV Boosters is looking for sponsors. WHY SPONSOR THE BOOSTERS in the COVID-19 WORLD?
We are a 501c3 organization, so for those looking to maximize charitable donations as the New Year begins, now is the perfect time to sponsor! Any amount you give is tax-deductible and helps us keep our sports programs thriving, which is more important for our students' mental health now than ever. And this year, this sponsorship includes the 2021-2022 school year, so you are getting 1 1/2 worth of sponsorship for the price of one year.
We are funded through corporate sponsorships, fundraisers, and concessions. Although we did not have spring and fall sports, we still had expenses with no revenue coming in. Your dollars are returned to the athletic programs through the funding of trips and transportation, uniforms, equipment, awards, trophy cases, stadium, and field maintenance.
Interested in sponsoring? Check out our packages.
Thank you,
Michael & Danielle Kabban
Co-Presidents
LVVAA aka Loudoun Valley Athletic Boosters
PAVE THE WAY COMMEMORATIVE BRICK CAMPAIGN
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Loudoun Valley Athletic Boosters is pleased to announce the launch of its inaugural Pave the Way Commemorative Brick Campaign!
You can become a part of LVHS history by choosing to place your Legacy brick on our beautiful campus. Future generations will walk the path to the stadium and see that you or a loved one was part of our unique and special community.
Each Legacy brick can be inscribed with a student's name, a family name, even a business for those sponsors that would like to be included on our pathway. You can also pick an icon that tells the story of their time spent here.
To place your order, got to https://www.bricksrus.com/donorsite/loudounvalley and fill out the form. You will have the opportunity to choose the size of your Legacy brick, write the inscription you wish and pick from a large assortment of icons. Also available is an additional brick memento that is an identical Legacy brick with the same inscription that you get to bring home.
Once you have made your order selection, you can pay by credit/debit card using Paypal.
Once the initial launch is complete, your Legacy brick will be installed in the first installation phase which we hope will be around June 2021. You will be notified when installation is finished so you may come take a walk to see where it has been placed and see who shares the space where your permanent Legacy will be seen by all who come to our school.
Again, thank you for becoming a part of our dedication to the Loudoun Valley student community and the people who have made it the place they call home.
Loudoun Valley Athletic Boosters
Michael & Danielle Kabban
Co-Presidents
LVVAA aka Loudoun Valley Athletic Boosters
TECH SUPPORT DURING DISTANCE LEARNING
WHAT TO DO IF LCPS GO IS DOWN
Direct Links for Students to Instructional Tools
TOOL: Google
LINK: https://drive.google.com
HOW TO SIGN IN: Google: student email address IDnumber@lcps.org, i.e. 000000@lcps.org
TOOL: Schoology
LINK: https://learn.lcps.org
HOW TO SIGN IN: Google
TOOL: Google Meet
LINK: https://meet.google.com/ OR the link you created for your class
HOW TO SIGN IN: Google
TOOL: Clever (for app integrations)
LINK: https://clever.com/
HOW TO SIGN IN: Student ID and Password
TOOL: StudentVue
LINK: https://portal.lcps.org/
HOW TO SIGN IN: Student ID and Password
FAQs
I've used the links and received sign-in errors. Is my password wrong?
Sometimes an LCPS Go outage is limited to LCPS Go, and other times it may be a network problem affecting multiple sites. In this instance, a password or other sign-in error may or may not reflect the actual problem. Wait and try later, refresh your browser window, and clear the cache if needed.
Contact Information
Website: https://www.lcps.org/lvhs
Location: 340 North Maple Avenue, Purcellville, VA, USA
Phone: (540) 751-2400
Twitter: @LVHS_official