Next Week at SBHS
April 19, 2021
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, April 20th
- First day of 4-Day Hybrid Instruction
- Boys Golf State Championship
- Genocide Awareness & Prevention Program, 4:30 PM
- PTSO Meeting, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Wednesday, April 21st
- The Family Room, 6:00 PM
Thursday, April 22nd
Saturday, April 24th
- Cross Country State Championship
- Football State Semi-final
Quarter 3 Report Cards
Two SBHS teams participated in the Odyssey of the Mind program this year and placed first and second at the Virginia State tournament last week. Because of the pandemic, the teams met virtually this year and had to submit videos to compete against other high schools across the state.
Salome Augusto, Erin Mills, Charlotte Peter, and Samantha Shomo competed in the "Problem 3: Classics... Omer and the Beanstalk" group. They finished in second place.
Katie Reif, Alex Reif, Joshua Poore, Alexander Lloyd, Evan Smirnoff and Bryan Smirnoff competed in the "Problem 5: Superhero Socks- A Cliffhanger Beginning" group. They finished in first place.
Both teams have been invited to compete against teams from around the world at the Odyssey of the Mind World Tournament later this spring. They are all creative, funny students that have worked hard for this achievement. Thanks for all of your hard work!
Fall Sports Updates
Golf
Congrats to three of our golf athletes who are continuing in the state competitions. Gautham Bai Reddy and Jen Osbourne will compete in the boys state tournament on Tuesday, April 20th, in Williamsburg. Alisha Gupta will compete in the Girls Zone Qualifiers at Bowling Green this week.
Cross Country
Our cross country team will compete in the state competition on Saturday at Oaklands. Kai Wolfe will run at 1 PM, while the boys team runs at 3:30 PM. Tickets will be available on GoFan later this week.
Football
Our football team continues in the state competition with a semifinal match this Saturday at 2 PM at William Fleming High School in Roanoke. Tickets will be available to the public online on GoFan starting Thursday at 6 PM. Football parents will get two tickets per athlete - watch your email for the codes and directions.
Congrats to all of our student athletes on an excellent season so far and best of luck in your upcoming competitions!
PTSO Meeting this Tuesday
PTSO Meeting - April 20, on Zoom
Please join us for our April meeting on Tuesday, from 7-8 pm. Mr. Flynn will give graduation and general school updates, and we will also hear from staff members and parent volunteers regarding senior activities for the end of the year. Don't have a senior? Join us to learn what is coming for your student during senior year. Parents will have an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about what is going on in our school community. The Zoom link and password will be emailed on Tuesday morning.
Board and committee members needed for next year: Fundraising, Hospitality, Project Grad, and more - please email stonebridgeptso.pres@gmail.com if interested. We need you!
Senior PTSO Scholarship
PTSO Senior Scholarship
Applications for the 2021 Stone Bridge PTSO Senior Scholarship are being accepted. This scholarship is open to any Stone Bridge High School Class of 2021 senior whose family has a current 2020-2021 SBHS PTSO membership. Scholarship recipients should be planning to attend an accredited college, university, trade school or to enter the military. Due date: April 30, 2021
Link to Scholarship Application: 2021 Stone Bridge PTSO Senior Scholarship Application
Link to PTSO Family Membership Application (if needed): SBHS PTSO Membership Form
Non-Senior Parents: Please email stonebridgeptso.sec@gmail.com if you are interested in being on the scholarship committee. We need volunteers!
Thank you!
Graduation Updates
Stone Bridge is excited that we will be celebrating the Class of 2021 with one graduation ceremony all together at Stone Bridge High School! We value and appreciate your patience as we have worked through changing guidelines to plan graduation and other events. There are four Senior events happening this spring.
Senior Awards Ceremony - Virtual
- The Senior Awards ceremony will be a virtual slide show presentation that will be posted on the school website the week of graduation.
Senior Pickup & Breakfast - Monday, June 7th, from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Students may pick up their Senior regalia, including caps, gowns, and honor cords, from a drive-through set up in the bus loop.
- Seniors should also turn in their school Chromebooks, textbooks, library books, and any other school items at the this drive-through event.
- The Project Graduation Team will host a breakfast during the same time; more details will be coming soon.
Graduation Rehearsal & Senior Picnic - Thursday, June 10th, from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- All seniors are required to attend the graduation practice at 9:00 AM. Following the practice, there will be a senior picnic from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, sponsored by the Project Graduation Team. More information will be coming soon.
Graduation Ceremony - Friday, June 11th, at 7:00 PM
- The ceremony will be in the SBHS stadium. It will occur rain or shine. There will be a possibility of an earlier ceremony the same day if severe weather is predicted for the evening. We will provide 24-hours notice of any changes due to weather. The last option would be to move the graduation to Saturday morning. My goal is to keep the event on schedule at 7 PM June 11th.
- Each graduate will receive five tickets for the event. The ceremony will be live-streamed for off-site viewing for additional family members and friends.
- Each graduate’s family will sit together in a 10-foot circle. Seating will be provided in the bleachers, or families may bring their own chairs for seating on the track.
- Graduates will have the opportunity to take photos at photo stations on the school campus on a rotating schedule. We will be sending a sign-up sheet soon for graduates to sign up for photos on June 7th and 8th.
- Parking will be limited at SBHS so we encourage families to carpool or walk if possible. Overflow parking is available at Trailside Middle School.
Senior Decision Day Slides
Seniors, it’s time to create your own slide! Share your next steps, whether it’s attending a 2-year or 4-year college, joining the military, entering the workforce, taking a gap year or forging your own path. We want to celebrate your hard work and your bright future!
Meal Service Adjustment
Spring Testing Information
AP exams and SOL's will be starting in April and May. The dates are shown below for families to start planning ahead. SOL tests will all be administered in person at school, while AP tests are split with some at home and some at school. Much more information will be coming out over the next few weeks via individual emails to students and families.
SOL Calendar
- Reading SOLs - Weeks of April 19th and 26th
- Science SOLs - Week of May 3rd
- Math SOLs - Week of May 10th
*DL students will test on Mondays, Hybrid students will test Tuesday-Friday
AP Exam Review Sessions
NOVA Summer Jumpstart, 2021
It is with great pleasure that NOVA announces the launch of JumpStart 2021. LCPS Seniors graduating this spring may take up to 2 NOVA Online classes for free this summer session, with classes starting June 1. NOVA is offering a 10 week session and 10 course options; registration runs through April 30th. Please review this flyer and direct all questions to jumpstart@nvcc.edu. Note that this program is administered through NOVA and any grades earned will be on a NOVA transcript, not an LCPS one.
Simply Mindful Group
As we start the new semester are you interested in learning ways to calm your mind and relax? We invite you to join Simply Mindful, a gathering of students and SBHS staff who meet Wednesday mornings from 8:45-9:05 for quiet mindful practices. If you are interested, please contact Dr. Lichtman, School Psychologist, at Theresa.Lichtman@lcps.org or Ms. Zappalla, School Social Worker, at Allyne.Zappalla@lcps.org.
Need Help?
We have a number of resources to help support families in need, including free food, toiletries, and more. If you know of someone who could use extra support during these challenging times, please encourage them to contact our Parent Liaison, Jennifer Jackson. More information about her and the help she can provide is at this link.
Stone Bridge High School
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Email: SBHAbsentee@lcps.org
Website: https://www.lcps.org/sbhs
Location: 43100 Hay Road, Ashburn, VA, USA
Phone: 571-252-2200