The Mustang Messenger
Newsletter for Simpson Middle School - 10/17/21
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Two weeks remain for Quarter 1
Just a quick reminder that we have two weeks left for quarter 1. Please log onto ParentVue (with your student near :), and discuss his/her academic achievement and areas of growth.
We also have a few things for your consider for this week's Messenger. Hope you are enjoying the fall weather!
In service,
Lenny Compton
Principal
PTO Meeting
Simpson Golf Tournament - October 26
Registration for the JL Simpson Middle School Golf Tournament is now open.
Whether you are going to play, be a sponsor or would like to donate, you can find all the details here - https://simpson-middle-school-golf-tournament.perfectgolf...
There will be a $10,000 Hole-in-One contest!
You can contact the PTO at jlsimpsonpto@gmail.com with any questions.
See you on the links!
ACTION REQUESTED - Instructional Technology
Your mustang scholar will be using online tools to support their learning in class. All student used programs have been vetted by LCPS and meet their acceptable use policy. Our LCPS Application Catalog does have a number of titles that require parent permission due to their terms of service and/or privacy policies.
Please review each of these vetted titles that require parent permission in our LCPS Application Catalog to determine if you would like to opt your child out of using any of these applications based on the terms of service and privacy policies provided.
Upon your review, please complete this form giving us permission to use your child’s information to create accounts for titles in the catalog that require parent permission.
This will also give you the opportunity to opt out of specific titles should you wish for your child’s information not to be shared for use of that instructional software tool.
Once we have received a response for your student, we will ensure your permission request is shared with our educators so they can continue to empower education for your student using these amazing software tools.
ACTION REQUESTED - After School Clubs
To make your life easier, we are sending a permission click for all possible times students may stay afterschool. Therefore, you want have to sign multiple sheets of paper!
We are very excited to be able to offer exceptional experiences for your child during special interest after school clubs, fine arts performances and events, and individual academic support sponsored by our fabulous educators.
Clubs are typically on Tuesday and Wednesday of each week, which is the same days we have afterschool buses.
Please fill out this form and let us know if your child will be taking advantages of any of these after school activities and provide us with a little more information so that our sponsors and teachers are prepared in the event of an emergency.
We are requesting that we receive a response for each Mustang student, letting us know exactly what/when we can expect to see them after school.
Wear Your Orange for Unity Day
Wednesday, October 20th is Unity Day.
Please join us in wearing and sharing ORANGE to prevent bullying and promote kindness, acceptance and inclusion.SCA SPIRIT WEEK! Week of October 25-28!
SKATETIME during PE Classes
Beginning November 8th, our physical education students for all grades will have the opportunity to participate in an in-house skating program that will run for two weeks.
If you would like for your student to participate, the waiver and online payment of $10 must be completed no later than October 22nd.
For complete details and links to the waiver and payment portal, please view the SKATETIME flyer.
Academies of Loudoun Deadline Extended
Is your 8th grade student interested in the Academies of Loudoun AOS or AET program? Do they meet the admissions criteria listed below? The application deadline has been extended to Monday, October 25th.
- Enrolled in Algebra I or above
- Final grade of C or above in math and science courses in grades 6 and 7, and first semester of grade 8
Students may submit their application via the online admissions portal: https://webinter.lcps.org/AcademiesOfLoudounAdmissionPortal/
Please visit this link for more information: https://www.lcps.org/AcademiesAdmissions
Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition
Key Dates:
Registration closes: December 17, 2021
Team Videos Due: March 3, 2022
Main Competition: March 24, 2022
Top 10 finals and awards: April 7, 2022
For more information visit https://www.loudounyouth.org/programs/step-up/
This Week's Second Step Lesson
Important School Dates
October 18 - PTO Meeting in the library 6:30pm
October 20 - Wear ORANGE for Unity Day
October 25 - Academies of Loudoun Application Deadline
October 26 - PTO Golf Tournament and Silent Auction @Raspberry Falls 8am-2pm
October 27 - Crosstown Volleyball Tournament - Tuscarora HS - 6:30pm-8:30pm
October 28 - End of First Grading Period
October 29 - No school -student holiday (county-wide staff development day)
November 1 - No school - student holiday (planning/records/conference days)
November 3 - UPDATE - Teacher planning day / student asynchronous learning day
November 2 - No school - student/staff holiday
November 4 - No school - student /staff holiday
November 5 - UPDATE - Teacher planning day / student asynchronous learning day
November 15 - Make Up Picture Day
November 24-26 - No school
Mustang Mentions
Have you have seen a student or staff member helping someone, going above and beyond, acting as a leader in our community or doing something kind for others? We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge their good work!
Please complete the Mustang Mentions by clicking the button below and your shout out will be shared with the recipient.
Student Assessment Calendars
After School Clubs
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Email: lenny.compton@lcps.org
Website: https://www.lcps.org/jlsms
Location: J. Lupton Simpson Middle School, Evergreen Mills Road, Leesburg, VA, USA
Phone: 571-252-2840
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/479574802086009/
Twitter: @JLSMS_Official