Thunderblast Weekly
December 20th, 2020
Seneca Spirit
Spirit week doesn’t look or feel the same in distant learning, but it doesn’t change how we feel about our students, staff, and families. What does spirit week look like? Dozens of gift cards donated for the angel tree for our elementary feeder schools. Fun times in the snow with family. Gift cards for over 30 families to enhance the holiday celebrations. Teachers and students in ugly holiday sweaters to close out the week. Last but not least, check out the samples of some of our 7th grade art work below. I know distant learning is not ideal, but we have the spirit to overcome any obstacles.
Important Information
Hybrid and Distant Learning: We are planning another parent coffee after we get settled in on Wednesday January 13, 2021 at 11:45 AM. There is so much information to gather prior to this. I am looking forward to us all getting together.
Counseling and United Mental Health Team: For news from the Counseling Team & UMHT, please click here.
PBIS Highlight
PTO Corner
Something to Ponder: Clear your mind of limits and move into Spirit. -- Wayne Dwyer
Holiday Giving Tree: Thanks to everyone who participated in Seneca's Holiday Giving Tree!
Staff Appreciation: The PTO is excited to partner with Nothing Bundt Cakes to provide a sweet treat for every SRMS staff member in lieu of our annual winter cookie exchange. If you'd like to help donate HERE. Want to provide a gift card for the Seneca Staff of the Week prize or donate some snacks for the Seneca Team to enjoy at school? Visit this SIGN UP to participate.
Spiritwear Sale: Past designed T-shirts are $10 while PJ's and sweatpants are only $20 each. Click Here to Order
Free Money for Seneca: Earn free money for Seneca by linking your Amazon account to Amazon Smile.
SEAC: The January meeting of SEAC will feature a presentation on School Anxiety by Jonathan Dalton, PhD, Founder and Director of the Center for Anxiety and Behavioral Change. Loudoun County's Parent Resource Services will also host a virtual Mental Health and Wellness Conference on Saturday, January 30, from 9-4. Visit their website to register. All families are welcome to attend. For more information on SEAC please visit their website or email our SEAC Representative, Jill Pope, directly.
Next PTO Meeting: Wednesday, January 27 at 6:00 pm. Go to meet.google.com/uek-nfni-inx. Or join by phone at +1 617-675-4444 with PIN: 835 053 291 7550#
Spirit Night at Urbano: Get ready for some great food on January 11 at Urbano. Mention Seneca's spirit night and the school receives 20% back.
Other ways to get involved:
- Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
- Make a donation to the SRMS PTO and get your company to match it
- Download the Boxtops for Education app and scan your grocery receipts
Important Reminders
Monday Schedule:
Advisory: 9:00-9:15AM
Office Hours:
1:00-2:00PM Math, SS, World Languages, FACS, Tech Ed, Art
2:00-3:00PM English, Science, Health & PE, Music
School Photos: Mark your calendars. School Photos will be January 27 and 28, 2021. Details coming as the date approaches.
Attendance
How to Report Absences
In Parent VUE- Reporting an Absence in ParentVUE (preferred option)
Please submit before 8:30am-
Friendly reminder, after 8:30am the system automatically denies the request because attendance has been taken by a teacher and you will be notified.
Click here (don’t forget to put your child’s first and last name)
Call our Attendance line- 571-434-4422 (least preferred option)
Technology Support
As we transition support to in our building (when possible) or at Dominion High School, the best way to reach out for support is to contact your grade level administrative assistant.
6th Grade- Jennifer.Ramos@lcps.org or 571-434-4426
7th Grade- Adity.Choudhury@lcps.org or 571-434-4427
8th Grade- Mimi.Chung@lcps.org or 571-434-4428
Check us out!
Email: nick.cottone@lcps.org
Website: https://www.lcps.org/Page/30563
Location: 98 Seneca Ridge Drive, Sterling, VA, USA
Phone: 571-434-4420
Twitter: @SRMS_Official