The JL Simpson Scoop
Weekly Newsletter from Simpson MS- Week of January 25
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As I look at the weather forecasts, there is a strong possibility for snow this week! If it does snow, the blame should go to Simpson students as we have had a "bring on the snow" segment on our morning announcements this past week! In fact, the bring on the snow "day" was planned for this Tuesday! Looks like the ideas our students shared must have worked!
We have a few events planned for parents this week. We hope to "see" you at many of them.
Monday, January 25: PTO Meeting at 7 pm. Join us at this link:
https://splunk.zoom.us/j/98074162968?pwd=VjlJeThyK3hGaGlmWEtqQjBmYkZYZz09
Monday, January 25: Spirit Night at Chic Fil A
Please see information below
Monday, January 25: Picture make up day
Wednesday, January 27: Curriculum Night
Please see information below
Have a great week!
Lenny Compton
Principal
Curriculum Night for Future 7th and 8th Graders
This event will be recorded and posted in the following week's update.
You can join us using this link:
https://mylcps.webex.com/mylcps/j.php?MTID=md54978afc583fc307e0656178a5f5e03
Password: 2piCBW3Aqn9
During this virtual presentation, we will review many of the items on our comprehensive academic advising site that you can access here:
https://sites.google.com/lcps.org/jls-course-requests/home
Additional questions about course selections should be directed to your child's counselor.
There is also a brief presentation for the future Captains at the bottom of the page.
More Info on Picture Makeup Day
https://loudouncountyps.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1MHOHgUPEBnHa7z
Spirit Night at Chick Fil A!
Spirit night at Chick-Fil-A on Monday, January 25 from 3-8pm. Carry out or drive thru including mobile orders. Make sure you mention Simpson or add it in the notes section of your mobile order so that the PTO will receive 15% of sales.
MENTAL HEALTH WELLNESS CONFERENCE JANUARY 30
The Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) Department of Pupil Services will present a virtual Mental Health and Wellness Conference, “Navigating the Path to Student Wellness,” from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 30. More information and registration details can be found here: Loudoun County Public Schools Mental Health and Wellness Conference. (Attendance may be limited due to capacity.)
In addition, LCPS is collaborating with Inova to present the “Inova Act on Addiction Summit,” a series of presentations offered January 25-29. For more information, please visit: http://inova.events/AOASummit
Both events are free for parents, educators and community members.
The conference’s keynote panel includes:
- Dr. Ravinderpal Singh from Inova Kellar Center, who oversees infection control and has a specialty in childhood and adolescent psychiatry. She will speak about the medical and mental health impact of COVID.
- Dr. Jonathan Dalton, Director of the Center for Anxiety and Behavioral Change in Rockville, Md. He will speak about anxiety, school refusal and the impact COVID, and what effective treatment should look like.
- Members of the LCPS Mental Health, who will focus on available school-based supports for students who are returning to learn.
There also will be several presentations throughout the day, including:
Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences and Building Self-Healing Communities, presented by Shoko Brown, LCPS school psychologist, and Kelly Pollard, school social worker.
NAMI: Ending the Silence: Megan Souza, NAMI Youth Program coordinator.
What Parents Need to Know: Teen Substance Use During a Time of Policy Change: Chris Leibowitz, Insight into Action Therapy.
Supporting Trauma-Impacted Children and Youth with Disabilities During the Pandemic: Kelly Henderson, Formed Families Forward.
Adapting to Change-Emotional Intelligence and Student Success: Tracy Wood, LCPS school counselor, Cassandra Asekhauno, school counselor.
When Life Hands You Teenagers: Engaging Resistant Teens in Getting Support: Rachael Reeder, director of Loudoun County Group Home and Youth Shelter.
Addressing Your Child’s Problem Behavior Through Conflict Resolution: Amanda Morrow Badar, Therapeutic Alliance.
Anxiety, Stress Management, & Resilience in Today’s Challenging World: Leslie Roberts, Project Horse Empowerment.
Do you have a Mustang Mention?
Consider a Mustangs Mentions, an online platform for parents and/or students to send a kudos to our teachers. If you'd like to contribute a Mustang Mention, please use this form:
J. Lupton Simpson Middle School
Email: lenny.compton@lcps.org
Website: https://www.lcps.org/jlsms
Location: 490 Evergreen Mills Road, Leesburg, VA, USA
Phone: (571) 252-2840
Twitter: @JLSMS_Official