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Weekly JHHS Newsletter from Principal Kablan - 2/5/2021
Library News
Black History Month honors the contributions of African Americans to U.S. history. This week we are featuring prolific YA author, Kwame Alexander, and his book The Undefeated.
From the publisher:
Originally performed for ESPN's The Undefeated, this poem is a love letter to black life in the United States. It highlights the unspeakable trauma of slavery, the faith and fire of the civil rights movement, and the grit, passion, and perseverance of some of the world's greatest heroes. The text is also peppered with references to the words of Martin Luther King, Jr., Langston Hughes, Gwendolyn Brooks, and others, offering deeper insights into the accomplishments of the past, while bringing stark attention to the endurance and spirit of those surviving and thriving in the present. Robust back matter at the end provides valuable historical context and additional detail for those wishing to learn more.
Winter Reading Challenge Results
Congratulations to our winners of our Winter Reading Challenge Book BINGO!
Students: Danielle Barnett and Alex Waybright
Staff: Ms. Fox, Ms. Dodge, and Ms. Perkins
Makeup SOL Testing Next Week
Students, check your email for a message from Mr. Timmons regarding your makeup SOL Date.
Monday, 2/8 - A Day Students
Tuesday, 2/9 - B Day Students
Thursday, 2/10 and Friday, 2/11 - Distance Learners
Please check the email for your specific day and location. Most testing occurs in the Media Lab.
Therapeutic Journaling: Writing to Reflect and Process Personal Experiences
Sponsored by: Handley’s Miscellanea Club
Instructor: Star Friend
JHHS English teacher
Teacher consultant, The Shenandoah Valley Writing Project
In this five-week workshop, participants will learn techniques for writing to process experiences, promote personal growth, and develop creativity. Workshop activities will be based on concepts developed by writers, artists, and life coaches to understand and derive meaning from our own lives.
All workshops will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays via Google Meet. Use the nickname “friends” to join. The workshops are open to students, teachers, and parents, and are entirely voluntary and optional. You do not need to attend all sessions to participate. Those who do attend will have the option to share their writing, but there is no pressure to do so.
The tentative schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, Feb. 9 - Writing about past and present life events; developing a memoir.
Tuesday, Feb. 16 - Morning Pages - Establish a daily writing habit to inspire creativity (based on The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron).
Tuesday, Feb. 23 - Creative journaling - writing, drawing, and coloring to remember experiences (for teens and adults), incorporating concepts from artist Lynda Barry, author of “What It Is” and “Syllabus.”
Tuesday, March 2 - Art therapy - Practice simple art and writing exercises to promote inner peace and manage anxiety.
Tuesday, March 9 - Final session - Participants may discuss progress on creative projects or memoir pieces, share or read aloud.
*Students who want to attend the workshop sessions should have a parent or guardian fill out this permission form.
Special Education Advisory Committee Information Session - Tuesday, Feb. 23
SEAC will be having another parent program on Feb 23, 2021, focusing on programming post high school to include community colleges and four-year programs (including programs for students with autism and ID).
Lord Fairfax CC, George Mason, and Coastal Carolina will be presenting.
CTE Credential Testing Makeup
Wednesday, February 17: WISE Financial Literacy Exam for Economics & Personal Finance classes
Testing is virtual this year on Chromebooks & each student will receive instructions within Canvas prior to testing! Should students have any questions, they can reach out to Ms. Lockhart at lockhart@wps.k12.va.us
SAT School Day: March 3 - Register by February 1 - Juniors and Seniors Only
Students must submit their payment by Monday, February 1st to secure their test spot. Payments can be made using cash, check, money order, or credit card. Credit cards can be used through your myschoolbucks account. Checks and money orders must be made out to Handley HS. Any payment that is not a credit card should be brought to Mrs. Mungavin in the Counseling Office. It can also be mailed to Handley HS (Attn: Mrs. Mungavin) as well.
The deadline for students to complete this registration form is Monday, February 1st at 3pm.
Dual Enrollment Registration has begun!
Students can stop by the Career Center any day through Feb. 9th with their yellow registration form and payment. Drive-up registration is available on Wednesday in the main office foyer.
Email Ms. Tilling with any questions. tillingt@wps.k12.va.us
Semester 1 Supply Return and Semester 2 Supply Pick Up
Supply Return for Semester 1 and Supply Pick Up for Semester 2 will be at Handley Circle on the following date/times:
Wednesday, February 10
10:00-12:00 AND 1:00-3:00
Parents/Students should stay in their car and the teacher will bring the material to you. Items that can be returned and picked up: Textbooks, Calculators, Instruments, Art Supplies.
JHHS Spring 2021: Schedule Correction Form
Attention All Students!!
Please use this form to complete a schedule correction request for the Spring 2021 semester. Any requests being made need to be submitted using this google form.
The deadline to submit a schedule correction request is Friday, February 12th at 4:00 pm. If you have any questions, please contact your school counselor directly.
EMT Program Next Year To Be Offered Next Fall at the New Shihadeh Innovation Center
As you all may know our Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program has once again become available for students to enroll. It will be housed in the brand new Shihadeh Innovation Center. For any student who is interested in emergency services, this course is for you. EMT is the initial certification needed to become a career paramedic or firefighter. This course offers training on how to treat and transport the sick and injured. Successful completion of the course will allow students to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician's exam for certification. This certification will allow employment with fire departments, emergency medical service agencies, and hospitals anywhere in the country.
Before enrolling, please click on these links and closely review the prerequisites outlined in the recruitment presentation and brochure. This course is for students who have a high level of compassion and a strong love for community. You will be trained to assess, treat, and transport patients during a medical or traumatic emergency.
For any questions about the program please contact the instructor Mr. Bruce at brucem@wps.k12.va.us
If Your Child Is Diagnosed with Covid...
Seniors, Be Sure To Place Your Cap and Gown Order
Procedure for Requesting Change from Hybrid to Distance Learning Schedule
Here is the procedure to follow if you would like to make a request to change from Hybrid to Distance Learning. Until the student is approved for a change to DL, they must continue to attend school or they will be marked absent.
- The parents/guardians must contact their student's school counselor to ask for a change request.
- School counselor submits a Google form request for the student.
- Principal Kablan checks the spreadsheet and approves/denies the request.
- Once approved, the counselor contacts the parent/guardian to let them know that it has been approved for the student to move to DL.
- Then, the registrar changes the information for the student in PowerSchool. She sends out weekly updates to teachers.
Free Meals Available on Wednesdays!
During the 2020-2021 school year, free meals for all students will be available for pickup at each school on Wednesdays from 11 am until 1 pm. Students do not need to be present for meal pick up and no documentation is required.
Students will receive one breakfast and one lunch for each day they are not physically in school.
- Hybrid schedule students will receive 3 breakfasts and 3 lunches.
- 100% Distance Learning students will receive 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches.
You can pick up meals for all your children at one single school.
Please fill this form. This will help us with planning our food orders and labor requirements. Thank you for your help!