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Weekly JHHS Newsletter from Principal Kablan - 1/29/2021
New Google Meet Links for Semester 2 Will Be Up On Canvas Monday Morning
In the event of potential weather on Monday, Feb. 1, classes for Semester 2 will be available in Canvas starting at 8 a.m. on Monday. Students will need to login to their Canvas account to get information for their Semester 2 Google Meet information. Students would follow the normal Inclement Weather Schedule in the event of potential weather.
CTE Credential Testing Makeups
Wednesday, February 3: Workplace Readiness Exam AND Summer/Fall Economics & Personal Finance classes
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.
Senior Class Meeting Wednesday, Feb. 3rd
Join us for a senior class meeting this Wednesday, Feb 3rd at 4PM to discuss senior class events. Attendance is highly recommended, we really want to hear your input and make sure that everyone has a voice.
To join the meeting, go to meet.google.com and enter the nickname seniors.
We look forward to seeing you there!
- Mr. Sheaffer and Mrs. Espinoza
Dual Enrollment Registration has begun!
Students can stop by the Career Center any day through Feb. 5th 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
When: February 3 and February 10
Time: 10:00-12:00 and 1:00-3:00
Supply Return for Semester 1 and Supply Pick Up for Semester 2 will be at Handley Circle on the following dates/times.
February 3: 10:00-12:00; 1:00-3:00
February 10: 10:00-12:00; 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.
February 2 - Last opportunity to be photographed for senior portraits at the school
Dear Parents and Class of 2021:
As you are aware we have had to make numerous modifications to spring and summer events and activities due to COVID-19. One of these activities is having students sit for their senior portraits. As you can imagine school divisions have had to reach out to the vendors to modify this activity to include appropriate COVID-19 safety protocols. We have reached out to the vendor that is our school’s official photographer. We are excited that Victor O’Neill Studios has helped us modify our process for senior portraits. We have established the following dates for senior portraits at John Handley High School:
February 2, 2021 - Last opportunity to be photographed for senior portraits at the school.
Due to safety concerns during the COVID-19 crisis, they will no longer be mailing appointment notices home. It is safer to communicate with everyone through email and allows them to control the number of appointments throughout the day. Victor O’Neill Studios is reducing the number of appointments by 50% compared to previous years. Therefore, instead of pre-assigning a date and time for your senior portrait, they are offering you the opportunity to select your date and time through a new scheduling software. Please sign up for your session date and time here:
pickatime.com/vosphoto/handleyhs
Tuxedos and drapes will be provided by Victor O’Neill Studios for the yearbook pose, as has been the tradition at JHHS. They will still take casual and cap and gown photos. They will have the following modifications in place to ensure a safe environment for students, parents, and our staff:
They will have signage in place to encourage social distancing while students wait for their turn at each camera.
Photographers will not come within physical contact of any student and will stay behind the camera.
Photographers and assistants will be in gloves and masks while students are present.
All of their staff will have their temperature checked before reporting to work each day.
Anyone entering the room where portraits are taking place will have their temperature checked.
Masks must be worn by anyone entering the building, only to be removed immediately prior to having portraits taken.
Any shared clothing will be sanitized before each use using UV wands and/or a steamer
Props will be sanitized between uses.
We appreciate your cooperation with the following recommendations:
Victor O’Neill Studios recommend that anyone with underlying health conditions not accompany the high school senior to the school for their portraits if at all possible.
Masks must be worn and will be provided to any student without one.
Students will follow the 6 feet social distancing guidelines.
Wash and sanitize your hands often. The vendor will provide sanitation stations throughout their portrait areas for your convenience.
Most importantly, if you feel sick, have a fever, are coughing, have difficulty breathing, or if in the last two weeks you have been in close contact with a person with a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19, please stay home.
Please reschedule your appointment if you or anyone in your family is feeling unwell.
Underclassmen Picture Retakes - February 3
Victor O'Neill Studios will soon be at your school on Feb, 3rd from 12 pm - 7 pm to photograph the underclassmen and faculty makeup session.
Students need to sign up through the link: https://pickatime.com/client?ven=11615270&category=johnhandleyhsmu in order to get an appointment time.
Student portraits from the first session are now available to view and order online (Orders placed online will ship home) at vosphoto.com/handley. Students will need to use their student ID as an on-line code. Students may also recognize this number as their lunch or library number.
Parent questions or concerns regarding grade 9-11 portraits can be directed to underclass@vosphoto.com.
This retake session is for any student who if in the below criteria:
Any student who was absent for the original photo session.
Any new enrollment or transfer student since the original photo session.
Any student who was dissatisfied with their original portrait package.
Please be prepared to hand the old package to the photography staff. Students must return their old package to the photographer in order to receive a new package.
Any student who did not purchase on the original session is welcome to purchase at this time.
Any Faculty/ Staff not photographed at the original photo session.
Any student who did NOT receive an ID card at the original session.
Any student who has incorrect/missing data on their ID card from the original session.
Unless approved by a school administrator, we will not re-photograph an ID/YB only if the student is simply unhappy with their photo.
Student portraits from the first session are now available to view and order online (Orders placed online will ship home) at vosphoto.com/handley. Students will need to use their student ID as an on-line code. Students may also recognize this number as their lunch or library number.
Parent questions or concerns regarding grade 9-11 portraits can be directed to underclass@vosphoto.com.
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...
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.
Library News
Are you looking for a more productive way to spend your free time than binging on Netflix or watching YouTube? Take a look at some of our newest arrivals in the library. Time spent reading is never wasted!
As a reminder, we deliver books you put on hold to your classroom if you are a hybrid learner. There is a book return box in front of our library. If you are a distance learner, email us to arrange curbside pickup. Books can be returned to the front office.
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.
Summer Enrichment Opportunities for Students
Looking for Summer Opportunities? Now is the time to watch for information via CANVAS announcements. For example, this week, we learned that the US Naval Academy STEM (rising 9-11th graders) and Summer Seminar (rising 12th graders) are now accepting applications! That's just one example of programs that are available. Also check out the JHHS School Counseling web-page featuring Summer Opportunities for Students. Costs vary, but some are free!
Links to Information:
Summer Academy (current 11th graders) click here.
Summer STEM (current 8-10th graders) click here.
JHHS Counseling Page with Summer Opportunities click here.
Summer Residential Governor's School Programs 2021
This information is for only 10th and 11th Grade Students and Parents:
Click here for information on Summer Residential Governor’s School Programs for 2021.
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!