The RUNdown
Week of January 31st, 2022
Class Meetings
Masks - per the most recent decision by the FCPS School Board, we are neither encouraging or discouraging the wearing of face masks for students and staff. It is a choice and we respect the ability of our parents/guardians and students to work together to decide if their child will or will not wear a mask. Our staff are afforded the same ability to chose if they will or will not wear a mask.
Dress Code - the FCPS student dress code may be found here (page 11). Our expectation is that students dress in accordance with these rules.
Tardies to School/Student Drivers - students must be in their first block class by the tardy bell (which rings at 7:30am) or they will be tardy to school. Driving to school is a privilege. Should a student driver consistently be tardy to school, the ability to park on our campus will be revoked.
Destruction of School Property - this week, we dealt with a situation involving destruction of school property. We have zero tolerance for this behavior and work with our School Security Officer and School Resource Officer to resolve matters of this nature.
Language - language intended to offend others, especially with regard to gender, sexual orientation, race, culture, background, socioeconomic status, beliefs, etc. will not be tolerated. Students are expected to use appropriate language.
Athletic and Extracurricular Events
Monday, January 31st:
Boys Basketball vs. James Wood (home) JV at 6pm and Varsity at 7:30pm
Girls Basketball at Park View - JV at 6pm and Varsity at 7:30pm
Tuesday, February 1st:
- Boys Basketball at Handley - JV at 6pm and Varsity at 7:30pm
- Girls Basketball vs. Handley (home) - JV at 6pm and Varsity at 7:30pm
- Winter Track at Manassas Park - 5pm
Thursday, February 3rd:
- Unified Basketball vs. Patriot (home) - 10:30am
- Boys Basketball at Liberty - Freshmen at 5pm, JV at 6:15pm, and Varsity at 7:30pm
- Girls Basketball vs. Liberty (home) - JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7pm
- Varsity Wrestling at Sherando (NWD Tournament) - 4pm
- Theatre Department presents Soft Soap - 7pm (in the auditorium)
Saturday, February 5th:
- Unified Basketball Tournament at Gainesville High School
- Theatre Department presents Soft Soap - 7pm (in the auditorium)
Reminders
Food Deliveries:
- Students are not allowed to order food (from outside vendors, restaurants, DoorDash, etc.) during the school day
Student Parking:
- We are still selling student parking spots
- The price is prorated at $50 dollars for the remainder of the year
- If you have an assigned space, park in it. If snow is blocking your spot, please park in the very back row of the lot until your space is cleared
Cougar Counseling
- Please visit the KR School Counseling website for the latest Counseling information
ASVAB Career Exploration Program:
- The ASVAB is an Aptitude Test along with a Career Interest Inventory intended to help students identify skills, interests, work-related values
- It will also assist with determining suitable jobs as well as military eligibility
- Sign-up to take the ASVAB at Kettle Run on Monday, February 7th at 9am
- Students must be 16 years old or older to sign-up
- Sign up here: https://forms.gle/wZVx5jBsqYD6p9rm6
- Mountain Vista Governor’s School (MVGS) is a regional program for academically talented and highly motivated 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students
- Science, mathematics, humanities, and research courses are uniquely integrated to provide a college-level, project-based learning environment
- Prospective students and parents - If you missed the Zoom meeting, it was recorded.
- Applications for admission to MVGS are now available in the school counseling office at the base high schools or on the school division website.
- Completed applications are due in the student’s school counseling office no later than March 4th.
- For more information about MVGS, please visit their website at www.mvgshome.org or call (540)347-6237
Upcoming Community Outreach & Events
January 29th
- Job Fair (Will be Virtual in the event of inclement weather)
- Relay for Life Pink Out Game (Boys Basketball)
- Relay for Life Pink Out Game (Girls Basketball)
February 7th
- ASVAB Testing - 9am
- Band Paint Night Fundraiser