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November 2009 Monthly
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Parent Accounts for SchoolFusion/Edulink
This year parents have a new single user ID and password that will access both SchoolFusion and Edulink. This single account will access all children in a family, even in multiple Prince William County schools. Parents will be able to create their accounts using a special Passcode they can pick up in the Counseling Department. If a parent cannot pick up a passcode, please contact the Counseling Department for other options. For directions how to create this account once you have your passcode, click here.
Raider Virtual Book Fair
The SJHS Library is holding its Virtual Book Fair now through December 4th at www.bookwormcentral.com. The book fair features a wide variety of books: required reading, recommended reading, suggested summer reading titles, academic support items, test prep materials, award-winning Virginia Readers’ Choice selections and bestsellers. Students and faculty are encouraged to pick up a few titles for class and/or possible holiday gift-giving while shopping for a worthy cause! Click here for more information and directions.
English 11 Research Paper Deadline Approaches!
Juniors are reminded that the assigned research paper deadlines are Thursday, December 3rd and Friday, December 4th. Students are encouraged NOT to wait until the last day to print their original paper and the ONE copy necessary for submission. The library and the first floor computer lab will be open to students before school, beginning at 7:00 am, on both of these dates. As always, the library is available to students throughout the school day with an appropriate hall pass. In addition, the first floor computer lab will also be available during 1st block only on December 3rd and during 2nd block only on December 4th.
SOL Retake Schedule
SOL retakes for these tests will be administered as follows:
December 15 - Earth Science, Biology & Chemistry; December 16 - World History II, World Geography & VA/US History; December 17 - AlgebraI, Geometry & Algebra II; December 18 - English 11 Reading.
December 15 - Earth Science, Biology & Chemistry; December 16 - World History II, World Geography & VA/US History; December 17 - AlgebraI, Geometry & Algebra II; December 18 - English 11 Reading.
FBLA Slide Shows
FBLA recently participated in the National Young Readers' Day and attended the Fall National Leadership Conference in Baltimore. There are slide shows of pictures available for both of these events on the FBLA webpage. You will need to be logged in to school fusion to view these slide shows.
Special Ed Workshop for Spanish-Speaking Parents
El taller “Cómo entender la Educación Especial: entrenamiento básico para los padres y otras personas de habla española que cuidan a los niños” se realizará el 3 de diciembre de las 7 a las 9 p.m. en el Salón 1101 del edificio Kelly Leadership Center, ubicado en 14715 Bristow Rd., Manassas, VA 20112. Es necesario matricularse de antemano para poder asistir a esta presentación. Click here for more information.
“Understanding Special Education: An Introductory Training for Spanish-Speaking Parents and Caregivers” will take place on December 3, 2009 from 7-9 p.m., in room 1101 at the Kelly Leadership Center, 14715 Bristow Rd., Manassas, VA 20112. Pre-registration is required in order to attend. workshop. Click here for more information.
“Understanding Special Education: An Introductory Training for Spanish-Speaking Parents and Caregivers” will take place on December 3, 2009 from 7-9 p.m., in room 1101 at the Kelly Leadership Center, 14715 Bristow Rd., Manassas, VA 20112. Pre-registration is required in order to attend. workshop. Click here for more information.
Teacher of the Month
Congratulations to Ms. Crayne, the October Teacher of the month. Nominate your teacher for November's Teacher of the Month by clicking here. Tell us briefly how your teacher makes a difference each day. Votes will be collected through the November 27th.
The Writing Center
Want to improve your writing or need help with a writing assignment? Come to Stonewall’s Writing Center for individual attention with a student tutor. The Writing Center is located on the second floor in room 2069 and is available during all flex blocks. A link to the Writing Center webpage can be found by clicking above on 'Student Activities' and selecting 'Student Groups.' Tutors are eager to work with you!
Yearbook Senior Baby Pictures
Attention senior parents: It's now that time of year when you can purchase a spot in the yearbook to place a picture of your senior with a short message from you. Click here for more information and the order form. Spots are limited and are on a first-come, first-served basis. Hurry and get yours now!
Apple Federal Credit Union
The Apple Federal Credit Union student-run branch at SJHS is now open 5 days a week during all lunch shifts. Open a new account with $5 and we'll double your money!!! For more information, visit the webpage. (This page can also be accessed from the left menu.)
Scheduling the Library During Flex
Any student wishing to use the library during flex period should sign-up in our new school fusion "Flex Scheduling Blog." Click on "Library Media Center" and then on the book saying "Flex Scheduling". Directions on how to sign up are written on that page as well as the actual Scheduling Blogs. Blogs are posted by Friday for the following week's Flex periods and will remain active until 7:20 the day of Flex. See your English teachers or the librarians for help if needed.
FBLA Speed Networking Event
Attention members of Prince William County Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce: Interested in volunteering for Speed Networking Event being held February 10 and 11, 2010? Click here for more information and registration form. For questions, contact the Stonewall Jackson FBLA.
Tardy Policy
Stonewall Jackson’s will being using its new tardy policy, scheduled for implementation on September 14, 2009. The goal of the policy is to reduce excessive classroom disruptions due to students’ tardiness to school as well as those that result from regular class changes. Click here to read more about this policy.
Inclement Weather
Please see the Superintendent’s inclement weather letter to employees and parents regarding school closings and delays. (Click here for the letter in Spanish.)
School Store
Don't forget to visit our school store for all your back-to-school supply needs. Visit the store's website to learn more information. You can also access the school store's website under the "School Information" menu on the left.
School News
Check out the Jackson Journal (student newspaper) and the Jacksonian Voice (school newsletter) for all the latest SJHS news!
Check Policy
We welcome your checks at Stonewall Jackson High School, however, if your check is returned for insufficient funds, we will electronically present it to your bank for the face value plus a $35 processing fee and any protest or bad check return fee charged by your financial institution. This action will be taken without further notice. All returned checks referred for collection are subject to a $35 processing fee, any protest or bad check fee charged by your financial institution, and all other charges, interest and attorney's fees allowed by law.
Manassas Mall School Sense
Manassas Mall is pleased to offer its School Sense incentive program for a second year to help local schools earn free computers, a/v tools, sporting equipment, and more. Parents and teachers can turn in purchase receipts from any Manassas Mall store (excluding J.C. Penney, Macy's, and Target) to the mall management office to earn points for the school of their choice. Participating schools can then "shop" from a catalog of supplies with their cumulative school points. Since last year, our School Division as a whole has accumulated more than 255,000 points.
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