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  Table of Contents

• PTSA Needs You
• Anti-Tobacco and Anti-Vaping Campaign
• Class of 2024:  Senior Parents/Guardians
• Free Webinars
• Calendar

 

DONATE/VOLUNTEER/JOIN!

Please consider donating to the PTSA

to help us meet our goals for the spring! 

We have several requests from teachers for financial support for their classrooms - some needs include supplies for student projects, funds for field trips, and help with after-school programs.  Link to donate (or join!):                  http://www.givebacks.com 

Also, if you are interested in becoming a PTSA board member or committee chair (fundraising, membership, student scholarships, communications) for the coming 2024-2025 school year, please contact the current PTSA president, Rola Aboul-Hosn, at [email protected]

  ANTI-TOBACCO AND ANTI-VAPING CAMPAIGN

The National PTA, and the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids are committed to educating youth, parents, school boards and local officials about the dangers of e-cigarettes and other tobacco products. Your PTSA is running its own campaign beginning this February!

*At our next general meeting on February 15th at 6:30 p.m. in the school library, we will host a guest speaker on the topic of tobacco use and vaping among our youth. Stacey King is a licensed clinical social worker and the substance abuse prevention specialist for the Chantilly Pyramid.

You must be 18 or older to attend. Ms. King will discuss the harms of tobacco use and vaping and will provide information about the latest trends in tobacco/vape use in our community. She will also talk about ways parents can initiate productive conversations with their children. There will be time for a question-and-answer session, and literature will be available in both English and Spanish. Light refreshments and student-provided childcare will be provided.

To register for this free event, please sign up here:  https://forms.gle/pJ6cb7u1LW4Pj9TD6

If you would like to get involved with the campaign, whether it be for one event or for its duration, please email Nina Zaretsky at [email protected]

 

Class of 2024  Senior Parents/Guardians All Night Grad Party (ANGP)

Your senior won't want to miss this year's All Night Graduation Party! June 7th 11pm - June 8th 5am.

Early bird pricing of $75.00 ends March 1st.

We will have a casino in the cafeteria, a DJ taking requests to keep everyone moving, games, more food than they can eat, prizes every hour and the grand prize drawing before they leave on June 8th. Prizes range from electronics to gift cards to sporting event tickets.

Go to https://chantillyhsptsa.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true to register and for more information.

You may send a check payable to CHS PTSA – ANGP. Checks should be mailed to the school:

Chantilly High School, ATTN: ANGP Registration 4201 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, VA 20151

We can’t do this without you so we would love all the volunteers we can get for that night! 

Traci Hopkins – ANGP 2024 Chair and Cristina Dougherty, ANGP 2024 Co-Chair

We can't wait to see all of our Seniors there!

Graduation Tickets - reserved seating

• How would you like to have us reserve prime seating for you at Eagle Bank Arena? No worries about fighting traffic to arrive and get seats together! Buy raffle tickets for the chance to win a set of 10 prime reserved seats. $10 a ticket. Click here: https://chantillyhsptsa.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true

Have You Ordered Your Graduation Yard Sign?

• We’re all proud of our kids! Show them by purchasing a graduation yard sign to display your feelings! $25 each. https://chantillyhsptsa.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true

 

FREE WEBINARS

Mindspring Mental Health Alliance is hosting the following free Webinars in January:

Understanding Loneliness | Wed 1/24 | 12-1:00p CST

People can be alone and not feel lonely or be surrounded by others and still experience feelings of isolation. Explore the causes of loneliness, how it spreads through social networks, and the impact of loneliness on our physical and mental health in this one-hour seminar. Learn practical tips to strengthen relationships and make new connections with a licensed therapist.  Register:

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1316068330420/WN__hQIOv2aTtuC6HAWcok6yw

Body Dysmorphic Disorder | Thurs 1/25 | 12-1:00p CST

Body Dysmorphic Disorder is defined by negative self-image and misperceptions about appearance. Preoccupation with perceived flaws can result in anxiety, depression, and social isolation. Explore the diagnostic criteria, symptoms, and common misconceptions of body dysmorphic disorder in this one-hour seminar. Discuss treatment options and learn practical tips for managing symptoms and helping others. Register:   https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1316068330420/WN_zcWEv-WzR22WO_l-iHp3eQ

Understanding Anxiety | Wed 1/31 | 12-1:00p CST

Occasional anxiety is an expected part of life. But anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry. An accessible guide to understanding what causes anxiety disorders and the types of anxiety, their symptoms, common misconceptions, and how relationships are impacted. Discuss co-occurring disorders & treatment options and learn practical tips for managing symptoms and helping others.

Register:   https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1316068330420/WN_QfAGbi0ASOGQ_qLk29V-jA

Also on January 23rd, at 1 p.m., ET, president and founder of Educational Connections, Ann Dolin, M.Ed, and executive function coach Rachael Moss, will hold a free webinar discussing strategies that can help students create lasting positive school habits.

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4717032669246/WN_rsvQGhh9S06-Lthee5949g - /registration

  CALENDAR/EVENTS

January 24th - National Compliment Day!     

January 25th - Two-hour early release

January 25th & 26th - 7 p.m., Choose Your Own Oz, Auditorium 

January 26th - Student holiday/Teacher Workday

January 27th - 11 a.m. & 2 p.m., Choose Your Own Oz, Auditorium

January 27th - Holocaust Remembrance Day

January 31st - Science Fair, 4:30 p.m.

January 31st - National Backward Day!

 

Quick Links:

• Chantilly High School 
• SIS ParentVue Account Access
• Request ParentVue Account
• CHS A/B Calendar
• Mental Health Resources
• Parent IT Support Portal  
• Parent Resource Center

4201 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, VA 20151 | Main Office: 703-222-8100
Attendance | Web | Twitter | Facebook

Dates to Note:

Jan. 22:  B Day for Students (2, 4, 6, 8)

Jan. 25: Quarter End, Two Hour Early Release - 12:55 PM

Jan 25-26: Choose Your Own Oz, 7 PM, Auditorium

Jan. 26: Student holiday/Teacher Work Day

Jan 27: Choose Your Own Oz, 11 AM, 2 PM, Auditorium

Jan. 31: Science Fair, 4:30 PM

Chargers Connect can be translated in other languages. Visit HERE to read more.

A note from Dr. Goodloe

Dear Charger Families,

Happy Snow Day!  Wishing all a fun and happy day of rest and play.  Be safe!  We look forward to seeing all of our Chargers back at school on Monday, January 22 for a B Day (periods 2, 4, 6, 8).  Have a great weekend!

Drop off and Pick Up Safety Reminders:

During periods of colder temperatures and inclement weather we are noticing heavier traffic at drop off and pick up times. We enncourage students to take their assigned bus, carpool, and remember to drive safely at all times.

Please note that while tardies for late arrival due to traffic are unexcused, we want all students and staff to arrive safely. We have seen an increase in risky behavior at drop off, including students crossing Stringfellow Rd. through traffic, and cars dropping off in the middle of intersections and at the median.  A few reminders:

• Plan to arrive early: the best time to drop of smoothly is before 7:45 AM
• Drop off only in designated areas - not on Stringfellow Road or West Lot (baseball park)
• Follow directions of crossing guard and security staff
• Do not pick up in parking lot before 3:10 PM
• Park only in designated Visitors spots at all times. Numbered spaces are assigned to staff and students.

As always, I welcome your feedback, questions and suggestions. Please reach out to me at any time. I look forward to connecting with you at Chantilly very soon.

Amy Goodloe, Ed.D.

Principal, Chantilly HS

Lead the CHARGE

[email protected]

@DrGoodloe

703-222-8100

Share your observations, suggestions, questions and celebrations with me here. 

Charger Headlines: Academic Advising Mini-Conferences (rising 10-12th grade only)

Academic Advising is in full swing at Chantilly HS, and we’re excited to offer mini-conferences for families this year.  These conferences provide the opportunity for students and parents to meet briefly with their school counselor for the purpose of face-to-face discussion around course selections for the 24-25 school year. The intent of these conferences is to both:

1) provide additional opportunity for school-home partnering around academic advising

2) improve accuracy of staffing needs before decisions impacting teachers must be made in March.

The mini-conferences will be held on:

• Monday March 4 between 8:30-11 and 1:45-3:15 and
• Wednesday March 6 between 3:30pm-6:30pm

It is important to us that each student takes courses that are challenging for them while also allowing for balance between academics and outside demands and interests.

You must reserve a spot through Signup Genius (see link below). One spot per student.

Directions: 

• Use the embedded sign-up genius link.  Find your student’s counselor and your preferred time slot
• Choose the 10-minute time slot that works for you. 
• In the “My Comment” section that comes up after you choose the desired time, please put your student’s name and then hit “Sign Up Now”.
• If you have more than one student at Chantilly, you may sign up for a second slot. Please put a different student name in each time slot.

If you sign up for a spot and your plans change, please be sure to delete your appointment so others can use that time slot.  We look forward to collaborating with you and your child and we begin our preparations for the 2024-25 school year. 

College Night

On January 11th, Chantilly High School hosted our annual college admissions panel for Junior families featuring representatives from four universities: University of Virginia, University of Kentucky, George Mason University, and Radford University. The panelists covered various topics including research tips, college application preparation, acceptance strategies, and final college selection. This event provided valuable information and resources for Juniors and their families navigating the college admissions process. Please reach out to Maggie Rodriguez, College/Career Specialist, [email protected] for more information regarding this program and the many others she offers throughout the year for students and families.

2024 Gap Year

FCPS School Counseling Services and Go Overseas will co-host the annual FCPS Gap Year Fair on Tuesday, January 30, 6-8:30 p.m., at Marshall High School. This event is for high school students and their families who are interested in learning more about increasing opportunities for the year following high school graduation. Students should register at USA Gap Year Fairs. 

NOVA Early Online College – Spring 2024 Semester (HS)

NOVA Early Online College (EOC) allows current high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to take up to 2 tuition free college courses.  EOC courses for the Spring semester begin on January 30, 2024, and end on April 22, 2024. Registration opened on October 23rd. Deadline to register is January 8, 2024 at 5pm. Courses are asynchronous, online, and for college credit only. 13 different courses are offered along with courses that fulfill the IT Technical Support Career Studies Certificate. EOC courses are selected because they meet the requirements for most of NOVA’s associate degrees as well as being highly transferable as general education requirements for most colleges and universities.

NOVA Site - Early Online College Information

FCPS Site - Early Online College Information

Flyer

VDOE Governor's World Language Academies (HS) 

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) invites mature 10th and 11th grade students to apply to attend summer residential Governor’s World Language Academies (GWLA) in French, German, Spanish, Japanese, and Latin. 

Students who are accepted into one of the programs will live in residence halls in one of the state colleges in Virginia for three weeks in the late June to mid-July timeframe. 

Visit the FCPS GWLA website for the timeline for applications.

To learn more about GWLA opportunities and the application process, visit the VDOE GWLA website. 

💲 Soft Launch of a New Financial Aid Form

Colleges and career schools use the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form to determine how much financial aid each student is eligible to receive. This aid could include grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans.

Any college-bound student — regardless of income — who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs should complete a FAFSA form. 

The form is currently available for short periods of time while it is being updated to provide a better experience. Learn more about the 2024–25 FAFSA form.

No Cost Therapy for High Schoolers

High school students can access virtual mental health services at no cost through an FCPS program with Hazel Health. Hazel Health therapists are licensed and also trained in teen-specific challenges.

Students can be referred by a guardian or designated staff member and participate in weekly video therapy sessions. The therapists will work with students until they achieve their therapy goals, or they can help connect the family with long-term mental health services in the community if needed. 

Learn how to opt your students into this service. 

Inclusive Open Gym

Sully Community Center welcomes the teens with disabilities and their parents and/or caregivers to join us for Open Gym every second Friday of the month! This will be a monthly drop-in session of basketball, pickleball, and badminton, from 7:00-8:30 every second Friday.

This program begins in January!

All that's required is a free* Neighborhood and Community Services Membership. Need help creating one? We are glad to help!

For more information please contact Richard Strube: [email protected] 703-324-6201

Charger Recognitions:

It is our pleasure to congratulate the staff of The Purple Tide / chantillynews.org, on being named a Crown Award Finalist by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. Crown finalists will receive either a Gold or Silver Crown Award during a special presentation at Columbia University in New York City on March 15, 2024.

Congratulations to Arjun Bangalore and Jason Yoo who have been named Regional Finalists in the Coca-Cola Scholars Program!

  FCPS Cares - Recognize Chantilly Employees!

 The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for families, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Chantilly HS School. We love our staff members; let's tell them how we feel!

Community Celebrations and Holidays

January:  National Mentoring Month

Jan. 6:  Three Kings Day/Epiphany 

Jan. 7:  Orthodox Christmas

Jan. 19:  Orthodox Epiphany

Chantilly on Social Media

Follow all of our Chantilly HS Social Media to keep up with the most updated Charger news, kudos, and recognitions. We post announcements regularly throughout the week including our bell schedule every Monday.   
Facebook: /ChantillyHighSchool
Instagram: @chantilly_hs
X (Twitter): @chantilly_hs

SY 2023-2024 - Dates to Note:

Monday, March 25 - Friday, March 29 - Spring Break

Friday, June 7 - Class of 2024 Graduation, 9:30 AM, no school grades 9-11

Wednesday, June 12 - Last Day of School

The complete FCPS 2023-2024 School Year Calendar

Quick Links

• Chantilly High School 
• SIS ParentVue Account Access
• Request ParentVue Account
• CHS A/B Calendar
• Mental Health Resources
• Parent IT Support Portal  
• Parent Resource Center

4201 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, VA 20151 | Main Office: 703-222-8100
Attendance | Web | Twitter | Facebook

Dates to Note:

Jan. 15: Martin Luther King Day - school holiday, school closed

Jan. 18: NHS Induction for Seniors, 6 PM, Auditorium

Chantilly Academy Open House, 6:30 PM

Jan. 25: Quarter End, Two Hour Early Release - 12:55 PM

Jan 25-26: Choose Your Own Oz, 7 PM, Auditorium

Jan. 26: Student holiday/Teacher Work Day

Jan 27: Choose Your Own Oz, 11 AM, 2 PM, Auditorium

Jan. 31: Science Fair, 4:30 PM

Chargers Connect can be translated in other languages. Visit HERE to read more.

A note from Dr. Goodloe

Dear Charger Families,

It has been a great week to be a Charger and one of our few, five day weeks during the winter months. A few highlights:

Highlights

• Student Voice: Throughout the week, I have enjoyed the opportunity to talk with our students in our three Leadership classes, engage with our SEALs, and have conversations with English DE students regarding topics they are passionate about. Our Charger voices are positive and powerful. It has inspiring to hear their ideas about ensuring all students feel safe, welcome, and included. I am excited to collaborate with students on next steps.
• Academic Advising: Academic advising is in full swing for the 24-25 school year. I enjoyed visiting with our future Chargers throughout the past week at Franklin, Rocky Run and Carson middle schools. Our class of 2027, current freshman, met to review course selection and our entire student body attended our Electives fair this week to explore options for next school year. Ms. Rodriguez in our College and Career Center hosted a very well attended Junior College Readiness night with Deans from GMU, UVA and Kentucky. Our Chantilly Academy will host an open house on January 18 from 6:30-8 PM. Throughout this advising period that continues until early March, our teachers are connecting with students 1:1 to support their individual goals and aspirations. Be sure to check in with your student about the advising process and don't hesitate to reach out to our amazing school counseling staff with questions. 

Attendance Notification Updates: 

Attendance matters! As a part of our continued efforts to communicate with families and students about the importance of consistent student attendance, we have been sharing several regular reports.

Weekly Tardy Emails:  All Chantilly families should be receiving Tardy notification emails each Monday for their student(s). These emails are intended to keep families informed, much like the weekly SIS emails, and can serve as an opportunity to have conversations about attendance at home. If any consequence or follow-up is needed, the student's administrator will be in contact with the parent/guardian.  The tardy notification email address used for mail merges is not monitored regularly. Please follow instructions on the letters and direct all inquires to your student's administrator or school counselor.

Attendance Report Card: Every Chantilly student will receive an attendance report card for their first semester at the end of second quarter. Please look for this report card to come via email during the first week in February. Report cards will include the student’s attendance status (Chronically absent, At risk to be chronically absent, or Not at risk).

Chronically Absent status is defined as missing more than 10% of the school year for any reason, excused (EXC) or unexcused (UNX).

Chronically Absent rate only considers full day absences, and is based on a 180-school day year meaning missing 18 days or more will cause a student to be CA. (This can be as little as just 2-3 days per month.)  

You can review all Chantilly HS Attendance procedures on our website.

As always, I welcome your feedback, observations and questions.  Please share your observations, suggestions, questions and celebrations with me here.  I look forward to connecting with you at Chantilly very soon.

Amy Goodloe, Ed.D.

Principal, Chantilly HS

Lead the CHARGE

[email protected]

@DrGoodloe

703-222-8100

Share your observations, suggestions, questions and celebrations with me here. 

Charger Headlines: 🗓️ Save the Date: Academy Open Houses Begin This Month!

Is your child interested in architecture and construction, information technology, or health science? FCPS high school academies will hold open houses for interested students beginning in mid-January.

A high school Academy is a center within a high school that offers advanced technical and specialized courses to prepare students for postsecondary education and/or career fields. Students enrolling in Academy elective courses will be provided with opportunities to participate in a variety of career experiences including shadowing, mentoring, or internships with local businesses.

Chantilly Academy will host an open house on January 18, 2024 at 6:30 PM.

Learn more and view the calendar of Academy open houses.

2024 Gap Year

FCPS School Counseling Services and Go Overseas will co-host the annual FCPS Gap Year Fair on Tuesday, January 30, 6-8:30 p.m., at Marshall High School. This event is for high school students and their families who are interested in learning more about increasing opportunities for the year following high school graduation. Students should register at USA Gap Year Fairs. 

NOVA Early Online College – Spring 2024 Semester (HS)

NOVA Early Online College (EOC) allows current high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to take up to 2 tuition free college courses.  EOC courses for the Spring semester begin on January 30, 2024, and end on April 22, 2024. Registration opened on October 23rd. Deadline to register is January 8, 2024 at 5pm. Courses are asynchronous, online, and for college credit only. 13 different courses are offered along with courses that fulfill the IT Technical Support Career Studies Certificate. EOC courses are selected because they meet the requirements for most of NOVA’s associate degrees as well as being highly transferable as general education requirements for most colleges and universities.

NOVA Site - Early Online College Information

FCPS Site - Early Online College Information

Flyer

VDOE Governor's World Language Academies (HS) 

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) invites mature 10th and 11th grade students to apply to attend summer residential Governor’s World Language Academies (GWLA) in French, German, Spanish, Japanese, and Latin. 

Students who are accepted into one of the programs will live in residence halls in one of the state colleges in Virginia for three weeks in the late June to mid-July timeframe. 

Visit the FCPS GWLA website for the timeline for applications.

To learn more about GWLA opportunities and the application process, visit the VDOE GWLA website. 

💲 Soft Launch of a New Financial Aid Form

Colleges and career schools use the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form to determine how much financial aid each student is eligible to receive. This aid could include grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans.

Any college-bound student — regardless of income — who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs should complete a FAFSA form. 

The form is currently available for short periods of time while it is being updated to provide a better experience. Learn more about the 2024–25 FAFSA form.

No Cost Therapy for High Schoolers

High school students can access virtual mental health services at no cost through an FCPS program with Hazel Health. Hazel Health therapists are licensed and also trained in teen-specific challenges.

Students can be referred by a guardian or designated staff member and participate in weekly video therapy sessions. The therapists will work with students until they achieve their therapy goals, or they can help connect the family with long-term mental health services in the community if needed. 

Learn how to opt your students into this service. 

Inclusive Open Gym

Sully Community Center welcomes the teens with disabilities and their parents and/or caregivers to join us for Open Gym every second Friday of the month! This will be a monthly drop-in session of basketball, pickleball, and badminton, from 7:00-8:30 every second Friday.

This program begins in January!

All that's required is a free* Neighborhood and Community Services Membership. Need help creating one? We are glad to help!

For more information please contact Richard Strube: [email protected] 703-324-6201

  FCPS Cares - Recognize Chantilly Employees!

 The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for families, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Chantilly HS School. We love our staff members; let's tell them how we feel!

Community Celebrations and Holidays

January:  National Mentoring Month

Jan. 6:  Three Kings Day/Epiphany 

Jan. 7:  Orthodox Christmas

Jan. 19:  Orthodox Epiphany

Chantilly on Social Media

Follow all of our Chantilly HS Social Media to keep up with the most updated Charger news, kudos, and recognitions. We post announcements regularly throughout the week including our bell schedule every Monday.   
Facebook: /ChantillyHighSchool
Instagram: @chantilly_hs
X (Twitter): @chantilly_hs

SY 2023-2024 - Dates to Note:

Monday, March 25 - Friday, March 29 - Spring Break

Friday, June 7 - Class of 2024 Graduation, 9:30 AM, no school grades 9-11

Wednesday, June 12 - Last Day of School

The complete FCPS 2023-2024 School Year Calendar

Quick Links

• Chantilly High School 
• SIS ParentVue Account Access
• Request ParentVue Account
• CHS A/B Calendar
• Mental Health Resources
• Parent IT Support Portal  
• Parent Resource Center

4201 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, VA 20151 | Main Office: 703-222-8100
Attendance | Web | Twitter | Facebook