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BRHS Students, Parents, and Faculty:
Th anks to everyone for a great start to the school year. As we look for ways to make it better, we welcome your constructive feedback.
September is busy with the start of school, back to school nights in our cluster, SOL testing, setting directions in our classrooms and school, as well as getting to know those who are new.
One major area of focus this year will be in how we design our instruction to have our students ‘own’ more of the individual and collective learning. We will do this through our One to the World activities, as well as look for ways in our daily classroom instruction. When students have more ownership in their learning, they engage more.
In the coming weeks please look for information on school pictures, PSAT (October 19), and homecoming. Always feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have. Dave SpagePrincipal, [email protected]
David Spage, Principal www.lcps.org/brhs September 2016
BRHS ADMINISTRATION
Principal Mr. David SpageAssistant Principal Ms. Jennifer HvozdovicAssistant Principal Ms. Nicole KerzmarskyAssistant Principal Ms. Melissa SargeantAtthletic Director Mr. Jack KirbyActivity Director Mr. Matt Griffi s and John CostelloGuidance Director Ms. Casey Sarafi nas
Th e Spartan Spotlight is produced by Ms. Sally Toner and her journalism class.
Any questions pertaining to this publication should be directed to Ms. Jennifer Hvozdovic @571-252-2300
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Main Line (571) 252-2300Guidance (571) 252-2314Athletic Dept. (571) 252-231024 Hour Parent Phone-In Attendance Line (571) 252-2302
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Counseling 2-4Counseling 2-4Band 5Band 5P.E. 6P.E. 6Project Graduation 7-8Project Graduation 7-8P.T.S.O. 8P.T.S.O. 8District Information 10-12District Information 10-12
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Meet Our School Counseling Department! Ms. Casey Sarafi nas, Director Casey.Sarafi [email protected] [email protected]. Kimberley Harris, Counselor (A – Coo) [email protected]@lcps.orgMrs. Lauren Pasek, Counselor (Cor-Hen) [email protected]@lcps.orgMs. Vanessa Koubratoff , Counselor (Her-Min) Vanessa.Koubratoff @lcps.orgVanessa.Koubratoff @lcps.orgMs. Jennie Kroll, Counselor (Mir-Sal) [email protected]@lcps.orgMrs. Monique Chavez, Counselor (Sam-Z) [email protected]@lcps.orgMs. Leona Chalmers, Career Center [email protected]@lcps.orgMrs. Susy Langstroth, Registrar [email protected]@lcps.orgMrs. Monika Deaton, Secretary [email protected] [email protected] Laura Pendleton [email protected] [email protected]
WELCOME: Welcome to the 2016-2017 school year! On August 24, the Administrative Staff hosted a Rising 9th Grade & New Student Welcome Night for parents to learn about the nuts and bolts of Broad Run High School, including the importance of communication and collaboration with teachers and school staff to ensure that each student has a successful year. A Rising 9th & New Student Orientation was held on August 25 for students to get their schedules, take a tour of the building and meet their teachers. WHAT DOES A SCHOOL COUNSELOR DO? School counselors are licensed professionals who are qualified to address all students’ academic, career and social/emotional development needs. Here’s more about our role and how can we help your student: https://www.schoolcounselor.org/asca/media/asca/home/RoleStatement.pdf
ACADEMICS: PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test) The PSAT will be given to all 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students on Wednesday, October 19 from 9 am -12 pm. No registration necessary. LCPS pays for students to take the test. Students will test in their homeroom and will receive an Official Guide to the PSAT prior to the test. The guide has information about test-taking strategies and a practice test is included. This is a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT. For more information, please visit: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/about.html. Governor’s School An interest meeting was held for sophomores and juniors interested in learning about Governor’s School for Academics and the Visual and Performing Arts on September 12. An interest meeting for parents will be held at Stone Bridge High School on September 14 at 7 pm. Applications will be due the first week of December. See Mrs. Pasek in the School Counseling Office with questions or for more information. COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANNING Senior College Planning School counselors met with seniors through Government classes September 6 & 7 to discuss post-high school options and review the college application process. A similar presentation was given to parents the evening of September 6. Information/presentation is posted on our BRHS School Counseling website.
BRHS Counseling News - September 2016 Twitter @BRHSCounseling
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**PARENTS & STUDENTS**
We encourage you to seek out our services, which include:
Helping new students feel at home at Broad RunHelping students to deal with frustrating situations: school, teachers, assignments, etc.Helping students to manage stressHelping students to manage angerHelping students with teen issuesHelping students with loss through death, divorce, or break upJust being there to listen when students need to vent or have someone to listen to him or her.
We are a teen to teen program, and we areCONFIDENTIAL! *Unless you are harming yourself,
someone else, or someone is harming you.
Please request our help from your school counselor or send an email to Amy Buckley at [email protected] at [email protected].
BROAD RUN HIGH SCHOOL – PEER COUNSELING
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Sigma Tau Sigma Freshmen Mentoring Program
On Wednesday, Sept. 7, all Freshmen participated in the second annual Freshmen Pep Rally. Th is special event was led by our freshmen mentoring program, Sigma Tau Sigma. Th e program promotes a school culture of belonging and connectedness. All freshmen are assigned a careful-ly selected junior or senior to mentor them throughout their freshmen year. Th ese connections cover a range of topics from helping freshmen get organized to helping ninth graders navigate social media. A dynamic team from CORE TRAININGS meets with our mentors monthly to conduct trainings. Th ese trainings involve enhancing life skills such as empathy, service and collaboration. Faculty members involved see fi rsthand the diff erence one student can make in the life of another student. We are so very grateful to Mr. Spage and the administration for their enthusiastic support of this program that impacts so many SPARTANS!
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Th e Broad Run Marching Spartans are proud to present their 2016 fi eld show, “Th e Madness of Genius,” journeying through the valleys and peaks of the creative process with the music of Beethoven, Mozart, and Dvorak. Th e Marching Spartans are led on the fi eld by Drum Major Alex Vanik. Color Guard Captains are Laura Groundwater and Olivia Robinson. Percussion Captains are Preston Newland, Brady Webster, and Avery Logue. Brass Captain is Katie Runyon, and the Woodwind Captain is DJ Exel. Section Leaders are Alesia Booth, Jake Cohen, Carly Fierstine, Jonah Hyatt, Rachel Loyd, Lindsay Riner, and Sean Tillman.
Our season began in early August, as band members worked for several weeks on a hot, dusty fi eld at Band Camp, learning drill and choreography, memorizing music, and enhancing the program with visual eff ects. Th e Marching Spartans support the Broad Run Spartans Football Team at all home football games, from opening the game with the National Anthem to providing pep music in the stands to performing our fi eld show at halft ime. Th e band also performs competitively throughout the season at numerous marching band competitions held throughout Virginia and the surrounding area. We hope you come out to see our show this year, either at home or on the road.
Marching Spartans Performance Schedule
August 26 Broad Run FB GameSeptember 2 Broad Run FB GameSeptember 8 Broad Run FB GameSeptember 16 Broad Run FB GameSeptember 17 Millbrook HS, Battle on the Blue Ridge Competition, Winchester, VASeptember 24 Broad Run FB GameSeptember 25 Herndon HS, USBands Northern VA Regional Competition, Herndon, VAOctober 7 Broad Run FB GameOctober 14 Broad Run FB GameOctober 15 Washington HS, USBands Competition, Charles Town, WVOctober 22 JMU, Parade of Champions Competition, Harrisonburg, VAOctober 28 Broad Run FB GameOctober 29 Patriot HS, VBODA Marching Assessment, Nokesville, VA
Th e Marching Spartans are off ering $20 Saver Cards which off er many great opportunities for discounts at restaurants and on services throughout Ashburn and Loudoun County, such as: Chin-Chin Café, Ashburn Bagel, Carolina Brothers, Nando’s Peri-Peri, IHOP, Jersey Mike’s, Firehouse Subs, Th e Meadows Frozen Custard, Dairy Queen, Tropical Smoothie Café, and many other great community partners. Get yours before they’re all gone! Contact Laura White at [email protected] for more information!
Th e Broad Run Marching Spartans are a 2016 Virginia Honor Band under the direction of Mr. Ryan Dempsey, and assisted by Andy Schlaf (Assistant Director), Ashley Flock (Color Guard Instructor), Dylan Mercer (Percussion Caption Lead), Megan Constantinides (Front Ensemble Instructor), Tim Small (Visual Tech), Ryan Ignacic (Color Guard Tech), Leina Th urn (Color Guard Tech), and Erica Resureccion (Color Guard Tech). We would like to thank our founding sponsors: Chin-Chin Café, Modern Concepts Salon, Nando’s Peri-Peri, and Th e Ashburn Pub for their dedicated support of our program.
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Dear Parent/Guardian:
Loudoun County School District is committed to providing a quality Physical Education program that builds knowledge, fitness, movement skills, social well-being and confidence, so that all students can enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle. Understanding how fitness affects general long-term health and performance will empower students to make informed decisions about their lives.
As part of this curriculum, students will receive developmentally appropriate instruction in topics such as: development of motor and movement skills, the components of fitness, goal setting, nutrition, physical activity strategies, and personal-social development. In physical education your child will also participate in fitness measurements to evaluate their current fitness levels in the following four components of fitness:
• Cardiorespiratory endurance will be assessed by the PACER • Muscular strength and muscular endurance will be assessed by the curl-up & push-up tests • Flexibility will be assessed by the back saver sit & reach test
Your child’s fitness levels are compared to the minimum health-related standards that have been developed for children of the same age and sex. National standards and protocols for the above fitness measurements are derived from the Cooper Institute’s set of assessment procedures, scoring guidelines and defined healthy fitness zone standards. Fitness measurements will consist of 3 phases: pre-measurements, goal setting, and post measurements.
This systematic approach to the development of fitness begins to build a value of how to maintain or improve individual fitness. WELNET® will simplify the process of gathering student fitness data while providing historical data to demonstrate change and progress. Your child will have the ability to access his/her own personal WELNET® Fitness Profile, fitness scores and history from any internet-enabled device at school or off campus. As a parent/guardian, you will be able to track your child’s fitness scores and progress through system-generated reports to be able to discuss your child’s progress in meeting health standards together.
To access your child’s WELNET® information, please go to www.focusedfitness.org and enter in your child’s student ID for username and then the password is their last name. Students can change their passwords once they have logged in. Your log-in information will be the same as your child’s.
If you have any questions about our fitness testing procedures or the WELNET® system, please contact your child’s respective Health & Physical Education teacher at 571-252-2300 or via email at: [email protected],[email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]@lcps.org .
Sincerely, 9th and 10th Grade Health and Physical Education Teachers Broad Run High School
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WWHAT IS PROJECT GRADUATION?
Project Graduation, part of the Broad Run High School Parent-Teacher-Student organization - a 501(3)(c), is a nationwide effort to provide graduating seniors with a fun, safe place to celebrate their last night together as high school students. This all-night, alcohol and drug-free party is exclusively for graduating seniors and is held at the Ashburn Village Sports Pavilion. The event is held on graduation night (June 11) from 11:30pm through 5:00am (June 12). The students receive a night of fun events, music, games, food, and prizes - lots of prizes. Parents receive the peace of mind knowing that their graduates are celebrating in a safe environment. Want more info: www.brhspg.org
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
MAKE A DONATION Donate a $20 Gift Card (or CASH) from any local restaurant or store. Gift cards will be used as prizes at the All Night Grad Party. Complete the information below and return the form and gift card (or check) to school or drop off in the Project Grad wooden box sitting on the counter in the school’s front office. Please make sure to include your name and contact info so that we can THANK YOU! Checks should be made payable to: BRHS Project Graduation
PURCHASE A GRADUATION YARD SIGN FOR YOUR FAVORITE
GRAD! Order your yard sign today. $25 for delivery to the yard of your choice within Ashburn or $20 for pick up. Order forms are available at www.brhspg.org.
NO-COST FUNDRAISER AT AMAZON.COM
Every time you shop at Amazon.Com using the link below, Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Project Grad: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/47-2520596
PURCHASE AN ORNAMENT
Purchase the 2016 White House Christmas Ornament from Project Grad and the proceeds will go towards the all night event. These ornaments make great gifts for your family and friends or your business customers. Order forms are available at www.brhspg.org
Name: Email: Donation Amount:
Thank you for your support of Project Graduation 2017!
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Broad Run High SchoolParent-Teacher-Student Organization
2016-2017Family Membership Dues - $35.00
100% of PTSO raised funds are given back to the students through programs such as:Freshman/New Student Welcome Reception, Senior Scholarships, Student Mentoring Program, College
Prep Programs, AIDS Awareness Program, Project Graduation, Homecoming Parade, Student clubs(See Reverse for more information)
Parent/Guardian Name(s): `
Student Name(s): 9th: 10th:
11th: 12th:
Home Phone: Cell Phone:
Email:
Address:
CHECK THE AREAS YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HELPING OUT WITH:
NO FRILLS FUNDRAISER:We realize that sometimes it’s easier to donate money in lieu of your time…with hectic lives, teenagers and their busy schedules; it’s tough to do it all. Consider making a donation to our No Frills Fundraiserto help fund the BRHS PTSO programs:
Enclosed is dues plus contribution to the No Frills Fundraiser $ + $35 = $Enclosed is my payment for annual PTSO dues in the amount of $35.
(Please include last name if different)
Please return completed form and check to the Main Office at BRHS, or mail to: BRHS PTSO, 21670 Ashburn Road, Ashburn, Virginia 20147
OR, join the PTSO online through the link on www.brhsptso.org or go directly to https://fs20.formsite.com/ashburn/form12/index.html.
Like us on Facebook to keep up with the latest news: https://www.facebook.com/brhs.ptsoQuestions? Contact: Jen Rose at [email protected]
PTSO Board and Committees:
1st Vice-PresidentSAT/ACT PrepHospitality - Baking / Set up and ServeProject Graduation
Annual Auction:Co-ChairProcurement/Donations
Scholarship Application ReviewBricks for Broad RunBroad Run BeautificationTechnology Lead/Webmaster
Help from HomeThank you letters
SponsorshipsTechnology
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Loudoun County Public Schools
First, we invite you to join us onWednesday, September 7, 2016 for a “Meet & Greet”event with the new LCPS Director of Special Education, Dr. Suzanne Jimenez newEducator with the Parent Resource Center, Dr. Karin Spencer
SEAC Meetings:
Learn More:
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PARENT RESOURCE SERVICES
Visit Us:
21000 Education Ct. Ashburn, VA 20148
Call:
571-252-6540
Email:
Karin H. Spencer, EdD Educator
Karin. [email protected]
Pamala Spiering Parent
Visit Us on the Web:
h p://lcps.org/ParentResourceServices
Like Us on Facebook:
LCPS Parent Resource Services
Fall 2016 Workshop Schedule
Date Time & Loca on Topic
10/5
9-11 am LCPS Administra on Building, Rm. 102
Au sm Workshop Series: Message of Behavior
11/2 9-11 am LCPS Administra on Building, Rm. 102
Au sm Workshop Series: Posi ve Meal me Strategies
11/29 6:30-8 pm Harper Park Middle School, Auditorium
Kindergarten Connec on: Moving from ECSE to Kindergarten with an IEP
TBD TBD Middle School Connec on: Moving From Elementary to Middle School with an IEP
More Information on the LCPS Parent Resource Services webpage. Register for Keep in Touch via the
PRS webpage for regular updates.
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Visítenos en:
21000 Education Ct. Ashburn, VA 20148
Llamar a:
571-252-6540
Correo Electrónico:
Karin H. Spencer, EdD Educadora
Karin. [email protected]
Pamala Spiering Padre
Visítenos en la página Web:
http:/ / lcps.o rg/ P arentReso urceServ ices
Marca “Me gusta” en Facebook:
Servicios de Recursos para Padres de LCPS
Más en la Página Web de Servicios de Recursos para Padres de LCPS. Registrarse en “Keep in Touch información” por vía de la Página Web de “PRS” para recibir actualizaciones periódicas.
Fecha Hora & Lugar Tópico
10/5 9-11 am Edif. Administrativo, Cuarto 102
Series de Talleres de Autismo: Mensaje de Comportamiento
11/2 9-11 am Edif. Administrativo, Cuarto 102
Series de Talleres de Autismo: Estrategias Positivas en las Comidas
11/29 6:30-8 pm Harper Park Middle School, Auditorio
Conexión con Kínder: Moviéndose de “ECSE” a Kinder con un “IEP”
“TBD” Por determinarse Conexión con Escuela Intermedia: Moviéndose de la Escuela Primaria a la Intermedia con un “IEP”
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