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In The Spotlight – The Science Department
Science Fair
Get ready for another exciting LCPS Regional Science Fair! Mark
your calendars to attend this year’s regional science fair exhibition at
Riverside High School on Thursday, March 14, 2019. Student’s projects
will be on display to the public in the gymnasium from 6:00 PM-7:00
PM. The Awards Recognition Ceremony will take place at 7:00 PM in
the auditorium. We invite & encourage all Research Biology and
Research Earth Science to visit the exhibition to enhance current research
ideas in preparation for taking additional research classes next year.
Course Selections for 2019
Not only does Stone Bridge Science offer a variety of AP/DE
classes, we are proud to announce that Geospatial Sciences will again be
offered as another dual enrolment course. Talk to your science teacher
today or reference the LCPS Program of Studies . If you are looking for
something different and applicable in EVERY field, Geospatial is for
you.
Need Science Help?
Don’t hesitate to ask your teacher; many science teachers are
available before or after school!
SOL Practice
SOL Practice is just a click away on Google Classroom! The
Virginia SOLs are usually taken in Mid-May. Please join the Google
Classroom for Biology, Chemistry, or Earth Science to review and
enhance skills for taking the upcoming assessment. The course codes are:
(all lowercase letters)
Biology: 7f40ge
Chemistry: we4gsb
Earth Science: hl3esf3
Congratulations
Congratulations to Mrs. Swapna Karandikar and Dr. Janet Cascio
who were recently awarded the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation
Making a Difference grant for their project, Forensic Investigation using
Biotechnology!
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In This Issue
2019-20 Calendar
AP Exam Dates
Awards and Honors
AET and MATA Admissions
Early Dismissal Procedures
Clinic Information
TEST FEES
ARE DUE
FEBRUARY 28
Upcoming Events
January 18 Student Holiday
January 21 Martin Luther King Day
April 27, 2019 Prom
June 7, 2019 Last Day for Students
June 9, 2019 Graduation
Link Your Grocery Card
Stone Bridge code- 03795
Stone Bridge code – 5930
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SBHS Administration Mr. Timothy Flynn Principal
Ms. Heidi Hayes Assistant Principal
Ms. Shahrazad Kablan Assistant Principal
Mr. Calvin Adams Assistant Principal
Mr. Tim Lucas Counseling Director
Mr. Dave Hembach Athletic Director
Ms. Adriana Rice Activities Coordinator
Ms. Katherine Farrish Financial
Main Office 571-252-2200
Absentee Line 571-252-2202
Counseling Department 571-252-2214
Athletic Office 571-252-2210
Clinic 571-252-2215
School Hours 9:15 a.m. – 4:03 p.m.
Summer Hours 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Minute of Silence Virginia Law requires schools to start the day
with a ‘minute of silence’. The law allows for different
uses of the minute so that “each pupil may, in the exercise
of his or her individual choice, meditate, pray, or engage
in any other silent activity which does not interfere with,
distract, or impede other pupils in the exercise of their
individual choice.” The law also specifies “all pupils
remain seated and silent and make no distracting
display…” We begin our announcements with the
following statement, “As we begin another day, let us
pause for a minute of silence.” Following the minute of
silence, we conclude with the Pledge of Allegiance. Please
discuss this law with your students and help them
understand that the expectation is for students to remain
quiet.
Change of Address You must provide a form and proof of residency
to the Counseling Office. The Change of Address form is
located on the website under the Counseling Office. This
form and proof of residency must be submitted as soon as
possible. Proof of residency consists of a signed lease,
deed, settlement papers, mortgage statement or deed of
trust and a current utility bill.
Updates to Phone/Email Contacts Please submit the update request online through
ParentVue. Once the request has been submitted, school
staff will review it before updating the record.
Bell Schedule
Regular, Advisory Day, Activity, 1-Hour and 2-
Hour Delay bell schedules are listed on a full page
towards the end of this newsletter. Please refer to this
should LCPS adjust the school day due to weather.
Food Deliveries to School
Students may not order restaurant delivery. If
parents deliver lunch, please avoid drinks in paper cups.
The risk of a spill in the front office is too great!
Parking Lot Information Student Drop Off/Pick Up – We ask that you
drop students off and pick them up only in the front
parking lot. Please do not drop students off in the back of
the school as this area is used for athletic buses and other
specific needs.
Extended parking is not permitted in the bus
loop at any time before or after the school day.
According to the Fire Marshall, the Bus Loop is considered
a roadway and parking is not allowed. Exemptions are
buses and emergency vehicles.
Please do not park in the surrounding
neighborhoods. Towing is a very possible consequence.
Parking Permits Applications for the second semester may be
turned in to the main office beginning January 7th. All applications must have complete car
information, parent signature, and payment via cash or
check at the time of submission. Online payments must
also have an application turned in to the front office. The
fee for a parking permit is $200.00 for the school year or
$100.00 per semester. Parking fees are not prorated. A few
daily passes are available for a small fee per day.
Specific parking spaces are not assigned. Parking
is on a first come/first served basis within the student lot
each day. This worked very well in previous years as it
eliminated issues when students park in incorrect spaces,
or when snow buries some spaces for days.
Parking is a privilege and students must remain in
good standing to remain eligible to park at school.
Notes from the Bookkeeper A $10 fee is assessed for returned checks.
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Counseling Office Phone Number: 571-252-2214 FAX Number: 571-252-2213 School CEEB code: 470-139 Transcripts, DMV Certificates, registrations and other
records are handled by the Counseling Office.
Mr. Tim Lucas – Counseling Director Mr. Joseph Berry A-Ch
Ms. Trish Garrett Ci-Gre
Mr. Eric Demorest Gri-Kt
Ms. Kristen Fulcher Ku-Ore
Ms. Cynthia McCarthy Orf-Sma
Ms. Catherine Donovan Smi-Z
Ms. Jolly – Career Center Ms. Clairmont – Secretary
Ms. Marchio – Secretary
You may view:
• Class and assignment grades
• Assignment details including upcoming and
overdue assignments
• Course details and resource links
• Course History
• Attendance information
• Immunization records
• Emergency contacts
Important Dates
OBTAINING HOMEWORK DUE TO ABSENCES: Call
the Counseling Office at (571) 252-2214 by noon on the
second day of the absence to request homework when the
absence is expected to last three or more days. This will help
ensure that work will be available for pick up by the end of
the third school day.
STUDENT WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURES: The
parent/guardian MUST notify the Counseling Office and
obtain a “Withdrawal/Transfer Form” from counseling at
least three days in advance of the planned departure.
Parent/guardian is required to complete and sign the form and
return it to Counseling. The signed form will be given to the
student during their last two days of school. The student will
walk the form to classes obtaining teacher signatures,
withdrawal grades, and returning textbooks and library books.
Lockers MUST be cleaned out and PE locks returned to the
PE teacher. Before leaving on the last day, the student will
bring the completed form to Counseling.
MILITARY INFORMATION: Representatives visit the
College and Career Center monthly to talk with students about
military careers and educational choices.
NAVIANCE STUDENT: This web service is designed for
students and parents. It is used to help make decisions about
courses, colleges and careers. Naviance Student is linked with
the Counseling Office and is used to track and analyze data
about college and career plans.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID: The
Career Center maintains a list of scholarships
through the website. It should be checked weekly.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is
the government’s form to determine if a student qualifies for
certain grants, federally funded work-study or low interest
loans. ALL families should complete this form on line as soon
as possible. Many merit and Loudoun based scholarships
require this form. The information required is based on the
previous tax year. Students and one parent/guardian are
required to obtain a PIN before their FAFSA can be
completed. Go to www.pin.ed.gov.
COLLEGE VISITS: Representatives visit the College and
Career Center to speak about the admission process and their
programs. Seniors and juniors must sign up on Family
Connection and print the pass for the day of the visit.
TERMS TO KNOW:
Early Action – An option to submit a college application
before the regular deadline. Admission decisions are returned
earlier. Early action is not binding, meaning the student does
not have to enroll.
Early Decision – An option to apply to the first choice
university before the regular deadline. Admission decisions
are returned earlier. Early decisions are binding, meaning the
student agrees to enroll immediately if admitted and the
financial aid package meets the student’s needs.
Grading Period Ends
Report Cards Viewable in ParentVue
1st Marking Period Nov. 2, 2018 Nov. 12, 3pm
2nd Marking Period Jan. 17, 2019
3rd Marking Period Mar. 27, 2019
4th Marking Period June 7, 2019 Report cards are available in ParentVue, and the last report card will be mailed home.
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SENIOR INFORMATION: A Transcript Release
Form signed by a parent is required before transcripts are
sent to colleges and universities.
1. Order transcripts on Parchment using the
directions provided on the Counseling page.
2. Complete the College/University Request
Form for each school application and submit
to counseling.
3. Complete the student and parent profile
sheets. Submit them to counseling and your
recommender.
All forms can be downloaded from the
Counseling page http://www.lcps.org/page/33793.
Transcripts are processed as they are submitted.
Allow a minimum of two weeks before the school
deadline date to process your request.
Testing Information
SAT Test Dates for 2018-2019 (check The College Board to register)
Test Date Registration Deadline
Oct. 6 at SB Sept. 9
Nov. 3 Oct. 5
Dec. 1 Nov. 2
March 9, 2019 Feb. 8
May 4 April 5
June 1 May 3
ACT Test Dates for 2018 – 2019 (please check www.actstudent.org for
registration, deadlines and to verify dates)
Test Date Registration Deadline
Sept. 8 Aug. 5
Oct. 27 Sept. 21
Dec. 8 Nov. 2
Feb. 9, 2019 Jan. 11
April 13 March 8
June 8 May 3
SAT/ACT Practice: Students may utilize several web sites
for practice. Some are free while others require a fee. SBHS
does not endorse any particular site but provides links as a
service.
Free sites: www.collegeboard.com, www.act.org,
www.review.com. Sites with a fee: www.kaptest.com,
www.satmath.com, www.testu.com.
Early Dismissals While early
dismissals are sometimes
necessary, a written note is
required before a student may
leave school. To assist in a speedy and smooth dismissal,
please have your child bring a note from the parent to the
Attendance Window first thing in the morning. Further
information about dismissals may be found in the
Attendance Section of this newsletter.
AP Exam Schedule – May 2019 Test Date AM Session
7:45am
PM Session
12:45pm
Monday,
May 6
Government &
Politics
Tuesday,
May 7
Spanish Language
Wednesday,
May 8
English Literature French Language
Thursday,
May 9
Chemistry German Language
Psychology
Friday,
May 10
U.S. History Studio Art
(portfolios due)
Monday,
May 13
Biology Physics C:
Mechanics
Tuesday,
May 14
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Human
Geography
Wednesday,
May 15
English Language Macroeconomics
Thursday,
May 16
Comparative Gov’t
World History
Statistics
Friday,
May 17
Microeconomics
Music Theory
Latin
Computer Science
IS YOUR STUDENT TAKING AP CLASSES?
Students pay the costs of the AP tests. Each exam is $85.00,
and this cost must be paid by March 1, 2019. Online
payment (plus credit card) is available on the website at
https://webinter.lcps.org/PaymentPortal/. Checks or cash
payments are also accepted at school. If a family needs to
arrange for a payment plan or anticipates difficulty in paying
for the exam, the family should speak confidentially with the
counseling office. The dates of the AP exams are listed
below. The AP exams are scheduled for May 6 through May
17, 2019. Please make every effort to schedule vacations,
appointments, or other activities on dates that do not conflict
with the testing dates. Make-up testing is permitted for
verified emergencies only.
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EMERGENCY TERMS AND PROCEDURES:
Lockdown - A lockdown takes place if a threat is identified at the school. All school doors are locked, and students are confined to classrooms. No entry into or exit from the school will be allowed. Shelter-in-Place - Students take refuge in designated areas to protect from hazardous materials or severe weather. Entry or exit will be controlled. Evacuation - In the event of certain building emergencies, students will be relocated to an appropriate evacuation assembly area.
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FOR SCHOOL ONLINE PAYMENTS https://osp.osmsinc.com/loudounva
To use the Stone Bridge Online School Payment system follow the following instructions. 1. Click sign in to setup your account. 2. Then click on Your Account and then Student Profile to add your students. 3. The Pay Obligation tab allows a user to select an item and enter the amount to pay. Under “Schools”, select High School, select Stone Bridge High School A list of activities available for payment appear. These are activities that have a specific amount associated with them. ( i.e. school yearbooks).
AET and MATA Admissions
Winter information sessions for 2019 Advanced
AET and MATA will take place in January and February.
All grade 9-11 students and their parents who are interested
in applying are encouraged to attend at any school site.
Program content, admissions criteria, and the application
process will be discussed, followed by a Q&A session. All
sessions are from 6:30-7:30pm
1/16/19 Riverside High School 1/24/19 John Champe High School 2/6/19 Loudoun Valley High School 2/20/19 Park View High School
The Bulldog Tribune Extra! Extra! Read all about life at Stone Bridge from a
student’s perspective. The Bulldog Tribune is available
on line a n d i n p r i n t .
The K-9 Corner Open every day from 8:40am-9:10am
in room 401 for all your Bulldog apparel needs! Come in for gifts, or something for yourself.
The K-9 corner - official home of Bulldog clothing, spirit items, school supplies and
much more!
Driver’s Ed Info The Parent and Safe Teen Driving presentation
will take place a few additional dates this year. The
presentation begins at 7pm sharp. Attendance at one of the
sessions is a requirement for completion of Driver’s Ed.
The session is for all 10th grade students and any
upperclassmen that have yet to attend. The student and one
parent/guardian must be in attendance.
As a reminder, doors close at 7pm. No late
admittance permitted. This is approximately a 2-hour
presentation. Please bring a pen.
A Look At Next Year
2019-20 School Calendar for Students August 22 FIRST DAY FOR STUDENTS
September 2 Holiday (Labor Day)
October 14 Holiday (Columbus Day)
October 28 Student Holiday (Staff Development)
November 4-5 Student Holidays (Planning Days)
November 27-29Holiday (Thanksgiving)
December 23- Winter Break
January 3
January 20 Holiday (Martin Luther King Day)
January 21 Moveable Student Holiday
February 17 Holiday (Presidents’ Day)
March 3 Student Holiday (Staff Development)
March 27 Student Holiday (Planning Day)
April 6-10 Spring Break
May 25 Holiday (Memorial Day)
June 9 LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS
Park View High School $30 fee to attend Wednesday, December 19th
Loudoun County High School $30 fee to attend Wednesday, January 9th
Riverside High School $30 fee to attend Wednesday, January 16th
Loudoun Valley High School $30 fee to attend TBD
John Champe High School $30 fee to attend TBD
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Student Activities 9th–Gray 10th–Navy 11th–White 12th–Carolina Blue
Check the Activities tab of the website for links to clubs,
Senior, Junior, Sophomore and Freshman Classes, and other
school organizations!
Thanks to all who donated toys to the DECA
drive, and to everyone who sent in requested items for the
Parent Liaison’s Giving Tree! Your generosity is
appreciated!
Girl Up/GEMS Club is collecting donations to
benefit the Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter. Towels,
blankets, new pillows, and women’s pajamas may be
placed in the donation boxes through January 14th.
Fine Arts RUNNING PUPPETS? Running Dog is taking to
the puppet stage this month! The script comes from two
extremely funny alumni—Joan Flaherty and William
Helmrath—and Running Dog has hired puppet master Jeff
Bragg to teach us how to make muppets and perform in the
Jim Henson style. The result will be a cross somewhere
between Sesame Street and My So-Called Life. Come and
see the funniest puppets since Avenue Q! Stone Bridge
performances are January 24th and 25th at 7 pm, with our
competition performance at Tuscarora on Saturday,
January 26th.
History and Social Science SBHS students Gabe
Rodriguez, Sophia Yankou and JP
Zambrano paid their respects to
President George H.W. Bush in the
Capitol Rotunda early Tuesday
morning December 4th .
Dual Enrollment US
History students visited
the home of General
George C. Marshall in
Leesburg. Students had a
tour of the home and then engaged in a program with host
historians including Rachel Thompson, author of
Marshall- A Statesman Shaped in the Crucible of War.
Students debated the pros and cons of the decision to drop
the atomic bomb on Japan and Marshall’s role in that
decision.
The Embassy of Libya was the site of a visit by
Mr. Graney and a group of students last month. Prior to
the trip, our own Assistant
Principal Ms. Kablan prepped
students for their visit by
describing her life in Libya
and working against the
government of Muammar
Gaddafi, and other actions
promoting freedom and
democracy in the country.
Awards and Honors Several volleyball players received recognition
this season:
Peyton Yamagata - 1st team all-state
Helen Boyles - 2nd team all-state
Taylor Davis - 2nd team all-state
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Senior Class Information
- June 9, 2019, 10am at GMU ---- GRADUATION!
Mission: The purpose of
the Senior Capstone is to
provide graduates with
meaningful experiences,
self-fulfillment, and
opportunities for post-secondary success through civic
engagement and career exploration.
Summary: From May 20 to June 3, qualifying seniors
are excused from classes to pursue a community service
project or career development opportunity. Students
must complete a total of 50 hours at their host site over
the time period.
Community service projects can range from
hands-on experiences to administrative work. Career
development opportunities can range from internships
to job shadowing. Students have discretion in choosing
their project, so long as the project will provide an
authentic experience.
All participants are required to find both a
community sponsor and a Stone Bridge staff sponsor.
The community sponsor should be the person
responsible for guiding them during the capstone
experience and may not be a family member. The Stone
Bridge staff sponsor may be any full-time staff member
at Stone Bridge with whom the student has a positive
relationship. The Senior Capstone Sponsor must
approve all capstone experiences.
On June 3 all capstone seniors will participate in a
Celebration Gala at 6:30pm, to which the community
and parents will be invited.
Attention Class of 2019! Get your All Night Grad
Party tickets and Yard Signs now before the price goes up
again. Many of your friends have already gotten their
tickets and you don't want to miss this great event. Spend
graduation night with your classmate at SBHS from 11:30
p.m. to 5:30 a.m. playing casino games, obstacle courses,
mechanical bull riding, tons of other games, while winning
fabulous prizes. Plus enjoy our amazing feature
entertainment! The URL to buy your tickets
is https://sbangp.ecwid.com. You can also make a cash
donation through the store to help us offset the cost of the
event to keep our Seniors safe on graduation night, with a
safe, fun-filled party at the school with lots of food, fun and
games. We hope to see all our Seniors at this great event.
If you have any questions, let us know
If you as a parent would like to volunteer, those
opportunities will be available early in the spring. The
committee is hard at work. Please go to the front page of
the SBHS website (bottom left hand corner) for
information about "THE EVENT OF THE SENIOR
YEAR -- ANGP! This is one heck of a party and we need
Freshman, Sophomore and Junior parents to "pay it
forward" and help with the planning. To make the party a
success, the PG Committee meets monthly throughout the
year to plan fresh ideas for each graduating class. We are in
search of folks to serve on committees, help with
fundraising, as well as to volunteer for set-up, chaperoning,
and clean up after the party.
Project Graduation is an all-night party hosted by
Stone Bridge parents for our graduates to celebrate this
important milestone, and to keep our graduates safe. The
party is held at Stone Bridge on graduation night from
11:30pm – 5:00am and is attended by close to 80% of the
graduating class. There are games, raffles, prizes and even
a casino! Feedback from seniors has consistently described
the party as totally awesome and one of the best times
they’ve ever had at SBHS!
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Sports Programs Stone Bridge is a member of the Virginia High
School League (VHSL), Potomac District Conference 14 and Region 5C North. The Potomac District includes Tuscarora, Potomac Falls, Broad Run, Briar Woods, John Champe, Freedom, Rock Ridge, and Stone Bridge.
Eligibility • For participation this year, students must pass a
sports physical given after May 1, 2018. VHSL Physical Forms are available online or in the office.
• Students in grades 10 through 12 for this year (or who were in high school this past year) must have been enrolled in at least 5 subjects and must have passed at least 5 subjects. Summer school can count toward the 5 subjects. Note: A subject for which credit has previously been granted may not be repeated, or be used by any student to satisfy the requirement of the rule.
• Students entering high school for the first time will be eligible.
• After 9th grade, students must not have been enrolled in or been eligible for enrollment in high school for eight consecutive semesters.
• Athletes who arrive after 9:30am must have a doctor, dental, or court appointment notice to participate in practice or games after school.
Forms Needed Prior to Tryouts This is an online registration process. The only paper
document you will submit is the VHSL physical form. The completed VHSL physical form will need to be turned in to the Athletic Office after the physical is obtained (this must be after May 1, 2018). All other paperwork should be completed on the Stone Bridge Sports Registration page. You will first need to create a family account, then you can register each of your student-athletes by sport. If your student-athlete participates in multiple sports, you will just need to update the paperwork online before each tryout date. The forms include:
• Completed VHSL Physical Form • Signed Training Rules • Signed Concussion Form • Warning and Acknowledgement of Risk Form • Emergency Card • All paperwork must be completed prior to
tryouts.
Any questions may be directed to Mr. Hembach, Athletic Director, at (571) 252-2210, or visit the Athletic Website at www.stonebridgesports.org.
Athletic Ticket Prices
Regular season games are $6.00 regardless of level (Freshman, JV, Varsity). This does not include playoff or tournament games. *Senior Citizens (62+) are free for regular season games.
Season Passes for All Home Athletic Events Family Plan $250.00 Adult Only Plan $100.00 Student Only Plan $75.00
Athletic Schedules http://www.potomacdistrictva.org/g5-
bin/client.cgi?G5genie=672&G5button=13&school_id=306
Tryout Dates Track Feb. 26 Baseball Feb. 26 Softball Feb. 26 Lacrosse (Girls) Feb. 26 Lacrosse (Boys) Feb. 26 Tennis Feb. 26 Crew Feb. 26 Monitor the website for updates about workouts. Spring Sports Parent Mtg. March Spring Sports Pictures March
Athletic Boosters The Booster Club seeks volunteers. We need
people to help our student athletes have a successful year, and we can’t run concessions without your support.
You can sign up for available shifts on the Boosters page at www.stonebridgesports.org. Remember, for every shift worked, your designated team receives funds from the booster club!
The booster club meets the first Tuesday of every month. All are welcome to attend.
#WeAreStoneBridge #GoBulldogs
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Attendance Policies 2018-2019
All absences and tardies must be called in to the
attendance hotline: 571-252-2202 or email
[email protected]. The number is a 24-hour line that
takes messages only. Please call each and every time your
student(s) will be out of school or tardy. Do not leave early
dismissal requests on the hotline.
Excused Absences: Excused absences include personal
illness, death in family, medical or dental appointments,
court obligations, and religious holidays.
Early Dismissals: Early dismissals will be granted if a
student must leave school to go to a doctor, dental,
counseling or court appointment. A note from home is
required with your signature stating
why the student must leave, the
time leaving, and a telephone
number for us to reach you. Calls
will be made to verify all notes.
PLEASE PLAN AHEAD TO
GIVE YOUR STUDENT THE NOTE THE NIGHT
BEFORE SO THEY HAVE IT READY TO BRING TO
SCHOOL ON THE DAY NEEDED. Upon return to school
(either same day or next day, doctor notes from that
appointment are required.)
Tardy Policy to School: Students are expected to be on
time to school and sitting in class by 9:15AM. Students with
an excused tardy to school due to a doctor, dental, or judicial
appointment must report to the attendance office to sign in
before going to class with a note from the doctor, dentist, or
court letter. Notes from parents are not acceptable if you’ve
been to the doctor, dentist, or court.
Tardy for - Athletics/Drama/Band: Athletes, Drama and
Band students who arrive after 9:30 a.m. must have a doctor,
dental, or court appointment notice to participate in
sports/drama or band after school that day (whether it is a
practice or a game).
Unexcused Tardy to School include: Oversleeping, car
problems (won’t start, flat tire, can’t find keys, waiting for
ride, parents running late, traffic, weather, etc.), babysitting
(siblings, neighbor’s children, or relatives), missing the bus,
inspections, completing college applications, working on
homework, projects, etc.
[If your child has an on-going medical condition which will
require frequent tardies to or dismissals from school, please call your student’s counselor and/or contact Mrs. King in
the attendance office. Frequent dismissals without medical
documentation will be under review by the attendance office and counselors.]
Excessive Absences/Truancy:
• When students accumulate five unexcused absences
during the school year, a parent conference will be
held.
• When students are absent from school six
unexcused days, the students will be required to
submit a doctor’s note for additional absences for
the remainder of the school year.
• When students are absent from school seven or
more unexcused days, the parent and student will be
referred to the Truancy Officer.
Truancy (unexcused absence) and Leaving School
without Permission:
• 1st Offense: Administration assigns
• 2nd Offense: Administration assigns
• 3rd Offense: Administration assigns
• 4th Offense: Administrative assigns
• 5th Offense: School/parent plan implemented
• 6th Offense: Conference with parent and student
In-School Restriction (ISR): Any student (including
students on early release) who are assigned to ISR are
expected to remain for the entire school day. If a student
works, the student is expected to inform the employer that
he/she will be late. No student should schedule doctor
appointments for their ISR dates. Students scheduled in ISR
are not allowed to participate in any extracurricular activities
until the day after they are released from ISR.
Tardy to Class (including 9:15-9:20 am)
• Tardy 1—Warning
• Tardy 2—Warning
• Tardy 3—Detention
• Tardy 4—Detentions (2)
• Tardy 5 or more – Administration assigns
Follow Stone Bridge on Social Media
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- Follow us on Twitter
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Library News Hours: 8 a.m. – 4:30 a.m. Mon. – Thurs.
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays during school.
Happy New Year from your library! It’s time for out
with the old and in with the new. If you got some new,
updated items this holiday season, consider donating your
old to the library. Some items we would love to have for
student projects, library space updates and fundraisers are:
• Table lamps (would like 4) and floor lamps (2)
• used fiction and non-fiction books, preferably
middle school age through adults, for our end-of-
the-year used book sale
• art supplies, especially paint brushes of all sizes
• games such as Settlers of Catan, Game of Phones,
backgammon, Apples to Apples, and large puzzles
(500+ pieces)
• plants
The library is the perfect place to deal with the winter
doldrums. We have games such as chess and checkers, our
makerspace, and lots of good books. We also have study
carrels for quiet study and collaborative spaces for group
projects. Check out a new book or pick up a highly rated
classic to be prepared for snow day reading.
Our Library Teen Advisory Group will host Game Days
after school in late January and a Murder Mystery in
February. Watch the announcements along with our
Instagram and Twitter feeds for details.
Student Supplies needed. Every day we have hundreds of
students visit our library. Many students are working on
projects and ask for supplies such as colored pencils,
markers, index cards, poster board, and pencils. While we
have many supplies available in our “Student Supplies” area,
we get no funds from LCPS to provide these; thus, we
welcome donations of any of the items listed above. As you
do some new year cleaning, please consider sending in any
extra supplies you might have for students to use in the
library.
Student Assistance for Research Projects Available. The
librarians are available to assist students with research
assignments and every step of the research and writing
process. Students can always ask for help before and after
school, during lunch, and during study hall.
Other Tools Available for Students. We have a green
screen and audio recording space available to students.
WeVideo is a LCPS provided app for video creation. Other
tools are available via LCPS GO! Such as databases and
VideoBlocks and AudioBlocks.
Your trash is our treasure – If you have any of the
following items to donate, the library would love to have
them for student projects, library updates, and fundraisers:
used fiction books, café height tables and chairs, flat screen
television, hand tools such as screwdrivers, hammers, nuts
and bolts, and art supplies such as paint brushes. We also
love school and office supplies that students can use. We can
provide you with a donation letter.
Follow Us! - Please like us on Facebook (SBHS Library),
follow us on Twitter (BulldogLibrarians@sbhslibrary),
repin from us on Pinterest (BulldogLibrarians), and check
out our Instagram (StoneBridgeLibrary).
Chromebook Info Students are expected to bring their fully-charged
Chromebooks to school each day.
Any problems with Chromebooks should be
reported to Mr. Randy Kenyon. He is located in the library,
and the Chromebook Help Desk is open from 8:15 – 9:15
a.m. and again during all lunch shifts. Students need to
arrange to see him at that time.
The library has a limited supply of Chromebooks
that can be checked out for the day, available on a first-come
first-served basis. These must be returned by the end of
EACH school day so they can charge and be available for
the next student. These are the old, school-purchased
Chromebooks and the charging cords are NOT compatible
with student-issued devices.
Students are strongly encouraged to label their
chargers. Students should not loan chargers to friends. The
library does NOT have chargers to loan. Students who
have lost their chargers will need to buy a replacement via
the online payment portal found on the school website.
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Parent Liaison Gayle Sheffield, 571-252-2200
Our Parent Liaison is an LCPS staff member who
works to bridge the gap between school and home. She is
here to help parents get the information and support needed
to ensure academic and social success in school.
Did you know SNAP (food stamps) does not cover
toiletry, grooming, cleaning and paper product supplies
under this program. We have a NEED here at our school.
We want to serve our students and neighboring schools at all
educational levels. Please help us grow our pantry!
Cleaning Supplies
Toilet Paper
Paper Towels/Napkins
Cosmetic/Grooming Items
Socks
Lunch Accounts Virginia law dictates how schools communicate
with students regarding their ability to pay for a meal or if
they have a low balance on account at the time of service.
School nutrition staff are no longer permitted, by
law, to remind students of their account balances at the cash
register. This provision was enacted to protect students with
the inability to pay from being identified to their peers in the
lunch line through conversation with school nutrition
workers.
Parents are reminded that you are responsible for
monitoring and ensuring funds are available to purchase
food items. It is recommended that parents sign up for My
School Bucks (www.myschoolbucks.com). Monitoring
student accounts is free, and access enables parents to
manage the account to avoid a low or negative balance.
LCPS Nutrition Services sends email notifications
to the parent/guardian when an account goes negative.
School-Based Mental Health Services
and Community Partners Loudoun MHSADS: Student Referral for Assessment: 703-771-5177
Substance Abuse Outpatient and MHSADS Outreach: 703-771-5734 Direct 703-771-5155: Access M-F: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Loudoun County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) 703-777-0320: 24 hours/7 days Walk-In Assistance: Daily:7:00 am.-11:00 p.m.
Community Partners: Child Protective Services: 703-771-KIDS(5437) PRS CrisisLink (24 hours/7 days): 703-527-4077: Phone 703-940-0888: Text National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800)273-TALK(8255) Youth Crisis Hotline: (800)HIT HOME(448-4663) Children’s Regional Crisis Response: 844-627-4747 Alcoholics Anonymous- NOVA: 703-876-6166 or (800)208-8649 Narcotics Anonymous- Dulles Corridor: (800)543-4670 Family Connections: 571-258-3071 HealthWorks for Northern Virginia: 703-443-2000 extension 4730
When to reach out: Changes in school performance (grades, attendance)
Mood changes
complaining of illness before school
Increased disciplinary problems at school
Experiencing problems at home or family situation (stress,
trauma, divorce, substance abuse, exposure to poverty conditions, domestic violence)
Communication from teachers about problems at school
Dealing with existing mental health concerns
Alexis Kerr, School Nurse
Ali Maxey, School Nurse Aid
Medication Drop Off The clinic is a very busy place within our school. If
you need to keep medication in the clinic, or if you need to
speak with the health center regarding your student’s health
care needs during the school day, please call to make an
appointment at 571-252-2215.
Please remember that all medication must be
brought to the clinic by the parent in its original
container. ALL prescribed medications must have the
Authorization for Medication form completed by the
prescribing provider and signed by the parent. For more
information regarding medications, Allergy Action Plans,
Asthma Action Plans and other forms needed, go to the
website LCPS.org, click under the Parents tab, select
Medication at School, scroll down to Health Forms for
Medical Needs.
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Health Center Information • The direct line is (571) 252-2215
• If your student has any significant medical needs, please
notify the nurse even if the school has been notified in
previous school years. If your child has diabetes, seizures,
life-threatening allergies, asthma or uses an inhaler, you
should pick up forms for you and your physician to
complete so the school can understand and address your
student’s needs.
• A parent or guardian must deliver any medication
(prescription or non-prescription) to the school health
center. Students should not transport any medication
to or from school. Parents are responsible for picking up
unused medication. If a student mistakenly brings
medication, he should turn it in to the clinic immediately.
• The nurse must have written instructions from the
physician in order to administer prescription
medication.
These instructions should include:
• Student’s name.
• Name and purpose of the medication.
• Dosage and time of administration.
• Possible side effects and measures to take if they
should occur.
• End date for administering the medication.
• Parent signature giving permission to administer
medicine and to contact student’s Physician.
• Physician’s signature.
• A copy of the special “Medication Form” that should be
used appears later in this newsletter.
• All prescription medicine must be in the original pharmacy
bottle with the proper label containing the name of the
student, dosage, and instructions for administration. If you
ask, the pharmacy will give you an extra bottle for school.
• If the nurse needs to give non-prescription medication, it
must be in original packaging with the name of the
medicine and instructions.
• The nurse must have a note from the parent regarding when
and how much medicine to administer.
• The nurse will only give the amount listed on the package
for your student’s age and weight and for the recommended
length of time, the student should receive the medicine
unless she has doctor’s orders on a medication form that
indicates otherwise.
• The nurse cannot administer medicine that is not in its
original container.
• Students who have fevers should be kept at home until free
of fever for 24 hours.
• All 10th graders and students new to LCPS will be screened
for vision and hearing during the first two months of
school. Parents will be notified of any concerns.
Be sure to keep the “Emergency Information” up-to-date so
that we can reach you if your student is ill or injured.
NOTE - Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is no longer
supplied by the school.
STUDENTS MAY NOT
BRING
MEDICATIONS TO
SCHOOL.
MEDICATIONS MUST
BE DROPPED OFF BY
A PARENT.
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LOUDOUN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
AUTHORIZATION FOR MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATIONS:
Name of Medication:
Dosage/ Length of Time:
Time of Day to b Dose Given: Side Effects:______________________________
Received By: Date:
DISTRIBUTION: Original to be kept with medication. Copy to Student Health Record. Copy to Physician.
PHYSICIAN/ DENTIST SECTION
(Must be completed by Physician/ Dentist)
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS:
Name of Medication:
Reason medication is needed, unless confidential:
Dosage: Length of Time:
Time of day to be given:
If potentially serious side effects exist, please outline any necessary emergency response
on a separate sheet.
Physician/ Dentist Signature: Date:
Physician/ Dentist PRINTED Name: ____
Physician/ Dentist Phone: Fax:
Physician/ Dentist Address :
PHYSICIAN/ DENTIST SECTION
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS:
Name of Medication:
Reason medication is needed, unless confidential:
Dosage: Length of Time:
Time of day to be given:
If potentially serious side effects exist, please outline any necessary emergency response
on a separate sheet.
Physician/ Dentist Signature: Date:
Physician/ Dentist PRINTED Name: ____
Physician/ Dentist Phone: Fax:
Physician/ Dentist Address :
PARENT/ GUARDIAN SECTION
Student DOB Age Grade
School Homeroom Teacher
Parent/ Guardian Signature Date
Parent/ Guardian Printed Name
Signature gives permission for principal’s designee to administer prescribed medicine and gives principal’s designee
permission to contact physician/ dentist if necessary. For Over-the-Counter medicine, parent’s signature gives principal’s
designee permission to administer medicine.
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STONE BRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL “Home of the Bulldogs”
Application for Season Athletic Passes 2018-2019
Season passes are good for all regular home games at Stone Bridge High School for the school year 2018-2019. This does not include playoff or tournament games. The family plan is for immediate family members living in the same house. A maximum of six members (2 adults and 4 children) can be on a family membership.
If you attend all Stone Bridge home games this year, you will spend over $500.00 on tickets. Season passes can provide a tremendous saving to families of student-athletes involved in multiple sports. Fill out the order form below, make check payable to Stone Bridge High School, and return to school either by mail or in person to the Athletic Department. For further information, please call the Athletic Department at (571)-252-2210. Thank you for supporting Stone Bridge Athletics. New this year, we will be offering an individual student pass for $75. A Student pass MUST BE PRESENTED WITH ID.
** NO SEASON PASSES WILL BE SOLD AT ATHLETIC EVENTS!! ** (Applications can be picked up at any athletic event and will be processed for use at future events)
A season pass entitles the person whose name appears on the pass admittance to any regular season home athletic event (personal I.D. must be presented with pass). The No Re-entry Rule will apply to season
ticket holders and the season pass is non-transferable. Any misuse of the pass may result in revocation without refund. For further information, contact the Athletic Department at (571)-252-2210.
PLEASE NOTE **THERE IS A $5 FEE TO REPLACE LOST OR STOLEN CARDS**
*PASS MUST BE PRESENTED AT TICKET GATE FOR ADMITTANCE TO EVENT* (Season Pass holders should enter through the Pass Gate to the left of the ticket booth)
***************************************************************************** Family Plan: $250.00 Check #: ____________ (Office Use Only) (Two (2) Adults & Four (4) Children maximum on family plan)
Adult #1: ______________________________ Adult #2: _______________________________
(Please print) (Please print)
Student #1: ____________________________ Student # 2 _____________________________ (Please print) (Please print)
Student #3: ____________________________ Student #4 _____________________________ (Please print) (Please print)
****************************************************************************** CIRCLE ONE:
Adult Only: $100 Check #:_________________ (Office Use Only)
Student Only: $75 Name:_____________________________
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2018-19 Calendar
August 16 Stone Bridge Student Orientation
August 23 First Day of School for Students
September 3 Holiday (Labor Day)
October 8 Holiday (Columbus Day)
October 22 Student Holiday
November 5-6 Student Holidays
November 21-23 Holiday (Thanksgiving)
Dec. 21-Dec. 31 Winter Break
January 1 Holiday (New Year’s Day)
January 18 Moveable Student Holiday
January 21 Holiday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
February 18 Holiday (Presidents’ Day)
March 29 Student Holiday
April 1: Student Holiday
April 15-19 Spring Break
May 27 Holiday (Memorial Day)
June 7 Last Day for Students *Parents with child-care or other weekday scheduling concerns – The date of this MOVEABLE
Planning/Records/Conference Day between first and second semesters may change, if the school calendar
changes due to school closings for inclement weather or other emergencies. Parents with childcare or other
scheduling concerns should be prepared.
9 Week Grading Period Ending Dates
November 2, 2018
January 17, 2019
March 27, 2019
June 7, 2019
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LCPS Grading Scale & AP Weighting
Letter Grade Numerical Grade Quality Points
A+ 98 – 100 4.3
A 93 – 97 4.0
A- 90 – 92 3.7
B+ 87 – 89 3.3
B 83 – 86 3.0
B- 80 – 82 2.7
C+ 77 – 79 2.3
C 73 – 76 2.0
C- 70 – 72 1.7
D+ 67 – 69 1.3
D 63 – 66 1.0
D- 60 – 62 0.7
F 59 & below 0.0
Advanced Placement Grade Weighting = Additional Quality Points of 1.0
REGULATION 5-5
PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING CLASS RANK If a Student is Allowed to Drop a Class During the:
First Grading Period of the Course1
Second Grading Period of the Course
Third Grading Period of the Course
Fourth Grading Period of the Course
Full-Year Course One Credit
Courses dropped will
not be counted in GPA
or class rank
WP or WF recorded
Courses dropped will not be counted in GPA or class rank
WP or WF recorded
Courses dropped will not be counted in GPA or class rank
WP or F is recorded
Courses dropped will
not be counted in GPA
unless it is an F
F will be calculated into GPA and class rank
One Semester Course Half Credit
Courses dropped will not be counted in GPA
WP or F is recorded
Courses
dropped will not be
counted in GPA unless it
is an F
F will be calculated into GPA and class rank
GPA
Courses dropped will not be counted in grade-point average except when an F is received.
1For the first grading period only, a student enrolled in a full-year or one-semester course will have one week (5 school days)
after the date on which report cards are sent home in which to drop a course without having a grade recorded.
Please contact your School Counseling Office if you have questions.
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SBHS Schedules & Lunches
Regular Advisory Activity 1-hour Delay
2-hour Delay
Warning
Bell 9:09 9:09 9:09 10:09 11:09
1 & 5
Activity
9:15 – 10:49
9:15 – 10:33 Activity
9:15-10:09 10:15 – 11:25 11:15 – 12:05
Advisory 10:39 – 11:09
10:15 – 11:25
2 & 6 10:55 – 12:23 11:15 – 12:33 11:31 – 12:41 11:31 – 12:41 ---------
3 & 7 12:29 – 2:29 12:39 – 2:39 12:47 – 2:47 12:47 – 2:47 12:11 – 2:11
A Lunch 12:29 – 12:59 12:39-1:09 12:47-1:17 12:47-1:17 12:11-12:41
B Lunch 12:59 – 1:29 1:09-1:39 1:17-1:47 1:17-1:47 12:41-1:11
C Lunch 1:29 – 1:59 1:39-2:09 1:47-2:17 1:47-2:17 1:11-1:41
D Lunch 1:59 – 2:29 2:09-2:39 2:17-2:47 2:17-2:47 1:41-2:11
4 & 8 2:35 – 4:03 2:45 – 4:03 2:53 – 4:03 2:53 – 4:03
2nd and 6th 2:17 – 3:07
4th and 8th 3:13 – 4:03
Lunch Shifts
A Health/PE, Math Science, Math
B World Languages, Social Science World Languages, Social Science
C English, Study Hall English, Study Hall
D Career/Tech Ed, Fine Arts
Senior Classes
Career/Tech Ed, Final Arts
Senior Classes
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Stone Bridge High School
43100 Hay Road
Ashburn, VA 20147
Needing Assistance for a Public Program?
If, due to a disability, you need assistance to enable you to
participate meaningfully in any part of the listed meetings or
events at Stone Bridge High School, please contact the school at
571-252-2200.
HOME OF THE
BULLDOGS
Stone Bridge High School Administration
Timothy Flynn, Principal
Heidi Hayes, Assistant Principal
Shahrazad Kablan, Assistant Principal
Calvin Adams, Assistant Principal
Robert T. Lucas, Counseling Director
David Hembach, Athletic Director
Katherine Farrish, Bookkeeper
Adriana Rice, Activities Coordinator
Gayle Sheffield, Parent Liaison
Main Office (571) 252-2200
Main Fax (571) 252-2201
Counseling Office (571) 252-2214
Absentee Line (571) 252-2202
Athletic Dept. (571) 252-2210
Clinic (571) 252-2215
Sports Hotline (571) 252-2211
43100 Hay Road, Ashburn, VA 20147
www.lcps.org
