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The Stone Bridge Times 1
Stone Bridge Times Volume 12, Issue 4 November 2011
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Principal‟s Perspective
November is a month where we set clocks back and know that fall is
upon us. The pace is hectic as our first quarter ends on November 4th. Look for report cards to come home on November 16
th. Parent-Teacher Conferences are slated for November 8
th from 7:30 am-9:30 am. This is a chance for you to come
in to speak with any of your student’s teachers for up to ten minutes. To schedule an appointment, please contact Ms. Barr in the Guidance Office at 571-252-2214. If you have any questions regarding your student’s classes, feel welcome to contact the teacher or the guidance counselor. On November 2nd we will send home the pink Pupil-Parent Survey Cards which students will return these to their first
period teachers on Friday, November 4th. These surveys are designed to help our schools receive money for those parents who are in the armed services and/or who work on federal property, either as private sector government contractors or federal workers.
American Education Week runs from November 13-18. During that week we celebrate and bring attention to the positive aspects of education in our
schools. We have so much to celebrate about education in Loudoun. That is a great time to come out to visit our school. On Tuesday, November 15, we will host a parent breakfast from 8:30-10:15 am in the library. On that date our department chairs and administrators will be available to discuss programs and initiatives, highlight components of our School focus for the year, and simply answer your questions. Other events that week include the Safe Teen Driving activity on November 15 and the National Honor Society Induction ceremony on November 16. Please be sure to check the website for any other special activities that week.
Everyone is reminded that the Thanksgiving Holiday runs from November 23rd-25th. As always, especially this year, we thank the many school clubs, students and staff who continue to give back to our community through various volunteer efforts and contributions. We appreciate the efforts of groups such as our Key Club, NHS, DECA, FBLA and Awareness Club who have spearheaded efforts to collect food to assist the Volunteer Loudoun Holiday
Project-Food Coalition, the Backpack Buddies Program as well as the annual FBLA Coat Drive. Please continue to make us aware of those in our school with special needs by contacting our parent liaison, Andrea Sippel at 571-252-2200.
The fall sports season is starting to wrap up. Our teams have been very successful. Football and volleyball teams are ranked in the Washington Post and
state polls. Golf and cross country teams have had great seasons with boys cross country team competing in the regional championship. Our competition cheerleading squad also has advanced to the regional finals.
We will host our PEER Anti-Bullying Assembly on November 10. Last year’s assembly resulted in numerous honors for our PEER students. On November 11th and 12th we will host the All-District Chorus followed on
November 19th by our hosting the DECA Leadership Conference. Also, stay tuned in the newsletter for updated information about our Fine and Performing Arts programs as they head into numerous competitions and collect well deserved recognition.
Please remember to register your cards at Giant, Safeway, Harris Teeter
and Target. They have programs which benefit education in our school. Thanks to all of our parents for your continued support and to our PTSO for hosting a breakfast for staff on November 7th.
James E. Person, Principal
In this Issue
Page 2 Senior Class Information Library/Media Center Math Dept News
Lost and Found Page 3 Band News
National Merit Scholarship Program PEER Summer 2012 Italy Trip Meeting
Page 4-5 Guidance Dept Info Page 5 Firs Semester Exam Schedule Important Dates
AP Exam Schedule 2011 Page 6 Athletic Boosters Update Winter Sports Tryout Information Page7 Exam Care Package Form Page 8 Yearbook Order Information Senior Baby Ad Order Form Page 9 Partners for Safe Teen Driving Page 10 Parent Resource Center Events
2011 White House Ornament Info Page 11-13 Project Grad Info Page 14 PTSO Form & Evergreen Orders Page 15 Athletic Season Passes Page 16 Athletic Booster Membership Form Page 17 Ethics Day Page 18 Step Up Loudoun
Upcoming Events Nov 3 Band Concert, 7:00 Nov 7 Winter Sports Tryouts Begin
Athletic Boosters 7:00 (Career Ctr) Nov 7-8 Student Holidays/Teacher Planning
Nov 8 Project Grad 7:00 (Career Center) Nov 15 Safe Teen Driving 7:00 Nov 16 Report Cards Sent Home NHS Inductions Nov. 17 Financial Aid Night 7:00 (Library) Nov 19 DECA Leadership Conference
Nov 21 PTSO 7:00 (Library)
Nov 23-25 Thanksgiving Holiday Dec 1-3 Fall Play Dec 5 Athletic Boosters 7:00 (Career Ctr) Dec 8 Choral Concert 7:00 Dec 15 Band Concert 7:00 Dec 16 Orchestra Concert 7:00
Dec 15 Interims – 2nd Quarter Dec 19 Guitar Concert, 7:30 pm
Dec 22-30 Winter Break
Jan 3 Classes Resume
We wish you and your family a
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Class of „12
The year is well underway and seniors are
busy with activities and applications! The senior class
did a great job decorating the senior stairway for
homecoming with the “Happiest Place on Earth”
theme.
Caps & Gowns: If you missed ordering your cap and
gown when Balfour was here you can still place your
order by mail or on the internet. All orders should be
placed with Balfour. You can find their address and
website information in your order packet.
PSAT day was a great success, with the senior
panorama picture and other sessions for seniors.
Thank you to our round robin presenters: Mr. Jae Kim,
Apple Federal Credit Union; Ms. Shamama Moosvi,
GMU Admissions; Mr. Joe Gabalski, SBHS Assistant
Prinicpal; and Mr. Bill Suhr and Mr. Dan Pasquarelli,
our Balfour representatives.
Should you have any questions regarding
events involving the Class of 2012, please contact
advisor Donna Marteney 571-252-2200, or by email:
Library/Media Center
The SBHS library celebrated Teen Read
Week in October with a successful “Visual Journaling
Workshop” led by Mr. Eric Scott, art teacher and
author at Stone Bridge High School. Students made a
visual journal scrapbook page under the guidance of
Mr. Scott, and the library provided dessert. Students
who are beginning research projects during the second
quarter are encouraged to use the subscription
databases that are posted on the SBHS library web
page. Passwords to these websites for home use are
available in the library at the circulation desk. In
addition to these databases, SBHS library contains
over 100 ebooks in its collection. These electronic
books can be accessed through the library catalog by
using the subject search “ebooks.” For home use, a
password is required which is also available in the
library.
The entire library staff wishes you and your
family a Happy Thanksgiving!
Math Department News
Eighty-six students participated in the first
Virginia Math League contest on Tuesday, October
18. Juniors Jenny Xing and Mark Tolep scored 6
points, the maximum number possible. Seniors Asma
Akhtar and Andy Wong, juniors Sourabh
Cheedella, Kavi Muraleetharan, and Christopher
Weyer, and freshman Tanner Karafa were close
behind with five points each. The thirty-minute
competition is held in the cafeteria before school.
Students need only a pencil and a calculator to
participate, and all students are encouraged to attend.
Additional contest dates are November 15, December
6, January 10, February 7, and March 6. Further
information will available on the website.
Homework club is underway! Students who
attend can receive assistance in their current subjects,
they can work on gaps from past classes, or they can
prepare for tests such as the SOL or SAT. A
mathematics teacher or advanced studies student will
always be available. The club meets Monday,
Thursday, and Friday mornings in L401 between 8:20
and 8:50. The schedule is posted on the math
website.
Be sure your student’s calculator has been
permanently marked with some type of ID. It’s a
good idea to record the serial number as well. If you
have recently purchased a calculator and still have the
proof of purchase, please send it to school with your
student. We collect the POP’s in the math department
and use them to acquire additional equipment from
Texas Instruments.
If your student is enrolled in any Algebra I or
Algebra II class or Geometry, he or she can access the
textbook at home by visiting classzone.com. Links
are provided on the math website. First time
admittance requires an activation code which can be
obtained from your student’s math teacher.
If you have any questions concerning
mathematics at Stone Bridge, please contact Rita
Driskill at [email protected] or 571-252-2200.
Lost and Found
We have numerous items that have
accumulated in the lost and found in the Main Office.
Please check for any lost item (especially clothing)
before Friday, Nov. 19, or they will be donated to a
local charity after that date. Thank you.
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Band News
The Band Program has been extremely busy
this first quarter. The Marching Bulldogs have been
very successful this fall season. They were awarded
first place in their class at the North Stafford Marching
Invitational and Loudoun Valley Showcase and third
place at the USSBA Northern Virginia Showcase at
Park View. The band was scheduled to travel to
Millbrook High School for the VA State Marching
Band Assessment on October 29. Our early season
snow storm caused the event to be canceled. They
hope to reschedule for November 5. As always, the
band program is very thankful to the Ashburn
community for their generous support of the program.
The Marching Bulldogs wish to congratulate
senior Andre Racanelli (percussion) who has been
named to the U. S. Army All-American Marching
Band. As a member of this elite group, Andre will
travel to San Antonio to perform in the All-American
Bowl featuring the top high school football players and
marching musicians from across the United States.
At recent auditions, four members of the
band program were selected to the North Central VA
Regional Orchestra. Congratulations go out to
Caroline Clouse (Flute), Ben Yehle (French Horn),
T.J.Maistros (Percussion) and Kavi Muraleetharan
(Percussion) for being selected to this honors group.
The group will rehearse November 4 and 5 at
Massoponax High School with the concert held
Saturday afternoon.
Three students were also accepted to the All-
VA Jazz Ensemble after auditions earlier this fall.
Congratulations to Brenton Jackson (Alto
Saxophone), Ian Ferguson (Drumset) and Sam Dugo
(Bass). The group will rehearse in Norfolk November
16-19. The concert will be held at 1:00 on November
19 at the Roper Performing Arts Center. In addition,
three Orchestra members made the Regional
Orchestra; Sam Dugo, Lydia Sohn and Julia Sung.
The annual fall concert will be held
Thursday, November 3 at 7:00 PM. All are invited to
come hear the Symphonic Band, Percussion Ensemble,
Jazz Ensemble and Wind Symphony!
National Merit Scholarship Program
Thirteen Stone Bridge seniors have been
named Commended Students in the 2012 National
Merit Scholarship Program. Commended Students
are recognized for the exceptional academic promise
demonstrated by their performance on last
year’s PSAT.
Congratulations to all!
Asthma Akhtar Brianna Beitzel
Peter Carrico Kali Cascio
Ashley Ferguson Kyle Goggins
Brenton Jackson Manvitha Mallela
Christina Roper Megan Snyder
Edward Tiernan Daria Winsky
Alexander Wynn
PEER
Attention Parents: PEER is an organization
at SBHS that is made up of students who are trained
by professionals to listen to other students who may
be going through a difficult time. If your child feels
stressed or is having a difficult time adjusting to
school, this could be very beneficial to him or
her. Contact your student's guidance counselor if you
are concerned about your student and would like to
refer him or her to PEER. A confidential meeting
will be set up.
Summer 2012 Italy Trip Meeting SBHS Nov. 2
nd 6-7 PM
We will have a second Italy trip meeting
November 2nd
6-7 PM in room 806 to discuss our 12-
day summer trip to Italy. Proposed dates are July20-
July31, 2012. We will visit Rome, Florence, Venice,
Assisi, Spoleto, Pompeii, Sorrento and Capri. If you
are interested in the trip but unable to attend go to
www.eftours.com and enter tour number 1148381 to
see costs and itinerary details or call 1-800-665-5364.
You can also receive trip information from the group
leader Brian Kirk in room 806 or [email protected].
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Guidance Personnel and Counselor
Assignments
Direct Phone Number: 571-252-2214
FAX Number: 571-252-2213
Please note, when you need to speak with a
Guidance Counselor or someone in the Guidance
Department regarding class schedules, grades,
transcripts, registration, withdrawals, Work Permits, or
Behind the Wheel Drivers Education you should dial
their number directly at 571-252-2214.
Mr. Tim Lucas Guidance Director
Ms. Bell A-Ch
Mr. Diamond Ci-Gh
Ms. Halpin Gi-K
Mr. Misik L-O
Ms. McCarthy P-Sk
Mr. Abrigo Sl-Z
Ms. Kurzeja Career Center
Ms. Barr Secretary (Work Permits)
Ms. Marchio Secretary (Work Permits)
Ms. Graydon Secretary (Work Permits)
Counselors will be available Monday
evenings until 7:30 p.m. Parents are encouraged to
call and make an appointment.
Interim Dates: All students will receive interim
reports from each of their teachers, regardless of the
grade the student has earned. Second marking period
interims will be sent home on December 11.
SENIORS: Potomac Falls High School is the test
center for the November 6 SAT and Loudoun County
High School is the site for the December 4 SAT.
Register at www.collegeboard.com or stop by the
Career Center for paper registrations. Seniors should
check the application requirements for their desired
colleges to verify if SAT II subject tests are required.
Be sure to register for these tests as well. Check with
your guidance counselor for more information.
ACT Registration: Registration deadline for the
December 10 test is November 4. Visit www.act.org
to register. The closest test site for the ACT is
Herndon High School.
SAT/ACT Practice: There are several web sites that
students can utilize for test practice. Some of them are
free while others require a fee. Stone Bridge High
School does not endorse any particular site but
provides them here as a service to our students.
Free sites include www.collegeboard.com,
www.review.com and www.act.org. For a fee,
www.kaptest.com, www.satmath.com, www.testu.com.
“One On One with the SAT” is a test prep program
by the College Board on the SBHS computer
network. Students can access this program under the
“Guidance” section under “Programs” on the
network.
College Applications: Counselors have visited
senior classrooms to discuss the college application
process. All seniors must have a “transcript release
form” on file before transcripts can be sent to
colleges. Applications are processed as they are
submitted to guidance. A minimum of two weeks
must be allowed for processing. For example, if a
college’s due date is November 1st, guidance must
have the required paperwork by October 15th. If you
have questions, please contact your student’s
guidance counselor. The first three transcripts will be
mailed to schools free of charge. There is a $3.00 fee
for each additional transcript to be paid at the time of
the request. Transcripts for scholarship applications
will be provided free.
MILITARY INFORMATION: Representatives
from the different branches of the military will be
visiting Stone Bridge High School on a monthly
schedule. They will set up in the Career Center to
meet and talk with students about military careers and
educational choices. Male students 18 years old must
register with the Selective Service. Visit www.sss.gov
or visit the Career Center for more information.
Procedures for Obtaining Homework Due to
Unexpected Absences: Parents/guardians or
students should call the Guidance Office, (571) 252-
2214, by noon on the second day of the absence to
request homework when the absence is expected to
last more than three school days. This will help
ensure that work will be available by the end of the
third school day. If a student is to return on the third
day, he or she should pick up the missed work
directly from their teachers upon returning to class.
Student Withdrawal Procedures: The parent or
guardian of the withdrawing student MUST notify the
guidance office of the student’s impending departure
and obtain a “Withdrawal/Transfer Form” from the
guidance secretary at least three days in advance of
the planned departure. The parent/guardian is
required to complete and sign the form and return it to
the guidance office. The signed form will be given to
the student during his or her last two days of school.
The student will walk the form through the building
obtaining teacher signatures, withdrawal grades and
returning text books and library books. All books
must be returned to avoid a deficiency. Lockers
MUST be cleaned out and PE locks returned to the
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PE teacher. Before leaving on the last day, the student
will bring the completed form to the guidance office
for processing. If you have any questions, please do
not hesitate to call Guidance at 571-252-2214.
ETHICS AND LEADERSHIP DAY 2012: SBHS
was privileged to provide last year’s seniors with an
Ethics and Leadership Day. This spring, we want to
provide the class of 2012 with the same opportunity.
The purpose of this event is to provide all seniors with
thought provoking topics for which they must decide
the outcome while considering the impact those
decisions have on society. In order to continue this
program, we need to raise the majority of the funds.
Please see the enclosed flyer if you or your company
can help.
SCHOLARSHIPS: Students, especially seniors, need
to sign up with www.wiredscholar.com and
www.fastweb.com to start looking for scholarships.
The Career Center also maintains a list of scholarships
that are available. Students should check these
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. Many merit scholarships
require this form as well as many Loudoun based
scholarships. The government encourages filing this
form on the web. It is faster and more accurate. This
form cannot be completed until January 1, 2012.
The information required is based on this tax year. To
be proactive however, students and their
parent/guardian can request PIN numbers from the
government now. Log onto www.pin.ed.gov to
request your PINs.
First Semester Exam Schedule
DATE PERIODS Tues, Jan. 17 1st and 2nd
Wed, Jan. 18 6th and 5th
Thurs, Jan. 19 3rd and 4th, CS Monroe “A” Day Exam
Fri, Jan. 20 7th and 8th, CS Monroe “B” Day Exam
Mon, Jan. 23 Teacher Workday
Tues, Jan. 24 1st Day of 2nd Semester “A” Day
Wed, Feb. 1 Report Cards Sent Home
Exam 9:05 am – 11:00 am
Break 11:00 am – 11:25 am
Exam 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Dismissal 1:30 pm
Important Dates Interim Dates End of Nine Weeks
1st Marking Pd Oct 5 Nov 4
2nd
Marking Pd Dec 14 Jan 20
3rd
Marking Pd Feb 29 Mar 30
4th Marking Pd May 9 June 8
Interim dates are subject to change. Report
cards will be sent home on the following dates:
November 16, February 1, April 18, and the last
report card will be mailed home by June 13.
AP Exam Schedule 2012
The AP Exam Schedule is listed below. In
order to receive the 1.0 weighting students must take
the exam. The fee for each exam is $80.00 and
payment must be received by January 13, 2012. In
addition, an Exam Agreement must be completed by
September 30, 2011. This agreement will be mailed
home to the parent of each student enrolled in an AP
class. 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 student’s
guidance counselor. Please contact your student’s
counselor if you have any questions.
Morning Session
7:45
Afternoon Session
12:45
Monday, May 7 Chemistry Psychology
Tuesday, May 8 Computer Science A Spanish Language
Wednesday, May 9 Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Thursday, May 10 English Literature
Latin Vergil
Friday, May 11 German Language
United States History Studio Art
(portfolios due)
Monday, May 14 Biology
Physics C: Mechanics
Tuesday, May 15 Government &
Politics Government
French Language
Wednesday, May 16 English Language
Statistics
Thursday, May 17 Macroeconomics
World History Microeconomics
Friday, May 18
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Athletic Booster Club News
The Stone Bridge Athletic Booster Club
supports the school’s Athletic Department, coaches
and the student athletes. Members do not need to have
children enrolled in the school district to be eligible for
membership. We invite you to join the club and
support your favorite teams. We are looking forward
to another great year and a renewed excitement about
this year’s Bulldog teams!
Stop by our Spirit wear booth at home football
games. We have many items to choose from: stadium
chairs, sweatshirts, sweat pants, long and short sleeve
shirts, flannel pants, scarves, blankets, decals and
many other ”Stone Bridge” and “Bulldog” items. Our
booth is located next to the main concession stand
during all home football games.
This year the Stone Bridge Booster Club will
award eight $1000 scholarships to outstanding seniors
that continue on with their education. To be eligible
you must be a member of the Booster Club. Please
check our website or the school guidance office for
further information
Our membership packages range in price from
$15 to $500. Most membership packages have
“Bulldog Bucks” which are redeemable at our Booster
Club Spirit wear booth which you can find at every
home game. We have Stone Bridge blankets, jackets,
stadium seats, T-shirts and much more. Our $500
package includes a SBHS family athletic pass and
$150 in Bulldog Bucks! For more information, please
check out our web site at www.stonebridgesports.org
or find us by clicking on “Athletics” on the SBHS
home page. You will also find the Athletic Booster
Club Membership form in this newsletter.
The Booster Club is also registered with
Harris Teeter Together in Education program –
our account number is 5938. Simply give the
account number to the cashier (during your next
check-out) and ask them to link it to your Harris
Teeter VIC card. Once our account number is linked,
every time you shop during the program, 5% of your
Private Label purchases will be contributed by Harris
Teeter to the Booster Club.
The Booster Club meets on the first Monday
of each month. Our next meeting is on Monday,
November 7th at 7 pm in the Stone Bridge Library.
We are beginning our preparation for our Spring
Mulch Sale and are actively seeking volunteers to
help with this event. If you are interested in getting
involved please contact one of the board members or
attend our next meeting.
Check www.stonebridgesports.com for all
the news about sports as well as updated information
about the Athletic Booster Club.
STONE BRIDGE ATHLETIC BOOSTERS
ONE CLUB FOR ALL TEAMS
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SBHS “Home of the BULLDOGS” Winter 2011-12 “Good Sportsmanship starts with you”
Winter Sports (November-March) Head Coach E-mail address Start Date Boys’ Basketball-Var./JV/Fr Coach West [email protected] November 7, 2011
Girls’ Basketball-Var./JV/Fr. Coach Gaffney [email protected] November 7, 2011
Cheerleading-Var./JV/Fr Coach Maravetz [email protected] November 14, 2011
Gymnastics Coach Morrison [email protected] November 7, 2011
Swimming-Girls and Boys Coach Rice [email protected] November 7, 2011
Wrestling Coach Faul michael.faul@ lcps.org November 7, 2011
Sport Location Time: both Nov. 7th
and Nov 8th
Girls’ Basketball-F Aux gym 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Girls’ Basketball-V/JV Main gym 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Boys’ Basketball-V/JV Main gym 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Boys’ Basketball- Fr Aux. gym 6:00-8:00 p.m. Gymnastics Aux gym 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Wrestling Wrestling room 4:00-6:30 p.m.
Cheerleading Cafeteria 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Swim Monday, Wednesday, Friday in L506 @ 4:00
Tuesday Claude Moore 6:30-8:00 Bus leaves school at 6:00 and returns at 8:30 Thursday Claude Moore 5:00-6:30 Bus leaves school at 4:30 and returns at 7:00
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Exam Care Package
Attention Parents: Are your students stressed preparing for midterm exams? Times like these call for parental
support! Send them an Exam Care Package to make their day and to start off exams on the right foot. These packages will
be delivered to your student(s) on the morning of their 1st period exam, January 17 and/or 6
th period exam on January 18.
The package will include a drink and munchies for the brainpower needed, number 2 pencils and erasers to help with tests,
along with pens, candy, and other goodies.
The Sophomore Class will be accepting orders for Exam Care Packages until Thursday, January 12. The
cost will be $10 per package. Please make checks out to SBHS and return the completed form below with your check to
the main office, attention Mrs. Anna Williams or Mrs. Donahue. Additional forms will be available in the main office and
on the SBHS website. Please indicate on the form which period you would like the package delivered. Thank you for
printing clearly!
Student A
To: ______________________________________ From: ___________________________________________
Send a message: ___________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Deliver to: Period 1 (Jan. 17) Teacher _____________________ Room # ___________
Period 6 (Jan. 18) Teacher _____________________ Room # ___________
Total Amount for Student “A” at $10.00 each $_____________
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Student B
To: ______________________________________ From: ___________________________________________
Send a message: ____________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Deliver to: Period 1 (Jan. 17) Teacher ____________________ Room # ___________
Period 6 (Jan. 18) Teacher _____________________ Room # ___________
Total Amount for Student “B” at $10.00 each $_____________
Exam Schedule
Date Periods Tues, Jan. 17 1st and 2nd
Wed, Jan. 18 6th and 5th
Thurs, Jan. 19 3rd and 4th
Fri, Jan. 20 7th and 8th
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Order your Stone Bridge ALL-COLOR YEARBOOK!
The yearbook is available for sale through
our publishing company, Herff Jones. In mid October, you will receive a mailing from the Herff Jones Order Center detailing how to purchase the yearbook; however, you may call toll-free or go online to order the yearbook early. Follow the
instructions below.
Yearbook and Literary Magazine $65.00
One-line name plate $5.00
One-line name plate w/one mark $10.00 One-line nameplate w/two marks $15.00
Autograph Pages and Plastic Cover $5.00 World Yearbook $5.00
To pay by check or money order: Wait until later this fall when you receive
the mailing from the Herff Jones Order Center. Then, return your check or money order as instructed with the appropriate amount along
with the order form.
To pay by credit card: Call toll-free 1.866.287.3096 or go to
www.yearbookordercenter.com. Your order
number is 13195.
*Unfortunately, we cannot arrange for mailing yearbooks home. Students or parents are responsible for picking up yearbooks at
distribution at the end of the school year. Order before January 1, 2012 to guarantee
that you receive a yearbook.
A limited number of extra books will be sold after distribution in June on a first come, first serve basis.
Prices will increase after December 31, 2011 and books will be available on a first come, first served basis.
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SENIOR BABY AD ORDER FORM
What a great way to recognize your senior by surprising him/her with a special message in his/her yearbook. Please print or type your message and, if you like, sketch the design of the ad on the back of this sheet. The yearbook
staff will design the ad for you if you prefer. The staff reserves the right to edit your message as needed. Do not submit copyrighted material. To reserve your Senior Baby Ad space, fill out the information on this form and return it along with all photos to Ms. Jo Ellen Sholl no later than November 11, 2011. Photos and form may also be e-mailed to
[email protected]. Do not send collages—they do not reproduce well. Instead, choose clear, focused photos. Please do not send photos with swimsuits or inappropriate attire. Digital images must be submitted as 300 dpi, TIFF or JPEG format images. We will make every effort to return photos in June; however, do not submit photos that cannot be replaced.
Full Color Full page (no more than 16 photos)..........$425
Half page (no more than 8 photos)...........$225 Quarter page (no more than 4 photos).....$150
Eighth page (no more than 2 photos)........$80 Sixteenth page ads are not available.
Student Name: _____________________________________________
Parent Name: ______________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
Phone: ____________________________________________________
Email address: _____________________________________________
Circle one: Check / Cash Date: _________ # photos enclosed_________ # CDs enclosed_________
# photos e-mailed to [email protected] _________
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Stone Bridge – Partners for Safe Teen Driving Requirement for HPE 10
Partners for Safe Teen Driving: Oct. 13 and Nov. 15 at Stone Bridge
Parents of 10th grade Stone Bridge HS students who are currently in Driver Education class be advised to the expectation
and requirement for the parent or guardian as well as for your son or daughter regarding the mandatory attendance at a one of the
Safe Teen Driving presentation listed below. Our 10th grade Driver Education teachers have discussed the requirement to all the
classes and at back to school night. Please read below the requirement for the class and the dates that are offered throughout the
year. Stone Bridge will host two dates: Thursday, October 13 and Tuesday, November 15.
Based on legislation § 22.1-205 in the Code of Virginia, Driver Education programs in Planning District 8 (Northern
VA) must require the parent or guardian and the teen driver to attend a 90-minute parent/student driver education component
included as part of the in-classroom portion of the driver education curriculum,
If you fail to attend one of these meetings, the Driver Education classroom grade will be recorded as “I”
(Incomplete) on the report card, the student cannot be issued a Driver Education Classroom Completion card (DEC-1), or
a Temporary Driver‟s License.
All meetings begin at 7 pm and end at 8:30 pm. It would be helpful if everyone
would bring a pen and arrive early - no one will be allowed to enter the meeting after
7:05 pm.
LOCATION DATE
Briar Woods High School 12/7 and 1/11
Broad Run High School 9/15 and11/10
Dominion High School 11/3 and 2/9
Freedom High School 9/21 and 10/12
Heritage High School 9/21 and 11/30
Loudoun County High School 9/19 and 9/20
Loudoun Valley High School 9/28 and TBA
Park View High School 9/20 and 11/15
Potomac Falls High School 9/27 and 11/14
Stone Bridge High School 10/13 and 11/15
Tuscarora High School 9/22 and 10/20
Woodgrove High School 9/27 and 10/4
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Loudoun County Public Schools Parent Resource Center
November 2011 Event Schedule
Events are held at the LCPS Administrative Building
21000 Education Court, Ashburn, 20148
Autism Series: Strategies for Promoting Positive Mealtimes Tuesday, November 15 from 9-11 am (morning session)
This presentation covers common causes for eating challenges,
sensory issues, picky eaters and introducing new foods.
Pre-registration is requested. Call 571-252-2185
Or go to www.lcps.org/prc to PRC Workshops in the blue column
If, due to a disability, you need assistance or an interpreter,
call 571-252-2185 5 business days before an event.
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Stone Bridge High School Project Graduation
Presents
The 2011 Official White House Christmas Ornament The 2011 White House Christmas Ornament honors the administration of Theodore Roosevelt, the twenty-sixth President of the United States. The 2011 ornament reflects the excitement that President Roosevelt, his wife Edith, and their lively young family brought to life at the White House. There had been no children living in the White House in the years since the departure of President Grover Cleveland and his family in March 1897. The front face of the ornament is a color illustration derived from a political cartoon drawn by William A Rogers in 1901. Capturing the anticipation associated with the family's first White House Christmas, a jolly Santa Claus crosses the snow covered North Lawn carrying a large bag of toys over his shoulder and announces, "I hear that there are some kids in the White House this year."
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If you would lIke to order thIs year’s ornament for $20 and support the stone
Bridge High School Class of 2012, send an email to Colleen Painter at
[email protected] wIth “whIte house ornament” In the subject lIne. we’ve sold
over half our inventory so order yours today.
The reverse side of the 2011 White House Christmas ornament features a second color image inspired by a period illustration. It captures the moment in 1903 when young Archie (the second youngest of Roosevelt's children) reveals to his family a Christmas tree he had hidden in a seamstress's closet in the White House.
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Each year, a fun group comes together to plan and execute one of the most talked about events of our child’s high school career: the all-night party held the night of graduation, a.k.a.:
“Project Graduation”
Make no mistake, this is one heck of a party and we need parent’s from ALL GRADES to help throughout the year as well as the night of the party. Sure it’s hard work and crazy hours, but… the end product is so rewarding!! Feedback from Seniors has consistently described the party as totally awesome and one of the best times they’ve ever had at SBHS! To make the party such 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 help throughout the year, as well as volunteering for set-up, chaperone, and break-down the actual party day!! We urge you to sign-up to volunteer, or come to a meeting or contact us to learn more about Project Graduation.
Project Grad is an important, well-loved tradition at SBHS and one that we want to be sure continues for all of our students.
Attention Senior Parents – For the first time we will be selling Project Graduation tickets starting in the
fall at a discounted price of $40.00! (compared to $60.00 the day of the party). Order Now!
Thanks for reading!
Please feel free to contact us with any questions!
Tory Schulte ([email protected]) &
Mary Ahearn ([email protected])
Calling ALL Parents
Here’s your chance to truly make a difference in your child’s high school and community!
We need you, so please, read on and sign up to help!
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2012 Project Graduation
All Night Celebration for Seniors Sunday, June 10th 11:30pm – Monday, June 11th 5:00am
PARENT VOLUNTEER FORM SBHS Project Graduation Depends on Volunteers like you!
No donation of time or talent is too small.
Parent Name(s) ______________________________________________________ Student Name(s)/Grade(s) ___________________________________________ Parent Email ______________________________________________________ Home Phone ___________________ Cell ______________________________
I would like to help during the party (10:30/11:00PM - 5:00AM) (indicate your
interest):
____ Prizes ____ Food ____ Security ____ Registration
____Casino ____ Coat/Bag Check ____ Games ____ I am flexible
___ I’m available to help set-up/decorations (Saturday 6/9, Sunday 6/10)
____I would like to join the planning committee (meet 2nd Monday of every
month). Committee leads may be needed in the following areas (indicate your
interest):
GET CURRENT COMMITTEMENT!
____ Food ____ Decorations ____ Volunteer Coordination
____ Prizes ____ Games ____ Tear Down ____ Coat/Bag Check
____ Fundraising ____ Registration ____ Security
_____I would like to help with clean-up after the party (starts at 3:15AM
Monday)
Questions? E-mail [email protected]
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE SBHS MAIN OFFICE
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Stone Bridge High School
Project Graduation
Ticket Order Form
Student Name: _______________________________________________
Parent(s) Name: ______________________________________________
Parent Email for Confirmation of Ticket Sale__________________________
Parent(s) Contact Phones for evening of June 10th (Required information)
HOME PHONE: _____________ CELL PHONE: _________________
Best Deal
TICKET PRICES
$40 – If ordered by JANUARY 31, 2012
$50 - FEBRUARY 1, 2012 – JUNE 9, 2012
$60 – AT THE DOOR
CASH OR CHECKS PAYABLE TO SBHS Project Grad
Return Form to: SBHS Main Office marked Project Graduation or Mail to:
SBHS Project Graduation, 43100 Hay Road, Ashburn, VA 20147
Help us with the Baby Picture Guessing Game! Send in your Grad’ s
baby picture (photos will not be returned).
Photo enclosed: Yes ______ No ______
PARENT VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED. Go to Project Graduation quick link on SBHS
website or at [email protected]__
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Stone Bridge High School – 2011-2012 Parent Teacher Student Organization
DUES: $20 per family. Checks should be made payable to SBHS/PTSO. Additional contributions are welcome and
appreciated. All donations are tax deductible.
Enclosed is my membership Fee $_____________
Donation $_____________ TOTAL $_____________
Parent/Guardian _____________________________________ __________________________________ First Last
Address ___________________________________________ _________ ______________
City State Zip Phone _______________________________ ___________________________ _____________________
Day Evening Mobile
*Email___________________________________________________
*Notices of all PTSO meetings, announcements, and volunteer opportunities will be sent via email. Email addresses
will NOT be shared with outside parties, and will not be used internally without prior permission.
Student Name______________________ Grade___ Student Name ______________________ Grade ____
Student Name______________________ Grade___ Student Name ______________________ Grade ____ .
____Please send electronic info about school activities.
PLEASE ALLOW EMAIL MESSAGES WITH STONE BRIDGE (two words) IN THE SUBJECT LINE!
Get Involved in Activities! We know everyone is very busy; whether you have a little time or a lot, there are plenty of
ways to get involved at Stone Bridge! Not all of the programs/projects are listed below, because sometimes we need volunteers for special events. Most PTSO events are short-term and/or one-time. Please check your area(s) of interest;
circle if you would like to be a chairperson.
_____ Communications/Website manager
_____ Green Committee _____ Hospitality Committee
_____ Loudoun Education Alliance of Parent
Delegate _____ Office Help
_____ Scholarship Committee
_____ 9th ,10
th, 11
th, 12
th Grade Contacts (1 each)
_____ Fundraising Committee _____ Homecoming Parade/Events/ Chaperones
_____ Library Help
_____ Multicultural/Equity Rep _____ Project Graduation
_____ School Assemblies/Activities
PRE-ORDER YOUR HOLIDAY EVERGREENS!!!!!!
Orders due by October 25th
Delivery week of November 15-23
Discounted price for PTSO Members - $20 for 22” Mixed Evergreen Wreath_________
$25 for 22” Mixed Evergreen Wreath _________
$18 for 28” Noble Fir Wreath __________
All greens have red, all weather bows
MAKE A SEPARATE CHECK PAYABLE TO SBHS PTSO – Indicate Quantity Ordered Above
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STONE BRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL “Home of the Bulldogs”
Application for Season Athletic Passes 2011-12
Season passes are good for all regular home games at Stone Bridge High School for the school year
2011-12. 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 $400.00 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.
** 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 will be a $5.00 replacement fee for any lost passes. **
*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: $225.00 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)
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Adult/Student Plan Only: $100.00 Check #: _______________ (Office Use Only) (1 Adult or 1 Student)
Name: __________________________________ (please print)
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2011-2012 Stone Bridge Athletic Booster Club Membership www.stonebridgesports.org
New this year—join online by selecting the Membership tab from the Booster section at www.stonebridgesports.org
Name(s) _______________________________________________________________________________________
Address________________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone__________________________Email_______________________________________________________ (You will be placed on our mailing list to keep you informed.)
Student(s) Name & Grade________________________________________________________________________
NOTE FOR SENIOR's FAMILIES ONLY: The Booster Club awards eight $1,000 scholarships each year. One of the eligibility requirements is the family must be a Booster Club member. For further scholarship information, please see the Booster Club website www.stonebridgesports.org or visit the school guidance office.
Select your level of Membership - Make check payable to “SBBC” or Stone Bridge Booster Club.
$ 15.00 – Basic Family Membership $ 35.00 – Includes a $10 Bulldog Bucks Account* $ 50.00 – Includes a $25 Bulldog Bucks Account* $ 75.00 – Includes a $35 Bulldog Bucks Account* $100.00 – Includes a $50 Bulldog Bucks Account*
$500.00 – Includes a SBHS Family Athletic Pass and a $150 Bulldog Bucks Account* Please provide the names of family members receiving SBHS Athletic Passes with $500 Membership.
Adult 1_________________________________ Adult 2__________________________________
Student 1_______________________________ Student 2________________________________
Student 3_______________________________ Student 4________________________________
* Bulldog Bucks are redeemable throughout the 2011-2012 school year at the Spirit Wear Booth. We have an assortment of apparel as well as other Bulldog novelty items. Look for us at:
Home football games (next to concessions) Back to School Night (in cafeteria) Fall, Winter & Spring Sports Information Nights
Other times will be posted on the SBHS Athletic Booster Club Website. An email notification will be sent.
Booster Club Volunteer Opportunities The following are just a few committees that could use your support.
Please check any that you would be interested in helping with. Thank you.
___Bulldog Card Sale ___Concessions Committee** ___Concessions Worker ___Ticket Sales
___Spirit Wear Sale ___Spring Mulch Sale ___Scholarship **We need volunteers to Set-Up, Open & Close for each sport.
Please consider designating us for the Harris Teeter Together in Education Program – Account 5938 Must be updated yearly. Or provide us with your 12-digit VIC# and we will register your card:
VIC# ________________________________
For Booster Club Use Only Mail to:
Date Received Stone Bridge Booster Club
Cash/Check # 43100 Hay Road
Amount $ Ashburn, VA 20147
Bulldog Bucks Account $ Or drop off at SBHS Main Office Attn: Athletic Booster Club
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CLASS OF 2012
ETHICS AND LEADERSHIP DAY
Friday, March 16, 2012 at the National Conference Center
The purpose of this event is to provide opportunities for all students in the Stone Bridge senior class to discuss, make decisions and reach consensus on thought provoking topics and consider the impact those decisions can have
on society.
More than 30 business people and community members help facilitate discussions about the scenarios presented and encourage interesting discussions with the students about the topic of ethics. Scenario topics may include a
mock trial, hazing, and a “Bad Samaritan” presentation.
Many thanks to our sponsors from the 2011 event:
Gold Sponsor
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
Horizon Consulting, Inc.
Silver Sponsor
Keeper Technology
Virginia Concrete
Bronze Sponsor
Imagery Paint & Promoting
Other
The Donaghue Family
The Springman Family
Dinner by Design, LLC
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
In order to take this event off-site and cover the cost of lunch for the students,
we ask that you help financially support this important event:
_______Gold ($1,000) _______Bronze ($250)
_______Silver ($500) _______Other
SPONSORSHIP COMMITMENT
Fax to 571-252-2213 or email to [email protected]
Name: ________________________ _________________________________
Company: _______________________________ Email_______________________ Phone: ______________ ___________ FAX: ____________________________________
For more information and payment details, contact Theresa Kurzeja at (571) 252-2214.
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Stone Bridge High School 43100 Hay Road
Ashburn, VA 20147
Anyone Needing Assistance for Public Programs
If, due to a disability, you need assistance to enable
you to participate meaningfully in any Stone Bridge
High School meetings or events, please contact
Assistant Principal, Joe Gabalski at 571-252-2200
at least five (5) working days prior to the event.
HOME OF THE BULLDOGS
STONE BRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
ADMINISTRATION
James E. Person, Principal
Joe Gabalski, Assistant Principal
Jan Whitfield, Assistant Principal
Matthew Wilburn, Assistant Principal
Robert T. Lucas, Guidance Director
David Hembach, Athletic Director
Nan Lewis, Activities Coordinator
Katherine Farrish, Bookkeeper
Phone (571)252-2200
Guidance Dept. (571) 252-2214
Fax (571)252-2201
Absentee Line (571) 252-2202
9th Grade Office (571) 252-2216
Athletic Dept. (571) 252-2210
Sports Hotline (571) 252-2211
Clinic (571) 252-2215
www.loudoun.k12.va.us/schools/sbh
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