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Good evening Seneca Valley!!
I hope everyone is having a great weekend. As the weather turns cooler and the mornings stay dark longer please be aware of our traffic patterns, and walkers make sure you are visible and follow the appropriate traffic laws. Please see below for walker safety tips.
IDs, by now everyone should have their IDs. Please make sure you are displaying them when you are in the building.
This Wednesday we will have an adjusted bell schedule so that we can administer the PSAT. Please see details below for expectations and the bell schedule.
Friday is a professional development day for teachers. Students will not have school on Friday.
Tuesday October 15th we will have a Chick-Fil-A fundraiser at the Germantown location. See the flyer below for more details and make your dinner plans simple while helping Seneca Valley at the Battle of Schools Fundraiser.
Please make sure you are looking at the athletic updates for sporting events this week.
Please find below information regarding testing this week and messages from our PTSA, Boosters, our Media Center and the Holiday Giving Project.
I wish you all a great evening.
Have a great Monday and week on purpose!
Ricardo Hernandez, Principal
PSAT Testing Day-Wednesday, October 16, 2024
On Wednesday, October 16th, all first-time 10th grade students and only registered 11th graders will take the PSAT. In preparation for the assessment, an email was sent to all testers, which includes room assignment information and other important details. Please review the email before Wednesday. Testers should report to school by 7:25am with their fully charged school-issued Chromebooks. All non-testing students can report to school by 11:45am. Since transportation will be available for all students according to our normal school hours, any student who is not participating in PSAT testing will report to the cafeteria or gym from 7:45am – 11:45am. Below is the PSAT bell schedule:
For questions, please contact Mr. Stancell, assistant principal and PSAT testing coordinator at eric_stancell@mcpsmd.org or (240) 740-6400.
PSAT Bell Schedule - October 16, 2024
Wear Pink Mondays!
Wear Pink Mondays!
Join students and staff as we wear pink on Mondays for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Mental Health Awareness Week Set for Oct. 21–26
MCPS and the Montgomery County School Psychologists’ Association will host Mental Health Awareness Week Oct. 21–26 to give youth and families the opportunity to hear from mental health experts on a variety of issues. A Mental Health Resource Fair and Student Forum will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Seneca Valley High School, 19401 Crystal Rock Drive in Germantown.
The event is open to students, families and staff and will include MCPS and community partners sharing information about mental health and wellness, as well as a student-lead forum focused on issues impacting Montgomery County youth. Students may earn Student Service Learning (SSL) hours for participating in the resource fair. For more information, visit the Mental Health Awareness Week website.
The keynote speaker is Charles A. Barrett, Ph.D., NCSP, a district-level administrator in Virginia, who practiced as a school psychologist for 13 years at the elementary and secondary levels. He serves as an adjunct lecturer at several universities, where he trains future school psychologists. The keynote and student forum are set for 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Mental Health Awareness Week 2024
Applications to High School Regional/Countywide Programs Open Oct. 7, Due Nov. 1
MCPS students have a range of opportunities available at their local high school, as well as regional and countywide application programs. Beginning Monday, Oct. 7, Grade 8 students will have the opportunity to apply for the regional/countywide programs using the high school common application found in ParentVUE. Additionally, students in Grades 9-11 may apply for part-time career-readiness programs at various locations throughout the county. Applications for the upper grades will also be open beginning Monday, Oct. 7. Links to interest forms are below:
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Information sessions are going on now for students and families. All dates can be found on the special programs webpage.
The deadline to apply is 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1. Learn more about the programs, eligibility and open house dates.
Parents & Guardians of 10th grade students: Students should have submitted their first MYP Personal Project assignment,✅Brainstorming a Topic, by Friday, Oct. 11th.
What is the MYP Personal Project (MYP PP)? The MYP PP is a culminating project for 10th graders and an IB requirement for the IB Middle Years Program (MYP). This student-driven project allows students to explore a personally motivating topic in order to create a unique product while showcasing their MYP learning. This first lesson will introduce the the components and purpose of the MYP Personal Project at SVHS, and support student brainstorming possible topics. Please click here for more information.
What are the expectations and benefits of the MYP PP? As an IB World schools, we expect all 10th graders to complete their MYP PP. Some of the benefits of completing the MYP PP include:
developing essential academic and socioemotional IB Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills
earning a .5 elective credit for “MYP Research Seminar”
earning 15 SSL hours
completing a unique and impressive achievement that can be shared when applying to a job, internship, or college
preparation for IB DP/CP courses in 11th & 12th grade.
How do students earn the .5 MYP Research Seminar credit? 10th grade students should be enrolled in the MYP course for semester 2. This is a Credit/No Grade course that does not impact student GPA.
If the student successfully completes the requirements of the MYP PP, then “Credit” is added to their transcript for the .5 elective course, as well as 15 SSL hours. This communicates to anyone viewing a student's transcript, including college and universities, that the student fulfilled the expectation that they complete a MYP PP.
If the student does not successfully complete the requirements, then a “No Grade” is added to their transcript for the course.
How can I support my student? You can support your student by asking them about their topic ideas and checking that they have submitted their first assignment in Canvas.
Please let me know if you have any questions! My email is Kimberly_M_Becraft@mcpsmd.org.
Mrs. Becraft, SVHS IB Middle Years Program (MYP) Coordinator
The Maryland Seal of Biliteracy 2024-2025
Registration is open for the Seal of Biliteracy! We welcome all juniors and seniors who speak a language other than English at home and/or are enrolled in an upper-level Language Acquisition class to register. Please direct all questions to Ms. Rebecca Hanford at rebecca_s_hanford@mcpsmd.org. Thank you!
Library Media Center News: Spotlight on Digital Citizenship
Digital Citizenship Week: October 14-18 👩💻
Seneca Valley High School first earned recognition as a Common Sense Education Digital Citizenship School in 2018 and has since continued to partner with Common Sense Education to empower students to think critically, behave safely, and participate responsibly online. As part of this initiative, students will participate in at least 3 schoolwide digital citizenship lessons throughout the course of the year.
This week, students can earn SSL hours by watching Digital Citizenship videos and submitting a reflection. Visit bit.ly/DIGCITWEEK2024 or stop by the Library Media Center for details on how to participate.
We hope you will join us in the opportunity to engage your children in conversations about the ways we interact with technology and the impact these interactions may have on our lives. Ideas for family discussion topics may be accessed through articles on the Common Sense Media Blog for Parents and Caregivers, which is linked here for your convenience and also on the SVHS website homepage. In addition, Your Characters Count, an MCPS website dedicated to digital citizenship, offers resources and ideas for families, students, and staff.
Submit Your Two Sentence Horror Stories to the LMC 👻
It's BA-AACK! The two-sentence horror story competition is on again this year, with three spooky prizes for the top three scariest entries. Submit your two-liner in the LMC by October 28. Winners will be announced on October 31.
Book Club Updates - Save the Discussion Date 10/28/2024! 🌻
Please save Monday, October 28th on your calendar as this is when we'll meet to discuss The Honeys by Ryan LaSala, a creepy book perfect for spooky season! We have a limited number of print copies available, plus students can access the book in audiobook or eBook format in Sora, our online reading app. To learn more, please click on the READ Online! flag in the Virtual SVLMC or stop by the LMC for assistance. Please remember that Book Club membership is fluid and students are welcome to join when they're interested in the selection and when time permits. ALL are welcome, always!
SVHS Student and Family Resource Page
SVHS Student and Family Resource Page
Click here for a list and links to resources and supports available for students and families in the Seneca Valley Community.
SENIORS & SENIOR PARENTS!!!! Please make sure you save and/or favorite our Class of 2025 website: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/senecavalleyhs/activities/seniors/
This is where we will house ALL of our important information, reminders, Grad Package info, event calendar, officer and sponsor names, and more. We will keep the most pressing announcements on the homepage for easy access.
Chromebook Care
Families, many students are reporting damage to Chromebooks. Please know that each student is financially responsible for damage caused or loss of any Chromebook and charger that is checked out to the student. The device is loaned to the student to be used for instructional purposes only and in accordance with MCPS Regulation IGT-RA, User Responsibilities for Computer Systems, Electronic Information, and Network Security. No cost is associated for a student to borrow, possess, or use an MCPS Chromebook. A family is only financially responsible when there is avoidable damage to the device. If the device is faulty, there is no charge to the family; however, if the damage is considered avoidable or the device or charger is lost, the family will be charged according to MCPS current parts and replacement costs.
*The chart above identifies the costs associated with fixing or replacing a Chromebook due to avoidable damage, theft, or loss, and was shared with students in Homeroom on the 1st day of school. For more information about student Chromebook responsibilities, please see the Chromebook Acceptable Use Policy, available in both English and Spanish.
Action: Complete the Google, YouTube, and Online Digital Consent Form
Parents and guardians - if your student is in grade 9, new to MCPS, or if you have not previously submitted the G-Suite for Education: Additional Services form, please give your student(s) permission to access and use technology resources as part of their learning experience. Access to the form is via ParentVUE, as part of the Annual Verification process.
From Technology Information and Support for Parents:
What is Annual Verification and how do I do this in ParentVue?
In the past, yellow emergency cards and a variety of other forms were sent home with students on the first day of school so that families could communicate updates about contact information, health, directory withholdings, emergency contacts, and more. This process will now take place in ParentVUE using Online Registration.
Failure to provide consent to Additional Services and Supplemental Online Digital Tools will not result in loss of access to the G-Suite Core Services, but will limit access to other technology resources used to facilitate teaching and learning. Consent remains valid for the entire time the student is enrolled in an MCPS high school and may be rescinded at any time.
PARENT VOLUNTEER TRAINING
PARENT VOLUNTEER TRAINING
The MCPS Volunteer webpage has been updated.
https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/student-leadership/volunteer.aspx
On that webpage, you will find updates for SY24-25 and a chart for “who needs what.” There is also a resource on the far right called: School Guidance for Volunteers. If there are any volunteers who did this process last year, then they are good for this year. Any new volunteers would need to complete the compliance measures listed below.
One-time volunteers who will ALWAYS be accompanied by MCPS staff
One-time volunteers who will never be alone with students at the MCPS school do NOT need to complete the compliance measures.
They WILL need to check-in and check-out of the main office and scan their driver's license/identification cards through the Visitor Management System (VMS). Once the volunteer clears the VMS, they must be badged (the VMS creates a sticker badge) and remain under supervision of an MCPS professional while with students.
Volunteers who will be attending field trips or supporting the school as a regular volunteer (This includes, but is not limited to Dads on Duty participants)
These volunteers must complete BOTH the online child abuse and neglect training and the COVID attestation process.
Volunteers can pull their grade sheet showing a total of 183.3%. This grade shows completion of both processes.
They WILL need to check-in and check-out of the main office and scan their driver's license/identification cards through the Visitor Management System (VMS).
Once the volunteer clears the VMS, they must be badged (the VMS creates a sticker badge) and remain under supervision of an MCPS professional while with students.
Volunteers who will be attending field trips or supporting the school as a frequent volunteer AND will be alone with students.
In addition to the online child abuse and neglect training and the COVID attestation compliance measures, the volunteer must have completed the finger printing process.
Fingerprinting/Background check (only if they are working alone with students without supervision of an MCPS staff member or other type of volunteer service, per the Volunteers regulation and FAQ )
Fingerprinting Webpage
SVHS PTSA
Greetings SVHS families,
Hope everyone is doing well. We hope you can join us on October 15th at 6:30pm in the school’s media center. Mr. Carlos Nalda, College/Career Information Coordinator will be doing a presentation at our PTSA meeting.
We know your time is valuable, so it is understood that it can be difficult finding time to volunteer. However, to support our students and community, we have to work together. Your help is needed. You will not be doing this alone as you will have the support of the PTSA to get you started.
A Parent Council (PC) Representative for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
The NAACP and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) have an established partnership in which it would like each school to have an NAACP Parent Council Representative. Seneca Valley HS currently does not have one. This is not a PTSA role/committee, but more of an overall school representative role. Please let the PTSA know if you are interested in being the NAACP PC for SVHS.
The Parents’ Council provides a forum through which interested citizens may offer assistance, guidance and support to African American parents and students at MCPS to pursue the highest quality education possible through encouragement, information sharing, positive motivation, critical evaluation and advocacy.
Some of the things involved with this role are:
Provide information about educational issues
Host workshops and meetings to educate parents to be effective advocates for their children to promote parental involvement
Collaborate with PTA and MCPS developing strategies to close the achievement gap Provide outreach to parents and students and Provide a forum for information exchange
Refer and link students with programs that provide academic support and en-richment Attend PTSA meetings monthly and participate on executive committees
Organize at least 3 meetings each school year to discuss issues of concern, and deliver information and training to parents helping to increase knowledge and participation in their children’s education.
More information about the Montgomery County NAACP can be found here https://naacp-mc.org/
African American Parent Council (AAPC) - This role can also be the same person who is the NAACP parent representative.
The SVHS AAPC is a group of SVHS parents and students who want to advocate for equality and equity in education. AAPC will work with the school and community to encourage and support regular and frequent celebrations that honor the achievements of students in the African American community. The committee will also sponsor monthly/quarterly activities that promote equity, access, and opportunity for families.
The After-PROM (AP)
After-PROM has become a treasured tradition of all high schools and Seneca Valley HS is no exception. The After-PROM theme is driven by students in collaboration with parent volunteers. Its purpose is maintaining a nostalgic theme of students’ last night together. Doing so in a safe, equitable and entertaining environment for all our students! Again, the theme of the event is student driven, while the PTSA and the AP committee work diligently behind the scenes to make this memorable event successful!
If you are interested in learning more about any of these committees email svhsptsapres@gmail.com or complete this Volunteer Form.
Join the PTSA and show your support and help us continue showing we are a strong community. You can Join Here.
Stay connected with what’s going on in the SVHS community. Join the PTSA Facebook page: Facebook
Chantal
SVHS, PTSA President (2024-2025)
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SVHS Boosters
Our next Boosters meeting is Monday October 14 at 6:30 in the cafeteria. Join us to share any ideas you may have!
We have many exciting events this week, sign up here to help:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0445A5AF23A31-50452613-fall#/
Clean those closets, sell your wares! Join us for our annual yard sale on November 2 - we still have spaces available! Check out the attached flyer for more information.
Best,
Tisha Chrobak
Seneca Valley High School Booster President 2024-2025
Support our student clubs & athletics by becoming a member here:
Extracurricular Activities Information
We welcome you to engage with Seneca Valley in a new way this school year!
Check out our non-athletic Extra Curricular Clubs and Activities! From study groups to competitive dance to cultural celebrations to Dungeons and Dragons and beyond - there's something here for everyone!
Reach out to sponsors of clubs you're interested in or fill out the interest form to be included in back-to-school messages about clubs. Check out our current offerings. SVHS ECA OFFERINGS
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention holds community walks across the country to support those affected by suicide, raise awareness and convey the message that suicide can be prevented. The Montgomery County Out of the Darkness Community Walk is on Sunday, Sept. 22, at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Germantown. Onsite registration is at 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m. Register.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 911. The Montgomery County Crisis Center is also available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 240-777-4000 or in person at 1301 Piccard Drive in Rockville.
The Holiday Giving Project
The Holiday Giving Project has provided Thanksgiving and December holiday assistance to qualifying households for over 30 years. If you and your family are in need and would like to be referred for possible assistance for the holiday season, please complete this referral form provide the required information. Resources are limited: please apply only if you and your family are truly in need. Families can only be referred once; please do not complete a referral if you have already been referred from another school or agency. While a referral is not a guarantee of assistance, the Project helps as many families in need as donations allow. If you need help completing the form please contact Ms. Ruiz Miller at 240-447-8963.
El Holiday Giving Project ha brindado asistencia para el Día de Acción de Gracias y los días festivos de diciembre a los hogares que califican durante más de 30 años. Si usted y su familia están en necesidad y les gustaría ser referidos para una posible asistencia durante la temporada de festividades, complete este formulario de referencia para proporcionar la información requerida. Los recursos son limitados: solicite solo si usted y su familia realmente lo necesitan. Las familias solo pueden ser referidas una vez. Por favor no complete este referido si ya le han referido de otra escuela o agencia. Si bien una referencia no es una garantía de asistencia, el Proyecto ayuda a tantas familias necesitadas como lo permitan las donaciones. Si necesita ayuda para completar el formulario, comuníquese con la Sra. Ruiz Miller al 240-447-8963.
Dual Enrollment
Registration for the Spring semester of Dual Enrollment/Jump Start to College begins at the end of this month! The three classes offered at SVHS will be Introduction to Nutrition, Introduction to the Study of Ethics, and Introduction to Business. Students may also take classes at Montgomery College or virtually. Qualifying students may take up to 2 approved MC courses in the Fall and Spring semesters with MCPS/MC covering tuition, fees, and required textbooks and materials. Please contact Stacey Blaine at Stacey_J_Blaine@mcpsmd.org if you have any questions.
Notes From the SVHS College & Career Center
Mr. Nalda, SVHS College & Career Information Coordinator (email)
Applying to Four-Year Colleges - Transcript Requests and Confirming Application Deadlines in Naviance!
Hello Seniors! We are noticing that many of you still have yet to request your transcript in Naviance for us to send along to colleges. Also, many of you have yet to update your college application deadlines in Naviance. Please see below.
Request an official transcript via Naviance.
In Naviance, Click on the “Colleges” tab at the top of the screen.
Click on “Manage Transcripts”
Click on the “+” button
At this point, we are only requesting “Initial” and “Mid year” transcripts
**Make sure you add ALL COLLEGES you are applying to in your list on Naviance.
Final transcripts are only sent to the college you decide to attend once you have made that decision! Requesting the Final Transcript typically happens by May 1, which is College Decision Day deadline for many schools.
If your college does not accept Naviance, then the Counselor is provided with a school-specific link or email address for upload. This typically occurs for non-Common App schools when the student fills out an online application.
Please review your Naviance and make sure all application deadlines are correct!
It is very important that your deadlines in Naviance match the deadline you plan to apply by! If a deadline is incorrect in Naviance, a staff member may miss a deadline or think they have more time to complete a letter of recommendation for you.
For example, if you plan to apply to a school’s Early Action Deadline of November, but you have a January deadline listed in Naviance, that can cause a major issue or delay in a school receiving application materials. Please review below.
How to to check or change college application deadlines in Naviance:
Log into Naviance
Click on "College"
Click on "Colleges I'm Applying To"
Review each of your college's deadlines
If a date needs to be changed, click "Edit", make the change, and make sure you save!
Remember that the SVHS College Application Packet is the go-to document for applying to colleges at SVHS. It is a step-by-step guide on how to apply and includes everything that you need to complete. Please use this document to get started on college applications and follow all of the steps!
2025–26 FAFSA® Form Coming Soon
The 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form will be available to the public on or before Dec. 1, 2024.
Between Oct. 1 and Dec. 1, the 2025–26 FAFSA form will be available to individuals selected to participate in a limited beta release. Participation in the beta release is by invitation only.
Seniors should not go in early and complete the 2024-25 form! Doing so may cause unexpected delays and issues, especially with aid from the state of Maryland.
College Information Night - Recording, Slideshow, and Question Bin
College Information Night - Recording, Slideshow, and Question Bin
SVHS College Information Night Recording - Click the link to see a recording from our college information night to learn more about the application process, financial aid, and more!
College & Career Representative Visits in the College & Career Center
College & Career Representative Visits in the College & Career Center
This Week’s College & Career Center Visits:
Camp Sonshine, Lunch Visit (Summer Jobs for Students) - Mon October 14 @ 11:12 AM
Stop by the cafeteria anytime during lunch to learn about summer opportunities from Camp Sonshine.
Arcadia University - Tue October 15 @ 8:40 AM
Wilson College - Tue October 15 @ 1:05 PM
Lafayette College - Thu October 17 @ 10:45 AM
Click here to learn more and see who else is scheduled to visit SVHS this Fall!
Upcoming Scholarships
Upcoming Scholarships
October 17 - College JumpStart Scholarship - 1-$1,000 award; grades 10-12; U.S. cit. or legal res.; attend 2-year, 4-year or trade school; answer 1 of 3 questions in 250 words or less.
October 20 - Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Mu Nu Chapter (Montgomery County, MD) Achievement Week Scholarship - all selected students will receive a certificate and a monetary award, the top 4 students will receive a $5000 scholarship; graduating high school African-American male seniors; minimum 3.5 weighted GPA and/or 3.0 unweighted GPA; leadership roles (in or out of school); community service experience (in or out of school); selected students will be invited to the Achievement Week Ceremony on November 13, 2024, at 7 pm at the Silver Spring Civic Center; the application must be sent to wilkywilk615@hotmail.com by October 20.
October 20 - Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Mu Nu Chapter (Montgomery County, MD) Achievement Week Essay Contest - local essay contest winner will receive $200 and will compete for a $5,000 national award; open to all college-bound, high school seniors who submit an essay application through a Chapter of the Fraternity; essay must be original and neither previously published nor secured by copyright; the essay must be between 700 and 750 words in length; the essay must be sent to wilkywilk615@hotmail.com; see link for essay prompt and all details.
October 30 - Chick-fil-A Community Scholars Program - twelve awards of up to $25,000 plus a scholars program; senior; min. 3.0 GPA (unweighted); involved in community service, extracurricular activities and/or a leadership role in the twelve (12) months prior to application deadline; willing to participate in Chick-fil-A’s Scholars Program (a one-year experience of mentoring, activities, and professional development), if selected; copy of first two pages of tax return (yours or parent).
Click here to see the SVHS Scholarships Page for more opportunities.
Other Opportunities
Other Opportunities
MCPS & Montgomery County Department of Fire & Rescue - High School Cadet Open House
MCPS & Montgomery County Department of Fire & Rescue - High School Cadet Open House
Wed., Oct. 16, 2024 from 6-7:30pm at the Public Safety Training Academy (8751 Snouffer School Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20879)
Rising grade 11 and 12 students from all high schools are eligible to apply.
Representatives from MCPS and MCFRS will be present to provide you with information pertaining to the Fire Science/EMS program for the 2025-2026 academic year.
We will tour the training facility and allow adequate time for Q & A
UMD Society of Women Engineers - Coffee & College Event for High Schoolers
UMD Society of Women Engineers - Coffee & College Event for High Schoolers
The University of Maryland chapter of the Society for Women Engineers (SWE) is hosting a “Coffee and College” for high school students interested in engineering. This event features a panel of current UMD engineering students, who will talk about their college experiences and answer any questions that high school students may have about engineering at UMD, the application process, or college life in general. We also provide any students who register for the event with a digital copy of UMD SWE’s “Prospective Student Workbook,” which contains activities and reflection questions to aid students throughout their college transition process.
Coffee and College this year will be held on October 17th, 2024 at 7pm via Zoom. Any interested participants should fill out the registration form. Click here for the flyer.
Questions? Please reach out to: outreach.swe.umd@gmail.com
Fall 2024 College Admissions Series
Fall 2024 College Admissions Series
Join us for a free College Admissions Series presented by the experts at The Princeton Review! We'll be hosting informative sessions for both parents and students on all things college readiness. Sessions will be held virtually. Open to all MCPS Families.
The Princeton Review List of Fall Sessions:
Finding Your Best-Fit Colleges with Rob Franek
Tuesday, October 22 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Essays That Kick Apps (Crafting Your College Application Essay)
Monday, October 28 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
SAT Strategy Session
Tuesday, November 5 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Crafting Your Academic Essays
Thursday, December 12, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration closes two days prior to each event date. You will receive a link to join the event via email, so please make sure your non-MCPS email address is correct. (Please note: MCPS student email accounts are unable to receive reminder emails from outside institutions)
Click here to register | Click here for the flyer
Please reach out to Nacy Veach at Nacy.Veach@Review.com if you have questions.
Student Athletes, Families, and Screaming Eagle Fans!
Please see link for this week’s Weekly update from the athletic department.
News from the Business and Finance Office
Business Office: Mrs. Monique Riddick, School Business Administrator, 240-740-6413
Finance Office: Ms. Lillian Burgos, School Financial Specialist, 240-740-6414
Finance Office Hours: Monday through Friday 7:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The window is closed daily from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Students may visit the finance office before school, during lunch, and after school.
Payments may be made using School Cash Online or in cash, check, and money order at the finance window. All checks should be made payable to Seneca Valley High School or SVHS. Please include the student’s name and ID number on all checks. Returned check fees are $25.00 per check and are obligated toward the student’s account until paid. This includes checks collected as part of fundraisers.
Obligations: All outstanding obligations must be paid in order for students to participate in extracurricular activities such as athletics, clubs, Homecoming and Prom. Seniors with outstanding obligations will not be permitted to participate in senior activities including the graduation commencement ceremony. Outstanding obligations may be viewed and paid at https://mcpsmd.schoolcashonline.com/.
Parking Permits: The Student Parking Application Form must be completed and submitted to the Business Office for approval. Please contact Monique_N_Riddick@mcpsmd.org with any questions or concerns. The Seneca Valley High School student parking information and regulations can be found here.
SchoolCash Online
Dear Parent/Guardian,
Montgomery County Public Schools has transitioned to a new online payment system called SchoolCash Online as its preferred method of payment for school-related fees such as fundraisers, field trips, obligations, etc. (Please note that the new payment system is NOT related to school cafeteria accounts)
SchoolCash Online helps parents/guardians and community members pay school-related fees safely, quickly, and easily. SchoolCash Online will help increase efficiency and security at schools by making payments directly into schools’ bank accounts and eliminating the need for teachers to handle money. In addition, once registered, you will be immediately informed about school activities!
Powered by KEV Group, SchoolCash Online is the industry leader in the management of school fees. The new system puts all of the school-related fees online for purchase so users can make purchases online using a credit card or e-check. A processing fee will be included on all items available for purchase, regardless of the type of payment used on SchoolCash Online or at the school.
Parents/guardians can register now at - https://mcpsmd.schoolcashonline.com/
MCPS CODE OF CONDUCT AND STUDENT RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
MCPS CODE OF CONDUCT AND STUDENT RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
The MCPS Code of Conduct and A Student's Guide to Rights & Responsibilities will be distributed to all students in September.
They are also online at http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/students/rights.
Safety Tips for Walkers
Cross the street at marked crosswalks whenever possible.
Stop and look every time before crossing streets, even when you have the right-of-way, and especially at intersections with "right turn on red."
Before crossing, look left, right, then left again, and over your shoulder for turning vehicles.
Begin crossing the street on "Walk" signals-never on a solid or flashing "Don't Walk."
Use pedestrian pushbuttons to activate/extend the walk signal.
Use sidewalks. If none, walk facing traffic so you see vehicles, and drivers see you.
Make eye contact with drivers so they see you. Never assume they do.
Stay visible after dark and in bad weather with reflectors or retroreflective clothing.
Welcome to Safe Schools Maryland
An ANONYMOUS and FREE reporting system available to students, teachers, school staff members, parents, and the general public to report any school or student safety concerns, including mental health concerns.
Safe Schools Maryland is Maryland’s only official anonymous reporting system.
Safe Schools Maryland operates twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year.
Your anonymous report can be submitted by calling the tip line (1-833-MD-B-SAFE / 1-833-632-7233), completing an online form (below), or downloading the free Safe Schools Maryland app from the App Store or Google Play.
APPLY NOW FOR FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE MEALS!
APPLY NOW FOR FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE MEALS!
ONLINE FARMS APPS ARE AVAILABLE NOW!
www.MySchoolApps.com is NOW OPEN for parents to complete and submit the 2024-2025 Online application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals!
FAMILIES CAN APPLY NOW & AVOID LONGER PROCESSING TIMES IN THE FALL!
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