Good Evening Seneca Valley Community,

I hope everyone had a good weekend!  

Tomorrow will be a special day as we will have a total eclipse of the sun by 3:21pm.  Please be safe and make sure that you use proper eye wear when attempting to view trhe eclipse.

Solar Eclipse Info Germantown 2024

April 8, 2024 — Total Solar Eclipse — Germantown, MD, USA

Global Event: Total Solar Eclipse Local Type: Partial Solar Eclipse in Germantown, Maryland

Begins: Mon, Apr 8, 2024 at 2:04 pm  Maximum: Mon, Apr 8, 2024 at 3:20 pm 0.901 Magnitude  Ends: Mon, Apr 8, 2024 at 4:32 pm

Here is a website with a simulation and more information:

https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/usa/germantown?iso=20240408

Please see messages from the Boosters regarding officers, and the PTSA regarding Prom and after Prom.

Have a great day and week, on purpose!

Ricardo Hernandez, Principal

Calling All Student Eagles!

We want to hear from you! Please share your experiences and thoughts on academics, communication, and overall satisfaction with Seneca Valley High School. We want to improve our teaching and make our school a more welcoming place for all students, staff and families. Please complete the student survey below as soon as possible!

https://stud.mcpsmd.org/

Drew Hensley

Assistant Principal

Seneca Valley High School

Seneca Valley Caregivers of Seniors:

Good Evening! Your Senior is less than four months away from graduating from Seneca Valley High School. There are important items in this message;

• Your student's graduation package - the payment for the ceremony, venue, cap and gown, t-shirt, stole, picnic, and sundry other items - has been attached to your student's School Cash Online (SCO) account as an obligation.  

• The grad package is $80 this year - lowered from last year because of good fundraising efforts! Your student must pay their grad package fee or will be in jeopardy of not participating in the graduation ceremony and not attending prom. 

• If you have questions about how to pay the fee, please contact the finance office as soon as possible. All seniors should have provided the cap and gown size to Josten's by now. If not, please contact one of the senior sponsors. 

Thank you for your time and efforts in getting your student to walk across that stage!

How to pay on School Cash Online:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JU4Yo3vIhK2hiPasss8VmnTIFkTnf06k9gspCaXo0lo/edit?usp=sharing

Monique Riddick

School Business Administrator

Seneca Valley High School

Senior Graduation Status Letters

Over the last few weeks all families of seniors should have received a letter from Seneca Valley Counseling Services with a detailed description of your student's graduation status. The status update includes their remaining course credits needed (including the classes in which they are enrolled to earn those credits), remaining SSL hours needed, and any remaining state (MCAP) testing required.

If you have any questions about your senior's graduation status, or if you haven't received your letter, please reach out to their School Counselor and they will be happy to review with you. You can find Counselor caseloads and contact info here: SVHS Counseling Website

Ian Yarmus

Resource Counselor

Seneca Valley High School

240-740-6428

2nd Semester Student Parking Applications are now available!

SVHS STUDENT PARKING INFORMATION

Students interested in applying for a parking permit must read and review the following document carefully: 

• Student Parking Information

Please note that as part of the parking permit application process, the following forms must be completed and submitted for approval:

• Student Parking Application Form (online form)

• Parent/Guardian Request for Student Use of Private Vehicle Form (must be signed and uploaded into the online form above)

Monique Riddick

School Business Administrator

Seneca Valley High School

19401 Crystal Rock Drive

Germantown, MD 20874

240-740-6413

Montgomery County Recreation is Hiring for Summer; Job Fairs Scheduled in February, March and April 

Montgomery County Recreation is hiring part-time, seasonal employees to work during the 2024 summer season. Available positions include camp directors, assistant directors, camp counselors, lifeguards more.  

“Summer work in our Department of Recreation provides such a valuable and rewarding opportunity to create fun programming, exciting experiences and lifelong memories for youth in our community,” said Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich. “I encourage everyone to come learn more and apply to work with us at these upcoming job fairs.”  

Job fairs are scheduled at the following locations and dates:  

• Thursday, April 4, 6 – 8:30 p.m. at Upper County Community Recreation Center, 8201 Emory Grove Road, Gaithersburg 

• Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center, 14625 Bauer Drive, Rockville 

• Saturday, April 6, 3 – 5:30 p.m. at East County Community Recreation Center, 3310 Gateshead Manor Way, Silver Spring 

Applicants should bring their resumes, come dressed for success and be prepared to discuss their experience. The department is looking for dedicated, hardworking and motivated individuals. Applicants should note these job fairs are not job or location specific. Applicants may attend any job fair regardless of where they are seeking to work in the County.  

The part-time/seasonal pay rate begins at $16.70 an hour and increases based on experience. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age at the start of camps (lifeguards must be at least 15). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. 

As a condition of employment, applicants will be required to pass a criminal background investigation. The investigation will include state, federal and sex offender background checks. 

If you are interested in working with Montgomery County Recreation you can also visit the website for additional information or to apply online. Explore both part-time and full-time opportunities.  

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Dual Enrollment/Jump Start to College

If your child is interested in taking Dual Enrollment/ Jump Start to College classes next year and has not filled out an application yet, now is the time! Please email Stacey Blaine at stacey_j_blaine@mcpsmd.org or see Mrs. Blaine in Room 2107B. Dual enrollment is open to students in all grades and is completely free! There are more than 500 classes to choose from.  Registration for Fall 2024 will begin on April 29th.

Stacey Blaine

Part-time Dual Enrollment Program Assistant

Seneca Valley High School

Room 2107B

Message from the PTSA

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we prepare for the much-anticipated Junior and Senior Prom, we are excited to extend an invitation for you to participate in ensuring the success of this memorable event. The Prom Committee has been diligently coordinating an evening filled with glitz, glamour, and everlasting memories, and we are counting on your support to make it truly extraordinary.

We are delighted to announce that this year's After Prom will take place at Seneca Valley High School on May 3, 2024. From 11:00 PM to 2:00 AM, we have planned an array of exciting activities, including a moon bounce, video game truck, laser tag, live DJ, airbrush tattoo booth, and professional photographer to capture all the special moments. It promises to be an evening of old Hollywood elegance and enjoyment that you and your child won't want to miss.

If your child is interested in attending this event, please ensure that the After Prom Waiver is completed. This allows us to prioritize safety, and accurately budget for food, games, and prizes.  Tickets for After Prom are priced at $10.00 per student and can be conveniently purchased using the following link. Proceeds from ticket sales will directly contribute towards covering the costs of food and activities for the After Prom event.

In addition to ticket sales, we are organizing a fundraiser to enhance the After Prom experience for this year's attendees and to lay the groundwork for future events. We kindly request donations from our supportive community to help offset expenses such as decorations, entertainment, and other essential elements of this year's event. To contribute to the class of 2024 or participate in our raffle, please visit the fundraising link provided here.

Every contribution, regardless of size, will have a significant impact on creating an unforgettable experience for our students. Our fundraising goal is to raise $3,500, and we are grateful to report that we have currently raised $385.00. Your generosity and support are deeply appreciated.

Thank you in advance for your generosity and commitment to our students' well-being. Together, we can ensure that this year's After Prom is the best one yet!

Warm regards,

Seneca Valley High School PTSA and the SVHS After Prom Committee

Have a great week! 

SVHS PTSA 💚💛

We’re #SVPROUD!

Thanks,

Chantal

Message from the Boosters

WE NEED YOUR HELP  

The Boosters have two board positions open.  Our secretary position will be elected by our membership in May and our president position will be appointed by our board members in June. Please consider serving on our board - email boosterssenecavalley@gmail  or robduda@verizon.net

The entire Boosters organization thanks you for supporting our mulch sale. It was a tremendous success, and we look forward to next year.

This week's events:    

Monday 4/8/24            Softball 4:30 PM

    JV Baseball 4:30 PM

                                     Boys Varsity and JV LAX 5:30 PM/7:15 PM

    Volleyball Coed 5:30 PM, Boys 7:00 PM

   Boys Tennis 4:30 PM 

Tuesday 4/9/24            Softball 3:45 PM

Wednesday 4/10/24    Girls Tennis 3:30 PM

   Softball 3:45 PM

    Volleyball Coed 5:30 PM, Boys 7 PM

    Girls Varsity and JV Lax 5:30 PM-JV, 7:15 PM-Var

    Baseball 5PM

Thursday 4/11/24        JV Softball 3:45 PM 

Friday 4/12/24              Baseball 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, DH

                                       Boys Tennis 3:30 PM

Saturday 4/13/24          JV Softball 10:00 AM

                                     Baseball 2:00 PM

JOIN THE BOOSTERS:

2023-2024 Booster Membership is now open to join!

Please use this QR code or link to sign up and send your $15 membership fee

https://square.link/u/7qiWt8kq

Membership gives you voting rights for decisions in Boosters, changes, and how to disperse money to clubs and athletics. You will also receive a Seneca Valley bumper sticker.

Sign up genius is LIVE for our winter season:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4fadaf2ca1fc1-svhs#/

Please know that Boosters needs a ton of volunteerism and in turn, this allows our clubs and teams to achieve requested grants.

Visit us on social media!

IG: #seneca_boosters and #stormtheeagle

Facebook: Seneca Valley HS Boosters

Twitter: @svhsbooster

Thank you,

Rob Duda SVHS Booster President 2023-2024

Visit us on our social media sites: 

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c0e4fadaf2ca1fc1-svhs

https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/senecavalleyhs/activities/boosterclub/ 

ATL Workshop Series 

As part of our EOS work, we will be hosting a series of ATL student workshops during lunch in room 1601 to support student skill development. These workshops are open to all students.

• Workshop topic & date: Effective Note-taking on April 11 

• Students should register using the QR code below or bitly (https://bit.ly/SVHSATLworkshop).

Notes From the SVHS College and Career Center

2024–25 FAFSA/MHEC Info & Updates

The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) is working with higher education institutions across Maryland to have a timeline in place for the awarding process of state funds to eligible applicants.

MHEC anticipates that the first round of awards will be completed by May 1 including all eligible applicants who have completed a FAFSA by April 15.  

Eligible applicants who have completed the FAFSA by May 1 are anticipated to be awarded by May 15.

Eligible applicants who complete the FAFSA by May 15 (i.e. priority deadline date) will be guaranteed to be awarded.

https://mhec.maryland.gov/Pages/MHEC-Update-on-FAFSA-Delay.aspx

https://mhec.maryland.gov/Pages/FAFSA-changes.aspx

Even though the deadline has been extended, I would still encourage students to submit their FAFSA or MSFAA (MHEC One) as soon as possible.  Review the 2023-24 SV Financial Aid Guide for Seniors for more information and instructions.

Upcoming Scholarships 

• April 14 - Potomac Valley Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority (above 3.0 GPA) - min. $1,000 award; senior; overall unweighted GPA above 3.0; community service; financial need; enrolled full-time in an accredited institution by Fall 2024, seeking an Associate or Bachelor’s degree; two reference letters; personal statement; official academic transcript mailed directly from the applicant’s school; FAFSA summary.

• April 14 - Potomac Valley Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority (2.5 - 3.0 GPA) - min. $1,000 award; senior; overall unweighted GPA of 2.5 – 3.0; community service; financial need; enrolled full-time in an accredited institution by Fall 2024, seeking an Associate or Bachelor’s degree; two reference letters; personal statement; official academic transcript mailed directly from the applicant’s school; FAFSA summary.

• April 15 -  Lavinia Engle Scholarship Fund - grants are for one year (renewable) and range in size from $500 to $3,500; senior; female; resident of Montgomery County, MD for at least three years; enrolled in or enrolling for a first undergraduate degree at a Maryland college or university; copy of your high school and/or college transcript; two letters of recommendation; copy of the first two pages of the current income tax return of the person (or persons) who supports you; one page written essay about your goals in life or what you hope to achieve through your education; small photograph of yourself; click here for application instructions, eligibility requirements, and more information.

• April 15 - The Alex Popeck Never Back Down Foundation Scholarship - $2,500 awards; senior; two letters of recommendation (counselors, coaches, clergy, employers, teachers and supervisors are acceptable recommenders), participate in extra-curricular activities; submit a written personal statement/essay (1,500 words or fewer); see application for details.

• April 15 - Kao Kalia Yang Scholarship - $5,000 awards; senior; blood descendants of Hmong race or ethnically identified as Hmong American (with a citizenship or as a permanent resident); minimum 2.8 GPA (unweighted); attend a University or Community College as a 1st year student in Fall 2024; household income at or below the Federal/State/County Low Income Level (must be able to show 2022 or 2023 tax return if selected); recommender form; official transcript; online interview (finalists).  

• April 15 - Taiwanese American Scholarship Fund Scholarship- 10-$7,500 awards; senior; U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (holder of a Permanent Resident Card) and direct blood descendant of a Taiwanese citizen; minimum 3.0 GPA (unweighted); attend a University or College as a 1st or 2nd year student in Fall 2024; household income at or below the Federal/State/County Low Income Level (must be able to show 2022 or 2023 tax return if selected); three references; official transcript.  

• April 15 - Dunkin' Baltimore/Metro DC Regional Scholarship - up to fifty $2,500 awards; seniors who plan to enroll in part-time or full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the entire 2024-2025 academic year; min 3.0 GPA (unweighted); Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of: academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, work experience, a statement of educational and career goals and objectives, unusual personal or family circumstances, an online recommendation; transcript.

• April 15 - Delegate Fraser-Hidalgo's Legislative Scholarship - senior; must be a resident of District 15- Montgomery County (check http://www.mdelect.net to verify that you live in District 15); you and your parents (if you are a dependent student) must be Maryland residents; you must enroll at a two-year or four-year Maryland college or university full-time or part-time, or attend certain private career schools; all majors are eligible; see application for all scholarship requirements.

April 25 - Seneca Valley High School Boosters Scholarship (deadline is 12pm on 4/25!) - five (5) $1,000.00 scholarships; qualifying senior student athletes or club members who have demonstrated superior academic performance and athleticism or club participation in their senior year; min 3.0 GPA (unweighted) at the end of their first semester during senior year; must pursue post high school education; SVHS Booster Eligibility Criteria Page; transcript; 250-500 word essay; submit application to Mr. Nalda in the College & Career Center.

May 03 - JD Sowers Scholarship Award (SVHS PTSA) - $800 award from the SVHS PTSA; SVHS senior; unweighted GPA of 2.8 or higher throughout each year of high school; fulfilled all Student Service Learning (SSL) hours; personal statement; transcript; two letters of recommendation; see application link for list of questions and prompts. 

Click here to see the SVHS Scholarships Page for more opportunities.

Next Week’s College Rep Visits to SVHS

Juniors & Seniors can sign up to attend via Naviance.  Click to learn how.

• University of Pennsylvania - Mon April 8, 2024 @ 8:45 AM

• Emory University - Mon April 8, 2024 @ 10:30 AM

• Alfred University - Tue April 9, 2024 @ 8:45 AM

• Northwestern University - Tue April 9, 2024 @ 9:40 AM

• Frostburg State University - Tue April 9, 2024 @ 10:30 AM

Other Info & Opportunities

Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) Open House Event - April 10

April 10, 2024: 6-7PM  |  THIS EVENT IS VIRTUAL*

Join our information session for High School seniors and parents/guardians to learn more about Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) - Chesapeake Electrical Apprenticeship programs.

Great opportunity for graduating high school seniors!

Click here to register  |  Click here for the flyer  |  Click here for more information

Antes y Después: High School Networking Night with Latina Pathways | UMD Chapter

The University of Maryland Chapter of Latina Pathways invites you to our Antes y Después: High School Networking Night on Zoom on April 11th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 7:30pm. We are looking for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors with an interest in pursuing a higher education to join us in learning more about college from alumni and students alike!

During this event, we will host an Alumni and Student Q&A session in which high school students will have the opportunity to submit their questions and have them answered by professionals and/or current college students. We will also host a one-to-one peer networking event so high school students and college students are paired together, based on career and/or educational interests of the high schoolers, to ask questions, seek advice, and seek community from the students at the University of Maryland.

Deadline to register for this virtual event is April 9!

Click here for a letter with more information and the link to register  |  Click here for the flyer

Exelon Foundation STEM Academy @ UMD

July 28 - August 2, 2024  |  University of Maryland, College Park

Calling all young women currently in 10th or 11th grade (Class of 2025 or 2026) interested in energy and sustainability!  Looking for a fun and supportive environment to connect with other young women who are interested in energy & sustainability?  Considering a future career in science, technology, engineering, or math?  Want to know more about energy, sustainability, and climate change? Interested in improving your leadership skills?

The Exelon Foundation STEM Academy is a free, week-long in-person event. Learn from women working in STEM and business leaders. Visit energy facilities. Explore sustainability, energy efficiency, renewable energy and climate change. Connect with like-minded peers.

• All participants will receive an iPad to use during the Academy.

• All participants will receive t-shirts to wear during the Academy.

• All participants will stay on-campus at the University of Maryland, College Park for the week.

Application deadline is April 11!

Click here for more information and to apply

Class of 2024 Financial Aid Virtual Information Night

Wednesday, April 17, 2024  |  6:30PM

College financial aid awards can be confusing and overwhelming. At this webinar, Rob Maddox, Director of the St. Mary's College of Maryland Office of Student Financial Services, will pull apart the mystery and help you understand what your financial aid award letters mean, and how to interpret them and apply the information to your family's situation in a meaningful way so you can make a smart decision about which colleges you can afford.

Hosted by Magruder High School.  All MCPS seniors & families are welcome!

Click here to register  |  Click here for the flyer

Summer Junior Leader Program - Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington, Germantown Branch 

Summer SSL opportunity for rising 9th graders-12th graders! We are calling all Junior Leaders to apply for our Summer Junior Leader program! Junior Leaders are volunteer club members (going into the 9th grade - 12th grade) who are interested in learning leadership skills and skills to work with youth. Each Junior Leader will be assigned to a Camp Counselor that they will assist with daily activities. The Junior Leader program allows our teen members to have an amazing summer, gain work experience and training, while earning SSL hours. 

All applicants must submit a completed application packet (application, essay, and 3 letters of recommendation) due by Friday, April 26, 2024. 

Click here for more information and the link to the application

Internships, Summer Programs, and Pre-College Programs

Internships, summer programs, and pre-college programs are a great way for student to explore post-high school options and gain valuable experience they can add to their resume.  Many summer programs have spring application deadlines, so start searching soon if you may be interested!  Explore the many options and opportunities from the list below:

• Summer Programs & Internships - List of summer programs and internships created by MCPS College & Career Information Coordinators.

Do you have questions about internships or would you like to learn more?  Please reach out to the internship coordinator at SVHS, Ms. Kim Skufca.