Good Evening Seneca Valley Community,

I hope everyone had a good Memorial Day weekend!  The seniors had a great send off and senior picnic.  

Seniors the last day for you to turn in your work is Wednesday May 29th.  This allows us time to certify your grades and graduation requirements to allow you to walk on the Wednesday June 5th.

We will continue our state testing this week.

Our Test days are the following…

•                     Tuesday 5/28 – MAP - MATH

•                     Thursday 5/30 – MAP - READING

We will have a modified test bell schedule to accommodate for testing.

BELL SCHEDULES

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

Chromebook Inventory in Grades 9-11

Two weeks ago in English classes, students in grades 9-11 received notices indicating the MCPS asset tag & serial numbers of the device(s) currently assigned to them.  Students were asked to verify that our records accurately reflect the Chromebook they are using, and to report any discrepancies to Library Media Center staff for resolution.

Seniors: Download Your Google Data!

Graduating Seniors, your Montgomery County Public Schools Google Workspace account will become inactive prior to the first day of the 2024-2025 school year. After the first day of the new school year, you will no longer be able to check your Gmail or access Google Drive. It is recommended that you do a full data export from your Google Workspace account using Google Takeout before the start of next school year.

You can export and download your data from the Google products you use, like your email, calendar, and Drive files. In a few easy steps, create an archive to keep for your records or use the data in another service.

·  Go to the Google Takeout page. You may need to log in with your MCPS Google account. Products that have your data are automatically selected.

o If you don’t want to download data from a product, uncheck the box beside it.

o If you only want to download some of your data from a product, you may have the option to click List All data included. Then, you can uncheck the box next to data you don’t want to include.

·  Select Next step.

·  For "Delivery method," select Send download link via email.

·  Select Create export.

·  Google will email you a link to its location. Depending on the amount of information in your account, this process could take from a few minutes to a few days. Most people get the link to their archive the same day that they request it.

SVHS Celebrates 14 Early College Graduates

This past Friday, 14 of our amazing Screaming Eagles graduated from Montgomery College's Early College program.

These impressive students earned their associate's degree 2 ½ weeks before receiving their high school diplomas! 

Early College students complete their 11th and 12th grade years of high school while simultaneously completing their first two years of college.  They graduate with an associate's degree from MC as well as a Maryland State High School diploma.

The Seneca Valley graduating class of 2024 has the most Early College graduates that it has ever had, doubling the total number from last year. 

Congratulations to these wonderful, ambitious students and their families!

Rayn Anwar AA DEGREE COMPUTER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGIES 

Sahana Audhithan AAS DEGREE BIOTECHNOLOGY

Folashade Epebinu AS DEGREE GENERAL ENGINEERING

Feben Fekadu AS DEGREE GENERAL ENGINEERING

Derek Gomez AS DEGREE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE

Jillian Holmes AA DEGREE BUSINESS

Tara Murugesan AA DEGREE COMPUTER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGIES

Jasmine Nguyen AA DEGREE COMPUTER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGIES

Ilyas Rehman AA DEGREE COMPUTER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGIES

Anna Ross AAT DEGREE ELEMENTARY ED

Faith Thomas AA DEGREE BEHAVIORAL

Jed Ivan Valenzuela AA DEGREE COMPUTER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGIES

McKenna Varga AAS DEGREE RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY (X-RAY TECH)

Aiden Wood-Bland AAS DEGREE CYBERSECURITY

2024-25 Course Requests Review

It is hard to believe that this school year is almost over, and School Counselors are already working hard to prepare for a fantastic year at SV next year! In preparation for the 2024-25 school year, students and families are encouraged to review their student course requests by visiting the “Course Request” tab on StudentVUE or ParentVUE. A reminder that at this point, these are course requests, and not actual schedules. If you have any questions about your course requests, please reach out to your student’s Counselor and they will be happy to assist. 

Summer School Information

Registration for Session 1 of MCPS Summer School is going on now! Students have multiple options for taking summer classes this year, including in-person classes at Seneca Valley (Regional Summer School) and virtual/online classes (Central Summer School). Students may take up to 2 classes per session (either one in-person and one online class, or two online classes). Session 1 runs from June 26-July 16.

Who is eligible? Any MCPS high school student in need of replacing or taking original credit for graduation required courses. Course requests will be approved by each student’s counselor to ensure proper course enrollment.

How do I register? Parent & guardians will register their student through ParentVUE.

When is the deadline to register? The registration deadline for Session 1 is May 31. 

Where can I find more information? Comprehensive information can be found here:https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/extendedhours/summerschool/

If you have any questions, please reach out to your student's Counselor. 

Ian Yarmus

Resource Counselor

Seneca Valley High School

240-740-6428

Seneca Valley Caregivers of Seniors:

Your Senior is less than a month 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

Dual Enrollment/Jump Start to College

Registration for Fall 2024 is now open! 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 for more information 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!  Seneca Valley will be holding 3 college classes during the 7th & 8th periods and in addition, there are more than 500 classes to choose from on campus and online. 

Stacey Blaine

Part-time Dual Enrollment Program Assistant

Seneca Valley High School

Room 2107B

Dear Seneca Valley High School Community,

Are you passionate about supporting our school's athletic and extracurricular programs? Do you have leadership skills and a desire to make a positive impact? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

The Seneca Valley High School Boosters is currently seeking individuals to fill the roles of President and Secretary on our Board. As key members of our organization, the President and Secretary play vital roles in shaping the direction of our efforts to support our student athletes and school community.

As President, you will have the opportunity to lead the Boosters in strategic planning, fundraising initiatives, and community outreach efforts. You will work closely with fellow board members, athletic directors, coaches, and volunteers to ensure the success of our programs.

As Secretary, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate records of meetings, managing communications, and assisting with administrative tasks. Your attention to detail and organizational skills will be invaluable in helping the Boosters achieve our goals.

No prior experience is necessary for these positions, as training will be provided to support you in your role. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to our school and support our students in their extracurricular endeavors.

The deadline to apply for these positions is May 15, 2024. To express your interest or learn more about the responsibilities and expectations associated with these roles, please contact boosterssenecavalley@gmail.com

We look forward to welcoming individuals who are eager to join us in our mission to enhance the Seneca Valley High School experience for all students. Together, we can make a difference!

Message from the PTSA

PTSA Meeting: We look forward to seeing you at our next PTSA meeting on Tuesday, May 21st from 6:30pm-to-8:00pm. Your voice is valuable and it matters! This is a great opportunity for parents, guardians, and students to provide feedback, express concerns, or just ask questions. We look forward to seeing you there! 

Planning Ahead: The PTSA is looking for nominations for all Executive Board positions for the 2024-2025 school year. See list below. The PTSA plays a vital role in keeping parents, the community and the school connected and we want this to continue. Continuing work benefits the students and the school community as a whole. However, to make this possible, we need dedicated and passionate parents to take the reins and continue this much needed work. You will not be alone, you will have lots of help as you transition and learn should you choose to take on one of these amazing roles. We ask that you give whatever time you can. If you are interested, please send an email to svhsptsapres@gmail.com. 

• President

• 1st Vice President (community relation focus)

• 2nd Vice President (Fundraising and communication focus)

• Treasurer

• Secretary

If being on the board is not your thing, we also need help to lead/chair some of our committees as well. If you would like to learn more about any of the committees below, please email svhsptsapres@gmail.com. 

• Membership Committee (Involvement - beginning of the school year through early January) 

• Staff Appreciation Committee (Involvement - Several times throughout the school year)

• Fundraising Committee (Involvement - Ongoing throughout the school year)

• After Prom Committee (Involvement - late fall through event date)

Connect with the SVHS community by joining the PTSA’s  Facebook page. 

Got Questions for the PTSA? Please feel free to email us at svhsptsapres@gmail.com 

Have a great week! 

SVHS PTSA 💚💛

We’re #SVPROUD!

Thanks,

Chantal

Message from the Boosters

The Boosters will have an open meeting to conduct an election for our secretary position on MAY 30th at 6:30 PM,  The meeting will be held in the Media Center.  ALL members who wish to vote are encouraged to attend.

This will be an in person only meeting.   

Candidates for Secretary:

     Ann Wickson/Leslie Estrada  (shared role)

     Suzanne Lenihan

Both candidates will have time to speak and discuss their goals at the meeting- then all active members in good standing will vote.

Look forward to seeing our members on Thursday night!!!! 

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SILENT AUCTION

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.

VOLUNTEER WITH THE BOOSTERS:

VOLUNTEER. We are currently trying to fill volunteer positions for the 27-winter sports home activities.  Parents and kids (SSL hours given) are encouraged to volunteer.  With a little help we will have concession and spirit wear sales open at each event.  As you know, the money we make goes back to the kids.

PLEASE contact Rob Duda at 301-523-2781, robduda@verizon.net, boosterssenecavalley@gmail,com or use the sign up link below.

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/ 

Notes From the SVHS College and Career Center

Grad Activities & Dates

Class of 2024 Graduation Rehearsal (Mandatory)

• Monday, June 3rd, at 7:45 am in the SVHS Cafeteria

Class of 2024 Graduation

• Wednesday, June 5th, at 2pm at UMBC Arena

Visit the SVHS Senior Class Page for more information about graduation rehearsal and other end-of-year activities.

Financial Aid - Next Steps

Continue to monitor your MDCAPS account for state aid!  Including aid for Montgomery College.  If students have yet to fill out their FAFSA, I would strongly encourage them to complete ASAP!  This includes students planning to attend Montgomery College or a trade/vocational school.

• FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) / Federal Aid - Monitor your FAFSA account, and check on any potential aid you have been awarded (Pell Grant) via the FAFSA Submission Summary.

• MHEC (Maryland Higher Education Commission) / State Aid - Monitor your MDCAPS account if you are considering any schools in Maryland, including Montgomery College.

If students have yet to fill out their FAFSA, I would strongly encourage them to complete ASAP!  This includes students planning to attend Montgomery College or a trade/vocational school.

Review the 2023-24 SV Financial Aid Guide for Seniors for more information and instructions. 

Mandatory Senior Exit Survey

If you happen to miss Mr. Nalda’s presentation in your English class, please see the link below with instructions on how to complete the mandatory Senior Exit Survey.  This is especially important for us to confirm where you plan to attend college if that is your plan.  This helps us confirm where to send your final transcript.

Class of 2024 Senior Exit Survey Instructions

See Mr. Nalda if you have any questions. 

Rising Senior Presentations

Attention Rising Seniors!  Starting at the end of May, counselors will be visiting your English classes to go over post-high school options, give an overview of the college application process, and go over the basics of financial aid.  You don’t want to miss this important presentation!

Dates and times will be communicated to students soon!

Upcoming Scholarships 

• June 01 - American College Foundation (ACF) Visionary Scholarship - five awards ranging from $1,000-$2,500; grades 9-12; student’s most recent high school transcript; 500-word essay on “Why College is Important to Me”. 

• June 10 - Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program - $1,000 award(s); juniors & seniors; write an essay of 500-1,000 words on your educational career and life goals. 

Scholarships for Students Attending Montgomery College

June 05 - The Herb Block Scholarship - up to 100 last dollar awards that cover tuition, school fees, books and transportation; attend Montgomery College; DACA, MD Dreamers, and Virginia Dreamers are eligible to apply; no GPA cut off; need to have a high school diploma or a GED to apply.

June 30 - MC Foundation Scholarships - awards range from $500 - $2,500; for all graduating seniors planning to attend Montgomery College; complete this application in order to be considered for all scholarship opportunities! 

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

SAT Results

Results from SAT Day should be available to students in their College Board account.  Students will need to sign in order to access.  If students are having issues accessing their account, they should reach out to College Board for assistance.   

• View your SAT scores and score report from your College Board account

• College Board Student Account Help

• https://about.collegeboard.org/contact-us

Other Info & Opportunities

Celebrate Juneteenth: Find the HBCU for You!  

Tuesday, June 11 | 8 PM ET

Family, celebrate Juneteenth this year with Real Talk as we uncover how to find the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) that is right for you!

Family, celebrate Juneteenth this year with BigFuture’s Real Talk! Did you know Juneteenth (June 19, 1865) was when slavery officially ended for ALL Black people in the US? Tap in during this special #RealTalkTuesday to discover the rich history of this holiday and how it relates to the invaluable educational opportunities offered by Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). We’re bringing you an all-star panel featuring an HBCU administrator and Black college students (who always keep it real) and sharing how to compare colleges to find the best HBCU using BigFuture’s free resources.

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

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. 

College & Career Center Monthly Newsletter - May/June

Library Media News:  After School Hours Change 6/3, All Books Due 6/4

• Because the last day for the after school activity bus is this Thursday, May 30th, the Library Media Center will begin closing at 3:30 pm each day beginning on June 3rd.

• With the end of the year approaching, the final due date for library books and materials is June 4th.  On June 6th, students will receive reminders of outstanding materials.  All library books not returned by the last day of school will be converted to obligations this summer.   

• Upcoming Events in the LMC

  1. • Through May 31st: Asian Pacific Islander Desi Americans, Jewish Americans, Mental Health Awareness, and Military Appreciation reading promotions