Welcome to the PTSA Weekly Blast |
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Nominations are now being accepted for the Teacher of the Year and Staff Member of the Year awards. The PTSA awards three awards yearly at the end-of-year school awards ceremony. It's a wonderful opportunity for students and parents to recognize our amazing Statesmen teachers, and staff. Parents, Students, and Marshall faculty/staff are welcome to nominate someone for the Teacher of the Year and Staff Member of the Year awards. The third award, Debbiew Witherow Award, is given to a graduating senior – nominated only by GCM faculty and staff members. These awards will be presented at the school awards ceremony at the end of the year.
The Teacher of the Year award aims to honor distinguished teachers by recognizing them for their excellence in the teaching profession. We encourage parents, students, and colleagues to submit a nomination form on behalf of a teacher who has impacted their life in a special way. You may nominate more than one teacher (please use separate forms).
The Staff Member of the Year award aims to honor staff members who provide exemplary service to the GCM Community. Staff members include Administration, Asst. Principals, Custodial and Maintenance, Food Service Staff, Guidance Counselors, Heath and Student Services, Librarians, Office Assistants, Security, Tech support, and other non-teacher related positions. You may nominate more than one staff member (please use separate forms).
If you want to nominate someone, please complete the appropriate Google Form (link below). The deadline for these nominations is midnight on Wednesday, April 12th, 2023, and voting on the nominations will take place at our April PTSA meeting.
Staff Member of the Year Award Google Form Link
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FCPS Offers No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for Students! |
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Did you see this AMAZING news?
FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to offer virtual mental health services to high school students via live video sessions. Starting Monday, April 10, parents/caregivers who have been struggling to find a therapist for their child or who notice changes in their child’s behavior will be able to connect them virtually with a licensed therapist.
Teletherapy services for students are short-term, evidence-based, and culturally responsive. Teletherapy is available on any device, Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Therapists will be locally-licensed clinicians, 50% of whom identify as Black, Indigenous, or people of color (BIPOC), and 40% of whom are bilingual. More than 15 languages are available.
Hazel Health’s licensed therapists can help students who are experiencing the following:
- Mood/behavior changes, lack of motivation, grief/loss.
- Anxiety, worry, fears.
- Bullying, sexual identity challenges, challenging peer and family relationships.
- Academic stress.
The first step for parents is to provide information through an opt-in form. Visit FCPS’ Teletherapy webpage for details.
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Order Spring Plants by March 31st! |
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The 2023 Spring Plant Sale is here! Choose from a variety of plants and blooms including marigolds, petunias, begonias, coleus, lantanas and more! You can purchase single plants, flats or hanging baskets.
Purchase today on MemberHub and pick up your order at school on May 6th.
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Boosters Mulch and FUNDrive This Weekend |
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Boosters Mulch & FUNDrive March 25!
Can you help load, drive or deliver mulch? We're looking for volunteers to make this day a success. Sign up here.
We will also be collecting for the FUNDrive, it's a great time to clean out those closets! The donation collection will be in the front parking lot of GCM. Drop your bags and grab some mulch!
Thank you for supporting the GCM Athletes!
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Criminal Justice and Cyber IT Career Fair |
On Tuesday, March 28th, 9 am-12 pm, Marshall Governor's STEM Academy will host Secure Your Future: Criminal Justice & Cyber/IT Career Fair in Marshall HS's Main Lobby foyer (Door 1). Students will engage with career fair exhibitors and learn about career pathways, employment opportunities, summer camps, enrichment, etc.
The following agencies/organizations are participating: Armed forces, CBP, FBI, TSA, Arlington Police, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue, Fairfax County's 911 Call Center, MC Dean, Marymount, NOVA, WVU, Year Up, etc.
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College Test Prep Opportunities |
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AUTHOR TALK -
"Helping Your Kids Build the Life They Want"
at McLean High School
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McLean High School Student Services and McLean PTSA presents:
Helping Your Kids Build a Life They Want: Parent Talk with Authors Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson
Thursday, March 30, 2023
6:30 – 7:30 PM
McLean High School Auditorium
No registration needed!
We all want our kids to be happy and successful in life. Too often, many parents feel that if kids aren’t pushed harder, they won’t be successful. But this can result in anxiety and depression, chronic stress, and a negative parent-child relationship.
Instead, let’s help our kids build a life they want – a life where success is defined by happiness, strong relationships, and overall wellness, and not simply by academic and career achievement. Bill and Ned will share strategies parents can use to help our kids achieve this life!
We welcome all Dranesville District FCPS parents to attend this informative session. If you are interested in learning about Bill and Ned’s work, please check out this podcast on achievement culture, as well as their books, linked below.
This is Your Brain on Achievement
The Self-Driven Child
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The Class of 2023 would like to thank the entire Marshall community for participating in the immensely successful Silent Auction this weekend! We are grateful for all who donated and bid on items and the volunteers who worked tirelessly for months to make this event such a success. You will be receiving instructions via e-mail for picking your items up.
Thank you for your support!
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Upcoming Events
Mar 22 - PTSA Meeting in the Library at 7 pm
Apr 3-7 - Spring Break
April 13 - End of Third Quarter, Two-Hour Early Release
April 14 - Student Holiday
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