Daily Announcements. June 13, 2016

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1 Daily Announcements June 13, 2016 Yearbooks are still on sale in the main office for $ All students participating in the Book Swap please come to the library at the beginning of 8 th period. June 10, 2016 SUMMER SEND OFF!!! The PTO is hosting a Summer Send Off for all Simpson Middle School students on Friday, June 10 from 7-9pm. The extra yearbooks are on sale in the Main Office. The cost is $32.00 please have exact change. Reminder to 8th grade FACS students to wear your tie-dye shirts on MONDAY June 13 th. Students enrolled in chorus for the school year-we have the opportunity to sing at a Washington Nationals Game on October 1. See Mrs. Curtis for details. Forms and Money are due TODAY. All 7th, 8th, and 3D Design art students: Please make sure you pick up your art work from Mrs. Barry's room. 7th Grade Art Students, there are still so many paper mache animals left in the room it feels like a zoo! Avid students and teachers, see you at lunch for our avid end of year banquet. We are excited to celebrate the end of the year with you! Important announcement from the library! Due to the SOL schedule the date of our Book Swap has been moved to Monday, June 13 th. Keep bringing your books in! Thank you! June 9, 2016 SUMMER SEND OFF!!! The PTO is hosting a Summer Send Off for all Simpson Middle School students on Friday, June 10 from 7-9pm. Deadline to purchase

2 tickets has been extended to Friday morning! Come celebrate with your classmates! The extra yearbooks go on sale tomorrow (Friday) at 8:00 am in the Main Office the cost is $32.00 please have exact change. Mr. McGrady's class won the soda tabs drive. The soda tabs were sent over to River Bend MS to help the Ronald McDonald House. Popsicles will be delivered to Mr. McGrady's classes on Friday and Monday. Reminder to 8th grade FACS students to wear your tie-dye shirts on MONDAY June 13 th. 6th Grade Band concerts tonight. Gold Band needs to be at school, in concert dress, at 6:00 pm. Gold Concert starts at 6:30 pm. Blue Band needs to be at school, in concert dress, at 7:30 pm. Blue Concert starts at 8 pm. Students enrolled in chorus for the school year-we have the opportunity to sing at a Washington Nationals Game on October 1. See Mrs. Curtis for details. Forms and Money are due TOMORROW. SOL RETAKES ARE AS FOLLOWS Day Lab A Lab B Lab D Library M-3 A-13 Thursday, 6/9 Friday, 6/10 English 8 Alg I (grade Science 8 Math 6 & 7 Sped Small Sped Small Group 7 only) Group Lapetoda Herrin Herring Kennedy O'Conner Yorkshire Fawcett Jeane Vlcheck Prekumar Malloy Science 8 Sped Small Sped Small Group Group Civics 8 Kennedy O'Connor Yorkshire Herring Prekumar Lapetoda June 8, 2016 Gold Band rehearsal TODAY. Latino Student Association members. There will be a banquet rehearsal after school TODAY in the cafeteria. We will be going over all the details for the banquet on Jan. 13th. Ole!

3 This is a reminder that there will be a Math-7 after-school review session TODAY after school for students who will be taking the retake tomorrow. Again, this is only for students who will be taking the test tomorrow. Thanks! Chess Club members competing at Smart s Mill tomorrow need to bring Mr. Runfola your permission forms. Students enrolled in chorus for the school year-we have the opportunity to sing at a Washington Nationals Game on October 1. See Mrs. Curtis for details. Forms and Money are due THIS FRIDAY June 10. SUMMER SEND OFF!!! The PTO is hosting a Summer Send Off for all Simpson Middle School students on Friday, June 10 from 7-9pm. This is a drop off event. Flyers went home on Tuesday, May 31 st to all students. Please fill out the permission form and return to school ASAP. Extra forms are available in the school office or on the Simpson website under PTO. This is a night for all Simpson students to celebrate with friends and enjoy lots of food, music, Just Dance, corn hole and volleyball games and 3 interactive inflatables!!! AVID Students, we have our AVID end-of year lunch on Friday. You do not need to pack or buy lunch that day. See you there! SOL RETAKES ARE AS FOLLOWS TOMORROW Day Lab A Lab B Lab D Library M-3 A-13 Thursday, 6/9 Friday, 6/10 English 8 Alg I (grade Science 8 Math 6 & 7 Sped Small Sped Small Group 7 only) Group Lapetoda Herrin Herring Kennedy O'Conner Yorkshire Fawcett Jeane Vlcheck Prekumar Malloy Science 8 Sped Small Sped Small Group Group Civics 8 Kennedy O'Connor Yorkshire Herring Prekumar Lapetoda June 7, 2016 Band Rehearsals this Week: TODAY-Blue Band, Wednesday-Gold Band. Latino Student Association members. There will be a banquet rehearsal after school on June 8th, 2016 in the cafeteria. We will be going over all the details for the banquet on Jan. 13th. Ole! This is a reminder that there will be a Math-7 after-school review session TOMORROW after school for students who will be taking the retake on

4 Thursday. Again, this is only for students who will be taking the test on Thursday. Thanks! Chess Club members competing at Smart s Mill on Thursday need to bring Mr. Runfola your permission forms. Wednesday, 6/8 Thursday, 6/9 SUMMER SEND OFF!!! The PTO is hosting a Summer Send Off for all Simpson Middle School students on Friday, June 10 from 7-9pm. This is a drop off event. Flyers went home on Tuesday, May 31 st to all students. Please fill out the permission form and return to school ASAP. Extra forms are available in the school office or on the Simpson website under PTO. This is a night for all Simpson students to celebrate with friends and enjoy lots of food, music, Just Dance, corn hole and volleyball games and 3 interactive inflatables!!! SOL RETAKES BEGIN TOMORROW Math 8 Alg I (grade 8 only) Civics 8 LA 6 & 7 Sped Small Sped Small Group Group Jackson Herrin Herring Kennedy O'Conner Gallegoes Yorkshire Nibbelink Malloy Lapetoda PreKumar Malloy English 8 Alg I (grade 7 only) Science 8 Math 6 & 7 Sped Small Sped Small Group Group Lapetoda Herrin Herring Kennedy O'Conner Yorkshire Fawcett Lapetoda Prekumar Malloy Friday, 6/10 Science 8 Sped Small Sped Small Group Group Civics 8 Kennedy O'Connor Yorkshire Herring Prekumar Lapetoda June 6, 2016 Chess Club will meet today after school. Band Rehearsals this Week: Monday-Gold Band, Tuesday-Blue Band, Wednesday- Gold Band. Latino Student Association members. There will be a banquet rehearsal on June 8th, 2016 in the cafeteria. We will be going over all the details for the banquet on Jan. 13th. Ole! SUMMER SEND OFF!!! The PTO is hosting a Summer Send Off for all Simpson Middle School students on Friday, June 10 from 7-9pm. This is a drop off event. Flyers went home on Tuesday, May 31 st to all students. Please fill out the

5 permission form and return to school ASAP. Extra forms are available in the school office or on the Simpson website under PTO. This is a night for all Simpson students to celebrate with friends and enjoy lots of food, music, Just Dance, corn hole and volleyball games and 3 interactive inflatables!!! Important announcement from the library -Due to the SOL schedule the date of our Book Swap has been moved to Monday, June 13th. Keep bringing your books in! THANK YOU! The last day to turn in your soda tabs to your History or Civics teacher is TOMORROW! June 3, 2016 SUMMER SEND OFF!!! The PTO is hosting a Summer Send Off for all Simpson Middle School students on Friday, June 10 from 7-9pm. This is a drop off event. Flyers went home on Tuesday, May 31 st to all students. Please fill out the permission form and return to school ASAP. Extra forms are available in the school office or on the Simpson website under PTO. This is a night for all Simpson students to celebrate with friends and enjoy lots of food, music, Just Dance, corn hole and volleyball games and 3 interactive inflatables!!! AVID Students, we have our last reading buddies visit today. Please leave lunch a few minutes early and meet by the doors at 1:45. Attention 8th grade students attending the Kings Dominion field trip. You need to arrive at Simpson at 7am tomorrow. Please bring money for two meals at the park and snacks for the bus ride. Please see Mr. Bonner with any questions. June 2, 2016 SUMMER SEND OFF!!! The PTO is hosting a Summer Send Off for all Simpson Middle School students on Friday, June 10 from 7-9pm. This is a drop off event. Flyers went home on Tuesday, May 31 st to all students. Please fill out the permission form and return to school ASAP. Extra forms are available in the school office or on the Simpson website under PTO. This is a night for all Simpson students to celebrate with friends and enjoy lots of food, music, Just Dance, corn hole and volleyball games and 3 interactive inflatables!!! Attention 8th grade FACS students. Please remember to bring in your 100% cotton white t-shirt for our tie dye project. They are needed by Friday.

6 Mark your calendars! 2 weeks from today, on June 8 th Simpson will be having our End of Year Book Swap! Bring your books to the library as soon as possible. REMEMBER, books must be gently read and on the middle school reading level. June 1, 2016 The Spring Chorus Concert is tonight at 7 pm at Loudoun County High School. Come support your friends in chorus. 6th/7th grade call time is 6:30 pm. 8th/Select call time is 6:00. NO Math 6 Connections today after school. NO Math 7 Connections today after school. NO Math 8 Connections today after school. There WILL be Algebra Connections ~ ONLY for students who will be retaking the Algebra SOL. Algebra Connections will be in Room A-6. 6 th Grade Blue Band Rehearsal TODAY! SUMMER SEND OFF!!! The PTO is hosting a Summer Send Off for all Simpson Middle School students on Friday, June 10 from 7-9pm. This is a drop off event. Flyers went home on Tuesday, May 31 st to all students. Please fill out the permission form and return to school ASAP. Extra forms are available in the school office or on the Simpson website under PTO. This is a night for all Simpson students to celebrate with friends and enjoy lots of food, music, Just Dance, corn hole and volleyball games and 3 interactive inflatables!!! Attention 8th grade FACS students. Please remember to bring in your 100% cotton white t-shirt for our tie dye project. They are needed by Friday. Mark your calendars! 2 weeks from today, on June 8 th Simpson will be having our End of Year Book Swap! Bring your books to the library as soon as possible. REMEMBER, books must be gently read and on the middle school reading level. May 31, 2016 Attention LSA members we have our last meeting TODAY afterschool in the auditorium. Also don t forget to ask your parents to RSVP for the LSA banquet on June 13th. Ole! PARTE' for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes! Our last meeting of the year will be held TODAY after school. Come celebrate with us whether you have come once or all year! All welcome with a signed permission slip! Hope to see you there!!!!! Select Chorus rehearsal today in the choir room.

7 8th Grade Band has rehearsal after school today. 6th grade Blue Band has rehearsal after school on Wednesday, June 1 Attention 8th grade FACS students. Please remember to bring in your 100% cotton white t-shirt for our tie dye project. They are needed by Friday. Mrs Allens 7th grade FACS students should report to the 8th grade kitchen for class today, as SOL's are taking place in the module lab. Mark your calendars! On June 8 th Simpson will be having our End of Year Book Swap! Bring your books to the library as soon as possible. REMEMBER, books must be gently read and on the middle school reading level. May 27, 2016 Attention LSA members. We will have our last meeting on Tuesday, afterschool in the auditorium. Also don t forget to ask your parents to RSVP for the LSA banquet on June 13th. Ole! PARTE' for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes! Our last meeting of the year will be held on TUESDAY, 5/31. Come celebrate with us whether you have come once or all year! All welcome with a signed permission slip! Hope to see you there!!!!! Attention 8th grade FACS students. Please remember to bring in your 100% cotton white t-shirt for our tie dye project. They are needed by Friday. Remember to turn in soda tabs to your History/Civics teachers! The winning class will get popsicles in June. Mr. McGrady s class is in the lead with 6 bags, Ms. Edwards is in 2 nd place with 5 bags and Mr. Ludwig is in 3 rd place with 3 bags. Keep those tabs coming! May 26, 2016 Attention LSA members. We will have our last meeting on Tuesday, afterschool in the auditorium. Also don t forget to ask your parents to RSVP for the LSA banquet on June 13th. Ole! Select Chorus: You have rehearsal today in the choir room. Mark your calendars! 2 weeks from today, on June 8 th Simpson will be having our End of Year Book Swap! Bring your books to the library as soon as possible. REMEMBER, books must be gently read and on the middle school reading level. Remember to turn in soda tabs to your History/Civics teachers! The winning class will get popsicles in June. Mr. McGrady s class is in the lead with 6 bags, Ms.

8 Edwards is in 2 nd place with 5 bags and Mr. Ludwig is in 3 rd place with 3 bags. Keep those tabs coming! May 25, th grade chorus: You have after school rehearsal today in the AUDITORIUM Mark your calendars! 2 weeks from today, on June 8 th Simpson will be having our End of Year Book Swap! Bring your books to the library as soon as possible. REMEMBER, books must be gently read and on the middle school reading level. Remember to turn in soda tabs to your History/Civics teachers! The winning class will get popsicles in June. Mr. McGrady s class is in the lead with 6 bags, Ms. Edwards is in 2 nd place with 5 bags and Mr. Ludwig is in 3 rd place with 3 bags. Keep those tabs coming! May 24, 2016 There is 8th grade band rehearsal today after school. Fellowship of Christian Athletes will be canceled today. LAST meeting (Celebration) will be on Tuesday, May 31! Whether you attended a few times or all year, ALL are welcome with a signed permission slip. 7th grade chorus: You have after school rehearsal today in the BAND ROOM. AVID Students, if you have a device, bring it to class today for our Kahoots science review. REMINDER: Sol testing is in progress. The schedule can be found here in the school newsletter. May 23, 2016 Today is the last day for Running Club! Reminder! The last Art Club meeting will be held TODAY for 6th, 7th, & 8th grade members. We'll see you in Art rooms 1 & 3 at 1st bell! 8th grade chorus: You have after school rehearsal today in the AUDITORIUM. AVID Students and Teachers, Please wear your AVID shirts tomorrow! Please remember to turn in soda tabs to your History/Civics teachers. The class that collects the most tabs, will get popsicles in June.

9 Attention 8th Grade Art Students: Jackson Pollick day will be Tuesday, May 24th and Wednesday, May 25th during art class. Please dress accordingly. REMINDER: Sol testing is in progress. The schedule can be found here in the school newsletter. May 20, 2016 AVID Students, today is the last day to print your books. Come work on your books during lunch if needed. Congratulations to the following 8th grade cupcake war winners. 5th block - Sara Hylton, Lehia Pomales and Kayla Elahi with their Chocolate Zucchini cupcakes. 8th block Ashley Barnhardt, Claudia Castro and Sydney Flynn with their "Stroreo" cupcake. Thank you to all the faculty who helped judge this year! We hope you enjoyed your time with us yesterday! Please remember to turn in soda tabs to your History/Civics teachers. The class that collects the most tabs, will get popsicles in June. REMINDER: Sol testing is in progress. The schedule can be found here in the school newsletter. May 19, 2016 Select Chorus: You have rehearsal TODAY in the chorus room after school. Please remember to turn in soda tabs to your History/Civics teachers. The class that collects the most tabs, will get popsicles in June. Mr. McGrady s class is in the lead! May 18, th grade chorus: You have after school rehearsal today in the AUDITORIUM. Select Chorus will rehearse TOMORROW. AVID Students, we have reading buddies today. Please meet by the doors after lunch!

10 LSA members will be having a special meeting TODAY during lunch to discuss the end of year banquet. Teachers if you d like to buy a LSA t-shirt, the order must be placed by May 27 th. Please see Melina Rodriguez regarding the ordering process. REMINDER: Sol testing is in progress. The schedule can be found here in the school newsletter. May 17, th grade chorus: You have after school rehearsal today in the BAND ROOM. 7 th Grade Chorus will have rehearsal TOMORROW in the Auditorium. Select Chorus: No after school rehearsal today-rehearsal has been moved to Thursdays for the next 2 weeks. LSA members will be having a special meeting on Wednesday, May 18 th during lunch to discuss the end of year banquet. Teachers if you d like to buy a LSA t-shirt, the order must be placed by May 27 th. Please see Melina Rodriguez regarding the ordering process. Fellowship of Christian Athletes will be meeting TODAY, in the Gym, first bell. Hope to see you there! REMINDER: Sol testing is in progress. The schedule can be found here in the school newsletter. May 16, th Grade Chorus has rehearsal today in the band room. 6 th Grade Chorus will have rehearsal on Tuesday in the band room. 7 th Grade Chorus will have rehearsal on Wednesday in the Auditorium. LSA members will be having a special meeting on Wednesday, May 18 th during lunch to discuss the end of year banquet. Teachers if you d like to buy a LSA t-shirt, the order must be placed by May 27 th. Please see Melina Rodriguez regarding the ordering process. Algebra Students: Today s after school SOL Review will be held in Mr. Black s and Mr. Elhai s classrooms. The review will start on second bell. You need to have turned in a signed permission form to attend. REMINDER: Sol testing is in progress. The schedule can be found here in the school newsletter.

11 May 13, th Grade Art Students, please remember to RSVP to the Art Awards Banquet thru Phoenix. Banquet is Wednesday June 8 th from 6-8PM. Please RSVP by today, 5/13!!! Thank you! Remember to please turn in the soda tabs to your history/civics teachers. The winning class will get popsicles in June. Mr. McGrady's class is in the lead. REMINDER: Sol testing begins on Monday. The schedule can be found here in the school newsletter. May 12, th Grade Art Students, please remember to RSVP to the Art Awards Banquet thru Phoenix. Banquet is Wednesday June 8 th from 6-8PM. Please RSVP by this Friday, 5/13!!! Thank you! Remember to please turn in the soda tabs to your history/civics teachers. The winning class will get popsicles in June. Mr. McGrady's class is in the lead. REMINDER: Sol testing begins on Monday. The schedule can be found here in the school newsletter. May 11, 2016 Students: The after school Algebra SOL Review will be held today in Mr. Black's classroom (Room A-4) and Ms. Mullen's classroom (Room A-5). This review will start on second bell. You must have turned in a signed permission form to attend. Mrs. Marks is offering lunchtime SOL review today during 7th and 8th grade lunch. Remember to please turn in the soda tabs to your history/civics teachers. The winning class will get popsicles in June. Mr. McGrady's class is in the lead. 8 th Grade Art Students, please remember to RSVP to the Art Awards Banquet thru Phoenix. Banquet is Wednesday June 8 th from 6-8PM. Please RSVP by this Friday, 5/13!!! Thank you! May 10, 2016

12 Attention Algebra students: The Algebra SOL review scheduled for today after school will be held in Mr. Elhai's room (A-3) and Mrs. Nibbelink's room (A-6). You must have turned in a signed permission form to attend. The review session will start on 2nd bell. Fellowship of Christian Athletes WILL be meeting today after school on first bell. Hope to see you there! Student Council (SCA) will be having their last meeting of the year on Tuesday May 10th. Second bell in computer Lab B. 8 th Grade Art Students, please remember to RSVP to the Art Awards Banquet thru Phoenix. Banquet is Wednesday June 8 th from 6-8PM. Please RSVP by this Friday, 5/13!!! Thank you! 8 th Grade Art Students, please remember to RSVP to the Art Awards Banquet thru Phoenix. Banquet is Wednesday June 8 th from 6-8PM. Please RSVP by this Friday, 5/13!!! Thank you! ATTENTION STUDENTS ON BUS 310.YOU ARE ON FIRST BELL AS USUAL.NOT 2 ND BELL LIKE THE BUS DRIVE TOLD YOU! 310 is on first bell! May 9, 2016 Science Club will be canceling their last meeting on May 10th due to SOL Reviews. Student Council (SCA) will be having their last meeting of the year on Tuesday May 10th. Second bell in computer Lab B. May 6, 2016 There are no new announcements for today. Have a GREAT WEEKEND! May 5, 2016 Attention, Mrs. Wilfong s students! Your proposals to the International Monetary Fund went very well, and there were three top presenters. The winners of the FICTIONAL $100 billion dollar grant for their nations are: Cameroon (Bria Sledjeski, Cameron Suttie, and Davis Taliaferro) Botswana (Sejal Gupta and Sarah Jiminez) Chad (Mia Deladurantaye, Sara Fedor, Sophia Kuzminski, and Katherine Ludwig)

13 Congratulations to all of our teams; you will receive your scoresheets in class today and tomorrow. Reminder to all guitar, orchestra and chorus students participating in the Hershey Park trip tomorrow morning. Please arrive at 5:10am in concert dress for loading of instruments and attendance check. Thank You and see you in the morning. May 4, 2016 Attention 8th Graders!!! TODAY is the last LCHS Color Guard interest meeting in the cafeteria after school from 3:30-4:30. Attention Algebra Students: Today's after school Algebra SOL review session will be held in Mr. Black's classroom (room A-4) on 2nd bell. You must have turned in a signed permission form to attend. After school Algebra SOL review sessions will be held again next week on Monday and Wednesday. Math 8 Connections will be held in Lab D today. Algebra Connections will SOL Review and it will be held in Room A-4 (Mr. Black's classroom) May 3, 2016 Attention 8th Graders!!! There will be a LCHS Color Guard interest meeting TODAY and TOMORROW in the cafeteria after school from 3:30-4:30. Come check it out! The bowling club will be taking their final trip of the year on TODAY! Members you are to report to the lobby by 3:00. Teachers please dismiss members at 2:55. A list of members is included on today s Attendance. Fellowship of Christian Athletes will be CANCELED for today. Hope to see you at our next meeting on Tuesday, 5/10! Mr. V Math 6 SOL review Tuesday and Thursday at 8 am. Mr V Accelerated Math 6/7 SOL review Wednesdays at 8 am Congrats to Mr. Jackson's 6th grade history class for winning the April Drive. Students going to the Spanish Field Trip will meet in room M-5 on First Bell May 2, 2016 Attention 8th Graders!!! There will be a LCHS Color Guard interest meeting tomorrow and Wednesday in the cafeteria after school from 3:30-4:30. Come check it out!

14 The bowling club will be taking their final trip of the year on Tuesday May 3rd. Members you are to report to the lobby by 3:00. Teachers please dismiss members at 2:55. A list of members will be included in Tuesday's Attendance. Attention Algebra students: There will be an after school SOL review session today in Mr. Elhai's room (room A-3) on second bell. You need a signed permission form to attend. AVID students, remember to do a TRF today. This will be your last one for a while so make it a good one! April 29, 2016 Attention LSA members. There is a sign-up sheet in A-13 for the end of year banquet. Any questions see Natalie. Also there is a sign-up sheet for the service project. Any questions see Alex Gonzales. Thanks. This is a reminder for all Math-7 students! Every Monday and Wednesday after school, we are having our SOL review sessions. See you there! Ms. Wilfong's A-day students: Your presentations are being moved. They will now take place on Monday, May 2. Please see Mrs. Wilfong with any questions. April 28, 2016 Attention LSA members. There is a sign-up sheet in A-13 for the end of year banquet. Any questions see Natalie. Also there is a sign-up sheet for the service project. Any questions see Alex Gonzales. Thanks. Ms. Wilfong's A-day students: Your presentations are being moved. They will now take place on Monday, May 2. Please see Mrs. Wilfong with any questions. Congratulations to Oliver Olsen, Nick Cheshire, and Matthew Booker for being selected for the VBODA District 16 Middle School Jazz Band. They will perform on Saturday, April 30 with other countywide students selected for this prestigous honor. This is a reminder for all Math-7 students! Every Monday and Wednesday after school, we are having our SOL review sessions. See you there! April 27, 2016

15 ATTENTION 8 TH GRADERS! There will be a Freshman Athlete Information Meeting TONIGHT at the HS in the gym at 7:00PM. If you plan on playing a sport or are thinking about playing a sport next year, you and your parents should attend this meeting! Attention LSA members. There is a sign-up sheet in A-13 for the end of year banquet. Any questions see Natalie. Also there is a sign-up sheet for the service project. Any questions see Alex Gonzales. Thanks. 8th grade chorus: You have after school rehearsal TODAY! Math 8 Connections will be held after school today in Lab D. Algebra Connections will be held in Room A-6. Ms. Wilfong's A-day students: Your presentations are being moved. They will now take place on Monday, May 2. Please see Mrs. Wilfong with any questions. Paint the Plow contest entries are due to the art teachers TODAY by the end of school! April 26, 2016 Attention 8th Graders!!! There will be a LCHS Color Guard interest meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday this week in the cafeteria after school from 3:30-4:30 and then again on May 3rd and 4th. Come check it out! ATTENTION 8 TH GRADERS! There will be a Freshman Athlete Information Meeting this Wednesday evening at the HS in the gym at 7:00PM. If you plan on playing a sport or are thinking about playing a sport next year, you and your parents should attend this meeting! Attention LSA members. There is a sign-up sheet in A-13 for the end of year banquet. Any questions see Natalie. Also there is a sign-up sheet for the service project. Any questions see Alex Gonzales. Thanks. AVID students-please go to Ms. Sheridan's room today for AVID. See you there. Paint the Plow contest entries are due to the art teachers by this Wednesday at end of school! April 25, 2016 Attention 8th Graders!!! There will be a LCHS Color Guard interest meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday this week in the cafeteria after school from 3:30-4:30 and then again on May 3rd and 4th. Come check it out!

16 Algebra students: After school SOL review will begin this week. Today's SOL review will be in Mr. Elhai's room in A3. Please bring your permission forms in order to attend. Chess Club TODAY after school in the cafeteria after 2 nd bell. ATTENTION 8 TH GRADERS! There will be a Freshman Athlete Information Meeting this Wednesday evening at the HS in the gym at 7:00PM. If you plan on playing a sport or are thinking about playing a sport next year, you and your parents should attend this meeting! Mrs. Wilfong's A-day 7th-graders: Please be sure to see your teacher for any necessary lunch passes. You will be giving your presentations in class on Thursday, even though you're missing class tomorrow. Yearbook Pre-sale orders end on MONDAY. Go to the schools web page to order your copy today. SCA April donation drive is travel size, small sized or disposal size personal care items. All donations will go to the Local USO to help our Troops. Please turn in all donations to your History or Civics teachers. PRIZE: 45 minutes free time outside w/ treat. Congratulations to the Solo & Ensemble with almost 70 participants, they earned all Superior/Excellent ratings! April 22, 2016 Yearbook Pre-sale orders end on MONDAY. Go to the schools web page to order your copy today. SCA April donation drive is travel size, small sized or disposal size personal care items. All donations will go to the Local USO to help our Troops. Please turn in all donations to your History or Civics teachers. PRIZE: 45 minutes free time outside w/ treat. Attention all Algebra students: Algebra SOL review sessions will start next week. They will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays after school for the next 5 weeks. There will be after school activity buses running those days. You will need a signed permission form to stay and participate. Please see your teacher or the Math Department web page for more information on topics to be reviewed each week. April 21, 2016

17 Thank you to the Running Club students who participated in the "Keep Loudoun Beautiful" Community Service Event yesterday. We picked up 13 bags of trash and other debris from Tolbert Lane! All 6th Grade Students must pick up their Colonial Homework Sign from their 6th grade history teacher. Students will have until 3:30PM to pick up their sign. Yearbook Pre-sale orders end on MONDAY. Go to the schools web page to order your copy today. Student Council (SCA) will be hosting a school wide spirit day on TOMORROW. Break out your favorite tie-dyed shirt and join the spirit day. SCA April donation drive is travel size, small sized or disposal size personal care items. All donations will go to the Local USO to help our Troops. Please turn in all donations to your History or Civics teachers. PRIZE: 45 minutes free time outside w/ treat. AVID Students, please meet by the front door after lunch for Reading Buddies today. See you then! April 20, 2016 Running Club will be doing a community service activity after school TODAY. Please bring in your permission slips if you would like to participate. Attention Latino Student Association members. We will be going to Evergreen Mills ES TODAY for our service project. Please meet in A-13 first bell. Permission forms for the Spanish Club Field Trip are due TODAY. All 6th Grade Students must pick up their Colonial Homework Sign from their 6th grade history teacher. Students will have until Thursday 4/21@ 3:30PM to pick up their sign. Please see your history teacher today!! Yearbook Pre-sale orders end on April 24th. Go to the schools web page to order your copy today. Student Council (SCA) will be hosting a school wide spirit day on Friday April 22nd. Break out your favorite tie-dyed shirt and join the spirit day. SCA April donation drive is travel size, small sized or disposal size personal care items. All donations will go to the Local USO to help our Troops. Please turn in all donations to your History or Civics teachers. PRIZE: 45 minutes free time outside w/ treat. 8 th Grade Group Picture will be taken today after lunch, order forms went home last Thursday and need to be turned in to the House Office by picture day.

18 April 19, 2016 Running Club will be doing a community service activity after school on Wednesday. Please bring in your permission slips if you would like to participate. Fellowship of Christian Athletes will be meeting after school on Tuesday. First bell. See you there! Attention Latino Student Association members. We will be going to Evergreen Mills ES tomorrow for our service project. Please meet in A-13 first bell. Bowling Club will be attending their monthly trip TODAY. Students who will be attending the bowling trip should be released at 2:55. Students should go to their lockers and get their stuff as if they were going home. The students need to be at the main lobby by 3:00. Teachers a list of students will be on today s attendance. Permission forms for the Spanish Club Field Trip are due TOMORROW. Attention 7th grade FACS students - Your home cooking projects are due this week. Wednesday for "A" day and Thursday for "B" day students - Be sure to have them with you in class when you arrive. All 6th Grade Students must pick up their Colonial Homework Sign from their 6th grade history teacher. Students will have until Thursday 4/21@ 3:30PM to pick up their sign. Please see your history teacher today!! Yearbook Pre-sale orders end on April 24th. Go to the schools web page to order your copy today. Student Council (SCA) will be hosting a school wide spirit day on Friday April 22nd. Break out your favorite tie-dyed shirt and join the spirit day. SCA April donation drive is travel size, small sized or disposal size personal care items. All donations will go to the Local USO to help our Troops. Please turn in all donations to your History or Civics teachers. PRIZE: 45 minutes free time outside w/ treat. 8 th Grade Group Picture will be taken tomorrow after lunch, order forms went home last Thursday and need to be turned in to the House Office by picture day. April 18, 2016 Bowling Club will be attending their monthly trip tomorrow. Students who will be attending the bowling trip should be released at 2:55. Students should go to their

19 lockers and get their stuff as if they were going home. The students need to be at the main lobby by 3:00. Teachers a list of students will be on Tuesday s attendance. Permission forms for the Spanish Club Field Trip are due Wednesday, April 20. Student Council (SCA) will be hosting a school wide spirit day on Friday April 22nd. Break out your favorite tie-dyed shirt and join the spirit day. SCA April donation drive is travel size, small sized or disposal size personal care items. All donations will go to the Local USO to help our Troops. Please turn in all donations to your History or Civics teachers. PRIZE: 45 minutes free time outside w/ treat. 8 th Grade Group Picture will be taken this Wednesday after lunch, order forms went home last Thursday and need to be turned in to the House Office by picture day. April 14, 2016 Bowling Club will be attending their monthly trip on Tuesday. Students who will be attending the bowling trip should be released at 2:55. Students should go to their lockers and get their stuff as if they were going home. The students need to be at the main lobby by 3:00. Teachers a list of students will be on Tuesday s attendance. Peter Pan Cast/Crew: There is a lost and found box with items left behind from the musical in Mrs. Curtis' room. Anything not picked up by the end of the day April 20 will be thrown away or donated to charity. SCA April donation drive is travel size, small sized or disposal size personal care items. All donations will go to the Local USO to help our Troops. Please turn in all donations to your History or Civics teachers. PRIZE: 45 minutes free time outside w/ treat. Student Council (SCA) will be hosting a school wide spirit day on Friday April 22nd. Break out your favorite tie-dyed shirt and join the spirit day. April 13, 2016 Attention LSA members! LSA will have a special meeting on TODAY during 8th grade lunch. So get your lunch and report to A-13. We will be going over our important end of the year banquet. AVID and Campus applications are due on TODAY, please turn in to Mrs. McKean.

20 Attention 8th Grade Students. A dance committee meeting will be held at lunch on Thursday. If you would like to help plan the 8th grade dance, please report to M3 on Thursday during lunch. See Mr. Bonner with any questions. April 12, 2016 The Science Club will be meeting TODAY, after school. We will be planting seeds. Everyone who comes to Science Club will need to bring a clean, empty milk carton from lunch to plant the seeds in. Remember Science Club is after school on Tuesday. Attention LSA members! LSA will have a special meeting on tomorrow during 8th grade lunch. So get your lunch and report to A-13. We will be going over our important end of the year banquet. Fellowship of Christian Athletes will be meeting today after school. First bell. Aux Gym. Don't miss out! Be there! :) AVID and Campus applications are due on TOMORROW, please turn in to Mrs. McKean. April is Autism Awareness Month. Light It Up Blue is tomorrow. Let s all wear BLUE to show our support for Autism. Starting today there will be ribbons, puzzle pieces, and stickers to purchase during lunches. The money we raise from the sales will be sent to a local Autism charity. Thank you for your support! Attention 8th Grade Students. A dance committee meeting will be held at lunch on Thursday. If you would like to help plan the 8th grade dance, please report to M3 on Thursday during lunch. See Mr. Bonner with any questions. Attention Peter Pan cast and Crew, your head shots from the musical have been given to your fifth block teacher. Please check with them to get your picture so that you can take it home. April 11, 2016 The Science Club will be meeting on Tuesday, April 12 th after school. We will be planting seeds. Everyone who comes to Science Club will need to bring a clean, empty milk carton from lunch to plant the seeds in. Remember Science Club is after school on Tuesday. Attention LSA members! LSA will have a special meeting on during 8th grade lunch. So get your lunch and report to A-13. We will be going over our important end of the year banquet.

21 Attention seventh graders interested in applying to Thomas Jefferson High School of Science and Technology in the fall. There will be an Open House at Holmes Middle School on Saturday, April 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. If you are interested in the school, you should go to check out this program. If you have any questions, see Ms. Jeane. AVID and Campus applications are due on Wednesday, April 13 to Mrs. McKean. April is Autism Awareness Month. Light It Up Blue is on Wednesday, April 13th. Let s all wear BLUE to show our support for Autism. Starting Tuesday there will be ribbons, puzzle pieces, and stickers to purchase during lunches. The money we raise from the sales will be sent to a local Autism charity. Thank you for your support! This week we celebrate National Library Week. First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support. All types of libraries school, public, academic, and special participate. All week long we will have a variety of activities to celebrate. We will have a contest to see which grade level will return the most overdue books, 6th, 7th, or 8th??? Stop by the library to see what, "Books in Jars" is all about. Students will enjoy a "Book Buffet" during regularly scheduled library classes. We will also finalize our Virginia Readers' Choice program for this year and by the end of the week Simpson's 1st choice book will be named! Stop by the library or check out the library web page for more details about these activities. April 8, 2016 Remember, Mr. V's Math 6 SOL Review will be held every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8am until the SOLs. Practice will be in Mr. V's room C06. The Science Club will be meeting on Tuesday, April 12 th after school. We will be planting seeds. Everyone who comes to Science Club will need to bring a clean, empty milk carton from lunch to plant the seeds in. Remember Science Club is after school on Tuesday. Peter Pan performances are this weekend at Simpson. Shows are Friday at 7 Saturday at 2 and 7 and Sunday at 2. Tickets can be purchased on the Simpson website or at the door. Attention seventh graders interested in applying to Thomas Jefferson High School of Science and Technology in the fall. There will be an Open House at Holmes Middle School on Saturday, April 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. If you are

22 interested in the school, you should go to check out this program. If you have any questions, see Ms. Jeane. April 7, 2016 Remember, Mr. V's Math 6 SOL Review will be held every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8am until the SOLs. Practice will be in Mr. V's room C06. Peter pan performances are this weekend at Simpson. Shows are Friday at 7 Saturday at 2 and 7 and Sunday at 2. Tickets can be purchased on the Simpson website or at the door. Attention seventh graders interested in applying to Thomas Jefferson High School of Science and Technology in the fall. There will be an Open House at Holmes Middle School on Saturday, April 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. If you are interested in the school, you should go to check out this program. If you have any questions, see Ms. Jeane. AVID Students, Please meet by the doors after lunch for reading buddies. Also, make sure to complete a TRF for Mr. Kaufman's visit today. April 6, 2016 Attention LSA members our meeting is TODAY, in A-13 to go to Evergreen ES for our service project. Also LSA will be ordering t-shirts. Please stop in A-13 to select a size and turn in your money to Melina Rodriguez. Remember, Mr. V's Math 6 SOL Review will be held every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8am until the SOLs. Practice will be in Mr. V's room C06. Peter pan performances are this weekend at Simpson. Shows are Friday at 7 Saturday at 2 and 7 and Sunday at 2. Tickets can be purchased on the Simpson website or at the door. Attention seventh graders interested in applying to Thomas Jefferson High School of Science and Technology in the fall. There will be an Open House at Holmes Middle School on Saturday, April 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. If you are interested in the school, you should go to check out this program. If you have any questions, see Ms. Jeane. April 5, 2016

23 Attention all Academic Decathlon team members. We will have a team meeting in Ms. Sheridan's classroom tomorrow morning at 8am. Please see Ms. Sheridan or Mr. Bonner with any questions. Spanish Club will meet TODAY in room M5. SCA will be having their monthly meeting TODAY in the Aux Gym after 2nd bell. Attention LSA members. We will be meeting tomorrow, in A-13 to go to Evergreen ES for our service project. Also LSA will be ordering t-shirts. Please stop in A-13 to select a size and turn in your money to Melina Rodriguez. Mr. V's Math 6 SOL Review started today at 8 am and will be held every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8am until the SOLs. Practice will be in Mr. V's room C06. Attention seventh graders interested in applying to Thomas Jefferson High School of Science and Technology in the fall. There will be an Open House at Holmes Middle School on Saturday, April 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. If you are interested in the school, you should go to check out this program. If you have any questions, see Ms. Jeane. AVID Students, remember you will be presenting your college projects today. Remember to also complete a TRF. April 4, 2016 Attention all Academic Decathlon team members. We will have a team meeting in Ms. Sheridan's classroom on Wednesday at 8am. Please see Ms. Sheridan or Mr. Bonner with any questions. Spanish Club will meet tomorrow, April 5 th in room M5. SCA will be having their monthly meeting tomorrow, Tuesday April 5th in computer lab B after 2nd bell. Attention LSA members. We will be meeting on April 6th, in A-13 to go to Evergreen ES for our service project. Also LSA will be ordering t-shirts. Please stop in A-13 to select a size and turn in your money to Melina Rodriguez. Mr. V's Math 6 SOL Review starts on Tuesday, 4/5 at 8 am. Practices will continue every Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 8am until the SOLs. Practice will be in Mr. V's room C06. Attention seventh graders interested in applying to Thomas Jefferson High School of Science and Technology in the fall. There will be an Open House at Holmes Middle School on Saturday, April 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. If you are

24 interested in the school, you should go to check out this program. If you have any questions, see Ms. Jeane. Today is Square Root Day! Only 9 dates every century qualify to be a Square Root Day. Square Root Day is celebrated on a day where the first two digits in the date are the square root of the last two digits. 4/4/16 4 is the square root of 16! The next square root day will be May 5, years from now! If you are in 6th grade you should be a junior in college then! On this past Saturday, we had 14 students participate in the Loudoun County Regional Math Tournament at Farmwell Station Middle School from grades 6,7 & 8. There was an individual event as well as a team event. Our students achieved great results. It was a fun, competitive and a great learning event. Each student received a certificate for their outstanding effort. We'd like to recognize the following students who participated on Saturday: Matthew Silitra, Mia DeLadurantaye, Nadina Erkin, Nanomi Young, Parth Patel, Andrew Abbott, Sybil Subiaur, Hannah Dick, Max Linville, Darren Faules, Brighton Lieu, Jasmine Schoch, Jenna Lierni, Christian Giannos. On behalf of the 6th Grade History Department, Mr. Jackson, Mr. Ludwig, Mrs. Manning, and myself (Ms. Nohe) would like to thank all of the students, families, and staff that supported our One to the World Fundraiser last week. Your generous donations will support the Police Benevolent Foundation and the Leesburg Police Explorers Post. The Foundation provides financial support for the families of fallen law enforcement officers whose deaths occur in the line of duty. We held this fundraiser in honor of Officer Ashley Guindon of the Prince William County Police Force, whose life was taken away senselessly on February 27, in a deadly domestic incident. It was Officer Guindon's 1st day on the job. Our students have written beautiful sympathy cards that were sent to Officer Guindon's grieving family, as well as get well cards for her fellow officers, Officer Jesse Hempen and Officer David McKeown who are expected to survive from their injuries. Donations will also be made to the Leesburg Explorers Post. This Junior Police Camp provides law enforcement education for youth in Loudoun County. Instructors at the camp include Simpson's Officer Bennett and other school resource officers. The camp each summer focuses on team building, leadership, conflict resolution, character education and physical fitness. Juvenile law and police procedures such as finger printing, accident investigation and evidence collection are also covered. Through your generosity we were able to raise a grant total of $1, , which enables us to award over $500 to each organization! The top 3 winners who will kiss a goat and who you voted for: 3rd Place with $ Mrs. Todd, 2nd place with $ Mr. Jackson, 1st place with $ Mr. Fawcett April 1, 2016

25 Bus 310 is on 2 nd bell again today. There is still time to register for Simpson's 5k race on Sunday April 3 at Bolen Park. The money earned from this event will go towards building a track at Simpson. Bring your friends and family. Registration information can be found on the Simpson homepage. Attention all Academic Decathlon team members. We will have a team meeting in Ms. Sheridan's classroom on Wednesday at 8am. Please see Ms. Sheridan or Mr. Bonner with any questions. Spanish Club will meet next Tuesday, April 5 th in room M5. SCA will be having their monthly meeting on Tuesday April 5th in computer lab B after 2nd bell. Attention 8th grade Mustangs. The class trip to Kings Dominion will be on Saturday, June 4. You will receive information and a permission slip during block 4 today. The due date for the permission slip is April 15. March 31, 2016 There is still time to register for Simpson's 5k race on Sunday April 3 at Bolen Park. The money earned from this event will go towards building a track at Simpson. Bring your friends and family. Registration information can be found on the Simpson homepage. Spanish Club will meet next Tuesday, April 5 th in room M5. Bus 310 is on 2 nd bell again today. Attention all Academic Decathlon team members. We will have a team meeting in Ms. Sheridan's classroom on Wednesday at 8am. Please see Ms. Sheridan or Mr. Bonner with any questions. SCA will be having their monthly meeting on Tuesday April 5th in computer lab B after 2nd bell. March 30, 2016 There is still time to register for Simpson's 5k race on Sunday April 3 at Bolen Park. The money earned from this event will go towards building a track at Simpson. Bring your friends and family. Registration information can be found on the Simpson homepage. Spanish Club will meet next Tuesday, April 5 th in room M5. Bus 310 is on 2 nd bell today. March 29, 2016

26 German Club meets today in Room B2 after second bell. Fellowship of Christian Athletes WILL be meeting today! See you in the Aux. Gym on first bell. Hope to see you there! There is still time to register for Simpson's 5k race on Sunday April 3 at Bolen Park. The money earned from this event will go towards building a track at Simpson. Bring your friends and family. Registration information can be found on the Simpson homepage. AVID Students, make sure to drop off your permission slip to Ms. Sultan. We will be leaving today to go to County right after lunch. March 28, 2016 Attention, German Club members! Our March meeting has been rescheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, March 29. Easter s already gone, but we ll learn about what the Germans call the Fifth Season: Carneval. We will be making our own Carneval masks at the meeting. We ll meet in Room B2 after second bell. AVID students, we are going to County tomorrow to visit an AVID class. Make sure to give your permission slips to Ms. Sultan by tomorrow morning. Also, remember to turn in your AVID application to Ms. McKean for next year. March 18, 2016 Attention, German Club members! Our March meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 29. Easter s already gone, but we ll learn about what the Germans call the Fifth Season: Carneval. We will be making our own Carneval masks at the meeting. We ll meet in Room B2 after second bell on the Tuesday after Spring Break. See you then! AVID Students, remember to turn in your permission slip for our trip to Loudoun County High School on March 29th. March 17, 2016 Attention, German Club members! Our March meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 29. Easter s already gone, but we ll learn about what the Germans

27 call the Fifth Season: Carneval. We will be making our own Carneval masks at the meeting. We ll meet in Room B2 after second bell on the Tuesday after Spring Break. See you then! 8th grade and select chorus: TODAY IS ASSESSMENT DAY! Please be at the school no later than 4:45 pm to board the bus. We will return to the school at approximately 9 pm. 8th grade chorus: if you are staying at the school instead of going home and coming back at 4:45 for assessment then you are dismissed second bell and should meet in Mrs. Curtis room. SCA will be doing a canned food drive this week to help the Loudoun Interfaith Relief. Please bring your canned food items to your history or civics teacher. Mustangs we can help our community by every student bring in just one can. March 16, 2016 Attention, German Club members! Our March meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 29. Easter s already gone, but we ll learn about what the Germans call the Fifth Season: Carneval. We will be making our own Carneval masks at the meeting. We ll meet in Room B2 after second bell on the Tuesday after Spring Break. See you then! Attention 8 th Graders! The Academic decathlon team is holding an interest meeting for those who would like to be on the team. The meeting is TODAY after school in Ms. Sheridan's classroom. See Ms. Sheridan or Mr. Bonner with any questions. SCA will be doing a canned food drive this week to help the Loudoun Interfaith Relief. Please bring your canned food items to your history or civics teacher. Mustangs we can help our community by every student bring in just one can. March 15, 2016 Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) will be meeting today in the Auxiliary Gym FIRST Bell. All are invited with a permission form. Hope to see you there!!! Attention, German Club members! Our March meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 29. Easter s already gone, but we ll learn about what the Germans call the Fifth Season: Carneval. We will be making our own Carneval masks at the

28 meeting. We ll meet in Room B2 after second bell on the Tuesday after Spring Break. See you then! Attention 8 th Graders! The Academic decathlon team is holding an interest meeting for those who would like to be on the team. The meeting will be on Wednesday, March 16 after school in Ms. Sheridan's classroom. See Ms. Sheridan or Mr. Bonner with any questions. SCA will be doing a canned food drive this week to help the Loudoun Interfaith Relief. Please bring your canned food items to your history or civics teacher. Mustangs we can help our community by every student bring in just one can. March 14, 2016 Chess Club after school today 2 nd bell in the cafeteria. Running club will meet after school today. Connections today. Musical rehearsal today will be in the cafeteria. Please go directly to the cafeteria, NOT to the auditorium. 8th grade chorus: You have rehearsal after school today in the auditorium from 3:30-4:30. Bowling club will be going on their monthly bowling trip on Tuesday March 15th. Remember members you will need to meet by 3:00 to board the bus. Teachers a list of members will be included in your Tuesday Attendance. Please dismiss members at 2:55 Attention 8 th Graders! The Academic decathlon team is holding an interest meeting for those who would like to be on the team. The meeting will be on Wednesday, March 16 after school in Ms. Sheridan's classroom. See Ms. Sheridan or Mr. Bonner with any questions. SCA will be doing a canned food drive this week to help the Loudoun Interfaith Relief. Please bring your canned food items to your history or civics teacher. Mustangs we can help our community by every student bring in just one can. March 11, 2016

29 Still time to join your peers for the Regional Math Tournament. Practice sessions are Monday after school and Thursday before school. Contact Mr. V. if you have any questions. A famous mathematician was born on Pi day. Who was it? Answer will be given on Monday!! Attention ALL Math-7 classes 7th graders who have either Mrs. Dyson, Mrs. Lopez, or Mr. Evans!! Don t forget that we will be celebrating Pi Day in all classes on both Monday (March 14th) and Tuesday (March 15th) of next week. Don t forget to bring in what you signed up f or! Also, you are ENCOURAGED to show your PI day spirit by dressing up circles and Pi symbols are the theme. Remember, there will be a prize for the MOST SPIRITED and for the person who memorizes the MOST digits of Pi!! It will be fun! AVID Students, please meet by the doors at 1:50 for reading buddies. See you then! A reminder from Mrs. Kennedy, Please have your Black History Challenge Answer sheet in by THIS Friday. Winners will be announced Monday morning March 14th. All the information for the Challenge questions can be found on the Library web page. Attention 8 th Graders! The Academic decathlon team is holding an interest meeting for those who would like to be on the team. The meeting will be on Wednesday, March 16 after school in Ms. Sheridan's classroom. See Ms. Sheridan or Mr. Bonner with any questions. Don t forget.the Winter Blues Blowout is this Saturday at Ida Lee. For all the details visit the PTO website here. March 10, 2016 Congratulations to the 8 th Grade Band that got a SUPERIOR Assessment yesterday at their competition. This week is National Foreign Language Week and the theme for this year is Languages Enrich Your Mind. Each day we will have a trivia question for you We would also like to invite everyone to join us for Simpson s annual International Night on Wednesday, March 16 th, from 6-8PM. Come enjoy food, fun and games from across the globe. SCA will be hosting a school wide dance. All Simpson students are welcome to attend. You can purchase tickets for $2 with a canned food item. You will also need a signed permission form. Forms are located in the house offices. The dance

30 will be tomorrow 3:45-5:45. Tickets will be sold during all three lunches this week. You can use your Mustang Money to get a ticket as well. Hope to see you there. A reminder from Mrs. Kennedy, Please have your Black History Challenge Answer sheet in by THIS Friday. Winners will be announced Monday morning March 14th. All the information for the Challenge questions can be found on the Library web page. Pi Day 2016 is also a special Pi date. Pi is , so if we round to the date position it is or March 16, Only repeats every one hundred years! Most of us will only ever experience one Pi Date and year! Attention 8 th Graders! The Academic decathlon team is holding an interest meeting for those who would like to be on the team. The meeting will be on Wednesday, March 16 after school in Ms. Sheridan's classroom. See Ms. Sheridan or Mr. Bonner with any questions. Don t forget.the Winter Blues Blowout is this Saturday at Ida Lee. For all the details visit the PTO website here. March 9, 2016 Musical rehearsal today will be in the cafeteria. Please go directly to the cafeteria, NOT to the auditorium. String Orchestra Students, final rehearsal for our district assessment will be in the band room TODAY. You MUST be in your chair by 3:30pm ready to play or Ms. Pulley will frown the most terrible frown. SCA will be hosting a school wide dance. All Simpson students are welcome to attend. You can purchase tickets for $2 with a canned food item. You will also need a signed permission form. Forms are located in the house offices. The dance will be on March 11th from 3:45-5:45. Tickets will be sold during all three lunches this week. You can use your Mustang Money to get a ticket as well. Hope to see you there. March 8, 2016 Musical rehearsal today will be in the cafeteria. Please go directly to the cafeteria, NOT to the auditorium. String Orchestra Students, final rehearsal for our district assessment will be in the band room March 9th. You MUST be in your chair by 3:30pm ready to play or Ms. Pulley will frown the most terrible frown.

31 Fellowship of Christian Athletes will be meeting TODAY. See you in the Auxiliary Gym on 1st bell! Indoor Soccer Semi Finals today on First Bell in the Main Gym. 8th Grade chorus: Your second and final Hershey payment is due TODAY! SCA will be hosting a school wide dance. All Simpson students are welcome to attend. You can purchase tickets for $2 with a canned food item. You will also need a signed permission form. Forms are located in the house offices. The dance will be on March 11th from 3:45-5:45. Tickets will be sold during all three lunches this week. You can use your Mustang Money to get a ticket as well. Hope to see you there. March 7, 2016 Musical rehearsal today will be in the cafeteria. Please go directly to the cafeteria, NOT to the auditorium. String Orchestra Students, final rehearsal for our district assessment will be in the band room March 9th. You MUST be in your chair by 3:30pm ready to play or Ms. Pulley will frown the most terrible frown. 8th Grade chorus: Your second and final Hershey payment is due Tomorrow Tuesday March 8. SCA will be hosting a school wide dance. All Simpson students are welcome to attend. You can purchase tickets for $2 with a canned food item. You will also need a signed permission form. Forms are located in the house offices. The dance will be on March 11th from 3:45-5:45. Tickets will be sold during all three lunches this week. You can use your Mustang Money to get a ticket as well. Hope to see you there. Congratulations to the Simpson 8 th grade boys basketball team who won the CLBL championship last night Vs. Smarts Mill. Great job boys! March 2, 2016 String Orchestra Students, final rehearsal for our district assessment will be in the band room Wednesday March 9th. You MUST be in your chair by 3:30pm ready to play or Ms. Pulley will frown the most terrible frown.

32 SCA will be hosting a school wide dance. All Simpson students are welcome to attend. You can purchase tickets for $2 with a canned food item. You will also need a signed permission form. Forms are located in the house offices. The dance will be on March 11th from 3:45-5:45. Tickets will be sold during all three lunches next week. March 3, 2016 Friday wear Red, White and a crazy hat for Dr. Suess Birthday! SCA will be hosting a school wide dance. All Simpson students are welcome to attend. You can purchase tickets for $2 with a canned food item. You will also need a signed permission form. Forms are located in the house offices. The dance will be on March 11th from 3:45-5:45. Tickets will be sold during all three lunches next week. Attention Simpson students and teachers, please come support the Simpson boys basketball team on Saturday They will be playing in the county semifinal game at 7pm at Riverside HS. If they advance to the finals that game will be played ( ) at Tuscarora HS at 4:00pm. There is no admission charge for the games. GO Simpson! AVID Students, remember that today is our pizza party for those students who met their goals. See you there! Congratulations to the following students who were Simpson Middle School s finalists for the You Be The Chemist competition. They participated in the Loudoun County Regional YBTC competition Wednesday, March 2. McKenna Blest, Liam Carey, Lauren Jackson, Kate Manson, Kiran Marques, Zohayr Naveed, Arian Pate,l Joshua Stern, Eliza Vegas, & Ben Wright. March 2, 2016 Musical rehearsal today will be in the cafeteria. Please go directly to the cafeteria, NOT to the auditorium. Attention LSA members. The A group will meet today ( ) after school to go to Evergreen Mills for our service project. Next Wednesday the B group will go. If you don t know what group you re in check the list in room A-13.

33 8th grade chorus: You have rehearsal after school today in the auditorium from 3:30-4:30. In honor of Dr. Seuss' Birthday Friday will be a RED, White and crazy hat day. Attention Simpson students and teachers, please come support the Simpson boys basketball team on Saturday They will be playing in the county semifinal game at 7pm at Riverside HS. If they advance to the finals that game will be played ( ) at Tuscarora HS at 4:00pm. There is no admission charge for the games. GO Simpson! SCA will be hosting a school wide dance. All Simpson students are welcome to attend. You can purchase tickets for $2 with a canned food item. You will also need a signed permission form. Forms are located in the house offices. The dance will be on March 11th from 3:45-5:45. Tickets will be sold during all three lunches next week. February 29, 2016 Select chorus- even though school is cancelled Tuesday we will STILL HAVE REHEARSAL. Please be in the choir room ready to go no later than 3:30.Attention students staying after school today to practice for the Regional Math Tournament: Practice for the Regional Math Tournament will be held in Room A-6 today on second bell.attention Art Club Members! 6 th, 7 th & 8 th grade Art Clubs will meet today after school in the Art Rooms. Attention, Mrs. Wilfong's students! If you did an Ecybermission project, please remember that submissions are today! Mrs. Wilfong will start submitting Mission Folders electronically at 7pm, whether finished or not. Make sure yours is ready! Student Council members (SCA) our meeting this week is cancelled because there is no school tomorrow. However, we will be having a virtual meeting so please check in today for details. We are working out the details for the School wide Dance on March 11 th. February 26, 2016 Select chorus- even though school is cancelled Tuesday we will STILL HAVE REHEARSAL. Please be in the choir room ready to go no later than 3:30. In honor of Leap Year, the SCA will be having a special Spirit Day on Monday, February 29 th. Wear green as we leap like frogs on leap day.

34 Student Council members (SCA) our meeting next week is cancelled because there is no school on Tuesday. However, we will be having a virtual meeting so please check in Monday for details. We are working out the details for the School wide Dance on March 11 th. For the Love of Books, is this month's SCA Drive - All month long please bring in any gently used or new books. They are being donated to Read Across America. The winning class will earn 45 minutes of free time with a snack.avid Students, we have reading buddies today. Please meet by the doors at 1:50. February 25, 2016 In honor of Leap Year, the SCA will be having a special Spirit Day on Monday, February 29 th. Wear green as we leap like frogs on leap day. Student Council members (SCA) our meeting next week is cancelled because there is no school on Tuesday. However, we will be having a virtual meeting so please check in Monday for details. We are working out the details for the School wide Dance on March 11 th. For the Love of Books, is this month's SCA Drive - All month long please bring in any gently used or new books. They are being donated to Read Across America. The winning class will earn 45 minutes of free time with a snack. Reminder that the 1st Annual "Blacks 'N Wax" Museum continues today in the library. Teachers, please check your for time details. Hope to see you there! February 24, 2016 Attention LSA members The meeting for February 24, 2016 has been cancelled this week. In honor of Leap Year, the SCA will be having a special Spirit Day on Monday, February 29 th. Wear green as we leap like frogs on leap day. Spanish Speaking Parents Night is TONIGHT at 7 pm in the school's library. Thank you! Hablando español Los padres Noche es este miércoles 24, de febrero a las 7 pm en la biblioteca de la escuela. Gracias! For the Love of Books, is this month's SCA Drive - All month long please bring in any gently used or new books. They are being donated to Read Across America. The winning class will earn 45 minutes of free time with a snack.

35 Reminder that the 1st Annual "Blacks 'N Wax" Museum will begins today, Wednesday, February 24th and will runs through tomorrow, Thursday, February 25th, and will be held in the library. Teachers, please check your library. Teachers, please check your for time details. Hope to see you there! February 23, 2016 Attention LSA members The meeting for February 24, 2016 has been cancelled this week. Indoor soccer today in the main gym. Please leave on first bell. In honor of Leap Year, the SCA will be having a special Spirit Day on Monday, February 29 th. Wear green as we leap like frogs on leap day. For the Love of Books, is this month's SCA Drive - All month long please bring in any gently used or new books. They are being donated to Read Across America. The winning class will earn 45 minutes of free time with a snack. Spanish Speaking Parents Night is this Wednesday, February 24th at 7 pm in the school's library. Thank you! Hablando español Los padres Noche es este miércoles 24, de febrero a las 7 pm en la biblioteca de la escuela. Gracias! February 22, 2016 Math Tournament Practice TODAY after school in A06 and Thursdays at 8am in C06. Chess Club after school today. Dismiss on 2nd bell to the cafeteria. What does this bubble wrap and THIS club have in common? Come to FCA tomorrow in the cafe on 1st bell to find out! All are welcome with a signed permission slip. Hope to see you there! All Battle of the Books Club members must see Mrs. Kennedy in the library today. For the Love of Books, is this month's SCA Drive - All month long please bring in any gently used or new books. They are being donated to Read Across America. The winning class will earn 45 minutes of free time with a snack. Spanish Speaking Parents Night is this Wednesday, February 24th at 7 pm in the school's library. Thank you! Hablando español Los padres Noche es este miércoles 24, de febrero a las 7 pm en la biblioteca de la escuela. Gracias! February 19, 2016

36 Announcing the Loudoun County Regional Math Tournament! The After School Activity Permission form must be returned prior to the start of practice. The practices will be on Mondays after school and Thursdays before school. One of the Yearbook Cameras is missing there is a REWARD being offered for its return to Mr. Fawcett in Room A-10. For the Love of Books, is this month's SCA Drive - All month long please bring in any gently used or new books. They are being donated to Read Across America. The winning class will earn 45 minutes of free time with a snack. All District chorus students should report to Mrs. Curtis' room immediately following announcements to leave for rehearsal. Don t forget! Ashburn Ice House Spirit Night is tonight at 7:40-9:10pm. Bring your friends for a fun night of ice skating. Discounted admission is $7 and includes skate rental. Get there early because lines might be long. Hope to see you there! February 18, 2016 Announcing the Loudoun County Regional Math Tournament! The After School Activity Permission form must be returned prior to the start of practice. The practices will be on Mondays after school and Thursdays before school. One of the Yearbook Cameras is missing there is a REWARD being offered for its return to Mr. Fawcett in Room A-10. For the Love of Books, is this month's SCA Drive - All month long please bring in any gently used or new books. They are being donated to Read Across America. The winning class will earn 45 minutes of free time with a snack. February 17, 2016 CONGRATULATIONS to Sophia Macchiarolo, Kate Manson, and Lily Takemoto who were accepted into the 2016 Middle School All State Honor Choir! All who auditioned represented our school well and you can pick up your score sheets from Mrs. Curtis any time after 10 this morning. February 12, 2016 The Bowling Club will be going on their monthly trip on Tuesday Feb 16th. Students are to be released at 2:55 to meet in the main lobby at 3:00 to board the

37 bus. Teachers, no additional announcements will be made. A list of students attending will be included in the Daily Attendance. Attention 7th grade SQUAD members: please go to room B7 (Ms. Flor's room) on Friday for lunch. February 11, th grade and select chorus: Your first Hershey payment was due MONDAY. If you have not done so, please bring your first payment to Mrs. Curtis ASAP. The Bowling Club will be going on their monthly trip on Tuesday Feb 16th. Students are to be released at 2:55 to meet in the main lobby at 3:00 to board the bus. Teachers, no additional announcements will be made. A list of students attending will be included in the Daily Attendance. All Battle of the Books Team Members MUST stop by the library and see Mrs. Kennedy sometime today! THANKS AVID Students, please meet by the lockers at 1:50 for Reading Buddies. Also, please make sure to do a TRF for tutorials today. February 10, th grade and select chorus: Your first Hershey payment was due MONDAY. If you have not done so, please bring your first payment to Mrs. Curtis ASAP. The Latino Student Association will be having a Valentines Day meeting TODAY in A- 13 after school. Any questions see Natalie Carranza-Cruz. Congrats to Ms. Edwards class for winning the Sock Drive. We collected over 175 pairs of socks to donate to Mobile Hope in Leesburg. Way to go Mustangs! AVID Students...We have Reading Buddies tomorrow. Please meet by front doors at 1:50. Wear your AVID Shirts! Also, please complete a TRF for tomorrow. In honor of Valentine's Day this weekend SCA has a wear Red Day on Friday. February 8, 2016 Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) will be meeting tomorrow. Eighth Grade yearbook staff members will meet at lunch today. The After school meeting is only for 7th grade staff members.

38 Thank you to the AVID students who joined us this weekend at Morningside House of Leesburg. I am so proud of you! I know the residents loved the company and are excited for you to visit again on March 5th. February 4, 2016 The Student Council Sock drive ends TODAY. Congratulations to 8th grader Kiran Marques, our Simpson Middle School Spelling Bee Champion! We are proud to have Kiran represent us in the Loudoun Regional Spelling Bee on March 3rd at Stone Bridge High School. Special congratulations to 8th grader Jamie Pantas, the first runner up, and 6th grader Jefferson Cummings, the second runner up. We are proud of every student who participated in today s spelling bee. February is Black History Month! Here at Simpson, we will be recognizing and celebrating the lives of famous black men and women that made noteworthy contributions in the areas of music, sports, technology, science, math and art. Information and trivia about these famous people will be shared during morning announcements. Students need to listen carefully! Throughout the month, questions about the previous day s trivia will be asked. Students are asked to record their answers on a Black History Challenge Response Sheet that is available from the English teachers, attached to the Black History bulletin board in the library or can be downloaded from the Simpson Library web page. Students that correctly complete and hand in their challenge response sheet at the end of the month will receive a reward. All this information and more is available on the Black History bulletin board in the library. If you have any questions see Mrs. Kennedy. Our Black History Celebration will begin on Monday, February 8th and run through February 26th. Don t forget to pick up a response sheet so you re ready for the first challenge! It is suggested that you keep the sheet in your agenda so you have it available when you need it. Get ready to learn and appreciate the amazing contributions of these famous men and women! For the Love of Books - All month long please bring in any gently used or new books. They are being donated to Read Across America. The winning class will earn 45 minutes of free time with a snack. February 3, 2016 Peter Pan rehearsals begin Today at 3:30. Please check your calendars to see if you need to be at rehearsal. Make sure you bring your script with you and something

39 quiet to work on if you happen to have any downtime. This week s rehearsals will be held in Mrs. Curtis' room. The Latino Student Association will meet after school TODAY (2nd bell) in A-13. We will be completing our "Heart for Service" project. Any questions ask Gaby Lopez or Elias Gonzalez. The Student Council Sock drive has been extended until this Thursday. Mrs. Edward s class is winning at this time. In a distant 2nd is Mrs. Nohe and a coming in 3rd is Mr. Jackson. SCA will be having a Super Bowl Spirit Day. Wear your favorite Football team Jersey to get ready for the big game. February 2, 2016 Spanish Club will meet TODAY Room M-5. Second Bell. Student Council (SCA) will be having their monthly meeting TODAY after school in computer lab B The 6th Grade Band Concerts will be TONIGHT. The Blue Band needs to arrive, in concert dress, at 6:00 pm. Their concert starts at 6:30 pm. The Gold Band needs to arrive, in concert dress, at 7:30 pm. Their concert starts at 8:00 pm. 8th grade and select chorus students: Today is the LAST DAY for Hershey commitment forms. No exceptions! Peter Pan rehearsals begin on Wednesday February 3 at 3:30. Please check your calendars to see if you need to be at rehearsal. Make sure you bring your script with you and something quiet to work on if you happen to have any downtime. This week s rehearsals will be held in Mrs. Curtis' room. The Latino Student Association will meet after school (2nd bell) on Wednesday February 3rd, 2016 in A-13. We will be completing our "Heart for Service" project. Any questions ask Gaby Lopez or Elias Gonzalez. NO indoor Soccer today! Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) will NOT be meeting today, February 2. February meetings will be held on February 9th and February 23. Hope to see you there! :) The Student Council Sock drive has been extended until this Thursday. Mrs. Edward s class is winning at this time. In a distant 2nd is Mrs. Nohe and a coming in 3rd is Mr. Jackson. February 1, 2016

40 Spanish Club will meet Tuesday, Feb. 2nd. Room M-5. Second Bell Student Council (SCA) will be having their monthly meeting on Tuesday Feb 2 after school in computer lab B There is an 8th Grade Percussion Sectional THIS afternoon, in the band room, from 3:30-4:30 The 6th Grade Band Concerts will be Tuesday night, Feb. 2. The Blue Band needs to arrive, in concert dress, at 6:00 pm. Their concert starts at 6:30 pm. The Gold Band needs to arrive, in concert dress, at 7:30 pm. Their concert starts at 8:00 pm S-S-A All District chorus rehearsal has been rescheduled to TODAY in Mrs. Curtis' room from 3:30-4:30. Please stop by and let her know if you cannot attend. 8th grade and select chorus: All Hershey Park Commitment forms are due no later than 4:30 tomorrow (Tuesday Feb 2)! No exceptions! Chess club will meet TODAY after 2nd bell in the cafeteria. Avid students...no TRF due today. We will start tutorials again on Wednesday. Due to the snow, we will be holding our PBIS student raffle for a customized Simpson t-shirt tomorrow during the morning announcements. Please purchase your raffle tickets today. Good luck Mustangs. January 21, 2016 Winter Sports Club members. Mandatory meeting in room A8 during lunch today. The 6th grade band concerts will be Monday, Jan. 25. Blue Band concert begins at 6:30 pm, Gold Band concert begins at 8:00 pm. Students need to be at school 30 minutes prior to their concert, in concert dress. FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES (FCA) WILL HAVE IT'S NEXT MEETING TUESDAY, 1/26, 1ST BELL. CAFE. Come and see why it will be a 'popping experience'! Bring a friend & hope to see you there! Battle of the Books Team members - Please stop by the library TODAY for an activity packet for the book you choose to review for next week. EVERY team member needs to stop by and see Mrs. Kennedy sometime today! THANK YOU!! SCA will be having another spirit day tomorrow. They voted on Crazy Hair/Crazy Hat The PBIS student raffle will be tomorrow during the morning announcements. Please purchase your raffle tickets from the house offices for 3 Mustang dollars.

41 The winner will get a personalized Simpson shirt. An example of the shirt will be in the house offices. Good luck Mustangs! Student Council is collecting brand new Socks. Socks of all sizes accepted, but they must be brand new with their original packaging. Winning class gets 45 minutes of free time with electronics. The Simpson Spelling Bee will be tomorrow, at 9:30 AM in the library. Congratulations to each of our top spellers! The winner of this bee will move on to represent Simpson Middle School in the Loudoun Regional Spelling Bee. SCA will be having another spirit day this Friday. They voted on Crazy Hair/Crazy Hat day this Friday Jan 22nd. The PBIS student raffle will be this Friday during the morning announcements. Please purchase your raffle tickets from the house offices for 3 Mustang dollars. The winner will get a personalized Simpson shirt. An example of the shirt will be in the house offices. Good luck Mustangs! Student Council is collecting brand new Socks. Socks of all sizes accepted, but they must be brand new with their original packaging. Winning class gets 45 minutes of free time with electronics. The Simpson Spelling Bee will be held on Friday, January 22nd at 9:30 AM in the library. Congratulations to each of our top spellers! The winner of this bee will move on to represent Simpson Middle School in the Loudoun Regional Spelling Bee. January 19, 2016 The 6th Grade Blue Band has rehearsal after school TODAY. The 6th Grade Gold Band has rehearsal after school Wednesday, Jan. 20. The 6th grade band concerts will be Monday, Jan. 25. Blue Band concert begins at 6:30 pm, Gold Band concert begins at 8:00 pm. Students need to be at school 30 minutes prior to their concert, in concert dress. Bowling Club will be going on their monthly trip today. We will be leaving the building at 3:00pm. Teachers please dismiss the members at 2:55 so they can meet in the lobby at 3:00. Members please go to your lockers and bring all your stuff as if you are going home. Teachers a list of members will be included in the daily attendance. Battle of the Books is meeting TODAY in the library!! See everyone this afternoon!! Tennis club is cancelled today. Will start next Tuesday, January 26. Please remind students to turn in their registration forms.

42 FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES (FCA) WILL HAVE IT'S NEXT MEETING TUESDAY, 1/26, 1ST BELL. CAFE. Come and see why it will be a 'popping experience'! Bring a friend & hope to see you there! SCA will be having another spirit day this Friday. They voted on Crazy Hair/Crazy Hat day this Friday Jan 22nd. Now it's time for the PBIS teacher raffle for a $15 Olive Garden gift card. The winner is...mrs. Weddle! Congratulations Mrs. Weddle! The PBIS student raffle will be this Friday during the morning announcements. Please purchase your raffle tickets from the house offices for 3 Mustang dollars. The winner will get a personalized Simpson shirt. An example of the shirt will be in the house offices. Good luck Mustangs! Congratulations to 6th grader Adrianne Kalbaugh. She is this year's Loudoun First Responders Essay winner. Congratulations to all the finalist. Adrianne will be recognized in February at a ceremony at the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Department. Student Council is collecting brand new Socks. Socks of all sizes accepted, but they must be brand new with their original packaging. Winning class gets 45 minutes of free time with electronics. January 15, 2016 Reminder to the bowling club members we have our monthly bowling trip on Tuesday Jan 19. Student Council is collecting brand new Socks. Socks of all sizes accepted, but they must be brand new with their original packaging. Winning class gets 45 minutes of free time with electronics. AVID Students, please meet Ms. Sultan and Ms. Baird by the House A doors at 1:50 for Reading Buddies. Please leave lunch 5 minutes early. January 14, 2016 NO Connections today. Student Council is collecting brand new Socks. Socks of all sizes accepted, but they must be brand new with their original packaging. Winning class gets 45 minutes of free time with electronics.

43 This is a reminder to all active ELL students. Your WIDA ACCESS testing takes place Tuesday and Wednesday immediately following announcements. Sixth and seventh graders report to Lab D with a pencil. Eighth graders report to Lab A with a pencil. Mrs. Nibbelink s 5th, 6th, and 7th block classes will be meeting in Lab A today. January 13, 2016 The Latino Student Association will meet TODAY after school in A-13 (2nd Bell) and head over to Evergreen Mills ES for our service project. The 6th Grade Gold band will rehearse after school TODAY. Student Council is collecting brand new Socks. Socks of all sizes accepted, but they must be brand new with their original packaging. Winning class gets 45 minutes of free time with electronics. This is a reminder to all active ELL students. Your WIDA ACCESS testing takes place Tuesday and Wednesday immediately following announcements. Sixth and seventh graders report to Lab D with a pencil. Eighth graders report to Lab A with a pencil. January 12, 2016 Science Club will be meeting today after school, in Rm. B13 after the second bell. Come join the fun. Simpson s Battle of the Books Team is meeting today after school in the library. Looking forward to seeing everyone at our first meeting for the new year. Fellowship of Christian Athletes TODAY after school. 1 st bell in the café. See you there! The Latino Student Association will meet after school Wednesday in A-13 (2nd Bell) and head over to Evergreen Mills ES for our service project. Please have your forms turned in, any questions see Gaby Lopez. Running club is cancelled this week due to the weather. The 6th Grade Blue Band will rehearse after school today from 3:30-4:30, in the auditorium. Students should leave on 1 st bell. The 6th Grade Gold band will rehearse after school on Wednesday.

44 Student Council is collecting brand new Socks. Socks of all sizes accepted, but they must be brand new with their original packaging. Winning class gets 45 minutes of free time with electronics. This is a reminder to all active ELL students. Your WIDA ACCESS testing takes place Tuesday and Wednesday immediately following announcements. Sixth and seventh graders report to Lab D with a pencil. Eighth graders report to Lab A with a pencil. January 11, 2016 Science Club will be meeting tomorrow after school, in Rm. B13 after the second bell. Come join the fun. The Latino Student Association will meet after school Wednesday in A-13 (2nd Bell) and head over to Evergreen Mills ES for our service project. Please have your forms turned in, any questions see Gaby Lopez. The yearbook staff will NOT meet after school today, 8th grade staff members will meet during lunch today in room A-10. Running club is cancelled this week due to the weather. The 6th Grade Blue Band will rehearse after school on Tuesday from 3:30-4:30, in the auditorium. The 6th Grade Gold band will rehearse after school on Wednesday. Student Council is collecting brand new Socks. Socks of all sizes accepted, but they must be brand new with their original packaging. Winning class gets 45 minutes of free time with electronics. This is a reminder to all active ELL students. Your WIDA ACCESS testing takes place Tuesday and Wednesday immediately following announcements. Sixth and seventh graders report to Lab D with a pencil. Eighth graders report to Lab A with a pencil. We have received the results for the AMC 8 Math Contest held here at Simpson in November. All the mathematicians who participated in the AMC 8 Math Contest did a great job! The scores for all participants were very close. Three students tied for third place: Parth Patel, Jake Rashap, and Jasmine Schoch. Second place went to Andrew Abbott. First place went to Zachary Rios. Congratulations mathematicians! January 8, 2016 Science Club will be meeting on Jan. 12th in Rm. B13 after the second bell. Come join the fun.

45 Student Council is collecting brand new Socks. Socks of all sizes accepted, but they must be brand new with their original packaging. Winning class gets 45 minutes of free time with electronics. January 7, 2016 Running Club is cancelled this week. Tomorrow s Spirit Day and it's Lazy Day. Come to school comfy, but sorry no Pajamas are permitted. Student Council is collecting brand new Socks. Socks of all sizes accepted, but they must be brand new with their original packaging. Winning class gets 45 minutes of free time with electronics. January 6, 2016 Running Club is cancelled this week. Student Council has voted on this Friday's Spirit Day and it's Lazy Day. Come to school comfy, but sorry no Pajamas are permitted. Student Council is collecting brand new Socks. Socks of all sizes accepted, but they must be brand new with their original packaging. Winning class gets 45 minutes of free time with electronics. January 5, 2016 Student Council or SCA will be having their monthly meeting on TODAY. All student council members report to Computer Lab B after 2nd bell. Running Club is cancelled this week. Spanish Club will meet TODAY on 2nd bell, room M5. Indoor soccer, today, first bell, main gym No meeting for Fellowship of Christian athletes today after school! Will resume next Tuesday1/12! Registration for the Simpson MS Baseball team tryouts are now open. 7th and 8th grade students interested in trying out should go to to register.

46 January 4, 2016 Running Club is cancelled this week. Student Council or SCA will be having their monthly meeting on Tuesday Jan 5th. All student council members report to Computer Lab B after 2nd bell. Registration for the Simpson MS Baseball team tryouts are now open. 7th and 8th grade students interested in trying out should go to to register. AVID Students, No TRF due tomorrow. We will start tutorials again on Thursday. December 18, 2015 Congrats to the Boys and Girls Mustang basketball teams. They both improved to 2-0. Come support them this weekend as the girls team take on the Stone Hill Stingrays and the boys take on the Harper Park Hurricanes. All games are free. Go Mustangs! Registration for the Simpson MS Baseball team tryouts are now open. 7th and 8th grade students interested in trying out should go to to register. December 17, 2015 Band reminders for the week: Percussionists auditioning for district band has practice after school TODAY; 7th and 8th grade band members need to have their instruments and concert music at school on Thursday to perform for the holiday assemblies. SCA is currently collecting for our annual toy drive. Please donate a new wrapped toy to your History or Civics teacher. The winning class will get hot chocolate and treats in their classroom. Interim reminder: Students & parents should be checking grades and turning in missing assignments. Help us celebrate the holiday season this Friday. Wear your holiday attire on the last day before the break. Happy Holidays!! December 16, 2015

47 Congrats to the Boys and Girls Mustang basketball teams. They both improved to 2-0. Come support them this weekend as the girls team take on the Stone Hill Stingrays and the boys take on the Harper Park Hurricanes. All games are free. Go Mustangs! Latino Student Association members. Today s election will be held for the Spring term officers. Also the Holiday Party is today! Hope to see Ms. Smith and Mr. Runfola there! Band reminders for the week: Woodwind players auditioning for district band have practice TODAY after school; the 8th grade band has a concert TONIGHT -- be here in concert dress at 6:30, concert starts with the guitar ensemble at 7 pm, percussionists auditioning for district band has practice after school on Thursday; 7th and 8th grade band members need to have their instruments and concert music at school on Thursday to perform for the holiday assemblies. SCA is currently collecting for our annual toy drive. Please donate a new wrapped toy to your History or Civics teacher. The winning class will get hot chocolate and treats in their classroom. Interim reminder: Students & parents should be checking grades and turning in missing assignments. Help us celebrate the holiday season this Friday. Wear your holiday attire on the last day before the break. Happy Holidays!! December 15, 2015 German Club members: The county-wide St. Nicholas party is tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. This year's party is at Rock Ridge High School in Brambleton. Come join the festivities. The cost is just $2 at the door. Bring a German dish to share. Don't miss out! FCA is having a Christmas party TODAY! There will be food, games and prizes! :) ALLLLL are welcome to attend with a permission slip. Bring a friend to this Merry event! Hope to see you in the cafe' on first bell! The JLSMS Chorus concert is tonight at 7 pm at Loudoun County High School. We invite all to attend! Band reminders for the week: 8th grade band has rehearsal after school on TODAY, woodwind players auditioning for district band have practice on Wednesday after school; the 8th grade band has a concert Wednesday night -- be here in concert dress at 6:30, concert starts with the guitar ensemble at 7 pm, percussionists auditioning for district band has practice after school on Thursday; 7th and 8th

48 grade band members need to have their instruments and concert music at school on Thursday to perform for the holiday assemblies. Spirit Day Friday ~ Holiday Hat Day SCA is currently collecting for our annual toy drive. Please donate a new wrapped toy to your History or Civics teacher. The winning class will get hot chocolate and treats in their classroom. Interim reminder: Students & parents should be checking grades and turning in missing assignments. December 14, 2015 Reminder: World Languages Connections on Monday. This week will meet in M5. There are no other Connections this week. German Club members: The county-wide St. Nicholas party is Wednesday, December 16 at 7:30 p.m. This year's party is at Rock Ridge High School in Brambleton. Come join the festivities. The cost is just $2 at the door. Bring a German dish to share. Don't miss out! Chess Club today after school in the cafeteria on second bell. 8th grade chorus: Your rehearsal is TODAY after school. Please leave on first bell get your belongings and report to the auditorium. FCA is having a Christmas party on Tuesday, 12/15! There will be food, games and prizes! :) ALLLLL are welcome to attend with a permission slip. Bring a friend to this Merry event! Hope to see you in the cafe' on first bell! The Bowling Club will be going on their monthly bowling trip on Tuesday December 15th. We have to leave earlier this trip you will need to be in the front lobby by 3:00 ready to board the bus. We need to leave Simpson at 3:00pm. Teachers, a list of students attending the trip will be included in Tuesday's attendance. Students are responsible for any missed work. Thank you to the 8 th grade band members who performed at the Wreaths Across America Ceremony on Saturday at Balls Bluff Regional Park. Spirit Day Friday ~ Holiday Hat Day SCA is currently collecting for our annual toy drive. Please donate a new wrapped toy to your History or Civics teacher. The winning class will get hot chocolate and treats in their classroom. Interim reminder: Students & parents should be checking grades and turning in missing assignments. Band reminders for the week: Those brass players auditioning for district band have practice after school on Monday; 8th grade band has rehearsal after school on

49 Tuesday, woodwind players auditioning for district band have practice on Wednesday after school; the 8th grade band has a concert Wednesday night -- be here in concert dress at 6:30, concert starts with the guitar ensemble at 7 pm, percussionists auditioning for district band has practice after school on Thursday; 7th and 8th grade band members need to have their instruments and concert music at school on Thursday to perform for the holiday assemblies. December 11, 2015 German Club members: The county-wide St. Nicholas party is Wednesday, December 16 at 7:30 p.m. This year's party is at Rock Ridge High School in Brambleton. Come join the festivities. The cost is just $2 at the door. Bring a German dish to share. Don't miss out! FCA is having a Christmas party on Tuesday, 12/15! There will be food, games and prizes! :) ALLLLL are welcome to attend with a permission slip. Bring a friend to this Merry event! Hope to see you in the cafe' on first bell! Reminder: World Languages Connections on Monday. This week will meet in M5. SCA is currently collecting for our annual toy drive. Please donate a new wrapped toy to your History or Civics teacher. The winning class will get hot chocolate and treats in their classroom. December 10, 2015 German Club members: The county-wide St. Nicholas party is Wednesday, December 16 at 7:30 p.m. This year's party is at Rock Ridge High School in Brambleton. Come join the festivities. The cost is just $2 at the door. Bring a German dish to share. Don't miss out! Tomorrow is Fandom Spirit Day. Remember Fandom is a way to express your love of something you really like or love. SCA is currently collecting for our annual toy drive. Please donate a new wrapped toy to your History or Civics teacher. The winning class will get hot chocolate and treats in their classroom. Woodwind players trying out for district band, you have rehearsal TODAY after school. 7th grade chorus: Your rehearsal is TODAY please leave on first bell get your things and report to the auditorium.

50 December 9, 2015 German Club members: The county-wide St. Nicholas party is Wednesday, December 16 at 7:30 p.m. This year's party is at Rock Ridge High School in Brambleton. Come join the festivities. The cost is just $2 at the door. Bring a German dish to share. Don't miss out! The SCA has voted on Friday's Spirit Day. Fandom day will be this Friday's spirit day. Remember Fandom is a way to express your love of something you really like or love. So break out your obsessions on Friday SCA is currently collecting for our annual toy drive. Please donate a new wrapped toy to your History or Civics teacher. The winning class will get hot chocolate and treats in their classroom. Woodwind players trying out for district band, you have rehearsal TODAY after school. 7th grade chorus: Your rehearsal is TODAY please leave on first bell get your things and report to the auditorium. December 8, 2015 Fellowship of Christian Athletes will be meeting TODAY on first bell in the cafeteria. Attention Latino Student Association members: Don t forget we are going to Evergreen Mills tomorrow for our service project. Also don t forget to sign up with Gaby for the Holiday party on Dec. 16th. We hope Mr. Runfola and Ms. Smith can attend! Science Club will be meeting in Room B13 TODAY on second bell. Hope to see you there. If you have not attended, bring a signed permission form and join in the fun. Indoor soccer today in the main gym on 1 st Bell.

51 The SCA has voted on Friday's Spirit Day. Fandom day will be this Friday's spirit day. Remember Fandom is a way to express your love of something you really like or love. So break out your obsessions on Friday SCA is currently collecting for our annual toy drive. Please donate a new wrapped toy to your History or Civics teacher. The winning class will get hot chocolate and treats in their classroom. Band rehearsal reminders for this week: Monday after school -- 8th grade concert band; Tuesday after school -- 7th Grade Band; Wednesday night -- Concert for 7th grade band and 8th grade jazz bands; Thursday after school -- Woodwind players trying out for district band. December 7, 2015 Fellowship of Christian Athletes will be meeting tomorrow on first bell in the cafeteria. We will also meet on December 15 th. All are welcome with a permission slip! See you there! World Languages Connections after school today. Language Arts Connections after school today. The SCA has voted on Friday's Spirit Day. Fandom day will be this Friday's spirit day. Remember Fandom is a way to express your love of something you really like or love. So break out your obsessions on Friday We will be selling Love Crushes Cancer T-shirts for $10 during all lunches TODAY and Monday. All proceeds will go to support Team Mathias for care packages. See Mrs. Herrin with any questions. SCA is currently collecting for our annual toy drive. Please donate a new wrapped toy to your History or Civics teacher. The winning class will get hot chocolate and treats in their classroom. Band rehearsal reminders for this week: Monday after school -- 8th grade concert band; Tuesday after school -- 7th Grade Band; Wednesday night -- Concert for 7th grade band and 8th grade jazz bands; Thursday after school -- Woodwind players trying out for district band. Select Chorus: If you are not at rehearsal after school this afternoon you will not be allowed to go on the field trip on Friday. A reminder that ELL students will be taking their practice WIDA ACCESS 2.0 test immediately after announcements tomorrow. 6th & 7th graders will report to Lab D, and 8th graders will report to Lab B.

52 Congratulations to Shyanne Huff for winning the first place public speaking trophy in AVID! Keep up the hard work! December 4, th Grade Dodgeball Tournament is tomorrow evening at Loudoun County HS, come cheer them on! Tournament begins at 7:00pm. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase at the concession stand! Fellowship of Christian Athletes will be meeting December 8 th on first bell in the cafeteria. We will also meet on December 15 th. All are welcome with a permission slip! See you there! Select Chorus: The details surrounding our performance TONIGHT have CHANGED. Please come see Mrs. Curtis ASAP for updated information. The Student v. Staff volleyball game is TODAY at 2:30pm. Ladies participating please come ready, because the staff is ready for you! We will be selling Love Crushes Cancer T-shirts for $10 during all lunches TODAY and Monday. All proceeds will go to support Team Mathias for care packages. See Mrs. Herrin with any questions. SCA is currently collecting for our annual toy drive. Please donate a new wrapped toy to your History or Civics teacher. The winning class will get hot chocolate and treats in their classroom. December 3, th Grade Dodgeball Tournament is tomorrow evening at Loudoun County HS, come cheer them on! Tournament begins at 7:00pm. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase at the concession stand! Select Chorus: The details surrounding our performance on Friday have CHANGED. Please come see Mrs. Curtis ASAP for updated information. The Student v. Staff volleyball game is tomorrow at 2:30pm. Ladies participating please come ready, because the staff is ready for you! We will be selling Love Crushes Cancer T-shirts for $10 during all lunches on Friday and Monday. All proceeds will go to support Team Mathias for care packages. See Mrs. Herrin with any questions.

53 SCA is currently collecting for our annual toy drive. Please donate a new wrapped toy to your History or Civic teacher. The winning class get hot chocolate and treats in their classroom. December 2, 2015 Latino Student Association will meet TODAY. Meet in room A-13. STAMPEDE is CANCELLED today! Please join us tonight for ART NIGHT! Attention all basketball fans. Please come support the Simpson Mustangs boys and girls travel teams this weekend on Dec. 6th. They both open their season. The boys play against Eagle Ridge MS away at 3:45pm and the girls play against Farmwell MS at Trailside MS at 4:30pm. Go Mustangs! SCA is currently collecting for our annual toy drive. Please donate a new wrapped toy to your History or Civic teacher. The winning class get hot chocolate and treats in their classroom. Any Student Council member who missed the meeting on Tuesday, please be sure to log onto Edmodo and vote for the next Spirit Day. The results will be announced on Friday morning. December 1, 2015 German club meets today in Room B2. Indoor Soccer resumes today after school. SCA will be having their December meeting TODAY. Please report to Computer Lab B after second bell. Latino Student Association will meet tomorrow. We will go over our holiday party and nominations for Spring Term elections. Meet in room A-13. There is NO Battle of the Books meeting today. We do not meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month. Our next meeting will be next Tuesday, December 8th. Spanish Club will meet TODAY. Room M-5 after second bell. Fellowship of Christian Athletes will be meeting tomorrow afternoon on first bell in the cafeteria. Additional meeting times for the month are December 8th and 15th. All are welcome with a permission slip! See you there! Please join us for our 7th Annual Simpson Art Night tomorrow evening from 6:30-8 pm. Please join us for a fun night of creative activities! Younger (and older) siblings

54 are welcome. All Simpson students who attend can take a chance at winning the Creative Art Bucket Raffle!! Thank you to all those who donated coats, hats, gloves. We were able to donate over 175 items to Mobile Hope. Way to go Mustangs! The SCA is proud to announce that the winning class of this year's coat drive is Mrs. Edwards! Way to go 8th graders! November 30, 2015 German club meets tomorrow in Room B2. Indoor Soccer resumes tomorrow after school. SCA will be having their December meeting on Tuesday December 1st. Report to Computer Lab B after second bell. Latino Student Association will meet on We will go over our holiday party and nominations for Spring Term elections. Meet in room A-13. There is NO Battle of the Books meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, December 1st. We do not meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month. Our next meeting will be next Tuesday, December 8th. Spanish Club will meet Tuesday, December 1. Room M-5 after second bell. 6th grade chorus: your first after school rehearsal is TODAY. You need to leave on first bell, get your belongings and report to the auditorium. Please move quicklyattendance will be taken. Rehearsal ends at 4:30. There will be District Auditions for brass players this afternoon, from 3:30-4:30, in the bandroom. REMINDER* Today is the last day to hand in your team rosters and permission forms for the 8 th Grade Dodgeball Tournament. The tournament is this Saturday at Loudoun County High School. Teams should report at 6:00pm. Games start at 7:00. Art Club meets today after school. AVID Students, please remember you have a TRF due every AVID class except Fridays! Please join us for our 7th Annual Simpson Art Night scheduled for this Wednesday, December 2nd from 6:30-8 pm. Please join us for a fun night of creative activities! Younger (and older) siblings are welcome. All Simpson students who attend can take a chance at winning the Creative Art Bucket Raffle!! If you d like to volunteer at a Creative Station or help set up that evening please sign up in Art Room 1 or 3!! November 24, 2015

55 Interested in German Club? We are decorating gingerbread houses for St. Nicholas Day at our next meeting while we learn about St. Nick s demonic alter ego: Krampus! Come learn the truth behind the legends before the film comes out. We ll meet in Room B2 on December 1. Please RSVP on Herr Reimert s web page by November 24. See you then! No Indoor Soccer until December 1 st. There will be NO select chorus after school today. Have a happy thanksgiving! Please join us for our 7th Annual Simpson Art Night scheduled for Wednesday, December 2nd from 6:30-8 pm. Please join us for a fun night of creative activities! Younger (and older) siblings are welcome. All Simpson students who attend can take a chance at winning the Creative Art Bucket Raffle!! If you d like to volunteer at a Creative Station or help set up that evening please sign up in Art Room 1 or 3!! Simpson Retractable Ear Buds are on SALE now! Cost is $3.00. Don't miss out! See Mrs. Bolyard in room A8 to purchase yours today!!! November 23, 2015 There will be an activity bus for band practice today. No activity bus on Tuesday Have a great Holiday. Interested in German Club? We are decorating gingerbread houses for St. Nicholas Day at our next meeting while we learn about St. Nick s demonic alter ego: Krampus! Come learn the truth behind the legends before the film comes out. We ll meet in Room B2 on December 1. Please RSVP on Herr Reimert s web page by November 24. See you then! No Indoor Soccer until December 1 st. Student v. Staff Volleyball tickets are now sold out. Keep earning your Mustang Money and stay tuned for our next great event! SCA is now collecting New or Gently Used coats, & New hats, gloves & scarves. Check your closets! Give items to your History or Civics teacher. The class to collect the most items will get 45 minutes free time in class! Donations are being collected until Nov 30 th. Please join us for our 7th Annual Simpson Art Night scheduled for Wednesday, December 2nd from 6:30-8 pm. Please join us for a fun night of creative activities! Younger (and older) siblings are welcome. All Simpson students who attend can

56 take a chance at winning the Creative Art Bucket Raffle!! If you d like to volunteer at a Creative Station or help set up that evening please sign up in Art Room 1 or 3!! Simpson Retractable Ear Buds are on SALE now! Cost is $3.00. Don't miss out! See Mrs. Bolyard in room A8 to purchase yours today!!! Reminder from your PE department to ALL students and ALL grades!!!! NO RENTALS ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY November 20, 2015 Interested in German Club? We are decorating gingerbread houses for St. Nicholas Day at our next meeting while we learn about St. Nick s demonic alter ego: Krampus! Come learn the truth behind the legends before the film comes out. We ll meet in Room B2 on December 1. Please RSVP on Herr Reimert s web page by November 24. See you then! No Indoor Soccer until December 1 st. SCA is now collecting New or Gently Used coats, & New hats, gloves & scarves. Check your closets! Give items to your History or Civics teacher. The class to collect the most items will get 45 minutes free time in class! Donations are being collected until Nov 30 th. Please join us for our 7th Annual Simpson Art Night scheduled for Wednesday, December 2nd from 6:30-8 pm. Please join us for a fun night of creative activities! Younger (and older) siblings are welcome. All Simpson students who attend can take a chance at winning the Creative Art Bucket Raffle!! If you d like to volunteer at a Creative Station or help set up that evening please sign up in Art Room 1 or 3!! Simpson Retractable Ear Buds are on SALE now! Cost is $3.00. Don't miss out! See Mrs. Bolyard in room A8 to purchase yours today!!! Ms. Baird's Civics classes please remember to meet in the Aux. gym after 6th block with your lunch and with all your Civics Fair materials. 8th grade Civics classes: Flyers for Wreaths Across America will not be passed out at the grocery store tomorrow (Saturday). Reminder to Mrs. Menard's students...your food journals are due Monday for A days and Tuesday for B days!!! Reminder from your PE department to ALL students and ALL grades!!!! NO RENTALS ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY November 19, 2015

57 Interested in German Club? We are decorating gingerbread houses for St. Nicholas Day at our next meeting while we learn about St. Nick s demonic alter ego: Krampus! Come learn the truth behind the legends before the film comes out. We ll meet in Room B2 on December 1. Please RSVP on Herr Reimert s web page by November 24. See you then! Winter Sports Club Members - Registration forms will not be accepted after today so turn in your paperwork. If you are new member and have not attended a parent meeting, the last New Member parent meeting will be on tonight at 5:00 pm in room A8. This is the last chance for new members to join the club for this year. SCA is now collecting New or Gently Used coats, & New hats, gloves & scarves. Check your closets! Give items to your History or Civics teacher. The class to collect the most items will get 45 minutes free time in class! Donations are being collected until Nov 30 th. Please join us for our 7th Annual Simpson Art Night scheduled for Wednesday, December 2nd from 6:30-8 pm. Please join us for a fun night of creative activities! Younger (and older) siblings are welcome. All Simpson students who attend can take a chance at winning the Creative Art Bucket Raffle!! If you d like to volunteer at a Creative Station or help set up that evening please sign up in Art Room 1 or 3!! SCA has voted on the next spirit day which will be on Friday November 20th. It will be a Battle of the colors. Let's see which grade can Battle it better. 8th graders will wear Blue, 7th graders will wear white and 6 th graders will wear gold. Show your spirit! Simpson Retractable Ear Buds are on SALE now! Cost is $3.00. Don't miss out! See Mrs. Bolyard in room A8 to purchase yours today!!! November 18, 2015 The Latino Student Association will be going to Evergreen ES today for their community service project after school. Please have your field trip forms. Join the German Club on December 1 st! We ll be decorating gingerbread houses and learning about Santa s evil alter ego: Krampus! Please RSVP on Herr Reimert s webpage by Tuesday, November 24 th! Winter Sports Club Members - Registration forms will not be accepted after Thursday so turn in your paperwork. If you are new member and have not attended a parent meeting, the last New Member parent meeting will be on

58 Thursday at 5:00 pm in room A8. This is the last chance for new members to join the club for this year. Attention 7th grade FACS students - This is a reminder that your laundry assignments are due on Thursday and Friday this week 11/19 and 11/20 SCA is now collecting New or Gently Used coats, & New hats, gloves & scarves. Check your closets! Give items to your History or Civics teacher. The class to collect the most items will get 45 minutes free time in class! Donations are being collected until Nov 30 th. Tickets to the Student v. Staff Volleyball Game are available for 6th and 7th graders in your house office. Starting this Thursday, remaining tickets will be sold to 8th graders. Please join us for our 7th Annual Simpson Art Night scheduled for Wednesday, December 2nd from 6:30-8 pm. Please join us for a fun night of creative activities! Younger (and older) siblings are welcome. All Simpson students who attend can take a chance at winning the Creative Art Bucket Raffle!! If you d like to volunteer at a Creative Station or help set up that evening please sign up in Art Room 1 or 3!! SCA has voted on the next spirit day which will be on Friday November 20th. It will be a Battle of the colors. Let's see which grade can Battle it better. 8th graders will wear Blue, 7th graders will wear white and 6 th graders will wear gold. Show your spirit! All of Mr. Jackson s students need to pick up their history projects today. Simpson Retractable Ear Buds are on SALE now! Cost is $3.00. Don't miss out! See Mrs. Bolyard in room A8 to purchase yours today!!! November 17, 2015 The Latino Student Association will be going to Evergreen ES tomorrow for their community service project after school. Please have your field trip forms. Fellowship of Christian Athletes will be meeting in the cafe TODAY on 1st bell. This will be the last meeting before Thanksgiving break. Hope to see you there! The Bowling Club has a trip this afternoon. Students who will be attending the trip should be released at 3:15. Students need to be in the main lobby by 3:20 or will be left behind! Teachers, the list of students attending will be attached to the attendance report.

59 This announcement is for students participating in the AMC 8 Math Competition today after school: You should report to Mr. Elhai s room (room A-3) on 2nd bell today for the math contest. Please bring a number 2 pencil. Good luck mathematicians! NO TEST PREP TODAY: Mrs. Wilfong will meet individually with interested students. Join the German Club on December 1 st! We ll be decorating gingerbread houses and learning about Santa s evil alter ego: Krampus! Please RSVP on Herr Reimert s webpage by Tuesday, November 24 th! The FACS department has a trivia question for you... Wednesday we are going to have Thanksgiving dinner. How many pounds of turkey do you think the FACS department prepares to feed the staff and 8th grade FACS students? Enter your answer outside the FACS 1&2 classroom at the white board, there is a tasty prize in store for you if you are the closest guess without going over. All entries must be submitted by Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 Good LUCK! Attention 7th grade FACS students - This is a reminder that your laundry assignments are due on Thursday and Friday this week 11/19 and 11/20 AVID students, your public speaking presentations begin TODAY. SCA is now collecting New or Gently Used coats, & New hats, gloves & scarves. Check your closets! Give items to your History or Civics teacher. The class to collect the most items will get 45 minutes free time in class! Donations are being collected until Nov 30 th. Tickets for the Simpson Teacher vs. Student volleyball game are now on sale in each house office. The game will be on Friday, December 4th at 2:30pm. The cost of the ticket is 8 mustang dollars. Only 60 tickets will be sold for each grade level and they will be sold on a first come first serve basis. Pick yours up today! Please join us for our 7th Annual Simpson Art Night scheduled for Wednesday, December 2nd from 6:30-8 pm. Please join us for a fun night of creative activities! Younger (and older) siblings are welcome. All Simpson students who attend can take a chance at winning the Creative Art Bucket Raffle!! If you d like to volunteer at a Creative Station or help set up that evening please sign up in Art Room 1 or 3!! SCA has voted on the next spirit day which will be on Friday November 20th. It will be a Battle of the colors. Let's see which grade can Battle it better. 8th graders will wear Blue, 7th graders will wear white and 6 th graders will wear gold. Show your spirit! November 16, 2015

60 World Languages Connections will meet in room B2 today after school. Members of SQUAD: Please remember to go to room B7 today at lunch. If you forgot to attend the first meeting, this will be your last chance to join the fun. The Latino Student Association will be going to Evergreen ES on Wednesday for their community service project after school. Please have your field trip forms. Fellowship of Christian Athletes will be meeting in the cafe on Tuesday, 11/17 on 1st bell. This will be the last meeting before Thanksgiving break. Hope to see you there! This announcement is for students who turned in permission forms for the AMC 8 Math Competition. Tomorrow is the big day! Don t forget to stay after school tomorrow (Tuesday) to participate in the AMC 8 Math Competition. Students should report to Mr. Elhai s room (room A-3) on 2nd bell tomorrow to participate in the math contest. Good luck mathematicians! Attention 7th grade FACS students - This is a reminder that your laundry assignments are due on Thursday and Friday this week 11/19 and 11/20 AVID students, your public speaking presentations begin tomorrow. Bring in your materials and remember to practice, practice, practice! SCA has voted on the next spirit day which will be on Friday November 20th. It will be a Battle of the colors. Let's see which grade can Battle it better. 8th graders will wear Blue, 7th graders will wear white and 6 th graders will wear gold. Show your spirit! SCA is now collecting New or Gently Used coats, & New hats, gloves & scarves. Check your closets! Give items to your History or Civics teacher. The class to collect the most items will get 45 minutes free time in class! Donations are being collected until Nov 30 th. Tickets for the Simpson Teacher vs. Student volleyball game are now on sale in each house office. The game will be on Friday, December 4th at 2:30pm. The cost of the ticket is 8 mustang dollars. Only 60 tickets will be sold for each grade level and they will be sold on a first come first serve basis. Pick yours up today! Please join us for our 7th Annual Simpson Art Night scheduled for Wednesday, December 2nd from 6:30-8 pm. Please join us for a fun night of creative activities! Younger (and older) siblings are welcome. All Simpson students who attend can take a chance at winning the Creative Art Bucket Raffle!! If you d like to volunteer at a Creative Station or help set up that evening please sign up in Art Room 1 or 3!! November 13, 2015

61 World Languages Connections will meet in room B2 on Monday, Nov. 16 th Members of SQUAD: Please remember to go to room B7 during lunch on Monday. If you forgot to attend the first meeting, this will be your last chance to join the fun. Avid students, please meet by the front door at 9:55 for our field trip. Bring your money and jacket. Mrs. Nibbelink s 2nd and 3rd block classes. Mrs. Nibbelink s 2nd and 3rd block classes should report to Lab A instead of Mrs. Nibbelink s classroom today. Please come prepared for Algebra class, but class will be held in Lab A instead of room A-6. Chorus students: Today is the LAST DAY to turn in money for spirit wear orders. SCA is now collecting New or Gently Used coats, & New hats, gloves & scarves. Check your closets! Give items to your History or Civics teacher. The class to collect the most items will get 45 minutes free time in class! Donations are being collected until Nov 30 th. PBIS Raffle is today. Tickets for the Simpson Teacher vs. Student volleyball game are now on sale in each house office. The game will be on Friday, December 4th at 2:30pm. The cost of the ticket is 8 mustang dollars. Only 60 tickets will be sold for each grade level and they will be sold on a first come first serve basis. Pick yours up today! Please join us for our 7th Annual Simpson Art Night scheduled for Wednesday, December 2nd from 6:30-8 pm. Please join us for a fun night of creative activities! Younger (and older) siblings are welcome. All Simpson students who attend can take a chance at winning the Creative Art Bucket Raffle!! If you d like to volunteer at a Creative Station or help set up that evening please sign up in Art Room 1 or 3!! November 12, 2015 Fellowship of Christian Athletes: Will be meeting next Tuesday 11/17. Remember whether you come one time, or all year, you MUST have a signed Permission slip to attend! Meet in the Auxiliary Gym on 1st Bell! It's not too late to join the Simpson's newest club, The Tennis Club! It meets in the main gym on Tuesdays. You will need a permission form from the house office. Space is limited so get your forms in quick and meet in the main gym on Tuesdays. Members of SQUAD: Please remember to go to room B7 during lunch on Monday. If you forgot to attend the first meeting, this will be your last chance to join the fun. 8 th Grade Yearbook Staff will have a short yearbook meeting at the beginning of lunch today in room A10.

62 ATTENTION 8 th Graders: Tomorrow is Career Day. You will all be staying in the auditorium for the first keynote speaker. Those that have gone to the cafeteria for breakfast will need to return to the auditorium after you are finished with breakfast. After the speaker is finished all 8 th grade students will go to their locker and then first block class for attendance and to get their schedule of speakers. You will have 5 speakers to see. Have fun! SCA is now collecting New or Gently Used coats, & New hats, gloves & scarves. Check your closets! Give items to your History or Civics teacher. The class to collect the most items will get 45 minutes free time in class! Donations are being collected until Nov 30 th. PBIS News: The Student raffle will take place on November 13th. STUDENTS: be on the lookout for updated menus! New items and prices are coming soon. Tickets for the Simpson Teacher vs. Student volleyball game are now on sale in each house office. The game will be on Friday, December 4th at 2:30pm. The cost of the ticket is 8 mustang dollars. Only 60 tickets will be sold for each grade level and they will be sold on a first come first serve basis. Pick yours up today! Please join us for our 7th Annual Simpson Art Night scheduled for Wednesday, December 2nd from 6:30-8 pm. Please join us for a fun night of creative activities! Younger (and older) siblings are welcome. All Simpson students who attend can take a chance at winning the Creative Art Bucket Raffle!! If you d like to volunteer at a Creative Station or help set up that evening please sign up in Art Room 1 or 3!! AVID students, we will be leaving at 10AM tomorrow for our field trip. Please remember to bring money for lunch and a jacket or sweatshirt. November 11, 2015 LSA is having their social event TODAY after school. Please don t forget to bring your yummy treats to the event. Mrs. Wilfong will be hosting a Thomas Jefferson Prep today, Wednesday after school in room M-1. REMINDER: Tonight is the Spanish Speaking Parents night at 7:00PM. Tickets for the Simpson Teacher verses Student volleyball game are now on sale in each house office. The game will be on Friday, December 4th at 2:30pm. The

63 cost of the ticket is 8 mustang dollars. Only 60 tickets will be sold for each grade level and they will be sold on a first come first serve basis. Pick yours up today! November 10, 2015 German Club has their first meeting today after school in Room B2. Please be sure to have your permission slip. Indoor Soccer Tournament starts today. Please report to the gym on first bell and get dressed. Locate your team & get your colors. Captains should have a copy of the team schedules. Battle of the Books Team- meets TODAY after school in the library. Spanish Club Meeting: Our 2 nd meeting is TODAY in Room M5 after 2 nd bell! Be ready for some fun!!!! Fellowship of Christian Athletes: November meetings will be TODAY, 11/10 and next Tuesday 11/17. Remember whether you come one time or all year, you MUST have a signed Permission slip to attend! Meet in the Auxiliary Gym on 1 st Bell! NO YEARBOOK meeting today. Reminder to all Student Council members: We will be having our monthly SCA meeting TODAY. Report to computer lab B after second bell. Mrs. Nohe s History students need to pick up their Native American projects and take them home TODAY! Spanish Speaking Parent night is tomorrow evening at 7:00PM. If your parents speak Spanish, please encourage them to come! November 9, 2015 Does German culture interest you? Come to the first meeting of the German Club after school on Tuesday, November 10 th. Permission slips are available in room B2, or the house C office. No German required! The Indoor Soccer tournament needs ONE more team. There are 2 packets in the main office ~ the first team to hand in 8 signed permission forms gets into the tournament. Good Luck!

64 World Languages Connections will be held TODAY in room B6. If you have signed up to attend, please remember to get permission form to stay after school from your teacher or a house office. Battle of the Books Team-Just a reminder that we will be meeting tomorrow, Tuesday afternoon in the library. Spanish Club Meeting: Our 2 nd meeting is tomorrow in Room M5 after 2 nd bell! Be ready for some fun!!!! Fellowship of Christian Athletes: November meetings will be tomorrow, 11/10 and next Tuesday 11/17. Remember whether you come one time or all year, you MUST have a signed Permission slip to attend! Meet in the Auxiliary Gym on 1 st Bell! Chess Club: TODAY after school on 2 nd bell in the cafeteria! Congratulations to the Simpson Latin students who placed fourth in the Seneca Ridge Certamen on Saturday! Thanks goes to: Cameron Suttie, Sam Bendekovic, Ethan Walker, Caroline Curtin, Emma Fox, Amie Holstein and Jasmine Schoch. Congratulations to the Simpson Girls Volleyball, Open -1 Division Champions! The girls won all of their matches this weekend in straight sets to win the end of the yea tournament and finished the season undefeated. Congrats to Chandler Vaughan, Olivia Mallow, Kennedy Kottkamp, Emma Monkvic, Sarah Jewel, Bella Sauer, Jillian Warter, Ashley Allen, Meghan Crooks & Jasmine Fuentes. Great job ladies! Congratulations to those students who participated in the All county Chorus event this past weekend at Stone Hill Middle School. They had a wonderful performance! Score sheets and results for the District Chorus event are in ~ see Mrs. Curtis to pick them up. Reminder to all Student Council members: We will be having our monthly SCA meeting on Tuesday November 10 th. Report to computer lab B after second bell. Students who auditioned for Peter Pan: The cast list will be posted after school today in the following locations ~ Auditorium Door, Outside the Choir Room and by the parent pick up door. Looking forward to a fabulous musical! Spanish Speaking Parent night is this Wednesday at 7:00pm. November 4, 2015 Today is the LAST day of Musical Auditions for Peter Pan. If you stayed yesterday, you do not need to stay today unless otherwise instructed. Please leave at your normal bell, get your belongings, get water, use the restroom, and report to the auditorium.

65 Does German culture interest you? Come to the first meeting of the German Club after school on Tuesday, November 10 th. Permission slips are available in room B2, or the house C office. No German required! The Indoor Soccer tournament needs ONE more team. There are 2 packets in the main office ~ the first team to hand in 8 signed permission forms gets into the tournament. Good Luck! World Languages Connections will be held on Monday, November 9 th in room B6. If you have signed up to attend, please remember to get permission form to stay after school from your teacher or a house office. As soon as the announcements are over, those students who are attending the All County chorus today, please report to Mrs. Curtis room. Ms. Wilfong s 6 th and 7 th graders: Your documentary project due date is being moved. Let the rejoicing begin! A-day projects will be presented on November 11 th. B-day projects will be presented on November 10 th. Please see Mrs. Wilfong for more information. 7 th Grade Science students Please remember to bring in your cell model supplies by November 5 th and 6 th. You can drop them off anytime to your Science classroom. Please place them in the box for your block. The students will be building models on November 9 th and 10 th. Simpson is sending Latin Students to the Seneca Ridge Certamen (Quiz Competition) on Saturday, November 7 th. Don t forget to wear your toga! November 5, 2015 Musical Auditions are today and tomorrow after school. Please leave at your normal bell, get your belongings, get water, use the restroom and report to the auditorium. You only need to stay for ONE of the auditions NOT both. Does German culture interest you? Come to the first meeting of the German Club after school on Tuesday, November 10 th. Permission slips are available in room B2, or the house C office. No German required! The Indoor Soccer tournament needs ONE more team. There are 3 packets in the main office ~ the first team to hand in 8 signed permission forms gets into the tournament. Good Luck! World Languages Connections will be held on Monday, November 9 th in room B6. If you have signed up to attend, please remember to get permission form to stay after school from your teacher or a house office.

66 Ms. Wilfong s 6 th and 7 th graders: Your documentary project due date is being moved. Let the rejoicing begin! A-day projects will be presented on November 11 th. B-day projects will be presented on November 10 th. Please see Mrs. Wilfong for more information. 7 th Grade Science students Please remember to bring in your cell model supplies by November 5 th and 6 th. You can drop them off anytime to your Science classroom. Please place them in the box for your block. The students will be building models on November 9 th and 10 th. Simpson is sending Latin Students to the Seneca Ridge Certamen (Quiz Competition) on Saturday, November 7 th. Don t forget to wear your toga! November 4, 2015 The Latino Student Association will meet today in room A-13 regarding their first service event which will be held at Evergreen Mills Elementary School. Musical Audition Prep day is TODAY! Students should have their forms in order to stay and they will report to the auditorium. 8 th Grade yearbook staff will meet with Mr. Fawcett at lunch today for a short yearbook meeting. Ms. Wilfong s 6 th and 7 th graders: Your documentary project due date is being moved. Let the rejoicing begin! A-day projects will be presented on November 11 th. B-day projects will be presented on November 10 th. Please see Mrs. Wilfong for more information. 7 th Grade Science students Please remember to bring in your cell model supplies by November 5 th and 6 th. You can drop them off anytime to your Science classroom. Please place them in the box for your block. The students will be building models on November 9 th and 10 th. Simpson is sending Latin Students to the Seneca Ridge Certamen (Quiz Competition) on Saturday, November 7 th. Don t forget to wear your toga! October 30, 2015 The AMC 8Math Competition permission forms are due today. Winter Sports Club: All students old and new, planning on participating in the Winter Sports Club this year MUST complete the Member Login on the Winter

67 Sports Webpage by TODAY! If you have any questions, see Mrs. Bolyard in room A8 or Mr. Allen in Room C2. Ms. Wilfong s 6 th and 7 th graders: Your documentary project due date is being moved. Let the rejoicing begin! A-day projects will be presented on November 11 th. B-day projects will be presented on November 10 th. Please see Mrs. Wilfong for more information. Congratulations to the 8 th grade chorus for a fabulous performance at Family Fun last night at Loudoun County High School! Those who are auditioning for All District Chorus you need to meet here at Simpson on Tuesday at 11:15 to travel to the auditions. We will return to the school about 1:30. Practice hard this weekend!!! Mrs. Bolyard s 5 th & 6 th Block Classes: Notice & Note Responses are graded. You may stop by today to pick them up. Corrections Due Wednesday. Simpson is sending Latin Students to the Seneca Ridge Certamen (Quiz Competition) on Saturday, November 7 th. If you would like to compete on a team, please see Mrs. Hogye in B2 to sign up by TODAY. Don t forget to wear your toga! October 29, 2015 Attention 6 th, 7 th & 8 th grade Math Enthusiasts!! All students in grades 6, 7 & 8 are invited to participate in the AMC 8Math Competition. The AMC 8 is a 40 minute test consisting of 25 multiple choice questions. This Math competition will be held after school on Tuesday, November 17 th here at Simpson. All you need to participate is a completed permission form which can be picked up from your Math teacher or printed from the JL Simpson web page. A list of topics on the test can also be found on the web page. The last day to turn in permission forms is this TOMORROW! Winter Sports Club: All students old and new, planning on participating in the Winter Sports Club this year MUST complete the Member Login on the Winter Sports Webpage by TOMORROW! If you have any questions, see Mrs. Bolyard in room A8 or Mr. Allen in Room C2. Don t forget, Simpson is collecting non-perishable food for Inter Faith Relief this week. Please show your support and bring in a box or a can tomorrow! Peter Pan Jr. will be the musical at JLSMS this year! You can pick up the necessary forms from Mrs. Curtis in the choir room or in any of the house offices if you are interested in participating! These forms need to be returned to Ms. Curtis by November 4 th. Students are required to attend an audition prep session which will

68 be held on Wednesday November 4 th. Auditions will be held November 5 th & 6 th from 3:30 to 5:30. Students only need to attend one audition day. Simpson is sending Latin Students to the Seneca Ridge Certamen (Quiz Competition) on Saturday, November 7 th. If you would like to compete on a team, please see Mrs. Hogye in B2 to sign up by TOMORROW. Don t forget to wear your toga! SCA will be having their first Spirit Day on Friday November 6 th. Student council members voted on Formal Friday. Dress to impress on November 6 th! 8 th grade chorus students: Mrs. Curtis will see you tonight no later than 6:30PM in the Loudoun County HS Cafeteria for Family Fun Night. Anyone who would like to see the 8 th grade and the LCHS Choirs perform are welcome to attend tonight. The concert begins at 7PM in the LCHS cafeteria. REMINDER: Picture re-takes will be 1 st period tomorrow. Please dress appropriately for your picture! October 28, 2015 Attention 6 th, 7 th & 8 th grade Math Enthusiasts!! All students in grades 6, 7 & 8 are invited to participate in the AMC 8Math Competition. The AMC 8 is a 40 minute test consisting of 25 multiple choice questions. This Math competition will be held after school on Tuesday, November 17 th here at Simpson. All you need to participate is a completed permission form which can be picked up from your Math teacher or printed from the JL Simpson web page. A list of topics on the test can also be found on the web page. The last day to turn in permission forms is this Friday, October 30 th. Attention LSA members: The party scheduled for Wednesday the 28 th, has been postponed to Wednesday November 11 th. This party will be before our service project with Mr. Runfola helping with the Spanish Speaking Parents night. For more information, please see Gaby Lopez or Alex Gonzalez. Also, we will be going to Evergreen Mills ES to tutor students on November 4 th. Please turn in your permission forms. For more information about this trip, please see Mr. Lopez in room A13. Winter Sports Club: All students old and new, planning on participating in the Winter Sports Club this year MUST complete the Member Login on the Winter Sports Webpage by this Friday! If you have any questions, see Mrs. Bolyard in room A8 or Mr. Allen in

69 Don t forget, Simpson is collecting non-perishable food for Inter Faith Relief this week. Please show your support and bring in a box or a can tomorrow! Peter Pan Jr. will be the musical at JLSMS this year! You can pick up the necessary forms from Mrs. Curtis in the choir room or in any of the house offices if you are interested in participating! These forms need to be returned to Ms. Curtis by November 4 th. Students are required to attend an audition prep session which will be held on Wednesday November 4 th. Auditions will be held November 5 th & 6 th from 3:30 to 5:30. Students only need to attend one audition day. Simpson is sending Latin Students to the Seneca Ridge Certamen (Quiz Competition) on Saturday, November 7 th. If you would like to compete on a team, please see Mrs. Hogye in B2 to sign up by this Friday, October 30 th. Don t forget to wear your toga! All Seventh graders and students new to Loudoun County will have their vision and hearing screenings during their PE classes today and tomorrow. Please remember if you wear glasses to bring them with you! SCA will be having their first Spirit Day on Friday November 6 th. Student council members voted on Formal Friday. Dress to impress on November 6 th! PBiS Announcements: The Student raffle will take place on November 13 th. The PBiS Committee will be raffling off one of the Think Pink T-shirts. Teachers; your raffle will be on October 30 th, and we will be raffling off a Starbuck s Gift Card. STUDENTS! Be on the lookout for updated menus. New items and prices are coming soon. Look at your teacher and ask them which Teacher s Choice box they have chosen. All teachers must choose at least one. October 27, 2015 Attention 6 th, 7 th & 8 th grade Math Enthusiasts!! All students in grades 6, 7 & 8 are invited to participate in the AMC 8Math Competition. The AMC 8 is a 40 minute test consisting of 25 multiple choice questions. This Math competition will be held after school on Tuesday, November 17 th here at Simpson. All you need to participate is a completed permission form which can be picked up from your Math teacher or printed from the JL Simpson web page. A list of topics on the test can also be found on the web page. The last day to turn in permission forms is next Friday, October 30 th. Attention LSA members: The party scheduled for Wednesday the 28 th, has been postponed to Wednesday November 11 th. This party will be before our service

70 project with Mr. Runfola helping with the Spanish Speaking Parents night. For more information, please see Gaby Lopez or Alex Gonzalez. Also, we will be going to Evergreen Mills ES to tutor students on November 4 th. Please turn in your permission forms. For more information about this trip, please see Mr. Lopez in room A13. DON T FORGET to bring in your empty ink cartridges! Peter Pan Jr. will be the musical at JLSMS this year! You can pick up the necessary forms from Mrs. Curtis in the choir room or in any of the house offices if you are interested in participating! These forms need to be returned to Ms. Curtis by November 4 th. Students are required to attend an audition prep session which will be held on Wednesday November 4 th. Auditions will be held November 5 th & 6 th from 3:30 to 5:30. Students only need to attend one audition day. Simpson is sending Latin Students to the Seneca Ridge Certamen (Quiz Competition) on Saturday, November 7 th. If you would like to compete on a team, please see Mrs. Hogye in B2 to sign up by this Friday, October 30 th. Don t forget to wear your toga! World Languages Connections will be held after school TODAY in room B2. For those of you who signed up to attend, please be sure to complete and turn in a permission form. Attention LSA members: The party scheduled for Wednesday the 28 th, has been postponed to Wednesday November 11 th. This party will be before our service project with Mr. Runfola helping with the Spanish Speaking Parents night. For more information, please see Gaby Lopez or Alex Gonzalez. Also, we will be going to Evergreen Mills ES to tutor students on November 4 th. Please turn in your permission forms. For more information about this trip, please see Mr. Lopez in room A13. The Yearbook Staff is meeting in rom A10 after school today. Art Club starts today after school! 6 th Grade meets in Art Room 3. 7 th and 8 th Grade meet in Art Room 1. Our next Battle of the Books meeting is tomorrow, Tuesday, October 27 th after school in the library. If you were thinking about joining the Simpson Battle of the Books team and missed the first meeting IT s NOT TOO LATE!!! Please stop by the library to get a parent permission form and join us tomorrow! We hope to see you tomorrow! DON T FORGET to bring in your empty ink cartridges! Peter Pan Jr. will be the musical at JLSMS this year! You can pick up the necessary forms from Mrs. Curtis in the choir room or in any of the house offices if you are interested in participating! These forms need to be returned to Ms. Curtis by

71 November 4 th. Students are required to attend an audition prep session which will be held on Wednesday November 4 th. Auditions will be held November 5 th & 6 th from 3:30 to 5:30. Students only need to attend one audition day. Simpson is sending Latin Students to the Seneca Ridge Certamen (Quiz Competition) on Saturday, November 7 th. If you would like to compete on a team, please see Mrs. Hogye in B2 to sign up by this Friday, October 30 th. Don t forget to wear your toga! October 23, 2015 Simpson Spirit Night at the Corn Maize is tonight at 6:00! Please take into account the Friday evening traffic on Route 15 when planning your departure. Remember, each student attending this event MUST be accompanied by at least one responsible adult with a ticket! Attention 6 th, 7 th & 8 th grade Math Enthusiasts!! All students in grades 6, 7 & 8 are invited to participate in the AMC 8Math Competition. The AMC 8 is a 40 minute test consisting of 25 multiple choice questions. This Math competition will be held after school on Tuesday, November 17 th here at Simpson. All you need to participate is a completed permission form which can be picked up from your Math teacher or printed from the JL Simpson web page. A list of topics on the test can also be found on the web page. The last day to turn in permission forms is next Friday, October 30 th. World Languages Connections will be held after school on Monday, October 26 th in room B2. For those of you who signed up to attend, please be sure to complete and turn in a permission form. You can pick up from your teacher or house office. DON T FORGET to bring in your empty ink cartridges! Peter Pan Jr. will be the musical at JLSMS this year! You can pick up the necessary forms from Mrs. Curtis in the choir room or in any of the house offices if you are interested in participating! These forms need to be returned to Ms. Curtis by November 4 th. Students are required to attend an audition prep session which will be held on Wednesday November 4 th. Auditions will be held November 5 th & 6 th from 3:30 to 5:30. Students only need to attend one audition day. October 22, 2015 Simpson Spirit Night at the Corn Maize! When: October 23 rd at 6:00PM. Tickets are $7.00 and will be on sale during lunches on Oct. 20, 21 & 22. This is a family event! Parents please note you are responsible for your children. The Corn Maize is open

72 to the public and chaperones WILL NOT be provide by the school or the PTO. Each student attending this event MUST be accompanied by at least one responsible adult with a ticket! Contact Chris Gherst with questions. For more information, visit the PTO Webpage. The Latino Student Association Officers will meet today, during lunch. Please turn in your permission forms for the community service project in A13. Attention 6 th, 7 th & 8 th grade Math Enthusiasts!! All students in grades 6, 7 & 8 are invited to participate in the AMC 8Math Competition. The AMC 8 is a 40 minute test consisting of 25 multiple choice questions. This Math competition will be held after school on Tuesday, November 17 th here at Simpson. All you need to participate is a completed permission form which can be picked up from your Math teacher or printed from the JL Simpson web page. A list of topics on the test can also be found on the web page. The last day to turn in permission forms is next Friday, October 30 th. Mustangs are proud to help the environment and support our school at the same time! Please send in your EMPTY ink cartridges for recycling. ATTENTION STUDENTS! A future local Eagle Scout has asked for our help. Andrew Stephenson s Teddy Bear Brigade, will occur during this week! As a school, we are collecting New/Unused teddy bears for distribution to Loudoun County Emergency Personnel. They will then be handed out to children during accidents, fires or domestic situations to help calm and ease fears of youngsters in a stressful situation. The donation box is outside of the main office.bring em in Mustangs!!! We are also collecting non-perishable food for Interfaith Relief. Collection boxes can be found in the main lobby. Please help the food insecure in our area! Peter Pan Jr. will be the musical at JLSMS this year! You can pick up the necessary forms from Mrs. Curtis in the choir room or in any of the house offices if you are interested in participating! These forms need to be returned to Ms. Curtis by November 4 th. Students are required to attend an audition prep session which will be held on Wednesday November 4 th. Auditions will be held November 5 th & 6 th from 3:30 to 5:30. Students only need to attend one audition day. October 21, 2015 Simpson Spirit Night at the Corn Maize! When: October 23 rd at 6:00PM. Tickets are $7.00 and will be on sale during lunches on Oct. 20, 21 & 22. You can also purchase tickets online for a small fee until Oct 21 st, at and ticket pick up from online sales will also be handed out at lunch on the 20 th, 21 st and 22 nd. This is a family event! Parents please note you are responsible for your children. The Corn Maize is open to the public and chaperones WILL NOT be provide by the

73 school or the PTO. Each student attending this event MUST be accompanied by at least one responsible adult with a ticket! Contact Chris Gherst with questions. For more information, visit the PTO Webpage. Winter Sports Club: If you participated in the Winter Sports Club last year, meet with Mrs. Bolyard during lunch in room A8. (This is a location change.) New Winter Sports Club Members will be meeting in the auditorium TODAY after school. If a student is unable to attend their meeting today, they need to stop by Mrs. Bolyard s room and pick up the information. The Latino Student Association Officers will meet on Thursday, during lunch. Please pick up and turn in your permission forms for the community service project in A13. Attention 6 th, 7 th & 8 th grade Math Enthusiasts!! All students in grades 6, 7 & 8 are invited to participate in the AMC 8Math Competition. The AMC 8 is a 40 minute test consisting of 25 multiple choice questions. This Math competition will be held after school on Tuesday, November 17 th here at Simpson. All you need to participate is a completed permission form which can be picked up from your Math teacher or printed from the JL Simpson web page. A list of topics on the test can also be found on the web page. The last day to turn in permission forms is next Friday, October 30 th. Mustangs are proud to help the environment and support our school at the same time! Please send in your EMPTY ink cartridges for recycling. ATTENTION STUDENTS! A future local Eagle Scout has asked for our help. Andrew Stephenson s Teddy Bear Brigade, will occur during this week! As a school, we are collecting New/Unused teddy bears for distribution to Loudoun County Emergency Personnel. They will then be handed out to children during accidents, fires or domestic situations to help calm and ease fears of youngsters in a stressful situation. The donation box is outside of the main office.bring em in Mustangs!!! We are also collecting non-perishable food for Interfaith Relief. Collection boxes can be found in the main lobby. Please help the food insecure in our area! Thank you to all the students and staff that wore yellow and black in appreciation for our awesome Bus Drivers! Peter Pan Jr. will be the musical at JLSMS this year! You can pick up the necessary forms from Mrs. Curtis in the choir room or in any of the house offices if you are interested in participating! These forms need to be returned to Ms. Curtis by November 4 th. Students are required to attend an audition prep session which will be held on Wednesday November 4 th. Auditions will be held November 5 th & 6 th from 3:30 to 5:30. Students only need to attend one audition day. October 20, 2015

74 The Bowling Club has their first trip today. Students who will be attending, should be released at 3:15. Students should go to their lockers and get their stuff as if they were going home. The students need to be at the main lobby by 3:20 or will they will not be able to attend. Teachers, a list of members attending will be attached to the attendance report. Fellowship of Christian Athletes will hold their 3 rd meeting today, in the Auxiliary Gym on 1 st Bell. Simpson Spirit Night at the Corn Maize! When: October 23 rd at 6:00PM. Tickets are $7.00 and will be on sale during lunches on Oct. 20, 21 & 22. You can also purchase tickets online for a small fee until Oct 21 st, at and ticket pick up from online sales will also be handed out at lunch on the 20 th, 21 st and 22 nd. This is a family event! Parents please note you are responsible for your children. The Corn Maize is open to the public and chaperones WILL NOT be provide by the school or the PTO. Each student attending this event MUST be accompanied by at least one responsible adult with a ticket! Contact Chris Gherst with questions. For more information, visit the PTO Webpage. Winter Sports Club is now forming! There will be an Information Meeting Wednesday, October 21 st in the Auditorium. Returning members (7 th & 8 th Graders) will meet during their LUNCH in Auditorium. (please bring your lunch!) New Members (6 th, 7 th, & 8 th graders) will be meeting AFTER SCHOOL 3:40-4:30 in the Auditorium. This meeting is for students that did NOT attend last year. A permission form for this Information Meeting is required for the after school meeting only. Parents please click HERE for more information about the Winter Sports Club! The Latino Student Association Officers will meet on Thursday, during lunch. Please pick up and turn in your permission forms for the community service project in A- 13. Reminder: STUDENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO PUT STICKERS ON THEIR LOCKERS! Tomorrow is Bus Driver and Bus Driver Attendant Appreciation Day! Thank you to all the students who made cards. We will be handing them out tomorrow morning. To help show our support students and faculty are asked to wear yellow and black tomorrow. Please show your support! Mustangs are proud to help the environment and support our school at the same time! Please send in your EMPTY ink cartridges for recycling. ATTENTION STUDENTS! A future local Eagle Scout has asked for our help. Andrew Stephenson s Teddy Bear Brigade, will occur during this week! As a school, we are collecting New/Unused teddy bears for distribution to Loudoun County Emergency Personnel. They will then be handed out to children during accidents, fires or

75 domestic situations to help calm and ease fears of youngsters in a stressful situation. The donation box is outside of the main office.bring em in Mustangs!!! We are also collecting non-perishable food for Interfaith Relief. Collection boxes can be found in the main lobby. Please help the food insecure in our area! October 19, 2015 Don t forget, TODAY is the first Battle of the Books Meeting. Mrs. Kennedy is looking forward to seeing interested students in the library. If you have not handed in a Parent Permission form yet, please bring the signed form with you to the meeting. Yearbook staff will meet in room A10 on today after school. The Bowling Club will be attending their first trip on Tuesday October 20 th. Students who will be attending, should be released at 3:15. Students should go to their lockers and get their stuff as if they were going home. The students need to be at the main lobby by 3:20 or will they will not be able to attend. Teachers, a list of members attending will be attached to the attendance report. Fellowship of Christian Athletes will hold their 3 rd meeting on Tuesday, 10/20 in the Auxiliary Gym on 1 st Bell. Simpson Spirit Night at the Corn Maize! When: October 23 rd at 7:00PM. Tickets are $7.00 and will be on sale during lunches on Oct. 20, 21 & 22. You can also purchase tickets online for a small fee until Oct 21 st, at and ticket pick up from online sales will also be handed out at lunch on the 20 th, 21 st and 22 nd. This is a family event! Parents please note you are responsible for your children. The Corn Maize is open to the public and chaperones WILL NOT be provide by the school or the PTO. Each student attending this event MUST be accompanied by at least one responsible adult with a ticket! Contact Chris Gherst with questions. For more information, visit the PTO Webpage. Winter Sports Club is now forming! There will be an Information Meeting Wednesday, October 21 st in the Auditorium. Returning members (7 th & 8 th Graders) will meet during their LUNCH in Auditorium. (please bring your lunch!) New Members (6 th, 7 th, & 8 th graders) will be meeting AFTER SCHOOL 3:40-4:30 in the Auditorium. This meeting is for students that did NOT attend last year. A permission form for this Information Meeting is required for the after school meeting only. Parents please click HERE for more information about the Winter Sports Club! Language Arts/English CONNECTIONS TODAY Reminder: STUDENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO PUT STICKERS ON THEIR LOCKERS!

76 October 16, 2015 Don t forget the first Battle of the Books meeting is this Monday after school. You must have a signed permission slip to stay for the meeting. Remember to speak with your parents about whether or not you are taking the activity bus home afterwards. See Ms. Kennedy in the Library if you have any questions. See you Monday! Simpson Spirit Night at the Corn Maize! When: October 23 rd at 7:00PM. Tickets are $7.00 and will be on sale during lunches on Oct. 20, 21 & 22. You can also purchase tickets online for a small fee until Oct 21 st, at and ticket pick up from online sales will also be handed out at lunch on the 20 th, 21 st and 22 nd. This is a family event! Parents please note you are responsible for your children. The Corn Maize is open to the public and chaperones WILL NOT be provide by the school or the PTO. Each student attending this event MUST be accompanied by at least one responsible adult with a ticket! Contact Chris Gherst with questions. For more information, visit the PTO Webpage. Winter Sports Club is now forming! There will be an Information Meeting Wednesday, October 21 st in the Auditorium. Returning members (7 th & 8 th Graders) will meet during their LUNCH in Auditorium. (please bring your lunch!) New Members (6 th, 7 th, & 8 th graders) will be meeting AFTER SCHOOL 3:40-4:30 in the Auditorium. This meeting is for students that did NOT attend last year. A permission form for this Information Meeting is required for the after school meeting only. Parents please click HERE for more information about the Winter Sports Club! Last call for anyone still interested in joining the Bowling Club. Our first trip is next Tuesday Oct. 20 th. Forms are located in the house offices and on the door of Computer Lab B. Money needs to be turned in by today in order to attend the first trip on Tuesday. See Mrs. Herrin if you have any questions. Yearbook staff will meet in room A10 on Monday after school. Soccer Team Captains: Please check to see if your teammates need to hand in permission forms. There is a list of players missing their permission slips on the Boys Office Window in the Gym. Teams that do not have at least 6 permission forms by October 19 th, will be dropped from the tournament! Get those permission slips in! NO CONNECTIONS TODAY

77 Simpson's Got Talent is this Saturday at 7. Tickets and Silly String pre-orders will take place in the cafeteria all week. Tickets are only 5 dollars each, and Silly String is $3 a can, or 2 for $5. The form to pre-purchase tickets was sent home last week. Additional forms are available in the office, or can be requested by ing talent@simpsonpto.org. Don't miss out on great acts, concessions, voting for audience favorites, and covering Principal Runfola with silly string from head to toe! ATTENTION STUDENTS! A future local Eagle Scout has asked for our help. Andrew Stephenson s Teddy Bear Brigade, will occur during this week! As a school, we are collecting New/Unused teddy bears for distribution to Loudoun County Emergency Personnel. They will then be handed out to children during accidents, fires or domestic situations to help calm and ease fears of youngsters in a stressful situation. The donation box is outside of the main office.bring em in Mustangs!!! Mr. Fawcett s 8 th period class, your test has been postponed until Monday. Reminder: STUDENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO PUT STICKERS ON THEIR LOCKERS! October 15, 2015 Simpson Spirit Night at the Corn Maize! When: October 23 rd at 7:00PM. Tickets are $7.00 and will be on sale during lunches on Oct. 20, 21 & 22. You can also purchase tickets online for a small fee until Oct 21 st, at and ticket pick up from online sales will also be handed out at lunch on the 20 th, 21 st and 22 nd. This is a family event! Parents please note you are responsible for your children. The Corn Maize is open to the public and chaperones WILL NOT be provide by the school or the PTO. Each student attending this event MUST be accompanied by at least one responsible adult with a ticket! Contact Chris Gherst with questions. For more information, visit the PTO Webpage. We are counting down the days until our first Battle of the Books meeting! Everyone has heard about the Battle of the Books Club from their English teachers. This club is for students that enjoy reading GREAT books, taking part in lively discussions and enjoy friendly competitions. Our first meeting will be next MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 th, right after school. Please get a permission slip from your English/Language Arts teacher or in the Library. Students that attend, can take the Activity Bus home. Please think about joining us! Questions?... see Mrs. Kennedy in the library! Winter Sports Club is now forming! There will be an Information Meeting Wednesday, October 21 st in the Auditorium. Returning members (7 th & 8 th Graders) will meet during their LUNCH in Auditorium. (please bring your lunch!)

78 New Members (6 th, 7 th, & 8 th graders) will be meeting AFTER SCHOOL 3:40-4:30 in the Auditorium. This meeting is for students that did NOT attend last year. A permission form for this Information Meeting is required for the after school meeting only. Parents please click HERE for more information about the Winter Sports Club! Last call for anyone still interested in joining the Bowling Club. Our first trip is next Tuesday Oct. 20 th. Forms are located in the house offices and on the door of Computer Lab B. Money needs to be turned in by Friday October 16 th in order to attend the first trip on Tuesday. See Mrs. Herrin if you have any questions. Yearbook staff will meet in room A10 on Monday after school. Soccer Team Captains: Please check to see I your teammates need to hand in permission forms. There is a list of players missing their permission slips on the Boys Office Window in the Gym. Teams that do not have at least 6 permission forms by October 19 th, will be dropped from the tournament! Get those permission slips in! NO CONNECTIONS TODAY Last call! If you purchased pictures and are not happy with them, you need to return the picture package to your house office by today to schedule re-takes. If you have a Mustang Fund Drive envelope, please turn it in to your teacher. Thank you for your support! Simpson's Got Talent is this Saturday at 7. Tickets and Silly String pre-orders will take place in the cafeteria all week. Tickets are only 5 dollars each, and Silly String is $3 a can, or 2 for $5. The form to pre-purchase tickets was sent home last week. Additional forms are available in the office, or can be requested by ing talent@simpsonpto.org. Don't miss out on great acts, concessions, voting for audience favorites, and covering Principal Runfola with silly string from head to toe! ATTENTION STUDENTS! A future local Eagle Scout has asked for our help. Andrew Stephenson s Teddy Bear Brigade, will occur during this week! As a school, we are collecting New/Unused teddy bears for distribution to Loudoun County Emergency Personnel. They will then be handed out to children during accidents, fires or domestic situations to help calm and ease fears of youngsters in a stressful situation. The donation box is outside of the main office.bring em in Mustangs!!! Mr. Fawcett s 8 th period class, your test has been postponed until Monday. Reminder: STUDENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO PUT STICKERS ON THEIR LOCKERS! October 14, 2015

79 Simpson Spirit Night at the Corn Maize! When: October 23 rd at 7:00PM. Tickets are $7.00 and will be on sale during lunches on Oct. 20, 21 & 22. You can also purchase tickets online for a small fee until Oct 21 st, at and ticket pick up from online sales will also be handed out at lunch on the 20 th, 21 st and 22 nd. This is a family event! Parents please note you are responsible for your children. The Corn Maize is open to the public and chaperones WILL NOT be provide by the school or the PTO. Each student attending this event MUST be accompanied by at least one responsible adult with a ticket! Contact Chris Gherst with questions. For more information, visit the PTO Webpage. LSA meeting is today in room A13 on 2 nd bell. Officers please have your reports ready. We are counting down the days until our first Battle of the Books meeting! Everyone has heard about the Battle of the Books Club from their English teachers. This club is for students that enjoy reading GREAT books, taking part in lively discussions and enjoy friendly competitions. Our first meeting will be next MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 th, right after school. Please get a permission slip from your English/Language Arts teacher or in the Library. Students that attend, can take the Activity Bus home. Please think about joining us! Questions?... see Mrs. Kennedy in the library! Winter Sports Club is now forming! There will be an Information Meeting Wednesday, October 21 st in the Auditorium. Returning members (7 th & 8 th Graders) will meet during their LUNCH in Auditorium. (please bring your lunch!) New Members (6 th, 7 th, & 8 th graders) will be meeting AFTER SCHOOL 3:40-4:30 in the Auditorium. This meeting is for students that did NOT attend last year. A permission form for this Information Meeting is required for the after school meeting only. Parents please click HERE for more information about the Winter Sports Club! Last call for anyone still interested in joining the Bowling Club. Our first trip is next Tuesday Oct. 20 th. Forms are located in the house offices and on the door of Computer Lab B. Money needs to be turned in by Friday October 16 th in order to attend the first trip on Tuesday. See Mrs. Herrin if you have any questions. CONNECTIONS TODAY: Math Last call! If you purchased pictures and are not happy with them, you need to return the picture package to your house office by Thursday to schedule re-takes. If you have a Mustang Fund Drive envelope, please turn it in to your teacher. Thank you for your support!

80 Simpson's Got Talent is this Saturday at 7. Tickets and Silly String pre-orders will take place in the cafeteria all week. Tickets are only 5 dollars each, and Silly String is $3 a can, or 2 for $5. The form to pre-purchase tickets was sent home last week. Additional forms are available in the office, or can be requested by ing talent@simpsonpto.org. Don't miss out on great acts, concessions, voting for audience favorites, and covering Principal Runfola with silly string from head to toe! ATTENTION STUDENTS! A future local Eagle Scout has asked for our help. Andrew Stephenson s Teddy Bear Brigade, will occur during this week! As a school, we are collecting New/Unused teddy bears for distribution to Loudoun County Emergency Personnel. They will then be handed out to children during accidents, fires or domestic situations to help calm and ease fears of youngsters in a stressful situation. The donation box is outside of the main office.bring em in Mustangs!!! October 13, 2015 The Science Club is forming! Environmental and hands-on Science experiments will be the focus. Pick up a flyer and an after school activity permission form in the house offices and return them to your Science Teacher to attend. Indoor Soccer Players: Every player needs a signed permission form on file with Mr. Lloyd before you can play in the tournament. These forms are due to Mr. Lloyd by Monday, October 19 th. Additional forms are available in the Boys P.E. Office. Team Captains.this is your responsibility! Simpson Spirit Night at the Corn Maize! When: October 23 rd at 7:00PM. Tickets are $7.00 and will be on sale during lunches on Oct. 20, 21 & 22. You can also purchase tickets online for a small fee until Oct 21 st, at and ticket pick up from online sales will also be handed out at lunch on the 20 th, 21 st and 22 nd. This is a family event! Parents please note you are responsible for your children. The Corn Maize is open to the public and chaperones WILL NOT be provide by the school or the PTO. Each student attending this event MUST be accompanied by at