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Award Winnings Actors
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Forge Drama Wins First Place at the Virginia
Theater Association State Competition
W
hen Forge Drama traveled to the
Virginia Theatre Association
Competition on Sunday, November
1st, they had high hopes that their performance
of Anton Chekhov’s one-act play, “The
Proposal,” would go well. Their confidence
was surely well placed as the performance,
directed by Senior Patrick Greco, was
spectacular and earned first place honors at the
competition.
This was an amazing win for Forge as
they beat out 43 other schools from all over
Virginia. In addition, all three actors were
awarded individual acting awards. Alexandria
Gogolin and Sam Heiney were named to the
“All-Star Cast,” and Ian Bamberg was named
“Best Actor.” Approximately 500 students
performed during the weekend competition
and Forge students received three of the top 24
acting awards given.
In addition, 12 seniors auditioned for
Virginia colleges and universities this weekend
and received many offers of interest from
prestigious performing arts schools such as
VCU, Shenandoah, ECU, UVA, and more.
The next stop for Forge Drama is a visit
in March to Lexington, Kentucky as Virginia’s
representative at the Southeast Theatre
Competition.
More photos on page 12.
Dear Parents, Students, and Friends:
Dr. Lisa L. Martin, Ph.D
Principal
Colonial Forge High School
It is amazing that the first nine weeks is almost over. Once again,
the year seems to be going quickly. I want to thank each of you for
the overwhelming support you have shown the school so far this year.
OASIS, our parent and student grade portal is up and running and we
continue to work through the technological glitches, however I am
hearing that it is appreciated and being utilized. I want to extend a
thank you to everyone who came out and volunteered their services as
we hosted the H1N1 vaccine clinic and the ESL/ELL Family Night for
Stafford County Public Schools on Thursday October 22, 2009.
As each of you know CFHS is always a
busy place, hosting numerous events. If you
were not able to join us at any of our prior
events, I do want to take this time and extend
an invitation that you visit us during the
parent conference nights we will be hosting in
the near future. Please mark your calendars.
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In This Issue
Principal’s Message
Athletics & Activities
Guidance Corner
Library Notices
Academics - JROTC, Learn
& Serve, Science
11-12 Clubs & Orgs - DECA,
Sound & Guard, TSA,
Drama
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Governor’s Scorecard
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Connect With Kids
15
Horticulture Sale, SEAC
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Health Notice
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Students of the Month
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Calendar
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Report Carcards
Reports
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Parent Conference Nights
I truly believe that a working
partnership between the school and the family
is vital to the success of our young people
and to the school. I strongly urge you to
keep in touch with your student’s teachers
and counselors as the school year goes on.
Currently, we have scheduled two parent
conference nights for the 2009-2010 school
year. The first will be held on November 23rd,
from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Conference times are
scheduled every 15 minutes and we encourage
you to call and set up an appointment. To
make a conference appointment, please contact
our guidance department at 540-658-6115 ext.
116 on November 18th, 19th, and 20th, during
the hours of 8:00 - 3:00 p.m. While you are
marking your calendars, please take a moment
and note that Parent Athlete Information
Night for Winter Sports will begin at 7:30 in
the auditorium right after Parent Conference
Night. Our second parent conference night
will be held on Thursday, February 11th, 2010.
College Planning Night is November
17th from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. in our auditorium.
The focus of the evening will be on the college
admissions process, followed by a question
and answer session. Allison Gauch, Associate
Dean of Admissions from the University of
Mary Washington will be our guest speaker.
School Holiday – November 3rd
– Teacher Workday – see you back at school
bright and early on Wednesday. Also while
you are marking your calendars, Veterans
Day, Wednesday, November 11th is a School
Holiday. We will see everyone back at school
bright and early on Thursday, November 12th.
PTSO
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I also urge you to join and to get
involved with our active PTSO (Parent,
Teachers, Student Organization (PTSO).
Studies have shown that students of parents
that GET INVOLVED in their child’s education
fare much better than those who don’t. Don’t
stop being involved because your child is now
in high school. As recent history has shown, it
is just as important at the high school level.
I would like to invite you to become
part of this team. Our PTSO meetings are
normally held on the first Monday of each
month, in the Faculty Dining area. A detailed
schedule of all school events is published
in the school newsletter. But just attending
meetings isn’t my message. The PTSO
offers many opportunities for you to make
a difference, such as classroom and clerical
assistance programs, providing academic
award and scholarships to worthy student,
sponsoring, assisting with and/or chaperoning
the After-Prom party and much, much more.
PTSO is proud to offer scholarships
to many of our deserving seniors as well as
sponsoring our After Prom Activities each
year. As such they are gearing up for some
fundraising activities in support of these
endeavors.
• PTSO will be hosting monthly “Coffee
with the Principal” on the third Monday
of the month. The coffee begins at 9:00 am
on November 16th. If you have questions
or would like to get involved, please
feel free to join us at CFHS in the faculty
dining room on that day.
Homecoming
Our annual Homecoming Game and
Dance was a great success with a large portion
of our students in attendance. It was thrilling
to see so many of our alumni come back to
the game and to share in the excitement of
this tradition. I want to thank our Student
Leadership Council (SCA) and all of our
students and parents who assisted in making
our Homecoming dance an exciting time
with the theme of “CFHS – Oh the Places
We Can Go“ for our young people to share
in. It continues to be exciting to see the
overwhelming amount of support we have
received to date from our parent volunteers, as
well as to listen to great ideas this group has
for the school. It is always wonderful working
with such a student-centered organization.
Student Accomplishments
It is always wonderful to share with
our community the many outstanding
accomplishments of our students. Our Girls
Golf Team established another first for the
school, in qualifying two female golfers for
the State tournament. Congratulations again
go to Hannah MacIsaac and Linda Oh for
qualifying for states. Go Lady Eagle golfers!
At this writing both Field Hockey
and Volleyball are competing in the
Commonwealth District Tournament. Our
Boys and Girls Cross Country and our
Cheerleaders will have completed at Districts
and are now moving on to the Regional
Competition. Football continues to excite
us all with their spectacular plays under the
Friday Night Lights.
I also want to recognize our CFHS
Sound and Guard, who on Saturday the 31st
secured another superior rating at VBODA
competition, by participating in State
Marching Band Festival at Massaponax High
School. In preparation for this event, these
very dedicated musicians compete in several
competitions and have continued to produce
outstanding performances at their Saturday
Marching Competition in spite of the very
damp weather. A superior at VBODA is the
first leg in journey towards the attainment of
an Honor Band Status. If you were able to join
us at the competition, I am sure you would
agree that they were outstanding.
I also want to take this opportunity
and extend my congratulations to each of
their families and to Mrs. Barbara Perry for
supporting and assisting these outstanding
young people in the fabulous Fall Concert that
was held in our cafeteria in October. Dinner
and the fantastic music or young people
provided could not be a more enjoyable
combination. Your continued contribution to
CFHS and to our community is amazing.
In a nation that values excellence, I
believe it is important to publicly recognize
the attainments of our scholastically
talented young people and the teachers
that have played a role in the nurturing
and development of these gifts. I hope
this recognition will help to serve as
encouragement to all students to develop their
abilities to the fullest.
Weather and Emergency Dismissal
Information
With the winter season upon us, winter
weather makes for the possibility of school
delays and early dismissal and closings
likely. The Stafford County Public School
Board’s decision to close school for snow, ice,
or other emergency conditions is made to
protect the safety and well being of students
and employees. Whether school is
closed for the full day, opens late,
Local Outlets for Dismissal Information
or is dismissed after students have
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In Conclusion
As you read this newsletter, I encourage
you to take a minute and mark your calendars
with all the events that are going on during the
upcoming month. You will see that we have
many exciting opportunities for the students
at the “Forge”. As always, if you have any
questions please feel free to call our main office
at 540-658-6115 or fax us at 540-658-6120. I
look forward to seeing you at one of our many
upcoming events. Have a great month!
Dare to Soar!
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Athletics & Activities
Important Info
s First day of winter tryouts is on 11/16/09.
(Must have a current VHSL physical on
file and have passed five subjects for
graduation last spring).
s Parent Teacher conferences are on
11/23/09, followed by winter PAIN night
for all winter athletes and parents.
s Thanksgiving Break - 11/25 to 11/27/09.
s Winter team picture day will be on
12/2/09, after school.
s Holiday Break - 12/23/09 to 1/3/10.
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The fall seasons are winding down. The
golf team finished third in the district with three
freshmen in the top six, so the future is bright.
Daniel Ruggeiro captured his second straight
Commonwealth District individual medalist
honors and Hannah MacIsaac and Linda Oh
represented CFHS in the VHSL Girls State Open.
The Field Hockey team finished sixth in the
ultra-competitive Commonwealth District. The
season was highlighted by two victories over rival
North Stafford. Both Cross Country teams have
placed second in the district and have advanced
to the regional meet, with high hopes of making it
on to states. The Cheer squad placed fourth in the
district and qualified for the regional competition.
The Football team rolled to a 8-1 overall
record and won the Commonwealth District title,
(going undefeated in the Commonwealth District).
The team hopes to host a Regional Play-offs game
for the first time in three years. The Forge Sound
and Guard have had another outstanding fall,
and for the ninth consecutive year, received the
highest “Superior” rating at the recent VBODA
competition.
Keep an eye on the calendar to see when
and where the Eagles soar next.
Guidance Corner
The guidance department welcomes
Mr. Michael Kilcoyne to the counseling staff at
Colonial Forge High School. He replaces Mrs.
Wendy Sibley who recently relocated to Germany
with her family.
College Application Information
Colonial Forge High School
550 Courthouse Road
Stafford, VA 22554
Phone: 540-658-6115
Fax: 540-658-6120
CEEB Code: 472-144
Principal: Lisa L. Martin, Ph.D
November 14, 2009, from 7 to 8 PM in the CFHS
Auditorium.
Workshop Title: “Four-Year College: A Sneak
Preview Inside the Admissions Process.”
SAT Test Dates 2009 - 2010
• Registration bulletins and test prep booklets
may be picked up in the Counseling Center.
• You may also register on line at www.
collegeboard.com
• Late registration is available but for an
additional charge.
• SCHOOL CODE : 472-144
Homework Assignments
Parents may call and request homework for
students who are ill and will miss a minimum of two
school days. Teachers are to be given 24 hours from
the time of the request to compile assignments.
Please call the Counseling Center to request
homework assignments. (You may also check
www.cfhs.org).
PSAT
Results will arrive in mid-December.
Counselors will be discussing scores with students
at that time.
The College Admissions Process
Workshop
This important workshop will be held on
Guest speaker: Alison Gauch, Associate Dean of
Admissions at the University of Mary Washington.
The information given will be general and
not specific to any one college or university. This
workshop is designed to help parents and students
with planning, finding, applying and paying for
college. Many topics will be discussed, including
what admissions officers are looking for. The
information is invaluable for college bound Juniors
and Seniors and their parents, however all grade
levels are welcome to attend.
Scholarship Information
Please refer to the “Scholarships” under
Counseling Center on the CFHS schoolfusion
webpage for a complete listing of available
scholarships.
Selective Service
If you are an 18-year-old male or will turn
eighteen during the school year please remember
to register with Selective Service. Failure to
register can interfere with financial aide for college
and incur other penalties. See your Counselor.
2009 - 2010 SAT Test Dates
Test Date
December 5, 2009
January 23, 2010
March 13, 2010
May 1, 2010
June 5, 2010
Registration
October 31, 2009
December 16, 2009
February 5, 2010
March 26 2010
April 30, 2010
Late Registration
November 12, 2009
December 30, 2009
February 18, 2010
April 8, 2010
May 13, 2010
Counselor Profile
My name is Mike
Kilcoyne and I’m
excited to be a part of
the team at Colonial
Forge. I recently
completed my Master’s
program at Penn
State after completing my undergraduate
degree there as well. I am from Altoona,
Pennsylvania, (about 45 minutes from
Penn State), and my family still lives
there. My mom, dad, and dog are always
missed. I have two sisters, Maureen and
Kate, and will become an uncle for the
first time in January. My sister Maureen
and her husband Tommy are expecting a
baby girl and we are all very excited.
My main hobbies revolve around
sports; I play sports, watch sports, read
about sports, and talk about sports. My
favorite sport to play is basketball, but
my favorite sport to watch is definitely
football. I am lucky enough to be a fan
of the Pittsburgh Steelers, but maybe
unlucky to be a Notre Dame fan too. I am
also a huge fan of my own fantasy football
team.
I am currently living in
Fredericksburg with two friends who
are also educators with Stafford County
Public Schools. I am excited to be working
as a counselor at Colonial Forge and
definitely welcome the opportunity to
work with the students, teachers, parents,
and staff.
2009 - 2010 ACT Test Dates
Test Date
Registration
Late Registration (Fee Required)
December 12, 2009
February 6, 2010
April 10, 2010
June 12, 2010
November 6, 2009
January 5, 2010
March 5, 2010
May 7, 2010
November 7 – 20, 2009
January 6 - 15, 2010
March 6 - 19, 2010
May 8 - 21, 2010
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CFHS 2009-10 Tutoring Schedule
Work Permits
Business and Marketing
Teacher
Schedule
Place
Students ages 14 and 15 must have
a work permit in order to be employed
in the State of Virginia. To obtain a work
permit students must do the following:
Ms. Brandon
By Appointment Only
Room 142
Mrs. Hollar
Monday/Wednesday: 2:15-3:00 p.m.
Room 220
Ms. Ingram
Monday/Wednesday: 2:15-3:00 p.m.
Tuesday/Thursday: By Appointment
Room 221
• See either Mrs. Rosa Smith or Mrs.
Carol Babineau for an Intent to Employ
form. The employer must complete this
form. Bring the completed form, a parent
or guardian, and your original birth
certificate back with you.
Ms. Knaus
Monday/Tuesday: 2:15-3:20 p.m.
Room 320
Ms. Lewis
Monday - Friday: 2:15-3:00 p.m.
Room 142
Mr. Swink
Monday-Thursday: 7:00-7:35 a.m. & 2:30-3:00 p.m.
Room 120
Mr. Tucker
Monday or Wednesday: By Appointment Only
Room 420
Mrs. Wilson
Tuesday 2:30-4:00 p.m. & By Appointment
Room 122
• A parent or guardian must fill out the
Permission for Employment form in the
presence of either Mrs. Rosa Smith or
Mrs. Carol Babineau (the issuing officer).
• The issuing officer will complete the
work permit form; the student will sign it
and then take a copy to the employer.
Each time a student changes a job
before age 16 a new work permit must be
obtained.
Career & Technical Education
Teacher
Schedule
Place
Mrs. Easter
Mrs. Gardner
Mrs. Roberts
Mr. Watkins
Col. Mayfield
Sgt. Major Wortham
Monday: 2:15-2:50 p.m.
Tuesday/Wednesday: By Appointment Only
Tuesday/Thursday: 2:30-4:00 p.m.
Monday to Thursday: 2:30-3:15 p.m.
Monday to Thursday: 2:30-4:00 p.m.
Monday to Thursday: 2:30-4:00 p.m.
Room 324
Room 103
Room 321
Room 322
Room 245
Room 245
English
Teacher
Schedule
Place
Ms. Bates
Mr. Bedford
Ms. Black
Mr. Davis
Mr. Diamantopoulos
Mrs. Headley
Mrs. Hooker
Mrs. Jackson
Ms. King
Mrs. Kopcak
Mrs. Lane
Mrs. Moore
Ms. Ramsey
Tuesday/Thursday: By Appointment Only
Monday to Thursday By Appointment Only
Monday/Thursday: 2:30-4:00 p.m. Or By Appointment
Tuesday/Thursday: 2:30-3:00 p.m.
Monday/Wednesday: 2:30-2:50 p.m.
Monday/Wednesday: 2:30-2:50 p.m.
Monday/Wednesday: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Tuesday/Thursday: 2:30-2:50 p.m.
By Appointment Only
Tuesday/Thursday: 2:30-2:50 p.m.
Monday/Wednesday: 2:30-3:00 p.m.
By Appointment Only
Tuesday: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Tuesday/Thursday: 2:20-3:30 p.m.
Dual Enrollment Only: Wednesday by Appt.: 2:20-3:30 p.m.
Tuesday/Thursday: 2:30-3:00 p.m
Monday/Wednesday: 2:30-2:50 p.m.
By Appointment Only
Thursday: 2:30-3:00 p.m. or By Appointment
Tuesday/Thursday: 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Room 304
Room 305
Mrs. Roark
Mr. Snead
Mrs. Struder
Mr. Tlumack
Mrs. White
Ms. Wineinger
Room 325
Room 344
Room 304
Room 344
Room 326
Room 342
Room 305
Room 307
Room 306
Room 308
Fine & Performing Arts
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Teacher
Schedule
Place
Mr. Beale
Mrs. Hansen
Mrs. Hood
Mrs. Harris
Mr. Loft
Mrs. Perry
Mr. Weaver
Tuesday & Thursday: 2:20-3:00 p.m
Friday: 2:30-3:30 p.m. - Please schedule in advance
Monday: 2:40-3:15 p.m. - Please schedule in advance
Tuesday-Thursday: 2:30-2:50 p.m.
Monday-Thursday: 2:20-4:00 pm. - Please schedule in advance
Monday-Thursday: 2:20-4:00 pm. - Please schedule in advance
Thursday: 2:30-3:30 p.m. - Please schedule in advance
Room 104
Room 445
Room 105
Room 105
Band Room
Chorus Room
Band Room
Mathematics
Teacher
Schedule
Place
Mrs. Compel
Mrs. Holtschneider
Mrs. Jackson
Ms. Keenan
Mrs. Mauldin
Mr. Meka
Mrs. Brown-Oliver
Mrs. Papas
Mr. Pirch
Mrs. Rebholz
Ms. Pflumm
Wednesday: 2:20-2:50 p.m.
Wednesday/Thursday: 2:20-3:00 p.m.
Monday-Friday: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Monday-Thursday: By Appointment
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 2:30-3:00 p.m. or By Appointment
Monday-Thursday: 2:20-3:30 p.m.
Tuesday/Thursday: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday: 2:30-3:30 p.m. By Appointment
Tuesday/Thursday and Friday: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Tuesday-Thursday: 2:20-3:10 p.m.
Monday/Wednesday: 2:20-3:30 p.m.
Algebra 3/Trig-Tuesday/Thursday: 2:20-3:30 p.m.
Algebra 1 Part 1-Monday/Wednesday: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday: 2:20-3:00 p.m. or By Appointment
Tuesday/Thursday: 2:20-3:20 p.m.
Room 201
Room 225
Room 223
Room 207
Room 203
Room 226
Room 204
Room 208
Room 204
Room 205
Room 244
Mrs. Smart
Mr. Sullivan
Mrs. A. Thompson
Important Dates
Nov. 3
Nov. 7
Nov. 10
Nov. 11
Nov. 17
Nov. 17
Election Day - No School
SAT Test Date
End of First Quarter
Veterans Day - No School
Report Cards Distributed
College Admissions Process
Workshop - 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Nov. 18-20 Appointments taken for
Parent-Teacher Conference Night
- call ext. 116 from 8 AM to 2:30PM
Nov. 23 Parent-Teacher Conference Night
Nov. 25-27 Thanksgiving Holiday
Room 243
Room 201
Room 202
Science
Teacher
Schedule
Place
Mrs. Brewer
Mr. Briggs
Mrs. Brown-Oliver
Mr. Chavez
Mrs. Csikari
Mr. Csikari
Mrs. Fulmer
Mr. Heller
Mr. McCloskey
Mr. McCloud
Mr. Onorato
Mr. Stribling
Mrs. Symons
Mrs. Trant
Mrs. Walker
Mrs. Wilburn
Mrs. Yealy
Mr. Yealy
Daily by Appointment: 2:30-3:00 p.m.
Monday-Thursday: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Thursday: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Thursday: 2:15-3:15 p.m.
By Appointment
By Appointment
By Appointment
Monday-Friday: 2:20-3:00 p.m. - By Appointment
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday: 2:30-3:00 p.m.
Monday-Thursday: 2:30-3:00 p.m.
Daily by Appointment: 2:30-3:00 p.m.
By Appointment
Monday-Friday: 2:30-3:45 p.m.
Wednesday: 2:15-3:15 p.m.
Thursday: 2:15-3:00 p.m. By Appointment
By Appointment
Daily
Room 141
Room 340
Room 240
Room 345
Room 440
Room 109
Room 141
Room 309
Room 341
Room 241
Room 108
Room 341
Room 341
Room 141
Room 441
Room 240
Room 145
Room 140
World Languages
Teacher
Schedule
Place
Ms. Banyaz
Monday/Tuesday: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Room 124
Mrs. Chappelle
Monday: 2:50-3:50 p.m.
Room 126
Mrs. Hodgeson
Tuesday/Thursday: 2:30-3:00 p.m.
Room 423
Mrs. Kaim
Wednesday (Span. 1): 2:20-3:00 p.m.
and Thursday (Span. 2): 2:20-3:00 p.m.
Room 106
Ms. Mabe
Thursday: 2:25-2:50 p.m.
Room 106
Mrs. Mades
Monday: 2:20-3:50 p.m., and By Appointment
Room 123
Mrs. McCloud
Monday-Thursday: 2:30-2:50 p.m.
Room 144
Mrs. Rerucha
Tuesday/Thursday: 2:30-3:15 p.m.
Room 107
Mrs. Sanders
Spanish I - Wednesday from 2:30-3:00 p.m.
AP Spanish - Thursdays from 2:30-3:00 p.m.
Room 143
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Social Studies
Your Librarians
Kim Crawford – Library Media Specialist
Rob Huffman – Library Media Specialist
Janet Lynard – Library Assistant
Library hours:
Monday – Thursday 7:25 – 3:30
Friday
7:20 – 3:00
Teacher
Schedule
Place
Mr. C. Carlson
Mr. M. Carlson
Mr. Curtin
Mr. Fults
Mr. Gottschalk
Mrs. Heard
Mr. Jones
Mr. Kelley
Mr. Lewis
Mr. Mesa
Mr. Oldenburg
Mr. Picariello
Mr. Skjoldal
Mrs. Steele
Mr. Szakelyhidi
Ms. Thornton
Thursday: 2:15-3:00 p.m. and By Appointment
Wednesday: 2:15-3:00 p.m. and By Appointment
Monday: 2:15-3:00 p.m. and By Appointment
Wednesday: 2:15-3:00 p.m. and By Appointment
Monday-Friday: 7:05-7:30 a.m. (except for Wednesday)
Tuesday: 2:15-3:00 p.m. and By Appointment
Wednesday: 2:15-3:00 p.m. and By Appointment
Monday: 2:15-3:00 p.m. and By Appointment
Tuesday: 2:15-3:00 p.m. and By Appointment, (After November 15)
Tuesday: 2:15-3:00 p.m. and By Appointment
Thursday: 2:15-3:00 p.m. and By Appointment
Wednesday: 2:15-3:00 p.m. and By Appointment
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Library Notices
Any time you’re in the library, check out
our latest additions. We’re adding new books
all the time: fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels,
audiobooks (including the popular playaways).
Also, we try to be very responsive to your requests
for new materials. Any time a student requests a
book that we do not currently own (and providing,
of course, it is a book that is appropriate for a high
school library to circulate), we order it. We want
our regular “customers” to keep on coming back
and for new students to make themselves at home
here, too. This is your library. We want you to feel
comfortable here and visit us often. The library is
an excellent place to study (we’re open until 3:30
Monday through Thursday), research (both on the
Internet and with our thousands of books), or just
relax with a good book. Or enjoy a magazine or
newspaper: we subscribe to five daily papers and
many, many magazines.
Hope to see you soon!!
Academics
JROTC
Eagle Battalion Cadets Hail War Heroes
World War II and Korean Conflict Veterans visit
the National Mall on October 17, 2009.
8 NOVEMBER FORGE
On Saturday, 17 October 2009, fifty-seven
highly motivated Colonial Forge Army Junior
ROTC cadets proudly supported a Veterans Flight
sponsored by the Heritage Chapter of the Military
Officers Association of America (MOAA) and
the Blue Star Mothers of America at the National
Museum of the Marine Corps, Quantico, Virginia.
The Flight began earlier that morning with a tour
of the World War II and Korean War Memorials
on the National Mall in Washington, DC and
culminated with dinner at the National Museum of
the Marine Corps.
Traditionally, a Veterans Flight is conducted
to transport deserving veterans. On this occasion,
ninety-five (95) World War II and Korean Conflict
heroes representing the United States Army,
Marine Corps, Air Force, and Navy received
transport. These Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and
Marines of the “Greatest Generation,” traveled
from Tidewater and Richmond, Virginia to partake
in fellowship with their peers and reflect on their
selfless service to our great nation.
Eagle Battalion cadets were asked to present
the National Colors and assist the veterans in
disembarking from buses into the museum. Most
of the veterans were in their mid-late 80s with the
oldest being 95 years young. Cadets were afforded
an opportunity to commiserate with the veterans
and their spouses during dinner and many shared
their wartime experiences with the cadets. LET I
cadets Nicholas Mireles and Johnny Weiss were
fortunate to spend extended time with several
veterans who landed on Omaha Beach during
World War II. This was an exceptional community
service project for the cadets as identified by the
outstanding support they provided the MOAA and
the Blue Star Mothers.
Lets’s Go Eagles! Let’s Go!
by Cadet Second Lieutenant Ebonie Williams
In the Army JROTC Battalion at Colonial
Forge High School students not only strive to be
outstanding cadets but also outstanding Eagles.
Cadets are dedicated to the battalion and even
though that takes up most of their time, they
still manage to do other activities such as sports.
Currently there are 31 cadets on varsity, junior
varsity, and freshman sports teams, in addition
to many Cheerleaders, Band, and the Dance Team
members.
These extraordinary cadets also manage
to maintain decent grades while participating in
JROTC and sports. It takes a lot of hard work and
dedication to do what these cadets accomplish and
they all deserve a Super Nova Mega HOOOOAH
for their success.
Cadets on Varsity Teams include:
Field Hockey: Victoria Powell and Erica Chiang.
Football: Angel Santiago, Calvin Taylor, Lemuel
Howard, Antonio Phillips, Kameron Harvery,
Matthew Martinez, Ronald Shepherd, and
Keaton Regenor.
Wrestling: Jacob Bryant, James Kinsey, and
Anthony Neis.
Softball: Victoria Powell.
Baseball: Travis Taylor and Jonathan Hickey.
Cheerleading: Ebonie Williams, Shanice West,
Elizbeth Jackson, and Marie Akridge.
Band: Austing Anderson, Ashley Scalph, Carl
Albritton, Zachary Patterson, Alexander
Vancuren, and Tyler Womack.
Soccer: Amanda Moore.
Dance Team: Taylor Halstead, Leekeisha Stoven,
and Gacherie Mwongo.
Eagle Pride Sir!
The Eagle Battalion fielded the first ever
all-female Color Guard at the recent Colonial
Forge High School Homecoming football game
against North Stafford High School. The Color
Guard consisted of a diverse group of Leadership
Education & Training level III and IV cadets,
representing the epitome of leadership and
academic excellence. The Color Guard received a
warm round of applause from those in attendance
and presented the National Colors with pride and
distinction!
The Color Guard was commanded by
Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Emily Osborne who
serves as the battalion Executive Officer for the
167 member Eagle Battalion. Team members
were: Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Diana Akridge
(Operations Officer), Cadet Major Victoria Harris
(Logistics Officer), Cadet Captain Amanda Murtha
(Personnel Officer), and Cadet Raquel Mathieu
(WebMaster).
ABOVE: Busy Cadets (from L to R), Zachary
Patterson, Elizabeth Jackson, Gacherie Mwongo,
Shanice West, Ebonie Williams, and Alexander
Vancuren. AT LEFT: First All-Female Color
Guard (from L to R), C/CPT Raquel Mathieu,
C/MAJ Victoria Harris, C/CPT Amanda Murtha,
C/CPT Victoria Powell, C/LTC Diana Akridge, and
C/LTC Emily Osborne.
Department Chairs
Business & Marketing - Deborah Ingram
and Bill Swink
Career & Technical Education - Mrs.
Tricia Jacobs
Driver’s Education Coordinator - Erik
Andersen
English - Aaron Tlumack
Fine & Performing Arts - Andrew Loft
Foreign Language - Sue McCloud
Governor’s School - Larry Saylor
Health & PE - Teresa Collier
Mathematics - Bob Meka
Science - Cindy Trant and Ken Yealy
Social Studies - Joyce Steele
NOVEMBER FORGE
9
Learn & Serve
Learn and Serve is Here to Help!
Gifted & Accelerated
Programs
If you are a current 10th or
11th grade student who is passionate
about music, art, drama, or dance, you
may wish to apply to this summer’s
Residential Governor’s School program.
The programs are a month-long,
extraordinary learning opportunity
aimed at stretching you beyond your
comfort zone. There is an application
process that includes a local and state
audition, but if chosen to attend, you will
have the experience of a lifetime. For
more information and an application,
please see Mrs. Easter, the Focus
Resource teacher, in room 324, as soon as
possible. See Mrs. Easter today as local
auditions are scheduled for after school
on November 17 at North Stafford High
School. A program application must
be completed and given to Mrs. Easter
before competing at the local audition.
Virginia’s Summer Residential
Governor’s Programs are also being
offered in the academic areas of
agriculture, humanities, life science
and medicine, and math, science, and
technology. Mentorships with NASA
and the Virginia Marine Science Institute
are also offered this summer. These
programs are very competitive and
require an application and teacher
recommendations. Please see Mrs.
Easter for more information and an
application. All preliminary applications
must be completed and turned in to Mrs.
Easter by December 11, 2009. For more
information, please visit the website at :
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/
Instruction/Govschools/SRGS/
“Focusing on the Future: A Career and
Academic Planning Experience for HighAbility Students in Grades 6-12 and Their
Parents” is being offered on Saturday, January
23, 2010, by the Center for Gifted Education at
the College of William and Mary. The purpose
of this workshop is to expose learners to career
opportunities related to the arts, humanities,
mathematics, and sciences, and to inform parents
of considerations and guidelines for effective career
and academic planning. Space is limited so register
early, if interested. For more information see Mrs.
Easter in room 324 or visit the website at www.
cfge.wm.edu.
10 NOVEMBER FORGE
The Learn and Serve classes are off and
running. We are eager and excited to help make
our community a better place! In September
we took part in a visual restoration project with
Friends of the Rappahannock. After classroom
learning, which included research, demonstrations,
and guest speakers; we were ready to put our
knowledge to work. With our partner, FOR, we
planted 80 trees along the
Rappahannock River at
the Rocky Penn Reservoir
site in Stafford County.
The trees were part of a
visual restoration to help
maintain the beauty of
the Rappahannock River.
In October, we spent
time learning about the
programs and volunteering
opportunities at the YMCA.
We volunteered
at their Creepy, Crawly
Carnival on October 16 and
17. Some of us were “dead”
people in the haunted house
and many of us volunteered
at the game area. We had a
blast! Also in October we
helped with our county’s
ELL Night here at CFHS.
On the evening of October
22, we had the pleasure of
spending time with elementary students while
their parents attended information sessions
sponsored by Stafford County Public Schools.
We offered a variety of activities for the children,
such as a game room, reading room, educational
video room, and homework helper room. It was
an amazing experience and the Learn and Serve
students had just as much fun as the elementaryaged children.
We will soon be spending one class period a
week working with our reading and math buddies
at Park Ridge Elementary School. We are looking
forward to that extraordinary opportunity that will
continue all year long. On December 1, we
will travel down to the Expo Center to decorate our
donated tree for the Hope House Festival of Trees.
Our tree’s theme is Coloring Christmas and will
be decorated in Crayola style fashion. All trees at
the festival will be auctioned with proceeds going
to Hope House. There are so many ways to make
a difference in our community!! You can make
a difference, too. Stay tuned for an update next
month.
Third Annual Turkey Drive –
Thursday, November 19
Learn and Serve is once again having a
turkey drive for the Fredericksburg Area Food
Bank. The food bank is in desperate need of
turkeys for the upcoming holidays and we are very
excited to help! Please donate a fresh or frozen
turkey on November 19. We have three locations at
CFHS for the drop-off: front circle, bus ramp, and
student parking lot. You can drop off your turkey
between the hours of 6:30 and 8:00 AM. Our goal
is to collect 1,500 pounds of turkey. Please help us
reach our goal.
Science
On October 14th, Mr. Stribling’s and Mr.
Csikari’s Oceanography classes went to Virginia
Beach. They visited the Virginia Aquarium and
Marine Science Center as well as the Atlantic
Ocean. The morning was spent exploring over
700,000 gallons of one of the best aquariums and
live animal habitats in the country. In addition to
viewing marine animals in the aquarium, students
experienced hands-on exhibits, an outdoor
aviary, nature trail, and marshlands. During the
afternoon the five classes went on a boat into the
Atlantic Ocean where students took several water
quality tests and used a trawl net to catch local
marine species. The animals that were caught
include shrimp, spot, croaker, lookdown, blue crab,
and a flounder. All of these animals made the long
trip back to Stafford County where they have a new
home inside several aquariums which the students
maintain daily.
On Saturday, October 24th, Mr. Heller, 40
green-minded CFHS students and parents took
part in the annual Rappahannock River clean-up,
sponsored by the Friends of the Rappahannock.
Thanks to their efforts on that rainy day, the debris
and trash that once lined the banks of the river
will not reach the Chesapeake Bay. Everyone had
a great time (especially afterwards when they
enjoyed free pizza and cake).
It is not too early to start preparing for
the SOL tests at the end of the year. Any student
who would like additional help in one of the core
science courses is encouraged to attend our after
school SOL tutoring sessions.
Subject
Teacher
Day & Time
Location
Earth Science
Mrs. Wilburn
Thursdays 2:30-3:30
Room 240
Tuesdays 2:30-3:30
Room 345
Biology
Chemistry
Mrs. McCloskey
Mrs. Chaves
Thursdays 2:30-3:30
Room 341
Clubs, Organizations, and Activities
DECA
DECA (http://www.deca.org/hsd.html)
is an international organization for secondary
students enrolled in Marketing Education.
DECA is a co-curricular, student-centered
organization designed as an integral part of the
classroom instructional program of marketing
education to provide activities that will motivate
students to learn marketing competencies that will
prepare students to become skilled, employable
workers in the field of marketing. In the previous
school year, Virginia DECA (http://www.vadeca.
org/) had 14,265 members, qualifying DECA as the
largest student organization in the commonwealth.
DECA has over 185,000 members worldwide.
Local DECA Students Live, Learn &
Lead from Local Business Leaders at
the Officer Training Conference
Local DECA chapter officers were installed
and learned to “Live, Learn and Lead” from local
business leaders during the annual Fall Leadership
Conference held Oct 9th at the Fredericksburg
Baptist Church. Gregory Nowotarski, the District
19 President and a student at Colonial Forge
High School, lead the conference and introduced
premiere local business leaders who served as
guest speakers. The keynote presentation was
given by Tom Parker, the Senior Vice President
of Yukon, Inc. Local business leaders presented
their business insights to the students. These
leaders included C. Mark McNabb, general
manager of Western Wood Products, Julie Perry of
Fredericksburg Visitor’s Center, Withers (Buzzy)
Moncure Jr. who represents JELD-WEN Windows
and Doors, Mark Smith, Sr. who started the Smith
Nationwide Insurance Agency, Richard Pierson,
Chief Executive officer of RC Pierson & Company,
and Martin Wilder the Dean of Enrollment at the
University of Mary Washington.
Virginia DECA District 19 future events
include the District Leadership Conference to
be held January 6, 2010, followed by the State
and International Leadership Development
Conferences.
Colonial Forge High School Sports
Marketing
Students Visit
FedEx Field
Forty nine
Colonial Forge
High School
DECA chapter
members attended
the Washington
Redskins FedEx
Field Stadium
Tour on October
19th. These DECA
students who are
enrolled a Sports
Marketing class,
participated in a
once in a lifetime
experience of going
behind the scenes
of the Home of
the Washington
Redskins. The backstage guided tour included
exclusive club suites, press box, cheerleaders’ dance
studio, interview room, Redskins locker room and
the playing field.
Sound & Guard
Marching Band
For the ninth straight year, The Forge
Sound and Guard earned a SUPERIOR rating from
all judges in Class AAAA at the VBODA State
Marching Band Festival. A fabulous effort was put
forth by our hard-working students, and it resulted
in their best show of the year.
NOVEMBER FORGE 11
Technology Student Association
Colonial Forge TSA
members attended the 2009
TSA Fall Rally recently. This
event was run by Nickhil
Patel, the Northern Region
of Virginia TSA President
and Colonial Forge student.
The rally offered leadership
activities, a problem solving
competition, and a guest
speaker from the American
Society of Civil Engineers.
After the event, Forge TSA
students spent the afternoon
at the Smithsonian National
Air and Space Museum.
Drama
Award
Winners
As reported
on the cover of
this edition of the
November Forge
Newsletter, Forge
Drama earned a
state title for their
performance of
the one-act play,
“The Proposal.”
Congratulations to the
entire cast and crew
on their wonderful
success.
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“Tip of the Month” - November
Fitness Around The Home
Chores are not only a good way to promote
responsibility in children, they’re also a great way
to get the entire family moving. For example,
mowing the lawn, raking leaves, walking the
dog, shoveling snow, vacuuming, lifting loads
of laundry, and taking out the trash are all great
ways to burn extra calories. Make it a challenge
to see how quickly they can get a specific task
completed, or only allowing them to play video
games once these activities are completed. Be sure
to encourage teens to look for addition ways to get
physical activity around the home and thank them
for a job well done.
These monthly tips and more can be
viewed at: www.health.ri.gov/family/ofyss/teens/
tips/DisplayTip6.php
The Scorecard for the Governor’s
Nutrition and Physical Activity Award program
is a document containing 34 questions about our
school’s focus on nutrition and physical activity.
To view the criteria for this challenge on your
own, please visit their website at http://www.doe.
virginia.gov/healthyva_scorecard.pdf. There are
several ways that parents and students can become
active participants in this process as we continue
our efforts to maintain our GOLD status.
Question #3 on the Scorecard investigates
how students “design and implement
individualized physical activity/fitness plans”. In
our 9th grade health classes, students have learned
how to write “SMART” goals. These are goals that
are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and
time-bound. In order to see what our students
discussed in class visit: http://stafford.forge.
schoolfusion.us/modules/cms/pages.phtml?pageid=
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There are several ways that you can get involved in
the process of designing fitness plans. Here are a
few:
• Next 9 weeks, our 9th graders will be
writing personal fitness goals that they
will aim to complete by the end of the
school year. If you have a ninth grader ask
them what personal fitness goal they would
like to accomplish.
• Talk to your student about your own
fitness plans and goals. Let them know
how to identify fitness needs and then show
the work it takes to accomplish those goals.
• If you have an older student, ask them how
their fitness habits have changed since 9th
grade. Then develop a family fitness goal,
and use the Eagle Family Fitness Log to
keep track of your family’s progress.
Finally,
• Start setting other goals: Identify nutrition
goals that could be made. Set a goal of
eating together as a family several nights
per week. Set a goal to limit the amount
of time the family spends watching TV and
playing video games.
“Walk Like an Eagle”
If you haven’t checked out our “Walk with
an Eagle” program go to cfhs.org and click on the
“Governor’s Scorecard tab. In this section you
will find several nutrition and fitness tips for you
and your family. Currently we are running the
“Walk with an Eagle” program and the family
fitness program. “Walk with an Eagle” is open to
all students, staff and parents and is part of our
Governor’s Scorecard challenge. For the “Walk
with an Eagle” program, simply get a pedometer,
(or check one out in the front office from Debbie),
and record your steps daily on the form. Then, at
the end of the month bring in your log (or email
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classrooms and parent groups. Research
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14 NOVEMBER FORGE
Horticulture Class’s
Poinsettias go on Sale
Monday November 23, 2009
Where: Front Lobby & Greenhouse
When: Sale Starts - Nov. 23rd, 2009
End of Sale - Dec. 21st, 2009
Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Instructor: Mrs. Cousins
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Students of the Month - Sept/Oct 2009
Victoria Neason
Christopher Voss
John Santucci
Emily Newcomb
September Optimist
of the Month
September JJaycees
S
of the Month
October
Optimist
ep
ay
of the Month
October Jaycees
of the Month
Daughter of Olivia and Clarence
Neason
Activities: Indoor and Outdoor
Track, co-captain, Key Club
member, Spanish Club member,
Model United Nations member,
National Honor Society member,
Student Representative for the
CGS Advisory Committee.
Awards/Honors:
Commonwealth Governor’s
School Leadership Award,
Academic Letter Winner,
AP Scholar with Distinction
Honoree.
Community/Church Service: St.
Francis of Assisi Catholic Youth
Ministry – Youth Leadership
Team, Prince William County
Drop-In Shelter Volunteer,
Catholic Heart WorkCamp.
College Plans: Plan to
attend college and major in
International Relations.
t
Son of Carol and Rick Voss.
Son of Julie and Jack Santucci.
Daughter of Kath Huntsman.
Activities: National Honor
Society member, Attended
Virginia’s Boys State, Attended
the U.S. Military Academy
Summer Leadership Seminar,
Cross Country, Indoor and
Outdoor Track Teams, Member of
CGS Math Team.
Activities: National Honor
Society member, Member of Jazz
Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble,
Wind Ensemble, and Forge
Sound and Guard, Performs
with the CFHS Show Choir and
Orchestra.
Activities: National Honor
Society member and president,
Key Club, Young Democrats,
Chorus and Show Choir, Field
Hockey (grades 9 and 10),
Outdoor Track and Field (grade
9), Bye Bye Birdie (spring
musical production), Work parttime at Chic-Fil-A.
Awards/Honors: Eagle Scout
(2008), Academic Letter Winner,
Athletic Academic Award Winner,
CGS Awards: Interdisciplinary
Award, History Award, Cross
Country Leadership and Team
Spirit Award, Golden Eagle Award
(outstanding student award),
U.S. Marine Corps Superior
Achievement in Youth Excellence,
Marine Corps League Good
Leadership Award, Numerous
other academic course awards.
Community/Church Service:
Volunteer at Ebenezer
United Methodist Church,
Fredericksburg Area Food
Bank, Thurman Brisben Center,
and Trinity Lutheran Church,
Boy Scout Eagle Project,
Neighborhood Cleanup Projects.
College Plans: Hope to attend
either the Naval Academy,
the Air Force Academy, or
the Military Academy and
major in Computer Science or
Engineering.
Awards/Honors: AP English 11
Academic Award, Percussion
Award, VMES participant, Band
Captain (09-10), Percussion
Captain (08-09), 1st chair
senior regional orchestra for
percussion, Two time all state
eligible for percussion, Member
of county and district band all
years of HS, Sophomore Student
of the Year, P.E. Student of the
Year.
Community/Church Service:
Volunteer for trash pick-up in
my community, Volunteer with
Knights of Columbus.
College Plans: Looking at
Notre Dame, Cornell, VA Tech,
or Duke, (would like to major in
mechanical engineering and
minor in music).
Awards/Honors: 2009 Girls
State Delegate, Academic Letter
Winner each year, Freshman
Female Student of the Year,
Advanced Geometry Student of
the Year, All-District and All-State
choir, Outstanding musician in
Ladies Chorale.
Community/Church Service:
Various activities for NHS,
Pollster volunteer for 2008
election, Sing at local nursing
homes.
College Plans: Have applied
to The College of William and
Mary for early decision; intend
to study biology and chemistry.
Honorees
Each month two students are chosen as Optimist
Student of the Month and Jaycee Student of the
Month. These prestigious honors are selected by
members of the CFHS faculty, after having had the
opportunity to witness first-hand the impeccable
character and achievements of these students.
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HIGH SCHOOL
2009 – 2010
Events Calendar
November/December/January
NOVEMBER
7:00 pm PTSO Meeting – Faculty Dining
NO SCHOOL – TEACHER WORKDAY
5:30 & 7:00 pm F/JV Football vs. SHS - Away
10:40 – 12:40 Sr. Graduation Order Day – Cafeteria
12:00 pm CC NW Regional Meet – Panorama Farms
06 10:40-12:40 pm Sr. Graduation Order Day - Cafe
7:30 pm Varsity Football vs. SHS @ CFHS
07 7:45 – 1:00 pm SAT @ CFHS
10 End 1st Nine Weeks
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NO SCHOOL – VETERANS DAY
12 7:00 pm Jazz & Percussion Concert
14 TBA CC VHSL State Meet – Great Meadows
16 9:00-10:00 am Principal’s Coffee – Faculty Dining
TBA – Winter Sports Tryouts Begin
17 REPORT CARDS GO HOME
18 8:00 – 3:00 pm Parent-Teacher Conference Scheduling
19 6:30 – 8:00 am Learn & Serve’s Turkey Drop-off
8:00 – 3:00 pm Parent-Teacher Conference Scheduling
20 8:00 – 3:00 pm Parent-Teacher Conference Scheduling
23 5:00 – 7:15 pm Parent Teacher Conferences
7:30 pm Winter Parent-Athlete Information Night-Aud.
25-27 NO SCHOOL – THANKSGIVING BREAK
11-12 TBA Varsity Wrestling @ Mule Classic - Away
12 7:00 – 7:00 pm All District Band Auditions
TBA Blue Wrestling @ Titan Invitational – Away
TBA Indoor Track @ Potomac Invitational - Away
14 7:00 pm Band Winter Concert
15 3:30/4:30 pm JV Girls & Boys BB vs. BPHS – A
3:30/7:30 pm F & V GBB vs. BPHS @ CFHS
4:30/7:30 pm F & V BBB vs. BPHS @ CFHS
TBA Indoor Track @ Stafford County Meet - Away
16 4:30/6:00/7:30 pm BBB vs. Forest Park – Away
TBA Blue & Varsity Wrestling vs. MVHS @ CFHS
7:00 pm Gymnastics @ District Mini - Away
17 7:00 pm Orchestra Concert
TBA JV Wrestling Jamboree - Away
18 3:30/4:30 pm JV Girls & Boys BB vs. NSHS @ CFHS
3:30/6:00 pm F & V Girls Basketball vs. NSHS - Away
4:30/7:30 pm F & Varsity B BB vs. NSHS – Away
19 TBA Blue Wrestling @ Culpepper Duals - Away
19-20 Varsity Wrestling @ Beast of the East – Away
11:00 am Gymnastics @ Battlefield Invitational - Away
21 4:30/5:45/7:30 pm BBB vs. Osbourn - Away
22 2 hr. Early Release – Faculty & Students
23-31 Winter Break
30 TBA Blue Wrestling @ S. Meskunas Tournament. - Away
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5:00/6:15/7:30 pm BBB vs. Osbourn Park - Away
7:30 pm Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Freedom @ CFHS
10:40-12:40 pm Grad. Order Make-Up Day – Café
TBA JV Wrestling Jamboree @ CFHS
4:30/5:45/7:30 pm BBB vs. Forest Park @ CFHS
7:45 – 1:00 pm SAT @ CFHS
TBA Varsity Wrestling @ Skyline Home Opener – A
TBA Blue Wrestling @ Monstrosity II – Away
TBA Indoor Track @ North Stafford Preview Meet - A
3:00 – 7:00 pm All County Band Auditions
5:00/6:15/7:30 pm BBB vs. Osbourn - Away
7:00 pm PTSO Meeting – Faculty Dining
4:30/5:45/7:30 pm GBB vs. Massaponax - Away
5:45/7:30 pm JV & Varsity BBB vs. Massaponax @ H
TBA Indoor Track @ Stafford County Meet - Away
TBA JV Wresting Jamboree @ NSHS
7:00 pm Chorus Concert
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Winter Break
7:40 am School Reopens
7:00 pm PTSO Meeting – Faculty Dining
3:30/4:30 pm JV G & B Basketball vs. MVHS – Away
3:30/6:30 pm F & V G Basketball vs. MVHS @ CFHS
4:30/7:30 pm F & V B Basketball vs. MVHS @ CFHS
TBA Varsity Wrestling @ District Quad – Away
TBA Blue Wresting @ Potomac HS Quad – Away
7:00 pm Gymnastics @ District Mini – Away
TBA Indoor Track Meet @ CFHS
7:00 pm Parent-Student Driver’s Ed. Meeting.
7:00 pm NHS Induction
TBA District Scholastic Bowl @ CFHS
NO SCHOOL – MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
7:45 – 1:00 pm SAT @ CFHS
TBA Blue Wrestling @ Robinson Duals - Away
9:00 – 10:00 am Principal’s Coffee – Faculty Dining