SPOTSYCTC WEEKLY UPDATE

Good Friday Evening, SpotsyCTC Community!

What an exciting week it’s been here at SpotsyCTC! Every day, as I walk through the building, I’m filled with joy and pride. It’s truly inspiring to see our students fully engaged in hands-on learning, pushing their skills and creativity to new levels. Our staff continues to go above and beyond, making this one of the most dynamic and motivating places to be.

Keep up the amazing work, and let’s keep this positive momentum going!

I hope you and your family have a great weekend. Take some time to relax and rejuvenate and spend time with friends and family.

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At SpotsyCTC, we pride ourselves on being something truly special. We cater to students from all five exceptional high schools and offer 19 distinct programs, 9 defined pathways, and 24 industry-recognized credentials. Our mission is to ensure that every student is ready to enter the workforce, pursue higher education, engage in training programs, or serve in the military. Through immersive, hands-on experiences, we equip students with real-world skills and opportunities in Workplace Learning, Job Shadowing, Internships/Externships, Student Organizations, and many other enriching programs.

As the weekend approaches, I encourage you to take some time to relax, enjoy moments with your loved ones, and recharge. I look forward to welcoming back our amazing students and staff on Monday as we continue this exciting journey together!

“SPOTSYCTC… The Bridge that connects YOUR NOW to YOUR FUTURE.”

Sincerely,
Reitha Abed

We’ve partnered with My Logo Man to turn SPOTSYCTC pink this October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Shop our custom gear here: spotsyctc-pink.itemorder.com. A portion of each sale will go towards supporting the Lisa Pitts Eley Cancer Foundation, a local organization dedicated to assisting cancer patients and their families.

Learn more about the foundation here: lisapittseleycancerfoundation.com

Let’s make a difference together! #SpotsyCTC #BreastCancerAwareness #TurnItPink

• Attendance Notes: Please remember to send a copy of your child’s doctor, dentist, or excused absence note to both SpotsyCTC and your child's home high school. Since we are separate schools, each requires its own copy of the note. With an excused note, our attendance secretary, Mrs. Saunders, can update absences or tardies to “excused.” Mrs. Saunders can be reached at: ssaunders@spotsylvania.k12.va.us or at 540-898-2655.
  
• Student Devices: Please bring your SCPS device and charger each day to school. Please charge your device each evening and bring your charger should your battery die. Please label your device lid and charger with your first and last name. It may be as simple as a piece of tape with your first and last name.
  
• Student Drivers: Students are not allowed to drive to SpotsyCTC without prior permission. Those who are part of the QUEST program or have no other classes on the day they attend SpotsyCTC may apply for driving and parking privileges. If your child needs to drive to SpotsyCTC due to a doctor's appointment or another reason, please request permission in advance by emailing:
• Mrs. Gravatt: cgravatt@spotsylvania.k12.va.us
• Mrs. Saunders: saunders@spotsylvania.k12.va.us

Instructor: Jeff Autry

Contact Information: jautry@spotsylvania.k12.va.us

ARE YOU:

• Someone who enjoys working with your hands?

• A visual learner?

• Interested in construction, electrical wiring, or alarm systems?

• A problem-solver?

• Eager to see the tangible results of your learning?

If so, our Electricity Program might be the perfect fit for you!

Electricity I (Residential Wiring)
Course #: 8533 | Recommended Grades: 10, 11 | Credit: 2 Units | Industry Certifications: OSHA 10

In this introductory course, students will learn the fundamentals of residential and commercial wiring, exploring different types of circuits and testing electrical appliances through hands-on activities. A strong foundation in mathematics, technical drawing, and physical science is helpful but not required. SpotsyCTC Application is required to be considered for Admission

Electricity II (Residential Wiring)
Course #: 8534 | Recommended Grades: 11, 12 | Credit: 2 Units | Prerequisite: Electricity I | Industry Certifications: NOCTI Electrical

Building on the skills from Electricity I, students will dive deeper into electronics, AC and DC motor repair, and electrical maintenance. This course covers electrical theory, mathematical applications, schematic reading, and hands-on wiring projects, both in and outside of the classroom. SpotsyCTC application is not required upon successful completion of Electricity I.

Electricity III
Course #: 8535 | Recommended Grade: 12 | Credit: 2 Units | Prerequisite: Electricity II and teacher recommendation

In Electricity III, students gain advanced skills in electrical systems with a focus on industrial applications. Topics include lighting fixtures, motor controls, transformers, grounding, and the National Electrical Code (NEC). Hands-on projects provide practical experience in installation, operation, and system repair. SpotsyCTC application is not required upon successful completion of Electricity II.

Career Pathways:

Completing two years of this program makes students eligible to enter the Electrical Apprenticeship Training Program at level 2 toward journeyman licensure. Possible career paths include:

• Electrician (Residential/Commercial)

• Electrical Engineer

• Building Inspector

• Security/Fire Alarm System Installer/Repairer

• Electrical Engineering Technician

• Building Maintenance

• Construction Project

• Instructor

• CHCORI BATTALION RAIDERS: CHCORI BATTALION RAIDERS EXCEL IN JROTC COMPETITION (fredericksburg.com)
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• Cyber Program - Germanna and GO Virginia launch first dual enrollment cybersecurity course for high school students in Spotsylvania | Education | fredericksburg.com
• SCTC Pink Out - SCTC: Students show support through Pink Out | Announcements | fredericksburg.com
• Electrical Program - Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center students learn how to light up the world | Announcements | fredericksburg.com
  

• Student/Teacher Holiday (Rosh Hashanah) - October 3, 2024
  
• End of the 1st 9-Weeks - October 11, 2024
• Professional Learning/Teacher Workday - October 14, 2024
• Division Professional Learning - October 15, 2024
• Professional Learning/Teacher Workday - November 5, 2024
• Student/Staff Holiday (Veterans' Day) - November 11, 2024
• Fall Break - November 25-29, 2024
• MONTHLY DRILLS - ON GOING
• LOCKDOWN DRILLRS - ON GOING - We conduct multiple lockdown drills with Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Officers each year according to the code of Virginia.
  

Welcome back to the 2024-25 school year! My name is Eleanor Hudson and I am excited to join the amazing SCTC staff as your school counselor. I am here to support our students and families in any way that I can, so please do not hesitate to reach out to me if there is anything I can do for you or your child. My contact information is ehudson@spotsylvania.k12.va.us or 540-898-2655 Ext. 5924. It's going to be a great year!

Canvas Observer accounts - Directions are below.

• Observer Directions (English)
• Observer Directions (Spanish)

ParentVue App

When you are using the ParentVue App on your phone, follow these directions to toggle between the child's home school and the Spotsylvania Career & Technical Center.

• Open ParentVue
• Tap on your child's name.
• Tap on Grade Book
• Under your child's name, you will see your Student Home High School. Tap the down arrow next to your Student Home High School
• Tap Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center
• The class and the grade should appear for the SpotsyCTC

Computer Access for Parent Vue

• Go to https://parent.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/PXP2_Login_Parent.aspx?regenerateSessionId=True
• Log in.
• Click on the child you want to view.
• Click on Grade Book
• Scroll down until you see Classes for Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center

Saturday, September 21st, 2024

Courtland High School • Spotsylvania, VA

The Baron P. “Deuce” Braswell Run Against Teen Violence was created to bring awareness to the issue of teen violence and the effects of teen violence on the victim, the families involved, the perpetrator and the community as a whole.

School Spirit Awards

The top three schools with the most number of registered participants* will receive a School Spirit Award! First place will receive $1,000, second place will receive $500, and 3rd place will receive $250. Register today! Visit www.braswellrun.com for more details.

Hi SpotsyCTC Community,

We’ve had an exciting start to the school year, with many students already taking advantage of the career readiness opportunities offered by our school and county.

Students, please remember to return your signed externship applications as soon as possible if you’re interested in participating in the program this year.

Parents, if your student has mentioned the Ready S.E.T. Go Externship program and you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me via email at cmclaughlin@spotsylvania.k12.va.us or by phone at (540) 898-2655 Ext. 5903.

Website: https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/o/ctc
Location: 6713 Smith Station Road, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA, USA
Phone: 540-898-2655
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpotsyCTC
Twitter: @spotsyctc