SPOTSYCTC WEEKLY UPDATE

The Week Ending January 12, 2024

Principal's Message

Good Friday Evening SPOTSYCTC Community,

We started the second semester with great momentum and are eager to witness the remarkable accomplishments of our students, instructors, and programs. As we embark on the second semester, many of our programs will be preparing for Credential Testing. As you are aware, our students undertake at least one credential test related to their program area. These industry credentials provide our students with an additional advantage as they transition into the military, workforce, or college. The credentials they acquire are highly valued, and many adults would aspire to have similar qualifications.

Applications for SpotsyCTC are currently open for the 2024-2025 school year. If you have a rising freshman or older, encourage them to explore the various opportunities offered at SpotsyCTC. With 19 different programs available to SCPS students, our schedule is designed to accommodate every diploma type. It's crucial that they apply as an application is required for consideration in one of our programs. There is more information listed below about all of our programs.

Each week we will take the opportunity to spotlight our students, staff, programs and schools through our newsletters, social media platforms, school announcements and video boards. Stay connected with us through our social media platforms:

Facebook: SpotsyCTC
Twitter: SpotsyCTC
Instagram: SpotsyCTC

At the SpotsyCTC we like to think we stands out as something truly special – we proudly cater to students from all five exceptional high schools and present an array of 19 distinct programs, 9 defined pathways and 24 industry-recognized credentials. Our overarching mission is to equip every student with the readiness to venture into the workforce, pursue higher education, engage in training programs, or even serve in the military. Through immersive, hands-on classroom experiences, we provide students with real-world skills and enable them to dive into Workplace Learning, Job Shadowing, Internship/Externship programs, Student Organizations, and a host of other enriching avenues.

Good luck to all of our students who are participating in activities this weekend and next week. I know we have so many students who are involved in the fine arts, sports, clubs, outside events and other extracurricular activities. This journey requires substantial extra time, countless hours of preparation and a skillful juggling of academics, personal life and sometimes work commitments. Good Luck and continued success and remember The Power of Little Things, Transforming into Big Achievements"!

Please be careful this weekend, especially with the anticipation of heavy rain in the area. I hope you find some time to unwind, recharge, and enjoy precious moments with loved ones. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday.

“SPOTSYCTC…. The Bridge that connects YOUR NOW to YOUR FUTURE
2023-2024 theme is: “The Power of Little Things, Transforming into Big Achievements."

Sincerely
Reitha Abed

Principal
Spotsylvania Career & Technical Center

SPOTSYCTC IN THE NEWS

CHCORI BATTALION RAIDERS: CHCORI BATTALION RAIDERS EXCEL IN JROTC COMPETITION (fredericksburg.com)
Signing Day: SIGNING DAY: SCTC seniors commit to workforce | Announcements | fredericksburg.com
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

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UPCOMING EVENTS & REMINDERS:

Student/Teacher Holiday - January 15, 2024
1/2 Day early Release - February 7, 2024
1/2 Parent/Teacher Communication Day - February 7, 2024
Student Holiday - February 19, 2024
End of the 3rd 9-weeks - March 8, 2024
1/2 Day Early Release - March 8, 2024
Spring Break - March 11-15, 2024
Report Cards Sent Home - March 21, 2024
Student/Teacher Holiday - March 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.

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HELPFUL RESOURCES

Canvas Observer accounts - Directions are below.

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

CAREER CORNER with Miss. Mclaughlin

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Student Opportunities

Virtual Internship with Dept of Education - Remote opportunity -covers a wide variety of career interest areas including human resources management, education policies, data analytics, project management, training and development, communications, grants management, and information technology. Note this opportunity does require a federal application process, and students must meet the stated criteria to be considered. There are three application cycles. Please let me know if any of your students apply for this internship opportunity.
Pathways Academies - Aviation Summer Academy - Applications due January 2024
BLAST - Building Leaders for Advancing Science and Technology - current 9th graders - Application 12/1 to 2/1
The Rappahannock Emergency Medical Services Council in Fredericksburg, is pleased to announce that we were recently awarded a grant for a program targeting teens in our area. Refer to the following and if it is of interest, please share it with your students. Do you know a student who has leadership capabilities and an interest in serving others? We invite you to nominate them for the 2024 Emergency Preparedness Program, an exciting initiative by the Rappahannock EMS Council. This project is made possible by a grant from The Youth in Philanthropy Fund of The Community Foundation. Our program is dedicated to engaging and educating youth, equipping them with life-saving skills and the knowledge to make a real difference in times of crisis. By actively participating in community events and disseminating emergency preparedness information, our youth will play a pivotal role in building a safer and more prepared community. If you believe in the power of youth leadership, community engagement, and preparedness education, we urge you to open the attached document for full program details and nomination forms.
Students will need to submit an online application by 12/15/23 (each student will also need a teacher or adult leader nomination form) https://forms.monday.com/forms/de9e214b1db0a6c8a8ecd1bcf3d16568?r=use1 (Student application)