SPOTSYCTC WEEKLY UPDATE

The Week Ending August 16, 2024

Principal's Message

Good Friday Evening SpotsyCTC Community,

I hope you and your families have had an incredible summer! What an amazing start to the school year! On behalf of our administration and staff, I’d like to extend a warm welcome to the Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center. We are so excited for another fantastic year filled with opportunities for our students.

SpotsyCTC is unique, serving students from all five of our outstanding high schools and offering 19 different programs. Our mission at Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center is to Engage, Enroll, Empower, and Employ secondary students and adults by delivering high-quality instruction that emphasizes career and college readiness. Students have the chance to engage in hands-on, real-world learning environments while participating in Workplace Learning, Job Shadowing, Internships/Externships, Student Organizations, and much more.

We’ve had a great start to the 2024-2025 school year, and our dedicated staff is thrilled to have your amazing students with us. The excitement is noticeable every morning and afternoon as students arrive and leave @SpotsyCTC. This year, our theme is: “PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS.”

Each week, we’ll spotlight our students, staff, programs, and schools through newsletters, social media platforms, school announcements, and video boards. Stay connected with us:

Facebook: SpotsyCTC
Twitter: SpotsyCTC
Instagram: SpotsyCTC

The SpotsyCTC Spirit Store is now open! You can find more details and shop here. All items purchased from the Spirit Store will be delivered to SpotsyCTC for distribution.

I’d also like to share some resources to help you stay updated on your student’s progress at SpotsyCTC.

The first resource is Canvas Observer accounts, which parents and guardians can use to monitor and support their children’s academic progress in the Canvas learning management system. With an Observer account, you can:

Track Academic Progress
Support and Encourage
Identify Areas for Improvement
Access Course Materials

Directions for setting up an Observer account are available in English and Spanish.

The second resource is ParentVue. Below are instructions on how to toggle between your student’s home high school and Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center on ParentVue.

ParentVue App Instructions:

Open ParentVue.
Tap your child’s name.
Tap on Grade Book.
Under your child’s name, tap the down arrow next to their home high school.
Select Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center.
The classes and grades for SpotsyCTC should now appear.

Computer Access Instructions for ParentVue:

Go to ParentVue Login.
Log in.
Select the child you want to view.
Click on Grade Book.
Scroll down to see the classes for Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center.

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 a moment to relax, spend quality time with loved ones, and recharge. I look forward to seeing all our amazing students and staff on Monday as we continue this exciting journey.

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

2024-2025 Theme: “PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS”

Sincerely,
Reitha Abed

REMINDERS:

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

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

Student/Teacher Holiday (Labor Day) - September 2, 2025
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.

COUNSELING CORNER

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!

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

Hi, I’m Catherine McLaughlin, the Career Readiness Paraeducator at SPOTSYCTC. My role is to be the bridge between the classroom and the career world for our students. I’ll be assisting with resume writing, job shadowing, and all aspects of career readiness. My office is located in the main office at SPOTSYCTC , and I’m looking forward to an exciting year ahead!

EMAIL: cmclaughlin@spotsylvania.k12.va.us