Principal's Message
Good Friday Evening SPOTSYCTC Community,
Time really flies when you're doing what you love and having fun along the way. As always, I am so impressed with our students; they are working hard, doing amazing things and having a great time doing it. Some of the highlights this week were; Our Culinary Department hosted the Region 3 CTE meeting this week, putting on a amazing spread, Cosmetology has started Transformation Tuesday, opening up their Salon, and Vet Science worked with Old Dominion Humane Society to help get their amazing pets ready for adoption. There is always something amazing happening in this building.
Today, we also recognized our 2023-2024 SPOTSYCTC Teacher OF The Year, Mr. Stinson, who is our amazing carpentry instructor. Mr. Stinson is now in the running for Spotsylvania County Public School Teacher of the Year. Congratulation Mr. Stinson and Good Luck!
- Parents, please remember, if your picking up your student early from SpotsyCTC, please come in to sign them out.
- Attendance is important, especially at SpotsyCTC considering most of our class are double-blocked, we don't want our students missing out on all the excitement.
- Many of our instructors use Canvas and it has been a great teacher tool. Occasionally, students will find assignments, readings and other materials posted on Canvas. When students completing these on their own time, our instructors are able to dedicate more time in the labs and for other real-world, hands-on experiences.
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 Monday.
“SPOTSYCTC…. The Bridge that connects YOUR NOW to YOUR FUTURE
2023-2024 theme is: “The Power of Little Things, Transforming into Big Achievements."
Reitha Abed
Principal
Spotsylvania Career & Technical Center
Instructor: JOSEPHUS SOTOMAYOR
Contact Information: jsotomayor@spotsylvania.k12.va.us
DO YOU –
Enjoy working with your hands?
Learn things visually?
Have an interest in metal?
Not mind being dirty?
Have an eye for detail and patience to execute your vision?
Want to see tangible results when you learn?
Then this class might be for you!
Welding I
Course #: 8672
Recommended: Grade 10, 11
Credit: 2 Units CREDENTIAL: OSHA 10
Welding is required by a wide variety of industries—anywhere fusible materials and high heat are needed to manufacture, repair, or alter tools and products. Students in Welding I are taught to use manual welding, cutting, and electrical arc welding processes to fabricate and join metal parts according to diagrams, blueprints, and specifications. Students will also learn all safety related practices and techniques, including earning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10 card. SpotsyCTC Application is required to be considered for Admission
Welding II
Course #: 8673
Recommended: Grade 11, 12
Credit: 2 Units
Prerequisites: Welding I CREDENTIAL: NCCER
This course teaches advanced welding students how to fine-tune their craft and to perform welds in various positions, using multiple welding processes. Welding is required by a wide variety of 3 industries—anywhere fusible materials and high heat are needed to manufacture, repair, or alter products. Professional welders are in high demand and can earn accordingly. SpotsyCTC application is not required upon successful completion of Welding 1.
UPCOMING EVENTS & REMINDERS:
- CHCORI JROTC FOOD DRIVE - 10/23/23 through 11/03/23
- SpotsyCTC Pink Out - October 30 & 31, 2023
- 4E EDUCATION EXPO - November 1, 2023 @ 5:30 pm at Massaponax H.S.
- HOSA - PANERA FUNDRAISER - November 3, 2023 @ Panera Bread Central Park
- Division Professional Learning - Student Holiday - November 7, 2023
- Interim Reports - November 9, 2023
- 1/2 Day Early Release All Schools - November 15, 2023
- 1/2 Day Parent/Teacher Communication Day - November 15, 2023
- Fall Break - November 20-24, 2023
- 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.
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
SPOTSYCTC
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
