Principal's Message
Good Friday Evening, SpotsyCTC Community!
As Fall Break begins and Thanksgiving approaches, I want to take a moment to reflect on what I’m most thankful for:
- Our Amazing Students, who inspire us every day with their enthusiasm and dedication.
- Our Hardworking Staff, whose passion and commitment make a difference in the lives of our students.
- Our Supportive Community, who stand behind the incredible work we do here.
Every day is a great day at the CTC, and there’s always something amazing happening in our building. Here are a few highlights from this past week:
CHCORI JROTC Success:
- The Drill Team participated in the Alexandria City High School Best Drill Competition, earning 1st Place Overall!
- The Raiders Team competed at Pocahontas State Park and took 3rd Place in the 5K competition.
Construction Pathway Tour:
- Over 120 students and staff had the unique opportunity to visit the construction site of the upcoming Kalahari Resort.
Drafting Students Innovating:
- Drafting students have been hard at work designing and creating projects using 3D printing technology. They are visualizing, designing, and bringing their ideas to life with impressive results.
🎁 Get into the Holiday Spirit with SpotsyCTC! 🎄
With the holidays just around the corner, why not grab a gift for yourself or your student while supporting SpotsyCTC? Our Spirit Store is now open!
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Thank you for supporting our school and showing your CTC pride! 💙✨
It’s inspiring to see our students embrace these incredible learning experiences and prepare for their future careers. Keep up the amazing work, everyone!
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At SpotsyCTC, we pride ourselves on being something truly special. We serve students from all five 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, and a week off for Fall Break I encourage you to relax, spend time with loved ones, and recharge. I look forward to welcoming back our amazing students and staff on Monday 12/3/2024 as we continue this exciting journey together!
“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
✨ PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT - WELDING✨
Instructor: Mr. Josephus Sotomayor
📧 Contact: jsotomayor@spotsylvania.k12.va.us
Is Welding Right for You?
- Do you love hands-on work?
- Learn best through visual experiences?
- Have an interest in working with metal and aren’t afraid to get your hands dirty?
- Have an eye for detail and patience for precision?
If so, welding could be the perfect fit!
Welding I
📘 Course #: 8672 | 🎓 Grades: 10-11 | 🎫 OSHA 10 Credential
Learn welding fundamentals and key safety practices, and join SkillsUSA. Application required.
Welding II
📘 Course #: 8673 | 🎓 Grades: 11-12 | 🎫 NCCER Credential
Advanced welding techniques with multi-position skills training. No application is required for Welding I completers.
Welding III
📘 Course #: 8674 | 🎓 Grade: 12 | 🎫 NCCER Credential
Industry-specific skills in SMAW, FCAW, and CNC tech. Gain real-world experience with HQWBL. No application required for Welding II completers.
Professional welders are in high demand and can earn rewarding salaries. Ready to ignite your future? Apply to SpotsyCTC! #SpotsyCTC #Welding #CareerReady
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
- Fall Break - November 25-29, 2024
- End of 2nd 9-Weeks - December 20, 2024
- Winter Break - December 23, 2024 through January 2, 2025
- PD/Teacher Workday - January 3, 2025
- Student/Teacher Holiday - MLK Jr. Day - January 20, 2025
- MONTHLY DRILLS - ONGOING
- LOCKDOWN DRILLRS - ONGOING - 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!
Hi SpotsyCTC Community,
The second nine weeks at the SPOTSYCTC have been incredible for Career Readiness!
- Externships: 32 students have successfully completed externships, gaining valuable real-world experience. Several have even secured part-time jobs as a result!
- Guest Speakers: We’ve hosted outstanding guest speakers who shared their knowledge and inspired large student groups.
- Hands-On Training: Classrooms have come alive with hands-on training sessions and demonstrations from local tradespeople who generously volunteered their time.
- Field Trips: Students have participated in enriching field trips, thanks to the support of local businesses.
Exciting things are happening at the SpotsyCTC as we continue building connections between our students and the community! Stay tuned for even more updates.
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.
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
