June 6, 2013    

-       “B” Day.

-       There are still several 8^th grade class pictures available for sale.  If you are interested in buying one of them, see Mr. Fawcett in room A10 or the Main Office.

-       Loudoun Youth Inc., and Loudoun County Parks and Recreation are hosting the Loudoun Youth Fest on Saturday – June 15^th, 3:00-8:30 pm, at Brambleton Town Center.  Tickets are $7.50 online at LoudounYouthFest.com, and $10 at the gate.

-       8^th grade artists need to pick up their art projects.  All 2D and 3D work are located outside Mrs. Vail’s art room.  Please look for a sign that has your class block on it.

-       Congrats to Mr. McGrady’s classes for winning the soda tab collection.  Each class will receive freeze pops during their blocks today.

-       6^th graders (Sharan and Megan) are having a bake sale this Friday – June 7th, at the Leesburg Giant, from 11:00 am-4:00 pm.  The goal of their fundraiser is to help disabled students at Simpson.  Flyers and posters were distributed yesterday with more information.

-       If you owe lunch money, please bring in your payment tomorrow!

-       Attention all students!  Please turn in all books and play-aways to the library ASAP!  Notices will be going out daily until the last day of school.  Thank you.

-       Loudoun Soccer has begun registration for its fall 2013 season.  Flyers are available in your House or Main Office.

-       Serene Acres Riding Center is offering 2013 Summer Riding Camps for ages 4-16 through Parks and Rec.  Camps are available for a day/week/overnight.  Pick up your flyers from your House Office.

-       CUBES Summer Camp 2013 will be held June 10^th – August 23^rd, ages 5-12 years old.  Half and full day camps are available.  Your child will explore the continents of the world through hands-on activities such as cooking, technology, games, crafts, and more!!!  Flyers are available in your House Office.

-       Loudoun County Parks & Recreation is having registration for Moravek Soccer School 2013 summer programs.  Flyers are available in your House Office.

June 5, 2013

-       “B” Day.

-       Loudoun Youth Inc., and Loudoun County Parks and Recreation are hosting the Loudoun Youth Fest on Saturday – June 15^th, 3:00-8:30 pm, at Brambleton Town Center.  Tickets are $7.50 online at LoudounYouthFest.com, and $10 at the gate.

-       8^th grade artists need to pick up their art projects.  All 2D and 3D work are located outside Mrs. Vail’s art room.  Please look for a sign that has your class block on it.

-       Congrats to Mr. McGrady’s classes for winning the soda tab collection.  Each class will receive freeze pops during their blocks today and tomorrow.

-       6^th graders (Sharan and Megan) are having a bake sale this Friday – June 7^th, at the Leesburg Giant, from 11:00 am-4:00 pm.  The goal of their fundraiser is to help disabled students at Simpson.  Flyers and posters will be going out today with more information.

-       If you owe lunch money, please bring in your payment tomorrow!

-       Attention all students!  Please turn in all books and play-aways to the library ASAP!  Notices will be going out daily until the last day of school.  Thank you.

-       Loudoun Soccer has begun registration for its fall 2013 season.  Flyers are available in your House or Main Office.

-       Serene Acres Riding Center is offering 2013 Summer Riding Camps for ages 4-16 through Parks and Rec.  Camps are available for a day/week/overnight.  Pick up your flyers from your House Office.

-       CUBES Summer Camp 2013 will be held June 10^th – August 23^rd, ages 5-12 years old.  Half and full day camps are available.  Your child will explore the continents of the world through hands-on activities such as cooking, technology, games, crafts, and more!!!  Flyers are available in your House Office.

-       Loudoun County Parks & Recreation is having registration for Moravek Soccer School 2013 summer programs.  Flyers are available in your House Office.

June 4, 2013

-       “B” Day.

-       If you owe lunch money, please bring in your payment tomorrow!

-       Attention all students!  Please turn in all books and play-aways to the library ASAP!  Notices will be going out daily until the last day of school.  Thank you.

-       Loudoun Soccer has begun registration for its fall 2013 season.  Flyers are available in your House or Main Office.

-       Serene Acres Riding Center is offering 2013 Summer Riding Camps for ages 4-16 through Parks and Rec.  Camps are available for a day/week/overnight.  Pick up your flyers from your House Office.

-       CUBES Summer Camp 2013 will be held June 10^th – August 23^rd, ages 5-12 years old.  Half and full day camps are available.  Your child will explore the continents of the world through hands-on activities such as cooking, technology, games, crafts, and more!!!  Flyers are available in your House Office.

-       Loudoun Youth Inc., and Loudoun County Parks and Recreation are hosting the Loudoun Youth Fest on Saturday – June 15^th, 3:00-8:30 pm, at Brambleton Town Center.  Tickets are $7.50 online at LoudounYouthFest.com, and $10 at the gate.

-       Loudoun County Parks & Recreation is having registration for Moravek Soccer School 2013 summer programs.  Flyers are available in your House Office.

June 3, 2013

-       “A” Day.

-       Reminder to Mrs. Allen’s 8^th grade FACS students!  Please bring in your 100% WHITE COTTON T-SHIRTS to class TOMORROW, if you want to TIE-DYE.

-       Attention to both Mrs. Dyson and Ms. O’Malley’s 8^th block classes!  Please stop by your teacher’s room TODAY, to pick up an IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT regarding your class tomorrow (Tuesday).  Again, STOP BY SOMETIME TODAY!!!

-       Attention all students!  Please turn in all books and play-aways to the library ASAP!  Notices will be going out daily until the last day of school.  Thank you.

-       Loudoun Soccer has begun registration for its fall 2013 season.  Flyers are available in your House or Main Office.

-       Serene Acres Riding Center is offering 2013 Summer Riding Camps for ages 4-16 through Parks and Rec.  Camps are available for a day/week/overnight.  Pick up your flyers from your House Office.

-       CUBES Summer Camp 2013 will be held June 10^th – August 23^rd, ages 5-12 years old.  Half and full day camps are available.  Your child will explore the continents of the world through hands-on activities such as cooking, technology, games, crafts, and more!!!  Flyers are available in your House Office.

-       Loudoun Youth Inc., and Loudoun County Parks and Recreation are hosting the Loudoun Youth Fest on Saturday – June 15^th, 3:00-8:30 pm, at Brambleton Town Center.  Tickets are $7.50 online at LoudounYouthFest.com, and $10 at the gate.

-       ODFC Hawks are holding try-outs for rising U14 girls’ soccer players, Monday – June 3^rd, at Loudoun County H.S.  Coach Kirk Smith is ODFC Hawks’ coach; he also coaches the County Raiders varsity girls’ soccer team.  We’re looking for a few athletic, talented, and motivated players with birth dates between 8/1/99 and 7/31/00.  Contact Lara Major for more information at lpmread@aol.com.

-       Loudoun County Parks & Recreation is having registration for Moravek Soccer School 2013 summer programs.  Flyers are available in your House Office.

-       Old Dominion Soccer League:  Attention Girl Soccer Players!!!  Interested in playing Travel Soccer?  Birth date must be between 8/1/99 & 7/31/00.  Tryouts: 5/31 & 6/3 at Harmony Middle School.  Contact:  Lauren Lynham at lynhamiv@aol.com.  Visit www.JohnReganSoccer.com.  ODFC Thunder U-13 Girls travel team, professionally trained by John Regan (head coach at Patrick Henry College) is looking for players who are committed to working on skills development and who demonstrate an enjoyment/interest in the game.

May 31, 2013

-       “B” Day.

-       ATTENTION STUDENT BUS RIDERS!  BUS 373 WILL NOW BE ON 2^nd BELL THE REST OF THE YEAR!!!

-       Last night, the Social Sciences Dept. held their awards ceremony at Heritage H.S.  Students from each middle and high school were selected by their teachers for “Student of the Year”.  Simpson’s nominees were:  6^th grader – Nicole Kemon, 7^th grader – Brianna Crump, and 8^th grader – Brigette Lieu.  Nicole and Brigette were awarded Kindles, as they were runner- up winners.  Congrats to all 3 girls for representing Simpson!

-       Attention all students!  Please turn in all books and play-aways to the library ASAP!  Notices will be going out daily until the last day of school.  Thank you.

-       Reminder that today is Simpson’s PTO SUMMER SEND-OFFF PARTY.

-       Please help us thank and honor Mrs. Kathy Bennett and Ms. Donna Blake, as we celebrate their retirement after 40 years (x2) of teaching!  Open House will be held Wednesday – June ^5th, from 4-6 pm, at Catoctin Elementary School in Leesburg, VA.  Catoctin Alumni are welcome and encouraged to attend!

-       Loudoun Soccer has begun registration for its fall 2013 season.  Flyers are available in your House or Main Office.

-       Serene Acres Riding Center is offering 2013 Summer Riding Camps for ages 4-16 through Parks and Rec.  Camps are available for a day/week/overnight.  Pick up your flyers from your House Office.

-       CUBES Summer Camp 2013 will be held June 10^th – August 23^rd, ages 5-12 years old.  Half and full day camps are available.  Your child will explore the continents of the world through hands-on activities such as cooking, technology, games, crafts, and more!!!  Flyers are available in your House Office.

-       Loudoun Youth Inc., and Loudoun County Parks and Recreation are hosting the Loudoun Youth Fest on Saturday – June 15^th, 3:00-8:30 pm, at Brambleton Town Center.  Tickets are $7.50 online at LoudounYouthFest.com, and $10 at the gate.

-       ODFC Hawks are holding try-outs for rising U14 girls’ soccer players, Monday – June 3^rd, at Loudoun County H.S.  Coach Kirk Smith is ODFC Hawks’ coach; he also coaches the County Raiders varsity girls’ soccer team.  We’re looking for a few athletic, talented, and motivated players with birth dates between 8/1/99 and 7/31/00.  Contact Lara Major for more information at lpmread@aol.com.

-       Loudoun County Parks & Recreation is having registration for Moravek Soccer School 2013 summer programs.  Flyers are available in your House Office.

-       Old Dominion Soccer League:  Attention Girl Soccer Players!!!  Interested in playing Travel Soccer?  Birth date must be between 8/1/99 & 7/31/00.  Tryouts: 5/31 & 6/3 at Harmony Middle School.  Contact:  Lauren Lynham at lynhamiv@aol.com.  Visit www.JohnReganSoccer.com.  ODFC Thunder U-13 Girls travel team, professionally trained by John Regan (head coach at Patrick Henry College) is looking for players who are committed to working on skills development and who demonstrate an enjoyment/interest in the game.

May 30, 2013

-       “A” Day.

-       Loudoun Soccer has begun registration for its fall 2013 season.  Flyers are available in your House or Main Office.

-       Calling 7^th graders interested in Thomas Jefferson next year!  Today, there will be an after-school presentation and question-and-answer session, (with a current TJ senior), from 3:40-4:15 pm.  Please get a permission form in the House B office and return it as soon as possible!  NO MORE ACTIVITY BUSES WILL BE RUNNING FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR, SO YOU MUST BE PICKED UP BY A PARENT.

-       A reminder to all students, bring in your SODA TABS to your History/Civics teachers by tomorrow.  Winner will be awarded their prize, the week of June 3^rd!

-       Simpson’s PTO SUMMER SEND-OFFF PARTY will be tomorrow.  Flyer/Permission Forms are available in your House Office.  Today is the LAST day for advance sales of tickets, during lunch times.  Students must have a completed permission slip to purchase a ticket!

-       ATTENTION STUDENT BUS RIDERS!  BUS 373 WILL NOW BE ON 2^nd BELL THE REST OF THE YEAR!!!

-       Please help us thank and honor Mrs. Kathy Bennett and Ms. Donna Blake, as we celebrate their retirement after 40 years (x2) of teaching!  Open House will be held Wednesday – June 5^th, from 4-6 pm, at Catoctin Elementary School in Leesburg, VA.  Catoctin Alumni are welcome and encouraged to attend!

-       Serene Acres Riding Center is offering 2013 Summer Riding Camps for ages 4-16 through Parks and Rec.  Camps are available for a day/week/overnight.  Pick up your flyers from your House Office.

-       CUBES Summer Camp 2013 will be held June 10^th – August 23^rd, ages 5-12 years old.  Half and full day camps are available.  Your child will explore the continents of the world through hands-on activities such as cooking, technology, games, crafts, and more!!!  Flyers are available in your House Office.

-       Loudoun Youth Inc., and Loudoun County Parks and Recreation are hosting the Loudoun Youth Fest on Saturday – June 15^th, 3:00-8:30 pm, at Brambleton Town Center.  Tickets are $7.50 online at LoudounYouthFest.com, and $10 at the gate.

-       ODFC Hawks are holding try-outs for rising U14 girls’ soccer players, Monday – June 3^rd, at Loudoun County H.S.  Coach Kirk Smith is ODFC Hawks’ coach; he also coaches the County Raiders varsity girls’ soccer team.  We’re looking for a few athletic, talented, and motivated players with birth dates between 8/1/99 and 7/31/00.  Contact Lara Major for more information at lpmread@aol.com.

-       Loudoun County Parks & Recreation is having registration for Moravek Soccer School 2013 summer programs.  Flyers are available in your House Office.

-       Old Dominion Soccer League:  Attention Girl Soccer Players!!!  Interested in playing Travel Soccer?  Birth date must be between 8/1/99 & 7/31/00.  Tryouts:  5/30, 5/31 & 6/3 at Harmony Middle School.  Contact:  Lauren Lynham at lynhamiv@aol.com.  Visit www.JohnReganSoccer.com.  ODFC Thunder U-13 Girls travel team, professionally trained by John Regan (head coach at Patrick Henry College) is looking for players who are committed to working on skills development and who demonstrate an enjoyment/interest in the game.

May 29, 2013

-       “B” Day.

-       ATTENTION STUDENT BUS RIDERS!  BUS 373 WILL NOW BE ON 2^nd BELL THE REST OF THE YEAR!!!

-       Debate Club members:  High-scoring Public Forum team for Resolution #2 at yesterday’s meeting – Conrad and Marina; Overall high score – Jesse and Alex; Student Congress debaters, Mrs. Wilfong will contact you sometime today, about presenting your speeches.

-       Calling 7^th graders interested in Thomas Jefferson next year – There will be an after-school presentation and question-and-answer session, (with a current TJ senior), on Thursday – May 30^th, from 3:40-4:15 pm.  Please get a permission form in the House B office and return it as soon as possible!  NO MORE ACTIVITY BUSES WILL BE RUNNING FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR, SO YOU MUST BE PICKED UP BY A PARENT.

-       Serene Acres Riding Center is offering 2013 Summer Riding Camps for ages 4-16 through Parks and Rec.  Camps are available for a day/week/overnight.  Pick up your flyers from your House Office.

-       8^th grade art students will begin setting up their exhibition today, in the cafeteria.  PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH ANY OF THE ARTWORK ON DISPLAY!

-       A reminder to all students, bring in your SODA TABS to your History/Civics teachers by this Friday - May 31^st.  Winner will be awarded their prize, the week of June 3^rd!

-       Simpson’s PTO SUMMER SEND-OFFF PARTY will be held this Friday – May 31^st.  Flyer/Permission Forms are available in your House Office.  Advance sales only for tickets, and will be sold during lunch times starting Tuesday – May 28^th until Thursday – May 30^th.  Students must have a completed permission slip to purchase a ticket!

-       Please help us thank and honor Mrs. Kathy Bennett and Ms. Donna Blake, as we celebrate their retirement after 40 years (x2) of teaching!  Open House will be held Wednesday – June 5^th, from 4-6 pm, at Catoctin Elementary School in Leesburg, VA.  Catoctin Alumni are welcome and encouraged to attend!

-       CUBES Summer Camp 2013 will be held June 10^th – August 23^rd, ages 5-12 years old.  Half and full day camps are available.  Your child will explore the continents of the world through hands-on activities such as cooking, technology, games, crafts, and more!!!  Flyers are available in your House Office.

-       Loudoun Youth Inc., and Loudoun County Parks and Recreation are hosting the Loudoun Youth Fest on Saturday – June 15^th, 3:00-8:30 pm, at Brambleton Town Center.  Tickets are $7.50 online at LoudounYouthFest.com, and $10 at the gate.

-       ODFC Hawks are holding try-outs for rising U14 girls’ soccer players, today – May 29^th and Monday – June 3^rd, at Loudoun County H.S.  Coach Kirk Smith is ODFC Hawks’ coach; he also coaches the County Raiders varsity girls’ soccer team.  We’re looking for a few athletic, talented, and motivated players with birth dates between 8/1/99 and 7/31/00.  Contact Lara Major for more information at lpmread@aol.com.

-       Loudoun County Parks & Recreation is having registration for Moravek Soccer School 2013 summer programs.  Flyers are available in your House Office.

-       Old Dominion Soccer League:  Attention Girl Soccer Players!!!  Interested in playing Travel Soccer?  Birth date must be between 8/1/99 & 7/31/00.  Tryouts:  5/30, 5/31 & 6/3 at Harmony Middle School.  Contact:  Lauren Lynham at lynhamiv@aol.com.  Visit www.JohnReganSoccer.com.  ODFC Thunder U-13 Girls travel team, professionally trained by John Regan (head coach at Patrick Henry College) is looking for players who are committed to working on skills development and who demonstrate an enjoyment/interest in the game.

May 28, 2013

-       “A” Day.

-       Clubs/Groups meeting after school today:

o    Debate Club’s FINAL meeting is TODAY on 2^nd bell.  NO ACTIVITY BUSES WILL BE RUNNING, SO YOU MUST HAVE YOUR OWN RIDE.

-       8^th grade art students will begin setting up their exhibition today, in the cafeteria.  PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH ANY OF THE ARTWORK ON DISPLAY!

-       A reminder to all students, bring in your SODA TABS to your History/Civics teachers by this Friday - May 31^st.  Winner will be awarded their prize, the week of June 3^rd!

-       Simpson’s PTO SUMMER SEND-OFFF PARTY will be held this Friday – May 31^st.  Flyer/Permission Forms are available in your House Office.  Advance sales only for tickets, and will be sold during lunch times starting Tuesday – May 28^th until Thursday – May 30^th.  Students must have a completed permission slip to purchase a ticket!

-       Please help us thank and honor Mrs. Kathy Bennett and Ms. Donna Blake, as we celebrate their retirement after 40 years (x2) of teaching!  Open House will be held Wednesday – June 5^th, from 4-6 pm, at Catoctin Elementary School in Leesburg, VA.  Catoctin Alumni are welcome and encouraged to attend!

-       CUBES Summer Camp 2013 will be held June 10^th – August 23^rd, ages 5-12 years old.  Half and full day camps are available.  Your child will explore the continents of the world through hands-on activities such as cooking, technology, games, crafts, and more!!!  Flyers are available in your House Office.

-       Loudoun Youth Inc., and Loudoun County Parks and Recreation are hosting the Loudoun Youth Fest on Saturday – June 15^th, 3:00-8:30 pm, at Brambleton Town Center.  Tickets are $7.50 online at LoudounYouthFest.com, and $10 at the gate.

-       ODFC Hawks are holding try-outs for rising U14 girls’ soccer players, on Wednesday – May 29^th and Monday – June 3^rd, at Loudoun County H.S.  Coach Kirk Smith is ODFC Hawks’ coach; he also coaches the County Raiders varsity girls’ soccer team.  We’re looking for a few athletic, talented, and motivated players with birth dates between 8/1/99 and 7/31/00.  Contact Lara Major for more information at lpmread@aol.com.

-       Loudoun County Parks & Recreation is having registration for Moravek Soccer School 2013 summer programs.  Flyers are available in your House Office.

-       Old Dominion Soccer League:  Attention Girl Soccer Players!!!  Interested in playing Travel Soccer?  Birth date must be between 8/1/99 & 7/31/00.  Tryouts:  5/30, 5/31 & 6/3 at Harmony Middle School.  Contact:  Lauren Lynham at lynhamiv@aol.com.  Visit www.JohnReganSoccer.com.  ODFC Thunder U-13 Girls travel team, professionally trained by John Regan (head coach at Patrick Henry College) is looking for players who are committed to working on skills development and who demonstrate an enjoyment/interest in the game.

May 24, 2013

-       “B” Day.

-       Attention ALL 8^th grade artists!  All artwork that will be put in the exhibition MUST be brought in to school on Tuesday – May 28^th, for matting and layout set up.

-       Please help us thank and honor Mrs. Kathy Bennett and Ms. Donna Blake, as we celebrate their retirement after 40 years (x2) of teaching!  Open House will be held Wednesday – June 5^th, from 4-6 pm, at Catoctin Elementary School in Leesburg, VA.  Catoctin Alumni are welcome and encouraged to attend!

-       A reminder to all students, bring in your SODA TABS to your History/Civics teachers by May 31^st.  Winner will be awarded their prize, the week of June 3^rd!

-       Simpson’s PTO SUMMER SEND-OFFF PARTY will be held Friday – May 31^st.  Flyer/Permission Forms are available in your House Office.  Advance sales only for tickets, and will be sold during lunch times starting Tuesday – May 28^th until Thursday – May 30^th.  Students must have a completed permission slip to purchase a ticket!

-       Attention Select Chorus members!  Please return your concert attire (dresses or white ties), to the choir room.  See Mr. Rosenfeld or Mrs. Duncan, if you have any questions.

-       CUBES Summer Camp 2013 will be held June 10^th – August 23^rd, ages 5-12 years old.  Half and full day camps are available.  Your child will explore the continents of the world through hands-on activities such as cooking, technology, games, crafts, and more!!!  Flyers are available in your House Office.

-       Loudoun Youth Inc., and Loudoun County Parks and Recreation are hosting the Loudoun Youth Fest on Saturday – June 15^th, 3:00-8:30 pm, at Brambleton Town Center.  Tickets are $7.50 online at LoudounYouthFest.com, and $10 at the gate.

-       ODFC Hawks are holding try-outs for rising U14 girls’ soccer players, on Wednesday – May 29^th and Monday – June 3^rd, at Loudoun County H.S.  Coach Kirk Smith is ODFC Hawks’ coach; he also coaches the County Raiders varsity girls’ soccer team.  We’re looking for a few athletic, talented, and motivated players with birth dates between 8/1/99 and 7/31/00.  Contact Lara Major for more information at lpmread@aol.com.

-       Loudoun County Parks & Recreation is having registration for Moravek Soccer School 2013 summer programs.  Flyers are available in your House Office.

-       Old Dominion Soccer League:  Attention Girl Soccer Players!!!  Interested in playing Travel Soccer?  Birth date must be between 8/1/99 & 7/31/00.  Tryouts:  5/30, 5/31 & 6/3 at Harmony Middle School.  Contact:  Lauren Lynham at lynhamiv@aol.com.  Visit www.JohnReganSoccer.com.  ODFC Thunder U-13 Girls travel team, professionally trained by John Regan (head coach at Patrick Henry College) is looking for players who are committed to working on skills development and who demonstrate an enjoyment/interest in the game.

May 23, 2013

-       “A” Day.

-       Clubs/Groups meeting after school today:

o    6^th grade B Band rehearsal.

-       Simpson’s PTO SUMMER SEND-OFFF PARTY will be held Friday – May 31^st.  Flyer/Permission Forms are available in your House Office.  Advance sales only for tickets, and will be sold during lunch times starting Tuesday – May 28^th until Thursday – May 30^th.  Students must have a completed permission slip to purchase a ticket!

-       Attention Select Chorus members!  Please return your concert attire (dresses or white ties), to the choir room.  See Mr. Rosenfeld or Mrs. Duncan, if you have any questions.

-       CUBES Summer Camp 2013 will be held June 10^th – August 23^rd, ages 5-12 years old.  Half and full day camps are available.  Your child will explore the continents of the world through hands-on activities such as cooking, technology, games, crafts, and more!!!  Flyers are available in your House Office.

-       A reminder to all students, bring in your SODA TABS to your History/Civics teachers by May 31^st.  Winner will be awarded their prize, the week of June 3^rd!

-       8th grade students interested in ordering pictures from the dance may pick up a flyer with details, in House A.

-       Loudoun Youth Inc., and Loudoun County Parks and Recreation are hosting the Loudoun Youth Fest on Saturday – June 15^th, 3:00-8:30 pm, at Brambleton Town Center.  Tickets are $7.50 online at LoudounYouthFest.com, and $10 at the gate.

-       ODFC Hawks are holding try-outs for rising U14 girls’ soccer players, on Wednesday – May 29^th and Monday – June 3^rd, at Loudoun County H.S.  Coach Kirk Smith is ODFC Hawks’ coach; he also coaches the County Raiders varsity girls’ soccer team.  We’re looking for a few athletic, talented, and motivated players with birth dates between 8/1/99 and 7/31/00.  Contact Lara Major for more information at lpmread@aol.com.

-       Loudoun County Parks & Recreation is having registration for Moravek Soccer School 2013 summer programs.  Flyers are available in your House Office.

-       Old Dominion Soccer League:  Attention Girl Soccer Players!!!  Interested in playing Travel Soccer?  Birth date must be between 8/1/99 & 7/31/00.  Tryouts:  5/30, 5/31 & 6/3 at Harmony Middle School.  Contact:  Lauren Lynham at lynhamiv@aol.com.  Visit www.JohnReganSoccer.com.  ODFC Thunder U-13 Girls travel team, professionally trained by John Regan (head coach at Patrick Henry College) is looking for players who are committed to working on skills development and who demonstrate an enjoyment/interest in the game.

May 22, 2013

-       “B” Day.

-       Clubs/Groups meeting after school today:

o    6^th grade A Band rehearsal and then 6^th grade A Band Concert at 7 pm.

o    FINAL rehearsal for the students, who will be a part of LCHS Color Guard.  We will meet in the cafeteria.

-       Band Activities this week:

*         Thursday – 6^th grade B Band rehearsal after school.

-       Smart’s Mill Chess Club is sponsoring the 6^th Annual Spring Chess Tournament.  It will be held tomorrow, from 3:45-6:15 pm, in Smart Mill’s Library.  Flyers are available in your House Office.

-       A reminder to all students, bring in your SODA TABS to your History/Civics teachers by May 31^st.  Winner will be awarded their prize, the week of June 3^rd!

-       8th grade students interested in ordering pictures from the dance may pick up a flyer with details, in House A.

-       Simpson’s PTO Summer Send-Off Party will be held Friday – May 31^st.  Flyer/Permission Forms are available in your House Office.  Advance sales only for tickets, and will be sold during lunch times starting Tuesday – May 28^th until Thursday – May 30^th.  Students must have a completed permission slip to purchase a ticket!

-       Loudoun Youth Inc., and Loudoun County Parks and Recreation are hosting the Loudoun Youth Fest on Saturday – June 15^th, 3:00-8:30 pm, at Brambleton Town Center.  Tickets are $7.50 online at LoudounYouthFest.com, and $10 at the gate.

-       ODFC Hawks are holding try-outs for rising U14 girls’ soccer players, on Wednesday – May 29^th and Monday – June 3^rd, at Loudoun County H.S.  Coach Kirk Smith is ODFC Hawks’ coach; he also coaches the County Raiders varsity girls’ soccer team.  We’re looking for a few athletic, talented, and motivated players with birth dates between 8/1/99 and 7/31/00.  Contact Lara Major for more information at lpmread@aol.com.

-       Loudoun County Parks & Recreation is having registration for Moravek Soccer School 2013 summer programs.  Flyers are available in your House Office.

-       Old Dominion Soccer League:  Attention Girl Soccer Players!!!  Interested in playing Travel Soccer?  Birth date must be between 8/1/99 & 7/31/00.  Tryouts:  5/30, 5/31 & 6/3 at Harmony Middle School.  Contact:  Lauren Lynham at lynhamiv@aol.com.  Visit www.JohnReganSoccer.com.  ODFC Thunder U-13 Girls travel team, professionally trained by John Regan (head coach at Patrick Henry College) is looking for players who are committed to working on skills development and who demonstrate an enjoyment/interest in the game.

May 21, 2013

-       “A” Day.

-       Clubs/Groups meeting after school today:

o    6^th grade A Band rehearsal.

o    LAST session of iPath will meet in the Gym on 1^st bell.

o    Open Studio in Art 3 on 1^st bell.

o    Debate Club in D5 on 2^nd bell.

o    Bowling Club will have the FINAL trip of the school year.  Please report to the Main Office/Lobby area by 3:20 pm.  Teachers, a list of students attending will be in the Daily Attendance Report.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Herrin.

-       Band Activities this week:

*         Wednesday – 6^th grade A Band rehearsal after school, and 6^th grade A Band Concert at 7 pm.

*         Thursday – 6^th grade B Band rehearsal after school.

-       Loudoun Youth Inc., and Loudoun County Parks and Recreation are hosting the Loudoun Youth Fest on Saturday – June 15^th, 3:00-8:30 pm, at Brambleton Town Center.  Tickets are $7.50 online at LoudounYouthFest.com, and $10 at the gate.

-       ODFC Hawks are holding try-outs for rising U14 girls’ soccer players, on Wednesday – May 29^th and Monday – June 3^rd, at Loudoun County H.S.  Coach Kirk Smith is ODFC Hawks’ coach; he also coaches the County Raiders varsity girls’ soccer team.  We’re looking for a few athletic, talented, and motivated players with birth dates between 8/1/99 and 7/31/00.  Contact Lara Major for more information at lpmread@aol.com.

-       Smart’s Mill Chess Club is sponsoring the 6^th Annual Spring Chess Tournament.  It will be held this Thursday – May 23^rd, from 3:45-6:15 pm, in Smart Mill’s Library.  Flyers are available in your House Office.

-       A reminder to all students, bring in your SODA TABS to your History/Civics teachers by May 31^st.  Winner will be awarded their prize, the week of June 3^rd!

-       8th grade students interested in ordering pictures from the dance may pick up a flyer with details, in House A.

-       Simpson’s PTO Summer Send-Off Party will be held Friday – May 31^st.  Flyer/Permission Forms are available in your House Office.  Advance sales only for tickets, and will be sold during lunch times starting Tuesday – May 28^th until Thursday – May 30^th.  Students must have a completed permission slip to purchase a ticket!

-       Loudoun County Parks & Recreation is having registration for Moravek Soccer School 2013 summer programs.  Flyers are available in your House Office.

-       Old Dominion Soccer League:  Attention Girl Soccer Players!!!  Interested in playing Travel Soccer?  Birth date must be between 8/1/99 & 7/31/00.  Tryouts:  5/30, 5/31 & 6/3 at Harmony Middle School.  Contact:  Lauren Lynham at lynhamiv@aol.com.  Visit www.JohnReganSoccer.com.  ODFC Thunder U-13 Girls travel team, professionally trained by John Regan (head coach at Patrick Henry College) is looking for players who are committed to working on skills development and who demonstrate an enjoyment/interest in the game.

May 20, 2013

-       “B” Day.

-       Clubs/Groups meeting after school today:

o    6^th grade A Band rehearsal; 8^th grade Concert at 7 pm.

-       Band Activities this week:

*         Tuesday to Wednesday – 6^th grade A Band rehearsal after school.

*         Wednesday – 6^th grade A Band Concert at 7 pm.

*         Thursday – 6^th grade B Band rehearsal after school.

-       Congrats to the students who participated last Saturday, in the Spanish Language Gala at Sterling M.S.  Special congratulations to Lisbet Chávez, who placed 1^st in the grammar Olympics, and to Victoria Franco, who also placed 1^st in the category of short story.  Well done!

-       Simpson’s PTO Summer Send-Off Party will be held Friday – May 31^st.  Flyer/Permission Forms are available in your House Office.  Advance sales only for tickets,  and will be sold during lunch times starting Tuesday – May 28^th until Thursday – May 30^th.  Students must have a completed permission slip to purchase a ticket!

-       Debate Club members will be meeting tomorrow and May 2^8th (LAST MEETING), to spend more time working with the LCHS Debate Team.

-       Open Studio will be meeting tomorrow after school.

-       Smart’s Mill Chess Club is sponsoring the 6^th Annual Spring Chess Tournament.  It will be held this Thursday – May 23^rd, from 3:45-6:15 pm, in Smart Mill’s Library.  Flyers are available in your House Office.

-       A reminder to all students, bring in your SODA TABS to your History/Civics teachers by May 31^st.  Winner will be awarded their prize, the week of June 3^rd!

-       8th grade students interested in ordering pictures from the dance may pick up a flyer with details, in House A.

-       Loudoun County Parks & Recreation is having registration for Moravek Soccer School 2013 summer programs.  Flyers are available in your House Office.

-       Old Dominion Soccer League:  Attention Girl Soccer Players!!!  Interested in playing Travel Soccer?  Birth date must be between 8/1/99 & 7/31/00.  Tryouts:  5/30, 5/31 & 6/3 at Harmony Middle School.  Contact:  Lauren Lynham at lynhamiv@aol.com.  Visit www.JohnReganSoccer.com.  ODFC Thunder U-13 Girls travel team, professionally trained by John Regan (head coach at Patrick Henry College) is looking for players who are committed to working on skills development and who demonstrate an enjoyment/interest in the game.

May 17, 2013

-       “A” Day.

-       SOL reminder:  Mr. Boxwell’s 3^rd block class will test during 2^nd block in the Library.  Mrs. Checkovich’s 4^th block class will eat 7^th grade lunch in the auditorium.

-       Attention 8^th graders!  Today is the LAST DAY to return permission forms for your Hershey Park class trip!!

-       Best of luck to our Simpson students participating in the competition today, at the Spanish Language Gala!  It will be held at Sterling M.S.

-       Congrats to all our Simpson Chorus students for a great concert last night!  Everyone sang beautifully.  Thanks for all your hard work!!

-       A reminder to all students, bring in your SODA TABS to your History/Civics teachers by May 31^st.  Winner will be awarded their prize, the week of June 3^rd!

-       Debate Club members will be meeting on May 21^st and 28^th (LAST MEETING), to spend more time working with the LCHS Debate Team.

-       Smart’s Mill Chess Club is sponsoring the 6^th Annual Spring Chess Tournament.  It will be held on Thursday – May 23^rd, from 3:45-6:15 pm, in Smart Mill’s Library.  Flyers are available in your House Office.

-       8th grade students interested in ordering pictures from the dance may pick up a flyer with details, in House A.

-       Loudoun County Parks & Recreation is having registration for Moravek Soccer School 2013 summer programs.  Flyers are available in your House Office.

-       Old Dominion Soccer League:  Attention Girl Soccer Players!!!  Interested in playing Travel Soccer?  Birth date must be between 8/1/99 & 7/31/00.  Tryouts:  5/30, 5/31 & 6/3 at Harmony Middle School.  Contact:  Lauren Lynham at lynhamiv@aol.com.  Visit www.JohnReganSoccer.com.  ODFC Thunder U-13 Girls travel team, professionally trained by John Regan (head coach at Patrick Henry College) is looking for players who are committed to working on skills development and who demonstrate an enjoyment/interest in the game.

May 16, 2013

-       “B” Day.

-       A reminder to all students, bring in your SODA TABS to your History/Civics teachers by May 31^st.  Winner will be awarded their prize, the week of June 3^rd!

-       Attention all Hoop 4 Heart students!  Please get a pass from Mrs. Menard, if you want to join her for lunch this Friday – May 17^th.

-       Attention all 7^th graders!  Did you know that you could be the designer of next year’s agenda cover?  Stop by House B office and pick up an information flyer.  Entries must be received by May 17^th.

-       Debate Club members will be meeting on May 21^st and 28^th (LAST MEETING), to spend more time working with the LCHS Debate Team.

-       Smart’s Mill Chess Club is sponsoring the 6^th Annual Spring Chess Tournament.  It will be held on Thursday – May 23^rd, from 3:45-6:15 pm, in Smart Mill’s Library.  Flyers are available in your House Office.

-       8th grade students interested in ordering pictures from the dance may pick up a flyer with details, in House A.

-       The Social Sciences Dept. will be awarding one student from grades 6-12, the title of “Social Sciences & Global Studies Student of the Year”.  The awards ceremony will take place Thursday – May 30^th at 7:30 pm, Heritage H.S.  Special guest speaker is Deng Choi, one of the “Lost Boys” who fled from Sudan.  He will be sharing his stories and experiences with us.  The following Simpson students were selected by their Social Sciences teachers:  6^th grade – Nicole Kemon, 7^th grade – Brianna Crump, and 8^th grade – Brigitte Lieu.  Simpson faculty and staff wish them the best of luck!

-       Loudoun County Parks & Recreation is having registration for Moravek Soccer School 2013 summer programs.  Flyers are available in your House Office.

-       Old Dominion Soccer League:  Attention Girl Soccer Players!!!  Interested in playing Travel Soccer?  Birth date must be between 8/1/99 & 7/31/00.  Tryouts:  5/30, 5/31 & 6/3 at Harmony Middle School.  Contact:  Lauren Lynham at lynhamiv@aol.com.  Visit www.JohnReganSoccer.com.  ODFC Thunder U-13 Girls travel team, professionally trained by John Regan (head coach at Patrick Henry College) is looking for players who are committed to working on skills development and who demonstrate an enjoyment/interest in the game.

May 15, 2013

-       “A” Day.

-       Clubs/Groups meeting after school today:

o    8^th grade Connections in Mr. Fawcett’s room (A10).

o    SCENTS Club (LAST ONE) in Mrs. Checkovich’s room (A1).

o    Rehearsal in the Cafeteria, for students who will be a part of the LCHS Colorguard.

o    Mrs. Duncan will be at Simpson today, from 3:30-4:30 pm, to audition anyone interested in singing for the Women’s Choir or Concert Choir at County.  Sign-up sheet is posted in the 8^th grade House announcement area.

-       Attention all Hoop 4 Heart students!  Please get a pass from Mrs. Menard, if you want to join her for lunch this Friday – May 17^th.

-       Loudoun County H.S. is having Show Choir auditions this week, May 13^th-17^th.  It will be from 4:00-5:00 pm each day, in the Chorus room at County.  A sign-up sheet is available near the 8^th grade House office.

-       Attention all 7^th graders!  Did you know that you could be the designer of next year’s agenda cover?  Stop by House B office and pick up an information flyer.  Entries must be received by May 17^th.

-       Debate Club members will be meeting on May 21^st and 28^th (LAST MEETING), to spend more time working with the LCHS Debate Team.

-       Smart’s Mill Chess Club is sponsoring the 6^th Annual Spring Chess Tournament.  It will be held on Thursday – May 23^rd, from 3:45-6:15 pm, in Smart Mill’s Library.  Flyers are available in your House Office.

-       8th grade students interested in ordering pictures from the dance may pick up a flyer with details, in House A.

-       The Social Sciences Dept. will be awarding one student from grades 6-12, the title of “Social Sciences & Global Studies Student of the Year”.  The awards ceremony will take place Thursday – May 30^th at 7:30 pm, Heritage H.S.  Special guest speaker is Deng Choi, one of the “Lost Boys” who fled from Sudan.  He will be sharing his stories and experiences with us.  The following Simpson students were selected by their Social Sciences teachers:  6^th grade – Nicole Kemon, 7^th grade – Brianna Crump, and 8^th grade – Brigitte Lieu.  Simpson faculty and staff wish them the best of luck!

-       Loudoun County Parks & Recreation is having registration for Moravek Soccer School 2013 summer programs.  Flyers are available in your House Office.

-       Old Dominion Soccer League:  Attention Girl Soccer Players!!!  Interested in playing Travel Soccer?  Birth date must be between 8/1/99 & 7/31/00.  Tryouts:  5/30, 5/31 & 6/3 at Harmony Middle School.  Contact:  Lauren Lynham at lynhamiv@aol.com.  Visit www.JohnReganSoccer.com.  ODFC Thunder U-13 Girls travel team, professionally trained by John Regan (head coach at Patrick Henry College) is looking for players who are committed to working on skills development and who demonstrate an enjoyment/interest in the game.

May 14, 2013

-       “B” Day.

-       Clubs/Groups meeting after school today:

o    FCA (LAST ONE).

o    7^th grade Connections in House B.

o    Open Studio in Art 3 on 1^st bell.

o    Debate Club in D5 on 2^nd bell.

-       SCENTS Club’s LAST meeting will be tomorrow after school.  Please bring a snack to share, for our end-of-the-year celebration.

-       The Social Sciences Dept. will be awarding one student from grades 6-12, the title of “Social Sciences & Global Studies Student of the Year”.  The awards ceremony will take place Thursday – May 30^th at 7:30 pm, Heritage H.S.  Special guest speaker is Deng Choi, one of the “Lost Boys” who fled from Sudan.  He will be sharing his stories and experiences with us.  The following Simpson students were selected by their Social Sciences teachers:  6^th grade – Nicole Kemon, 7^th grade – Brianna Crump, and 8^th grade – Brigitte Lieu.  Simpson faculty and staff wish them the best of luck!

-       Smart’s Mill Chess Club is sponsoring the 6^th Annual Spring Chess Tournament.  It will be held on Thursday – May 23^rd, from 3:45-6:15 pm, in Smart Mill’s Library.  Flyers are available in your House Office.

-       Loudoun County Parks & Recreation is having registration for Moravek Soccer School 2013 summer programs.  Flyers are available in your House Office.

-       8th grade students interested in ordering pictures from the dance may pick up a flyer with details, in House A.

-       Attention Debate Club members - We will meet on May 21^st, and 28^th (LAST MEETING), to spend more time working with the LCHS Debate Team.

-       Loudoun County H.S. is having Show Choir auditions this week, May 13^th-17^th.  It will be from 4:00-5:00 pm each day, in the Chorus room at County.  A sign-up sheet is available near the 8^th grade House office.  Also, Mrs. Duncan will be at Simpson on Wednesday – May 22^nd, from 3:30-4:30 pm, to audition anyone interested in singing for the Women’s Choir or Concert Choir at County.  Sign-ups will also be posted in the 8^th grade House announcement area.

-       Attention all 7^th graders!  Did you know that you could be the designer of next year’s agenda cover?  Stop by House B office and pick up an information flyer.  Entries must be received by May 17^th.

-       Old Dominion Soccer League:  Attention Girl Soccer Players!!!  Interested in playing Travel Soccer?  Birth date must be between 8/1/99 & 7/31/00.  Tryouts:  5/30, 5/31 & 6/3 at Harmony Middle School.  Contact:  Lauren Lynham at lynhamiv@aol.com.  Visit www.JohnReganSoccer.com.  ODFC Thunder U-13 Girls travel team, professionally trained by John Regan (head coach at Patrick Henry College) is looking for players who are committed to working on skills development and who demonstrate an enjoyment/interest in the game.

May 13, 2013

-       “A” Day.

-       Clubs/Groups meeting after school today:

o    6^th grade Connections.

-       7^th grade Chorus and Select Chorus should report to the Cafeteria after school, on 1^st bell, to prepare for the field trip this afternoon.

-       8th grade students interested in ordering pictures from the dance may pick up a flyer with details, in House A.

-       Attention Debate Club members - Mrs. Wilfong has added two more Tuesday meetings this month.  We will now meet on May 14^th, 21^st, and 28^th (LAST MEETING), to spend more time working with the LCHS Debate Team.

-       Loudoun County H.S. is having Show Choir auditions this week, May 13^th-17^th.  It will be from 4:00-5:00 pm each day, in the Chorus room at County.  A sign-up sheet is available near the 8^th grade House office.  Also, Mrs. Duncan will be at Simpson on Wednesday – May 22^nd, from 3:30-4:30 pm, to audition anyone interested in singing for the Women’s Choir or Concert Choir at County.  Sign-ups will also be posted in the 8^th grade House announcement area.

-       Attention all 7^th graders!  Did you know that you could be the designer of next year’s agenda cover?  Stop by House B office and pick up an information flyer.  Entries must be received by May 17^th.

-       Old Dominion Soccer League:  Attention Girl Soccer Players!!!  Interested in playing Travel Soccer?  Birth date must be between 8/1/99 & 7/31/00.  Tryouts:  5/30, 5/31 & 6/3 at Harmony Middle School.  Contact:  Lauren Lynham at lynhamiv@aol.com.  Visit www.JohnReganSoccer.com.  ODFC Thunder U-13 Girls travel team, professionally trained by John Regan (head coach at Patrick Henry College) is looking for players who are committed to working on skills development and who demonstrate an enjoyment/interest in the game.