STINGRAY SOURCE

ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM Rodney Moore

Principal

Neil Slevin Assistant Principal

Jean Goff

Assistant Principal

8th Grade Jennifer Brooks

Dean

Gabrielle Carpenter Counselor

7th Grade

Heather Cleary Dean

Ashley Harper

Counselor

6th Grade Jennifer Bantle

Dean

Jennifer Stuntz Counselor

School Information

Address/Phone: 23415 Evergreen Ridge Dr.

Ashburn, VA 20148 703-957-4420

Fax: 571-223-0585

Website: www.loudoun.k12.va.us/shms

Absentee Call-In Line: 703-957-4422

Principal’s Message

Stone Hill Middle School “Student Achievement Is Our Top Priority”

January 2009

We have many lost and found items. PLEASE write your child’s name on all of their belongings. If your child has lost something, please have them check the lost and found in each house office and the cafeteria. Each year, we donate hundreds of coats, sweatshirts and more to charity be-cause we cannot return them to their rightful owners. As we move into the second semes-ter, I would again like to tell you how appreciative I am for your continued support to our Stone Hill family. I know I say this all the time, but we really cannot do this without you. I hope that we can continue working together to provide the best possible learning environment for your children that we can. Sincerely, Rodney Moore Principal Stone Hill Middle School

Dear Stone Hill Families, As we begin a new year, I would like to take the time to thank all the Stone Hill families for making our first half such a success. We ended Decem-ber with so many wonderful concerts displaying our talented students. This semester we will continue to fo-cus on student achievement as we gear up for the SOLs in the spring. We have a new face in House A. I would like to welcome Mrs. Jennifer Brooks as our 8th grade Dean. She comes to us from River Bend Middle School, and we are so happy to have her here with us. I am sure she will make a wonderful addition to our Stone Hill family. With the inclement weather season upon us, please make sure you dis-cuss with your child what to do if bad weather occurs, and they come home to an empty house. It is very important to stick with a prear-ranged plan. Also, remember that if we have a two-hour delayed opening, students cannot be dropped off ear-lier than 10:10 a.m.

If due to a disability, you need assistance to enable you to participate meaningfully in any conference, meeting or school event, please contact our main office at 703-957-4420 at least 5 working days prior to the event. Thank you. Please call the Department for Personnel Services at 571-252-1000 if you need as-sistance in locating sign language or interpreters.

2008-2009 Grading Periods Interim Dates

Jan. 22, 2009 - 2nd Grading Period Ends March 4 & 5, 2009 Apr. 3, 2009 - 3rd Grading Period Ends May 19 & 20, 2009 June 19, 2009 - 4th Grading Period Ends

Counselors Corner We hope you had a wonderful, restful and fun-filled winter break! We are in the final stretch of quarter 2 and the first semester of the school year! As grading time approaches, please be sure to encourage your child to check with their teachers about any missing assignments they may have. Most teachers are willing to accept assignments up until the end of the quarter, but

students need to communicate with them about their plan to turn in work. Semester exams for 8th graders and those students taking high school credit courses can be a stressful time. Parents, it is important for you to talk to your child about their exam schedule so you can be sure to help them prepare, get a restful night’s sleep and eat a good breakfast on exam day. Eighth grade exams count 1/7 of each student’s final grade and high school credit exams count 1/5 of their grade-so it is a significant portion and should be taken seriously. Please talk to your child’s teachers if you have specific questions about exams. Exams begin January 16th. 6th Grade News Following Winter Break, Mrs. Stuntz will be going in to the 6th Grade Resource classes and presenting the students with a lesson titled "Skills to Help You Succeed in Middle School.” Dur-ing this lesson, the students will learn time management skills, study skills, and test taking skills. These are all skills that can benefit them not only here at the middle school level, but also in high school, college and once they begin to work.

7th Grade News

Seventh graders have been rolling right along with their achievements and success! So far this school year has proven to be a great one and our 7th graders are exhibiting excellence not only in studies but in respect for one another. The guidance department surveyed all students about their Career Day experience and we are using that information to plan future Career Days according to the students wishes. Mrs. Harper is planning follow up Career Exploration lessons for the 7th grade students in the coming months. Believe it or not, course selection time for next year will begin in a couple of months. Be on the lookout for more information.

8th Grade News

We have 26 eighth graders who took the Thomas Jefferson admissions test on December 6th. They are awaiting word about who will move on to the final round of the application process. We wish them all the best of luck!

Students were able to obtain Academy of Science applications up until Winter Break. They were instructed to get teacher recommendation forms to their teachers before winter break. Completed applications are due to Mrs. Carpenter no later than January 9th!!!

November Students of the Month

Dolphins Giovianni R.—Giovianni is very nice and polite to students and staff around him. He partici-pates, is prepared and is patient when others may take longer to respond. Kee-Kee B.—Kee-Kee is always pleasant, respectful, and helpful to students and staff. She appears to love learning! Barracudas Saul A.—Saul is a great student that stays on task and helps others to do the same. He participates often and always wears a smile. Ayan A.—She is always willing to help her fellow classmates and is always happy to do so. Ayan works very hard, asks great questions, and is a very gifted student. Starfish Nick R.—Nick is honest and hard working. He is always polite, respectful, and an all around great student. Jisun K.—Jisun always has a smile on her face. Her positive attitude and enthusiasm serve as great exam-ples to her classmates.. Shrimp Kevin I.—Kevin is just a great guy. He is kind to others, respectful of his teachers and fellow classmates and funny too! Alice T.—Alice brings a lot of energy to her class and helps others to get excited about the material. She al-ways has a great attitude and encourages others to be happy as well. Sea Lions Chad D.—Chad always has a smile on his face and a warm greeting when he enters the classroom. He is helpful and is an amazingly hard working student. Brooke G.—Brooke is quiet, bright, sweet and willing to help others. She is very enthusiastic and always does her best on everything. Penguins Thomas O.—Thomas is a respectful, hard working student. He is pleasant and eager to learn. Amanda W.—Amanda always has a smile on her face and stays on task during class. She participates often and isn’t afraid to ask questions in order to further her understanding of the material.

The 7th Grade Starfish Team stuffed stockings

as a team community service activity. They were able to stuff five stockings

for teens ages 11-14.

The stockings were donated to the Loudoun County Holiday Coalition.

We are very proud of their generosity!

National Geographic Bee For the 21st year, the National Geographic Society is holding the National Geographic Bee for students in the fourth through eighth grades in thousands of schools across the United States and in the five U.S. territories, as well as in Department of Defense Depend-ents Schools around the world. All students at Stone Hill have participated in the prelimi-

nary round of competition during their Social Studies classes. The second and final rounds of the school-level competition took place on December 15th. The winner of the Stone Hill Middle School bee will ad-vance to the next level of competition in early January, a written examination to determine state competi-tors. All school winners are eligible to win the national championship and its first prize, a $25,000 college scholarship, at the national competition May 19 and 20, 2009 in Washington, D.C.

Loudoun County Spelling Bee Stone Hill will have grade-level spelling bees in January. The sixth grade spelling bee is Jan. 12, the seventh grade spelling bee is Jan. 14, and the eighth grade spelling bee is Jan.15. The Loudoun County Spelling Bee will be held at Stone Bridge High School in the auditorium on March 5 at 7:00 p.m.

Thank You!

The talent show held here at Stone Hill on Friday, December 5 was a big success! Over 250 faculty, staff, parents, and students all gathered to enjoy the talents of our diverse student population. Their talents ranged from singing Billy Joel to Beyonce, Disney to the Jonas Brothers, playing the piano to dancing to Bollywood music. The audience was enthusiastic and supported each and every performer, even joining in at times with clapping or singing.

We collected $714.00 and 386 pounds of food and donated all of it to Loudoun Interfaith Relief. The or-ganization was truly touched that we donated all the proceeds from the event. Many faculty, staff and stu-dents helped to put on the show but I'd like to specifically thank one student, Chad Davidson, for his many hours spent after school preparing the sound and lighting for the show. Thanks again to everyone that came out to support Stone Hill's students and their many wonderful talents.

P.E. News and All That’s “Fit” to Print

Greetings from PE! For the past two weeks Mr. Bennett’s classes have been in FLE. Mrs. Patterson and Mr. Thompson’s classes have been in health covering lessons on safety. Miss Gallo and Mr. Walker’s classes have also been in health covering physical activity and fitness. The 8th grade PE classes had the opportunity to have a special speaker from Velocity Sports Performance. Valerie Coleman came to their health classes to speak to them about proper training and conditioning, proper weight lifting techniques, and nutrition. Before 8th grade went to health, they finished a unit on basketball. The 6th and 7th grade classes finished their basketball unit after health. The week before winter break, all PE classes had a dance unit, learning dances such as the Cha-Cha Slide, The Cupid Shuffle, The Mississippi Mudslide (Cha-Cha Slide), The Electric Slide, etc. It’s been a busy month and we can’t believe it’s already winter break! With that said, we are looking for-ward to a relaxing winter break with family and friends and hope you all will do the same. Have wonderful break and remember to relax!

IMPORTANT Student Drop-Off/Pick-Up Information

School begins at 8:35 a.m. Students may begin arriving at 8:10 a.m. We cannot assure supervision of students who arrive earlier than 8:10 a.m. Students who wish to

eat breakfast will proceed directly to the cafeteria to eat their food BEFORE going to their lockers. For the safety of our students, the bus loop in front of the school is restricted to school buses. The drop-off/pick-up car loop on the side of the building should be used for cars dropping off (8:10 - 8:35 a.m.) and picking up students. Please do not have the students walk across traffic to get to your car. Wait in line and pick them up in the car loop. Please be sure to pull as far up as you can so that the greatest number of cars can drop-off or pick-up stu-dents in a timely manner. After dropping-off or picking-up DO NOT pass other cars in the loop. It may take a minute to drop-off or pick-up some of our students but passing other cars can only lead to a possible accident. NO CARS ARE ALLOWED IN THE BUS LOOP DURING ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL.

In the afternoon most of our activities end at 4:23 p.m. There will not be anyone here to supervise your child after 4:30 p.m. If your child is staying for an after school activity, please make sure you are here to pick them up by this time. Thank you for your cooperation.

FROM THE FRONT OFFICE: Early Dismissals When taking your child out of school early, please write an early dismissal note and have them bring it to their house secretary in the morning. The sec-retary will give them an early dismissal pass for your child to leave class at the appropriate time to meet you in the main office.

Absences or Late Arrivals When your child is absent from school, please call the absentee line at 703-957-4422 to report their absence. Absences that are not called in are considered unexcused. Please be sure to spell the last name and give the child’s grade when calling in on the absentee line. Daily Announcements Daily announcements are posted on the website under “Quick Links” and then “Daily Announce-ments.” This is very beneficial to check since students may not always hear and/or remember impor-tant information. Bus Information For all bus issues, please contact transportation at 703-771-6540. If Your Child Will Be Riding A Different Bus Home Please send in a note with your child giving them permission to ride a different bus home. Please be sure to include the bus # or name of student they plan to ride home with.

STONE HILL’S 2008-2009 YEARBOOK Coming soon to your mailbox!

Order forms for the 2009 Stone Hill Middle School Yearbook

Cost: Plain Cover: $25.00

Personalized Cover: $30.00

Look for more information on the Stone Hill website in January 2009.

Loudoun School Delays and Closing Information When Loudoun County Public Schools experience inclement weather conditions, the safety of our students and staff is the most important consideration. In the event that weather or other reasons require either closing or delaying the opening of school before buses start on their routes, announcements will be made over the radio and TV stations listed below by 6:00 A.M. These stations are notified by direct calls and should be the primary stations that are monitored.

When conditions require school closings or early dismissal of students, announcements will be given to the following radio and TV stations:

ONE HOUR DELAYED OPENING means that ALL SCHOOLS start one hour later than scheduled and op-erate as usual. Afternoon programs will be held at the regular time. TWO HOUR DELAYED OPENING means that school opening is delayed for two hours with specific changes to certain programs.

TV Adelphia - with converter Ch 63 Adelphia - Direct Ch. 55 News Channel 8 WJLA TV 7 WRC TV 4 WTTG TV 5 WUSA TV 9

Radio WMAL 630 AM WINC 92.5 FM WAGE 1200 AM WASH 97.1 FM WTOP 1500 AM WXVA 98.3 FM WZYQ 103.9 FM WMZQ 98.7 FM WMJR 107.7 FM WGMS 103.5 FM

On the web: www.loudoun.k12.va.us

Lost and Found

We have quite a collec-tion of lost and found items including coats, clothing, hats and gloves, books, and much more! Lost and Found boxes

are located in each house office and the cafe-teria. All items not claimed after 4 weeks will be donated to charity.

NEW Contact Information: Kim Augustine 703-627-1199

www.bgcloudoun.org

Program Fees: $25.00/week

One time $20 registration fee Please make all checks payable to:

Boys and Girls Club of Loudoun County

From the Library Shelf Robin Klix—Librarian

Book Fair We had great success hosting the Scholastic Book Fair in December. A huge thank you to all of our wonderful parent volunteers who took time out of their busy schedules to come in and help us out. We would not have had such a great success if it hadn’t been for their generosity.

Stingray Book Club The Book Club has been meeting regularly once a month during each lunch shift. The stu-dents attending have had a great time eating their lunch, sharing their books with others, and enjoying dessert provided by Mrs. Klix and Mrs. McCulloch—no complaints about our baking skills yet. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, January 21; the topic will be His-torical Fiction.

Useful Websites Whether you have a child who is a reluctant reader or one who can’t seem to put a book down once they have started it, the following websites provide valuable information on teens and reading.

Young Adult Library Services Association http://www.ala.org/yalsa The mission of the Young Adult Services Division of the ALA is to "advocate, promote, and strengthen service to young adults as part of the continuum of total library service, and to support those who provide service to this population."

http://www.teenreads.com/ Commentary, news, interviews, and reviews from leading authors for teen readers.

Favorite Teenage Angst Books

http://grouchy.com/angst This interactive site provides blurbs about books on topics such as fitting in, mixed up families, pressure, trouble, and healing. Teens are invited to post reviews.

Teen Hoopla http://www.ala.org/teenhoopla Sponsored by the American Library Association, this internet guide for teens provides book reviews, and lets older students share books and book-related websites.

"In times of change, learners inherit the Earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully

equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists." Eric Hoffer

BAND 7 & 8 Congratulations on a job well done both at your American Education Week concert and at the 8th Grade Honor Roll Assembly. On your behalf, I have been the recipient of many kind, generous, and insightful compliments. Your are well on your way to se-curing your superior rating this year. I hope the winter months bring the snow you de-sire as well as the opportunity we all need to prepare for Band Festival on March 7th. BAND 6 Your first performance as a band is quickly arriving. You should have already purchased the concert dress in advance of the January 15 performance date: white shirt, black pants (for boys and girls alike), black socks, and black shoes. Thank you for attending the after-school rehearsals so far. Take time every day to play the pieces for your review and for your parents. Remember that although the concert begins at 7pm, you should plan to be on stage at 6:30pm in order to warm-up, tune, and re-view performance procedures. JAZZ BAND Thank you to all 19 members of our first jazz ensemble up here on The Hill. Our first performance at Briar Woods HS was a resounding success. I look forward to all that you will accomplish as a group come this spring. As the years roll on for this group and with it all the proud accomplishments and awards, you will be able to look back proudly and know that you were the ones that brought it all into existence.

An Educational Program of the Loudoun Symphony Association, Inc

Dr. Yeong Su Kim, Conductor announces

AUDITIONS for the following instruments: Oboe, Trumpet, Bassoon, Trombone, Horn, Viola, Percussion, Bass

Saturday, January 10, 2009 • Loudoun Country Day School • Leesburg

Participation in the orchestra is open to players between the ages of 10 and 18 who have had a minimum of 3 years of private instruction or who have participated in a school band or orchestra program for 3 years.

Audition Requirements:

Students must provide own instrument Scales, up to 4 flats and 4 sharps, 2 or 3 octaves

Prepared piece Sight Reading

Tuition is $150 per student per semester. . .A limited number of scholarships are available.

For more information or to arrange an audition E-mail: youthaudition@loudounsymphony.org

Telephone: call Heather Coffey at (703)779-9925

2008-2009 PTO Officers and Chairs

President:

Tamara Kemp shmsptoprez@yahoo.com

Treasurer: Stephanie Britton

stephanie_britton@verizon.net

Secretary: Sharon Iglesias

siglesias@verizon.net

6th Grade Parent Liaison: Mary Ann Dyce

yracctexec@att.net

7th Grade Parent Liaison: Kelly Affeld

mom2zackra@aol.com

8th Grade Parent Liaison: Jan Mathov

j_mathov@yahoo.com

Hospitality Chair: Lisa Patterson

lisa_lucore@yahoo.com

LEAP Representative: Chuck Moore

Membership Chair:

Sherri Diaz sherri.diaz@verizonbusiness.com

School Store/Spirit Wear: Nancy Ligos

nligos@verizon.net

Stone Hill Middle School PTO

January 2009

STONE HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL PTO FINANCIAL STANDING RULES

The SHMS PTO Executive Board has implemented the following set of Financial Standing Rules. We will be revising our bylaws and pro-viding the PTO membership a copy for review in January. Approval of the revised bylaws will be voted upon during the February PTO General Meeting on Thursday, February 12, 2009.

1. The executive board shall approve all expenses of the organiza-tion. 2. Two authorized signatures shall be required on each check. Au-thorized signers shall be the president, treasurer and secretary. 3. Sufficient justification and documentation (PTO Request for Re-imbursement form, receipts, etc.) is needed for the treasurer to issue funds requested for reimbursement or payment. 4. All financial assets (monetary or tangible) are to be turned over to the PTO treasurer within 10 business days upon receipt. 5. All bills, or other financial documents, are to be turned over to the PTO treasurer within 10 business days upon receipt. 6. No member can allocate or commit the PTO to any manpower or financial resources (for financial matters – those outside of the ap-proved yearly budget) without first obtaining consent of the executive board members. 7. All financial instruments of tender or deposit should have either “Stone Hill Middle School PTO” or “SHMS PTO” written on the “Pay to the order of” line. 8. Whenever the PTO gross income (including donations) exceeds $25,000 for a given fiscal year, the PTO must file the IRS tax form 990. 9. All monies allocated to the Stone Hill Middle School PTO which remain unspent by the last PTO meeting of the school year will re-vert back to the Stone Hill Middle School PTO general fund.

UPDATED 2008-09 Activity Bus Schedule Bus #351 SCHOOL: STONE HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL RYAN RD & BLUE ELDER TE REGAL WOOD DR & VICKERY PARK DR RYAN RD & VICKERY PARK DR 42245 RYAN RD COLONIAL HILLS DR & BRISTOW MANOR DR RYAN RD TO EVERGREEN MILL RD WATSON RD (STOP AS NEEDED) WOODWINDS DR & FOREST GLEN DR 22637 WATSON RD EVERGREEN MILLS RDTO RYAN RD (STOP AS NEEDED) EVERGREEN MILLS RD TO RT 606 (STOP AS NEEDED) FREEPORT PL & OLD OX RD EAGLE RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Bus #305 SCHOOL: STONE HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL RYAN RD & BELLE TARA DR RYAN RD & FOREST MANOR DR 42706 RYAN RD COCHRANS LOCK DR & AUCTION BARN DR LEGACY PARK DR & REGAL WOOD DR RYAN RD & LEGACY PARK DR RYAN RD & HEATHERBROOK WAY RYAN RD & ZULLA MANOR PL LOUDOUN COUNTY PKWY & HILLSBORO HUNT DR WESTWIND DR & MAISON BLAN TE OLD RYAN RD & VANTAGE POINTE PL WAXPOOL RD & OAKVILLE TE LADYSLIPPER SQ & WAXPOOL RD HYDE PARK DR & REGENCY DR SHELLHORN RD & BLOSSOM HILL TE ASHBURN RD & ALEXAN TE (ESL) HILLSIDE ELEMENTARY (ESL) VESTALS GAP DR & GLEBE VIEW DR (ESL) CLAIBORNE PKWY & CHOKEBERRY SQ (ESL) WINDMILL DR & COLTER CT (ESL) SUMMERWOOD CIR & LABURNUM SQ (ESL) Bus #195 SCHOOL: STONE HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL EARLSFORD DR & PINEBROOK RD PARAMOUNT PL & MIDDLESEX DR PARAMOUNT PL & EDGEWATER ST POLAND RD & SPRING FARM CIR LITTLE RIVER ELEMENTARY DONEGAL DR & DONOVAN DR GOLF VIEW DR & BEACHALL ST GOLF VIEW DR & PLANTING FIELD DR UPPER CLUBHOUSE DR & CENTER ST PLANTING FIELD DR & EDGARTOWN ST HUTCHISON FARM ELEMENTARY FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL TALL CEDARS PKWY & MILL STREAM DR STONE SPRING BLVD & CARBONATE TE PINEBROOK ELEMENTARY BRADDOCK RD (STOP AS NEEDED) GUM SPRING RD (STOP AS NEEDED) CEDAR RIDGE BLVD (STOP AS NEEDED) MERCER MIDDLE SCHOOL

2009 School Calendar

January 20, 2009 has been changed

to a workday for teachers and a holiday for students.

January 23, 2009 is a regular school day

for students and teachers.

This is the workday that was previously identified as "moveable." It is now fixed for January 20 rather than being moveable. This was done so that students may participate in or observe the inauguration of the 44th President of the United States. The board also decided that all future presidential inaugurations will be incorporated into the calendar as a holiday.

Friday, January 23rd, is now a school day for students and teachers and an exam day for middle and high school students.

2009 January 1-2 Holiday (New Year’s) (Classes Resume January 5) January 19 Holiday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) January 20 Student Holiday (Planning/ Records/Conference Day)* January 23 End of Second Grading Period February 16 Holiday (Presidents’ Day) April 3 End of Third Grading Period April 6-10 Holiday (Spring Break) April 13 Student Holiday (Planning/ Records/Conference Day) May 25 Holiday (Memorial Day) June 19 Last Day of School for Stu- dents/End of Fourth Grading Period June 22-23 Planning/Records/ Conference Days

BUS #: 372 Run Description: FROM REGENCY 7:52 AM MONTEREY PL & COLORADO DR 7:58 AM 44620 WAXPOOL RD(HOMEWOOD SUITES) 8:01 AM REGENCY DR & LOGANWOOD CT 8:02 AM HYDE PARK DR & REGENCY DR 8:04 AM HYDE PARK DR & COBHAM CT 8:06 AM 21971 HYDE PARK DR (TEMP) 8:08 AM HYDE PARK DR & HARTLEY PL 8:10 AM SHELLHORN RD & BLOSSOM HILL TE 8:20 AM SCHOOL: STONE HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL BUS #: 307 Run Description: FROM LEGACY PARK DR Stop Time Description 8:09 AM REGAL WOOD DR & VICKERY PARK DR 8:10 AM LEGACY PARK DR & OLMSTED DR 8:23 AM SCHOOL: STONE HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL BUS #: 604 Run Description: FROM MINERVA Stop Time Description 7:47 AM RINGNECK PL & WHITE IBIS DR 7:53 AM MINERVA DR & GARDENWALK DR 7:54 AM CHATELAIN CIR & MINERVA DR 7:56 AM CONQUEST CIR & DUCATO CT 7:57 AM CONQUEST CIR & DELEON DR (EAST SIDE) 8:10 AM SCHOOL: STONE HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL BUS #: 278 Run Description: FROM UNISON KNOLL & LEGACY PARK DR Stop Time Description 7:59 AM UNISON KNOLL CIR & AIRMONT HUNT DR (N) 8:00 AM UNISON KNOLL CIR & JANNEYS CORNER CT 8:01 AM AIRMONT HUNT DR & UNISON KNOLL CIR (S) 8:03 AM UNISON KNOLL CIR & MOUNTVILLE WOODS DR 8:08 AM REGAL WOOD DR & HIGHCREST CIR/ASHTON WOODS DR 8:10 AM LEGACY PARK DR & LANTANA DR 8:10 AM LEGACY PARK DR & MINERVA DR (TEMPORARY) 8:13 AM WATSON HEIGHTS CIR & HOYSVILLE MANOR (W SIDE) 8:14 AM WATSON HEIGHTS CIR & ZION CHAPEL DR 8:20 AM SCHOOL: STONE HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL BUS #: 011 Run Description: FROM FREEPORT & EVERGREEN MILLS RD Stop Time Description 7:29 AM 23583 FLEETWOOD RD 7:33 AM 23547 EVERGREEN MILLS RD 7:51 AM FREEPORT PL & SUMMERSTOWN PL 7:53 AM STUKELY DR & FREEPORT PL 8:05 AM 24510 EVERGREEN MILLS RD 8:07 AM 42296 BRIARFIELD LA 8:08 AM T/A ON BRIARFIELD LA 8:20 AM SCHOOL: STONE HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL BUS #: 387 Run Description: TO STONE HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL Stop Time Description 7:56 AM SYCOLIN RD & HOUSEMAN TE 8:03 AM COCHRANS LOCK DR & AUCTION BARN DR 8:05 AM IANNIS SPRING DR & AUCTION BARN DR 8:07 AM COCHRANS LOCK DR & RED SHALE CT 8:09 AM 22119 BELMONT RIDGE RD 8:11 AM BELMONT RIDGE RD & HIGHGATE TE 8:22 AM SCHOOL: STONE HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL

BUS #: 587 Run Description: FROM WATSON RD/ RED HILL & EVER GREEN MILLS RD Stop Time Description 7:42 AM EVERGREEN MILLS RD & SPRINGVALLEY LA 7:46 AM BLACK BRANCH PKWY & DINAH PL 7:51 AM 22385 EVERGREEN MILLS RD 7:52 AM 22313 EVERGREEN MILLS RD 7:54 AM 41298 RESERVOIR RD 7:55 AM 21765 WATSON RD 7:56 AM WHISPER CT & WATSON RD 7:56 AM 21813 WATSON RD 7:56 AM WATSON RD & MANOR HOUSE RD 7:59 AM WOODWINDS DR & NEWTON PL 7:59 AM FOREST GLEN DR & WOODWINDS DR 8:01 AM 22225 WATSON RD 8:01 AM WATSON RD & LEWIS CT 8:03 AM 22597 WATSON RD 8:03 AM 22637 WATSON RD 8:06 AM 41065 RED HILL RD 8:06 AM RED HILL RD & STONE SCHOOL LA 8:07 AM 41263 RED HILL RD 8:07 AM 41295 RED HILL RD 8:09 AM RED HILL RD & REDHILL MANOR CT 8:13 AM 42245 RYAN RD 8:25 AM SCHOOL: STONE HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL BUS #: 210 Run Description: FROM WAXPOOL RD, CRESTED QUAIL & OLD RYAN RD Stop Time Description 7:53 AM WAXPOOL RD & OAKVILLE TE 7:54 AM LADYSLIPPER SQ & WAXPOOL RD 8:00 AM CLAIBORNE PKWY & RAVENGLASS DR 8:01 AM VAL VARAITA DR & CROSON LA 8:03 AM FAIRLAWN DR & CROSON LA 8:03 AM QUAIL POND PL & CRESTED QUAIL DR 8:05 AM 22016 CRESTED QUAIL DR 8:06 AM MOOREVIEW PKWY & CROSON LA 8:09 AM VANTAGE POINTE PL & CANDICE DR 8:11 AM OLD RYAN RD & ALLISONS RIDGE TE 8:21 AM SCHOOL: STONE HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL BUS #: 064 Run Description: FROM BELLE TERRA & FOREST RUN DR Stop Time Description 8:04 AM BELLE TERRA DR & DOLOMITE HILLS DR 8:05 AM DOLOMITE HILLS DR & VIA VENETO WY 8:06 AM DOLOMITE HILLS DR & VINO ROSSO CT 8:07 AM BELLE TERRA DR & VAL AOSTA DR 8:08 AM BELLE TERRA DR & LAGO STELLA PL 8:09 AM BELLE TERRA DR & LAGO GALLERIE CT 8:14 AM FOREST MANOR DR & STILL CREEK DR 8:15 AM STILL CREEK DR & FOREST RUN DR 8:17 AM 42668 RYAN RD 8:24 AM SCHOOL: STONE HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL BUS #: 354 Run Description: FROM MAISON BLANC Stop Time Description 8:00 AM WESTWIND DR & MAISON BLANC SQ 8:02 AM WESTWIND DR & STATE ST 8:04 AM STATE ST & NARRAGANSETT TE 8:25 AM SCHOOL: STONE HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL Updated 12/5/08

UPDATED 2008-2009 SHMS School Bus Schedule

BUS #: 424 Run Description: FROM LOUDOUN VALLEY ESTATES Stop Time Description 8:00 AM LUCKETTS BRIDGE CIR & GLEEDSVILLE MANOR DR 8:02 AM OATLANDS GROVE PL & WELBOURNE WOODS DR 8:17 AM SCHOOL: STONE HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL BUS #: 742 Run Description: FROM LOUDOUN VALLEY ESTATES Stop Time Description 7:59 AM RYAN RD & ZULLA MANOR PL 8:03 AM WELBORNE MANOR SQ & AIRMONT WOODS TE 8:05 AM HAMILTON CHAPEL TE @ POOL ENTRANCE 8:25 AM SCHOOL: STONE HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL BUS #: 315 Run Description: FROM HOLLYHOCK, BEAVERDAM, BRISTOW MANOR Stop Time Description 7:50 AM HOLLYHOCK TE & SPRINGCRESS TE 7:53 AM BEAVERDAM DR & TREE SIDE PL 7:54 AM BEAVERDAM DR & BEECHDROP DR 7:58 AM BRISTOW MANOR DR & BRICKSHIRE CIR 7:59 AM DONNINGTON PL & PROVIDENCE FORGE DR 8:00 AM BRICKSHIRE CIR & KNOB HILL PL 8:01 AM BRISTOW MANOR DR & BRICKSHIRE CIR 8:20 AM SCHOOL: STONE HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL BUS #: 049 Run Description: FROM MINERVA DR Stop Time Description 8:03 AM MINERVA DR & FRONTIER DR (TEMPORARY) 8:03 AM MINERVA DR & EMPEROR DR 8:15 AM SCHOOL: STONE HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL BUS #: 639 Run Description: FROM LUCKETTS BRIDGE Stop Time Description 8:04 AM LUCKETTS BRIDGE CIR & HILLSBORO HUNT DR 8:05 AM TURN LEFT ON LUCKETTS BRIDGE CIR 8:06 AM LUCKETTS BRIDGE CIR/LEITHTOWN MILL/MECHANICSVILLE GLEN 8:20 AM SCHOOL: STONE HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL

For any issues regarding bus schedules, late buses or for articles left on the bus,

please contact Transportation at: 703-771-6540

BUS #: 466 Run Description: MERCER MS STUDENTS TO SHMS Stop Time Description 7:09 AM CEDAR RIDGE BLVD & POST TIME/APPALOOSA TRAIL 7:20 AM LANDS END DR & LAIDLOW ST 7:21 AM INTERVAL ST & LANDS END DR 7:22 AM RACHEL HILL DR & HYLAND HILLS ST 7:23 AM GLASGOW DR & LONGLEAF ST 7:26 AM HYLAND HILLS ST & SPRINGDALE DR 7:27 AM FLINTONBRIDGE DR & HARTWOOD DR 7:28 AM FLINTONBRIDGE DR & MINK MEADOWS ST 7:30 AM MINK MEADOWS ST & INTREPID ST 7:32 AM SPRING FARM CIR & NELLIE CT 7:34 AM PARAMOUNT PL & ROCKY GAP CT 7:38 AM PARAMOUNT PL & FALLING SPRING WY 7:42 AM FLINTONBRIDGE DR & EDGEWATER ST 7:46 AM PLANTING FIELD DR & MCDEEDS LA 7:48 AM UPPER CLUBHOUSE DR & MAPLE CROSS ST 7:49 AM UPPER CLUBHOUSE DR & CENTER ST 7:50 AM UPPER CLUBHOUSE DR & HERRING CREEK DR 7:52 AM PLANTING FIELD DR & STONEWALL POND ST 7:56 AM TALL CEDARS PKWY & THOROUGHGOOD DR 8:24 AM SCHOOL: STONE HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL BUS #: 391 Run Description: MERCER MS STUDENTS TO SHMS Stop Time Description 7:44 AM SUMMERALL DR & EXPERIENCE WY 7:45 AM SUCCESS DR & PURPOSE WY 7:46 AM KINSALE PL & SUMMERALL DR 7:49 AM SUMMERALL DR & MINDFUL CT/ELM TE 7:51 AM VACATION PL & DESTINY DR 7:53 AM BRADDOCK RD & FOLEY HEADWATERS ST 7:57 AM PARADISE PL & GUM SPRING RD 8:00 AM PROVIDENCE RIDGE DR & BELCOURT CASTLE DR 8:04 AM FREMONT PRESERVE SQ & SILTSTONE SQ 8:06 AM STONE SPRING BLVD & CARBONATE TE 8:07 AM MINERAL SPRINGS CIR & CORDGRASS CIR 8:08 AM MINERAL SPRINGS CIR & BASALT DR 8:25 AM SCHOOL: STONE HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL BUS #: 355 Run Description: MERCER MS STUDENTS TO SHMS Stop Time Description 7:06 AM MERCER MIDDLE SCHOOL 7:16 AM EARLSFORD DR & PINEBROOK RD 7:20 AM SOMERBY DR & CASTLETON DR 7:27 AM RIDING CENTER DR & PINE FOREST DR 7:30 AM NATIONS ST & NESTING SQ 7:32 AM NATIONS ST & BALD EAGLE TE 7:35 AM CENTER ST & DABNER DR 7:36 AM TURN RIGHT ON 2ND CARRINGTON DR 7:38 AM MADOLIN ST & STIRES DR 7:42 AM RIDING CENTER DR & UNICORN DR 7:45 AM LONGACRE DR & DAPPER CT 7:47 AM DONEGAL DR & SHALER ST 7:50 AM MADEVILLE DR & OVERLY SQ 7:52 AM DONOVAN DR & MURIEL TE 7:56 AM GOLF VIEW DR & ASTELL ST 8:25 AM SCHOOL: STONE HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL Updated: 12/2/08

UPDATED 2008-2009 SHMS School Bus Schedule (continued)

January 2009 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Happy New Year! Holiday

2 Holiday

3

4 5 Classes Resume

6 7 8 9 10

11 12

6th Grade

13 14

7th Grade

15

6th Grade Band Performance at SHMS @ 7 pm

8th Grade

16 8th Grade/High School Exams

17

18 19 Holiday Martin Luther King Jr. Day

20 Student Holiday Inauguration Day

21 8th Grade/High School Exams

22 8th Grade/High School Exams

23 8th Grade/High School Exams

Regular School Day for Students and Teachers

End of 2nd Grading Period

24

25 26 27 28 29 30 31

8th Grade/High School Exams

8th grade/high school exams begin on January 16th!

Be sure your child makes time to study for these 2-hour exams!!

We now have a school subscription to BrainPop!

Movies and activities are available for Science, Social Studies, English, Math, Arts and Music, Heath and Technology.

These engaging activities are a great way to learn and review material from class. From writing skills to DNA, Order of Operations to cell structure,

the branches of government or the solar system - It’s all in BrainPop.

All your teacher for the user name and password.

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Now in its 20th year, the Loudoun County Parent Re-source Center (PRC) is a place where parents and pro-fessionals can come to learn about a variety of disabling conditions, the special education process, and resources available to special needs students and their families or families whose children are experiencing difficulties in school, home or the community.