 Important Dates
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10/29-11/2 - Chick-fil-A Spirit Week (see announcement below)
- 10/30 - Orchestra Pyramid Concert (7:00 pm, LJMS)
- 10/31 - Falls Church Academy "Academy Experience" (see announcement below)
- 11/1 - PTSA Meeting (7:00 pm, Library)
- 11/2 - End of 1st Quarter
- 11/2 - The Bell Game (see announcement below)
- 11/5-11/6 - Student Holidays
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FCPS Cares
Congrats to Joel Harrop and Tom Harlow who have been recognized as employees who show that FCPS Cares!
Joel
While Joel's job title is TSPEC, he fills way more roles at Falls Church! He's a teacher, coach, cheerleader, song sharer, Ricoh fixer, leader, friend, entrepreneur, parent, and guide. Joel is one of the first people to arrive to school, often playing a motivating song on the loud speaker. He supervises our Computer Tech Assistants and has high expectations which they strive to meet. Our "chop shop" services the 2000 student computers as an FCPSon school with efficiency because of the systems Joel has put in place. Joel and his crew should be called the "yes team." You could ask him anything and he'll make it happen. Tonight he has volunteered to present along with our Parent Liaisons on technology use. That's after running health checks during the day on student laptops as well as implementing the technology supports to our Positive Tardy sweeps. Since our chop shop services the Ricoh printers in the building. Joel sends daily all staff emails and embeds fun music as well as shout outs to teachers with our FCHS Emotional Charter. I look forward to seeing Joel in the hallways, his humor and spirit are contagious. His quick responsiveness and willingness to help is beyond appreciated.
Tom
Thank you for helping Ashton! He was carrying that baseball bag to every class until you offered to store it for him. I am sure that classroom space is tight and that it takes time out of your busy day in the morning (when he drops it off) and in the afternoon (when he picks it up). Thank you for caring - Ashton will start paying storage fee or beat you in ping pong soon!
Calendar Reminder: November 5 and 6 Are Holidays for Students
As a reminder, schools will be closed for students on Monday, November 5, for a school planning day and Tuesday, November 6, for a teacher work day. Friday, November 2, is the end of the first quarter and will be a full day. There is no early release. Classes will resume on Wednesday, November 7. See the complete 2018-19 school year calendar.
Parent Survey
Parent/Guardians:
We are reflecting on our programming and would appreciate your feedback. Please complete the survey by clicking on the link below.
https://goo.gl/forms/3RQPBuuLdAjFTkfq2
Thank you in advance!
FCHS Administration
Class of 2019 Updates
Senior Dues - November 2nd is the last day to pay your senior dues for $90 (prices goes up each quarter and November 2nd is the last day of the first quarter). Senior dues may be paid on MySchoolBucks.com (in the “school store”) or by check (made out to Falls Church High School). See Ms. Lally, Ms. Cassady, or Ms. Vadala to pay your dues.
Senior Shirts Are Here! - Get your senior shirt for just $10! See Ms. Lally in the main office.
Science Fair Judges
The FCHS Science Fair will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2019 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. If you are able to judge, please contact Dr. “M” (Tina Masciangio) at tmmasciangio@fcps.edu.
 History of the Bell Game
Falls Church High School
vs.
Justice High School
The “Bell Game” was started in 1960 by J.E.B Stuart High School’s first principal, Mr. Leon Mason. Prior to working at Stuart High School, Mr. Mason was the principal at Falls Church High School. He and a few other Falls Church teachers transferred to Stuart to open the new high school. Since many of the original Stuart students were former Falls Church students, Mr. Mason wanted to create a healthy rivalry between the two schools. When a Stuart faculty member (and former Navy captain) obtained a bell from the U.S.S. J.E.B. Stuart ship and brought it to Stuart High School, Mr. Mason thought this bell could help him create a friendly rivalry and to promote good sportsmanship between Stuart and Falls Church. This is how the Bell Game tradition began.
The bell was made into a trophy that is given to the school that wins the varsity football game between Falls Church High School and Stuart High School each year (traditionally the last football game of the season). The wood frame which holds the bell was built by one of the original shop teachers at Stuart. Attached to the frame are metal plates. Inscribed on these plates is the name of the school that won each Bell Game each year that the games were played. During Bell Week, both schools plan special spirit activities to promote the game. During the Bell game, each school keeps the bell on their side for half the game. After the game, the winning school will be presented the bell by the principals of each school.
In the Bell Game’s 58 year history, Justice HS (new name for Stuart HS as of 2018) has won the Bell 33 times and Falls Church has won 24 times. There was one tie. In the Bell Game’s most recent history, Justice won the Bell in 2017 and Falls Church won it the previous 5 years. The 2018 Bell Game will be played at Justice High School on Friday, November 2nd at 7:00pm.
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From the Parent Resource Center
Are you interested in learning more about healthy habits and expanding your knowledge about the importance of good nutrition? Then, The Family Nutrition Program is for you!
The Parent Resource Center in partnership with the office of The Family Nutrition Program (EFNEP) from Fairfax County will be offering a free nutrition program, in Spanish, on the following dates:
- October 31st
- November 7th
- November 14th
These classes will be from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm in room #108.
The program will provide all participants with the supplies. You will also be able to prepare fun and tasty recipes within the class and earn a certificate upon completion.
Space will be limited. Participants will need to attend each session in order to obtain the completion certificate.
For questions, please contact Maria Lopez or Carolina Dotel at (703) 204-4074.
Falls Church Academy - Academy Experience
Falls Church Academy would like to cordially
invite you to our “Academy Experience” event on October 31, 2018 from
8:30-11:30 am. We want you to experience why your sophomores, juniors, and
seniors enjoy our classes and see how we can help propel them toward their future
careers. We are a Health Governor’s Sciences academy specializing in the health
and medical field as well as Criminal Justice. Some classes offers an honors
weight, dual enrollment, numerous certifications, and all offer an
unforgettable experience. Please take a look below to see the classes we
currently offer.
If you have questions or interested in attending please
contact Emarinn Oundee, academy counselor, at eaoundee@fcps.edu
to RSVP by October 22nd. We hope to see you there.
- Biotechnology Foundations
- Dental Careers 1 & 2
- Emergency Medical Technician 1 & 2
- Exploring Health Sciences/Exploring Language of
Medicine
- Health Informatics
- Medical Assistant 1 & 2
- Medical Billing and Coding
- Patient Care Technician @Plum Center
- Pharmacy Tech 1 & 2
- Practical Nursing @Plum Center
Fairfax County Youth Survey
Dear Parents or Guardians of Sophomores
and Seniors:
Your child is scheduled to participate in the
Fairfax County Youth Survey that will be administered on November 13th during
Jag Time. Please click here or
visit the FCHS Homepage
to read more about the survey.
If you choose for your
child to NOT participate in the survey, please download and sign the opt-out
form found here
or on the FCHS Homepage,
and have your child return it to his/her Counselor before November 7th.
Partners for Safe Teen Driving
The state of Virginia requires all 10th grade students and their parent/guardian to attend a 90-minute traffic safety program as part of the classroom driver education instruction. This condition must be met before a student will receive a Classroom Driver Education Certificate of Completion (DEC-1 card).
The dates for this year's presentations are:
- December 5, 2018 (Cafeteria)
- April 10, 2019 (Cafeteria)
- May 8, 2019 (Cafeteria)
All programs will begin PROMPTLY at 7:00 pm. There will be no admittance once the program has begun. You are strongly encouraged to mark your calendar now and plan to attend.
Nếu bạn muốn bất kỳ thông tin này dịch sang tiếng Việt, xin vui lòng liên hệ với tôi tại 703-207-4074 hoặc YWynn@fcps.edu
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FCPS Cares
Do you know a Falls Church
HS or FCPS employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes
beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to
share with everyone.
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