Important Dates
- 10/21-10/26 - Homecoming Spirit Week & Events (see announcement below)
- 10/22 - Choir Concert (7:00 pm, Auditorium, see announcement below)
- 10/24 - Orchestra Pyramid Concert (7:00 pm, Auditorium)
- 10/26 - Young Scholars Workshop (9:00 am, Room 239, see announcement below)
- 10/30 - Driver Education Permit Test (3:15 pm, Trailer #7, see announcement below)
- 11/1 - End of 1st Quarter
- 11/4 & 11/5 - Student Holidays
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Attendance Matters!
Attendance drives everything! It is tied to almost every aspect of school performance and future outcomes.
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If too many absences occur, it is still a problem whether they are excused or unexcused because they represent too much lost learning time in the classroom.
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By middle and high school, chronic absence is a leading warning sign that a student will dropout.
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Too many absent students can affect the whole classroom by disrupting and/or slowing down instruction.
A "Timeless" Homecoming
Save the Date and Join us for our 75th Homecoming!!!
- October 21- 25 - Spirit Week
- October 25 - Pep Rally, Parade, Tailgate. Football Game, Half Time Show
- October 26 - Homecoming Dance
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FCHS Homecoming Community Parade
Friday, Oct. 25th at 5:30pm
Visit this link for parade route and details FCHS Homecoming Community Parade - Oct. 25
Young Scholars Workshop
The Young Scholars Workshop focuses on math and science. Students must bring work with them. Teachers and NHS students are on hand to help in algebra 1 through BC Calculus plus biology, chemistry, and physics. The workshop runs from 9AM-12Noon in room 239.
Parents of Seniors – FAFSA support
While your senior is likely thinking about college applications, you may be focused on how to pay for it. We encourage all families to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Ms. Foster hosted an evening program earlier this month, check with her to find out what you missed.
We are excited to welcome Heather Walrath, a Financial Aid Champion to Falls Church High School. She works with College Access Fairfax, a non-profit, to support families in completing the FAFSA form. She is in the building on Fridays from 9:30am-1pm (excluding Nov. 1) and can meet with students and/or parents to help complete the long and tedious FAFSA form. She is located in Student Services.
If you would like to set up a specific appointment time, contact Renee Foster or Jessica Grenfell. She is also available on Tuesday, November 5th by appointment only.
The FAFSA became available to submit October 1, 2019 and the sooner you complete, the better.
FCPS Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (ACSD)
The FCPS Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (ACSD) is holding a Meet and Greet for families, staff, and community members to learn how we advise the school board and superintendent about needs for special education in FCPS.
The Meet and Greet will be held on Tuesday, October 22 from 7-9 pm at Luther Jackson MS in Falls Church. Staff from the FCPS Office of Special Services will be present to introduce themselves as well. All families, staff, and community members are welcome.
We are looking forward to meeting you!
From the FCHS Choral Department
Kidding Around with the FCHS Choirs
Join the Falls Church Choirs as they present their Fall Concert, Kidding Around. The concert features music from and inspired by childhood. Join the Vocal Ensemble, Bella Voce, and our special guests from Poe Middle School on Tuesday, October 22 at 7 p.m. in the Spratley Auditorium. The concert is free and open ot the public. For more information, contact Mr. Redden- Liotta (cjreddenliot@fcps.edu).
Falls Church Community Choir Opportunity
As part of the 75th Anniversary of Falls Church High School, the Choral Department is inviting our alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and community to join us in singing the Schubert Mass in G on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 (7 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Falls Church). This opportunity is open to all singers in our community who wish to join us for this special concert. Even if you haven’t sung in a while, you are welcome to join us. In addition to the Schubert, the choirs of Falls Church HS will present works by contemporary African-American composers in celebration of African-American History Month. To view the rehearsal schedule or let us know that you are interested in joining the choir, please fill out the form at http://bit.ly/fchsfeb11 by November 15. We hope many of you will join us and spread the word to our community about this opportunity. For more information, contact Mr. CJ Redden-Liotta, Director of Choral Activities (cjreddenliot@fcps.edu).
From FCHS Spotlight Theatre Company
FALLS CHURCH HIGH SCHOOL’S THIRD ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL! FUN was had by all at his year’s FALL FESTIVAL sponsored by the International Thespian Honor Society! We had so many wonderful games, crafts and food representing a lot of FCHS’s clubs! The following clubs and parent organizations participated:
- Asian Student Association, K-Club, Women of Color, HOSA, South Asian Student Association, It’s ACADEMIC, Jagazine Club, Robotics, Best Buddies, Vietnamese Student Association, Movie Review Club, Japan Club, Japanese Honor Society, Padres en accion, Black Student Union, Class of 2020, Global Future, Drama Boosters, International Thespian Honor Society
There was Caramel Apples, Ball toss, Bean bag toss, Trivia, Nail Salon, Spelling trivia, Puppet and Mask Making, Mario Kart, Cake walk, Sumo-bots and obstacle course, Stack em-battle and space race, Henna and Parcheesi, Fishing Game, Chopsticks Game, Mini pumpkin painting, Pin the Heart, Musical Chairs, Jewelry sales and even a fortune teller! We had all KINDS of food items including Boba tea, egg rolls, Samosas, Papusas, Taquitos, Mac and Cheese, home baked goods, Chai tea, popcorn, Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Chips, Lemonade and rice bowls in the Japanese booth! Plan on attending next year at this same time. A great fun was had by all!
KUDOS To ALL of the club sponsors and student leadership involved in making this year’s Fall Festival a success! A special Community Talent show was presented to include members of the Theatre department as well as K-club, Takkle and the Asian Student Association dance troupes. A special THANK YOU to Drama Booster parents and the officers of the International Thespian Honor Society who helped to advertise and run this event: Grace Ollivant- President, Annie Stamp- Vice President, Laurel Gilbert- Secretary and Ethan Dang-Ton- Treasurer. Thanks all!
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THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE MUSICAL TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!
This musical tells the tale of several socially awkward youngsters finding joy, heartache and a purpose in competing at the regional spelling bee features a score by William Finn and a book by Rachel Sheinkin. Due to mature themes, families are asked to use discretion when buying tickets for students 12 and under.
PLEASE NOTE: Discounted Student and Senior tickets will be available through November 19th. Beginning on November 20th, all tickets will only be available for purchase at the full price of $10.
https://boxoffice.etix.com/ticket/v/15620/falls-church-high-school?cobrand=FallsChurchHS
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Note: Seussical the Musical is a family friendly production; suitable for all audiences!
SEUSSICAL combines the stories of Horton Here’s a Who and Horton Sits on an Egg in a fun for all Dr. Seuss adventure! Don’t miss our production April 30, May 1 and 2 and plan to bring the neighborhood!
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Driver Education Information
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 for a student to successfully complete the classroom portion of Driver Education. Students in 11th and 12th grade must register with ACE and pay $30 dollar fee. Please see Mr. Booth with questions.
The dates/location for this year's presentations are:
- December 11th, 2019 (Cafeteria)
- March 18th, 2020 (Cafeteria)
- May 6th, 2020 (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.
Permit Test
Requirements:
- 15 years and 6 months old
- Must have fully charged school issued laptop with headphones
- Must Pre-Register at least 2 days before test
- Must be registered on both DMV website and FCPS ACE website
- Must have DTS-41 Form SIGNED AT BEGINNING OF TEST
The dates/times/location for this year's permit tests are:
- October 30th, 2019 - 3:15pm - Trailer #7 (Tennis Courts)
- November 21st, 2019 - 3:15pm - Trailer #7 (Tennis Courts)
- December 12th, 2019 - 5:00pm - Trailer #7 (Tennis Courts)
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Renovation Updates
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