Important Dates
- 11/17 - Partners for Safe Teen Driving (see announcement below)
- 11/18 - Youth Mental Health Seminar (6:30-8:00 pm, Library, see announcement below)
- 11/24-11/26 - Thanksgiving Break
- 6/2 - Graduation (2:00 pm)
Useful Links/Information
FCHS Bell Schedule
Schoology
SIS ParentVUE
FCPS Return to School
FCPS Health & Safety Guidance Document
Kiss & Ride Thank You!
A HUGE thank you for all of your help last week transitioning our Student Dropoff/Pickup (Kiss & Ride) location to Door #4. We couldn’t have made this happen without your support. As was shared in previous messages, this will be the location of our Kiss & Ride throughout the renovation process.
Due to changes in traffic patterns on campus which includes an increase of buses entering and exiting at Door #8 (stadium lot), we ask that Door #8 (stadium lot) NOT be used for Kiss & Ride.
Thank you for your continued support!
Partners for Safe Teen Driving (PSTD)
The first PSTD (Partners for Safe Teen Driving) presentation will be held on November 17th at 6:00pm (virtually) by Mr. Booth.
Students may sign-up HERE. Mr Booth will send out invitations the night before the presentation.
Please email Mr. Booth with any questions at bpbooth@fcps.
From the Parent Resource Center
Youth Mental Health Seminar
Thursday, November 18
Mental health is essential to overall health and quality of life. Please join Andrea Chambers, Jaguar School Psychologist, and NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) as they share how mental health issues are affecting our youth and their families.
Through the NAMI “Stop the Silence” presentation we will learn the warning signs of mental health conditions and tips for talking to children about mental health. NAMI will also discuss available resources for a child or family member in crisis.
Youth Mental Health Seminar
When: Thursday, November 18
Time: 6:30-8:00PM
Where: FCHS Library
Questions? Contact Carolina Dotel at ccdotel@fcps.edu. Spanish interpretation available.
We hope to see you there!
FCHS Spotlight Theatre News
EVERY Falls Church High School student is invited to come to a DANCE WORKSHOP Oct 20 from 10AM-12 noon. Cost is $10 cash. Write Mrs. De Marco at eademarco@fcps.edu if planning on attending.
Outstanding Employee Awards Program
Nominations will be/are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Falls Church HS Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination here. You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category.)
Nominations require a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for their particular category. The eligibility requirements for each category are:
Outstanding Teacher
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding New Teacher
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding Principal
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)
Outstanding Leader
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal):
Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services
Outstanding Professional Employee
Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership
Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school
Outstanding Operational Employee
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee
Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons
The deadline to submit a nomination is November 19th.
If you have any questions, please contact Kristi Layman (kllayman1@fcps.edu)
How Well Does My Child Read?
During the month of November, English teachers will be administering a short assessment called Reading Inventory. Scores on this assessment will allow teachers to know each student’s reading level in comparison to grade level expectations.
Teachers can use this data to plan lessons that more accurately meet students’ individual needs.
This information is used along with other data points to help school leaders determine reading interventions some students may need, which could include access to specific courses for next school year or in-class supports this year.
The Reading Inventory scores will be sent home with your child when testing is completed.
If you have any questions about this assessment, please feel free to email Day Leary at daleary@fcps.edu
The Fairfax County Youth Survey
10th and 12th Graders
The Fairfax County School Board and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors work together to administer the Fairfax County Youth Survey. The results of this survey are published each year online and are used by school officials, youth leadership classes, youth-serving county agencies, and local non-profits to determine the effectiveness of prevention and intervention programs offered in schools and communities. It is also used to identify changing trends and areas of need. The survey is anonymous and no individual information is reported.
You have the right to preview the survey and may deny permission for your child to participate if you desire. If a student is uncomfortable with any question on the survey, the student does not have to answer that question or may elect to discontinue the survey. While it is hoped that as many students as possible will participate, you have the option of completing the attached form if you wish to opt out your child.
The survey will be administered between November 15-30, 2021, in all 10th and 12th grade Advisory classes. A copy of the survey will be available to parents and/or guardians online at https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/youth-survey and in the school counseling office of your child's school. An e-notfiy message was sent to all 10th and 12th grade parents on October 14th. If you do not wish for your child to take part in the survey, please complete the form attached to the parent letter and return it to your child’s counselor no later than November 15, 2021.
Partners for Safe Teen Driving
The PSTD Meetings for FCHS are scheduled for the following dates. Please be sure to attend one meeting to fulfill your driver’s education requirement.
- November 17th 6:00pm
- January 19th 6:00m
- February 23rd 6:00pm
- May 11th 6:00pm
All of these meetings will be virtual and your 10th grade Health and PE teacher will provide details for signing up!
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