SAVE THE DATE
- 11/30 - All Night Grad Party Restaurant Night at Five Guys/Merrifield
- 12/1 - Food Pantry Volunteers needed (see below)
- 12/13-12/14 - Food Pantry Volunteers needed (see below)
- 12/16 - PTSA Virtual Meeting (see details below)
- 12/22-12/31 - Winter Break. Students back to school Jan. 3
- 6/2 - Graduation (2PM)
To see a full list of events from sports to College Reps visits, click HERE.
Tuesday Night is Burger Night at FCHS!
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Tired of Thanksgiving leftovers? In the mood for a good burger after all that turkey?
Eat at or order/pick-up from Five Guys/Merrifield on Tuesday (11/30), 4pm-8pm, and 20% of your purchase will go to the PTSA in support of the All-Night Graduation Party for the Class of 2022.
No flyer or code necessary. FCHS will get credit for all sales from 4pm-8pm. So, spread the word!
This is our first fundraiser for ANGP 2022 -- please come out and show your support for our Seniors. Graduation is closer than you think!!
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Donations needed for Teacher/Staff appreciation holiday raffle
In lieu of the traditional "sweets and treats" appreciation event that the PTSA usually hosts prior to winter break, we are looking for donations of gift cards to be used a raffle prizes for our terrific FCHS teachers and staff. If you'd like to get involved, here's how you can help:
- Donate gift cards of your choosing – any type/amount welcome. Sign-up HERE to participate. Please drop-off cards at the FCHS Main Office (attn: Dr. Nowak); or email Jennie Moonis at jmoonis@bens.org to coordinate pick-up/drop-off. All gift cards must be received no later than Sunday, December 12.
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Make a cash donation to help underwrite the purchase of gift cards by the PTSA. Click HERE to donate, or text FCHSTeacherAppreciation to (202) 858-1233 to receive the link on your mobile device.
Thanks in advance for your support for the FCHS team, and for helping to make their holiday season a festive one!
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The holiday shopping season is upon us! Did you know you can support Falls Church High School simply by shopping at Amazon?
Click on the AmazonSmile link below and choose Falls Church High School. That’s it! Amazon will then donate money to the PTSA when you shop with them.
- Visit smile.amazon.com
- Sign in with your Amazon.com credentials
- Choose Falls Church High School to receive donations
- Start shopping!
- Add a bookmark for smile.amazon.com to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile
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Support the Falls Church Choir
Support the Falls Church Choir by purchasing tasty treats from Virginia Diner. From savory to sweet, there’s something for everyone!
Visit www.cbfunddiner.com to place your orders that can be shipped nationwide. Make sure to choose “Falls Church HS Chorus” during checkout and if you know one of our choir members, type their name in the box. The Choir gets 40% of all sales. Thank you for supporting our students!
PTSA Meeting on Thursday, 12/16, at 7pm
Our December PTSA meeting will be held virtually on Thursday, December 16, at 7pm. Please join us -- we have lots to discuss!
The meeting will be held via Zoom -- access information is below:
To join online:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87872149490?pwd=R3NCZDlUTUhxaFJmaXZOL2lYS2pYZz09
Meeting ID: 878 7214 9490
Passcode: 234074
Dial-in by phone: +1 (301) 715-8592 (same ID/Passcode)
Just a note -- while we obviously wish that everyone would officially join/support the PTSA (see below for details!), please know that you do not have to be a member to attend the meetings. All are welcome.
The Jaguar Food Pantry is Truly Thankful for this Community!!!
What an amazing November! Generosity came from many different places: Food for Neighbors, Food for Others, The Falls Church Anglican Church, Knox Presbyterian Church, local Girl Scouts, and several inviduals. AND... our volunteers responded incredibly! Thanks to the response from our community, we provided food and hygiene product support to more than 65 families and are in a good position to support several more in December. Thank you to everyone who has supported our efforts!
See the detailed update we presented at the November PTSA meeting HERE.
For December, we'll need a lot of volunteers since our activities include an evening bag and box assembly activity. At a high level, this is what we'll do (other activities may be added):
- Wednesday, Dec. 1st - Inventory and organize pantry items from 2pm-4:30pm (six volunteer slots are available)
- Monday, Dec. 13th - Box and bag assembly from 6pm-9pm (13 volunteer slots are available)
- Tuesday, Dec. 14th - Support for distribution to families from 2pm-4:30pm (10 volunteer slots are available)
Please sign up HERE for as many slots as you are available for. And if you can only make it for part of a slot, please let us know what time you are available.
We are still in good shape with cash on hand, but we will need additional cash in January, when we expect seasonal work to have ended and our number of supported families to increase. If you can, please click HERE to make an end of year donation through the PTSA.
And, January 8th is our next Food for Neighbors collection. If you are a FFN donor, THANK YOU!, and please remember to shop from our special family-focused list for the collection (available HERE), NOT the list on the bag tag. If you are not a FFN Red Bag Donor, please consider signing up for this terrific program HERE.
Thanks for reading the update, and for your continued support of the pantry. If you have questions or something to share, please contact Paula Prettyman at FCHSPantry@gmail.com or 703-867-7560.
Parent Information Relating to Special Education
Updated 11/24/21
All these opportunities are FREE unless noted. In most cases you must register if registration information is provided.
Please click here here for all the currently available events.
When other events become available, they will be posted at: https://fairfaxcountysepta.org/upcoming-community-events/
Judges Needed for FCHS Science Fair
The Science Department is looking for volunteers to serve as judges for the upcoming FCHS Science Fair, which will return in-person on Saturday, January 29, 2022.
The event will be held at FCHS from 8:30-11:30am -- judges are expected to arrive at 8:00am. Light breakfast refreshments will be provided.
If you would like to help judge this wonderful event, please sign up via the Google response form HERE. If you have questions about judging, or the Science Fair in general, please contact Dr. Tina Masciangioli at tmmasciangio@fcps.edu.
FALLS CHURCH HIGH SCHOOL’S
SPOTLIGHT THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS
(This show is rated PG13 for mature content)
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! January 27, 28 and 29 at 7PM
We want to introduce you to the 64(!!!) members of the CAST and CREW of MAMMA MIA! Check out this list and tell them to “break a leg” when you see them in the hallways!
DONNA SHERIDAN - Mariela Palencia (11)
SOPHIE SHERIDAN - Kate Schlageter-Prettyman (9)
TANYA - Maddie Kenkel (9)
ROSIE - Lucia Ku (12)
SKY - Colt Armstrong (9)
PEPPER - Adli Nashashibi (11)
EDDIE - Nathanael Clock (10)
LISA - Maggie Manarin (9)
ALI - Dara Kearney (10)
SAM - Jack Kearney (12)
HARRY - Luis Silva (11)
BILL - James Benjamin (11)
FATHER ALEXANDRIOS/Taverna - Liam Patterson (12)
TAVERNA WORKERS - Paris Devlin (12); Daphne Dogru (11); Rosa Salas (11); Lourdes Najarro Zepeda (11); Pauleen Kabiling (9); Christopher Halstead (12); Lam Vu (10)
GUESTS ON THE ISLAND - Georgie George (9); Delaney Quinn (8); Leslie Fon (9); Ellie Whitfield (8); Tiffanie Heng (9); Gwyneth Kemeny (8); Alexa Rivas Lopez (12); Julie Roeung (9); Vin Watts (9)
CREW
HEAD TECH/ PAINT - Rania Ashoor (12)
STAGE MANAGEMENT - Kenna Cobb (9); Zoe Bogan (11)
COSTUME HEADS - Liza Plis (9); Daria Kazemi (9)
COSTUME CREW - Diana Gladys; Jaquelyne Martines; Keisy Garcia (10); Lillian Smith (10); Valerie De Leon Reyes; Monty Deitz (10); Cat Le (9)
PAINT CULT HEAD - Max Purtill (9)
PAINT CREW - Dawn Walden (9); Jasmine Goins (9); Kelly Solyana Mehari (9)
LIGHTING DESIGN - Jenny Tran (12)
LIGHT CREW - Chase Carmody (12); Brian Gutierrez Lujan (9)
SOUND DESIGN - Maia McAllister (9)
PROP MASTER - Cristina Nguyen (9)
PROP CREW - Diego Pena (12); Raza Westbrook (12)
PUBLICITY CREW - Christina Nguyen (9)
RUNNING CREW - Pearl Taniboriboon (11); Scar Emmerson (9); Ellis Mitchel (9); Kay Baker (9); Spencer Torok (11); Owen Wentzel (9); Savanna Valdez (9)
MAKEUP HEAD - Alice Rojas Perez (9)
SET CONSTRUCTION - Justin Chenh (9); Vivy Nguyen (9); Stephanie Mejia Ramos (9); Diego Mahon Santos (9)
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.
- 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!
2022 Yearbook Preorders
Order your 2022 yearbook now! $60 through December 15th. (Price goes up incrementally thereafter.) There are two ways to order:
- By credit card at yearbookforever.com; or
- By personal check or in cash. Your student may bring an envelope with payment enclosed to Mr. O’Neil in Room 254.
Extra 2021 Yearbooks for Sale – Available for purchase while supplies last. Current students may bring an envelope with payment enclosed ($70; cash or personal check accepted) to Mr. O’Neil in Room 254. Graduates wanting to purchase a 2021 yearbook should email Mr. O’Neil directly.
Questions or Concerns? Please email Dan O’Neil at dooneil@fcps.edu.
FCHS Bike Club: Bikes Needed
The bike club is collecting used and under-appreciated bikes to rehab and repair. We accept bikes in any condition, but we always appreciate those in better condition! I will come pick up the bike from you and provide a receipt or can meet you at the school for a drop-off. All donations to the school and Phoenix Bikes are tax deductible.
To donate a bike, please contact Andrew Zlatnik, FCHS teacher & volunteer at Phoenix Bikes. Email zlatnika@gmail.com or call (703) 951-7907. Thank you to everyone who has donated in the past!
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It's Never Too Late to Join the PTSA!
The FCHS Parent, Teacher, and Student Association (PTSA) needs you! Please consider joining this group dedicated to supporting our school, our teachers and our students. Membership is only $15 for parents/guardians, $10 for FCHS staff, and $5 for students. Click HERE to join and/or donate.
This annual membership drive is our only planned fundraiser. All membership dues and donations to the PTSA go right back to the school in the form of programs, events, teacher grants, and more!
Scholarships, Enrichment Programs, Workshops
I’ve included a lot of information for all grade levels (most scholarships are for Seniors) so please read through all the information! November is National Career Development Month so I encourage all our students to explore some new Careers or learn more about the Career you are already interested in. Below you’ll find some enrichment programs for Summer 2022 and upcoming Career & Technical Virtual workshops hosted by Northern Virginia Community College for students interested in AC & Refrigeration, Automotive Technology & Nursing. So for the month of November do some career research and find the right path for you!
Scholarships
Darrigo, Diaz & Jimenez Annual Scholarship for Emergency Responder – deadline Nov. 30, 2021
Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders – deadline Nov. 30, 2021
Barbara Lotze Scholarships for Future Teachers – deadline Dec. 1, 2021
Dell Scholars Program – deadline Dec. 1, 2021
National Space Club and Foundation Keynote Scholarship – deadline Dec. 3, 2021
Allied.com Military Scholarship – deadline Dec. 15, 2021
Burger King Scholars Program – deadline Dec. 15, 2021
Chalik & Chalik Community Involvement Scholarship – deadline Dec. 15, 2021
Nettles Morris Annual Scholarship – deadline Dec. 31, 2021
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program – deadline Jan. 6, 2022
Exceptional Student Scholarship - deadline April 30, 2022
Nominated Scholarship
Virginia Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (VIAAA) Scholarships – deadline Nov. 22, 2021
Enrichment Programs
Empowering Future Tech Careers – event date Dec. 4, 2021 from 9:30am to 3:30pm - https://www.valhen.org/new-page-4
Interior Design Summer Workshop – event date In person June 5 -14 or June 19 – 28, Virtual June 13 – July 1 or July 11 – 29, 2021 - https://www.bsu.edu/academics/collegesanddepartments/cap/workshops/ysdw
SEA Summer High School Programs – event date – summer 2022, 2, 3, or 4 week programs - https://www.sea.edu/high_school_programs
Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) – deadline Dec. 14, 2021 - event date 7 weeks in summer 2022 - https://ledascholars.org/our-program/leda-scholars-program/recruitment-admissions/apply/
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