Important Dates
- 12/12 - Band Concert (7:00 pm, Auditorium)
- 12/14 - Orchestra & Guitar Concert (7:00 pm, Auditorium)
- 12/18-1/1 - Winter Break
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Attendance Matters
Every year, absences spike in the weeks before and after winter break. We have two more weeks before the winter break. Please make sure your child is in school every day, right up until vacation starts. Our teachers will be teaching, and our students will be learning.
This year, Winter Break is December 18, 2023 – January 1, 2024. We hope to see all our students in school through December 15th and returning to school on January 2nd.
New Assistant Principal @ FCHS
It is my pleasure to announce Ms. Bianca Aiello as our newest assistant principal! Ms. Aiello has been serving as acting assistant principal since the beginning of the year and has been an outstanding leader and colleague since the moment she entered our doors. I know she will continue to have a positive impact on our school and community.
Ms. Aiello will continue supervising Math and World Languages and will work with students with last names Di - Lop.
Please join me in congratulating Ms. Aiello!
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Preparing for Winter Weather
Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place where we will post an emergency weather closing. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan for the winter season. Make sure your contact information is up-to-date in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and plan for childcare if appropriate.
2024 Gap Year Fair
FCPS School Counseling Services and Go Overseas will co-host the annual FCPS Gap Year Fair on Tuesday, January 30, 6-8:30 p.m., at Marshall High School. This event is for high school students and their families who are interested in learning more about increasing opportunities for the year following high school graduation. Students should register at USA Gap Year Fairs.
Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon
One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener in October, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices.
The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.
In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.
For more information about the screener please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact your child’s school.
Staying Healthy This Cold/Flu Season
Cases of RSV, the flu, and other viruses often rise this time of year. It is important for students to wash their hands regularly and cover their coughs and sneezes. Please monitor your child’s health daily and keep them at home if they are sick. Visit FCPS' Health and Safety Guidance webpage for more tips.
Student Bus Passes
Useful Links/Information
FCHS Bell Schedule
Schoology
SIS ParentVUE
FCPS 23-24 School Year Calendar
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FCPS Cares
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