Important Dates
- 1/25 - End of 2nd Quarter (2-Hr. Early Release)
- 1/26 - Student Holiday/Teacher Workday
- 1/29 - Senior Class Meeting (4th Period, Auditorium)
- 1/30 - FAFSA Completion Event (7:00 pm, Library, see announcement below)
- 2/3 - FCHS Science Fair
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Attendance Matters!
Winter weather and children’s illnesses can affect school attendance this time of year. Therefore, if your child is sick and unable to attend school for more than three days, please call the school and provide a medical note. Otherwise, ensuring your child attends school daily is imperative to prevent academic gaps.
Thanks!
Senior Meeting
Seniors will have a mandatory graduation/end of year meeting on Monday, January 29 during 4th period in the auditorium. All seniors should plan to attend.
Academic Advising and Course Selection
Rising 7th-12th grade students are discussing course selection for next year with their school counselors. Parents/caregivers should discuss this process with their children to ensure students select courses that align with their interests, career goals, and postsecondary aspirations.
As they choose courses, students should also consider their personal well-being, as well as extracurricular activities and commitments. School-life balance is an important consideration. Parents/caregivers are welcome to contact their student’s school counselor with questions.
Heritage Night
Our annual FCHS Heritage Night is coming up on March 8! We need our school community to participate in all aspects of Heritage Night. The evening begins with food sharing and cultural exhibits and concludes with a cultural celebration and fashion show!
If you would like to participate this year, click HERE for more information and to sign up to participate!
If you have questions, feel free to email Dr. Redden-Liotta (cjreddenliot@fcps.edu). Cultural Celebration participants must audition by February 8, and other participants must sign up by February 26.
NEWS FROM THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRE COMPANY
January 26th- VHSL Competition at Justice High School - Falls Church High School presents PERFECT by Lindsay Price and directed by McKenna Cobb starting at 9:45AM. Bethany believes that she is perfect, yet as she grows up, the pressures of her life begin to turn her innocent confidence into self-doubt.
We have the first slot so come on out and support us by being in the audience at Justice!
January 26th- Student Directed one acts starting at 7PM The Chocolate Affair by Stephanie Walker, directed by Aliyah Harris Beverly checks herself into a seedy motel room to be alone with a plastic pumpkin filled with her dau Halloween candy in this ten-minute comedy about body image, motherhood and one woman trying desperately to "have it all."
Darklight by Lindsay Price, directed by Pauleen Kabiling A thirty minute vignette play talking about the impacts of depression and anxiety and if people will overcome it or not.
Everyone gets eaten by Sharks by Marshall Pailet, directed by Christian Francis and Genesis Saravia Comedy about Adventure Dan giving tips on how to survive ( like a night live show) because everyone will end up being eaten by a shark.
January 27th- Student Directed one acts starting at 2PM Who's There? by Jean Blasiar, directed by Lam Vu Who's there is a dramatic 20 minute show about a daughter and her mom's dementia.
Perfect by Alan Haehnel, Directed by McKenna Cobb (See description under VHSL one act)
Cut by Ed Monk, directed by Collin White A meta-comedy about being in a play, but forgetting your lines during rehearsal. Who can say when people actually break character? Could it all just be completely rehearsed properly?
GMU’s Access To Excellence Seminar
Falls Church High School Seniors and Juniors, you and your family are invited to learn more about financial aid from the experts at George Mason University! You will learn about scholarship opportunities, help with completing the FAFSA, and best practices for college affordability. You will also be treated to lunch in GMU’s world-class dining facilities and be offered an optional campus tour.
Access To Excellence Seminar
WHEN: Saturday, February 10
TIME: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: George Mason University- Johnson Center- Dewberry Hall (parking for Mason Pond parking garage will be validated)
Click HERE to Register Now
Event will include:
- Tailored Financial Aid Workshops
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Juniors: Financial Aid 101
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Seniors: FAFSA/VASA and/or Scholarship applications
- Enjoy free lunch!
- Optional campus tour
College Access Fairfax & FCPS Host FAFSA Completion Workshops
Current seniors should plan to complete the FAFSA to determine their eligibility for financial aid their first year of college. Completing a FAFSA early ensures students will be considered for the maximum financial aid. In addition, a verified FSA ID is required BEFORE starting the FAFSA (it can take 3-5 days for verification). For families needing assistance with creating their FSA ID, Falls Church HS & College Access Fairfax will host a FSA ID Creation Event AND a FAFSA Completion Event
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FAFSA Completion- Tuesday, January 30, 7-9:00 pm in the FCHS library.
Please see the flier below for more information and documents needed before attending these events. Please reach out to FCHS College & Career Specialist, Terri Markwart with questions. tmarkwart@fcps.edu
Student Bus Passes
Useful Links/Information
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