Important Dates
- 2/10 - Pancake Breakfast (see announcement below)
- 2/19 - Holiday
- 2/22 - Renovation Open House (7:00 pm, Cafeteria, see announcement below)
- 3/8 - Heritage Night (see announcement below)
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Attendance Matters!
Helpful Attendance Tips for Parents:
- Make medical and dental appointments in the early morning or late afternoon so your child can attend as much of the school day as possible.
- If your child must miss school, make sure to get his or her homework assignments and ensure that the work is completed and turned in.
- Call the school as soon as you know your child will be absent and tell the school staff why your child will be out and for how long. Our attendance line is 703-207-4019.
- If your child is out sick for more than three days, be prepared to provide a doctor’s note when requested by school personnel.
- Avoid taking vacations that will require your children to miss school. Try to line up vacations with summer break, spring break, and winter break.
- Remember - 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.
FCHS Renovation Open House
Explore Our New Spaces
February 22nd 7-8:30pm
Tours start from School Cafeteria (park and enter at doors: 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Exciting news! We're excited to announce the completion of several new/renovated spaces in our building. The cafeteria, library, science/math wing, culinary arts, automotive tech, and STEM lab are now finished and eagerly awaiting the enjoyment of our students and staff!
Join us in commemorating this significant milestone with a community open house, inviting you to explore our recently unveiled spaces. Although there's still a lot of work ahead, we're thrilled to share the progress achieved with our community!
Gather in the new cafeteria for light refreshments, from there you can embark on self-guided tours. Our students and administrative staff will be stationed throughout the building, ready to provide details about the exciting new spaces. All are welcome!
School Counseling Appreciation Week
This week, Feb 5-9, is School Counseling Appreciation week. We are excited to celebrate our eight amazing School Counselors who are supported by a fabulous Student Services staff.
From the American School Counseling Association: School counselors are certified/licensed educators with a minimum of a master’s degree in school counseling, making them uniquely qualified to address all students’ academic, career and social/emotional development needs by designing, implementing, evaluating and enhancing a comprehensive school counseling program that promotes and enhances student success.
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
Feb 12 thru 14: Auditions for A Midsummer Night's Dream. Initial auditions are Feb 12 only with Shakespearean monologues. Come prepared with a Shakespearean monologue. Sign up for a time slot here:
https://forms.gle/fCQ8mSepqjsYwced9
Rehearsals for Midsummer will start after school Feb 26 followed by a 6pm mandatory parent meeting.
Pancake Breakfast
Saturday Feb 10th is the annual All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast. Tickets are $5 and can be bought from members of NHS, Orchestra, or at the door.
Bring your family and tell your friends!
FY 2025 Proposed Budget
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will present the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Proposed Budget at the School Board meeting on Thursday, February 8, at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Reid’s presentation, as well as other budget documents, will be available after she presents to the board.
View the meeting on FCPS Cable TV Channel 99 (Verizon Channel 11), the FCPS YouTube Channel, or the FCPS website. To watch School Board meetings dubbed in Spanish, please visit the FCPS en Español YouTube channel.
If you would like language interpretation or American Sign Language support for any School Board meeting, please contact the board clerk. Find your School Board member and how to contact them on the School Board Members webpage.
Here Comes the Bus
Want to know if your child's bus is on schedule or where the bus is? Here Comes the Bus® is an easy-to-use website and app that enables parents to see the location of their child’s school bus — almost in real time — on a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer.
Parents can track multiple buses if their children don’t all ride the same bus; know exactly when children arrive at school or the bus stop; and receive customized text and/or email notifications about bus locations, schedule changes, or delays.
To get started, download the app from the Apple iOS or Android app store. Check out the Here Comes the Bus and Frequently Asked Questions webpages for more information.
Already using the Here Comes the Bus app? Send your feedback to HCTB@fcps.edu.
Career Exploration Events for Students
In February, school divisions across the region will team up with Virginia Ed Strategies to host the annual Instruction 2 Industry Career Expo event. This Northern Virginia regional event invites high school students to connect virtually and in person, with more than 60 local industry professionals from in-demand career fields.
These free career exploration events aim to provide students with opportunities to prepare for tomorrow’s workforce today.
Virtual sessions will be held Monday, February 5, through Thursday, February 8, 4-7 p.m., and the in-person Career Expo and Job Fair will be held Saturday, February 17, 1-4 p.m., in the North Hall of the Dulles Expo Center.
Students should register today on the Instruction 2 Industry Events page.
Upcoming Webinars and Events for Families
The Family Resource Center offers free webinars for adults to support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. The following events are currently scheduled for February:
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Functional Behavior Assessment/Behavior Intervention Plan (FBA/BIP) Essentials for Families Does your child have concerning behaviors at school? Did you know that there is a process to identify and support them? Learn about the FBA and BIP process and how it is used in FCPS to support any student who experiences behavioral challenges. This webinar is presented by staff from the Office of Special Education Instruction, Office of Intervention and Prevention Services, and Office of Special Education Procedural Support. Thursday, February 29, 6:30-7:30 p.m. or Friday, March 1, 10-11 a.m.
For more information and to register for the webinars, click on the linked titles above.
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
Student Bus Passes
Useful Links/Information
FCHS Bell Schedule
Schoology
SIS ParentVUE
FCPS 23-24 School Year Calendar
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