Important Dates
- 2/28 - Virtual Attendance Workshop (6:00 pm, see announcement below)
- 3/5 - FCHS Band Restaurant Night (see announcement below)
- 3/8 - Heritage Night! (see announcement below)
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Attendance Matters!
Virtual Attendance Workshop
The Deans would like to invite all families to our virtual attendance workshop on February 28th from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. We will discuss the new health guidance, resources to support students with anxiety, and the importance of talking to your child about coming to school every day and staying in their classes all day.
Topic: FCHS Virtual Attendance Parent Workshop
Time: Feb 28, 2024, 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/91207224867
Meeting ID: 912 0722 4867
2024 Regional Scholastic Awards!
The results are in for the 2024 Regional Scholastic Awards! This year there were over 4,000 entries reviewed by a distinguished panel of judges. The Fine Arts Department is proud to announce that Falls Church High School had 11 student entries that received awards this year. The Scholastics Awards ceremony is on Wednesday, March 6th at the Ernst Cultural Center on the Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale Campus at 6pm. Please help us congratulate the following winners for this great artistic achievement!
2024 Regional Scholastic Award Winners from FCHS:
Maya Benke (Honorable Mention in Photography)
Nico Coelho (Silver Key in Drawing & Illustration)
Monty Deitz (Silver Key in Photography)
Scarlet Emmerson (Honorable Mention in Digital Art)
Phenphakai Khamvongsa (Honorable Mention in Digital Art)
Chengna Lin (Silver Key in Drawing & Illustration)
Elizaveta Plis (Gold Key in Sculpture)
Christopher So (2 Honorable Mentions in Photography)
Dan-Uyen Tran (1 Honorable Mention &1 Silver Key in Digital Art)
FCHS Band Restaurant Night
The FCHS Band Aides are hosting a restaurant night at El Tio in Falls Church on March 5th. The band will receive a portion of all sales from 4-10pm. Come join us for some great food and help support the FCHS Band Program!!
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.
Jaguar 5k
We will be hosting our 19th Annual Jaguar 5k on Saturday, April 27th and we would love for you and your family and friends to join us!! This is a great community event! Registration is LIVE! Register online at www.jaguar5k.com or on paper (registrations will be in your mailboxes this week).
We are also looking for volunteers, click HERE to sign up or email Bebe Kim at blkim@fcps.edu
Family Engagement Survey to Open March 3
FCPS is partnering with independent research firm K12 Insight to administer a Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Sunday, March 3, to Friday, March 22. Your feedback is critical in helping FCPS to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs throughout the district. Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment
- Communication
- Student success
- Advocacy
- Family and school partnerships
- Community partnerships
The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Parents/caregivers will receive the survey link via email from K12 Insight. A public link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available in our front office. Please stay tuned for more information.
FAFSA Updates for Seniors and Their Parents/Guardians
There have been several technological challenges with the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) since its launch on December 31, 2023. The latest news is that colleges will not get FAFSA summaries from the U.S. Department of Education until mid-March at the earliest. As a result, colleges won’t be able to give students financial aid award letters based on their FAFSA information until late April to May, at best. Students who applied to a college that uses the CSS Profile may receive financial aid information sooner.
Different media outlets are reporting a growing list of colleges that will push back deadlines for students to accept offers of admission into May and even June. The American Council on Education has a database of colleges and universities that have extended their deadline to commit to enroll. We recommend that all information obtained by a secondary source be confirmed directly with the college or university.
If you are a caregiver or student with questions or persistent issues filling out the FAFSA, consider scheduling a free appointment with our partners at College Access Fairfax. Email Appointments@CollegeAccessFairfax.org. All FAFSA help provided by your school or College Access Fairfax is free.
Fairfax County Teen Job Fair
Fairfax County Teen Job Fairs and Career-Building Workshops will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, at Chantilly High School, and Saturday, March 9, at West Springfield High School.
Student registration is free and open to all teens in Fairfax County seeking employment, volunteer opportunities, or tips on building their resume. Business registration is also free and open to any organization providing positions for students.
NOVA Virtual Sessions for Seniors and Their Families
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is offering virtual information and application sessions. Information sessions will provide an overview of NOVA and the opportunities, services, and resources designed to connect high school seniors to the NOVA Nighthawk Community.
Sessions are open to all FCPS seniors and their families. For questions, email admissions@nvcc.edu or call 703-323-3000.
Career and Technical Education Courses Prepare Students for the Future
February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. Hear from students how CTE courses and Academies are helping them explore and prepare for careers while still in high school. One student has earned more than 20 industry certifications in two years!
Watch this video to learn more about opportunities in Fairfax County Public Schools’ CTE and Academy programs.
Fairfax County Science and Engineering Fair Open House
Members of the general public are invited to attend the science fair open house at Robinson Secondary School on Sunday, March 17, 1-3 p.m.
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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.
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