FCHS News & Announcements - 4/15/24

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Important Dates

  • 4/17 - Falls Church HS Pyramid Art Show (5:00 pm, see announcement below)
  • 4/18 - PTSA Meeting (7:00 pm, Library)
  • 4/22-4/26 - Spring Spirit Week
  • 4/25 - Spring Pep Rally
  • 5/2-5/5 - A Midsummer Night's Dream (see announcement below)

Attendance Matters!

3rd Quarter Attendance Report Cards

You should have received the third quarter attendance report card. Please know that the attendance report card is emailed to all parents regardless of the absence status. As a school, we communicate openly with the parents to inform them about their students' attendance.

If you have questions, please get in touch with the deans: Mrs. Martin or Mrs. Rios.


2024 Falls Church HS Pyramid Art Show!

The FCHS PTSA is pleased to support the 2024 FCHS Pyramid art show! This event celebrates K-12 student artists from all pyramid schools (i.e., Camelot ES, Fairhill ES, Graham Road ES, Pine Spring ES, Westlawn ES, Woodburn ES, Mason Crest ES, Luther Jackson MS, Falls Church HS) and highlights the amazing teachers who work with these students.

WHEN & WHERE:

Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Location: FCHS, 7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church, VA 22042, Entrance Door 11 (Main Gym and Gym Lobby)

A complimentary reception will be available in the lobby. Fun activities will accompany the Art Show. We will also offer pizza, water and some candy for sale from the snack bar and in the Gym Lobby.

We hope you will join us for this amazing and unique FCHS pyramid event.

We do need volunteers and donations to make this event a success. If you are able, please sign-up for a volunteer slot and/or shoot us a donation to offset the costs

Here are a few photos from last year's Pyramid Art Show


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Immigrant Family Reunification Class

A class will be held online in Spanish for immigrant families looking to reunite during challenging transitions. Saturday classes will be available April 13, 20, or 27, from 9-11:30 a.m. Register online. For more information, please contact Sussy Tomer at setomer@fcps.edu.


Postsecondary Education and Employment Options

FCPS’ Career and Transition Services will host Flash Forward, to provide students with disabilities seeking a standard or advanced diploma and their families an introduction to options available after high school. 

Flash Forward will be held Thursday, April 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Annandale High School, in the cafeteria. Register online. Representatives from adult education, employment, and community programs (college, military, apprenticeship, trade school, gap year, and employment) will be on site to share information about their services.


No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

Is your high schooler experiencing anxiety, behavior changes, or challenges with peer and family relationships? If so, parents/caregivers can refer their children for weekly therapy with a licensed therapist through Hazel Health. Visit the Teletherapy webpage for information on how to opt your child into this service.


Prom Dress Shop Opens With Hundreds of Dresses

The annual Prom Dress Shop opens for the season on Friday, April 5, at Centreville High School. Any area student — not just those from Fairfax County Public Schools — who do not have the funds to purchase a prom dress may choose from hundreds of new dresses donated by Macy’s.

Learn more and see shop hours.


Family Summit Designed to Enhance Safety, Security, and Inclusion

The FCPS Family Summit will take place on Saturday, April 20, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at Marshall High School. The conference will cover topics that are helpful for all families such as raising resilient, independent children; forming meaningful connections with children; addressing big emotions; and the dangers of opioids and fentanyl. Participants may also join online sessions, which will provide supports for students with disabilities and their families. 

Visit the Family Summit webpage to learn about the guest speakers and to register for the event. The theme — Safe, Supported, and Included — aligns with Goal 2 of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan.


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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.


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


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Useful Links/Information

FCHS Bell Schedule

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SIS ParentVUE

FCPS 23-24 School Year Calendar


FCPS Cares

FCPS Cares

Do you know a Falls Church HS or FCPS employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.


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