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SAVE THE DATE
- 11/23 - FCHS Athletics Boosters Leaf Raking Fundraiser
- 11/27-11/29 - Thanksgiving Break
- 12/4 - Chipolte Restaurant Night 5-9 PM
FCHS Bell Schedule
SIS ParentVUE
FCPS School Year Calendar
FCPS Renovation Update Page
Community Renovation Meeting Recap
Thanks to everyone who attended the Community Meeting last Wednesday! We had a great turnout to hear the project updates from the FCPS Design & Construction team.
For those who missed it, here is the link to the PowerPoint. https://www.fcps.edu/.../fchs_community_meeting_20241113.pdf
We look forward to finishing up Phase 2 implementations on the project in the March/April- 25 timeframe. Below are questions and follow-up items the community captured and asked for follow-up on during the meeting.
If you have specific questions you'd like to submit, you can do so on this page through 11/23 https://www.fcps.edu/.../falls-church-high-capital.../falls
Questions/Concerns:
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Please confirm the timing and phasing for Outside Sports fields/facilities (Phase 4?) of the project. It was disappointing to understand that while the commitment to put these components back into the project happened last October, it seems like little progress had been made on advancing the effort. (Currently starting to bid?)
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Supplementation to community-use budget for school and opportunity to offset this challenge for the school administration.- Issue brought up Oct 2023, Dr. Reid said she would look into it. With gymnasium closed in Phase 3, there will be increased impacts to community funding beyond community use with loss of ticket sales and concessions. Below
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Jaguar Pantry Update
We are THANKFUL for the support in our community! From staff at FCHS to our volunteers and donors in the community, to Food for Neighbors and the Red Bag donors in our community, and for our partnership with CityLight Church and Food for Others who help us feed our most vulnerable families. All together we are currently supporting 100 students per week (with take home bags of food on Fridays) and about 60 families (with a bag of groceries and some fresh food once a month).
Become a Volunteer
For more information about the jobs there are to do and/or to join the team of volunteers supporting the Jaguar Pantry, please click here.
We Need Donations Urgently
We need about $400 to purchase items to complete our student take home food bags this year. If you are able to donate, click here. Thanks!
Are You a Red Bag Donor? Please tell your friends/neighbors.
Thanks to all of you who are Food for Neighbors Red Bag Donors! The November collection was a little less than we've collected recently and we've had some donors drop off. If you are able to donate a bag of groceries five times a year, please become a Red Bag Donor; click here.
It's Not too Late - Join the PTSA!
Become a member – or renew your membership – in the PTSA for the 2024-2025 school year - it only takes a minute to sign up! The cost is $20 for parents/guardians, $15 for teachers/staff, and $10 for students. Reminder that teachers and staff can win a month of reserved parking with their membership! Congratulations to our November drawing winner Ms. Schulz!
Our membership drive is our largest fundraiser of the year and funds our annual budget. Your FCHS PTSA membership and any additional tax-deductible donations translate directly to helping build our school community through programs and events for staff, students, and parents. The PTSA depends on help from our community!!
No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High school students
Virtual therapy sessions are available to FCPS high school students at no cost to provide a safe space to address concerns such as:
- Mood/behavior changes, motivation, grief/loss
- Anxiety, worry, fears
- Social skills, bullying, peer and family relationships
- Academic stress
You may refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or contacting our school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services. Our contact information is on this webpage.
Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.
Minted.com Fundraiser
Minted.com is an excellent option for holiday shopping, graduation announcements, and gifts. Make your card & gift purchases count this year by shopping at Minted using Falls Church High School PTSA’s unique code at checkout. You’ll get a 20% discount, and Minted will donate 15% of your purchase back to Falls Church High School PTSA at the end of the year.
To participate, simply visit minted.com to start your holiday shopping. Apply code FUNDRAISEFALLSCHURCH at checkout to claim your 20% discount. It’s that easy! Minted will track every purchase made using our code, and we’ll get 15% of the proceeds donated back to FCHS PTSA.
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Fairfax County Youth Survey on Physical and Mental Well-Being
The Fairfax County School Board and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors work together to administer the Fairfax County Youth Survey. The survey is given each fall to all students in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12. It provides information about a variety of topics related to our students that influence their physical and mental well-being, from sleep and nutritional habits to substance abuse behaviors, symptoms of depression, and suicidal thoughts.
The 2024 Fairfax County Youth Survey will be taken by students between Tuesday, November 12, and Friday, November 22. Parents/caregivers will hear about plans to administer the survey from their child's school. They will also be able to opt their student out participating in the survey.
Visit the Fairfax County Youth Survey webpage for more information, and to review the opt-out forms and translations of the parent letter.
Spotlight Theatre Updates
THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH is about a little boy named Milo who wants to be anywhere than where he is at any given time. He is bored with most things until a Phantom Tollbooth appears in his room. With the help of his friends Humbug and Tock, he sets out to do the impossible and learns that knowledge about language and math can transport anyone into a world of imagination! It’s a fun play for children of all ages.
We will be performing at the following locations and times for the community:
- November 22 & 23, 7PM at Falls Church High School (Blackbox Theatre Lobby)
- December 4, 7PM at Woodburn Elementary School (3401 Hemlock Drive)
- December 6 & 7, 7PM at Friendship United Methodist Church (3527 Gallows Road)
Immunization Clinics
FCPS is partnering with the health department to host immunization clinics at middle and high schools. Clinics will take place during the school day. Students may only participate in the clinic at the school where they are enrolled. Parental/caregiver consent is required for students to receive immunizations.
Remaining clinics scheduled for Mason District students:
Annandale High School - December 11
Jackson Middle School - December 4
TJHSST - December 10
Visit the Immunization Resources page for consent forms required at least 1 week prior to the school’s clinic date.
Jaguar Proud Flags
Show your school spirit and help PTSA raise funds for teacher grants, staff appreciation, and other programs to support our school community! It's great to see these displayed throughout the neighborhoods! $20, Order here.
Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost
FCPS is partnering with varsity tutors to provide students and families with extra learning resources. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.
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