
In his last Summer at Central Office newsletter, Dr Peter Noonan shares info on his upcoming virtual Back to School Town Hall, Strategic Planning process kick-off, Secondary Walk Zone updates & Pop Up Registration Sites! MORE: https://www.fccps.org/article/514563


FCCPS School Board Public Meeting Notice
School Board Members: Greg Anderson, Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Edwin Henderson II, Shannon Litton, Phil Reitinger, Sonia Ruiz-Bolaños
Thursday, August 19, 2021
7:00 PM Virtual School Board Executive Closed Meeting via Zoom - Personnel - Superintendent's Contract
School Board Members: Greg Anderson, Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Edwin Henderson II, Shannon Litton, Phil Reitinger, Sonia Ruiz-Bolaños
Thursday, August 19, 2021
7:00 PM Virtual School Board Executive Closed Meeting via Zoom - Personnel - Superintendent's Contract

Do you still need to register your student(s) for school?
FCCPS Pop-Up Registration Sites — August 21-23!
FCCPS Staff will be available to help families register students for the 2021-22 school year. MORE: https://www.fccps.org/page/popup


FCCPS welcomes 33 new professional staff members to #TeamFCCPS this week.
The new teacher and professional orientation began Monday. All staff return next week in preparation for the first day of IN-PERSON (yay!) school on August 30th! https://www.fccps.org/article/510063


Inside the Back to School Edition of Summer at Central Office: COVID protocols as everyone heads back to class. Helpful reminders from Immunizations to Communications. And the School Board wants your take on school calendars. More: https://www.fccps.org/o/fccps/article/509134

Due to the ongoing power outage at Oak Street Elementary, children attending the Falls Church Summer Day Camp Program are being moved to Mount Daniel Elementary for the day. Parent prox cards will work at door 7.

Due to numerous downed trees in Falls Church, there may be transportation delays for students attending the Jumpstart program at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School. We appreciate your patience as we pick up their students today.

FCCPS School Board Advisory Committees Public Meeting Notice
Extended Day Care Advisory Board Virtual Meeting
Friday, August 13, 2021 at 11:30 AM
To join the meeting publicly, please submit your request to Staff Liaison Katie Clinton at clintonk@fccps.org at least 24 hours before the meeting.
Extended Day Care Advisory Board Virtual Meeting
Friday, August 13, 2021 at 11:30 AM
To join the meeting publicly, please submit your request to Staff Liaison Katie Clinton at clintonk@fccps.org at least 24 hours before the meeting.

Due to a power outage at Falls Church City Public Schools Central Office, tonight's school board meeting will be an all virtual meeting and carried live on the FCCPS YouTube Channel at 7:00 p.m. - www.youtube.com/fccpsorg

The Falls Church School Board is meeting for its August Regular Meeting and Work Session. Watch live on the FCCPS YouTube Channel - www.youtube.com/fccpsorg .


FCCPS School Board Public Meeting Notice
School Board Members: Greg Anderson, Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Edwin Henderson II, Shannon Litton, Phil Reitinger, Sonia Ruiz-Bolaños
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
6:00 PM - Meet & Greet New Administrators & Directors
7:00 PM - School Board Electronic-Hybrid Regular Meeting, Closed Meeting, Public Comment, Work Session and Executive Closed Meeting
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400, Falls Church, VA
School Board - Hybrid via Zoom
Public Participation - Virtual via Zoom
1st Closed Meeting - Personnel - Staff Appointments, Resignations & Retirements; and Advisory Committee Appointments; Student Matters - Interrupted Residence, and Non Resident Tuition Students; and Legal Matters - consultation with legal counsel and briefings by staff members or consultants pertaining to actual or probable litigation
2nd Closed Meeting, School Board Executive Closed Meeting - Personnel - Superintendent's Contract
Public Comments:
While the Falls Church City's Emergency Ordinance 2011 remains in effect due to COVID-19, written statements may be submitted to the Clerk for dissemination to School Board members. Please send written statements to School Board Clerk Marty Gadell at gadellm@fccps.org. Public Comments received by 10:00 AM on the day of the meeting will be posted on Board Docs prior to the meeting. Individuals wishing to appear virtually and make public comment (during the meeting, via Zoom) must register in advance by emailing School Board Clerk Marty Gadell at gadellm@fccps.org with their name, address, contact information, and topic no later than 5 PM EST on the business day before the meeting. Individuals who indicate they wish to speak will receive an email with a speaker number and information to access the meeting. Individuals will speak in the order of their speaker number. The Board will receive comments for up to 30 minutes, or until all registered speakers have been heard, whichever comes first. In accordance with School Board Policy BDDH, each speaker will be limited to three minutes.
School Board Members: Greg Anderson, Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Edwin Henderson II, Shannon Litton, Phil Reitinger, Sonia Ruiz-Bolaños
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
6:00 PM - Meet & Greet New Administrators & Directors
7:00 PM - School Board Electronic-Hybrid Regular Meeting, Closed Meeting, Public Comment, Work Session and Executive Closed Meeting
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400, Falls Church, VA
School Board - Hybrid via Zoom
Public Participation - Virtual via Zoom
1st Closed Meeting - Personnel - Staff Appointments, Resignations & Retirements; and Advisory Committee Appointments; Student Matters - Interrupted Residence, and Non Resident Tuition Students; and Legal Matters - consultation with legal counsel and briefings by staff members or consultants pertaining to actual or probable litigation
2nd Closed Meeting, School Board Executive Closed Meeting - Personnel - Superintendent's Contract
Public Comments:
While the Falls Church City's Emergency Ordinance 2011 remains in effect due to COVID-19, written statements may be submitted to the Clerk for dissemination to School Board members. Please send written statements to School Board Clerk Marty Gadell at gadellm@fccps.org. Public Comments received by 10:00 AM on the day of the meeting will be posted on Board Docs prior to the meeting. Individuals wishing to appear virtually and make public comment (during the meeting, via Zoom) must register in advance by emailing School Board Clerk Marty Gadell at gadellm@fccps.org with their name, address, contact information, and topic no later than 5 PM EST on the business day before the meeting. Individuals who indicate they wish to speak will receive an email with a speaker number and information to access the meeting. Individuals will speak in the order of their speaker number. The Board will receive comments for up to 30 minutes, or until all registered speakers have been heard, whichever comes first. In accordance with School Board Policy BDDH, each speaker will be limited to three minutes.

FCCPS School Board Advisory Committees Public Meeting Notice
Extended Day Care Advisory Board Virtual Meeting
Monday, August 9, 2021 at 6:30 PM
To join the meeting publicly, please submit your request to Staff Liaison Katie Clinton at clintonk@fccps.org at least 24 hours before the meeting.
Extended Day Care Advisory Board Virtual Meeting
Monday, August 9, 2021 at 6:30 PM
To join the meeting publicly, please submit your request to Staff Liaison Katie Clinton at clintonk@fccps.org at least 24 hours before the meeting.

The Henderson middle school After Schools Activities Program (ASAP) will remain closed for the 21-22 school year. Due to a steady decline in enrollment before Covid and now the requirement for social distancing, ASAP will not be able to re-open. Henderson will offer after school clubs and a late bus for students, and the Community Center will have a drop in program for middle school students.

The Falls Church School Board is meeting for its monthly Regular Meeting.
Watch Live: www.youtube.com/fccpsorg


FCCPS School Board Public Meeting Notice
School Board Members: Greg Anderson, Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Edwin Henderson II, Shannon Litton, Phil Reitinger, Sonia Ruiz-Bolaños
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 7:00 PM
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400, Falls Church, VA
School Board - Hybrid via Zoom
Public Participation - Virtual via Zoom
School Board Electronic-Hybrid Regular Meeting, Closed Meeting, Public Comment, & Executive Closed Meeting
1st Closed Meeting - Personnel - Staff Appointments, Resignations & Retirements; and Advisory Committee Appointments; Student Matters - Non Resident Tuition Students; and Legal Matters - Consultation with Legal Counsel
2nd Closed Meeting, School Board Executive Closed Meeting - Personnel - Superintendent's Contract
Public Comments:
While the Falls Church City's Emergency Ordinance 2011 remains in effect due to COVID-19, written statements may be submitted to the Clerk for dissemination to School Board members. Please send written statements to School Board Clerk Marty Gadell at gadellm@fccps.org. Public Comments received by 10:00 AM on the day of the meeting will be posted on Board Docs prior to the meeting. Individuals wishing to appear virtually and make public comment (during the meeting, via Zoom) must register in advance by emailing School Board Clerk Marty Gadell at gadellm@fccps.org with their name, address, contact information, and topic no later than 5 PM EST on the business day before the meeting. Individuals who indicate they wish to speak will receive an email with a speaker number and information to access the meeting. Individuals will speak in the order of their speaker number. The Board will receive comments for up to 30 minutes, or until all registered speakers have been heard, whichever comes first. In accordance with School Board Policy BDDH, each speaker will be limited to three minutes.
School Board Members: Greg Anderson, Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Edwin Henderson II, Shannon Litton, Phil Reitinger, Sonia Ruiz-Bolaños
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 7:00 PM
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400, Falls Church, VA
School Board - Hybrid via Zoom
Public Participation - Virtual via Zoom
School Board Electronic-Hybrid Regular Meeting, Closed Meeting, Public Comment, & Executive Closed Meeting
1st Closed Meeting - Personnel - Staff Appointments, Resignations & Retirements; and Advisory Committee Appointments; Student Matters - Non Resident Tuition Students; and Legal Matters - Consultation with Legal Counsel
2nd Closed Meeting, School Board Executive Closed Meeting - Personnel - Superintendent's Contract
Public Comments:
While the Falls Church City's Emergency Ordinance 2011 remains in effect due to COVID-19, written statements may be submitted to the Clerk for dissemination to School Board members. Please send written statements to School Board Clerk Marty Gadell at gadellm@fccps.org. Public Comments received by 10:00 AM on the day of the meeting will be posted on Board Docs prior to the meeting. Individuals wishing to appear virtually and make public comment (during the meeting, via Zoom) must register in advance by emailing School Board Clerk Marty Gadell at gadellm@fccps.org with their name, address, contact information, and topic no later than 5 PM EST on the business day before the meeting. Individuals who indicate they wish to speak will receive an email with a speaker number and information to access the meeting. Individuals will speak in the order of their speaker number. The Board will receive comments for up to 30 minutes, or until all registered speakers have been heard, whichever comes first. In accordance with School Board Policy BDDH, each speaker will be limited to three minutes.

FCCPS School Board Advisory Committees Public Meeting Notice
Extended Day Care Advisory Board Virtual Meeting
Monday, July 12, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
To join the meeting publicly, please submit your request to Staff Liaison Katie Clinton at clintonk@fccps.org at least 24 hours before the meeting.
Extended Day Care Advisory Board Virtual Meeting
Monday, July 12, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
To join the meeting publicly, please submit your request to Staff Liaison Katie Clinton at clintonk@fccps.org at least 24 hours before the meeting.

Our robust, fulltime, in-person summer learning program is underway @FCCPS — allowing students to make advancements, filling gaps where needed and providing additional academic and social-emotional support + it's FUN! #FCCPSummer More: https://www.fccps.org/article/490189


Mustangs Boys Soccer picks up its 11th VHSL State Championship tonight with a 4-2 victory over Spotswood High School! Photo Mary Asel


FCCPS School Board Public Meeting Notice
School Board Members: Greg Anderson, Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Edwin Henderson II, Shannon Litton, Phil Reitinger, Sonia Ruiz-Bolaños
School Board Retreat
Tuesday, June 29, 2021, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
George Mason/Meridian High School Library
121 Mustang Alley, Falls Church, VA 22043
School Board Members: Greg Anderson, Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Edwin Henderson II, Shannon Litton, Phil Reitinger, Sonia Ruiz-Bolaños
School Board Retreat
Tuesday, June 29, 2021, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
George Mason/Meridian High School Library
121 Mustang Alley, Falls Church, VA 22043

After five years as Assistant Principal @mdhippos, Jeremy Ferrara is moving to Oak Street Elementary as its new Assistant Principal beginning July 1st! Congratulations Jeremy! The search for Mount Daniel's next Assistant Principal will begin shortly.
