Falls Church City Public Schools

The FCCPS Friday FINAL Lookahead is out. Given the latest Health Metrics: Cohort 1 will remain in Hybrid Instruction next week Cohort 2 and Cohort 3 will remain in Virtual Instruction next week. MORE: http://bit.ly/fccpsLA0108

ESOL Advisory Committee Virtual Meeting Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. To join the meeting publicly, please submit your request to Staff Liaison Dr. Jennifer Santiago at santiagoj@fccps.org at least 24 hours before the meeting.

FCCPS School Board Public Meeting Notice School Board Members: Greg Anderson, Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Shannon Litton, Phil Reitinger, Shawna Russell School Board Electronic-Hybrid Organizational Meeting, Regular Meeting, and Public Comment FCCPS Central Office Conference Room 150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400, Falls Church, VA Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 7:00 PM Public Comments: While the state of emergency 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 9 AM EST on the day of 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. The School Board meeting is closed to in-person public attendance, but all members of the public may view the meeting via www.YouTube.com/fccpsorg

FCCPS School Board Advisory Committees Public Meeting Notice Extended Day Care Advisory Board Virtual Meeting Monday, January 11, 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.

The FCCPS Wednesday Lookahead is out. Given the latest Health Metrics it is likely Cohort 1 will remains in Hybrid Instruction next week, with Cohort 2 and Cohort 3 remaining in Virtual Instruction. A final decision comes Friday. MORE: http://bit.ly/lookahead0106

Tonight's Mustang Boys Varsity Basketball game against Central-Woodstock has been rescheduled to next Wednesday @ 6pm. The Mustang Boys JV Basketball will play tonight as scheduled. Tip off at 6pm. Watch the webstream: http://bit.ly/MustangsYouTube

The new FCCPS Health Metrics Dashboard & Guidance in place and local COVID cases continue to rise. Superintendent Peter Noonan, in a note to the school community today, advises it is important to temper expectations over the next few weeks. MORE: http://bit.ly/fccpsreopen0105

Important information for all FCCPS Families: Superintendent Peter Noonan released the latest update on the Return to School Timeline and Revised Metrics and Measures. ALL students are slated to return in the month of January. http://bit.ly/fccpsreturn1229

Just a few more hours to get your bids in for the auction! Items start closing at 7:37 p.m. #teamFCCPS #bettertogether @biepartnership

The Falls Church City School Board seeks applications from qualified individuals to fulfill the term of School Board member Lawrence Webb, who will resign effective January 4, 2021. Applications may be submitted by qualified voters in the City of Falls Church who are not employed by the School Board. The appointee will serve from the date of appointment until December 31, 2021. http://bit.ly/fcsbvacancy

The Falls Church School Board is meeting in a Special Meeting. Watch live: www.YouTube.com/fccpsorg

Thanks to the hard work of the staff at The McGuire Group, the GMHS Surplus/Nostalgic Auction is Open! Bidding runs through Dec. 28. https://www.themcguiregroupllc.com/auction/george-mason-high-school-sentimental-and-surplus-online-auction-103

Applications are being accepted for persons interested in being appointed to one of two Advisory Study Committees to the School Board being formed to consider new names for two FCCPS schools. Information on the process can be found here: http://bit.ly/renameCommittee

In his final Friday Reopening Update of the year, Superintendent Peter Noonan celebrates today's successful Move Day from the old to the new high school, shares the latest COVID-19 Metrics, and a wish as we enter the 2-week Winter Break! http://bit.ly/fccpsreopen1218

FCCPS Public Meeting Notice School Board Members: Greg Anderson, Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Shannon Litton, Phil Reitinger, Shawna Russell, Lawrence Webb Electronic School Board Special Meeting, Closed Meeting & Public Comment Monday, December 21, 2020 at 7:00 PM Public Comments: While the state of emergency 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. Registration for virtual public comment is open and will close on Monday, December 21, at 9:00 a.m. EST. To register, please email School Board Clerk Marty Gadell at gadellm@fccps.org. and provide your name, address, contact information and topic. Registrants will receive via email a speaker number and a link to access the meeting electronically by 1:00 PM on the day of 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. Webstream: www.YouTube.com/fccpsorg

The long-awaited online auction of GMHS surplus and memoriabilia is Dec. 21 - 28. Watch this space on for the launch link to bid on appliances, supplies, classroom items, industrial and theatrical supplies and nostalgic items like theater seats, gym floor pieces and more!

Due to inclement weather, all athletic practices and tryouts at GMHS are cancelled today, December 16th.

Thanks to our amazing Community Partners of the Week - Colm Dillon & Tammy Brennan from Irelands' Four Provinces hundreds of local children will receive holiday surprises. Thanks for supporting FCCPS!

The Falls Church School Board is meeting in its December Work Session. Webstream: www.YouTube.com/fccpsorg

In this week's Friday Reopening Update, Superintendent Peter Noonan updates the latest COVID19 Metrics, and discusses Gov Northam's new restrictions. Plus some Holiday Travel Guidance as you plan your holiday activities! Have a great weekend! https://bit.ly/fccpsreopen1211