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George Mason senior, Niharika Singhvi, is among the 2,500 recipients of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation's $2,500 scholarships.
Singhvi, who plans to study public policy (perhaps at the University of Virginia), is currently the Student Representative on the Falls Church School Board. Congratulations, Niharika!
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Congratulations to GMHS senior, Colter Adams, a semi-finalist for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program!
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The Falls Church School Board is meeting in Work Sesson. Watch Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQpG3Cm9CDw
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Dr Noonan's Friday COVID-19 Update reflects on Teacher Appreciation, the latest guidance from health officials, the FCCPS "Educational Recovery Plan," and important dates as we wrap up the year. Plus exciting updates on the Class of 2020 Graduation! https://bit.ly/2YNv2kK
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FCCPS Public Meeting Notice
School Board Members: Greg Anderson, Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Shannon Litton, Phil Reitinger, Shawna Russell, Lawrence Webb
Electronic School Board Budget Work Session, Public Hearing #2, and Closed Meeting
Tuesday, May 12 at 7:00 PM
Webstream: www.youtube.com/fccpsorg
Public Comment: gadellm@fccps.org
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FCCPS IT says connectivity issues with our firewall have been resolved. Students and teachers should now be able to connect online. We appreciate your patience
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An issue with our firewall is causing some intermittent connection issues with devices on the FCCPS network...both students and staff. Our IT team is working with the vendor to restore service.
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Thomas Jefferson fifth-grade teacher Layton McCann is the Falls Church Education Foundation 2020 Teacher of the Year! McCann is a now a finalist for the Washington Post Teacher of the Year and receives an award from the @FCEFoundation. MORE: https://tj.fccps.org/article/242800
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Dr Noonan's Friday COVID-19 Closure Update: The latest info on Graduation, Teacher Appreciation, and new Course and Placement Guidance from the VDOE. Plus results from a survey of Henderson students regarding Online Learning! https://www.fccps.org/o/fccps/page/covid-19-plan#may1
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FCCPS Public Meeting Notice
School Board Members: Greg Anderson, Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Shannon Litton, Phil Reitinger, Shawna Russell, Lawrence Webb
Electronic School Board Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 5 at 7:00 PM
Webstream: www.YouTube.com/fccpsorg
Send Public Comments: gadellm@fccps.org
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Mt. Daniel Principal Kasik met a friend on his ice cream run to Lazy Mike’s to celebrate Danny’s birthday. https://youtu.be/Tm46i2NZLWs @mdhippos
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Dr Noonan's Friday COVID Closure Update includes thoughts on Post-Crisis Transitioning, a decision date for Summer School, plus upcoming recognitions and celebrations! FIND IT HERE: https://www.fccps.org/o/fccps/page/covid-19-plan
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Extended Day Care Program Fall 2020 Registration NOW OPEN! https://www.fccps.org/o/fccps/page/day-care-asap
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The Falls Church City School Board is meeting in Work Session. Watch *LIVE* - www.youtube.com/fccpsorg
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Congratulations to Luis Sorto, paraprofessional at George Mason HS on his selection as FCCPS Support Staff Employee of the Year. We are glad to have you on our #teamFCCPS
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Dr Noonan's Friday Update includes construction news on the new GMHS + Time Capsule! An update on the FY21 Budget amid COVID-19 economic downturn. And a new resource for ELA/Reading and Math! https://www.fccps.org/o/fccps/page/covid-19-plan?#april17
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FCCPS Public Meeting Notice School Board Members: Greg Anderson, Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Shannon Litton, Phil Reitinger, Shawna Russell, Lawrence Webb Electronic School Board Work Session, Closed Meeting & Special Meeting Tuesday, April 21 at 7:00 PM
Public comments: email gadellm@fccps.org Webstream: www.youtube.com/fccpsorg
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Dr Noonan's Tuesday update concerns efforts to restore bits of 'normalcy' to the FCCPS family - a shift back to daily communications and annual celebrations. Plus considering the lessons from Hong Kong Intl High. https://www.fccps.org/o/fccps/page/covid-19-plan#april14eng
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Mason's 2020 Summer Academy registration is online! Open to current Henderson 7th & 8th graders and Mason students. The last day to register is May 21, 2020. Check out the GMHS Summer Academy website page for everything you need to know and do in order to be all set for this summer -- https://gm.fccps.org/o/gmhs/page/2020-summer-academy