A reminder to new Mason students and parents/guardians that laptop pick up is on Thursday, 8/20 from 9am-Noon; Virtual Orientation is from 1pm-3pm via Schoology; and a "Meet the Admin Team" will be from 7pm-8pm via Zoom. Missed Principal Hills' recent newsletter?
FCCPS On Demand: The Impact of COVID-19 on the College Admission Process. In this webinar, helpful navigation tips for seniors in this unprecedented time. WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovdzPx3V1TA
Inside this week's Road to Reopening: Answers to questions related to day-to-day structure for students, “Pandemic Flight,” return-to-school metrics and measures, meal distribution while virtual, and more parent supports around instruction.
Congratulations to GMHS senior Elisabeth Snyder appointed unanimously by the Falls Church School Board this evening as the Board's Student Representative for the 2020-21 school year! We look forward to working with you!
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, August 11 at 7:00 PM
Public Comment: While the state of emergency remains in effect due to COVID-19, written statements may be submitted to the Clerk for dissemination to Board members. Public Comments will be read into the record for a period of 30 minutes, or until all submitted comments are read, whichever comes first; and in accordance with School Board Bylaw 2.30 the time for each speaker is limited to three minutes.
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.
Webstream: www.YouTube.com/fccpsorg
Incoming 9th graders will pick-up their laptops from Mason tomorrow, August 3rd, from 9:00 am-3:00 pm, after dropping off their Henderson-issued laptops, cleaning up their lockers, and picking up their pre-paid yearbooks. Please wear face masks and maintain social distance rules.
Students with last names A-G: 9 am - 11 am
Students with last names H-P: 11 am - 1 pm
Students with last names Q-Z: 1 pm - 3pm
Please park in the Mason parking lot along Route 7 and walk to Henderson. And please enter GMHS using Door #1.
New students who are incoming 9th graders will pick up their laptops on August 20th.
In Dr. Noonan's Road to Reopening this week, the division's thoughts on 'Podding,' transitioning plans for Student Technology in preparation for the new year, and plus important legal residency and immunization reminders.
The Falls Church School Board unanimously approved an all-virtual start to the 2020-21 School Year on the recommendation of Superintendent Peter Noonan. Last night, Dr, Noonan outlined what has changed, and the discussed the Risks vs Benefits. MORE: bit.ly/fccpsreopen722
In this week's Road to Reopening, Dr. Noonan shares context and data points pushing FCCPS to pivot to an all-virtual start to the 2020-21 school year. Plus, LOTS of information on what you can expect when school opens August 24th.
Dr Noonan announced to teachers, staff and families this morning that he will recommend the School Board adopt a fully virtual start to the FCCPS 2020-21 school year at its Special Meeting tomorrow night at 7pm. More: https://bit.ly/fccpsreopen722
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
Topic: Reopening School 2020-21
Thursday, July 23 at 7:00 PM
Public Comment: While the state of emergency remains in effect due to COVID-19, written statements may be submitted to the Clerk for dissemination to Board members. Public Comments will be read into the record for a period of 30 minutes, or until all submitted comments are read, whichever comes first; and in accordance with School Board Bylaw 2.30 the time for each speaker is limited to three minutes. 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.
Webstream: wwwYouTube.com/fccpsorg
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
Tuesday, July 14 at 7:00 PM
Public Comment: While the state of emergency remains in effect due to COVID-19, written statements may be submitted to the Clerk for dissemination to Board members. Public Comments will be read into the record for a period of 30 minutes, or until all submitted comments are read, whichever comes first; and in accordance with School Board Bylaw 2.30 the time for each speaker is limited to three minutes. 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.
Webstream: www.YouTube.com/fccpsorg
Dr Noonan's Road to Reopening edition #2 focuses on the Secondary (Henderson & GMHS) Hybrid Schedule for the fall. Primary schedule will come next week. Plus preliminary parent survey information. Deadline for Parent Surveys is July 10th! Happy 4th
The Falls Church School Board is meeting in Electronic Work Session. Watch LIVE: www.YouTube.com/fccpsorg
With the restrictions of VA's Phase 3 reopening guidelines preventing a full return to school, and with the recommendations of state/local health officials, Superintendent Noonan today announced FCCPS' Reopening Plan for an August 24th start. More: https://bit.ly/fccpsreopen
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
Tuesday, June 30 at 6:00 PM
Public Comment: Send emails to gadellm@fccps.org, comments received before 5:00 p.m. will be read at the meeting.
Webstream: www.YouTube.com/fccpsorg
The FCCPS Summer Parent Support Series continues tonight: Emotional Wellbeing During COVID 19 - Presented by Northern Virginia Family Service (This is a Special Session for FCCPS Parents). Tonight, June 25th @ 7pm. Join us on ZOOM- https://zoom.us/j/94699274917
It's been a LONG time coming! FCCPS playgrounds and the GMHS Track reopen to the public TOMORROW, June 19th! For now, the GM field will remain closed. PLEASE practice social distancing, hand sanitizing, and other methods of protecting yourself so we can keep them open! Have fun!
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 and Meeting Tuesday, June 16 at 7:00 PM Webstream: www.YouTube.com/fccpsorg Public Comment: Send to gadellm@fccps.org
Ms. Hoffman will be leading virtual mindfulness sessions starting tomorrow, Tuesday for seven weeks. Send Ms. Hoffman an email or a Schoology message in order to be added to the mindfulness Schoology group. Sessions will be at 11:00 AM for 45 minutes,