The 2024 STEAM Night "Capturing Memories that are Out of this World" will be held at Oak Street Elementary on Febuary 15, 2024 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Coordinators are looking for businesses to exhibit at this annual event held for students, families and the community.

Contact: Tosin Adetoro, STEAM Teacher, adetorot@fccps.org

Students in the 5th grade at Oak Street Elementary present research projects on various topics as the culmination of their International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. Each group works with an adult mentor to plan their project, which includes interviewing an "expert" in the field.

Topics include: Environmental issues, Animal Welfare, Social Justice, LGBTQIA+, Technology, Sports, Healthy Living, Bullying, and Homelessness

To learn more about the PYP Programme, please click here.

Contact: Lauren Carpel, PYP Programme Coordinator, carpell@fccps.org

Meridian High School is hosting the FIRST Robotics Competition in March. Tons of volunteers are needed to help make the event a success! Volunteer roles include being a Judge, Pit Administrator, Safety Attendant and more.

Volunteers must register through the FIRST Chesapeake Robotics website:

https://www.firstchesapeake.org/volunteer/

Calling all science and tech employees! The Vae Victis 1418 Robotics Team at Meridian High School seeks financial sponsors and mentors for the 2024 build year.

For detailed information about the team and the sponsorship package, please click here.

Contact: Steve Knight, Robotics Team Sponsor, knights@fccps.org

Meridian High School is seeking business partners to provide job shadowing & training for students in the Transitions Program. The Transitions Program prepares and supports students with disabilities in their transition from high school to adult life.

• ABLE Program: After consultation with the teacher to ensure a good match, ABLE Students will visit a job site accompanied by a job coach for 5+ hours per week
  

• Education for Employment Program: Diploma-bound students who are exploring careers and seek job experience. Students will begin accompanied by a job coach, with the goal of progressing to independent work

Contact: Liz McCarthy, Transitions Coordinator, mccarthye@fccps.org

Meridian High School seeks business partners in the sports medicine/fitness fields to host student interns in the Sports Medicine Class. This is a 2-year hands-on class designed to teach students human anatomy and sports medicine procedures.

Contact: Vicki Galliher, Sports Medicine Director, galliherv@fccps.org

Meridian High School is seeking business partners in the medical, dental, wellness and fitness fields to host students in the Human Anatomy & Physiology class. Students need a total of 5 hours in December and January to gain experience in these fields.

Contact: Kish Rafique, HAP Science Teacher, rafiquek@fccps.org

GIVE Day is a Falls Church Elementary PTA-sponsored initiative to get our PreK-5th graders involved in community service. GIVE stands for Get Involved, Value Everyone. The event is planned and led by our 5th grade GIVE Day Ambassadors who decide on the causes they will support. GIVE Day is a months-long process that culminates on Monday, January 15, 2024 in the Meridian High School auxiliary gym.

Sponsorships and individual donations are needed to purchase supplies for the event.

For more detailed information and to donate, please click here.

Contact: FCEPTA President, presidentfcepta@gmail.com