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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

FCCPS Public Meeting Notice School Board Members: Greg Anderson, Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Shannon Litton, Phil Reitinger, Shawna Russell, Lawrence Webb School Board Electronic Work Session, Public Comment Tuesday, December 15, 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. Webstream: www.YouTube.com/fccpsorg

FCCPS School Board Advisory Committees Public Meeting Notice Extended Day Care Advisory Board, Monday, December 14, 2020 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.

Today (Thursday) is the Last Day to order great books from the FCEPTA Book Fair! Look around the bookstore and find awesome book recommendations, teacher wish lists, as well as Bookworm Central’s collection of great books and games. ORDER: https://bit.ly/FCEPTA2021sale

This afternoon, Superintendent Peter Noonan addressed the Falls Church City Public School Community regarding the upcoming school name changes. https://www.fccps.org/article/363791

Reminder: Third Quarter Elementary Intention Form for Hybrid vs Virtual for Kindergarteners through fifth-graders, is due on December 15th. The new choices made by families will take effect on Thursday, January 21. https://bit.ly/3rdqtrintent

The Falls Church School Board has voted unanimously to rename Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and George Mason High School. "Our schools must be places where all students, staff, and community members feel safe, supported, and inspired.” https://bit.ly/fccpsrename

The Falls Church School Board is meeting in Regular Session. Watch live: www.youtube.com/fccpsorg

The Falls Church School Board and City Council are meeting for their annual Budget meeting. Watch Live: http://fallschurchva.gov/471/Watch-City-Council-Meetings

FCCPS Public Meeting Notice School Board Members: Greg Anderson, Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Shannon Litton, Phil Reitinger, Shawna Russell, Lawrence Webb School Board Electronic Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 8, 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 7, at 5:00 p.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 noon 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. Livestream: www.YouTube.com/fccpsorg