
Jessie Thackrey Parents and Guardians,
This is a reminder that today's dismissal (Wednesday, November 15) will be at 12:30 due to the early release of the Secondary Campus and the need to coordinate bus schedules.
FCCPS Communications.

The Falls Church School Board is meeting for its November Regular Meeting tonight, beginning at 7 p.m. You can watch the Live Stream on the FCCPS YouTube Channel.
www.youtube.com/@fccpsorg/streams

From FCCPS Transportation:
Bus E to the Secondary Campus is running 10-15 minutes late this morning.

FCCPS School Board Public Meeting Notice
School Board Members: Jerrod Anderson, Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Tate Gould, David Ortiz, Lori Silverman, Kathleen Tysse
School Board Regular Meeting
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Chambers at City Hall
300 Park Ave., Falls Church, VA
Closed Meeting: Pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, Personnel under Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1), Staff Appointments, Staff Resignations, Staff Separation, and Advisory Committee Appointments
2nd Closed Meeting: Legal Matters under Section 2.2-371(A)(8) in particular consultation with legal counsel employed or retained by the public body regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel.
FCCPS School Board Advisory Committees Public Meeting Notice
ESOL Advisory Board Meeting
Monday, November 13, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400, Falls Church, VA
Day Care Advisory Board Meeting
Monday, November 13, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400, Falls Church, VA
Gifted Education Advisory Board Meeting
Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400, Falls Church, VA
School Board Events:
Falls Church City Council
Reception in Honor of Elected Colleagues Leaving Office
Monday, November 13, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
City Hall, 300 Park Ave, Falls Church, VA
Arlington Annual Legislative Meeting
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 8:30 a.m.
2110 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22204
4th Floor
VSBA Annual Convention
Wednesday, November 15 – Friday, November 17
Williamsburg Lodge
310 S. England St.
Williamsburg, VA 23185
School Board Members: Jerrod Anderson, Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Tate Gould, David Ortiz, Lori Silverman, Kathleen Tysse
School Board Regular Meeting
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Chambers at City Hall
300 Park Ave., Falls Church, VA
Closed Meeting: Pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, Personnel under Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1), Staff Appointments, Staff Resignations, Staff Separation, and Advisory Committee Appointments
2nd Closed Meeting: Legal Matters under Section 2.2-371(A)(8) in particular consultation with legal counsel employed or retained by the public body regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel.
FCCPS School Board Advisory Committees Public Meeting Notice
ESOL Advisory Board Meeting
Monday, November 13, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400, Falls Church, VA
Day Care Advisory Board Meeting
Monday, November 13, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400, Falls Church, VA
Gifted Education Advisory Board Meeting
Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400, Falls Church, VA
School Board Events:
Falls Church City Council
Reception in Honor of Elected Colleagues Leaving Office
Monday, November 13, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
City Hall, 300 Park Ave, Falls Church, VA
Arlington Annual Legislative Meeting
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 8:30 a.m.
2110 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22204
4th Floor
VSBA Annual Convention
Wednesday, November 15 – Friday, November 17
Williamsburg Lodge
310 S. England St.
Williamsburg, VA 23185

FCCPS School Board Public Meeting Notice
School Board Members: Jerrod Anderson, Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Tate Gould, David Ortiz, Lori Silverman, Kathleen Tysse
FCCPS School Board Advisory Committees Public Meeting Notice
Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting
Monday, November 6, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
Jessie Thackrey Preschool
201 N. Cherry St., Falls Church, VA
Business in Education Partnership Council Meeting
Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400, Falls Church, VA
Health & Wellness Advisory Committee Meeting
Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400, Falls Church, VA
School Board Members: Jerrod Anderson, Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Tate Gould, David Ortiz, Lori Silverman, Kathleen Tysse
FCCPS School Board Advisory Committees Public Meeting Notice
Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting
Monday, November 6, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
Jessie Thackrey Preschool
201 N. Cherry St., Falls Church, VA
Business in Education Partnership Council Meeting
Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400, Falls Church, VA
Health & Wellness Advisory Committee Meeting
Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400, Falls Church, VA

FCCPS School Board Public Meeting Notice
School Board Members: Jerrod Anderson, Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Tate Gould, David Ortiz, Lori Silverman, Kathleen Tysse
School Board Town Hall
Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Berman Park by The Fields
236 Irving St., Falls Church, VA 22046
School Board/Student Town Hall Forum
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 9:54 – 10:31 AM (Mustang Block)
Meridian High School
121 Mustang Alley, Falls Church, VA 22043
School Board Members: Jerrod Anderson, Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Tate Gould, David Ortiz, Lori Silverman, Kathleen Tysse
School Board Town Hall
Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Berman Park by The Fields
236 Irving St., Falls Church, VA 22046
School Board/Student Town Hall Forum
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 9:54 – 10:31 AM (Mustang Block)
Meridian High School
121 Mustang Alley, Falls Church, VA 22043

The Falls Church School Board is meeting for its monthly Work Session tonight at 7:00 p.m. Topics: Legislative Priorities, Start Times and Early Release Wednesday, and Baseball Field Improvements. Watch the live stream: www.YouTube.com/@fccpsorg/streams


FCCPS School Board Public Meeting Notice
School Board Members: Jerrod Anderson, Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Tate Gould, David Ortiz, Lori Silverman, Kathleen Tysse
School Board Community Forum
Topic: Early Release Wednesdays
Sunday, October 22, 2023 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Falls Church Community Center
223 Little Falls St., Falls Church, VA
School Board Work Session, Special Meeting, and Closed Meeting
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Meet & Greet Interim Head of Secondary Schools at 6:30 PM followed by 7:00 PM Meeting
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400
Falls Church, VA 22046
Work Session Topics:
Legislative Priorities, School Start Times, and Early Release Wednesdays
Closed Meeting: Legal Matters under Section 2.2-371(A)(8) in particular consultation with legal counsel employed or retained by the public body regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel.
Event:
Falls Church City Public Schools IB Conference
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Hilton Garden Inn
706 W. Broad St., Falls Church
Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 8:30 – 9:15 AM
Meridian High School Auditorium
121 Mustang Alley, Falls Church
School Board Members: Jerrod Anderson, Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Tate Gould, David Ortiz, Lori Silverman, Kathleen Tysse
School Board Community Forum
Topic: Early Release Wednesdays
Sunday, October 22, 2023 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Falls Church Community Center
223 Little Falls St., Falls Church, VA
School Board Work Session, Special Meeting, and Closed Meeting
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Meet & Greet Interim Head of Secondary Schools at 6:30 PM followed by 7:00 PM Meeting
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400
Falls Church, VA 22046
Work Session Topics:
Legislative Priorities, School Start Times, and Early Release Wednesdays
Closed Meeting: Legal Matters under Section 2.2-371(A)(8) in particular consultation with legal counsel employed or retained by the public body regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel.
Event:
Falls Church City Public Schools IB Conference
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Hilton Garden Inn
706 W. Broad St., Falls Church
Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 8:30 – 9:15 AM
Meridian High School Auditorium
121 Mustang Alley, Falls Church

FCCPS School Board Public Meeting Notice
School Board Members: Jerrod Anderson, Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Tate Gould, David Ortiz, Lori Silverman, Kathleen Tysse
School Board Town Hall
Topic: Early Release Wednesdays
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 3:15 PM
Mount Daniel Elementary School
2328 N. Oak St., Falls Church, VA
School Board Community Forum
Topic: Early Release Wednesdays
Sunday, October 22, 2023 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Falls Church Community Center
223 Little Falls St., Falls Church, VA
FCCPS School Board Advisory Committees Public Meeting Notice
Day Care Advisory Board Meeting
Monday, October 16, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400, Falls Church, VA
School Board Members: Jerrod Anderson, Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Tate Gould, David Ortiz, Lori Silverman, Kathleen Tysse
School Board Town Hall
Topic: Early Release Wednesdays
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 3:15 PM
Mount Daniel Elementary School
2328 N. Oak St., Falls Church, VA
School Board Community Forum
Topic: Early Release Wednesdays
Sunday, October 22, 2023 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Falls Church Community Center
223 Little Falls St., Falls Church, VA
FCCPS School Board Advisory Committees Public Meeting Notice
Day Care Advisory Board Meeting
Monday, October 16, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400, Falls Church, VA

The Falls Church School Board is meeting for its Regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Topping the agenda is a presentation of School Action Plans for the year.
Watch the live stream at www.YouTube.com/@fccpsorg/streams


FCCPS School Board Public Meeting Notice
School Board Members: Jerrod Anderson, Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Tate Gould, David Ortiz, Lori Silverman, Kathleen Tysse
School Board Regular Meeting
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Chambers at City Hall
300 Park Ave., Falls Church, VA
Closed Meeting: Pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, Personnel under Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1), Staff Appointments, Staff Resignations, Advisory Committee Appointments; and Student Matters under Section 2.2-3711 (A)(2), Non-resident Tuition Students
2nd Closed Meeting: Legal Matters under Section 2.2-371(A)(8) in particular consultation with legal counsel employed or retained by the public body regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel.
School Board Town Hall
Topic: School Start Times
Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Meridian High School
121 Mustang Alley, Falls Church, VA
School Board Members: Jerrod Anderson, Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Tate Gould, David Ortiz, Lori Silverman, Kathleen Tysse
School Board Regular Meeting
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Chambers at City Hall
300 Park Ave., Falls Church, VA
Closed Meeting: Pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, Personnel under Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1), Staff Appointments, Staff Resignations, Advisory Committee Appointments; and Student Matters under Section 2.2-3711 (A)(2), Non-resident Tuition Students
2nd Closed Meeting: Legal Matters under Section 2.2-371(A)(8) in particular consultation with legal counsel employed or retained by the public body regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel.
School Board Town Hall
Topic: School Start Times
Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Meridian High School
121 Mustang Alley, Falls Church, VA

FCCPS School Board Public Meeting Notice
School Board Members: Jerrod Anderson, Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Tate Gould, David Ortiz, Lori Silverman, Kathleen Tysse
School Board Community Forum
Topic: Early Release Wednesdays
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Oak Street Elementary
601 S. Oak St., Falls Church, VA
FCCPS School Board Advisory Committees Public Meeting Notice
Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting
Monday, October 2, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400, Falls Church, VA
School Board Members: Jerrod Anderson, Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Tate Gould, David Ortiz, Lori Silverman, Kathleen Tysse
School Board Community Forum
Topic: Early Release Wednesdays
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Oak Street Elementary
601 S. Oak St., Falls Church, VA
FCCPS School Board Advisory Committees Public Meeting Notice
Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting
Monday, October 2, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400, Falls Church, VA

The Falls Church School Board is meeting for its September Work Session tonight at 7:00 p.m. The main topic tonight will be the Annual Fall Data Presentation.
Watch live: www.YouTube.com/@fccpsorg/streams


FCCPS School Board Public Meeting Notice
School Board Members: Jerrod Anderson, Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Tate Gould, David Ortiz, Lori Silverman, Kathleen Tysse
School Board Work Session & Closed Meeting
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste., 400
Falls Church, VA 22046
Closed Meeting: Pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, Legal Matters under Section 2.2-371(A)(8) in particular consultation with legal counsel employed or retained by the public body regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel.
Town Halls with FCCPS Staff
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 2:15 PM
Jessie Thackrey Preschool
Giraffe Room
201 N. Cherry St., Falls Church, VA 22046
FCCPS School Board Advisory Committees Public Meeting Notice
Gifted Education Advisory Committee Meeting
Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
Media Center (Rm 201) Meridian High School
121 Mustang Alley, Falls Church, VA 22043
School Board Members: Jerrod Anderson, Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Tate Gould, David Ortiz, Lori Silverman, Kathleen Tysse
School Board Work Session & Closed Meeting
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste., 400
Falls Church, VA 22046
Closed Meeting: Pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, Legal Matters under Section 2.2-371(A)(8) in particular consultation with legal counsel employed or retained by the public body regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel.
Town Halls with FCCPS Staff
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 2:15 PM
Jessie Thackrey Preschool
Giraffe Room
201 N. Cherry St., Falls Church, VA 22046
FCCPS School Board Advisory Committees Public Meeting Notice
Gifted Education Advisory Committee Meeting
Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
Media Center (Rm 201) Meridian High School
121 Mustang Alley, Falls Church, VA 22043

Due to the expected arrival of potential Tropical Storm Ophelia, The Falls Church Festival has been moved to Sunday from 10.- 4. To accommodate the move, the Run for the Schools will start at 9 a.m. Sunday - one hour later than scheduled!
Packet Pickup Details: www.fcedf.org


As of 12:30 p.m., buses have not yet arrived at Jessie Thackrey Preschool.
Please expect students to arrive home at least 15-20 minutes late this afternoon.


Secondary Campus Riders of Bus E and L - beginning TOMORROW morning, Wednesday, September 20, Bus E and L will arrive earlier so that students can arrive at school on time. Check out the new bus stop times for Bus E & L. www.fccps.org/bus


FCCPS School Board Public Meeting Notice
School Board Members: Jerrod Anderson, Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Tate Gould, David Ortiz, Lori Silverman, Kathleen Tysse
FCCPS School Board Advisory Committees Public Meeting Notice
ESOL Advisory Committee Meeting
Monday, September 18, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400, Falls Church, VA
Health & Wellness Advisory Committee Meeting
Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400, Falls Church, VA
Town Halls with FCCPS Staff
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 3:15 PM
Secondary Campus (Meridian HS and Henderson MS)
Topic: School Start Times
Learning Stairs
121 Mustang Alley, Falls Church, VA 22043
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 3:15 PM
Oak St. Elementary School
Topic: Early Release Wednesdays
Library
601 S. Oak St., Falls Church, VA 22046
Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 4:15 PM
Mount Daniel Elementary School
Topic: Early Release Wednesdays
Library
2328 N. Oak St., Falls Church, VA 22046
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 2:15 PM
Jessie Thackrey Preschool
Topic: Early Release Wednesdays
Giraffe Room
201 N. Cherry St., Falls Church, VA 22046
School Board Members: Jerrod Anderson, Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Tate Gould, David Ortiz, Lori Silverman, Kathleen Tysse
FCCPS School Board Advisory Committees Public Meeting Notice
ESOL Advisory Committee Meeting
Monday, September 18, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400, Falls Church, VA
Health & Wellness Advisory Committee Meeting
Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400, Falls Church, VA
Town Halls with FCCPS Staff
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 3:15 PM
Secondary Campus (Meridian HS and Henderson MS)
Topic: School Start Times
Learning Stairs
121 Mustang Alley, Falls Church, VA 22043
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 3:15 PM
Oak St. Elementary School
Topic: Early Release Wednesdays
Library
601 S. Oak St., Falls Church, VA 22046
Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 4:15 PM
Mount Daniel Elementary School
Topic: Early Release Wednesdays
Library
2328 N. Oak St., Falls Church, VA 22046
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 2:15 PM
Jessie Thackrey Preschool
Topic: Early Release Wednesdays
Giraffe Room
201 N. Cherry St., Falls Church, VA 22046

The Falls Church School Board will hold its Regular Monthly Meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m. You can watch the web stream live at www.YouTube.com/@fccpsorg/streams


Update to our previous message -
Power has been restored to all FCCPS schools as well as the central Falls Church area.