The FCCPS Friday FINAL Lookahead is out. Given the latest Health Metrics:
Cohort 1 will remain in Hybrid Instruction next week
Cohort 2 and Cohort 3 will remain in Virtual Instruction next week.
The original GMHS is having a Yard Sale on Saturday, January 9 from 9:00 am through Noon on the Leesburg Pike side of the building (Entrance 2). The sale will be 100% outside, and no one will be able to enter the school. Face coverings and physical distancing are required.
Items for sale include athletic uniforms, trophies, old yearbooks, classroom items, adult desks, bookshelves, filing cabinets of all shapes and sizes, and more. Anyone who wants a large piece of furniture has to request it by noon on Friday so that it may be brought outside. See the inventory list for all items that are on sale -
Only cash and credit cards will be accepted for payment. Proceeds from the Yard Sale will go to the Legacy Grove at the new high school.
The FCCPS Wednesday Lookahead is out. Given the latest Health Metrics it is likely Cohort 1 will remains in Hybrid Instruction next week, with Cohort 2 and Cohort 3 remaining in Virtual Instruction. A final decision comes Friday.
Tonight's Mustang Boys Varsity Basketball game against Central-Woodstock has been rescheduled to next Wednesday @ 6pm.
The Mustang Boys JV Basketball will play tonight as scheduled. Tip off at 6pm. Watch the webstream: http://bit.ly/MustangsYouTube
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.
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
Please read Principal Hills' newsletter, The Mustang Spirit, https://www.smore.com/jn25c. Have a wonderful winter break!
The long-awaited online auction of GMHS surplus and memorabilia is Dec. 21-28. Watch this space on Monday for the 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.
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!
The FCCPS 2021-2022 School Calendar is approved and available for downloading! School to start 1 week before Labor Day, includes a 2-week Winter Break, and observes more holidays!
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
Save the date!
With COVID Metrics moving from bad to worse, Falls Church City Public Schools will remain in an All-Virtual instruction model until after the Winter Break. Dr. Noonan made the announcement in a letter to staff and families Wednesday afternoon. https://bit.ly/fccpsreopen1202
No matter where you are next week, staring Monday, join FCCPS in celebrating 15 Days of Joy to finish out 2020 on a positive note.
The original George Mason High School will be open to the public
for a community walk-through. Sat, Nov 28 and Sun, Dec 27 9:00 am-3:00 p.m. Register here. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGiTfAlbfOKCX3jd9GWSW_lviOI-QFsDtJCFo0ItyuqY0BNQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Nominate FCCPS Employees for Awards Recognize someone who makes a difference. + Support Staff Employee of the Year + Professional Specialist of the Year + FCEF Teacher of the Year Nomination Packets available https://www.fccps.org/o/fccps/page/employee-recognition-awards
FCCPS Internet Outage - FCCPS is experiencing a widespread internet outage. IT is working to restore service. We appreciate your patience.