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			<title>FCCPS Morning Announcements - June 13th</title>
			<description>FCCPS Morning Announcements - June 13th</description>
			<author>John Brett</author>
			<pubdate>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:20:00 -0400</pubdate>
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FCCPS Morning Announcements - Thursday, June 13th
 
 


 
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 Thursday, June 13, 2013




  


 
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GMHS Class of 2013 Celebrates the End and a Beginning
 Congratulations to the George Mason Class of 2013, Mason's newest alumni. 33 students earned the distinction of being George Mason Valedictory Scholars by maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 4.0 or better throughout their high school years. 45 students received the George Mason Scholar Award for maintaining a 3.85 average plus a high school program of 25 credits including multiple college preparatory and International Baccalaureate courses.
 NPR Reporter, GMHS alum and FCCPS dad, Peter Overby delivered the Commencement Address.    GMHS on Google + &gt;&gt;   FCCPS on Facebook &gt;&gt;   VIDEO of Commencement Ceremonies &gt;&gt; 




  


 
 
Last Day to Register!  June 29th: Community Visioning
 The future of our public schools is everyone's business! The whole community is invited and encouraged to participate in the Falls Church Community Visioning Program on June 29th.
 This program will design a shared vision for our schools that meets the needs of all students and our whole community. Public schools belong to the whole community, and we need your input.      The leadership of Falls Church City Public Schools wants to hear from you!
 Everyone in the community is invited and encouraged to get involved in the Community Visioning Program.
 REGISTER HERE &gt;&gt; 
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   FCCPS Photos/John Wesley Brett, Marybeth Connelly (inset)  
One Year Down, Twelve More to Go!
 When we first met Colleen and John last September (left), they were excited, big-eyed, but  shy kindergarteners trying to figure it all out on the first day at Mount Daniel School.
 Today, they are a confidant girl and boy and as excited about the last day of school as they are moving to first grade next year.
 Congratulations to all our students...moving on up!
 Have a GREAT summer!
  




  


 
 
FCCPS School Board Will See 2 Returning and 3 New Members in January
 Barring an extraordinary occurrence during the November General election, the next Falls Church City School Board will see three new members and two current members returning for various terms.
 Five candidates are certified to run for the five available seats. The three new candidates are former Falls Church Chamber of Commerce Chair and FCCPS parent, Michael Ankuma, D.C. Public Schools employee and FCCPS parent Margaret Ward, and former Falls Church City Councilman Lawrence Webb.
 Two candidates are running to return to the board: John Lawrence for a full term, and current board chair Susan Kearney who will fill the  remaining two-years of the unexpired term of Joan Wodiska who resigned in January.
  




  


 
 
  Today's Calendar
   7:30 a.m. - Mary Ellen Henderson Middle (A Day) - Early Dismissal 12:00 p.m.      + 10:30 a.m. - Awards Assembly    8:00 a.m. - George Mason High (ODD Day) - Early Dismissal 10:00 a.m.      + EXAMS: Block 1 - 8:00 a.m.    8:35 a.m. - Mt. Daniel School - Early Dismissal - 1:05 p.m.      + Preschool Graduation - (MD) - 10:30 a.m.     8:35 a.m. - Thomas Jefferson Elementary (T Day) - Early Dismissal - 1:15 p.m.      + FIELD TRIP: 4th Grade Picnic - 9:00 a.m. (Cherry Hill)
  




  


 
 
Caught on the Web:
  VIDEO: Mason Robotics Team 1418 Year End Feature (right)
 VIDEO: School Board Meeting - June 11, 2013
 Mason Breaks Record with State Title 6-Peat - News-Press
 &lsquo;Stangs Get &lsquo;Revenge,&rsquo; Win State Title - News-Press
 Mason Boys &amp; Girls Tennis Win State Titles - News-Press
 Mason Alum Smirniotopoulos Receives VaTech Skelton Award - Lasso Online
  




  


 
   Photo Courtesy/Carol Sly  
Summer's Here! Bored Yet? SAVE THESE DATES!
 Before your FCCPS student utters those famous early summer words "I'm bored..." mark your calendar with these free Cherry Hill Park Summer Concert Series dates, sponsored by City of Falls Church and Village Preservation &amp; Improvement Society:
     + 6/20 -  Falls Church Concert Band -- favorite marches and more       + 6/27 - Mike Thornton and Project Natale -- kickin' jazz with cool vocals       + 7/4 - The Apple Core -- very popular local band performing Beatles hits (at GM before fireworks)       + 7/11 -  Lu and the Blues Crew -- featuring GM alum, recent grads and current students       + 7/18 - Andrew Acosta and the New Old Time String Band -- roots music with local themes       + 7/25 -  Mama Tried -- Randy Barrett and Dede Wyland performing bluegrass       + 8/1 - Tom Nichols and Dan Chadburn -- folk, country and pop
   Chesterbook Living Classroom Workday - June 15 - 9:00 a.m. 
 The Chesterbrook Living Classroom was created in collaboration between Lands and Waters and the City of Falls Church Department of Public Utilities to restore several acres by planting native trees and bushes to reduce stormwater runoff, create natural habitat, and provide educational experiences for students.
 Work will include mulching, weeding, planting, and trail maintenance.
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			<title>FCCPS Morning Announcements - June 12th</title>
			<description>FCCPS Morning Announcements - June 12th</description>
			<author>John Brett</author>
			<pubdate>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:20:00 -0400</pubdate>
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FCCPS Morning Announcements - Tuesday, June 11th
 
 


 
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 Wednesday, June 12, 2013




  


 
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Game, Set, Crunch! Mason Tennis Courts Resurfacing Underway
 Plans to arrive early on the weekend for an open court at George Mason High School's tennis courts will have to wait . . . for a few weeks.
 The long awaited reconstruction and resurfacing of the home courts for the VHSL Champion Mustangs began in earnest earlier this week. Last fall a new drainage system for the courts was installed and now the refurbishment of the courts themselves progressing.
 Weather permitting, work is scheduled to be completed in mid-July.
  




  


 
 
School Board Meeting RECAP - VIEW AGENDA
   FCCPS Photo/John Wesley Brett   Members of the 2013 VHSL State Championship girls soccer team were among a throng of spring student athletes congratulated by the FCCPS School Board last night. Athletes representing the VHSL State Championship boys soccer and boys and girls tennis teams as well as the highly successful track team recapped their seasons at the beginning of last night's meeting.
   8:15 p.m. - Regular Session (City Hall)       + Annual Reports to the Board      + EPED Assignments      + Advisory Committee Appointments - Approved      + Student Matters: Interrupted Residence - Approved      + Students Matters: Nonresident Tuition Student - Approved      + Approval of Federal Program Assurances - Approved      + Approval of Extended Day Care Fees - Approved      + 2013 VSBA Media Honor Roll Resolutions - Approved      + World Languages Textbook Review &amp; Adoption - Approved      + President's Listening Tour Update      + Update on RFP for Bus Cameras      + Legislation Request to VSBA Regarding Buses - Approved      + Legislation Request to VSBA Regarding Remote Participation by Public Body - Approved      + Legislation Request to VSBA Regarding a Pilot Model Virtual Learning Program - Approved       + Legistration Request to VSBA Regarding an Evaluation and Cost Benefit Analysis - Approved      + First Reading on Bylaw 2.23 - Approved      + Construction Update      + Authorization of Superintendent to Hire Staff - Approved      + FCCPS Long Range Projections      + Monthly Budget Status Report      + 2013-2014 School Board Calendar      + Approval of Minutes of May 7, 2013 - Approved
  




  


 
 
FCCPS Food Services and MEH "Husky Chef" Competition Receive National Recognition
 The national food service industry trade journals the Viewpoint and Food Management Magazine     are featuring Mary Ellen Henderson's innovative "Husky Chef" student culinary arts competition. Modeled after the popular TV show "Iron Chef" the students in 7th grade Family and Consumer Science (FACS) had the challenge of creating a dish that fit within the USDA school lunch guidelines.
 The program, under the direction of FACS teacher Jeff Buck, Food Services Director Richard Kane and Operations Manager Niki Wisemiller has also won a CYE Creative Excellence Award from the Virginia Department of Education. Presentation of that award is tomorrow in Richmond.
 Viewpoint &gt;&gt; 
 Food Management Magazine &gt;&gt;




  


 
   FCCPS Photo/Marybeth Connelly 
 SAVE THE DATE: Run for the School '14 - Sunday, September 8
 Need a goal to inspire your summer exercise routine?  Set your sights on the Falls Church Education Foundation's "Run for the Schools 5K and 1 mile walk" scheduled for  Sunday, September 8th in conjunction with the City of Falls Church Fall Festival.
 Registration is open now! &gt;&gt; 
 There are early bird rates, so  register soon! Form a team. Register your whole family.  All proceeds benefit FCCPS and FCEF programs.
 More Information, contact Debbie Hiscott: dhiscott@fcedf.org. 
  




  


 
 
  Today's Calendar
   7:30 a.m. - Mary Ellen Henderson Middle (B Day) - Early Dismissal 12:00 p.m.    8:00 a.m. - George Mason High (ODD Day) - Early Dismissal 12:30 p.m.      + EXAMS: Block 2 - 8:00 a.m.      + EXAMS: Block 4 - 10:30 a.m.      + Graduation Rehearsal - 12:30 p.m. (GM)    8:35 a.m. - Mt. Daniel School - Early Dismissal - 1:05 p.m.     8:35 a.m. - Thomas Jefferson Elementary (S Day) - Early Dismissal - 1:15 p.m.      + FIELD TRIP: 4th Grade Picnic - 9:00 a.m. (Cherry Hill)
   5:00 p.m. - George Mason Class of 2013 Graduation (D.A.R. Constitution Hall)  11:15 p.m. - All Night Graduation Celebration (GM) 
  




  


 
 
Caught on the Web:
 As Deadline Passes, 6 Certified to Seek 4 F.C. City Council Seats - News-Press
 Falls Church Now the Fastest Growing Region in Northern Virginia - Patch
  




  


 
  
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			<title>FCCPS Morning Announcements - June 11th</title>
			<description>FCCPS Morning Announcements - June 11th</description>
			<author>John Brett</author>
			<pubdate>Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:20:00 -0400</pubdate>
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FCCPS Morning Announcements - Tuesday, June 11th
 
 


 
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 Tuesday, June 11, 2013




  


 
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 A Little Rain + A Lotta Mud + Food = "Greatest Field Day Ever"
 As Mary Ellen Henderson students headed to school on Monday, many were concerned the annual end of year Field Day might be cancelled because of rain.
 To their delight dozens of brightly colored obstacles, a dunking booth, food vendors and a throng of hearty staff and volunteers were  waiting on them - ready for a day of fun!
 Muddy fun!
 MORE PHOTOS @mehms &gt;&gt; 
  




  


 
 
Mason's Menon Wins Cappie Award
 George Mason High School&rsquo;s Vijay Menon won a Cappies Award at Sunday night's gala Cappies Ceremonies at the Kennedy Center.
 Menon won best &ldquo;featured actor&rdquo; in a play, for his "sidesplitting" role as Hermes in Mason&rsquo;s production last fall of &ldquo;Xanadu.&rdquo;
 Four other nominees were up for the role in a vote taken by hundreds of high school voting Cappies critics from throughout the Washington, D.C. Metro area.




  


 
 
School Board Meeting Tonight - VIEW AGENDA
     7:30 p.m. - Work Session (City Hall)      +  Budget Process
   8:00 p.m. - Closed Session (City Hall)      + Personnel
   8:15 p.m. - Regular Session (City Hall) - Live Webstream (Silverlight)      + Recognition of Spring Athletes      + Annual Reports to the Board      + EPED Assignments      + Advisory Committee Appointments      + Student Matters: Interrupted Residence      + Students Matters: Nonresident Tuition Student      + Approval of Federal Program Assurances      + Approval of Extended Day Care Fees      + 2013 VSBA Media Honor Roll Resolutions      + World Languages Textbook Review &amp; Adoption      + President's Listening Tour Update      + Update on RFP for Bus Cameras      + Legislation Request to VSBA Regarding Buses      + Legislation Request to VSBA Regarding Remote Participation by Public Body      + First Reading on Bylaw 2.23      + Construction Update      + Authorization of Superintendent to Hire Staff      + FCCPS Long Range Projections      + Monthly Budget Status Report      + 2013-2014 School Board Calendar      + Approval of Minutes of May 7, 2013
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   FCCPS Photo/Marybeth Connelly  
Falls Church Education Spring Gala Nets $80,000
 The Falls Church Education Foundation (FCEF)  brought     in a record-breaking $80,000 in net revenue at its 9th Annual Gala in May at the     Washington Golf &amp; Country Club. The newly formatted event also resulted in a record number     of ticket sales, donations and sponsorships, helping mark this year&rsquo;s Gala as one of the     Foundation&rsquo;s most successful.
 The money&mdash;raised through ticket sales, sponsorships, donations, and live and silent auctions&mdash;            will help fund a variety of school programs as well as Science, Technology, Engineering and Math             (STEM) curriculum from the elementary level through high school.
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  Today's Calendar
   7:30 a.m. - Mary Ellen Henderson Middle (A Day)    8:00 a.m. - George Mason High (EVEN Day) - Early Dismissal 12:30 p.m.      + EXAMS: Block 5 - 8:00 a.m.      + EXAMS: Block 7 - 10:30 a.m.      + FIELD DAY - Seniors - 9:00 a.m.      + Cap &amp; Gown Distribution - 12:30 p.m.    8:35 a.m. - Mt. Daniel School     8:35 a.m. - Thomas Jefferson Elementary (R Day)      + NOT A FIELD TRIP: 2nd Grade Picnic - 9:00 a.m. (Moved to TJ because of wet weather. Bring sandwich and food to share.           Volunteers still needed.)
   5:30 p.m. - MEH 7th Grade Red Carpet Dance (MEH)    7:30 p.m. - School Board Work Session (City Hall)    8:15 p.m. - School Board Regular Meeting (City Hall)
  




  


 
  
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			<title>FCCPS Morning Announcements - June 10th</title>
			<description>FCCPS Morning Announcements - June 10th</description>
			<author>John Brett</author>
			<pubdate>Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:20:00 -0400</pubdate>
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FCCPS Morning Announcements - Monday, June 10th
 
 


 
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 Monday, June 10, 2013




  


 
 
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HISTORY: Mason Girls 1st with 6 Consecutive VHSL Soccer Cups
 The George Mason Girls Soccer team has become the first team ever to win six consecutive VHSL state soccer titles. The latest win is a 4-0 victory over Stuarts Draft. Two of the three goals came just after halftime with Claire Trevisan and Ava Roth striking within two minutes of each other. Camille Rice and Ella Howard added the other to scores for the win.  In the post season, the Lady Mustangs posted scoring of 44-2 and a season record of 22-4. PHOTOS: Mason vs Radford, VHSL Semifinal &gt;&gt;
   FCCPS Photo/Marybeth Connelly
Mason Boys Recapture VHSL Gold, Redemption
 The George Mason Boys Soccer team returns to Falls Church as VHSL State Champions this year with a 2-1 victory over Stonewall Jackson-Quicksburg. SJ-Q had not lost a game all year, including a victory over Mason in the Region B championship. Freshman Raheem Lawal scored just 3 minutes into the game and Patrick Perredo later added another in the Mason effort.
  
 PHOTOS: Mason vs Galax, VHSL Semifinal &gt;&gt;
  
Caught On The Web . . . Mason Soccer at VHSL
 Soccer:  VHSL Boys Soccer Grid  VHSL Girls Soccer Grid   Girls&rsquo; Soccer: Camille Rice, George Mason claim record sixth straight Virginia A title - Washington Post  Cougars' firepower falls short in title game - Staunton News Leader   Boys&rsquo; Soccer: George Mason topples unbeaten Stonewall Jackson-Quicksburg for Virginia A title - Washington Post  Virginia Soccer: Mason Boys, Girls Advance to State Championship Game - Patch  Radford Girls Soccer Loses to George Mason - WSET-TV  Galax falls to George Mason in Group A boys soccer semifinal - Roanoke Times  Boys&rsquo; Soccer: George Mason tops Galax to advance to Virginia A state final - Washington Post  George Mason Reaches A Title Game - Washington Post  All-Met Girls Soccer Team Honorable Mention - Calire Trevisan - Washington Post  All-Met Girls Soccer Team Honorable Mention - Raheem Lawal, Cole Hinson - Washington Post
   FCCPS Photo/Tom Horn
Mason Boys Tennis Captures 4th Consecutive VHSL Title
 The George Mason Boys Tennis Team needed only five games in the finals to add their 16th VHSL State Championship trophy to the Mustang case. The Mustangs shut out Glenvar 5-0 in the finals. This is the 4th consecutive state title and the 8th in the last 10 years.
   Photo Courtesy/Christine Jones
Mason Girls Tennis Captures Singles, Doubles, Team  VHSL Titles
 The George Mason Girls Tennis Team took last year's 'rebuilding year' to heart; from a 6-7 2012 season, to winning it all in 2013. The Lady Mustangs defeated Radford 5-3 in the Group A finals. The title is the fourth overall for George Mason, and its first since 1988. George Mason also won championships in 1983, 1987, and 1988.
 In addition, Mason's Mauney sisters, Kynadi and Carrinton, (inset) led the march to bring home the 2013 VHSL Girls Doubles Tennis trophy defeating a pair of sisters from Gate City High School, 6-2, 6-4.
 The win completed a George Mason tennis trifecta: Girls Singles, Doubles and Team championships in the same year!
 In 2012, the George Mason Boys team accomplished the same feat.
Caught On The Web . . . Mason Tennis at VHSL
 Tennis:  VHSL Girls Doubles Grid   VHSL Girls Team Grid
 VHSL Boys Team Grid  Glenvar Boys fall to familiar foe in Group A tennis state final - Roanoke Times  Gate City doubles teams denied in Group A finals - Kingsport Times News  Radford Girls fall in George Mason in state tennis final - Roanoke Times   George Mason Upends Gate City in Pair of 5-1 State Tennis Finals Wins - Tri Cities Sports  Gate City Boys and Girls tennis teams lose in state semifinals - Kingsport Times News




  


 
   FCCPS Photo/John Wesley Brett  
Changing of the Guard and Shirts and Hats and Mugs
 Assistant Principals Jeanne Seabridge and Tim Guy exchange school spirit wear, accessories and best wishes in advance of exchanging their jobs and all that goes with it.
 Beginning next school year, Seabridge will be joining Ty Byrd's team at George Mason as Tim Guy moves, along with the entire 8th grade, to Mary Ellen Henderson to team up with Seidah Ashshaheed.
  




  


 
   FCCPS Photo/Julie Huber 
Thanks to the T.J. Safety Patrol
 The reliable, helpful members of the Thomas Jefferson Elementary Safety Patrol enjoyed an end-of-the-year picnic at Cherry Hill Park.
 Falls Church Police Officer James Brooks thanked the students for their service to others, and encouraged them to come back again next year.
  




  


 
 
SAVE THE DATES: July 22-25  2013 FCCFA Pre-Season Football Camp
 In conjunction with the George Mason Mustangs, the Falls Church City Football Association  has opened  registration for   the 2013 Pre-season Football Camp, July 22-25 from 6:00 p.m. - 8 p.m., rain or shine.
 All youth aged 7-16 who are interested in flag or full contact football are welcome.
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  Today's Calendar
   7:30 a.m. - Mary Ellen Henderson Middle (B Day)      + Field Day     8:00 a.m. - George Mason High (ODD Day) - Early Dismissal 12:30 p.m.      + EXAMS: Block 3 - 8:00 a.m.      + EXAMS: Block 6 - 10:30 a.m.      + FIELD TRIP: Kings Dominion - (Seniors)    8:35 a.m. - Mt. Daniel School     8:35 a.m. - Thomas Jefferson Elementary (E Day)      + ASSEMBLY: 2nd Grade Closing Assembly -10:00 a.m.
   4:00 p.m. - MEH "Countdown to Summer" Signing Party (Spectrum)    6:30 p.m. - Extended Day Care Advisory Board (4P)
  




  


 
  
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			<title>FCCPS Morning Announcements - June 7th</title>
			<description>FCCPS Morning Announcements - June 7th</description>
			<author>John Brett</author>
			<pubdate>Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:20:00 -0400</pubdate>
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 Friday, June 7, 2013




  


 
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Mason Picks Up  More Tennis Hardware from VHSL Tournament
 Freshman Mariam Salakaia  picked up the 2013 VHSL Girls Singles Tennis Championship title Thursday in dominating form - crusing through a semifinal match 6-0, 6-0 before finishing the day with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Rosa Smith of Gate City.
 Senior Tommy Weber, who picked up the 2012 VHSL Boys Doubles Tennis Championship title last year (with Karl Campanella-Dysart), knocked out Glenvar's Igor Ponjavic 6-4, 6-4 on Thurday before falling to Gate City's John Ferguson 7-5, 6-0 in the the finals.
 Mason has Girls Doubles and Boys and Girls Team semifinal matches today.
Mason at The VHSL Today
 11:00 a.m. - Mason vs Gate City - VHSL Semifinal (Girls Team  Tennis) MAP      + N-Dor Tennis Club, 3622 Aerial Way Dr SW, Roanoke, VA  11:00 a.m. - Mason vs Gate City - VHSL Semifinal (Boys Team Tennis) MAP      + Sun Tennis Center, 5840 Starkey Rd., Roanoke, VA    1:00 p.m. - Mason vs Rappahannock - VHSL Semifinal (Girls Doubles Tennis) MAP      + N-Dor Tennis Club, 3622 Aerial Way Dr SW, Roanoke, VA
  
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Preschool Peer Partner Registration
 Several spaces are open in the Mt. Daniel Preschool for peer partners. Applications are being accepted this summer  for students who are ages 3 and 4 by September 30th.
 Interviews and assessments will be done throughout the summer. 
 More information is on the Mt. Daniel website &gt;&gt;Contact Erin Eilers or the Mt. Daniel office to request a registration packet.
  




  


 
   Photo Courtesy/Shaun Dakin 
Don't Worry Mom . . . It's Only Temporary!
 Tattoos seem to have surpassed face painting of late as the "gotta have" choice of kids these days. Or at least it seemed that way during the Thomas Jefferson Elementary 3rd grade picnic yesterday at Cherry Hill Park. Yes there was face painting,too, mustaches mainly, and tons of bubbles, hula hoops, pizza, watermelon . . .and smiles.
  




  


 
 
FCEF Seeks Board of Director Members
  Are you interested in putting your talents to work to benefit FCCPS?  Consider working with a talented Board of Directors to support our schools through the Falls Church Education Foundation.
 Please contact the vice chair of the board, Mona Johnston, monajohnston@verizon.net for more information and/or to express your interest.
  




  


 
 
Mary Riley Styles Summer Reading Programs
 Keep your children busy all summer with the Mary Riley Styles Public Library Summer Reading Programs.
 For More Information: Click the program below that interests you most.
 Beneath the Surface - (Teen Program for ages 12-18)
 Dig Into Reading - (Program for all ages - PreSchool-18)
 
  
  




  


 
 
  Today's Calendar
   7:30 a.m. - Mary Ellen Henderson Middle (A Day)    8:00 a.m. - George Mason High (EVEN Day)      + Fire Drill Picnic - 10:45 a.m.      + Senior Service Project - Senior Courtyard    8:35 a.m. - Mt. Daniel School     8:35 a.m. - Thomas Jefferson Elementary (G Day)
 11:00 a.m. - Mason vs Gate City - VHSL Semifinal (Girls Team  Tennis) MAP      + N-Dor Tennis Club, 3622 Aerial Way Dr SW, Roanoke, VA  11:00 a.m. - Mason vs Gate City - VHSL Semifinal (Boys Team Tennis) MAP      + Sun Tennis Center, 5840 Starkey Rd., Roanoke, VA    1:00 p.m. - Mason vs Rappahannock - VHSL Semifinal (Girls Doubles Tennis)  MAP      + N-Dor Tennis Club, 3622 Aerial Way Dr SW, Roanoke, VA
  
Saturday's Calendar
   9:00 a.m. - VHSL Finals (Girls Team  Tennis) TBD    9:00 a.m. - VHSL Finals (Boys Team  Tennis) TBD    12:00 p.m. - VHSL Finals (Girls Doubles Tennis) TBD  12:00 p.m. - Mason vs Galax VHSL Semifinal (Boys Soccer) MAP    2:00 p.m. -  Mason vs. Radford VHSL Semifinal (Girls Soccer) MAP
  
Sunday's Calendar
 10:00 a.m. - VHSL Finals (Boys Soccer) TBD  12:00 p.m. - VHSL Finals  (Girls Soccer) TBD    5:00 p.m. - Senior Reflections and Senior Dinner (GM)
 
 This weekend all over town, starting with FIRSTFriday concerts tonight, Farmer&rsquo;s Market Blues on Saturday morning, movies, panel discussions, children's concert at the library, an all-day concert in Cherry Hill Park, ending with Brunch at Mad Fox on Sunday. 
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Caught on the Web:
 George Mason Girls' Soccer Sets Sights on State-Record 6th Straight Virginia A Title - Washington Post
 Boys Head to States After Losing Region Title - News-Press
 George Mason eliminates ACHS in regional boys tennis finals - Times-Virginian




  


 
  
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			<title>FCCPS Morning Announcements - June 6th</title>
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			<author>John Brett</author>
			<pubdate>Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:20:00 -0400</pubdate>
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FCCPS Morning Announcements - Thursday, June 6th
 
 


 
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 Thursday, June 6, 2013




  


 
   FCCPS Photo/Jeanne Seabridge  
Jack and the Megalodon
 Mary Ellen Henderson fifth grade students welcomed parents to their classrooms this week for Sea Creature Night.
 After learning about the ocean in science class, they built their own realistic 3-D sea creature models, each with at least one  moving part.  This year parents were invited to appreciate the wide variety of fish, crustaceans, and other sea life.




  


 
 
You're Invited!  June 29th: Community Visioning
 The future of our public schools is everyone's business and the whole community is invited and encouraged to participate in the Falls Church Community Visioning Program on June 29th.
 Public schools belong to the whole community, and we need your input. This program will design a shared vision for our schools that meets the needs of all students and our whole community. The leadership of Falls Church City Public Schools wants to hear from you!
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First Look at the New "Big School"
 Mount Daniel School first graders took a field trip to Thomas Jefferson Elementary yesterday to check out their new digs. Imagine their surprise to see a few hallways with no ceilings and moving boxes stacked all around. But as the tour wound its way through the halls of their new school, a few found themselves relieved that, despite all of the renovation and construction work, the water fountains are still working!
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MEHMS 2013 Field Day   Needs  Adult Volunteers
 Parents are still  needed to man fun field day stations during the Mary Ellen Henderson Field Day on Monday, June 10.
 Morning or afternoon shifts are available.
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 If you have any questions, email Melissa.Surrette@yahoo.com
  
MEH "Countdown to Summer"
 On Monday, after Field Day MEH students are meeting in the Spectrum Building Courtyard just outside of Sweet Frog to sign Field Day T-shirts and Yearbooks! (Sharpie pens, music and fun with friends provided! Come in your t-shirt.)
 Sweet Frog, Panera and Mad Fox will donate a portion of any food purchases between 4 - 6 pm to the MEH PTA to fund teacher wish lists and classroom grants.
 Kids, bring spending money for Sweet Frog.  Parents, enjoy some peace and quiet at Mad Fox or Panera during the party, or bring the whole family for an early dinner!     
  




  


 
 
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 Mason Girls Clinch 6th-Straight Region B Championship - News-Press
  




  


 
 
  Today's Calendar
   7:30 a.m. - Mary Ellen Henderson Middle (B Day)      + FIELD TRIP: Burke Lake - 6th Grade - 9:00 a.m.    8:00 a.m. - George Mason High (ODD Day)
     + TESTING: Block 7  Senior Exam - 8:00 a.m.      + TESTING: Make Up Session - 11:15 a.m.    8:35 a.m. - Mt. Daniel School     8:35 a.m. - Thomas Jefferson Elementary (I Day)      + FIELD TRIP: 3rd Grade Picnic (Cherry Hill) - 9:00 a.m.      + ASSEMBLY: 4th Grade Closing Assembly - 9:00 a.m.      + TESTING: STAR Reading
   9:00 a.m. - Mason's Tommy Weber at VHSL Semifinal (Boys Singles Tennis) MAP    9:00 a.m. - Mason's Mariam Salakaia at VHSL Semifinal (Girls Singles Tennis) MAP  11:30 a.m. - Senior Fines Due Day (TLC)      + Every senior is required to have his/her fine sheets signed by George Mason's financial officers. If a senior does not have all fees paid by today, he/she will not receive a cap and gown.  12:00 p.m. - Mason's Tommy Weber at VHSL Finals (Boys Singles Tennis) MAP (if won Semifinal)  12:00 p.m. - Mason's Mariam Salakaia at VHSL Finals (Girls Singles Tennis) MAP (if won Semifinal)    2:30 p.m. - MEHMS 4 on 4 Basketball Tournament (MEH)    7:00 p.m. - Spring Chorus Concert (GM)
  




  


 
  
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			<author>John Brett</author>
			<pubdate>Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:20:00 -0400</pubdate>
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GMHS Girls Soccer: Advance with 10-0 win over King William
 The George Mason Girls Soccer team put last night's VHSL Quarterfinal match away early as they take another step closer to a 6th straight VHSL state title. The Lady Mustangs  shut out King William 10-0. The team travels to Radford University on Friday to face Radford High School which defeated John Battle last night 11-0. Game time: 2:00 p.m.
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GMHS Boys Soccer: Advance  with 4-0 win over West Point
 The George Mason also advanced to the Division A semifinal with a 4-0 shutout of West Point Tuesday night. The Mustangs face Galax High School Friday at Noon  at Radford University. Galax knocked out Gate City 2-0 in last night's quarterfinal match.
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Questions Asked, Answers Found . . .
 We often receive questions relating to our many FCCPS Foreign Service families. The inquiries run the spectrum from impact on student population to property taxes.
 One of our parents, Kate Suryan, is the spouse of a career Senior Foreign Service member. She  has graciously agreed to provide us her insight into these questions. She is a three time evacuee from an overseas embassy and her family has moved seven times in the last 12 years, living in four countries..
 Q: Does the State Department send evacuees from overseas posts to Falls Church City?
 A: No. Families independently choose where to reside.
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   FCCPS Photo/Jeanne Seabridge  
MEH Students Read Their Stories to TJ Students
 As part of the MYP Learner Profile, Mary Ellen Henderson 7th grade students have written and illustrated their own stories this year. Tuesday, with their iPads in hand, they shared their digital stories with Thomas Jefferson students.
  




  


 
   FCCPS Photo/Bradley Young 
 MEH Earns $3,700+ in Giant A+ School Rewards Program
 Since the beginning of the school year Mary Ellen Henderson parents and friends have been shopping at Giant...a lot! And Tuesday, Giant's Falls Church  manager came to the school to say thank you with a $3,755 check in hand!
  GMHS received a check for more than $6,000. In the coming days more than $17,000 will be distributed to Falls Church Schools as proceedes from the Giant A+ School Rewards program - an FCCPS record!
 Thank you to everyone who signed up and swiped their card during each grocery trip.
 




  


 
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KeeKee's Big Adventure in ... Falls Church!
 Local author Shannon Jones visited TJ 2nd and 4th grades this week to read her book, KeeKee's Big Adventure in Paris, France.  The book tells the tale of an adventurous calico kitty traveling the world in her hot air balloon.
 Ms. Jones discussed her inspiration for writing this book, setting up her own publishing company and selecting an illustrator.
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TJ Students Master the   Word Masters Challenge
 Third and fourth grade students participated in the Word Masters Challenge under the direction of teacher Heidi Lang.
 The challenge is to master three sets of assigned words.
 They took three analogy tests to show how well they understaood the difficult words. And master they did!
 Fourth grader Paulo Costa earned "Highest Honors", with a score that placed him in the top 10-15 students nationally. 
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  Today's Calendar
   7:30 a.m. - Mary Ellen Henderson Middle (A Day) - Early Release - 12:00 p.m.    8:00 a.m. - George Mason High (EVEN Day) Early Release - 1:45 p.m      + Parent Walk-In - 7:15 a.m.
     + TESTING: Block 3  Senior Exam - 8:00 a.m.      + TESTING: Block 6 Senior Exam - 11:15 a.m.    8:35 a.m. - Mt. Daniel School - Early Release - 1:05 p.m.     8:35 a.m. - Thomas Jefferson Elementary (T Day) - Early Release - 1:15 p.m.      + TESTING: STAR Reading      + 1st Grade Visit    6:00 p.m. - Track Banquet (GM)    6:45 p.m. - 5th Grade Band Concert (MEH)     7:30 p.m. - GM PTSA (GM)    7:45 p.m. - 6th Grade Band Concert (MEH)
  




  


 
 
  Caught on the Web . . .
 Mason Track Earns 14 All-State Honors - News-Press 
 Mason Mustangs Run for their Best Team Results at VHSL Championships - FC Post
 Mustang Ice Hockey Wins Spring League - News-Press
 TJ Student Colter Adams Awarded Scholarship for Eco-Adventure - News-Press




  


 
  
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			<title>FCCPS Morning Announcements - June 4th</title>
			<description>FCCPS Morning Announcements - June 4th</description>
			<author>John Brett</author>
			<pubdate>Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:20:00 -0400</pubdate>
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FCCPS Morning Announcements - Tuesday, June 4th
 
 


 
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 Tuesday, June 4, 2013




 


 
   FCCPS Photo/Marybeth Connelly  
Huskies Travel to "Finance Park", Discover Hard Life Lessons
 Mary Ellen Henderson seventh grade students visited Junior Achievement Finance Park in Fairfax on Monday, to learn about real-world finance and economics 
 This one-of-a-kind community partnership was funded by a generous grant from the Falls Church Education Foundation.
 Students were assigned a family profile and income level. They had to balance their personal budgets, taking into consideration expenses like housing, transportation, food, clothing, insurance, philanthropic donations and savings.
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GM's Mary Jo West Nominated for National Music Educator Award
 George Mason music teacher Mary Jo West is one of  217 music teachers from across the country announced as  quarterfinalists for the Music Educator Award presented by The Recording Academy and the GRAMMY Foundation.
 In total, more than 30,000 nominations were submitted from all 50 states.
 The Music Educator Award was established to recognize current educators who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the field of music education and who demonstrate a commitment to the broader cause of maintaining music education in the schools.
  




 


 
 
Caught on the Web: A Musical Mason
 
 2013 GMHS Spring Band Concert
 The performances of George Mason High School Percussion, Jazz Ensemble, Symphonic and Concert Bands, and the Wind Symphony
 




  


 
 
FCCPS Student Services Backs Connect2Compete Initiative
 The Falls Church City Public Schools Department of Student Services wants the community to know of a national digital literacy campaign that will offer low-cost residental broadband service to local residents.
 The partnership between Cox Communications and  Connect2Compete, a national nonprofit, is offering residential high-speed Internet service for $9.95 to families whose children qualify for free school lunches.
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  Today's Calendar
   7:30 a.m. - Mary Ellen Henderson Middle (B Day)    8:00 a.m. - George Mason High (ODD Day)
     + TESTING: Block 1  Senior Exam - 8:00 a.m.      + TESTING: Block 5 Senior Exam - 11:15 a.m.      + 8th &amp; 9th Grade Awards Assembly - 1:30 p.m.    8:35 a.m. - Mt. Daniel School     8:35 a.m. - Thomas Jefferson Elementary (S Day)      + SCA Picnic - 11:00 p.m. - Cherry Hill Park      + TESTING: STAR Reading    5:00 p.m. - Sea Creature Night (MEH)    6:00 p.m. - Mason vs King William - VHSL QtrFinal (Girls Soccer) (GM)    6:45 p.m. - Jazz Band Concert (MEH)     7:00 p.m. - Mason at West Point - VHSL QtrFinal (Boys Soccer) MAP    7:45 p.m. - 7th Grade Band Concert (MEH)
  




  


 
  
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			<author>John Brett</author>
			<pubdate>Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:27:41 -0400</pubdate>
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			<title>FCCPS Morning Announcements - June 3rd</title>
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			<author>John Brett</author>
			<pubdate>Mon, 03 Jun 2013 10:20:01 -0400</pubdate>
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FCCPS Morning Announcements - Monday, June 3rd
 

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   Photo Courtesy/Brad Mills  
GMHS Girls Soccer: Region B Champions, Sights on VHSL Title
 The George Mason Girls Soccer team, defending VHSL state champions for the last five years are on track for an unprecedented 6th title. Friday night the girls picked up the Region B Championship trophy with a 2-0 win on the road at  Stuarts Draft. The goals came courtesy of Kate Mills and Hailey Thomas.
 Tomorrow night, their VHSL quest begins at home as the Lady Mustangs host Region A runner-up King William High School. The winner will face the winner of Radford vs. John Battle.
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GMHS Boys Soccer: Region B Runners Up
 The Mustang boys fell to Stonewall Jackson 3-1 in the Region B finals on Friday night. As a result Mason will be on the road Tuesday for the VHSL quarterfinal match against Region A Champion West Point. MAP
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Mason Track Completes Season with Successful VHSL Meet
 The Mason Track Team had an outstanding team performance at the VHSL A Track Championships at Radford University this past Saturday.    Overall, both teams improved on the finishes from last year, with the Girls' Team finishing 6th out of 36 teams scoring and the Boys' Team finishing 14th out of 43 teams scoring.
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Lasso Online Exclusive:   Interview with New George Mason   Assistant Principal Matthew Hills 
 FCC-TV Photo
 Under the heat of the FCC-TV studio lights, George Mason's new assistant principal, Mr. Matthew Hills, answered questions from The Lasso's staff.
 Questions ranged from the generic, "What do you like about George Mason so far?", to the specific, "Do you have any hidden talents?"
 Watch the Interview  &gt;&gt; 
 Hills follows long-time assistant principal Ken Siekman who is retiring at the end of this school year.
  




  


 
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2013 MEH Business Day a Huge Success
 From ice cream sundaes made with homemade ice cream (above),  hot dogs and cake pops, to barrettes, hair braiding and carnival games Mary Ellen Henderson 7th graders' Business Day was a huge success. The project requires students to formulate a business plan through market research, preparie a budget and advertise.
 Local community members and 5th grade classmates enjoyed patronizing the pop-up establishments.
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   FCCPS Photo/Jeanne Seabridge
Mary Ellen Henderson's Concert Week Arrives
 On Friday, the 7th grade chorus worked hard in preparation for tonight's final show.  With only two more weeks of school, the FCCPS 'event' calendar is jam packed.  There are six concerts at Mary Ellen Henderson in the next three days!
 Tonight: Choral Concert - 7th Grade  (6:45 p.m.) -  5th &amp; 6th Grade (7:45 p.m.)
 Tuesday: Jazz Band (6:45 p.m.) - 7th Grade Band (7:45 p.m.)
 Wednesday: 5th Grade Band (6:45 p.m.) - 6th Grade Band (7:45 p.m.)
 All performances take place in the Mary Ellen Henderson cafetorium and are free and open to the public.
  




  


 
 
TONIGHT:  Elementary PTA Fundraiser - at Chipotle!
 Chipotle - 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.   Eat at Chipotle tonight, 5:00pm - 8:00pm, 358 W. Broad St.
 Mention "Restaurant Night" or bring in the flyer and 50% of the proceeds will go to benefit the Falls Church Elementary PTA!
 You can print the flyer or just show it on your phone.
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SAVE THE DATE: July 22-25  2013 FCCFA Pre-Season Football Camp
 In conjunction with the George Mason Mustangs, the Falls Church City Football Association  has opened  registration for   the 2013 Pre-season Football Camp, July 22-25 from 6-8pm, Rain or shine.
 All youth aged 7-16 who are interested in flag or full contact football are welcome.
 The camp will be non-contact, and will offer instruction in football fundamentals, techniques, form, conditioning, and fun. We will use classic speed and agility drills, hands-on instruction, observation, feedback and repetition to help young players learn and grow.
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  Today's Calendar
   7:30 a.m. - Mary Ellen Henderson Middle (A Day)    8:00 a.m. - George Mason High (EVEN Day)
     + TESTING: Block 2  Senior Exam - 8:00 a.m.      + TESTING: Block 4 Senior Exam - 11:15 a.m.    8:35 a.m. - Mt. Daniel School     8:35 a.m. - Thomas Jefferson Elementary (R Day)      + SCA Picnic - 1:00 p.m.      + TESTING: STAR Reading    5:00 p.m. - Elementary PTA Fundraiser (Chipotle, Broaddale Plaza)    6:00 p.m. - GMHS Spring Sports Awards Night (GM)    6:45 p.m. - 7th Grade Chorus Concert (MEH)     7:00 p.m. - Special Education Advisory Committee (TJ)    7:45 p.m. - 5th &amp; 6th Grade Chorus Concert (MEH)
  




  


 
 
Caught on the Web . . .
 VIDEO: 2013 FCCPS Retirement Celebration - FCC-TV
 VIDEO: Falls Church Memorial Day Parade - FCC-TV




  


 
  
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