Blog http://66.39.110.201/index.php/blog en palmrosem@fccps.org Copyright 2010 2010-02-16T20:39:20+00:00 No Early Dismissal http://www.fcctv.net/blog/comments/no_early_dismissal/ http://www.fcctv.net/blog/comments/no_early_dismissal/#When:19:39:20Z  

Dear FCCPS Families,
 
This is just a friendly reminder that there will be no early dismissal tomorrow at Mount Daniel Elementary, Thomas Jefferson Elementary, Mary Ellen Henderson Middle and George Mason High School.  Instead, Wednesday’s dismissal schedule will be as follows:
 
 
Mount Daniel and TJ:           3:30 p.m.
MEH:                                      2:30 p.m.
GMHS:                                   3:00 p.m.
 
The adjustment is being made to make up for instructional time lost to snow days. 
 
FCCPS Communications
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Dear MEHMS and GMHS Families:

Snow removal crews have been able to widen the Leesburg Pike entrance to Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School, so the traffic pattern restrictions imposed yesterday have been lifted.  You may now use the Leesburg Pike entrance.  However, please remember that it is illegal to turn right from Leesburg Pike into that entrance as indicated by the posted traffic sign.  This restriction was imposed by the Virginia Department of Transportation in 2005 for safety reasons.

Also, please be advised that all after school and evening activities scheduled for tonight will go on as scheduled. 

FCCPS Communications    

} ]]> Schools, News 2010-02-16T16:28:09+00:00 Schools remain closed Friday http://www.fcctv.net/blog/comments/schools_remain_closed_friday/ http://www.fcctv.net/blog/comments/schools_remain_closed_friday/#When:19:42:48Z The Falls Church City Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday,  February 12, 2010 (Code Green).  Day care will open at 9:00 a.m. at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.

Our goal is to open schools as soon as safely possible.  FCCPS custodial and maintenance crews have been working hard to remove snow and ice from sidewalks and parking lots on school grounds, and city snow removal crews have been focusing on streets.  One challenge we face in reopening schools is property outside of the school system's control - neighborhood sidewalks.  If you have not done so already, please remove snow from the sidewalk in front of your home to ensure children have a safe walking route to school or the bus stop.  Some citizens may be physically unable to remove snow, so our request may require neighbor to help neighbor.  The FCCPS appreciates everyone's help in ensuring students can get to school safely.
 
Monday:  A determination about whether schools can open on Monday will be made later this weekend.  You can stay informed of updates in the following ways:
 
The school division Web site:  www.fccps.org
Falls Church City Television (Cox 12, RCN 2, Verizon 35)
The FCC-TV Web site:  www.fcctv.net
The FCCPS parent information line:  (703) 248-5500 x 3113
Twitter.com (Follow FCCPS)
Local commercial television and radio stations
 
In addition, we will send a courtesy email to all FCCPS parents for whom we have email addresses.  However, as we have advised in the past, many things can interfere with prompt email delivery.  For that reason, it should be considered the least reliable source of information.  If there is any question, please check one of the above-listed sources to ensure you have up-to-date information.
 
Calendar note (change in time):  The second school board budget work session has been postponed until Saturday, February 13th at 12:30 p.m.  in the Central Office Conference Room, 800 W. Broad Street, Suite 203, Falls Church. 
} ]]> 2010-02-11T19:42:48+00:00 Schools Remain Closed http://www.fcctv.net/blog/comments/schools_remain_closed1/ http://www.fcctv.net/blog/comments/schools_remain_closed1/#When:15:10:15Z The Falls Church City Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday,  February 11, 2010 (Code Red).  Day care and ASAP will also be closed and all evening activities have been cancelled.

Reminder:  The FCCPS has exceeded the four snow days built into the school calendar.  Monday, February 15th (Presidents’ Day), and Monday, April 12th (Professional Day) are designated as makeup days.  Please plan to send your children to school on those days.  Additional makeup days will be determined after the FCCPS resumes a normal schedule, and we will keep you informed as those decisions are made.

Calendar note:  The second school board budget work session has been postponed until Saturday, February 13th at 12:30 p.m. in the Central Office Conference Room, 800 W. Broad Street, Suite 203, Falls Church.

} ]]> Schools, News 2010-02-10T15:10:15+00:00 Schools remain closed http://www.fcctv.net/blog/comments/schools_remain_closed/ http://www.fcctv.net/blog/comments/schools_remain_closed/#When:21:12:21Z The Falls Church City Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, February 10, 2010 (Code Red).  Day care and ASAP will also be closed and all evening activities have been cancelled.

As we mentioned yesterday, the FCCPS has exceeded the four snow days built into the school calendar.  Monday, February 15th (Presidents’ Day), and Monday, April 12th (Professional Day) are designated as makeup days.  Please plan to send your children to school on those days.  Additional makeup days will be determined after the FCCPS resumes a normal schedule, and we will keep you informed as those decisions are made.

Calendar note:  The second school board budget work session has been postponed until Saturday, February 13th at noon in the Central Office Conference Room, 800 W. Broad Street, Suite 203, Falls Church.

} ]]> Schools, News 2010-02-09T21:12:21+00:00 Continued Closures http://www.fcctv.net/blog/comments/continued_closures/ http://www.fcctv.net/blog/comments/continued_closures/#When:21:24:07Z The Falls Church City Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, February 9, 2010 (Code Red).  Day care and ASAP will also be closed and all evening activities have been cancelled.

Please be advised that the FCCPS has exceeded the four snow days built into the school calendar.  The two previously designated make-up days are Monday, February 15th (Presidents’ Day), and Monday, April 12th (Professional Day).  Please plan to send your children to school on those days. 
 
Calendar note:  The budget work session scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed until Saturday, February 13th in the Central Office Conference Room, 800 W. Broad Street, Suite 203, Falls Church.  The time has not yet been determined, but will be posted on the FCCPS Web site, www.fccps.org.
} ]]> Schools, News 2010-02-08T21:24:07+00:00 Due to upcoming inclement weather http://www.fcctv.net/blog/comments/due_to_upcoming_inclement_weather/ http://www.fcctv.net/blog/comments/due_to_upcoming_inclement_weather/#When:13:12:25Z

The Falls Church City Public Schools will close early today, Friday, February 5, 2010 on the following schedule:

 

Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School        12:00 p.m.

Mount Daniel and Thomas Jefferson Elementary  12:30 p.m.

George Mason High School           1:15 p.m.

 

All FCCPS day care centers will open upon dismissal and will attempt to remain open until 4:00 p.m.  However, parents are encouraged to pick up their children as soon as possible.

 

All activities scheduled for this weekend in the Falls Church City Public Schools have been cancelled.

 

The second school board budget work session originally scheduled for Saturday, February 6th has been rescheduled for Tuesday, February 9th at 6:30 p.m. in the Chambers at Falls Church City Hall.  Work sessions are not televised, but are open to the public. 

 

} ]]> Schools, News 2010-02-05T13:12:25+00:00 Workshop Details http://www.fcctv.net/blog/comments/workshop_details/ http://www.fcctv.net/blog/comments/workshop_details/#When:17:22:37Z Click here for information on our TV production workshops!

 

} ]]> News 2010-01-26T17:22:37+00:00 We are forming classes now! http://www.fcctv.net/blog/comments/we_are_forming_classes_now/ http://www.fcctv.net/blog/comments/we_are_forming_classes_now/#When:18:46:37Z Classes in field production, studio production and editing will be offered. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis.

To sign up for a workshop, please contact Michael Palmrose at 703-248-5692 or palmrosem@fccps.org.

} ]]> News 2010-01-13T18:46:37+00:00 Spotlight - F@cetas http://www.fcctv.net/blog/comments/spotlight_-_fcetas/ http://www.fcctv.net/blog/comments/spotlight_-_fcetas/#When:16:56:21Z Tune in to Falls Church City Television (FCC-TV) to watch F@cetas. This week marks the 400th episode of this topical Spanish-language news program. Updated weekly, F@cetas covers current events, music, politics, and many other interesting subjects. You can watch F@cetas on FCC-TV at the following times:

·       Mondays at 10:00 a.m.
·       Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.
·       Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
·       Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.

 

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