Previous Events:

February 6th, Study Skills 6:30PM-8:00PM
You asked for it! An overwhelming number of Falls Church High School parents chose “Study Skills” as their number ONE topic of interest.
Join one of our AVID teachers is a discussion about strategies for parents that will help students be successful in high school. Student speakers will share practical tips and tools to improve study skills and academic performance!
This workshop requires the participation of students and parents. This will be a great evening, don’t miss it!
¡Usted lo pidió! Un número abrumador de padres de familia escogieron el tema “Hábitos de Estudio” como el preferido y más interesante.
Venga y escuche a uno de nuestros profesores de AVID quien dará una charla sobre estrategias para que los padres puedan ayudar a su s hijos a tener éxito en la secundaria. ¡Estudiantes hablarán por su propia experiencia y darán buenas ideas, secretos y herramientas que ellos utilizan para mejorar su rendimiento académico y tener más éxito en la escuela!
Queremos que tanto padres de familia como alumnos asistan a este taller. ¡Estamos seguros que esta será una noche muy valiosa, no se la pierda!
Se ofrecerá refrigerio a las 6:30 PM
November 14th, 5:30-8:30PM, Third Annual Falls Church Pyramid School’s Information and Resource Fair, Falls Church High School Cafeteria
More than forty community resource providers from Jill’s House, designed to help families with children who have intellectual disabilities, to the Fairfax County Library, were on hand to help parents learn more about the many resources available to help their families. The Falls Church High School Teacher Cadet program provided childcare. This event was collaboration among all Parent Liaisons in the Falls Church Pyramid. In addition, six workshops were offered giving parents the opportunity to learn more about the many ways they can help their students’ progress in school.
October 3rd, 6:30PM, Little Theater. Welcome Hispanic Parents.
Maria Mateus, Jeanette Little and Mason Howard, Falls Church High School Parent Liaisons, facilitated a program designed to help Spanish speaking families better understand the Fairfax County School System. An adapted version of “Getting to Know Fairfax County Public Schools” was shown and presentations on progress reports, attendance, diploma options etc. were offered.
Falls Church High School COMMUNITY INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

Study Resources for Falls Church High School students.

Late buses at Falls Church High School run every Wednesday at 4:30. Students can go to their teachers for help from 2:30-3:30 and then to the cafeteria to study and complete homework where they are supervised until the buses leave. If students are in a club they may be meeting with their club sponsor from 2:40-3:20 on Wednesdays. Students ARE NOT to leave school property and return OR wander the halls. This is a great opportunity to catch up on missed assignments, review class content or get help for something your student doesn't understand. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays students may study in the cafeteria from 2:30-4:00PM. They will be supervised. Transportation IS NOT provided on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Saturday Learning Seminar (SLS). Students are encouraged to attend SLS from 9AM-12:00PM in the library at FCHS. Drop in anytime during the hours of operation and receive help in math, science, social studies or English. Use the computers to finish or get ahead on your homework.
Upcoming dates for SLS:

February 9th and 23rd
March 9th, and 16th
April 6th and 20th
May 4th and 11th
June 1st

The Parent Resource Center accepts donations of freshly laundered, gently used or new clothing. If you are in need please don't hesitate to come by and look at what we have. If you would like to donate we accept clothing of all sizes!

The Parent Resource Center offers a "lending library." Parents can check out books and other items free of charge. Books range from how to better communicate with your adolescent to popular works of fiction and magazines. Limited titles available in Spanish. Stop in!

Culmore Family Resource Center Adult Computer Classes
For information call: 703-379-5217

HEALTH INSURANCE AND CLINICS

If you or someone you know is in need of health insurance coverage or information about clinics in the area, please visit the Parent Resource Center or call: 703-207-4074
For a Directory of Human and Health Services at the Annandale Location please visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/living/healthhuman/falls-church-to-annandale/directory-of-services.htm Please note the Falls Church location IS CLOSED.

Gang Prevention call 703-GET-HELP (703-438-4357) FREE 703-438-4357 or visit www.preventgangsnova.org

Do you live in Kingsley Commons? Are you aware of the Kingsley Family Resource Center? The Center offers a host of services and workshops including English and Spanish classes, Citizenship classes and computers. For a monthly calendar call 703-207-8676. They are located at 3175-B Monticello Drive.

Fairfax County Public Schools, Familygram, is available online in six languages visit http://www.fcps.edu/cco/pubs/myfcps/family/2012_08_30/

Parent-Teen Driving Programs to Be Held at All FCPS High Schools
As the result of a new state law, any student who applies for a juvenile driver's license is now required, along with his or her parent or guardian, to complete a 90-minute Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) parent-teen driving program. Contact your student’s Physical Education teacher for additional information. The next program will be held on February 5th in the Little Theater. Program begins promptly at 7:00PM and parents/students will not be admitted after this time.
For Updated Information on FCPS Graduation Requirements please visit: http://www.fcps.edu/cco/pubs/myfcps/family/2012_11_28/graduation.shtml
Adult ESOL English visit www.fcps.edu/aceclasses for more information.

Fairfax County Public Schools Parent information line numbers are:
Spanish 571-423-4950
Vietnamese 571-423-4956
Chinese 571-423-4953
Arabic 571-423-4952
Korean 571-423-4951
What is 2-1-1 VIRGINIA?

2-1-1 is the national three-digit dialing code for free access to health and human service information and referrals. 2-1-1 was designed to be an easy to remember and widely recognized number that can connect individuals, families, and groups with the appropriate community-based organizations and government agencies to meet their needs.

2-1-1 VIRGINIA is the statewide 2-1-1 service network in the Commonwealth of Virginia and is available to the residents of Virginia 24/7. The program is administered by the Virginia Department of Social Services and has been operational in Northern Virginia since Feb. 11, 2008, and since 2006 in the 5 other regions of Virginia. The first call made to 2-1-1 VIRGINIA was made by Governor Tim Kaine.

2-1-1 VIRGINIA is provided by region by six nonprofit organizations.

CrisisLink provides 2-1-1 VIRGINIA service for the Northern Virginia Region, which includes: Alexandria City, Arlington County, Falls Church City, Fairfax City, Fairfax County, Loudoun County, Manassas City, Manassas City Park, and Prince William County.
For additional information visit
http://www.211virginia.org/211provider/consumer/index211.do
En Español
http://www.211virginia.org/211provider/consumer/211/es_index.jsp