Mustang Scholastic
Bowl Team on a Roll
To say the George Mason scholastic bowl team appears to be a squad
on a mission would be an understatement. Undefeated through the
first 5 meets so far this year, the Mustangs’ narrowest margin of victory
has been 160 points; more than any other team has scored against them
to date.
In addition, the Mustangs rolled through the competition in the annual
“It’s Academic” quiz show taping at NBC4 studios last Saturday, which
will air on December 26th at 11:00 a.m.
The team is currently averaging 316 points-per-game…more than
100 points higher than at this point during last year’s disappointing
season.
“Last year we finished second in the (Bull Run) district; the first time in
the last 10 years that we haven’t won it,” Coach Jamie Scharff said.
The Mustangs take their undefeated record to Madison County High
School on December 7th.
FCC-TV Spotlight: Entertainment Unlimited
Tune in to Falls Church Community Television
(FCC-TV) to watch Entertainment Unlimited
and dance into the holiday spirit with an
Arlington Youth Dance Company performance
of the timeless classic, “The Nutcracker.” This entertaining performance is
sure to lighten your step and fill your visions of sugar plums. Entertainment
Unlimited airs on FCC-TV at the following times:
• Sundays at 8:00 p.m.
FCC-TV airs on Cox channel 12, Verizon channel 35 and RCN channel 2. For a
complete programming schedule, visit www.fcctv.net or call 703-248-5538.
BIE Partner of the Week
Marybeth Connelly
FCCPS Community Outreach Coordinator
School involvement: Develops educational partner-
ships between Falls Church City Schools and the local
business and non-profit community.
Why Marybeth is a BIE partner: “The Business in
Education Partnership provides opportunities for profes-
sionals in every career to share their expertise with Falls
Church City students and teachers. We want to show
students that the subjects they are learning in school are
relevant to the rest of their lives.”
For more information about sharing your expertise through the
BIE Partnership, visit www.fccps.org or contact Marybeth Connelly at
connellym@fccps.org.
Foundation Footnotes
Reception and Auction at
Quinn’s is on December 1st
Everyone is invited to Quinn’s Auction Galleries in Falls Church for a recep-
tion and auction to benefit the Falls Church Education Foundation. The event
will take place on Tuesday, December 1st at 7:00 p.m. If you are interested in
donating an auction item contact Laura Nunley at lauranunley@verizon.net or
703-795-8667. Quinn’s is located at 431 N. Maple Avenue, Falls Church.
The Falls Church Education Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 tax-exempt
organization. For information, visit www.fcedf.org or contact Donna
Englander at denglander@fcedf.org.
School content published in The Schools Focus is written and edited by the
Falls Church City Public Schools. For more information, contact the Falls
Church City Public Schools Communications Office. Phone: (703) 248-5699
Fax: (703) 248-5613.
Call for Curriculum
Study Participants
The Falls Church City Public Schools conducts regularly
scheduled curriculum studies for each major program
area.
The science curriculum study will begin in January 2010.
A parent from each of the four schools is asked to partici-
pate in this comprehensive review process.
For an application to participate in the study visit
www.fccps.org/sciencestudy or for more information
contact the FCCPS Office of Curriculum, Instruction and
Assessment (703) 248-5607.
The application deadline is December 15th.
Math Night at Mt. Daniel
Students from Mount Daniel and Thomas Jefferson elementary schools
show their parents how a “SmartBoard” works during a recent Math
Night event at Mount Daniel. The screen, a cross between a computer
monitor and blackboard, was purchased by the FCCPS Elementary PTA
and is used for instruction in multiple elementary classrooms.
For Limited Time:
Schools
Mustang Blend Coffee
The George Mason Music Department/Band Boosters has
joined forces with local coffee roaster, Beanetics, to create
a unique blend for Falls Church. The Mustang Blend has
been crafted to bring music to your taste buds.
One-pound bags, in whole bean or ground, are $13 and
benefit the student musicians’ Spring Festival trip. To
order, visit www.fccps.org/gmhscoffee or contact
Susan Earman at sueearman@verizon.net. Deadline to
order: December 9th.
Calendar for November 26-December 7, 2009
Testing
11/30 - 12/9 SOL Non-Writing (GM)
November
26 – 27 Thanksgiving Break (Schools Closed / Day Care Closed)
30 7:00 p.m. School Board / City Council Joint Work
Session (MEH)
December
2 5:00 p.m. Mason @ Falls Church High (Wrestling)
6:00 p.m. TJ Art Show (Mary Riley Styles Library)
7:00 p.m. Financial Aid Night (GM)
7:00 p.m. Marshall @ Mason (G Basketball)
4 6:00 p.m. Mason @ Gar-Field High (G Basketball)
7 7:00 p.m. Special Education Advisory Committee (TJ)
For more calendar information, visit www.fccps.org/calendar.
(MD) Mt. Daniel School (TJ) Thomas Jefferson Elementary
(MEH) Mary Ellen Henderson Middle
(GM) George Mason High (CO) Central Office
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