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Support the Family Assistance Fund on #GivingTuesdayThe population supported by the Family Assistance Fund has grown by 50% in the last year. FCEF is committed to supporting this increase in needs and your assistance is crucial in helping our students. The escalating costs of groceries and essential household items have touched us all. Your donations can make a significant difference by supporting our families, offering essential grocery and gift cards for the upcoming holiday season. Donate here: www.fcedf.org/faf
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Thank you Giant for Donating to our Family Assistance Fund!All those rounding up at the register paid off for our Family Assistance Fund. We received a $17k check from the Nourishing Our Youth program that will go straight to holiday gift cards at Giant.
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FCEF Run for the Schools was a success!Thank you to everyone who joined us at the FCEF Run for the Schools on Sunday, Sept 24. Despite the rain, the crowd showed up in force and had a great time!
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The Little City Scramble Golf Tournment was a success, too!Thank you to all who attended The Little City Scramble golf tournament on Wednesday, October 4 at Westfields Golf Club. Although no one got a hole-in-one, the weather was great and the golfing was fun.
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Super Grant and Advanced Training Grants Due on Sept 29thThe Falls Church Education Foundation is excited to open our grant application process for Advanced Training Grants and Super Grants. Applications are due on September 29, 2023. Decisions will be made and shared in mid-October.
FCEF Advanced Training Grant Application FCEF Super Grant Application |
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FCEF Scholarships Awarded!FCEF awarded 21 scholarships to 27 Meridian High School students at the May Scholarship banquet. Learn more here.
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FCEF "Little City, Big Joy" Gala & AuctionThe annual FCEF gala & auction happened on May 19, 2023 at the Washington Golf & Country Club. It was a fabulous night celebrating the work of FCEF and our teachers and staff. We raised over $100,000 with the support of generous sponsors, auction donors and attendees. Can't wait for our 20th celebration? Mark your calendars for Friday, May 17th!
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FCEF Teacher of the Year Awards AnnouncedDrum roll please! The winner of the FCEF Teacher of the Year is Mt Daniel 1st Grade Teacher, Julia Noble. Congrats!
But wait, there's more. Congrats to the FCEF Professional Specialist of the Year PK-12 Instructional Technology Coordinator, Steve Knight, FCCPS Academic Support Staff Employee of the Year - Paraprofessional, Michael Gilroy, and FCCPS Support Staff Employee of the Year - Operations, Dee Dee Etheredge. More information on the winners and nominees can be found here. |
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Falls Church Home & Garden Tour was a great day for all!The Falls Church Home & Garden Tour was on Sunday, April 16 and we had over 500 community members, sponsors, volunteers and homeowners going on the tour. The money raised at the event will go towards programs that support the Falls Church City Public Schools. Thanks to all who attended!
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FCEF Awarded Nonprofit of the Year!The Falls Church Education Foundation was awarded the Nonprofit of the Year at the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce annual ball and awards banquet. It was a great night celebrating our local businesses, leaders and champions of the community. Congrats!
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FCEF Teacher of the Year Nominees AnnouncedWhat a great day surprising our nominees for FCEF Teacher of the Year. We traveled to many of the schools to congratulate our nominees. The winner will be announced in May at the Celebration of Excellence. More information on the nominees can be found here.
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FCEF Super Grants and Advanced Training Grants Awarded!FCEF awarded the annual FCEF Super Grants and Advanced Training Grants for the 2022-23 school year. Over $73,000 in Super Grants and $32,000 in Advanced Training Grants were awarded at all 5 FCCPS schools. Congrats to the winners! Click here to read about each of the grants.
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Congrats on 10 Years as Executive Director!Debbie Hiscott celebrated 10 years as Executive Director of FCEF on Oct 24 and was surprised with a party with collegues, family and friends. Stories and thanks were shared, along with a delicious cake from FCCPS Food Services team. Thank you, Debbie, for all your years of work for our schools, community and foundation!
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