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FCEF Run for the Schools! - ON WITH NEW START OF 9AMThe 19th annual FCEF Run for the Schools on Sunday, Sept 24 at 9 am! Our start time has changed to accommodate a new Falls Church City Fall Festival (now postponed to Sunday 10-4).
If you've registered, packet pick up is 4-7 Friday, 9/22 at Meridian High School (121 Mustang Alley). This is the best/driest option! Pull into Mustang Alley and we will bring your swag bag to you. ADDITIONALLY, you will now receive a FREE ticket to the Taste of Falls Church! BONUS!! Saturday packet pick-up has been MOVED to Meridian High School lobby (121 Mustang Alley) from 10am-2pm. It's supposed to rain hippos and tigers on Saturday, so we recommend trying to pick up on Friday night! Details / FAQs HERE. |
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Registration Open for The Little City Scramble Golf Tournment!Join us at The Little City Scramble golf tournament on Wednesday, October 4 at Westfields Golf Club. The Scramble supports FCEF and the Mustang Athletic Boosters Association. All golf levels are welcome! Register HERE.
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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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