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Newsletter of the Secondary Schools
December 2, 2022
Upcoming Dates:
December 2nd - Grades 2 - 8 Choir Concert, 6:30 pm, Meridian Auditorium
December 5th - Henderson Reading Growth Assessment
December 6th and December 7th - Henderson Winter Band Concerts, 6:30 pm
December 8th - Meridian Winter Instrumental Concert, 7:00 pm
December 7th - Early Release Day, Students Released at 12:10 pm
December 9th - Secondary Parent Coffee, 1:00 pm, Meridian Library
December 9th - IB Pathways Discussion, 1:45 pm, Meridian Library
December 12th - Henderson Math Growth Assessment
December 14th - Henderson Winter Choir Concert, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
December 15th - Meridian Winter Choir Concert, 7:00 pm
December 19th - December 30th - Winter Break
January 2nd - School Reopens
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TL;DR
SECONDARY
Mustang Alley will be closed in the evening and night for construction
Secondary parent coffee on 12/9 at 1:00 pm
Join the IB Leadership team to talk about MYP, DP, and CP on 12/9 at 1:45 pm
Support the FCEF 
JTP preschool lottery
Mustangs softball clinic on 12/11
Support our SAOs

HUSKIES
Highlighting the 12 Days of JOY!
Student Growth Assessments December 5th and 12th
Save the Date!  The Winter Winter Music Concerts coming up soon

MUSTANGS
Meridian MYP Certificate opportunity
Purchase a yearbook ad to recognize your senior
College Career Center weekly newsletter and information

Mustang Alley Closures
During the holiday break, Mustang Alley will be closed due to construction. Use Route 7 to enter the Secondary Campus during this time.

Mustang Alley will continue to be closed in the evenings from 8:00 pm - 4:00 am until the holiday break when it closes completely.

Secondary Parent Coffee

Learn More about the IB Pathways

Support the Family Assistance Fund

Save the Date - JTP Preschool Lottery

Model UN Pizza Fundraiser

MHS Softball Clinic

The Meridian Mustangs Softball Coaching Staff and Players are excited to offer a softball skills clinic for youth softball players in 4th to 7th grade.  The Winter clinic will focus on Pitching, Catching and Hitting.  Base-running may be added if weather allows.

Participants will need some basic equipment and should wear athletic clothing including softball or long pants for possible sliding drills!  

Cost: $30 Cash or Check payable to Meridian High School (Softball in Memo Field)
Date:  Sunday, December 11th
Time:  12:30 pm - 1:00pm Sign-in/Registration, 1:00 pm - 4:00pm Skills Clinic 
Location: Meridian High School Softball Field and Auxiliary Gym
Required Equipment:  Glove, Helmet, Bat, Athletic Clothing/Softball Pants
Recommended Equipment:  Cleats, Fielder’s Facemask
Registration Link:  Meridian Softball Winter Clinic Registration 2022

Questions? Contact Coach Thys @ thysm.coach@fccps.org

Support Our School Affiliated Organizations
Falls Church Education Foundation 
Henderson PTA
Meridian PTSA
Athletic Boosters
Band Boosters
Choral Boosters

Husky Herald
Celebrating December Days of Joy!
Celebrate the December Days of Joy with our Huskies! See the full FCCPS Schedule here! 

Student Growth Assessments
All Henderson students will be taking the Reading Growth Assessment on Monday, December 5th. On the following Monday, December 12th, students currently enrolled in Math 6, Math 7 or Math 8 will be administered the Math Growth Assessment. Both assessments will take place during the Flex and Pack blocks. 

Upcoming Music Concerts
Henderson Middle School Website
Henderson PTA Website
Links to Previous Newsletters

Mustang Spirit
Meridian MYP Certificate
The Middle Years Programme (MYP) Certificate is a new opportunity to recognize outstanding efforts and achievements by 9th and 10th grade students. The Meridian MYP certificate will be offered for the first time to current 9th grade students (Class of 2026). The current 9th graders were introduced to the certificate during a recent Stable Group. 

All current 9th graders are eligible for this certificate by nature of the structure and support that occurs through their course completion including Stable Group (advisory time) to complete the 10th grade Personal Project and participate in some service opportunities during school. The certificate is an opportunity to engage in active and reflective work much of what students are already doing to support and prepare for the selected 11th and 12th grade pathways. MYP Certificate participation is encouraged, but not required and does not impact participation in the 11th and 12th grade Diploma Programme (DP) or Careers-Related Program (CP) courses. Please click on this link to learn more about the certificate. If you have questions, please reach out to Dr. Dippold (dippoldr@fccos.org).
Senior Yearbook Recognitions
College Career Center

College and Career Center Newsletter - Friday, December 2

Seniors who have or will apply to Virginia Tech, and meet the award criteria, can complete the self-nomination form to be considered as the nominee for the Pamplin Leadership Award. 

Juniors can apply to attend the West Point Leadership & Ethics Conference in March 2023 with Mr. Singer; applications are due on Friday, December 9th.

Students who are considering schools that require an art portfolio can get feedback by participating in one of the upcoming Virtual Portfolio Day programs; there is one this Sunday.

Details about these opportunities, and more, are included in the newsletter.
Meridian High School Website
Meridian PTSA Information
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