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Fifth graders doing Project Based Learning.
SCA Report by Tavia Schleich
The SCA store opened yesterday. Come and look at all of the new things we have for this year!
Also, the food drive to benefit the Capital Area Food Bank, starts on November 8 and ends on November 16. We are asking Franconia Mustangs to bring in donations of non-perishable food items. We will donate the profits from the first two days the SCA store is open as well.
Thank you so much for reading this and I hope that you tune in next time!
PTA Restaurant Night
Silver Diner - Wednesday, November 14th
On Wednesday, November 14th, the PTA is hosting a restaurant night at the Silver Diner by the Springfield Towne Center from 5pm-8pm. Our school receives a percentage of the proceeds sold during that time period.
Family Life Education Materials Preview Night
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
at 7:00pm in the Bush Hill ES Library
Parents of 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students are invited to attend a material preview night at Bush Hill Elementary School to learn about the Human Growth and Development curriculum. We will be teaching Human Growth and Development Lessons at Franconia in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade classrooms during the month of January. This meeting is an opportunity to preview the materials we will be using. We look forward to seeing you there.
The school is located at:
5927 Westchester Ave
Alexandria, VA 22310
PTA FAMILY FUN RUN
Saturday, November 17
Please join the PTA's 9th Annual Franconia Family Fun Run on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 9:00am. Track down your running shoes, and gather the family for a fun 1-mile walk/run through the neighborhood of Franconia Elementary School.
Afterwards join us in the lobby of Franconia ES for hot chocolate. This event will benefit Greater Springfield residents in need. Instead of collecting monetary donations, we ask that you bring outerwear including new winter hats, scarves, or gloves for all ages, new children’s coats and gently-used blankets.
For more information and a registration form, click here.
Principal Smith and Assistant Principal Pinski getting into the spirit of Book Character Day.
NOMINATE A FRANCONIA EMPLOYEE!
Nominations now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards
Note: The deadline to submit a nomination is November 26, 2018.
To submit a nomination for a Franconia Elementary School Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google form link: https://goo.gl/forms/CVpkKwtVLZV4YJfw1.
You may nominate an employee in one or more categories. All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below.
Outstanding Teacher
- Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher; librarians are included in this category
Outstanding New Teacher
- Eligibility: Within their first three years of being a teacher; librarians are included in this category
Outstanding New Principal
- Eligibility: Within their first three years of being a building principal
Outstanding Leader
- Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as a Schedule-B or Schedule-C employee
- Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assistant and Associate Principals, DSA, DSS, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school
Outstanding Operational Employee
- Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee
- Common positions in this category: administrative and office assistants, custodial staff, food service staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, all parent liaisons
Outstanding Hourly Employee
- Eligibility: At least one year experience in current hourly position
- Examples of possible hourly positions: hourly office staff, hourly program assistants, other unique hourly positions as designated per school
If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Galvan at mgalvan@fcps.edu.
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PTA Family Science Night
Tuesday, November 27, 6pm
Please join the PTA for its 3rd Annual Science Night! Bring the whole family for an evening of fun, discovery, and science learning on Tuesday, November 27, 6:00 - 8:00 pm in the Franconia Elementary School gym.
PTA Holiday Vendor and Craft Fair
Saturday, December 1, 9am
On Saturday, December 1, the Franconia PTA will host its second annual Holiday Vendor and Craft Fair. It will be in the gymnasium from 9:00am-1:00pm. We will have local artists, homemade holiday decorations, home decor, homemade gifts, food, and much more.
Entry is free and open to the public. Please come support some of our very own students and families while shopping for the holidays.
If you are interested in selling: table prices are
$30 Vendor/crafter
$20 Franconia Parent or Staff
$10 for FCPS students
For more information contact Sharon Riley or Jennifer Wiskochil at franconiapta@franconiapta.org.
Gingerbread House Workshop
December 8, 2018 (snow date: Dec 15, 2018)
9:00am-12:00pm
Edison Academy Culinary Arts
5801 Franconia Rd, Alexandria, VA 22310
In room H-128
Enjoy the holiday season with friends and family with Gingerbread FUN! Let us take care of all the mess and stress. Our talented culinary students will assist you in creating a truly unique house for display during the holiday season. The workshop includes all the ingredients to decorate a beautiful gingerbread house. Hot cocoa and cookies will be available after your decorating experience.
Pricing: $40 per house and a minimum of 2 canned goods per person (canned goods will be donated to the Koinonia Foundation).
Recommended age: 5 years old and up. Participants 13 and under must have an adult chaperone.
Registration and money payment is required by November 28th (limited to 32 participants).
Please register for this event with this link:
https://goo.gl/forms/QgPPJ7Blwbnt8oZ42
Advanced Academics Referrals
The deadline to submit Level IV referrals is January 10, 2019. Referrals will not be accepted after this date.
If you want to refer your child, please do not wait for ability test scores to be reported as the time frame is close to the referral deadline.
For further information about the Advanced Academics Program, please visit this link: Advanced Academic Programs website.
If you have questions about the referral process, please contact Demetria Scott (AART) at dcscott@fcps.edu.
This Month's Wall of Fame Students*
Each month, 1 student from each grade is RANDOMLY selected to be part of the Wall of Fame. Next time you visit the office, take a look at the Wall of Fame pictures!
We ask each Wall of Fame student 3 questions:
- What is your favorite school subject?
- What is your favorite activity outside of school?
- Why do you love being a Franconia Mustang?
Here’s what they had to say:
Kindergarten – Hana K.
• Reading station, math station, & art
• Kumon and exploring nature
• It's the greatest school and I love my teachers and friends
1st grade – Asif K.
2nd grade – Analise P.
3rd grade – Kantaro H.
• Math
• Tag
• Because everyone is gentle
4th grade – Valerie W.
• Art
• Play with my neighbors
• Because I get to trot with pride just because I'm a Mustang
5th grade – Bao N.
• Math
• Basketball
• Because Franconia is really nice
6th grade – Tsione K.
• Math
• Soccer
• Because it's fun and creative
*Students are randomly selected to have their picture displayed in the office for a month.
Fifth graders learning more about the online database "Cavendish Square" in the library.
Hello Parents,
In the month of October, our school reflected on the character trait, "kindness" - being friendly, considerate, and willing to help others. Students had the opportunity to vote for students in their class that demonstrated kindness. The names of those students who were nominated are:
Kindergarten - Jacey, Jason, Seth, Autumn
First Grade - Natalie, Sunidhi, Ally
Second Grade - Jack, Shantany, Hailey
Third Grade - James, Lewis, Kayley, Aluko, Cameron
Fourth Grade - Campbell, Sol
Fifth Grade - Camryn, Jessica, Johnson
Sixth Grade - Nick, Nancy, Christopher
The next character trait we will focus on will be, "gratitude" - showing thankfulness and appreciation.
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Furthermore, I wanted to share with you our upcoming classroom guidance topics which includes:
Kindergarten - Book Discussion: Don't Squeal Unless it’s a Big Deal. We will discuss the difference between tattling vs. telling
First Grade - We will begin using the curriculum: Incredible Flexible You, Book Discussion: Thinking Thoughts and Feeling Feelings, which helps students to identify his or her own thoughts and feelings and learning how to consider other thoughts and feelings (empathy).
Second Grade - "All About Me" - We will process questions such as, what is a career, what are you interested in, etc.? We will use MYON to research books about his or her career interest.
Third Grade - Students will use Virginia Career View to complete an interest inventory which helps students to identify their strengths and interest. Based on the interest inventory, a list of careers will become available for students to research according to his or her interest.
Fourth-Sixth Grade - Students will be able to identify what is a career and what is a career cluster and pathway. Students will access Virginia Career View to complete an interest inventory. After the interest inventory is complete, a list of career clusters and pathways will be researched according to their interest.
For further questions and concerns or for individual student referrals, please contact Veronica Guillion, School Counselor, 703-822-2256.
Holiday Meal Planning?
Help Edison High School by shopping at Honey Baked Ham!
Every year, Edison parents throw an All Night Graduation Party to celebrate their seniors and keep them safe on graduation night. They are raising money for this annual event by partnering with Honey Baked Ham.
Make the holidays easy this year! Order a Honey Baked Ham - they also sell turkey, all the trimmings, and dessert!
Simply click this link, purchase a gift card, and use it to buy your holiday meal.
20% of profits benefit the Edison Senior Class All Night Graduation Party.
DEADLINE: 12/23/18
Thank you from the Class of 2019
Learn More About This FREE Resource for Parents
The Resource Center provides resources, information, and consultations to support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities.
Free Workshops and Consultations
Attend our research-based, professional workshops to learn the latest information to help your child succeed. We offer supportive and confidential consultations to answer questions, find resources and discuss concerns you may have about your child. Register for workshops at https:/www.fcps.edu/node/28279.
November’s workshops
Jack's Brain, Jill's Brain: Gender Differences and Why They Matter
- This workshop will highlight the rapidly emerging research on how the brains of females and males are developmentally, structurally and functionally different.
- Friday, November 16, 2018, 10 a.m.-noon
Dyslexia Open House
- Join the FCPS Office of Special Education Instruction and the Parent Resource Center for the 4th annual open house.
- Thursday, November 29, 2018, 10 a.m.-noon
The IEP Transition Plan: Postsecondary Planning in Middle and High School
- Join FCPS Career and Transition Services (CTS) to learn the importance of the IEP Transition Plan for effective postsecondary planning in the middle and high school. This workshop will be held at VA Hills Administrative Center
- Friday, November 30, 2018, 10 a.m.-noon
Portrait of an ADHD Graduate: Harnessing ADHD Superpowers
- Learn the 21st century skills needed to be successful in the workforce of the future and how your child’s ADHD superpowers will help them succeed.
- Friday, November 30, 2018, 10 a.m.-noon
Lending Library
Thousands of books, DVDs and CDs on a wide variety of topics. Check out up to 6 items and keep them for 3 weeks. Call us and we can have library materials ready for you to pick up! Search for a book, DVD, or CD on the FCPS website. Search ~ Parent Resource Center library.
Tutor Lists, Resource Guides and Special Needs Summer Camps
Call our office to get the most up to date information to support students and their families.
News You Choose
Sign up for News You Choose to receive monthly emails about upcoming events. Visit the FCPS website, search Parent Resource Center and scroll to the bottom to sign up.
Dunn Loring Center for Parent Services
2334 Gallows Road, Entrance 1 - Room 105
Dunn Loring, VA 22027
Email: prc@fcps.edu or call 703-204-3941
Monday - Friday, 8am-4pm
www.fcps.edu - search Parent Resource Center
The FCPS Cares Program
Nominate a FCPS employee for recognition
FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees.
Please visit the FCPS Cares web page.
WEEK OF 11/12
• 11/17: PTA Family Fun Run
WEEK OF 11/19
• 11/20: Career Week Dress-up Day
• 11/21-11/23: THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY – NO SCHOOL
WEEK OF 11/26
• 11/26: Career Week (grades 2-6)
• 11/27: PTA Family Science Night (6:00-8:00pm in gym)
• 11/28: SCA meeting (8:45-9:15am in cafeteria)
• 11/28: Otto the Auto presentation for Kindergarten (1:45-3:15pm on stage)
• 11/28: Mr. Nawrot’s Art Club (3:30-4:30pm in room 105)
• 12/1: PTA Winter Craft Fair (9:00am-1:00pm in gym)
WEEK OF 12/3
• 12/5: PTA Restaurant Night at Ledo’s Pizza
• 12/5: Mr. Nawrot’s Art Club (3:30-4:30pm in room 105)
-12/6: 4th grade field trip to Jamestown (re-scheduled from 11/15)
Mustang Mainstays
Click on a link for information
Franconia Elementary School website
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