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Yes, that is a real iguana that visited Franconia Elementary last week. Thank you to Barn Hill Preserve!
Mark Your Calendar Now!
There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, April 5.
Spring Break - Monday, April 15 - Friday, April 19
For more information about school happenings, visit the website here.
Family Engagement Survey
Open March 24 - April 12
On March 24, you received an invitation from Dr. Scott Brabrand, Superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools, to participate in the 2019 FCPS Family Engagement Survey!
We would love for you to complete the survey letting us know how we are doing in the areas of:
- Communicating
- Providing you opportunities to partner
- Developing positive relationships
- Ensuring student success and more
The survey will be available between March 24- April 12.
The information we learn from you will help us strengthen family engagement and continue fostering a Caring Culture throughout FCPS.
There are 3 ways you can complete the survey:
- Check your email for an invitation with a survey link from Dr. Scott Brabrand, Superintendent, with subject line: FCPS Family Engagement Survey. Click here to get to the survey in case you did not receive the email.
- Ask the front office staff for a paper survey. You can complete it right there on the spot.
- Complete the online survey using one of the school computers. The office staff would be happy to show you an available computer for you to complete the survey electronically at the school.
We honor your opinion and commitment to your child and our schools. We strive to make it a better place for ALL!
For more information, please contact the school office at 703-822-2200.
Thank you in advance,
Andrew Smith
Principal
YEARBOOK ORDERS
Due by FRIDAY, MARCH 29
Extra order envelopes are available in the school office.
The cost per yearbook is $17.00.
If using the order envelope, USE ONE PER STUDENT. Include payment of cash or check (made out to Scherling Photography).
Extra yearbooks will not be available for sale at a later time, so don't miss out on this opportunity!
Spring Picture Day
Tuesday, April 2
Scherling Photography will be here to take individual pictures of each student as well as class pictures.
INDIVIDUAL PICTURES:
- There will be no pre-orders of the individual pictures.
- A proof picture will be sent home along with an order form approximately 3 weeks AFTER picture day.
CLASS PICTURES:
- Order forms for the class pictures have been sent home. Extra order forms are available in the school office.
- Those order forms (with payment enclosed) should be brought to school by picture day - 4/2.
- The cost for a class picture is $11 - cash or check (made out to Scherling Photography) is accepted payment.
6th GRADE PANORAMIC PICTURE:
- Order forms for the panoramic pictures have been sent home. Extra order forms are available in the school office.
- The order forms (with payment enclosed) should be brought to school by picture day - 4/2.
- The cost for a panoramic picture is $15 - cash or check (made out to Scherling Photography) is accepted payment.
Edison Pyramid Choir Concert
(re-scheduled from January)
Wednesday, April 3, 7:30pm
Join the Franconia Choir, along with choirs from the other elementary schools in the Edison Pyramid, the Twain Middle School Choirs, and the Edison Choirs for a night of singing in the Edison High School gym.
Franconia students are asked to wear their GREEN chorus shirts and black pants.
Seating for friends and families is very limited - Franconia will sit on one side of the gym or the other - look for a "Franconia" sign above the bleachers.
OPTION FOR PURCHASING PIZZA: If your child wishes to eat pizza, there is a $5 charge (also includes a soda and chips). Your child should bring $5 (cash) with them to Edison at 5:00pm.
SCHEDULE FOR CHOIR STUDENTS:
5:00 - arrive to Edison cafeteria for pizza
5:15 - arrive to Edison cafeteria and find the Franconia group
5:30-5:50 - Franconia will rehearse "Quiet Sea" and "Gallop"
5:50-6:20 - full rehearsal, including the National Anthem and "I Ask For One Day"
6:20 - gym opens to audience
6:30 - concert begins
For more information, go to the Franconia website here.
Edison High School
5801 Franconia Road
Alexandria, VA 22310
For any questions you may have, contact the Franconia music teacher, Jen Lucius, at jdlucius@fcps.edu.
Kindergarten Open House
Friday, April 5, 2:00-3:00pm
If you have a child who will be in Kindergarten at Franconia ES in the Fall, please join us for our Kindergarten Open House in the school cafeteria.
There will be a presentation given by our Kindergarten teachers and meanwhile, the rising Kindergarteners will have an opportunity to experience a school bus ride to prepare for the fall.
After the presentation and bus ride, there will be open time to circulate through the Kindergarten classrooms.
No RSVP is required and it is not a requirement to have already registered your child. Please come and learn all about our Kindergarten program!
For more information, visit here.
Spring PTA Book Fair
Sales begin Tuesday, 4/9, at 4:00pm in library
Join the PTA for their Spring Book Fair in the school library! There will be lots of great offerings - books, games, puzzles, toys, and more!
The online fair will open on March 31 and end on April 13 - scholastic.com/bf/franconiaelementaryschool3.
Information about the Book Fair:
- Classes will preview the fair on Monday, 4/8, and Tuesday morning, 4/9.
- Sales will begin on Tuesday, 4/9, at 4:00pm.
- Additional sales hours are as follows:
- Tuesday, 4/9, 4:00-6:00pm
- Wednesday, 4/10, 9:00am-12:00pm
- Wednesday, 4/10, 4:00-8:00pm (FAMILY NIGHT)
- Thursday, 4/11, 9:00am-12:00pm
- Thursday, 4/11, 4:00-6:00pm
- Friday, 4/12, 9:00am-12:00pm
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PAYMENT - Cash, check, and charge are all accepted as payment for book fair items. Make checks out to Franconia PTA. There is no tax charged on book fair items.
FAMILY NIGHT - Wednesday, 4/10, 4:00-8:00pm
- Join the PTA for prizes, a pencil pull ($1 a try), and the Lollipop Tree ($1 a try).
- The 6th grade will also be selling pizza and baked goods in the cafeteria.
***Shopper's Tip - bring a re-usable tote bag to put your purchases in!
To print out the official flyer for this event, click here.
For any additional questions you may have, please contact the PTA Book Fair Chair, Teresa Lantin, at corvaraprncs@yahoo.com.
Talent Show Audition Forms
Due by Friday, April 12
If you are interested in auditioning for a spot in the 2019 Franconia ES Talent Show, you and a parent/guardian will need to fill out a permission form found here or in the school office.
Auditions will be held on Thursday, May 2, during the school day. The Talent Show will be performed on Thursday, June 13 (last day of school).
PERMISSION FORMS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, APRIL 12. NO LATE FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
For any questions you may have, contact Trevia Younger (Franconia 2nd grade teacher on the Talent Show committee), at TRYounger@fcps.edu.
PTA Restaurant Night
Paradiso - Wednesday, April 24, 5-8pm
Join the Franconia PTA at Paradiso Italian Restaurant (6124 Franconia Road), from 5-8pm, to raise money for the school.
The school will receive a percentage of the proceeds of all sales between 5:00 and 8:00pm.
For any questions you may have, contact the PTA Restaurant Night Coordinator, Jennifer Deems, at jenniferdeems@gmail.com.
Spring Music Concert
Thursday, April 25, 7pm
Franconia Elementary will host its own chorus, strings groups, and band in the gym for a Spring Music Concert.
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Because school is a time to think, create, share, and grow.
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Notes from the School Counselor
Grade level guidance topics for this month:
Kindergarten - What is whole body listening and what does it look like?
First Grade - What is whole body listening and what does it look like?
Second Grade - Forgiveness
Third Grade - Learning the importance of having a flexible mindset
Fourth Grade - Using I-Messages to resolve peer conflict
Fifth Grade - The benefits and risks of digital friendships
Sixth Grade - Sexual harassment (Part 1) [Parent opt-out letters required if not attending this session]
For further questions and concerns or for individual student referrals, please contact Veronica Guillion, School Counselor, 703-822-2256.
Mustang Wall of Fame
March'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 – Callan A.
• Science
• Play on my 3DS
• Because I can learn lots of stuff
First grade – Luciana M-M.
• Art and reading
• Play with my friends on family road trips
• All the teachers are very nice and because I have a lot of friends
Second grade – Maya A.
• Specials
• I like to go to the pool
• Because I like school and Mustangs are one of my favorite animals
Third grade – Ariana G.
• Reading
• Playing outside
• Because of my friends and teacher
Fourth grade – Dylan S.
• Math
• Play Fortnite
• The teachers make learning fun
Fifth grade – Elena B.
• Writing
• Draw
• I love being with my friends
Sixth grade – Julia J.
• Reading/writing
• Tumbling and cheer
• All of the teachers are friendly and helpful
*Students are randomly selected to have their picture displayed in the office for a month.
Job Openings for School Bus Drivers
FCPS is in critical need of more drivers for its large fleet of school buses.
Pay starts at $19.01/hour.
- Excellent benefits
- Excellent perks
- Driver requirements
- Advancement opportunities
For more information, go to this link: https://www.fcps.edu/busdrivers.
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.
March's workshops:
Sibshops
An exciting workshop for brothers and sisters of children with special needs! Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services, Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-5 who have siblings with special needs enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools. The workshop is a way for children to meet other siblings in a fun, recreational setting, celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs, share sibling experiences and receive peer support. Participants may register for one, two or all workshops. Registration is free, however donations will be accepted to support the cost of materials and food. Registration is required and limited, please register early.
Workshop Days
Friday, April 5, 2019, 9 a.m.-noon
This workshop will be held at Providence Community Center, 3001 Vaden Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031
Register for Sibshops
Teen Depression: What Parents Need to Know
What is Teen Depression? This workshop presented by Dr. Kathryn DeLonga, PsyD, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Director of the Mood Brain and Development Unit Psychological Treatment Program at the National Institute for Mental Health, will highlight the prevalence of major depressive disorder and how to identify depression in teenagers. A brain-based understanding of depression will be presented along with elements of recovery and strategies for treatment. Parents will be provided with strategies to use to help their teenagers.
Friday, March 29, 2019, 10 a.m.-noon
Register for Teen Depression: What Parents Need to Know
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 4/1
- 4/2: 5th grade field trip to Newseum
- 4/2: Picture Day – individual/class/6th pano/staff group (in gym)
- 4/3: Mr. Nawrot’s Art Club (3:40-4:40pm in room 105)
- 4/3: ***RE-SCHEDULED Edison Pyramid Choir concert (7:30pm in EHS gym)
- 4/4: 3rd quarter grading period ends
- 4/5: Set-up for Book Fair in library
- 4/5: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS (Staff work day)
- 4/5: Kindergarten Open House (2:00-3:00pm in cafeteria)
WEEK OF 4/8
- 4/8: Book Fair previews in library
- 4/8: National School Assistant Principals Week
- 4/9: Book Fair previews in library; sales 4:00-6:00pm
- 4/9: Environmental Club (3:30-4:30pm in room 158)
- 4/10: Book Fair sales (9:00am-12:00pm & Family Night, 4:00-7:30pm in library)
- 4/10: 3rd quarter progress reports go home
- 4:10: SCA meeting (8:45-9:15am in cafeteria)
- 4/11: Book Fair sales (9:00am-12:00pm & 4:00-6:00pm in library)
- 4/11: Kindergarten field trip to National Zoo
- 4/11: Edison Pyramid Art Show (5:30-7:00pm in hallways around library & art room)
- 4/12: Book Fair sales (9:00am-12:00pm in library)
- 4/12: 5th grade [Octaviano] GATP presentations (11:00am-1:30pm in room 158)
WEEK OF 4/15 – 4/19
WEEK OF 4/22
- 4/23: Chorus and strings to perform at CALIBRE (9:45-11:15am)
- 4/24: National Administrative Professionals Day
- 4/24: 1st grade field trip to the National Zoo (9:30am-1:30pm)
- 4/24: Mr. Nawrot’s Art Club (3:40-4:40pm in room 105)
- 4/24: PTA Restaurant Night at Paradiso (5:00-8:00pm)
- 4/25: Spring Music Concerts in gym (2:00pm and 7:00pm)
- 4/26: Applications for News Crew due to Mrs. Copeland (applications will be made available to 5th & 6th graders soon)
- 4/26: Career Day for grades K-1
Mustang Mainstays
Click on a link for information
Franconia Elementary School website
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