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Franconia ES Librarian, Mrs. Vandersande, is excited about her neighborhood Bookmobile! (look at her shirt)
Franconia Mustang Spirit Wear
On Sale until 10/13
Show your Mustang Pride with FES spirit wear! The Franconia Elementary PTA is happy to offer a short-sleeved t-shirt and a hoodie sweatshirt in youth and adult sizes.
The sale is active now through Tuesday, October 13, with orders arriving in late October for drive through pick-up at Franconia (orders can be shipped directly for an additional fee).
Be aware, due to Covid-19 restrictions, the PTA will not be able to sell additional merchandise after October 13 and all orders must be placed through the Custom Ink fundraising website.
Purchase spirit wear HERE.
Questions? Contact Allie Adams at allie.c.adams@gmail.com.
Information about the Advanced Academics Program (AAP)
***UPDATED INFO***
Our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher (AART) is Jo-Anne Fouad. She will be conducting 3 virtual parent information sessions in the coming months (UPDATED schedule is below).
For information about the AAP, click here.
Advanced Academics Program – An Overview Parent Information Session- DATE CHANGE
- Live via Collaborate Ultra on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.
https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/2aa1191ba7594a8db4895b306c468e71
- We will be discussing the AAP Parent Presentations: AAP Overview Video | La sinopsis de los servicios del Programa Académico Avanzado.
- The session will be recorded and available on the Franconia Schoology site.
Pre-view the presentation slide show:
http://dl.ebmcdn.net/fcps/courses/AAP_Overview_091919/story_html5.html
https://dl.ebmcdn.net/fcps/courses/AAP_Overview_SPANISH_101019/story_html5.html
How to Prepare an Advanced Academics Program Referral File
- Live via Collaborate Ultra on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.
https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/9c361bb50a3344d394776126295f9bab
Q&A Session AAP Level 4 Referral File Prep
- Live via Collaborate Ultra on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.
https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/68d962ac960641b889ca89e7352b6063
- Open, office hours to discuss preparing materials for your AAP level 4 referral file.
- The session will be recorded and available on the Franconia Schoology site.
For any questions you may have, contact Mrs. Fouad, at jpfouad@fcps.edu.
Yearbook Cover Design Contest
Entries Due by 10/30
All Franconia students are invited to participate in this year's yearbook cover design contest.
For an introduction to the contest, here's a video to watch - https://youtu.be/mswLNhc6tTE.
Please use a white 8 x 11 sheet of paper and colored pencils. The paper should not be lined paper and it should not be 3-hold punched.
On the back of the paper provide the following information:
- student first and last name
- teacher's name
- grade level
This year's yearbook theme is: Mustangs in the Virtual World.
The cover design should be related to the theme. Please include Franconia Elementary 2020-2021 on the cover and remember to check your spelling!
Designs are due by Friday, October 30.
There are 2 ways to submit your cover for the contest:
Scan your cover and email a PDF to Mrs. Yortzidis at adyortzidis@fcps.edu.
OR
Drop your artwork off at Franconia Elementary:
- during the week of October 26 - October 30
- from 9am-12pm
- park in front lot and ring the buzzer --> someone inside will give you instructions on what to do with submission
- please do not drop it off prior to that week or outside of those times
Good luck!
Flu Vaccination Clinics
Available by appointment only: 703-246-7100, TTY 711
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October 24, 10am - 2pm
- Herndon Reston District Office
- 1850 Cameron Glen Drive, Suite 100, Reston, VA 20190
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November 7, 10am - 2pm
- Mt. Vernon District Office
- 8350 Richmond Highway, Suite 233, Alexandria, VA 22309
Student Council Association (SCA)
Sign-Up Now!
Deadline is 10/6
Students, ask yourselves these questions:
- Are you interested in helping to organize events for the students of Franconia?
- Do you want to learn how to make a difference in your community?
- Would you like to practice leadership skills, while helping to communicate information to your class?
If your answer to these questions is “yes,” then the Student Council is the place for you! Interested students should send the following information to Ms. Octaviano at: rloctaviano@fcps.edu:
- Student’s Name
- Student’s Teacher
- Family member email address
- Please put “SCA” in the subject line
Please go to this link for the official flyer.
Girl Scouts Interest Meeting
Tuesday, 10/13, 7:30pm
Girl Scouts is still going strong this Fall! Girl Scouts is a group where girls can connect: they make friends, learn new skills, and become leaders.
A new troop (Troop 53110) is being formed for Kindergarteners.
There are also existing troops for girls in grades 1-6 for girls to join as well!
Families of all grade levels are invited to learn more about Girl Scouts and get started with joining a troop by attending our meeting on Tuesday, October 13, at 7:30pm.
Register for the meeting here: https://bit.ly/girlscouts-536.
You will be sent a Zoom link the day of the event for those who RSVP.
For more information, please contact Zoë Marshall, zmarshall@gscnc.org, 703-372-4347.
For additional information about Girl Scouts, please visit their homepage at www.gscnc.org.
Down Syndrome Awareness Day
Wednesday, October 28
Please show your spirit and support for Down Syndrome Awareness Month by wearing your fun and crazy socks!
Show them off in class!
To learn more, visit these websites:
https://www.ndss.org/syndrome-awareness-month-means/
https://www.pediatricsoffranklin.com/practice-news/twelve-facts-for-down-syndrome-awareness-month/
Mustang Mainstays
Click on a link for information
Franconia Elementary School website
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