Student Council Association
Spirit Day!
Show your school spirit this Thursday, 10/22, by attending classes with CRAZY HAIR!!
The crazier, the better!
Let’s see you, School Spirit Mustangs!!
Next SCA Spirit Day will be Thursday, 11/18. The theme will be announced soon.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
To learn more about or to apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): https://www.commonhelp.virginia.gov/
FREE Food Distribution Drive-thru Event
- No eligibility required.
- Contact-free distribution.
- Please wear face coverings to pick up dairy, meat, and produce
- Thursday, October 22, 12:00pm
- Key Middle School
- 6402 Franconia Rd, Springfield
Distribución de Alimentos GRATIS
- Desde su vehículo
- Servicio solo a personas en vehiculos
- Jueves, 22 de Octubre, 12:00pm
- En el Key Middle School
- 6402 Franconia RD, Springfield, VA 22150
Health Department. Health Department flu clinic sites and dates in English and Spanish at: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/novel-coronavirus/tools
Resources for those who do not qualify for Medicaid: Medical Care for Children Partnership (MCCP) and Federally Qualified Health Centers
UPDATE FROM THE
SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Kindness Video
Do you want your child to be part of our school-wide kindness video?
If yes, please send pictures of your child’s acts of kindness to School Counselors, Mrs. Guillion (vguillion@fcps.edu) and Mrs. Coleman (Kdcoleman@fcps.edu) by Friday, October 23.
Bullying Prevention Month
The month of October is National Bully Prevention month. To encourage our Mustangs to be an UPSTANDER against bullying, we are having our annual spirit week on October 26- 30. Please see the spirit week themes later in this newsletter.
Encouraging Positive Behaviors at Home Series
Dyslexia Awareness Month: A Webinar for Families
Join the FCPS Dyslexia Specialist, Carrie Leestma, for an update on FCPS Resources.
Wednesday, October 28, 2020 10 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Register for Dyslexia Awareness Month: A Webinar for Families
GOING PAPERLESS
Parents of elementary school students can now opt to "Go Paperless" to receive progress reports online only. This feature also exists for middle and high school students.
After logging into your ParentVue account (use link below), go to My Account and check the "Go Paperless" option.
https://sisparent.fcps.edu/PVUE/PXP2_Login_Parent_OVR.aspx?regenerateSessionId=True
***REMINDER***
Complete Beginning of Year Forms!
In the past, the school has sent home forms to be updated and filled out. In our virtual world this year, forms will not be sent home at all, but the information is still needed.
All forms are available online - go to this link to get all the forms to be completed or updated.
For any questions you may have, please call the office at 703-822-2200.
BULLYING PREVENTION WEEK
October 26 - 30
Next week, we will begin our annual spirit week to raise awareness about the prevention of bullying.
MONDAY - Wear shades to "Shade Out Bullying"
TUESDAY - Crazy Hair Day - "Wild About Being an Upstander"
WEDNESDAY - Wear crazy socks to support National Down Syndrome Awareness Day
THURSDAY - Team jersey/hat Day - "Team Up Against Bullying"
FRIDAY - Wear school colors to show that we are "Mustangs Against Bullying"
Information about the Advanced Academics Program (AAP)
***UPDATED INFO***
Our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher (AART) is Jo-Anne Fouad. She will be conducting a virtual parent information session.
For information about the AAP, click here.
Q&A Session AAP Level 4 Referral File Prep
• Live via Collaborate Ultra on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 10:00am
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 might have, please contact Mrs. Fouad, at jpfouad@fcps.edu
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
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/
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!
Update from the Art Room
Greetings Franconia Elementary Families,
I want to provide information on the accessibility of art resources in Schoology, the best way to reach me, ways students can submit their work, and to remind families of the materials/supplies necessary for art as we continue online learning.
Logon Best Practices:
Communication
- You can reach me through the mail tool in Schoology or by emailing me directly at JMNawrot@fcps.edu.
- When using the Schoology mail tool, students can write text, attach files and images, record audio, and record video. This tutorial video shows how: https://youtu.be/QJKc-W5MhpY.
Submitting Work
- To date, artwork has mostly been viewed and assessed within synchronous sessions as much as possible.
- For students in grades K-2, parents and caregivers are asked to assist with submitting pictures or videos of their art in the weekly albums within the “Class Work” section of the Art Schoology page.
- Students in grades 3rd - 6th will need to start submitting work online as we move forward (5th and 6th grade have already been doing this).
- Students grades 3 through 6 will need to check the Art Schoology page or their calendar in Schoology to see which assignments require submission.
- Please watch this tutorial video https://youtu.be/Bd2yKBplsOk to learn how to view and complete assignments in Schoology.
Extra Support
- If your child expresses a need for extra support with art assignments, please email me (JMNawrot@fcps.edu) with questions.
- If your child would like to meet synchronously, please email a request to meet with me. Please include your child’s full name and their teacher’s name. I will then be able to create a session and schedule a Monday meeting.
Art Supplies
- Some of the supplies listed on the Franconia's School Supply List were added specifically for art.
- It is very important for students to come to art class fully prepared with the proper supplies.
- In the home, consider setting up a space for art class that has all art supplies readily on hand.
- If your child attends an out-of-your-house care center, consider creating a portable bin of art supplies they can take with them so they are prepared for art class.
- If you aren't sure when your child has art class, please contact their teacher.
Thank you so much for your time and support as we all experience learning in a very new and different way. Please reach out to me directly if you have any further questions about the above information or about art in general.
Sincerely, Mr. Jacob Nawrot
Franconia Elementary School
Art Teacher and Pyramid Art Lead
Mustang Mainstays
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