Bedtime Stories for Read Across America Week
One Last Night - Tonight (Friday, March 5)
6:45-7:30pm
Enjoy LIVE read aloud stories with FES Teachers and Staff Virtually!
To join, log into the Schoology "All Students Course" by using this link: https://tinyurl.com/y9ynzgls.
Click on the "Collaborate Ultra Option" and join the "Penguin Bedtime Stories of the Day"!
International Day 2021
Not even virtual school can stop us from holding the annual International Day event at Franconia Elementary!
An International Day interest form has been added to every Schoology classroom. Students who are interested in participating in this year's event may fill out the form and submit it with a parent’s permission (they “sign” at the bottom). Details on how to submit videos and pictures are in the google form.
Form is due by TODAY, Friday, March 5
REQUIRED FORMS
for Return-To-School
Parents of students who are returning to in-person school should complete the following forms:
Please contact the school office (703-822-2200) with any questions you may have.
Kindergarten 2021-2022
Do you have a child will be 5 years of age by September 30, 2021, and do you plan on sending them to kindergarten for the 2021-2022 school year?
We are in the process of preparing for our kindergarten registration and orientation. If your child is ready for kindergarten, call the school so we may add you to our list of rising kindergarten students.
Please fill out the form at this link so you are put on our list of incoming kindergarten families for 2021-2022:
Also, share this info with your neighbors who have a child that meets the above criteria.
All the forms needed for registration can be found here:
Franconia Elementary School office - 703-822-2200
Our New Regular Feature:
"Behind the Mask..."
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Kristen Stump
3rd grade
Mrs. Stump has been a member of the Franconia Family for 18 years. She has taught kindergarten, 1st grade, and grade 1-2 multi-age.
When she is not at school, she enjoys spending time with her family. She has two children, Dylan (11) and Hadley (8). Last spring, the Stump family added a goldendoodle puppy, Zoey, to the mix!
Mrs. Stump is an avid runner and has a pre-dawn workout routine! She grew up in West Virginia and went to West Virginia University. She is often cheering on the Mountaineers and plays Country Roads each Friday!
Mrs. Stump has a big family and enjoys traveling and vacationing with them. She loves being a part of this amazing community!
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Arlyncia Pina
3rd grade
Mrs. Pina is a third grade teacher and loves being a part of the Penguin community!
She enjoys reading, dancing, and Friday movie nights with her family. She especially enjoys long walks at Burke Lake Park with her two sons.
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Student Council Association
Sport Jersey Day - Thursday, 3/18
Show your support for your favorite team (of ANY sport - high school, college, or professional...or YOUR OWN team) by wearing your favorite team's jersey!
Character Trait of the Month
February’s Character Trait was empathy - to understand how others feel and then take action to show you care.
Take a look at how students practiced empathy:
https://youtu.be/8U2yizNLCsA
March’s Character Trait is self-control - to control behavior and emotions.
Throughout the month of March, if your child has shown self-control, they can record their experience on our flip grid link below. Some videos will be shown school-wide in our monthly character trait video. Students can join the recording by using their Google or fcpsschools.net account.
https://flipgrid.com/f0d7930f
Videos are due by Friday, March 19
For any questions, please contact the School Counselors, Mrs. Guillion (vguillion@fcps.edu) or Mrs. Coleman (kdcoleman@fcps.edu).
Extra Curricular Activity
For Franconia girls in grades K-2
Rosie Riveters is a non-profit organization that develops participants' confidence, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills through their hands-on and interactive STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) projects.
During this virtual six-week program, participants will explore everything from chromatography and surface tension to circuits and magnetism. Each participant will receive all the materials needed to build each project, access to on-demand and exclusive video content, and hour-long synchronous virtual sessions with a RosieRiveters instructor.
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We hope to schedule these sessions on Monday asynchronous learning days.
- The start date and times with be TBD based on interest.
- There is room for 12-14 participants.
REGISTER TODAY at this link: https://rosieriveters.regfox.com/rosie-riveters-franconia-elementary-spring-2021-virtual-program
For any questions, contact Lindsay Reyes (Franconia STEAM teacher), at lsreyes@fcps.edu.
Order Your Yearbook Now
Cost is $14.00
Deadline - April 15, 2021
https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/search/FMYB111688
Online code is: FMYB111688
(All proceeds will go towards the funding of the annual "Summer Book Grab" program.)
FCPS Parent Resource Center
FREE Webinar Classes
Encouraging Positive Behaviors at Home Series
- 03/18/21: Effectively Communicating with Your Child
- 04/22/21: Minimizing Prompts and Maximizing Your Child’s Independence
Register for Strategies for Increasing Replacement Behaviors
Special Education: Understanding the Process and Collaborating with Your School Webinar
Join us for this important webinar to learn:
- What is Special Education?
- How do children qualify for services?
- What is Least Restrictive Environment?
- What is the difference between accommodations and modifications?
- What is an IEP?
- What are the roles and responsibilities of IEP team members?
- How can I work with the school team to develop an IEP?
- How do I advocate for my child at school and in the IEP process?
Friday March 19, 2021, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Register for Special Education: Understanding the Process and Collaborating with Your School Webinar
Challenges of parenting in the U.S and During the Pandemic: A Webinar for Arabic Speaking Families (presented in Arabic) كيف تحتفظ بالتقاليد و المثل العربيه في المجتمع الامريكي
This webinar is for Arabic-speaking families who want strategies to address their children's challenging behaviors. Bridge the cultural gap to make your home run a bit more smoothly.
Participants will learn about:
- Parenting Styles
- Managing problematic behavior
- Providing structure and support during the pandemic
- Returning to normalcy
Presented by staff from Northern Virginia Family Services Multicultural Center: Hanan Elbakry, Bilingual Psychotherapist and Tuleen Hajoun, Bilingual Clinical Intern.
Wednesday March 24, 2021, 10 - 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Register for Challenges of parenting in the U.S and during the pandemic: A Webinar for Arabic Speaking Families (presented in Arabic)
Penguin Points
Click on a link for information
Franconia Elementary School website
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