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PICTURE DAY
MONDAY, 3/5, 11:00am-6:00pm
Strawbridge Photography will return on Monday, 3/15, from 11:00am-6:00pm in the gym.
They will be taking pictures of students who did not get their picture taken on October 5, 2020, and will also take re-takes from that day. If you intend to have a re-take for your child, please indicate that in the comments of the sign-up.
The picture taken of your child will be the one used as their profile picture in this year's yearbook.
You must sign up for a timeslot using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050c4baeae2fa3fe3-111688
Pictures packages and pricing can be found here.
All orders can be made online at this link: www.strawbridge.net
On Picture Day: park in the back parking lot, go through the gate that leads to the black top, and then enter the gym door off the black top. Masks are required for everyone and social distancing will be in place.
For any questions, please contact Melissa Anderson in the office at maanderson1@fcps.edu.
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
Orientation for Rising Kindergarteners
Monday, March 22, 5:00pm
The Franconia kindergarten team is excited to welcome families with rising Kindergarten students to our 2021-22 Virtual Orientation. During this virtual presentation, the kindergarten teachers will provide information about the kindergarten program at Franconia Elementary. Please use this link to join the presentation:
https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/805ef64f4de14085afc2677b99fefad9
*If you cannot attend this session, it will be repeated on April 12th at 12 noon. A recording will be available for families who cannot attend either session.
For questions, please contact Claire Branson (kindergarten team lead) at cebranson@fcps.edu.
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
DEADLINE FOR SIGNING UP - FRIDAY, 3/26
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 Rosie Riveters instructor.
Full information here.
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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.
International Day 2021
Friday, March 26
Look for more information soon!
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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