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Thanksgiving Holiday
Wednesday, 11/24 - Friday, 11/26
FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION (FLE)
Materials Preview - Monday, 11/22, 7:00-7:45pm
Each year, elementary schools in the Edison Pyramid host an optional parent information session on FCPS’s Family Life Education (FLE). We share information about the lessons taught, provide time for families to view the materials used in lessons, and answer questions.
This year, the session will be hosted by Mount Eagle Elementary staff in a Zoom session on Monday, November 22, at 7:00-7:45pm.
Parents can access the Zoom session here. You will need a Zoom account to access this meeting.
Parents are also able to view FLE materials in their Parent Schoology accounts.
If you need help accessing these materials, please contact me at lnpinski@fcps.edu.
GUIDANCE LESSONS FOR NOVEMBER
K and 1st grade: how to make and keep friends.
2nd grade: friendly vs. unfriendly behaviors. Read-Aloud will be “Making Friends is an Art” by Julia Cook. Lesson addition: Jeopardy game.
3rd grade: learning how to view the perspective of others.
4th & 5th grades: lessons on gratitude
6th grade: sexual harassment part 1 - parent opt-out letter has been sent out and is due by November 17.
From our Franconia School Counselors:
Veronica Guillion - vguillion@fcps.edu
Leslie Fry - lrcalhounfry@fcps.edu
REMINDER
AAP level 4 Parent Referrals
Due by December 15
Interested in AAP level 4 for your student? You can watch a brief slide show from the AAP office to understand the process. Go to fcps.edu and type “AAP” in the search box. Scroll down and click the second topic "Parent Presentations" and there are two informational videos to watch. One about the entire AAP program and the other about the Parent referral process.
To access the fillable PDF forms type “AAP forms” into the search box. Completed forms should be emailed to Mrs. Fouad jpfouad@fcps.edu
You will receive a confirmation email acknowledging your forms were submitted by the December 15 deadline.
Questions? Email Mrs. Fouad jpfouad@fcps.edu or call the school and leave a detailed message.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations to the winners of the yearbook contest!
- The front cover will display artwork created by Elio Lantin.
- The back cover will display artwork created by Kantaro Hirago.
- Featured inside the yearbook will be art created by Isabella Nguyen, Pax Nerida, Sentaro Hiragi, and Sophia Lempp.
Thank you to all the students who worked so hard on artwork for the yearbook cover contest. We had a lot of great entries and everyone did an amazing job!
FREE COVID-19 Vaccinations
Pop-up Pediatric Vaccine Clinic Opportunities
The Fairfax Health District and Fairfax County Public Schools are hosting free COVID-19 vaccine clinics at 10 schools for students 5-11 years of age.
Children do not need to be an FCPS student to attend these clinics. Vaccines will not be available for those 12 years and older. Children must be accompanied by a parent or another responsible adult at all community vaccination sites.
The Fairfax County Health Department’s webpage has information about the clinics and resources for finding and scheduling a vaccine appointment.
Up-to-date information about vaccination opportunities is available on our website.
Find out if you can schedule your child’s COVID-19 and flu vaccines at the same time.
Have you seen? The building now has identifying lettering atop the front entrance! Lookin' great!
Please remember to notify the school office of any of the following changes that come up for your child.
Notification should be made by 9:00am on the day of the change.
- Absence
- Late arrival
- Planned early pick-up or mid-day appointment (pick-up and return)
- If your child needs to be picked up unexpectedly, please call the office (703-822-2200) in advance of your arrival
- This allows the office to contact your child’s teacher to prepare your child for their departure
- For early pick-ups after 3:00pm, please park on Kathmoor as the school buses start to arrive for dismissal at that time
Below are the 3 options by which to notify the school office (choose one option):
Please do this IN ADDITION to contacting your child's teacher. There could be times when the teacher is absent and, by also contacting the office, the information will be properly noted.
To email your child’s teacher, go to www.franconiaes.fcps.edu, click on “FULL MENU” on the left, and then "Staff Directory."
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Inclement Weather Guidelines
2021-2022
FCPS has announced updates to its inclement weather policy for the 2021-22 school year.
- The first five inclement weather days will be traditional inclement weather days. These five days may occur consecutively due to a single weather event or may take place as several individual events.
- Once these five days have been taken, FCPS will use the flexibility provided by the General Assembly to have unscheduled virtual learning days, wherever possible, to maintain continuity of learning.
Find out more about 2021-22 inclement weather days
FCPS CARES
Recognize FCPS Employees
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.
The start of the school year is a great time to acknowledge someone who has helped to make your child's return to school amazing.
Learn how you can acknowledge an FCPS employee for their great work.
FCPS Parent Resource Center
Dunn Loring Center for Parent Services
2334 Gallows Road, Entrance 1, Room 105
Dunn Loring, VA
Come explore the library for families and staff, 8:00am-4:00pm
- The library contains over 10,000 books, eBooks, DVDs, and CDs on topics related to parenting and educating all children, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities.
- Check out up to 6 items and keep them for 3 weeks. Renewals are easy - just call or email us.
- Find library resources to support your child with help from the Parent Resource Center staff.
- Call us and we can have library materials ready for you to pick up.
- Return library materials to us 24/7 in our book return or use the FCPS inter-office mail. Contact us for details.
PARENT RESOURCE CENTER CONTACT INFO:
Email: prc@fcps.edu
Phone: 703-204-3941
Web: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/family-engagement/parent-resource-center
Twitter: @prc_fcps
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fcpsprc
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FCPSParentResourceCenter
Penguin Points
Click on a link for information
Franconia Elementary School website
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