SPRING PICTURE DAY

Friday, March 11

Victor O'Neill Studios will be on site to take the following pictures:

• student individual (full-length)
• class group
• 6th grade panoramic

All orders will be placed AFTER picture day.

You will be able to view and order your child’s photos in their online gallery approximately ten days after picture day.

If you have any questions leading up to picture day, please reach out to Victor O’Neill Studios by emailing Underclass@vosphoto.com.

FRANCONIA CELEBRATES

READ ACROSS AMERICA

3/7 - 3/11

Read Across America week is a time to bring extra attention to and opportunities for diverse literature, diverse readers, and diverse writers.

Franconia will be celebrating the week of 3/7 - 3/11 and each day will have an opportunity for students to participate in different ways.

Here are the focuses for each day:

• Monday, March 7: Cuddle Up with Fiction -> Pajama Day
• Tuesday, March 8: Comics Vs. Graphic Novels -> Dress up like your favorite superhero
• Wednesday, March 9: Hats Off to Poetry -> Wear a FUN hat
• Thursday, March 10: Nonfiction Teaches -> Dress up as your favorite person or thing to learn about
• Friday, March 11: Celebrate Cultures and Diversity -> Wear or bring something from a special place or culture

YEARBOOKS ON SALE NOW

Sale ends March 11

$15.00

To reserve your yearbook now, go to http://YEARBOOKORDERCENTER.COM and use the school code for Franconia Elementary School - 21927.

Any additional funds received from yearbook sales will go towards our summer reading book grab!

PLEASE NOTE - EXTRA YEARBOOKS ARE NOT PURCHASED FOR PURCHA.

THIS IS THE ONE TIME TO PURCHASE ONE.

Fairfax County Health Department

Immunization Clinic

The Fairfax County Health Department will be offering a special Immunization Clinic for Fairfax County Students to complete their school vaccine requirements. Call for an appointment.

Saturday, March 12, 2022, 8am to 12pm

Annandale District Office

7611 Little River Turnpike, #400-E

Annandle, Virginia 22003

To make an appointment please call our Fairfax County Health Department Clinic Service’s Appointment Line:

703-246-7100

GUIDANCE LESSONS FOR MARCH

Kindergarten - Identifying feelings

1^st & 2^nd grade - Zones of Regulation: Strategies to deal with strong emotions.

2^nd-3^rd grade - Using "I" statements to solve conflicts

6^th grade - Learning how to view other’s perspective and solve conflicts from a positive approach.

From our Franconia School Counselors:

Veronica Guillion - vguillion@fcps.edu

Leslie Fry - lrcalhounfry@fcps.edu

UPDATE FROM

FRANCONIA MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Spring Concert

Tuesday, April 26, 7:00pm

Gymnasium

We are thrilled to announce that a bit of normalcy returns to Franconia this spring!  We will hold our annual spring concert featuring our band, strings and chorus members on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 7:00pm in the Franconia gym. Mark your calendars!

Here are a few details of what to expect:

There will be a schoolwide assembly during the school day on April 26, time TBD.

ALL musicians need to wear a plain white top and black pants / skirt with black shoes to BOTH the day and night performances.

Skirts should be below the knee.

Musicians are expected to report to their music classroom locations at 6:30pm fully dressed for warm up and attendance.

Gym doors will open at 6:45pm for friends and family.

We will offer a Zoom option for those who cannot attend.  The link will be sent before the performance.

If you have any questions, please email Ms. Lucius at jdlucius@fcps.edu.

HAYFIELD SECONDARY

CRAFT FAIR & SILENT AUCTION

SATURDAY MARCH 19, 9am-3pm

7630 Telegraph Rd. Alexandria, VA

FREE ADMISSION!!!

HORIZON 2 ASSESSMENTS

Grades 3-6

February 7 - March 31

Horizon division assessments will be administered to grades 3-6 students February 7-March 31.  The division assessments include Reading, Math (3-7 regular/advanced) and Science (grade 5 only).  These assessments provide a formative measure of current learning to inform reteaching, remediation, or support prior to spring SOL exams.

For more information, please contact your child’s teacher - staff directory.

SPRING BOOK FAIR

Monday, 4/18 - Thursday, 4/21

Mark Your Calendar Now!

Evening hours will be on Monday and Thursday

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):

• FranconiaESAttendance@fcps.edu
• 703-822-2222
• Online attendance form - https://franconiaes.fcps.edu/attendance-form

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, click HERE.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

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

The FCPS Parent Resource Center (PRC) offers a welcoming and engaging environment for families, educators, and community members.

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

FREE CONSULTATIONS:

• The PRC offers free, confidential in-person, videoconference, and phone consultations for families and FCPS staff.
• Appointments are highly encouraged.
• They can brainstorm strategies and possible solutions to help you address your concerns by drawing upon resources and support from FCPS, as well as community, state, and national centers.

TUTOR LIST:

• The PRC maintains a list of current FCPS employees who hold a valid and current teaching license in VA and want to tutor after their contracted school day.
• Contact the PRC at 703-204-3941 or prc@fcps.edu for more information.

FREE LENDING LIBRARY:

• 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.

FREE WEBINARS:

• Register here - https://bit.ly/3hSRIZW
• Watch recorded webinars - https://bit.ly3rpPl3Q
  1. To turn videos into preferred languages, open a video - choose any video on YouTube and follow these directions to have closed-captioning in your preferred language:
  2. Click the CC button - make sure it is underlined in red.
  3. Click the settings button - it looks like a gear.
  4. Click subtitles.
  5. Click auto-translate.
  6. Choose a language.

Webinar: Parenting Skills for Arabic Families 4-part Series *Presented in Arabic

Thursdays in March 2022 6:30-8 p.m.

The webinar series addresses the challenges faced by Arab parents when raising their children in the United States of America and the cultural differences between generations.

Topics include:

• Cultural, psychological, emotional, and personal differences 
• Parenting strategies based on empathy and understanding

Join Sarah Amri, psychologist and Program Supervisor at Northern Virginia Family Service and Hunada Zeinedin, counselor at Northern Virginia Family Service

• 3/03/2022 Bridging Cultural and Generational Differences
• 3/10/2022 Effective Ways to Communicate
• 3/17/2022 Discipline Strategies
• 3/24/2022 Effective Parenting Styles

Register for Webinar: Parenting Skills for Arabic Families 4-part Series *Presented in Arabic

Supporting Early Learners: Growing the Caregiver’s Toolbox: A Webinar for PreK-2 Families

• 3/11/22: Supporting Self-Regulation Development in Early Learners
• 4/22/22: Supporting Healthy Habits & Routines in Early Learners
• 5/20/22: Growing through Tough Moments in Early Learners

There are so many ways children learn and develop throughout early childhood. Relationships, habits, and even challenges can become rich opportunities to teach and foster lifelong learning and skills for our children. Learn more about how self-regulation, executive functioning, and routines can help your children learn and develop.

• Laura Thieman, LCSW, MPH, RPT- FCPS Social Worker Supervisor, Region 3
• Amy Sheldon, MEd, MSW, LCSW - FCPS Preschool Mental Health Clinician, Early Childhood Assessment Team
• Lori Kraden, FCPS Educational Specialist, Behavior Intervention Services

Fridays 10-11:30 a.m.

Register for Supporting Early Learners: Growing the Caregiver’s Toolbox: A Webinar for PreK-2 Families

Gang Prevention for Families and Community Members

Join us for this webinar about preventing gang involvement in Fairfax County. 

• Participants will learn about programs, strategies, and supports to prevent youth involvement. 
• Discussions will also include supports available to those youth who may already be involved with or are currently being recruited by gangs. 

Topics include:

• What is a gang and why do youth join gangs?
• Common gang activities
  • Risk factors associated with gang involvement 
  • Protective factors that reduce gang involvement
• Supports available in Fairfax County and FCPS

Presented by:

• Stefan Mascoll: Coordinator Student Safety and Wellness, Fairfax County Public Schools
• Kate Reen: Director of Youth Initiatives, Northern Virginia Family Service
• Francisco Klockner Gonzalez - Gang Prevention Coordinator, Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court 
• Dianna Sosa, LCSW, FCPS School Social Worker

Friday March 18, 2022 10-11:30 a.m.

Register for Gang Prevention for Families and Community Members

Penguin Points

Click on a link for information

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