Wednesday Word - 9/28/22

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 09/28/2022 05:00 PM EDT
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UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Monday, 10/3 through Friday, 10/7- Book Fair Week
  • Wednesday 10/5 - School Closed, Yom Kippur 
  • Friday 10/7 -  Fall Festival 5:30-8:30
  • Friday 10/7 - Chili Cook Off 5:30-8:30
  • Monday, 10/10 - Student Holiday, Staff Development
  • Monday,10/24 - School Closed, Diwali
  • Saturday, 11/5 - Fun Run 

                      

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Get Ready to Show Some Spirit!

Just two more days to join in the fun!  Let's show our "School Pride" tomorrow an Friday and end the month strong as Proud Penguins!

  • Thursday 9/29  Penguins - Dress like, or wear penguins
  • Friday  9/30   School Gear - Wear your favorite Franconia gear

 

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Student Council NEEDS YOUR HELP!!

Please join the Franconia Elementary Student Council Association and the 3rd Grade Team to participate in the Marine Marathon Mile Clean-up!!

Who?

All Franconia Penguins and an adult to accompany them at the event. Other family members also welcome!

What?

Clean up after the Marine Marathon for the designated assigned miles.

When?

Sunday, October 30, 2022, at either 10:00am-12:00pm OR 11:00am-1 p.m.

Where?

We were able to secure 2 miles of the course this year. Once we know how many participants we have, we will notify you of your meeting point.  It will be either mile marker 10 or mile marker 16.  See the map on other side of this paper for exact locations.  Use of Metro is highly recommended due to parking scarcity and road closures due to the marathon route.

Why?

Franconia Penguins will earn up to $900 from this event!!!  This money will be for Student Council activities, or to purchase much needed school equipment, books, and other supplies that will be used by all Franconia Penguins!

How?

Meet us at your assigned mile marker and use the provided gloves and bags to pick up waste left from the marathon participants and spectators.  The clean-up should only take about an hour.  It is imperative that an adult accompany a child. 

THIS IS NOT A DROP OFF EVENT

 

Use this link to sign-up

https://forms.gle/M5eWnaNFTTdqB6e1A

 

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The Book Fair is coming October 3rd to 7th!

Students will browse and shop during the school day. Families may join us starting at 3:30 for evening events:

Family Night

Tuesday, October 4 until 7PM

Fall Festival

Friday, October 7 until 8:30 PM

Visit https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/franconia to shop or set up an electronic wallet for your student!

Book Fair volunteers may sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040E4CAEAD2FAAF49-book3

 

Please email the librarian, Debby Vandersande, at dmvandersand@fcps.edu with questions.

 

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Music Corner

CORRECTION TO THE DAY OF THE WEEK OF OUR FIELD TRIP – PLEASE NOTE:

Our first field trip of the year!

4th Grade National Symphony Orchestra field trip to the Kennedy Center is coming up on MONDAY, October 17th!  All 4th graders will receive a letter about the field trip along with a permission form today. Please read the letter carefully, pay the $5.00 via myschoolbucks.com and return the form no later than September 30th. We can’t wait to see everyone look their best as we head to the theater! If you have any questions, feel free to email jdlucius@fcps.edu.

-Ms. Lucius

 

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Art Room Volunteers Wanted

Ms. Menotti is looking for parent volunteers in the art room to help with material preparation. Prep would include things like making copies, cutting paper and sketchbook organization. This would be a reoccurring volunteer opportunity twice a week, preferably on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The time of volunteering can be flexible, but please make sure you can available for at least 1-2 hours. Please reach out to Ms.Menotti at vmenotti@fcps.edu if you are interested in receiving more details.”

 

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Calendar Reminder: Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur, October 5

Yom Kippur is the holiest day in Judaism. 

Wednesday, October 5, is a holiday for teachers and students.

 See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.

 

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Franconia PTA Fall Festival 

October 7th 5:30-8:30

Games! Raffles!  Balloon Twisters! Magicians! Character Appearances! Chili Cook-Off! Haunted House!

Join your Penguin Families for an evening of fantastic fall fun! Free event for all Penguin families!

*This is not a drop-off event. Parent/guardian supervision is required at all times*

 

Chili Cookoff

October 7th 5:30-8:30 during the Fall Festival

Can you bring the heat?!?

Show off your culinary skills and test yourself against other Franconia families! Chili will be judged by a team of professional chefs, firefighters, FES staff and kids! Prizes from Spin Pollo and Giant will be awarded in multiple categories!

Sign up to enter here!

 
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Free Covid-19 Booster

AT MAKESPACE
6082 Franconia Rd, Suite C&D (upstairs)
Alexandria, VA 22310
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1ST, 2022
9:00 AM - 12:00

  • 1st & 2nd doses available for everyone ages 5+
  • Boosters Available
  • Ages 5-11: 5 months after 2nd dose
  • Ages 12+: 2 months after 2nd dose (1st dose if received J&J) or last booster

*Please bring your CDC vaccination card

  • Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
  • No ID or health insurance required
  • No appointment needed, walk-ins accepted! 

 

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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 and the front parking lot will be off limits
  • Changes in dismissal mode (https://franconiaes.fcps.edu/about/change-dismissal-form)

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, click HERE.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

 

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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.

 

Penguin Points

Click on a link for information

Franconia Elementary School website