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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Friday, 9/23 Rosh Hashanah
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Saturday, 9/23 - FES PTA Foam Run/Walk 10:30AM - Noon
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Monday, 9/25 - Yom Kippur Holiday, No School
 Students from Mrs. Haffner's Third Grade class share details about themselves in their identity posters.
Fall After-School Club Registrations Now Open
Registration is now open for all after-school clubs. Sessions start the week of October 2nd; all clubs run 3:35-4:35pm. Additional information is available on the PTA's website:
https://fes-pta.memberhub.com/edit/w/afterschool
Questions? Contact Matt at vp@franconiaespta.org
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The Franconia PTA is pleased to offer the following options:
Magnus Chess Academy
Grades K-6
$243 (12 weeks)
Mondays, Oct 2-Jan 29
Each week students of all levels do a fun but challenging lesson with one of our great coaches from our world class curriculum followed by practice games against other students in the class.
Registration opens Sept 11 at: http://www.chessacademy.com
Parent Volunteer needed in exchange for free tuition*. Contact Matt at vp@franconiaespta.org
Crochet Club
Grades 4-6
$180 (12 weeks)
Tuesday, Oct 3-Jan 9
Learn to crochet and work on projects together, led by Ms. Pater. No experience necessary and all materials provided.
Registration opens Sept 11 at: https://fes-pta.memberhub.com/store/items/911520
Pickleball Club
Grades 3-6
$180 (12 weeks)
Thursday, Oct 5-Jan 18
Come learn what pickleball is, how to play pickleball, and how you can use the skills and strategies of pickleball and apply it to other sports! Led by Mr. Harris. Equipment provided. Beginners welcome!
Registration opens Sept 11 at: https://fes-pta.memberhub.com/store/items/911524
Games Club
Grades 2-6
$120 (8 weeks)
Thursday, Oct 5 – Dec 7 (skip Nov 2 and Nov 23)
The Games Club will provide students with opportunities to practice strategy & sportsmanship through games! We will play old classics, like Connect Four, and newer classics, like Apples to Apples. Students will have fun engaging with their peers, free of screens and electronics. Led by Ms. Vandersande.
Registration opens Sept 11 at: https://fes-pta.memberhub.com/store/items/911522
Soccer
Grades K-3
$130 (8 weeks)
Monday, Oct 2- Dec 4
Train like the superstars of the world in this action-packed session! All participants, regardless of skill level, will learn and practice basic soccer skills. Led by Gamepoint Athletics.
Registration opens Sept 11 at: https://gamepointathletics.com/registration/franconiasoccer/
Parent Volunteer needed in exchange for free tuition*. Contact Matt at vp@franconiaespta.org
Flag Football
Grades 3-6
$130 (8 weeks)
Wednesday, Oct 4- Nov 29
Participants will work on the overhand throw, catching, and play in thrilling games! To prepare for games, participants will practice basic offensive routes and defensive coverages, and experience a Super Bowl!!
Registration opens Sept 11 at: https://gamepointathletics.com/registration/franconiafootball/
Parent Volunteer needed in exchange for free tuition*. Contact Matt at vp@franconiaespta.org
Science Seed
Grades K-2
$136 (8 weeks)
Thursday, Oct 5- Nov 30
A science enrichment program designed to develop a love of science that will last a lifetime. The Science Seed teaches geology, chemistry, biology/nature, physics and nutrition in fun, interactive, and age-appropriate ways.
Registration opens Sept 11 at: https://forms.gle/YcdjujFW2TRBuKTE9
Parent Volunteer needed in exchange for free tuition*. Contact Matt at vp@franconiaespta.org
Tech Club
Grades K-2 and 3-6
$145 (6 weeks)
Friday, Oct 6- Nov 10
Through Tech Club, iCode will offer a STEAM program to help students become comfortable with technology in a fun approach that enhances learning in math, science, engineering, and the arts. Each class involves an exciting hands-on activity designed to teach a new skill!
Registration opens Sept 11 at: https://secure-portal.icodeschool.com/center/140%20Vienna?FranchiseId=1629&Type=Partnerships+(Offsite)&CategoryId=940
Parent Volunteer needed in exchange for free tuition*. Contact Matt at vp@franconiaespta.org
*Parent volunteers are asked to be present at every club meeting, to help take attendance, notify office of absences, and ensure children are picked up by appropriate individuals.
 Mrs. Fouad's students enjoy planning their next moves in the Strategies Lab
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Foam Fun Run/Walk Fundraiser
Save the Date - Saturday, Sept. 23 at FES Field
Run/Walk from 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Foam Party at the Finish Line from 11:00 a.m. - noon
Join your PTA and fellow Penguins at a Foam Fun Run/Walk Fundraiser. Participation is FREE for FES families, but donations are encouraged to support the PTA's events and activities.
Your donations help to keep the PTA's activities free and fun, but we can't do it without your support! Your donations will fund our Fall Fest, Picnic on the Playground, Author Visits, Bus Transportation for Field Trips, Movie Night, Book Blast, End-of-Year Celebration, Teacher Appreciation Week, and MUCH MORE!
No registration required * Shoes and clothes may get wet with non-toxic, non-staining foam * Light concessions for sale * No pets, please
All children must be supervised by a parent or guardian, this is NOT a drop-off event. Questions? officers@franconiaespta.org
Interested in joining Girl Scouts?
Girl Scout Troops are now forming at Franconia Elementary School!
For more information, come to the Troop Formation Meeting
Monday, October 2nd at 6PM
FES Cafeteria
or contact Tiffany Haffner, Troop Organizer
at Troop53110@gmail.com
Library Volunteers Needed
The library would love to have volunteers to help shelve books any time during the school day!
The link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040E4CAEAD2FAAF49-library2
 Students from Mrs. Blum's Class were big supporters of Kindergarten Color Days!
Calendar Reminders
- National Hispanic Heritage Month
From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Fairfax Fiesta Fairfax County's inaugural Hispanic Heritage Celebration, the Fairfax Fiesta, is taking place on Saturday, Sept. 23, from noon to 5 p.m., at the PARC at Tysons (8508 Leesburg Pike). The free event, presented by the Fairfax County Government and Celebrate Fairfax!, aims to provide an extraordinary experience for all ages and backgrounds. Learn more about Fairfax Fiesta.
Friday, September 15, is a half-O day in recognition of Rosh Hashanah, which begins at sundown. Half-O days are full school days, but important events will not be held after school on those days. See the complete school year calendar.
All FCPS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 25, for Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism. See the complete school year calendar. Learn more about Yom Kippur on Brittanica.com.
Reporting an Absence or Change to Dismissal
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.
Penguin Points
Click on a link for information
Franconia Elementary School website
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