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UPCOMING EVENTS
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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
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Monday, 10/2-Friday 10/6 - FES PTA Fall After-school Clubs Begin
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Monday, 10/2-Friday 10/6 - Book Fair
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Friday, 10/6 - FES PTA Fall Festival
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Monday, 10/9 - No School - Indigenous Peoples Day, Staff Development Day
Students in Mrs. Stump's class diligently putting their thoughts on paper.
Registration Closing Soon for Fall After-School Clubs
Registration is now open for all after-school clubs. Sessions start the week of October 2nd; all clubs run 3:35-4:35pm. Bus service is not offered after club meetings. Students must be picked up after club meetings, unless they attend SACC. 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.
Principal Smith and Mr. B. are all smiles during a recent spirit week.
Foam Fun Run/Walk Fundraiser
THIS Saturday, Sept. 23 at FES Field
(event is weather dependent - please check Facebook and email for updates)
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
Can't make it to the event? No problem! Click here to make a tax-deductible donation to your Franconia PTA to make sure this year is one to remember.
Prepare for the Pacer Test
Next week we will be having our Pacer test. Please bring a comfortable pair of running shoes. For your own safety we ask you do NOT run the pacer test in Crocs, slides, flip flops, sandals, or boots. We are also asking that you please bring water with you to PE as well so you can take a drink of water when you need it rather than using the water fountains. Thank you!
-PE Team
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Mrs. Stump's class enjoying good food and the company of friends.
Library News
Check Your Student's Library Account
Did you know you can check your student's library account? Click here for a step by step guide. Using this program you can see which books your students have checked out and when they are due. You can even see which books are overdue
The Book Fair is Coming!
From October 2nd to October 6th students will visit the Book Fair during the day with their class. Families are welcome to shop on Tuesday after school until 6:15, and Friday after school until 8:00, during the Fall Festival. The Book Fair accepts cash, check, credit card, and the Scholastic eWallet.
Visit https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/franconiaes for more information!
The Book Fair cannot run without help from volunteers! Please sign-up to help out here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040E4CAEAD2FAAF49-44440527-book
Email the librarian, Debby Vandersande, at dmvandersand@fcps.edu with any questions.
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
Pack 867's Annual Bike Rodeo
Bring your Helmet and bike: bicycle, tricycle, big wheel or stride bike and come check out Cub Scouts with Pack 867 at their annual Bike Rodeo.
Friday, September 29th at 6:30 PM
St. John’s Lutheran Church
5952 Franconia Road
Alexandria, Virginia 22310
- Learn about bike safety and maintenance
- Explore obstacle stations
- Pizza & frozen treats will be available
All boys and girls in grades K-5th are welcome.
Please RSVP here
Franconia Fall Festival
Save the Date - Friday, October 6th
5:30 - 8:30pm
Fall Fest is BACK! Celebrate the spooky season with a NEW Haunted House and plenty of Penguin
fall fun! Our amazing Scare Squad is in need of three more pop-up canopies to help construct the Haunted House. If you have one they can borrow, please contact President@FranconiaESPTA.org
Thank you to First Impression Orthodontics at 6479 Old Beulah St. in Alexandria for sponsoring a portion of our event! Contact them at (703) 822-0010 or www.firstimpressionorthodontics.com for comprehensive orthodontic care for children and adults.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with your student on the school news! Record a video of your student sharing about an important Hispanic person, teach some Spanish words, or tell about a Hispanic tradition, food, or country. They can even share what being Hispanic means to them!
Videos should be under 2 minutes and in landscape. You can post the video here at https://flip.com/337205e8. You will need to log-in to your student’s account to post.
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.
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.
Indigenous Peoples' Day honors the histories, cultures, and contributions of Native peoples, past and present. This year, Monday, October 9, is a student holiday and staff development day. Learn more about Indigenous Peoples’ Day from the National Museum of the American Indian
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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