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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Saturday, 10/28- FES PTA Fun Run/walk & Foam Party 10:30am-Noon
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Friday, 11/3- Quarter End/ Early Release, 1:30pm Dismissal
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Monday, 11/6 and Tuesday 11/7- No School- Student Holidays
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Wednesday, 11/22 - Friday, 11/24- No School- Thanksgiving Holiday
Fire Station Open House
Join our neighbors at the Franconia Volunteer Fire Department for an Open House in celebration of Fire Prevention Week.
This Saturday, October 14, 2023
10 AM – 4 PM
- Meet the Firefighters
- Safety Demos
- Fire Truck Tours
- And more!
6300 Beulah Street Alexandria, Virginia 22310
Hope to see you there!
Solar Eclipse Resources
Resources for families to learn more about the upcoming solar eclipses (October 14, 2023 and April 8, 2024) have been compiled, including safe viewing practices. Resources can be found at this FCPS website link. These resources are applicable to students of all ages. We hope everyone takes the opportunity to learn more about this extraordinary natural phenomenon.
Music Notes
Attention all 3rd graders!
It is time to purchase your recorders! Please log on to myschoolbucks.com, head to the “store”, find the music notes icon, and purchase your recorder for only $4.00! If you need to pay by cash or check, please label it with your student’s name and send the exact amount. No change will be made.
Attention all 4th graders!
October 17th is our field trip to the Kennedy Center. Please make sure you BRING YOUR LUNCH to school that day. Also, dress to impress as you attend Philharmonia Fantastique performed by the National Symphony Orchestra!
Attention all 3rd – 6th graders!
It’s time to bring in your recorders! Please make sure all recorders are labeled with your name and are inside a labeled recorder bag. I will not accept recorders without their bags/cases. Please have them in by October 31st.
Attention Penguin Chorus!
Save the date for our winter concert on Monday, December 11, 2023 at 6:30 in the Franconia Gym
Attention Future Penguin Performers!
Auditions for Beauty and the Beast will be November 7 and November 9 from 3:45 – 5:30. I will have a sign up sheet in the music hallway for all interested auditionees. I will be in contact with parents of students who are signed up giving more information as soon as the audition list has been finalized. Be on the lookout for more information coming soon!
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Participate in the Yearbook Cover Contest
All Franconia students are invited to participate in our yearbook cover competition. Please use a white 8 x 11 sheet of paper and colored pencils. On the back of the paper, write your first and last name, teacher's name, and grade level. This year's yearbook theme is
Penguins Strive to Be Inclusive and Kind
Your cover designs should be related to the theme. Please include Franconia Elementary 2023-2024 on the cover and remember to check your spelling!
Designs are due to your homeroom teacher by Friday, November 3rd
Things to Consider when designing:
- Draw your picture with a pencil first.
- When coloring, use colored pencils only.
- Your design should be Portrait view (not landscape)
- Remember to use color to really make your picture pop! (don’t have a lot of white space)
Counselor Corner
October is Bully Prevention Month
In the month of October (Bully Prevention Month) Mrs. Guillion, our School Counselor will teach guidance lessons pertaining how we can prevent bullying behaviors by being an upstander for self and others and showing kindness.
Kindergarten-1st grade- We will read “The Rainbow Fish,” and discuss kindness and what it means to be an upstander!
2nd and 3rd grade- Will play a Jeopardy game to discuss the difference between bullying, conflict, and a mean moment.
4th grade- We will discuss the difference between conflict and bullying.
5th grade- We will discuss the difference between harassment and bullying behaviors.
6th grade- We will discuss why is it important to show empathy towards people who are bullied and harassed.
Bully Prevention Week is October 30th-Novmber 3rd. The theme is "Being an Our Upstander Against Bullying! Additional details to come.
Get your costumes ready for our Mardi Gras Style Kindness Parade on October 31st! We are looking forward to spreading kindness, smiles and joy to our students and staff!
Character Trait of the Month
The Character Trait for October is Kindness-being friendly, considerate, and willing to help others.
In September, we highlighted the character trait of Penguin Pride which means to show that you are proud of your school by obeying school/class rules and procedures. We are so proud of our Penguin Pride winners.
Here’s the student video for student’s who portrayed penguin pride this month: https://youtu.be/Q2jtfngXQFA
Spirit Wear is Here!
Spirit Wear is finally here! Click here to order your Fall 2023 Penguin Way Spirit Wear by noon on October 25:
https://shop.burkesports.com/groups/1619-franconia-es-pta/products
This year we are happy to be using a local small business for our sale (Burke Sporting Goods) and we thank 4th Grade teacher Mrs. Blum for designing the awesome logo that reinforces the new motto of the school- The Penguin Way!
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Donations of New/Gently Used Books Wanted
The Franconia Elementary Student Council is collecting books that will be sent to Safari International School (SIS) in Ghana. SIS is an inclusive school that serves students in preschool and primary years 1-5. SIS believes that all students add value to the classroom and their learning community. They have students from around the world, but they don’t have a library. Help us, help them, so the students of SIS can enjoy reading books from their school library.
Student Council funds will be used to ship the books to Ghana.
We will collect books through Friday, 10/20
Please consider donating new or gently used books from home. Students can drop books in to the bin that is located at the library entrance by the main office.
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Student Council
NEEDS YOUR HELP!!
Please join the Franconia Elementary Student Council 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 and friends are also welcome! We need at least 18 participants to earn the full amount of $450.
What?
Clean up after the Marine Corp Marathon for the designated assigned mile.
When?
Sunday, October 29, 2023, at 10:00am-12:00pm.
Where?
We will meet at mile marker 10. See the map on the other side of this paper for the exact location. Use of Metro is highly recommended due to parking scarcity and road closures due to the marathon route. The closest metro stop to the mile marker 10 is Foggy Bottom. There is a free shuttle that takes people to the Kennedy Center (not associated with the marathon, but convenient for our location). From there, it’s a short walk along the river to mile marker 10
Why?
Franconia Penguins will earn up to $450 from this event!!!
How?
Meet us at the 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
Please fill out this electronic form if you can help us out at this event.
Impact Aid Survey Coming Soon
FCPS is pleased to announce that the Federal Impact Aid Survey will be available via Parent VUE beginning Monday, October 16, 2023. Please access the survey at that time.
The Impact Aid Program is a federal program designed to directly compensate local school districts that have been financially impacted by federal activities. The program’s mission is to reimburse local school districts for local revenues lost due to the presence of federally owned, and therefore tax exempt, property.
For families that do not have access to ParentVUE or prefer to complete a paper form, a printed form will be provided by the school after October 31.
Lice Information and Resources
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) and the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) have updated the Head Lice Guidelines to be in alignment with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The beginning of the school year is an ideal time to remind parents/guardians about head lice and its treatment. Although lice do not spread disease, they can be a nuisance and cause great concern in the community.
The following resources are available to learn more about lice and its treatment:
Translated versions of these resources are also available.
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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.
- Friday, November 3rd, Quarter End, Early Release
- Monday, November 6th, Student Holiday
As a reminder, Friday, November 3, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students. Also, schools are closed for students on Monday, November 6, for a school planning day.
See the complete school year calendar.
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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