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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Wednesday, 10/25- FES Picture Retake Day
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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 - No School- Student Holidays
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Wednesday, 11/8- Beauty and the Beast Auditions 3:45pm-6:00pm
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Wednesday, 11/22 - Friday, 11/24- No School- Thanksgiving Holiday
Mrs. Octaviano's class watched as a Monarch chrysalis opened during class. Ms. Lucius joined in and didn't mind at all that their music time was interrupted so they could watch this awesome event!
Pyramid Night with Edison Football
Edison High School Football
PYRAMID NIGHT
vs. Justice High School
Friday, October 20th 7:00 PM
$5 per adult
Elementary and Middle school Students can:
- Go on the field at 6:40
- Go to the game for free (with a paying adult)
- Enjoy great Edison Football!
This is NOT a drop off event
All Elementary and Middle School students must be accompanied by an adult
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Two More Days to Donate Books!
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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One of our Franconia Girl Scout Troops working together to weed the garden and plant bulbs for Spring!
PICTURE RETAKE DAY
Wednesday, 10/25, 9:00am-12:00pm
Victor O'Neill Studio will be at Franconia again next Wednesday. They will be taking pictures of students who missed the first picture day back in September or who are new to Franconia since then.
They will also be here for picture retakes. Please note the guidelines for re-takes: vosphoto.com/retakesvosphoto.com/retakes.
***ORIGINAL PICTURE PACKAGE MUST BE TURNED IN ON RE-TAKE DAY*** (unless you ordered digital prints).
Any student who has not had a chance to order, it’s not too late! Please visit: vosphoto.com/underclass and use your student ID when prompted for the online code.
Please contact the Victor O'Neill office with any questions or concerns: Underclass@vosphoto.com or 703-532-0013.
Please Complete Your Impact Aid Form
Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid
The Impact Aid Program is a federal grant 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. Your support in identifying students with federal connections will ensure that FCPS can obtain its fair share of grant funds from this program.
For the first time, surveys will be available online this year. Please log into ParentVue from October 16 - 30, 2023. Once logged in, please select the “Online Packets” tab at the top, then select “2023-2024 Federal Impact Aid Survey” from the dropdown menu. Click the ‘Begin Registration’ Button.
Any surveys not completed by October 30 will be sent home in Wednesday folders. Please be sure to complete and sign the survey, then have your child return the original (fax or email copies may not be sent) to their teacher no later than Thursday, November 16th.
For questions regarding the Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid, please call 703-329-7750 or email ImpactAid@fcps.edu or visit https://www.fcps.edu/impact. Additional information about Impact Aid programs and grants is available on the U.S. Department of Education's website at DoED Impact Aid Programs.
Have questions or need a ParentVue account? Please contact the Franconia ES Main Office @ 703-822-2200 for help.
Have a ParentVue account, but need assistance? Complete this Help Request Form: https://itweb.fcps.edu/itsupport/parent/.
Ms. Allen’s and Ms. B’s kinders enjoy reading with Mrs. Pina’s 3rd grade students.
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 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/Band/Strings Members!
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 Wednesday, November 8th from 3:45-6:00. Callbacks for requested students will be held on Friday, November 10 from 3:45-5:00. An email AND a letter will go out to those students we need to hear again. The signup sheets are already in the music hallway for all interested auditionees. Students who sign up to audition will receive a Commitment Packet that includes the rehearsal dates. Parents will need to sign the commitment form by Wednesday, November 1st making sure that you have listed any and all conflicts with rehearsals. Students who do not return the Commitment Form WILL NOT be allowed to audition. Once Ms. Lucius has the form, she will email parents separately with more details before auditions.
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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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Attention all Pokémon fans!
Are you into Pokémon? Do you want to get together with other Franconia Penguins to play Pokémon games and/or trade Pokémon cards? If you answered "YES" to these questions, then keep reading! On the following Fridays, Nov. 10th, Nov. 17th, Dec. 1st, and Dec. 8th, from 3:30-4:30, Franconia will host a Pokémon after school club. Students are invited to stay after school to enjoy all things Pokémon with their fellow students and some Franconia teachers. Use the link below to sign-up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4AA4A928A6FB6-45373173-pokmon
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.
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
LMVSC Recreational Basketball
Registration Open
- Play With Friends
- Scholarships Available
- Pre-K - High School Programs
- Uniforms Provided
- Exciting End of Season Tournament Included
Registration Closes November 22nd
Games Start January 6, 2024
Questions? Email Tom Fitzpatrick at
TFITZPATRICKDOB@LMVSC.ORG
LMVSC.org
Dyslexia Open House
Fairfax County Public Schools will be holding the Dyslexia Open House on October 26, 2023, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at 8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031. This event is open to staff members and families who would like to learn more about dyslexia and how Fairfax County Public Schools supports students with dyslexia.
From 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. participants have the opportunity to visit tables set up with information from a variety of departments in Fairfax including the Office of the Ombuds, Office of School Psychology and the Office of Special Education Instruction. From 5:00 until 6:00 p.m. a variety of speakers will discuss the importance of dyslexia awareness and how to support your students with dyslexia. Feel free to share the invitation with staff, family and community members. Register using this link.
Calendar Reminders
- 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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