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Upcoming Events
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Thursday, October 31- Quarter End, Early Release
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Friday, November 1- No School, Diwali, Dia de los Muertos, All Saints Day Holidays
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Monday, November 4- Schools are closed for students, School Planning Day
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Tuesday, November 5 - Schools are closed for students, Teacher Workday
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Wednesday, November 20- FES PTA Restaurant Night @ Hangry Burger
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Thursday, November 21- FES PTA Restaurant Night @ Hangry Burger
Advanced Academics
Please Join us for a Full-Time Advanced Academics application information session!
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 – 6:00-7:00pm
Franconia Library (a virtual link will also be provided)
Parents grades 2-6 who are interested in learning about the application process for full-time advanced academic services are welcome to join us for this information session.
Spirit Week
LET’S CELEBRATE BULLY PREVENTION WEEK!
BE AN UPSTANDER AGAINST BULLYING!
Friday, October 25th - Twin Day or Wear School Colors
Monday, October 28th- Pajama Day
Tuesday, October 29th - Team or College Jersey Day
Wednesday, October 30th- Crazy Hair, Socks, or Hat
Thursday, October 31- Dress as your favorite book character/costume or wear fall colors (no masks) – The Kindness Parade is today too!
Library Spotlight
Book Fair Volunteers Needed for Thursday! TOMORROW!
Thursday is one of our biggest student shopping days at The Book Fair and there are no volunteers!
Please consider signing up to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040E4CAEAD2FAAF49-51910123-book#/
The Book Fair is here!
Families may shop after school on Friday, during the Fall Festival until 8:00 PM.
Family Night is after school on Tuesday, October 22 until 6:15 PM.
Find information and set-up an eWallet here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/franconia
An exciting visit from our fire station neighbors! 🚒 Our fabulous PTA organized a special activity for early release Monday, bringing learning and fun together!
Music Notes
Penguin Performers Auditions
Audition Workshop
If you signed up for the Audition Workshop, remember that it’s tomorrow, Thursday, October 24th from 3:45-5:00. Talking points have been sent to all families who signed up. Please pick up your child promptly at 5pm in the Kiss and Ride line.
Sign Up to Audition For Newsies!!
**The sign-ups are now posted on our Musical Corner Wall at the bottom of the music ramp! Every student who signs up will get an Audition Packet (located outside of Ms. Lucius’s classroom)
**Please sit with your child and read through the entire packet, look at the calendar for all rehearsal/performance dates, list conflicts, sign the interest form and the waiver and return to Ms. Lucius by November 1st.
**Auditions are held Tuesday November 12th from 3:45-5:00 and Thursday November 14th from 3:45-5:00. The sign up list will be posted nest week. More information to come.
**Call Backs (if needed) are held Tuesday November 19th from 3:45-5:00
**Casting emails to parents will go out Thursday November 21st.
Parent Information Session TONIGHT
Family Life Education (FLE)
Parents are invited to attend an optional Zoom session to learn about Family Life Education (FLE) lessons and materials.
Wednesday, October 23rd, 6:00-6:30
Zoom link is below:
https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/95727806847
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is eligible for federal Impact Aid grants due to the federal presence in our area. The grants from these programs will become part of FCPS' general operating budget. They are critical to ensuring that students receive an excellent education. FCPS anticipates receiving approximately $3,000,000 in Impact Aid funds.
FCPS uses the survey for Federal Impact Aid to identify federally connected students. In October, the survey will be made available to FCPS families. The survey is available online through ParentVue. Families without ParentVUE can request a paper copy of the survey from their child's school. FCPS staff will process the information with the utmost confidentiality.
Below are the visual steps for a parent to get to the survey in SIS ParentVue.
Steps to Access the Survey in ParentVue
Step 1: Log into SIS ParentVue
Step 2: Select the 'Online Packets' tab
Step 3: From the tiles at the bottom of the page, select the '2024-2025 Federal
Impact Aid Survey'
Use of Impact Aid Funds
Federal Impact Aid provides revenue to local education agencies to mitigate costs of educating children in areas impacted by federal activity. The Impact Aid policy was designed to compensate local school districts for the local funding share that is reduced or eliminated because of a Federal presence that is not taxable. School districts with federal lands, military installations, federal low-rent housing or Indian Trust land within their boundaries lose local revenues. Impact Aid is designed to compensate school districts for this lost revenue. Impact Aid goes into the general fund and is intended to offset the costs (e.g. staff, facilities, and transportation) associated with educating military dependent children and other special groups.
Enter 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:
Penguin Power!
Learning gives us the power to grow, change, and achieve!
Your cover designs should be related to the theme. Please include Franconia Elementary 2024-2025 on the cover and remember to check your spelling!
Designs are due to Mrs. Yortzidis by
November 6th.
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)
 Ms. Branson's kindergarteners are hard at work! Here they are collaborating at their tables during an exciting activity.
🩹 FCPS Students Roll Up Their Sleeves for Free Immunizations
Safeway Pharmacy has been hosting free immunization clinics at Frost Middle School for any FCPS student age 18 or younger. The clinics are one of many ways FCPS is providing opportunities for students to receive their required immunizations.
The next clinic will be Monday, October 28, 3-7 p.m. and Tuesday, October 29, 3 to 7 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students age 18 or younger to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.
Please note that students age 19 and older may access free immunizations at their middle/high school immunization clinic, the Fairfax County Health Department or through other community resources.
🩹 Additional Immunization Clinics
The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunization appointments at their district offices for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays through December. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.
The health department will also host immunization clinics at FCPS middle and high schools through December. Clinics will take place during the school day. Students may only participate in the clinic at the school where they are enrolled. Parental/caregiver consent is required for students to receive immunizations. Please check the Immunization Resources page for clinic locations, dates, and how to submit a consent form.
LMVSC Basketball Registration
Now Open!
- Play with classmates and neighborhood friends
- Financial aid available
- Pre-K through high school programs
- Exciting end of season tournament included
- Registration closes November 20th
- Games start January 11, 2024
- Register at www.lmvsc.org or by clicking HERE
- Questions? Call us at 703-863-4255
Calendar Reminders
October
- National School Principals Month
- Disability History and Awareness Month
In Virginia during October, Disability History and Awareness activities provide an opportunity to create greater public awareness for individuals with disabilities, with the goal of full inclusion in our community.
- National Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. To help develop a common understanding of Bullying, below is the FCPS definition.
Bullying in Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyberbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”
For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions and/or concerns about something that is going on at school, please contact the front office so that they can support you and most importantly your student.
- October 21-25 - National School Bus Safety Week
National School Bus Safety Week is an active and evolving public education program and an excellent way for parents, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operators, school administrators, and other interested parties - to join forces and address the importance of school bus safety.
- October 31 - *Quarter End, Early Dismissal and Student holiday
Thursday, October 31, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students.
November
- November 1 - *Diwali / Día de los Muertos and All Saints Day (Holiday)
Friday, November 1, is a holiday this year for Diwali and Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day. All schools and offices will be closed.
- November 4-5 - School Planning and Teacher Workday
Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 4, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 5, for a teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.
Stay Informed, Be Involved
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