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Upcoming Events
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Thursday November 14- Newsies Auditions 3:45- 5:00 PM
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Saturday, November 16- Garden Clean up- FES field, 9:00-11:00 AM
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Tuesday, November 19- AAP Information session- FES Library 6:00-7:00 PM
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Wednesday, November 20 and Thursday, November 21- FES PTA Restaurant Night @ Hangry Burger
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Wednesday, November 27- Friday, November 29- Thanksgiving Holiday- No School
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December 7: Franconia Night at the Wizards - 7:00 PM
Franconia will dismiss 3 hours early at 12:30 PM.
Please plan accordingly.
Franconia Garden Cleanup
Help us clean up our school garden beds in preparation for winter. We will have extra gloves and hand tools, but it would be helpful if participants brought their own. Wagons will be especially helpful for moving waste and mulch.
This is NOT a drop-off event.
Students should have an adult with them.
Saturday, November 16th
9am -11am
Franconia Elementary
6301 Beulah Road
Alexandria, VA
Clean up activities:
- Clear out invasive plants, remove weeds, trim existing plants, and plant seeds.
- Remove waste and cover with mulch
Please RSVP here
Questions? Contact Renee Octaviano at rloctaviano@fcps.edu
Wild adventures at the National Zoo! 🦁🐯🐒 Our Kindergarten explorers had a roaring good time discovering animals from around the world.
Outstanding Staff Awards
Franconia Elementary School is fortunate to have many outstanding teachers and staff. Fairfax County Public Schools recognizes outstanding school staff members in several categories. We are seeking nominations from the community for these awards. You can use this form to nominate teachers and/or staff for awards. Please note there are some qualifications for these awards, so not all staff members may be eligible. Nominations are due Friday, November 15. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Bradley Johnson, the school awards liaison (and strings teacher), bmjohnson1@fcps.edu
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.
Exploring feelings and friendships with Ms. Ramirez! 💖 Ms. Branson’s class read “The Rainbow Fish”. and discussed what it means to be an upstander against bullying behaviors!
Franconia Elementary Presents
"Oh, the Places You'll Go" Career Day!
( Grades 3-6)
Franconia Elementary School will be hosting Career Day entitled “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” inspired by Dr. Seuss. The event will be held on Friday, December 13th, from 9:00-10:30.
On Career Day, you are invited to come and share with our students about your career and the importance of staying in school. If you are a person who has a career that will interest 3rd-6th grade students and enjoys enthusiastically speaking in front of children, then we need you!
If interested in attending our career day, please complete the information below or you can submit a Google Form: . https://forms.gle/1q3bpdF97xZ4Gfzq8
The last day to submit your interest is Monday, November 18th. If you know someone, who would be interested in attending our event, please forward this information. Thanks for your help.
For further questions, please contact school counselor, Veronica Guillion at 703-822-2200.
Library Spotlight
Library Volunteers Needed!
Mrs. Vandersande is looking for a weekly volunteer at 9:15 on Wednesdays. Please email her at dmvandersand@fcps.edu if you are interested!
The library is also desperate for shelving volunteers on a drop-in basis! Reach out to Debby Vandersande at dmvandersand@fcps.edu to get started.
Book Bingo
All students are invited to join the fun with Book Bingo! Students can count any books that they read independently or books that are read to them! This is a great chance to read with your students and establish strong reading habits.
Book Bingo challenges are monthly, and November Book Bingo starts now! View the November Book Bingo Board here.
"Lil' Ms. Branson hard at work with 2nd grade! ✏️📚 These students are all smiles while diving into new lessons and big ideas.
PTA Updates
Franconia Night at the Wizards
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Join your fellow Penguins on December 7th as the Washington Wizards take on the Denver Nuggets! We've reserved seats in Sections 430 and 431 so that we can all enjoy the game together. Tickets are $51 each. Click the link to purchase your tickets: Franconia Elementary Night at the Wizards.
 Game time is at 7 PM, and we encourage you to grab your tickets soon before the section fills up! This is a great opportunity to enjoy a fun evening with fellow Franconia families. Let’s show our school spirit and cheer on the Wizards together!
Spirit Night at Hangry Burger
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Craving a delicious burger while supporting the Franconia PTA? Mark your calendars for Hangry Burger Spirit Night on November 20 and 21! Bring your friends and family to enjoy mouth-watering meals, and a portion of the proceeds will go directly to support the Franconia PTA.
📍 Location: Hangry Burger
6699 Frontier Dr Suite G
Springfield, VA 22150
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Don't forget to mention Franconia PTA when you place your order. Let's come together for two nights of great food and community spirit. We can't wait to see you there!
Boundary Review Community Meetings Start This Month
As a reminder, FCPS has started the process of reviewing school boundaries across the division. This important work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is vital to this process. With that in mind, FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings in each of FCPS’ six regions. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.
Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.
Calendar Reminders
November
- National Career Development Month
By enrolling in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course or program, students learn the technical applications of many occupations while preparing for higher education or entry-level employment. A core program of CTE courses is offered in every middle and high school. Based on the needs of the populations served, each school determines optional courses to be offered. Learn more about Academies and Specialized Programs.
- Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native Americans. It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges they have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
- National Family Engagement Month
This month reminds us that families are children's first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers. Strong family support is vital to student well-being and success.
FCPS has many resources designed to increase engagement and partnerships with families while fostering academic success and social-emotional growth.
Additionally, every school has a family liaison who will welcome and orient families, and help them understand the school's culture, policies, procedures, and practices. They can help connect families to resources in the community. Family liaisons might also assist a family in transitioning to a new school and encourage family-school partnerships to help ensure their student's success and healthy development.
If you have questions or would like more information, ask your school office to connect you with your family liaison or visit FCPS’ website for a list of region representatives.
November 27 and 29 - Thanksgiving
Schools and offices will be closed November 27-29. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Classes will resume on Monday, December 2. Learn more about the first Thanksgiving.
See the complete school year calendar.
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