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Upcoming Events
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Friday, December 13- FES Career Day, 9:00 -10:30 am
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Sunday, December 15- AAP Referral Deadline
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Tuesday, December 17- Winter Concert, FES Gym, 6:30 pm
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Monday, December 23 - Friday, January 3 - Winter Break, No School
AAP Referral Deadline Approaching
REMINDER:
AAP Full-Time Service Deadline this weekend!
Parents interested in referring their students for the full-time AAP program should have their referrals emailed to Mrs. Glines by December 15. Those interested can reach out to Mrs. Glines for a referral checklist, or information can be found directly on the Franconia ES website.
Robotics Club Registration Open
SPECIAL WINTER CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT!
Franconia is one of five elementary schools selected to host a special after school club focusing on Robotics.
Students will explore engineering and technology through building onto a base bot and programming with VEX Go. This will culminate in exciting Battle Bots competitions!
This club is intended for students in grades 4-6, and meets Wednesdays on the following dates: 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6
Sign up HERE
Save the Date
Join us as we Showcase our Musical talent
When: December 17th at 6:30.
Who is Involved: 5th and 6th Grade Strings and Band, as well as Chorus students
Call Time for Chorus: 5:45
Call Time for Strings/Band: 6:00
Concert Attire: Crazy winter sweaters / black pants or jeans (no holes please)
Federal Impact Aid Survey
A big THANK YOU to all families who have already filled out and submitted their form through ParentVue.
We are missing SEVERAL surveys.
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
Library News
December Book Bingo is Here!
Students will be receiving the bingo boards in library this week, but you can also view the bingo board here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C4M_MqUPJNev3KuINt9rAZJyPyeCjfEw/view?usp=sharing
Volunteer in the Library!
Debby Vandersande is still looking for a regular volunteer around 9:15 on Wednesday mornings. Stop by the library or email her at dmvandersand@fcps.edu if you are help to help!
Franconia Lights
Did you know this incredible show is created by one of our very own Franconia Elementary families? Come see 28,000 dazzling lights, singing Minions dancing light bulbs and a towering 12-foot Christmas tree!
- Location: Saint John Drive
- Hours: Sunday–Thursday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Friday & Saturday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Follow us for updates, behind-the-scenes fun, and more: Facebook Instagram
Learn more: www.franconialights.com
Come out to support a fellow Penguin and enjoy the magic of the season. Let’s light up the holidays together, Franconia!
Also, FYI, we'll be NBC4 tomorrow from 4pm to 7pm. Doug will be broadcasting live from our house. Feel free to swing by!
Middle School Start Time Study
Update on Potential Changes to Middle School Start Times
Earlier this month, at a School Board work session, staff from Prismatic Services, Inc. presented options for adjusting start times at FCPS middle schools. As a reminder, Prismatic is charged with developing an action plan to help the School Board reach its goal of starting middle school at or after 8 a.m.
The presentation includes five options for adjusting middle school start times based on the consultant’s analysis from community forums, surveys, and interviews with staff, parents, associations, and other groups. The School Board will provide next steps to the superintendent.
Watch a video of the work session. Visit the Middle School Start Times webpage for more information on the project.
Calendar Reminders
December
December 23 - January 3 - Winter Break (Student Holiday)
As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year. Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.
December 25 - Christmas
A very Merry Christmas to those in our community who celebrate! Christmas is an annual holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, the person who stands at the heart of the Christian tradition. It is celebrated in many unique ways across the U.S. and the world, most commonly by the joyous giving of gifts. Learn more about Christmas.
December 25 - Chanukah
Chanukah, an 8-day Festival of Lights, is a Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple and the miracle of a small quantity of oil that lit the Temple’s menorah for 8 days. This year, Chanukah begins at sundown on Wednesday, December 25
See the complete school year calendar.
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