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Upcoming Events
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Thursday, January 30 - General PTA Membership Meeting (Virtual), 7:30PM
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Monday, February 10 - 3 Hour Early Release, 12:30 Dismissal
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Wednesday, February 12 - 100th Day of School
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Monday, February 17 - President's Day Holiday, No School
Yearbooks Now on Sale
Don’t miss out on the chance to get your child a yearbook. 2024-25 Yearbooks are $20.00 and can be ordered now through March 22nd. No yearbook orders will be taken after that date. So make plans to order yours today!
Yearbooks are only sold/purchased online. Start your purchase by going to: yearbookordercenter.com. Typing in 21927 or searching for Franconia Elementary, Alexandria VA, will take you to our ordering site.
General PTA Membership Meeting
We invite you to join our upcoming virtual General PTA Membership Meeting, beginning at 7:30 PM Thursday (1/30/25). We’ll provide updates on all events—both past and upcoming—and discuss plans for the remainder of the school year.
If you would like to add a topic to the discussion or share any ideas, please email our PTA President at president@franconiapta.org. Your input is invaluable, and we look forward to hearing from you!
Scan the QR code below to join the meeting via Zoom
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Music Corner
Congratulations to our FABULOUSLY talented Chorus and Band students for performing at last night’s Edison Pyramid Concert! We hope you continue your musical journey for many years to come!
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Happy Lunar New Year!
Lunar New Year is Today – Year of the Snake
Lunar New Year Celebrations in the area-
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National Museum of Asian Art
- 1/30-2/1
- The Smithsonian's free National Museum of Asian Art, known for an extensive collection of vibrant and colorful Asian art, will ring in the Year of the Snake with a family festival filled with all kinds of fun dedicated to the Lunar New Year as well as a specially themed market (open from 3-7 p.m.).
- FREE Admission
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
- 2/1
- The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) honors the Lunar New Year with this free celebration presented in partnership with the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center and the Korean Cultural Center, Washington, DC. Enjoy a plethora of Chinese and Korean traditions as well as dances, performances, arts and crafts, food and much more.
- FREE Admission
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DC Lunar New Year Parade
- 2/1
- Join the Downtown DC BID for the 2025 Lunar New Year Parade in honor of the Year of the Snake. The annual parade includes colorful and diverse contingents, a ceremony with traditional performances and an exciting firecracker finale. The parade historically kicks off at 6th and I streets NW and the staged ceremony begins at the end of the parade route at 6th and H streets.
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Virtual Community Boundary Review Meetings
If you have not been able to attend a Community Boundary Review meeting yet, it’s not too late! The following virtual meetings will have the same format and information available as the previous in-person meetings:
Click one of the dates above to register and receive your unique Zoom link. Please note that each virtual meeting will be capped at 400 participants to help provide a meaningful experience for all. Language interpretation will be available. Learn about FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.
Virginia’s Student Assessment Summary for Families
This month, families of students who took any Standards of Learning (SOL) test between school years 2015-16 and 2023-24 will receive a Student Assessment Summary Report. The report shows a student’s state percentile ranking for each test. This allows families to see how their child ranked compared to all Virginia students who took the same test that year.
Reports are available now in SIS ParentVUE Documents. They will be distributed by schools this month to students whose families do not have ParentVUE access. Learn how to access ParentVUE.
The report is intended to help families reflect on how their child performed across all tested subjects over the years. Our schools and staff are committed to working with families to support every student to succeed at their highest potential. Learn more about student assessments in FCPS.
SPRINGFIELD CHALLENGER
“Little League Baseball for Kids, Teens and Adults With Special Needs”
2025 SPRING SEASON
April 6 – June 15
CELEBRATING 32 YEARS TOGETHER
Springfield Challenger is Little League Baseball for kids, teens and adults, ages 4 - 50, who have any special needs that preclude them from participating in a mainstream Little League program. Beginning in 1993 with nine ball players, Springfield Challenger will play our 32nd season in 2025.
Springfield Challenger offers each player an opportunity to participate in baseball, regardless of skill level - we tailor the game to each player's abilities. We don't count balls & strikes and we don't count outs. Everybody scores each inning and everybody wins. Each player gets the opportunity to play defense, bat and score each inning. Being on the field is just one of the benefits resulting from playing baseball with us - socialization skills, friendships and a feeling of success are also recognized. Our games are two or three innings, non-competitive games played on Sunday afternoons. For families we offer camaraderie with other parents and siblings and a chance to cheer on each special player and his or her teammates.
Little Challengers – Ages 4 - 12
Majors – Teens Ages 13 - 18
Adults – Ages 19 and up
9 Game Spring Schedule April 6 – June 15
8 Game Fall Schedule September 6 – October 26
There are NO cut off dates, players can register and play anytime during the season.
Register for the 2025 Spring Season here
Please email us for more information and we'll answer any questions you might have. Eddie Garretson atEgarret166@aol.com or
Logan Bruno Logan.Garretson@gmail.com
Calendar Reminders
February
Black History Month
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History month.
Career and Technical Education 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 including Business and Information Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health and Medical Sciences, Marketing, Technology and Engineering Education, and Trade and Industrial Education. Since this is an elective, course offerings may vary by school. Learn more on the FCPS CTE webpage.
CTE also offers summer programs for students to explore their programs. Enroll now!
February 3-7 - National School Counseling Week
National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and planning for a career. School counselors work with students in a variety of different capacities, whether it is through classroom lessons, group sessions, or individual counseling.
Learn more about the role of school counselors in FCPS.
February 12 - 100th Day of School
(moved from the 6th because of snow days)
February 17 - Presidents Day (Holiday)
All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, for the Presidents Day holiday.
February 24-28 - Public Schools Week
Public Schools Week is an annual celebration that brings together school leaders, educators, parents & community leaders to recognize the importance of our nation’s public schools.
February 28 - Ramadan
Ramadan begins at sundown on Friday, February 28. This day is an evening-only observance day. There is school on these days, but certain activities that cannot be made up can not take place after school. See the complete school year calendar.Throughout the year, as we celebrate and recognize various cultural holidays and observances, families are encouraged to contact their child’s principal regarding accommodations, including but not limited to those around lunch, prayer/meditation and silent reflection spaces and times, and instruction.
See the complete school year calendar.
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