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Upcoming Events
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Thursday, February 27th - Friday, February 28th - Spirit Week celebrating Black History Month
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Monday, March 3rd - Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
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Friday, March 7th - PTA Movie Night & Membership Meeting Time:TBD
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Monday, March 10th - 3 hour early release, 12:30 PM dismissal
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Monday, March 17th - Friday, March 21st - After School Clubs Start
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Friday, March 21st - Last day to buy yearbooks
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Friday, March 21st - FES PTA Fancy Pants Dance, Time: TBD
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Friday, April 4th - FES Career Day, 1:00 PM-2:30 PM. Rain Date: 4/11
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Wednesday, April 9th - Kindergarten Orientation, 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Black History Month Spirit Week
Just Two More Days to Participate!
Black History Month was created to honor the contributions of African Americans to the United States. Join us in celebrating by paying tribute to Black pioneers who have been trailblazers from all periods of U.S. history.
Leaders of the Past
Civil rights leaders are influential figures who work to protect equal opportunities for individuals and groups of people.
Dress up as your favorite historical leader! Or, wear clothing that includes an influential figure.
I Have a Dream
Inspired by Dr. MLK’s famous speech, end the week in your favorite pajamas!
Counselor Corner
Character Trait of the Month
The character trait for March is Patience- to wait calmly without complaining
In February, we highlighted the character trait of Empathy- A feeling or understanding of what someone else is feeling.
Here’s the student video for student’s who showed Empathy last month:
https://youtu.be/-pOLjCGYpgA
We are so proud of our Empathy award winners!
Annual Student Council Supply Drive
This year, the Student Council is collecting hygiene supplies for the Falls Church Homeless Shelter. Their mission is to serve our community by providing shelter, food, and counseling services for adults in need during the winter season and by offering access to housing placement services to empower our guests and help break the cycle of homelessness.
Items will be accepted Wednesday, 2/26- Friday,3/14
Needed items include:
- Toothbrushes/toothpaste
- dental floss
- mouthwash (alcohol-free)
- deodorant (travel or full-size)
- bar soap
- shampoo and conditioner
- Lotion
- combs and brushes
- lip balm
- tissues (individual packs)
For additional information about the Falls Church Homeless Shelter, or to make monetary donations, please visit: https://fcshelter.org/
FES PTA Chick-Fil -A Spirit Night
Monday, March 3rd, from 5:00PM-7:00PM
Mark your calendars for a fun and delicious evening at Chick-fil-A Kingstowne (5808 Kingstowne Center, Alexandria, VA 22315) for our Franconia Hill Elementary Spirit Night! On this special night, you can enjoy your favorite Chick-fil-A meals while supporting our school. Here’s how you can participate and help us earn 20% of registered receipts:
Drive-Thru, Front Counter, or Mobile Order: You can place your order through the drive-thru, at the front counter (carryout or dine-in), or using the Chick-fil-A App.
Let Them Know You’re Supporting Us: Be sure to mention you’re part of Franconia Elementary’s Spirit Night (our group name is “Penguins”) when ordering, or use the code “Penguins” in the app to register your purchase.
When: Monday, 5:00–7:00 PM.
Grab your family, enjoy a tasty meal, and help raise funds for our school—it’s that easy! We can’t wait to see you there!
VDH Immunization Packets for Rising 7th Graders
As required by the Code of Virginia, parents or legal guardians need to provide proof of immunizations for their child to attend public school. All students entering seventh grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations:
- Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap) given at age 7 or older.
- Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) given at age 10 or older.
- A complete series of 2 doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
- After reviewing educational materials approved by the Board of Health, the parent or guardian, at the parents/guardians sole discretion, may elect for the child not to receive the HPV vaccine.
Parents/guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with their child’s health care provider now to avoid the rush this summer. If your child does not have a health care provider, please visit the FCPS Immunizations Resource page to find out where to get an immunization.
Please review the Virginia Department of Health Information Packet for more information on rising 7th grade immunization requirements.
Mulch Sale
Benefiting Edison's All Night Grad Party
Our neighbors at Edison High School PTSA are hosting an exciting Mulch Sale to support the Class of 2025’s All Night Grad Party. For just $6 per bag, you can purchase high-quality Double Shredded Brown Hardwood Mulch (3 cubic feet) and pick it up or have it delivered on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Order online or use the mail-in form at http://www.edisonangp.com/mulch-sale—don’t wait, orders must be placed by Friday, March 28, 2025! For questions, email Laura at edisonmulchsale@gmail.com. Thank you for supporting this important PTSA subcommittee initiative!
Flag Starr Flag Football
Interested in trying flag football but don't know where to start? Flag Star is a local, rec league focused on Getting Better and Having Fun. No screaming coaches, no midweek practices; it's fun, positive, organized programming. Flag Start football is offering FREE Promo Days in March if you want to see what they're all about. Click the link to RSVP: https://forms.gle/KoFp2WKk8jHaW52S6. They have programs for everyone – K - 12th Grade, Boys and Girls, 'Elite' players and couch-potatoes – and are committed to full-inclusion (financial aid available: flagstarfoundation.org/take-action). You can register for the league here (flagstarfootball.sportngin.com), find out more about times/locations here (flagstarfootball.com/league-home), or RSVP for one of their Promo Days (https://forms.gle/KoFp2WKk8jHaW52S6) to see if you like it. It's a first-time-player-friendly program.
Get Your Yearbook Today!
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.
Mobile Businesses Wanted
For Franconia's K-2 Career Day
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, April 4th ( Rain date, Friday April 11th from 1:00-2:30) On Career Day, you are invited to share your vehicle! This will give students the opportunity to touch and explore different vehicles' while learning about your career. If you have a vehicle for students explore and love speaking to young children, then we need you! If interested, please complete the Google Form HERE.
The last day to submit your interest is by Monday, March 24th. Please feel free to forward this form to interested parties. For further questions, please contact school counselor, Veronica Guillion at 703-822-2200. ( examples of vehicles are: limo services, food trucks, energy and gas trucks, tractor, gaming truck, or pet mobile).
Calendar Reminders
February
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.
March
National Women’s History Month
Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Read more about Women’s History Month in National Geographic Kids..
March 2 - Read Across America Day (Observed Monday, March 3)
Read Across America Day was established by the National Education Association (NEA) in 1998 to help get kids excited about reading. Learn more about Equitable Access to Literacy in this video.
March 2-8 - National School Social Work Week
March 2-8 is National School Social Work Week. Social workers in FCPS help to prevent social, emotional, and behavioral factors from affecting a student's ability to perform at their best. Their primary goal is to remove barriers that prevent a student from fulfilling their academic potential. Social workers are assigned to every school and center in the school system. Most social workers serve one to two sites. Learn more about the role of social workers in FCPS.
March 5 - Ash Wednesday
Today we recognize those in our community observing Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday is observed as a holy day of prayer and fasting in many Western Christian denominations. It marks the beginning of Lent, a time of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving leading up to Easter. Many Christians attend special Ash Wednesday church services, at which churchgoers receive ashes on their foreheads as a sign of penance.
March 9 - Daylight Saving Time Begins (Spring Forward)
Sunday, March 9, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time begins. Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour! As a result of the time change, many students will be walking to school or to bus stops in the dark. Help your child stay safe by having them wear reflective clothing and bright or light colors, or add reflective items to their backpacks or clothes. Also, encourage your child to be especially alert for cars that are turning or backing up and not to run into the street or cross between parked cars.
March 28 - Quarter End, Eid al-Fitr, and Teacher Workday
Friday, March 28, is the last day of the third quarter. It is a full day of school for students.
All FCPS schools and offices are closed on Monday, March 31, for Eid al-Fitr. Tuesday, April 1, is a student holiday and teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.
See the complete school year calendar.
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