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☎️ Parent Information Phone Lines Available in Eight Languages
Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
Upcoming Events
Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances.
FOOD INSECURITY...
Are you and your family suffering from food insecurity? Franconia ES can help. Use this link to share your contact information and our Family Liaison will reach out to you to discuss your needs.
INTERESTED IN DONATING?
We are looking for donations of gift cards, in any amount, for grocery stores such as:
- Giant
- Safeway
- Aldi
- Trader Joes
- Amazon Fresh
- Lidl
Please contact our Family Liaison, Ana Cruz.
Mobile: 571-328-4376
Email: accruzdemare@fcps.edu
OTHER RESOURCES:
Apply Anytime for Free and Reduced-Price Meals
Families are encouraged to apply for free and reduced-price meals at any time during the school year.
If your income changes — for example, due to a furlough, layoff, or job loss — you may become newly eligible. Once approved, your benefits stay active for the rest of the school year and for the first 30 days of the next school year.
Students who qualify for free and reduced-price meals or attend a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school receive free breakfast and lunch every school day. It’s a great way to make your food budget go further and save time from packing meals. Learn more about FCPS Food and Nutrition.
Impact of Federal Shutdown on Local Community
Fairfax County is home to around 80,000 federal employees and thousands of federal contractors. Its Federal Workforce Resource Hub is intended to help navigate current and future issues for residents, government employees, active military/veterans, contractors, nonprofits, and businesses who may be affected by actions, changes, or disruptions to federal services or employment.
Find more community resources available to families.
📅Future Franconia ES Early Release Dates
Please mark your calendars for the rest of our Early Release Days for this school year. Dismissal on these days is 12:30pm.
- December 10
- February 18
- March 18
- April 22
- May 13
🎥🎞️PTA Family Movie Night 🐧
Thursday, 12/4 at 6:30 PM Join us in the FES Cafeteria for a cozy Family Movie Night! We’ll kick things off with a very brief PTA meeting, followed by a screening of Happy Feet. 🍿Popcorn will be generously provided by Regal Kingstowne—thank you! Bring your own snacks and blankets to get comfy. This event is open to all Franconia families. This is NOT a drop off event. We hope to see you there!
🧥Winter Coat Exchange We’ll also be hosting a Winter Coat Exchange during Movie Night to help families prepare for the colder months. If you have any gently-used, washed winter coats your children have outgrown, please consider bringing them to donate. 👨🏽👩👧👦Families are welcome to take a coat from the collection if they find one that fits their needs. All sizes are welcome!
This is a simple, community-minded way to keep everyone warm this season — thank you for your support!
🛒PTA Five Below Fundraiser
All Week, 12/8–12/14 Our Five Below Fundraiser is happening next week at the Kingstowne Shopping Center! Bring the red flyer with you anytime from 12/8 to 12/14 and 10% of your purchase will support the FES PTA and the programs we sponsor for our students. Flyers went home in Wednesday Folders, and extra copies are available in the front office. Need a digital copy? Email Kaitlin Baker at VP.Events@franconiapta.org and she’ll be happy to send you one!
🎶❄️🎤Franconia’s Winter Concert
Wednesday, December 17th at 6:30 p.m. in the gym
Chorus, Strings, and Band performers should wear a festive, fun, tacky, creative winter sweater!
Chorus call time: 5:30 p.m. in the music room
Band / Strings call time: 6:00 in the gym
📃Federal Impact Aid Survey
Please log into your ParentVue account and complete the survey
DUE MONDAY, DEC 15!
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in.
Please complete it as soon as possible. We will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. This year, FCPS expects to receive approximately $4 million in Impact Aid funding. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For more information, visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Marie Stewart
Student Information Assistant
📝 AAP Full-Time Referral Application Information
Referrals for families in grades 2-6, that are applying for the Full-Time advanced academics program, are due December 15.
An orientation video that explains the process and answers general questions can be viewed here.
To sign up for a zoom conference with Mrs. Glines to ask specific questions about the application process, please use this link. We request one slot per family.
There is a checklist for families to help guide the process, please email Mrs. Glines if you would like it!
Any questions you may have can be directed to Mrs. Glines at kjglines@fcps.edu or reach out via TalkingPoints!
Attendance
If you need to report any attendance or dismissal changes, please notify the front office.
Absences and late arrivals must be reported to the office by 9:00 a.m. via one of the following methods
Change of Dismissal
To change your student’s dismissal, use the Change in Dismissal Form located on the Franconia ES school website. You will need to provide details like your child's name, grade, and teacher, as well as specify how they will go home, such as early pickup (specify time student is being picked up), Kiss and Ride or a specific bus number. Make sure to submit the request by the school's deadline of 2:00 pm. Please be aware that if another student is involved, a corresponding form may be needed from that student's parent/guardian.
Just a reminder that all early dismissals must occur before 3:00 pm.
❄️ Prepare for Winter Weather
Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather closing decisions are made at FCPS.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, the new FCPS mobile app, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange emergency child care if needed.
⛄ Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. View the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please call Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health.
ATTENTION Cast & Crew
SAVE THE DATES!
12/4 3:45-5:45: Descendants Cast and Crew Meet the “Family” / Read Through
SHOWTIME: April 28 and 29 at 6:30
Counselor Corner
Character Trait of the Month
In November, we highlighted the character trait of Gratitude - being thankful and showing appreciation for others.
Click on the link to see some of our gratitude winners.
https://youtu.be/SgGqnsydigA
In December, our character trait will be Generosity- Being willing to share and give to others.
📖 LIBRARY NEWS
READING CHALLENGES
Book Bingo Challenges, monthly
December Book Bingo
Find the kindergarten and 1st grade bingo board here.
Find the bingo board for all grades here.
Reminder that all November book bingo boards are due by Friday!
Million Word Challenge, lasts all year
Click here to find more information and the paper form.
Click here to submit your student’s books online with this form.
CONTACT:
Please contact the librarian, Debby Vandersande, any time at dmvandersand@fcps.edu.
December
Bodhi Day (observance day)
Monday, December 8, is a religious and cultural observance day recognizing the Buddhist holiday of Bodhi. There is school on these days, however specific events that cannot be made up will not be held on these observance days. See the complete school year calendar.
Dec. 22-Jan 2 - *Winter Break
Newsletter: Winter Break (Student Holiday) As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 22, to Friday, January 2. 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.
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