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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
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Tuesday, January 27: PTA membership meeting 6:00 pm
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Wednesday, January 28: 2-Hour Early Release (1:30 Dismissal) End of Quarter 2
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Thursday, January 29: Staff Development Day - No School for Students
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Friday, January 30: Teacher Workday - No School for Students
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Monday, February 2 to 6: Book Fair, Library
Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances.
Edison Pyramid Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to the outstanding teacher in the Edison pyramid
Shannon Hodge
Fifth grade
Franconia Elementary School
SAVE THE DATE
International Night
When: Thursday, March 26th
Where: Gym
Time: 6:30-8:00 PM
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YEARBOOK
COVER CONTEST!
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All Franconia students are invited to participate in our yearbook cover competition. Please use a white 8 x 11 sheet of paper and colored pencils. On the back of the paper, write your first and last name, teacher's name, and grade level. This year's yearbook theme is:
Penguins Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Your cover designs should be related to the theme. Please include Franconia Elementary 2025-2026 on the cover and remember to check your spelling!
Designs are due to Mrs. Yortzidis by Tuesday, January 27th
Things to Consider when designing:
- Draw your picture with a pencil first.
- When coloring, use colored pencils only.
- Your design should be Portrait view (not landscape)
- Remember to use color to really make your picture pop! (don’t have a lot of white space)
PTA CORNER
PTA Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, January 27 | 7:00 – 8:00 PM | Zoom
Join us for our first PTA meeting of 2026! We've got lots planned for the remainder of the year - read a thon, Book Blast!, Science Night, and more - and really want your input to make this a success.
Also, the weather is....weathering, so we are shifting to a Zoom meeting: Join Here!
And so you don't forget, add it to your calendar! Google Calendar Outlook Calendar
Restaurant Night @ La Fiamma
Thursday, February 26 | 6pm | La Fiamma
Mark your calendar for Feb 26 at 6pm to dine with Franconia families at La Fiamma! Students can enjoy free pizza in the kids’ room, while adults may purchase a meal and connect with other parents (and maybe here some updates from the PTA. 😜 We hope you'll join us!
*this is NOT a drop off event. lol, but really.
Spring Afterschool Clubs
MORE INFO COMING SOON
We know this is the information you're all actually here for. Specific details will be forthcoming. Registration should open the week of Feb 16th (ish). Clubs aim to start on or about the week of March 9. We promise to give you a heads up when registration dates firm up.
Family Cafe
Thursday, January 22
The Connected Family: Navigating the Digital World Together
Technology connects us like never before, but it’s important to know how to stay safe while using it. This family workshop provides hands-on learning about internet safety to inform families of:
- Today’s popular social sites and apps used by students
- Effective strategies to engage youth in discussions regarding internet safety
- 7 primary topics to discuss with youth that will remain important from kindergarten through adulthood
Join FCPS Intervention and Prevention Services to learn how your family can build healthy, secure, and positive habits online together.
Interpreters and Childcare available.
On Thursday, January 22, Region 3 will host this event at West Potomac High School Library from 6:30 to 8pm. HERE is the registration form for families who would like to join this conversation. They are also welcomed to just walk in without registering! 😉
Morning Arrival Reminders
During the colder months, we tend to see an increase in the number of cars in our Kiss & Ride lane. To ensure a safe and smooth start to the day for everyone, please keep the following in mind:
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Kiss & Ride Timing: The lane closes promptly at 8:45 a.m.
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Late Arrivals: If you arrive after 8:45 a.m., please park and use Door 1 (the main entrance).
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Sign-In Protocol: For your child’s safety, please walk your child into the front office to sign them in for the day.
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.
📅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.
- February 18
- March 18
- April 22
- May 13
📖 LIBRARY NEWS
January Book Bingo is here!
Click here for the Kindergarten & 1st Grade Bingo Board
Click here for the bingo board for all grades.
READING CHALLENGES
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.
💖K-4 Franconia Penguins Valentine's Day Dance💃❤️
📅 Friday, February 13, 2026
🕰️ 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
🏠Franconia Elementary School Gym
💲8 per ticket
Order your tickets online using MySchoolBucks.
Adult supervision required, please! No student drop-offs!
Enjoy dancing, drinks, snacks, games, face painting, and more!
Money raised will be used by the Student Council Association to sponsor a future school assembly.
Questions? Contact Renee Octaviano at: rloctaviano@fcps.edu
⛄ 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
County Flu Letter
Healthy Habits to Reduce the Spread of Flu and Other Germs
Fairfax County is seeing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. Visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings.
Consider these tips from the Fairfax County Health Department to help reduce the spread of flu and other germs.
If your child is ill, please use ONE of the following methods to report the absence. Choosing only one method ensures our records remain accurate and prevents duplicate entries.
When reporting, please be specific about the reason for the absence. Include symptoms (fever, cough, vomiting) and any diagnosis provided by a doctor.
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ParentVUE: Submit a full-day absence through ParentVUE
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Attendance Line: Call 703-822-2222
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Email: franconiaelem.attendance@fcps.edu
Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation and any other introductory events each school may host. Read more about the registration process.
💻 Try Online Registration
Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. When registering, parents will create (or log in to an existing) SIS ParentVUE account.
Imagine a world where young people feel empowered, encouraged, and understood. Mentors can make that world a reality by helping young people find and follow their passions, excel in school, and thrive wherever they are.Learn more about Mentoring Month.
Research has shown that young people with at least one trusted mentor are less likely to skip school, less likely to use illegal drugs or drink alcohol, and more prepared to enter college or the workforce. Yet one in three children lack a mentor.
All it takes is one person to serve as a trusted adult to help change a young person’s path in life. Mentors provide attention, support, and enrichment, and help connect their mentees to resources that may help them on their journey in life.
The FCPS MentorWorks program matches mentors with students in schools near where they live or work. They meet for at least 30 minutes a week. Learn more about how to become a mentor for an FCPS student. Contact Martha Macdonald, mentoring specialist, for additional information at mmacdonald@fcps.edu.
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Quarter End
Wednesday, January 28, is the last day of the quarter and an early release for students. Schools are closed for students on Thursday, January 29, for a staff development day, and Friday, January 30, for a teacher workday.
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