Franconia ES Wednesday Word - 06/10/26

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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

  • Thur, June 11, & Fri, June 12: Promotion Ceremonies (see info below)
  • Friday, June 12: 6th grade cookout, 6:00
  • Monday, June 15: PTA EOY Picnic, 5:00
  • Tuesday, June 16: 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony (10:00am-12:00pm)

                                         Rehearsal for the Talent Show  from 2:00-3:15pm

  • Wednesday, June 17: Talent show (9:00am-10:30am) and last day of school (2HR EARLY DISMISSAL)

Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances.


Franconia Elementary

Food Share Program

Thank you for supporting the Franconia Elementary Food Share Program

Hello!  Over the last several months, we have been able to create a food share program at Franconia Elementary that services twelve families suffering from food insecurity. We are refining our process for solicitation of donations so that we can provide more balanced meals for these families in hopes of increasing their enjoyment of the meals we help to provide for them.

Food bags  are sent home on Thursday afternoon, so donations for this sign up will need to be delivered by Wednesday, 6/16/2026, by 4:30PM.

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up.  Donation can be brought directly to our main office during regular office hours (M-F, 8:00-4:30), or deliveries can be shipped to:

Franconia Elementary Food Share Program

6301 Beulah Street

Alexandria, VA 22310

Thank you for your support!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4AA4A928A6FB6-63914444-food


PROMOTION CEREMONIES 2026

All ceremonies will take place in the gym - enter building through the back (door 6 off the blacktop)

We are looking forward to welcoming families to our year-end ceremonies.

Please note the following guidelines:

  • All visitors are asked to park in the back parking lot off Kathmoor.  Visitors will come through the gate to the blacktop and enter the building through the back door to the gym (door 6).
  • The ceremony will start at 9:00am and last approximately 30-45 minutes.  Please allow enough time to park, sign-in, and get seated.
  • We will be utilizing the Raptor Safe visitor sign-in system to sign in all visitors.  Please use either the QR code or link below to pre-sign in for the ceremony.  This will create a QR code on your phone that you will scan on one of our iPads to sign-in once you arrive.  Please be sure to wear your VISITOR sticker at all times.
  • If you wish to take your child home after the ceremony, you will have the opportunity to sign them out in the gym beforehand.  Students will be bringing their backpacks to the gym, so they will not have to go back to the classroom and you will not need to go to the office to sign them out.
  • If you wish to have a sibling come to the ceremony, please make arrangements with their teacher to send them to the gym before the ceremony begins.
  • Lastly, please do not bring balloons into the building.

Please direct any questions to your child’s teacher.

 

Thursday, 6/11

  • 9:00 - Grade 4

Pre-register Raptor Safe visitor link

https://events.raptortech.com/registration/55402faf-e2da-46ff-be47-1b7ab2cdb256/d49559e7-8b97-40d6-aff6-de8e35bd6dd9

  • 12:00 - Grade 5

Pre-register Raptor Safe visitor link

https://events.raptortech.com/registration/55402faf-e2da-46ff-be47-1b7ab2cdb256/94f09348-c3da-437c-beae-18d3261a99df

  • 2:00 - Grade 1

Pre-register Raptor Safe visitor link

https://events.raptortech.com/registration/55402faf-e2da-46ff-be47-1b7ab2cdb256/af2d6211-f570-4164-ae9a-049b4bbc1d30

 

Friday, 6/12

  • 9:00 - Grade 3

Pre-register Raptor Safe visitor link

https://events.raptortech.com/registration/55402faf-e2da-46ff-be47-1b7ab2cdb256/2ff93dd3-fa3e-47a7-83d8-e5f58db72936 

    • Haffner - cafeteria
    • Pina - gym
    • Stump - outside
  • 12:30 - Grade 2

Pre-register Raptor Safe visitor link

https://events.raptortech.com/registration/55402faf-e2da-46ff-be47-1b7ab2cdb256/6b9c281e-4823-4168-a4ff-f4a9a3aa0878

  • 2:00 - Kindergarten

Pre-register Raptor Safe visitor link

https://events.raptortech.com/registration/55402faf-e2da-46ff-be47-1b7ab2cdb256/31e2f0b6-6559-4651-8b42-62aa9bfcab5a

 

Tuesday, 6/16

  • 10:30 - Grade 6

Pre-register Raptor Safe visitor link 

https://events.raptortech.com/registration/55402faf-e2da-46ff-be47-1b7ab2cdb256/dbc0b9ec-a802-4c43-b043-fa855ebabcde

 


Summer Meals

Summer Meals for StudentsStarting Monday, June 22, no-cost meals will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis at the sites and times listed on the FCPS Summer Food Service Program webpage. Students must remain on-site while eating their meals.

This year, thanks to generous support from Educate Fairfax, families may also receive one no-cost breakfast and lunch per adult at the following elementary schools: Braddock, Dogwood, Glen Forest, Hutchison, Hybla Valley, and London Towne.

Summer sites will continue to be added, so check the Summer Food webpage regularly for updates.


Extra, Extra! Read All About It! 📰

ellis island
Ellis

 

Mrs. Wise’s 5th-grade class members are officially published authors! Our talented students stepped back in time to write historical narratives, stepping into the shoes of the very first immigrants to arrive at Ellis Island. They beautifully documented these emotional journeys through creative journal entries and hand-drawn illustrations. Want to read a signed copy? Head on over to the school library to check out their incredible work. (Bonus: Mr. Popi gives it a glowing 5-star review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)


Space Project Gallery Walk

spaceSpace gallery

Fourth grade students space modeled that they have been working so hard on the last few weeks! They had Space Project Galley Walk to come to see the wonderful projects.  

Fourth Grade


PTA CORNER

June PTA Meeting


2026-2027 School Supplies

Back-to-School Supply Kits Available – Order Now 

Avoid the crowded stores this fall and skip the trips to multiple stores to find everything on your list. Do your back-to-school shopping from the comfort of your own home instead.

Franconia is offering school supply kits for sale online through Sprout School Supplies for the 2026-27 school year. With a few easy clicks, your student(s) will be all set for back-to-school this fall. No need to lug those supplies to open house - all kits will be delivered straight to your child's classroom in the fall.

Order your Spout Supply Kit online now at sproutsupplies.com using School Code FES848. The deadline to order your kit is 06/30/2026.  There will NOT be another chance to order in the fall, so be sure to get your kits now.


Picnic on the Playground

Monday, June 15th| 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Franconia Playground

We are excited to close out the year with an informal community gathering on the playground.

We’re kicking it old school with chalk, bubbles, face painting, field games, music, and time to hang out together before summer begins. Free pork-free hot dogs, watermelon, and cake provided by the school while supplies last. 

Please bring a blanket to sit on, drinks, and any other food or snacks your family would like to enjoy and join your fellow Penguins in celebrating the end of the school year!

This is not a drop-off event. Students must be accompanied by an adult.

 


LMVSC Summer Recreational Basketball Registration is Now Open!

Keep your child active and having fun this summer with LMVSC Summer Recreational Basketball for boys and girls in 1st Grade through High School.

Program Highlights:
• Only 1 practice all season long
• 5 total weeknight games (Tuesday–Thursday)
• Play with classmates and neighborhood friends
• All skill levels welcome
• Uniforms included
• Financial aid available

LMVSC has proudly served youth athletes in our community for over 50 years through recreational and travel sports programs focused on fun, development, and community.

Learn more and register today: www.lmvsc.org


FCPS Fine and Performing Arts Camp
ELEMENTARY INSTITUTE
FOR THE ARTS

We are excited to share information about our Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) — a dynamic summer enrichment program serving students currently in grades K–5. Students currently in grade 6 are eligible for our secondary program, Institute for the Arts (IFTA).

Our programs offer students daily experiences in Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance in a fun, supportive environment designed to nurture creativity and confidence. To ensure access for all families, we provide:

  • Tuition assistance
  • Transportation
  • After care options

Flyers for all programs — including translated versions — are available here:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qX_RLDLyI5_U81c3kF34ZbR87G98KG3O?usp=drive_link

Thank you for helping us expand access to high-quality arts experiences for our elementary students. We are grateful for your partnership!


Immunizations 

Summer Immunization Events for All FCPS Students

Inspire Health Alliance, in partnership with FCPS, will be providing school-required immunizations this summer. Immunizations will be provided at no out-of-pocket cost to students or families. Registering families will be required to provide insurance information, if applicable, but students without insurance may still participate.

Visit the FCPS and Inspire Health Alliance Student Immunization Events webpage for dates, times, and locations. Additional event dates will be made available and shared four to five weeks prior to the event on the webpage. Additional immunization resources are also available. 


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LGBTQIA

 

LGBTQIA+ Pride Month.

In the month of June, we recognize the resilience and determination of the many individuals who are fighting to live freely and authentically. We stand with those facing an ongoing struggle against discrimination and injustice. This Pride Month, we reaffirm and uphold the dignity of LGBTQIA+ people. Each individual in our school community should feel valued for who they are. Visit our LGBTQIA+ Student Resources and Supports webpage. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.

 

caribbean

 

Caribbean American Heritage Month

FCPS celebrates the rich diversity and honors the many contributions of immigrants of Caribbean heritage to our nation during the month of June. Caribbean individuals are some of the most ethnically diverse in the world. There are more than 8.5 million individuals in the United States born in the Caribbean or of Caribbean ancestry. Learn more about Caribbean American Heritage Month

17 - *Last Day of School (early dismissal)

The last day of the school year is Wednesday, June 17, and students will be dismissed TWO HOURS early. 

18 - *Teacher Work Day

19 - *Juneteenth

Juneteenth (Holiday) Friday, June 19, is a holiday for FCPS employees. Schools and offices will be closed.


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