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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.
Franconia Elementary encourages Bell-to-Bell attendance
School starts at 8:35am and dismisses at 3:30pm
Upcoming Events
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Fri, Aug 21: Open House, 10:00-11:00am (see info below)
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Mon, Aug 24: First day of school year 2026-2027
- Fri, Sep 4 & Mon, Sep 7: NO SCHOOL-Labor Day Holiday
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Wed, Sep 16: Back-to-School Night, 6:00-7:30pm
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Mon, Sep 21: NO SCHOOL-Yom Kippur Holiday
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Wed, Sep 30: 3hr early dismissal (12:30pm)
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Fri, Oct 2: Picture Day (more info to come)
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Mon, Oct 12: NO SCHOOL-Indigenous People's Holiday (also teacher work day)
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Fri, Oct 30: 2hr early dismissal for end of 1st quarter (1:30pm)
Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances.
FRIDAY, AUG 21
10:00am - 11:00am
The staff at Franconia Elementary is excited to welcome you to the annual Open House for all families.
- Teacher assignments, for grades 1-6, will be posted in ParentVue by 6:00am on Friday morning (8/21).
- Doors for Open House will open at 10:00am --> please use the front entrance (door 1).
- Please bring your child so they can meet their teacher.
- This is a good time to bring in school supplies to the classroom and medications to the Health Room (along with completed forms).
- Kindergarten families are asked to wait to bring in school supplies until teacher assignments have been made.
- Information about ParentVue accounts will be in the gym.
- Parking is available in the front and back of the school and on Kathmoor Dr.
- The PTA will begin its "Popsicles on the Playground" event at 10:30am.
- Open House ends at 11:00 and families are invited to exit the building and join the PTA on the playground.
- Open House is a "meet and greet" event. If Parents/Guardians would like to speak to their child's teacher at length, they are asked to make separate appointments for a later date.
Please call the office with any questions: 703-822-2200
School Supplies 2026-2027
The lists of requested supplies, by grade level, are posted on the Franconia website.
Please plan on bringing supplies to the Open House on Friday, August 21, 10:00-11:00.
*Kindergarten parents - please wait to bring in supplies until teacher assignments have been made.
Summer Meals
Summer Meals for Students 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! 📰
There's still time to register your child for school!
Click on the link below to get started today!
REGISTRATION LINK
Technology
Get Prepared for the School Year
FCPS utilizes many electronic resources as tools for assisting staff and families. The resources are listed below - please sign up for any you are missing.
ParentVUE
The SIS ParentVUE Account is the FCPS secure solution for accessing information about your child's attendance, class performance, demographic data, and link to Schoology.
It provides an additional conduit for communication with your child's school. Customized for Elementary, Middle, and High School students, your SIS ParentVUE Account login credentials can also be used to access Schoology.
If you do not yet have a ParentVUE account, contact the Franconia Student Information Assistant (SIA), Marie Stewart via email, to get an activation code.
If you have a ParentVUE account, but don't remember your login info, select "Forgot Password" on the login page.
Parents/Guardians can use ParentVUE to update information and upload required documentation. Click on the OVU (Online Verification/Update) option.
ParentVUE and StudentVUE Sign-in Changes
Beginning July 28
Beginning July 28, FCPS will ask parents and students to install the new ParentVUE and StudentVUE apps. The current (classic) apps will remain available for approximately six months to support the transition. During this time, the classic apps will keep prompting users to upgrade to the new apps.
The new login screen for both apps will display User Name and Password fields, with a Login FCPS SSO button below them. Using the Login FCPS SSO provides a more secure sign-in experience.
Students will continue to use their existing FCPS username and password.
Here are some instructions on installing the new apps and details about the updated login experience:
Support: Parents needing assistance should submit a Parent Support Request.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CLICK HERE.
Volunteer FCPS
We welcome volunteers at Franconia! If you are interested in volunteering, you will need to complete the FCPS volunteer registration process.
Suggestions for how to volunteer at Franconia:
- Classroom parent
- Prepare Wednesday folders
- Set-up or volunteer at class/school events
- Chaperone field trips
- Assist in library
- Assist in office
There are officially three levels of volunteers, but Level 1 and Level 2 are the bulk of our volunteers.
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Level 1: Infrequent volunteers (monthly or less frequent) who are always supervised do not need a criminal background check. However, they do need a sex offender registry check, which is performed by signing in at the school's visitor kiosk, usually in the front office.
All volunteers are required to sign a Volunteer Certification Statement. This statement is a legal attestation confirming you have no history of violent felonies, physical/sexual crimes against children, or crimes of moral turpitude.
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Level 2: Frequent, ongoing, or regular volunteers (daily, weekly, bi-weekly) who are also always supervised and field trip chaperones are subject to the same requirements as Level 1.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE.
Make online payments via MySchoolBucks for all school-related fees:
- meals (breakfast and lunch)
- field trips
- lost library books
- recorders for music
- instrument rentals
You can pay using credit/debit cards or electronic checks (there are no fees for using MySchoolBucks). You will need your child's student ID #.
TO CREATE ACCOUNTS, CLICK HERE.
All FCPS schools are now using the new Raptor Visitor Management System (VMS). This new system is part of FCPS’ ongoing commitment to layered school safety and streamlining the process for visitors at our schools. The VMS ensures that no school visitor is on the sex offender registry.
The user experience will generally remain the same. Visitors will check in at the front office and scan their ID.
Visitors who choose to download the RaptorSafe App and create a Raptor Passport can pre-verify their information before they get to school. The app will give you a QR code you can use to check in.
Submit questions online to the FCPS Chief of Safety and Security Office.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CLICK HERE.
Franconia's 3-hour Early Dismissal Days
2026-2027 School Year
FCPS will continue with limited early release Wednesdays for elementary schools during the 2026-27 school year. The number of days has been reduced from eight to four.
Early release Wednesdays provide elementary teachers with a dedicated block of time to prepare lessons, participate in professional development and training, and collaborate with their peers. A well-supported and continuously improving teaching staff leads to better educational outcomes for students.
Students will be dismissed at 12:30pm on the below days.
- Wednesday, September 30
- Wednesday, November 18
- Wednesday, January 13
- Wednesday, April 7
Franconia Pride at FCPS Honors
 Franconia Pride at FCPS Honors Join us in celebrating Mrs. Wise, Franconia Elementary’s Outstanding New Teacher! Last week, Mrs. Wise represented our school at the prestigious FCPS Honors awards ceremony. A highlight of the evening was the opportunity to meet and chat with the superintendent. We are incredibly grateful for Mrs. Wise's dedication to our students and community, and we congratulate her on this well-deserved recognition!
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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