Franconia Elementary School

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Two-Hour Delay Lunch Schedule

The daily lunch schedule is adjusted slightly on days with a two-hour delayed start.

01/10/2025
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December 23 - January 3 - Winter Vacation Holiday
January 20 - Holiday
January 29 - Teacher Workday
February 10 - Early Release (12:30PM)
February 17 - Holiday
March 10 - Early Release (12:30PM)
March 31 - Holiday
April 1 - Teacher Workday
Franconia PTA

Information about the Franconia PTA

The all volunteer-run Parent Teacher Association (PTA) at Franconia Elementary is an active part of the school community. The organization has a vital role in supporting the school in many ways, including purchasing technology, funding school buses for field trips, and supplementing classroom resources.

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Features

Elote-ly Delicious: A Corn-tastic Celebration!

October 18, 2024
Our 5th graders celebrated the end of our unit focusing on corn with a delicious elote party! They loved customizing their corn with all the toppings.

Wings to Fly: Our 2nd Graders Release Butterflies

October 04, 2024
Our 2nd graders had a magical time watching their caterpillars transform into beautiful butterflies! It was a wonderful experience to witness the miracle of nature up close.

Once a Penguin, Always a Penguin!

August 29, 2024
Today, we bid a heartfelt goodbye to our amazing assistant principal, Ms. Pinski, with a Pinski Penguin Parade!
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FCPS News and Features

Fairfax County Public Schools’ Proposed Capital Improvement Program’s Community-Wide Benefits Include New Schools, Renovations, and Sustainability Goals

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has updated plans for new school construction, capacity enhancements, and renovations as part of the school division’s proposed FY 2026-30 Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

FCPS This Week - January 15, 2023

In this issue, learn about Keeping Your Child Warm Outdoors, Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration, Student Rights and Responsibilities and Cell Phone Policy Survey Coming Soon.

🏆 South Lakes Math Teacher Honored with USA’s Highest Awards for Science and Mathematics Teachers and Mentors

South Lakes High School Math Teacher honored by President Joe Biden as recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) and the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM).

FCPS to Host Instructional Job Fair on February 1

Fairfax County Public Schools wants you to join our team! We are seeking educator talent with strong student engagement skills and a passion for positively influencing our school communities. We are hosting a job fair on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Lake Braddock Secondary School. There will be networking and interviewing opportunities with representatives from various FCPS schools. Employment offers for current 2025-26 school year vacancies may be extended during the fair.
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