We wanted to create a safe and private place where Franconia Families could share and connect. Please feel free to use this as a forum to support our school community and to seek support if you need it. We are stronger together and I believe we can help one another navigate uncharted territory. As we…

We have a new PTA board this year!  Bios and Profile pictures will be posted on site soon! President: Sarah Johns Ashworth sarahjashworth@gmail.com Vice President: Cassidy Roach   cassidyroach@gmail.com Vice President: Kate Sellers    Kdalessandro@gmail.com Treasurer: Michelle Johnson     shellindc@yahoo.com Secretary: Gita Desaram    gitadesaram@gmail.com

February 16-22 is National Engineering Week.  There are five ways students and families can participate: Attend the Free Engineering Youth Conference at George Mason University on Sunday February 16 Explore engineering careers with your child Get tickets to attend the USA Science and Engineering Festival April 25 and 26 in Washington DC.  This event is…

It’s time for our annual Spelling Bee! Once again, we will be having TWO separate spelling bees; one for the lower grades (K-2) during the day and one for the upper grades (3-6) in the evening. These events will be held: Lower Grade Bee (Grades K-2) Tuesday February 11 9:00-11:00am Upper Grade Bee (Grades 3-6)…

During our International Night celebration, we will be setting up booths for parent and community volunteers to share small “bites” of a dish from their culture that they would like to share with others. We are looking for volunteers to bring a few dishes each or obtain donations from local restaurants or food vendors. We…

Is your daughter interested in STEM?  Rosie Riveters is bringing a FREE program to Franconia this Spring to teach our children to solve problems and to learn to be independent.  This is a four-week after school program (separate from the PTA-led After School Programs) where participants will explore everything from circuits and surface tension to…

Franconia Elementary’s STEAM department is currently developing plans for a first ever STEAM night in April.  If you would like to volunteer, help plan, and/or help with vendor coordination, please attend the planning session in February! Meeting Details: When: Wednesday, February 19 from 3:45 – 4:30 Where: Franconia Elementary Library Please contact Lindsay Snyder with…

Winter ASP Registration is now open!  Please go to Franconia.ptoffice.com/asp or  click on the After School Program menu item to register. In order to complete your registration, you must fill out a form AND go to the online store to make your purchase.  Please read the terms when checking out as it includes important details…

We are currently planning for the 2019 Craft/Vendor Fair at Franconia Elementary School.  If you would like to Register to participate in the fair, please fill out the form here. Event Details: When: Saturday December 7th 9am-1pm in the Franconia Elementary Gym Cost for Vendors: $35 for the general public and $20 for Franconia Students/Staff. …

Show your Mustang pride with FES spirit wear! Online orders are being accepted now through September 19 and will be delivered in to students in early October. Go to AWAbyLisa.com, click on “Spirit Wear Store” and choose “Franconia Spirit Wear” to get started. Please be sure to fill out the student information BEFORE placing your…