Francone Elementary
March 2023
A Note from the Principal
Thank you for your support with our recent Benchmark testing. Our 3rd-5th graders take these tests each spring to determine areas where re-teach is needed. It's so important that each child comes to school "rested, ready, and on time" in order to ensure the smoothest testing experience possible, and our Francone community did just that! As we approach STAAR testing in April and May, please help us continue to ensure the best testing environment possible by:
- Scheduling appointments on non-STAAR dates (STAAR dates contained in the newsletter below)
- Checking your child's device periodically to ensure that it is in good working condition. You can submit a "Happy Fox" ticket for devices in need of repair.
- Making sure our Falcons arrive "rested, ready, and on time" on testing dates
We don't want to leave February behind without celebrating some of the special moments that occured! We held our annual Father/Daughter Dance, celebrated Go Texan Day by dressing up in our Western Gear, and welcomed the 100th day of school. Our 4th grade team won the campus-level Name That Book competition and will be representing Francone at the district level competition on March 28th!
See below for some pictures of these special moments, and take a look at the rest of our newsletter to read about our other upcoming events. Be sure to stay informed about the great things happening on our campus by following us on Twitter (@FranconeElem) or "liking" us on Facebook. We appreciate your partnership!
Melissa Martin
Principal
Upcoming Events
Mar. 6th- Plastic Bag Challenge Begins
Mar. 7th- Spring Picture Day
Mar. 9th- Field Day for Grades 1, 3, and 5 (See below for times)Mar. 10th- Field Day for Grades K, 2, and 4 (See below for times)
Mar. 13th-17th-Spring Break
Mar. 24th- End of Marking Period 3/SOAR Awards for select students
Mar. 28th- Fourth Grade Team Competes in Name That Book at Berry Center
Apr. 7th- Good Friday Holiday (No School for Staff or Students)
Apr. 10th-Teacher Work Day (No School for Students)
Apr. 11th- Kindergarten Graduation Pictures
Help our school win HEB's Plastic Bag Challenge!
March Curriculum Overview
IMPORTANT TESTING INFORMATION FOR THE SPRING SEMESTER
April 25th- 5th and 4th Grade ELAR
April 26th- 3rd ELAR and 5th Science
May 2nd- 5th Math
May 3rd- 3rd and 4th Math
From the Library
Padres,
Durante el mes pasado, los maestros y el personal continuaron trabajando con los estudiantes para revisar las expectativas en el cuidado de los Chromebooks de su distrito. Se identificó a los estudiantes a los que les faltaba un cargador y se les dio la oportunidad de solicitar un cargador de reemplazo a través de Happy Fox. En el futuro, se evaluarán las tarifas por cargadores de reemplazo, Chromebooks perdidos, así como dispositivos que no se devuelvan a un campus cuando un estudiante se retira. Para obtener más información, consulte las tarifas y los detalles enumerados en el formulario de reconocimiento del dispositivo para padres de CFISD firmado al comienzo del año.
PBIS
Parent Input Survey
Volunteers Needed on Fridays
From the Clinic
Also, a reminder that students with a fever must be 24 hours fever-free before returning to campus.
Thank you for your support!
Counselor's Corner
General Reminders
✅ NOTICE TO PARENTS
As a parent of a student at a campus receiving Title I funds, federal law allows you to ask for information about the certification, college major, and advanced degrees of your child’s teacher(s). You also have the right to request information about the qualifications of a teacher aide or paraprofessional providing direct services to your child. If you would like to receive this information, you may contact the Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. Human Resources Department at 281-897-4099.
☑️ AVISO A LOS PADRES
Como padre o madre de un estudiante en una escuela recibiendo fondos del Título I, la ley federal le permite pedir información acerca de la certificación, especialidad, y grados avanzados del maestro de su niño. Usted también tiene el derecho de pedir información sobre las calificaciones de un ayudante de maestro o paraprofesional que proporciona servicios directos a su niño. Si desea recibir esta información, usted puede comunicarse con el Departamento de Recursos Humanos de Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. llamando al 281-897-4099.
Francone Elementary
Website: https://francone.cfisd.net/en/
Location: 11250 Perry Road, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: 281-897-4512
Twitter: @FranconeElem