Francone Elementary
November 2022
A Note from the Principal
We truly enjoyed hosting you for Parent Conferences during October. We hope you found the meetings with our staff helpful in understanding the educational expectations of each grade level. Our next big event will be our Day of Awesomeness on November 11th. Parents wishing to volunteer can be a part of the event. Volunteers can sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b4ea4a62da64-dayofawesomeness1. Outside of volunteers, this particular event is not open for visitors, so be sure to sign up to help out if you are interested in attending!
As we look back on October, here are some additional highlights:
- We celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with students and staff dressing in attire reflective of their Hispanic Heritage.
- Our firsts ever "Momster Mash" Mother/Son Dance had a great turnout!
- We celebrated Red Ribbon Week and Science Vocabulary Day. Take a look at some pictures below of our "walking words!"
- We raised right around $10,700 during our school fundraiser...a new school record! Thank you Francone Families, for your support!
- We participated in "Read for the Record," with 586 students reading this year's book "Nigel and the Moon."
- We got to celebrate October birthdays with their birthday books. Some pictures are below of our celebrations.
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
Nov. 7th and 8th- No School for Students (Nov. 8th is Election Day; Cast your vote!)
Nov. 11th-- Day of Awesomeness- Bring a water bottle and an extra pair of socks!Nov. 15th and 16th-Nature Trails for 3rd and 5th Grades (Schedule below shows the specific day for each homeroom)
Nov. 21st-25th- Thanksgiving Break; Reading Challenge Begins! See flyer below for details.
Nov. 29th- Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night; Mention Francone when ordering!
**Be on the lookout for information to come with an option to purchase a Francone sweatshirt.**
Nature Trails Dates
November Curriculum Overview
Yearbook Presale
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
Credit by Exam Information
Students in grades K-5 will have four opportunities during the school year to use “credit-by-exam” to accelerate to another grade level. Students will only have one opportunity to test for each grade level considered. To apply to take the test to skip kindergarten, a student must be 5 by September 1, and registered in a CFISD school. To apply to take the test to skip grade 1, a student must be 6 by September 1, and enrolled in a CFISD school.
Students who earn scores of 80% or better on each component of the credit-by-exam will qualify to advance one grade. Only one grade level may be “skipped” each year. No retests will be given. If you are interested in getting more information about credit-by-exam, please contact the school counselor.
Los estudiantes de kindergarten a 5to grado tendrán cuatro oportunidades durante el año
escolar para usar el sistema de “crédito por examen” para adelantarse y pasar al siguiente
grado. Los estudiantes solo tendrán una oportunidad de rendir la prueba por grado
considerado.
Para rendir la prueba y saltarse kindergarten, el estudiante debe cumplir 5 años al 1ro de
septiembre y estar inscrito en una escuela de CFISD. Para rendir la prueba y saltarse 1er grado, el estudiante debe cumplir 6 años al 1ro de septiembre y estar inscrito en una escuela de CFISD. Los estudiantes que obtengan puntajes de 80% o más en cada uno de los componentes de las evaluaciones de “crédito por examen” calificarán para ser avanzados un grado. Solo se puede saltear un grado por año. No se pueden repetir las pruebas.
Si están interesados en obtener más información sobre el proceso “crédito por examen”
sírvanse contactarse con el consejero de su escuela.
From the Library
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