The Franconia Falcon Flyer
BE INFORMED, GET INVOLVED, AND STAY TUNED EVERY WEDNESDAY...
Welcome Back Class of 2025 - 2030!
What’s the point of all this? Well it’s easy for us to get caught up in our daily “to-do lists” and extremely busy schedules. It can be crazy, I know. However time keeps flying by and sometimes we need to look at things from a different perspective to truly appreciate what’s in front of us.
Life is busy but there are always 24 hours in everyone’s day. So, let me ask you: How will you choose to spend those hours and what type of influence will you make in the lives of your child(ren) during that time? Can I offer 1 suggestion? Get involved where your child spends the most time - school!
Studies show that children whose parents/guardians get involved at school tend to have higher test scores, complete more homework assignments and overall have a more positive attitude.
This year we want to welcome EVERYONE to get involved with the Franconia Home and School Association. It’s a wonderful way to stay connected with school events while meeting other families.
Please reach out to me at anytime if you have questions or ideas. We want to hear from you.
Sincerely,
Maureen Yothers
President, Franconia Home & School
(5th Grade students will graduate in 2025: hurry that’s only 348 weeks to go!)
H&S Fundraising Success!
Last year was a very successful year for fundraising. At the end of last year we told you we raised $33,888.79. Now we want to tell you how that money was used.
So far this year we've purchased $384 worth of new recess equipment that is set to arrive the first week of school! We've also used $250 to provide school supplies for the teachers classrooms. The cracked slide has been replaced and $2,617 was spent on a replacement for the bridge on the playground (pending final delivery). The remaining funds will be used this year on some of our favorite events and some new ones too! Thank you for your continued support. All money that is raised goes towards providing the best possible experience for our kids during their time at Franconia. Below is a list of some of the events from last year that were only possible through donations we received.
Field Trips: $8,200
Technology Gifts to the School: $2,989
Assemblies: $2,325
Family Nights: $1,635
5th Grade Celebration: $1,460
Spark Club Equipment: $1,404
Teachers Grants for Classrooms: $1,222
Accountant/Insurance: $1,106
Summer 2017 Book Blast: $662
Teacher Appreciation: $474
Author Visit: $400
Summer 2017 Pool Book Blast: $334
Reading Olympics: $263
School Admin Gifts: $169
Copies: $166
Field Day: $112
Total: $22,921
Look what’s NEW on the playground!
Chrysler Cars 4 Classrooms
At this years Back to School Picnic we will be having a NO-COST fundraiser! On Friday, September 7th, Franconia will partner with Bergey’s Chrysler dealership. Pacifica test drive vehicles will be brought to school that evening beginning at 4:30pm. Chrysler will donate $10 for each test drive taken, up to $2,000.
Multiple volunteers are needed to help set up/break down the Chrysler tent and work at the registration table to sign in interested test drivers, gather their Licenses and help them fill out a short information form. Please consider donating your time to help make this a success for our students.
***If you are able to help that evening please sign up below: