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FSES third graders have been working on
several science experiments since returning to school in the new year. Currently, they are
investigating soil and its components. The students are acting as pedologists
to discover the physical properties of the components of soil and
observing what happens in different situations. Their most recent experiment
involved investigating the physical properties of clay and determining whether
or not the characteristics change after breaking the clay apart.
For the next two weeks, Franklin Sherman students will be focusing on the character trait of love. Students in all classrooms, from kindergarten
through sixth grade, will have the opportunity to discuss this trait. They will
talk about times that they have felt loved and ways that they can show love.
They will also refer to familiar books, quotes, and video clips to find
examples of love. It is our hope that you will bring this focus into your home
as well. Ask your children about this trait, or even point out times that you
have recognized this trait in them. By recognizing and appreciating one
another’s strengths, students will continue fostering the “Other People Matter”
mindset.
We have a new addition to our Franklin Sherman family!
Last Friday, we received two baby chicks and 7 fertile eggs from Rent a Coop. The eggs are being kept warm in an incubator where they will develop over the next 21 days until new baby chicks peck out of the shells and join the others in the cage. The chicks will then be sent back to Rent a Coop where they will be placed into the program
to lay more eggs. FSES second graders will be caring for the chicks while watching them grow. What a great way for our second grade students to continue learning about life cycles!
 
Jump
Rope for Heart will take place February 12-16. All students are
invited to register and be a part of our Jump Rope For Heart event.
Please follow the steps below to register:
1.
Go to www.heart.org/jump
2.
Search for Franklin Sherman Elementary School
3.
Select our school and join team.
4.
Follow the remaining steps
Thank
you so much for supporting our school and the American Heart Association.
You are making a big difference in the fight against heart disease and
stroke.
Dear
Franklin Sherman Families,
A
handful of students from a local school are in need of resources due to a fire
that recently happened in their community. As a school, we would like to
be able to help these students. If your family is interested in providing
a monetary donation, new or gently used books, or a gift card to Target,
Walmart or a grocery store, you can drop the donation off at the FSES office or
send it to school with your child. Please make sure all donations
are in a sealed envelope addressed to the school counselor,Jill Scharl.
Donations are being accepted until Friday, February 16. We are very
grateful for your support.
Thank
you,
Jill
Scharl, FSES Counselor
FSES International Night is Friday, Feb. 23, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the cafeteria and gym.
SAVE THE DATE and sign up to host a table and/or volunteer!
International Night is gearing up to be a yummy, culturally diverse event again
this year!
Grab a passport and join your Franklin Sherman
family as we gather to celebrate our different cultures at International Night,
the best potluck supper you will ever attend! All students and their families
are welcome to participate in this fun PTA sponsored event. Whether you'd
like to host a table from your country, or state, or simply join the fun and
sample food from around the world, you are guaranteed to go home happy,
culturally enriched, and full! Also, back by popular demand, a DJ will mix your
favorite tunes from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
in the gym, so kids and adults can work off some of the exotic foods they've
sampled.
Host a table!! The magic of International Night is created by
the wonderful families who share their favorite family dishes, culinary
traditions, and information about their culture. It's great fun to co-host with
your compatriots! We welcome tables from any country, as well as from different
regions and states in the U.S. If you don't want to host a table, please
bring a favorite family dish for our giant community potluck table, and
consider volunteering.
Volunteers!! Volunteer shifts are available for teenagers (especially those
looking for community service hours) and for parents! Please consider helping
out before or during this wonderful event!
If you're interested in hosting or volunteering, please sign up
using this Sign Up Genius link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4fafac2da5fe3-international1.
Please contact Sarah Fandell at sarahfandell@me.com with any questions..
Online payment for student fees such as field trips and
school store items will be available through the MySchoolBucks School Store on
Tuesday, February 13. This online payment service provides a quick and easy way
to pay for school related purchases. You will be able to pay for a variety of
school fees using credit/debit cards or electronic checks.
MySchoolBucks provides:
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Convenience - Available 24/7 on the
web
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Efficiency - Eliminate the need to
write checks and for students to bring money to school
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Flexibility - Make payments using
credit/debit cards and electronic checks
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Security - MySchoolBucks adheres to
the highest security standards including PCI and CISP
Enrollment is easy!
- Go to www.MySchoolBucks.com or to
the MySchoolBucks link located on your school’s homepage to establish an
account
- Add your children using
the name of the school they are attending and either their student ID or
birth date
- You will receive a
confirmation email that your account has been established
- Make purchases with your
credit/debit card or electronic checks
- There are no convenience
fees for using the online payment system
Customer Service:
Fairfax County Public Schools has a well established
policy and protocol for responding to threats of violence in schools. To
help parents and older students learn more about the role they can play in
keeping schools safe, FCPS has collaborated with the Youth Violence Project of
the Curry School of Education, University of Virginia, to develop short videos
with useful information. These brief modules were developed for parents
and children age 12 years of age and older. You may want to watch the student video with your
child to answer any questions which may arise. To access these modules, go to www.schoolthreatassessment.com, and use parent
code pgvsdt and student code sy8zk2
as a password.
Do you know the Franklin Sherman school building has a new multipurpose room? The building's pod area was recently enclosed to create another instructional space for our teachers and students to use.
All
FCPS schools will be closed on Monday, February 19, for Presidents' Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 20.
See the 2017-18 school year calendar.
School Hours
- Student drop off
begins at 9:00 a.m. Students will not be allowed in the building
prior to 9:00 a.m.
- Dismissal is at 4:05 p.m. Please arrive no later than 4:05 p.m. to pick
up your child from school.
Feb.
12 Chipotle Night
Feb.
12-16 Jump Rope for Heart
Feb.
19 Presidents' Day
Feb.
23 Book Character Day
Feb.
23 February Birthday Breakfast
Feb.
23 International Night
Have
a great week!
Kathleen
Quigley, Principal
Joshua DeSmyter, Assistant Principal
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