FSES third graders became entomologists this week when the
ladybug larva arrived! The students are learning to observe ladybugs like true
entomologists by using hand lenses and taking notes in their
Ladybug Observation Journals. As they observe the ladybug life cycle, the third graders
will be working collaboratively to create their own exhibits that capture the
ladybug in different terrestrial ecosystems!
Mrs. Lisa Falkenstein is the newest addition to Franklin Sherman's team of special education teachers. Mrs. Falkenstein was born in Memphis, TN, grew up in
northern Mississippi, and moved to Virginia when her husband was transferred here with the Army National Guard. She has experience teaching
regular education and special education from preschool through 12th grades at
numerous school districts throughout Mississippi. She enjoys moving with
her husband to his new assignments, because it allows her to experience many
different methods of teaching. Mrs. Falkenstein loves teaching, because she is addicted
to the challenge of how to get students more engaged in loving and learning
within the classroom. After eighteen years of teaching, she
is still drawn back to the classroom.
When not working, Mrs. Falkenstein enjoys spending time with her three
children, Tyler (21), Elise (19), Emilyn (5), her husband, and many friends
from all over. She loves to explore new places from nearby to far, trying
new and unique restaurants. She is also an avid Ole Miss Rebels fan.
Parents who are interested in learning more about changes to
the FCPS and Franklin Sherman ES recess policy and procedures are invited to
meet with the administrators on October 11 from 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. in the library
or October 26 from 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. in the cafeteria.
Level IV services are available for students found eligible
through a central selection process. The program is available in grades
3-8. Eligible students use curriculum from the AAP Curriculum Framework
for Levels II-IV in the four academic subject areas on a full time basis.
Fall screening is held for students who are new to FCPS and have been
referred. The Advanced Academic Programs Level IV Referral Form for new
FCPS students enrolled after January 2017 is due to the AART, Carrie Reinders,
on or before October 11, 2018. For more information, please contact
Carrie Reinders at cmreinders@fcps.edu.
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) offers a
continuum of advanced academic services for all students in Grades K-8.
Learning experiences are designed to develop higher level thinking through
enrichment, acceleration, and extension of the Program of Studies (POS). An AAP
Parent Information Night will be held in the library at Franklin Sherman E.S. on
Thursday, October 11, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. The Franklin Sherman Advanced Academic Resource
Teacher, Carrie Reinders, will provide a general overview
of the levels of services offered.
 Join
us for our 5th Annual Monster Mash Dash 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run! There will be awards for
the best costume, so come decked out in your Halloween finest! Enjoy a flat, fast loop course through charming
downtown McLean.
Sunday,
October 28, 8:00 a.m.
Franklin
Sherman Elementary School
6633
Brawner St., McLean, VA 22101
To register and for more information, please go to the following website:
www.fsespta.org/mash-dash
5K
$30 until October 5
$35 October 6 - 26
Ages 14 and Under $20 until October 26
1 Mile Fun Run
$20 until October 26
Franklin Sherman Student $15 until October 26
All
schools will be closed for students
on Monday, October 8, for Columbus Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 9.
If you need to
make a change to your child’s afternoon transportation routine, please send a
written note with him/her to school that morning. The teacher will review the note and then
forward it to the office.
If there is an emergency and you need to make a last
minute change to your child’s afternoon transportation routine, please call the
office at (703) 506-7900. Do not email his/her teacher.
Oct. 5 Fall Pictures
Oct. 8 Student Holiday
Oct. 11 AAP Parent Information Night
Oct. 11 Recess Policy Meeting
Oct. 19 October Birthday Breakfast
Oct. 22-25 Book Fair
Oct. 26 Book Character Spirit Day
Oct. 26 Recess Policy Meeting
Oct. 28 Monster Mash Dash
Have a great week!
Kathleen Quigley, Principal
Joshua DeSmyter, Assistant
Principal
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