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FSES first graders are developing their writing skills. The students recently celebrated finishing their first unit in writing!
They worked very hard to publish personal narratives.
Mrs. Sundar has known that she
wanted to be a teacher for as long as she can remember, and she is beyond excited to
begin this journey at Franklin Sherman Elementary School! She grew up in
Fredericksburg, VA, and moved to Harrisonburg, VA, when she started college at
James Madison University. She recently moved to Alexandria, VA, and loves
everything about it except the traffic. Mrs. Sundar is currently working towards a
Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from George Mason University. She enjoys spending her free time with her husband, Sachin, and her dog, Sooch. She also
enjoys traveling, playing the piano and guitar, and spending time with friends
and family.
No power, no problem! A big thank you to our cafeteria staff: Arisera Hia, Ashley Hopper, and Wongduen Ung. They worked hard to make sure our students had both breakfast and lunch despite the lack of power in our building on Friday.
This week is Digital Citizenship Week. Please
visit the Digital Citizenship Week link on the FCPS Franklin Sherman
website to learn how you can work with your child to strengthen
his/her understanding of how to be safe online.
https://franklinshermanes.fcps.edu/features/digital-citizenship-week
Please join Ms. Quigley and Mr. DeSmyter at 9:30 a.m. on
Friday, October 26, for a Principals’ Coffee as we welcome the following representatives
from Safety and Security and Facilities Management:
- Tom
Vaccarello, Director of the Office of Safety and Security
- Brian
Crawford, Assistant Director of the Office of Facilities Management
- Rob
Bargar, Assistant Director of the Office of Facilities Management
-
Dave
Bennett, Coordinator of the Office of Facilities Management
They will be joining us to address the recent issues we have had with our building and to answer any questions you may have regarding the repairs.
If time permits, questions concerning the recess policy will be answered following the discussion.
Beginning October 16, FCPS will be asking all families to
fill out a Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid.
Returning this form is important because information from this
survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S.
Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County
public schools and centers.
For each school-aged child in your household, please complete,
sign, date, and return the survey to your child's school. If sections 1 and 2
of the survey do not apply to you, just check the box in Section
3. All forms must be signed, dated, and returned by October 26. All
results are CONFIDENTIAL.
Learn more by watching this short video
featuring Superintendent Scott Brabrand and the U.S. Army Garrison Commander, Colonel Michael Greenberg, from Fort Belvoir.
Video link - https://youtu.be/QN_Xup7BgoE
The FSES Fall Book Fair is
October 22-25!
The FSES Book Fair benefits our school library and reading
program. There will be an exciting collection of titles this year to
include fiction and nonfiction for all students. All proceeds will
be used to buy new books.
Browsing Days: Students fill out their “wish lists” for parents to review.
Monday, October 22
All Day
Tuesday, October 23
9:00
a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Buying Days:
Tuesday, October 23
1:00
p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 24
9:00
a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 25
9:00
a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Book purchases begin on Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. and
continue through Thursday evening. Once parents review wish lists,
students bring money to purchase books at the book fair during their
assigned times.
The book fair will be open late on Tuesday, Wednesday, and
Thursday. Students may use cash or a check. Please make checks payable
to: Franklin Sherman ES Library. We can also accommodate credit card
purchases by parents and staff.
Teacher Wish Lists:
Teachers will have an opportunity to make a wish list for books
they would like for their classrooms. These lists will be kept at the library
desk. Please consider supporting our teachers by purchasing an item
from their wish list.
Interested in volunteering?
Many volunteers are needed to make the book fair a success.
If you would like to volunteer, please go to the following SignUp Genius link:
https://tinyurl.com/y8c5d4na
Questions?
Contact Lisa Malakoff, FSES Librarian, at lmalakoff@fcps.edu.
 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
CLICK HERE for
Monster Mash Dash Registration
The following webpage provides information about the Advanced
Academic Programs offered in Fairfax County: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/advanced-academic-programs
Additional information about the holistic screening process and
information used for screening can be found at: https://www.fcps.edu/registration/advanced-academics-identification-and-placement/current-fcps-students
Please note: The referral deadline is January 10, 2019, at
the close of the school business day. If you have any questions, please contact
Carrie Reinders at cmreinders@fcps.edu.
If you plan to send birthday treats to school, please inform your
child’s teacher at least by the day prior.
Birthday treats should be left in the office where your child’s
teacher will pick them up for distribution. Due to student allergies,
birthday treats must be distributed by the teacher.
Oct. 19 October Birthday Breakfast
Oct. 22-25 Book Fair
Oct. 26 Book Character Spirit Day
Oct. 26 Principals' Coffee
Oct. 28 Monster Mash Dash
Have a great week!
Kathleen Quigley, Principal
Joshua DeSmyter, Assistant
Principal
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