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FSES first graders have been learning strategies for subtraction. They read the book, Cupcake Capers, about a fox who steals cupcakes. Students acted out the story and practiced the subtraction strategy using the Origo math smart board tool.
Hi! I’m Jennifer Stanton, and I’m the Public Health Nurse (PHN) for Franklin Sherman E.S. I am also the PHN for 3 other elementary schools in the area. I’ve been working as a Public Health Nurse in Fairfax County for over a year, and I love it! Before I was a nurse, I was an EMT in Maryland for about 4 years. Here are some fun facts about myself: I live in Alexandria, VA; I love watching movies; and I was born on my parent’s anniversary!
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FSES is excited to continue the Positivity Project this school year! Each week a new character trait is explicitly taught to our students. While the level of depth varies by grade, the entire school learns about the same trait at the same time. This week, students will be focusing on perspective. Students will learn about what it means to be open to different points of view and ways in which they can build and recognize that trait in others. By recognizing and appreciating one another’s strengths, students will also be adopting the “other people matter” mindset.
Staff members with this character strength: Ms. Bedard
Beginning on October 21, 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 anticipated $3 million dollars in grant funds 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 30. All results are CONFIDENTIAL.
Video link - https://youtu.be/uPqC3BLf3Ow
Due Friday, November 8
Student art work is always part of the FSES yearbook. Students are encouraged to design a yearbook cover illustrating what they think is important or enjoy about Franklin Sherman. Possible ideas include: going on a field trip, subjects they really like, collecting for a service project, drawing the school or playground, etc.
Four student drawings will be chosen for the yearbook – front cover, back cover, title page, and end page.
Design requirements:
- Use plain white 8 ½ by 11 inch drawing or copy paper
- Drawing must be vertical
- Use thin black markers for the drawing
- Color in with colored pencils or thin colored markers
- Do not use words unless included in a sign
Students may see Mrs. Gottke if they have questions or need paper.
Please join us at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, in the FSES cafeteria. Principal Quigley will share information about our school's successes from last year and programs in place for this year (this is the presentation that was originally scheduled for the first PTA meeting).
FCPS is celebrating Digital Citizenship Week from October 21-25, 2019! This year’s theme is Media Balance and Well-Being: Developing a Healthy Relationship with Your Technology. Franklin Sherman E.S. will be celebrating Digital Citizenship Week with spirit days and activities focused on developing healthy habits around technology use. Families will receive additional information, resources, and suggested activities in the Wednesday folders this week. Parents can also choose to sign up to receive text messages from Common Sense Media with Tips for Health Tech Balance (for children ages 3-8).
Spirit Days for the Week:
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Monday: Hat Day - Put on your thinking cap and reflect on your media use and habits.
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Tuesday: Active Wear - Exercise your healthy tech habits.
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Wednesday: Dress as your Muse - Dress up as your favorite artist, musician, author, inventor, actor/actress, scientist, etc. and focus on how you can use technology to create original works.
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Thursday: Dress in Your Best - Wear your best or most professional clothing and focus on using high-quality media.
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Friday: “Lei” Off the Tech - Wear Hawaiian clothing and take a break from screens to connect more in person.
“PAWS with a Good Book” Fall Book Fair
October 21-25
The Franklin Sherman Library is thrilled to share that the Fall Book Fair is coming! We’ll have an exciting collection of fiction and nonfiction books available for purchase, as well as learning resources! All proceeds from the book fair benefit the school library.
How to Buy
Students will have the opportunity to visit the book fair with their class to preview the selection and to make purchases. The book fair will also be open on Thursday and Friday for students to make purchases during free time. Major credit cards, cash, and personal checks are accepted.
Browsing Days – Students make their “wish lists” for parents to review.
- Monday, 10/21 – all day
- Tuesday, 10/22 – 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Buying Days – Please send money to school with your child if you want him/her to purchase items.
- Tuesday, 10/22 – 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.*
- Wednesday, 10/23 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Thursday, 10/24 – 9:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.*
- Friday, 10/25 – 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
*Families are welcome to come to the book fair on Tuesday and Thursday evenings during the book fair’s extended hours. Be sure to catch our special guest readers at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday!
Teacher Wish Lists
If you would like to contribute a book to your child’s classroom library, teacher wish lists will be available at the book fair.
Volunteers Needed!
Many volunteers are needed to make the Fall Book Fair a success! Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4ea4a72fa20-franklin.
Questions?
Please contact Alyssa Bello, FSES Librarian, at ambello@fcps.edu.
Franklin Sherman Elementary PTA and Potomac River Running are teaming up again this year for the 7th Annual Monster Mash Dash 5K & Fun Run on Sunday, October 27, at 8:00 a.m. 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.
www.fsespta.org/mash-dash
There are three ways you can help make this event a success!
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Sponsorship - Be a sponsor or find a sponsor. Ask your company or one of your service providers to sponsor this race. Their company logos will be put on the back of the t-shirt. All sponsorship dollars go directly to the school. Here’s a link to the sponsorship information and contract.
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Sign up for the race - Grab your running shoes and your costumes and get ready for a great community event that supports our school. Can’t make it on Oct. 27? Register anyway and get a t-shirt for your FSES student to wear to spirit day on Thursday, October 31! Sign up today for the 5K or the 1 mile Fun Run.
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Volunteer - Running not your thing, but still want to help? There are many race day volunteer opportunities that will help us make this a safe and fun event, and we need many race marshals along the course to support our runners. Click here to sign up.
QUESTIONS or want to HELP? Contact Kristie Helfrich or Courtney Cecere for more information.
If you need to reach someone about after school activities, please contact Baroody Camps. The on site coordinator is Sachin Acharya. He can be reached at 571-225-4664. You may also contact Baroody Camps directly at 703-539-2602 or info@baroodycamps.com.
Please do not bring your pets onto school grounds. FCPS regulation states that in order to protect the health and safety of students, employees, and visitors, animals are prohibited on school property. Exceptions may be made for service animals to accommodate a person’s disability.
Oct. 21-25 Book Fair
Oct. 21-25 Digital Citizenship Week
Oct. 22 Principal's Presentation
Oct. 27 Monster Mash Dash
Oct. 31 Mismatch Day
Nov. 4-5 Student Holiday
Nov. 8 November Birthday Breakfast
Nov. 11 Veterans Day Assembly
Nov. 13 PTA Meeting
Nov. 19 Make Up Pictures
Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Luncheon
Nov. 27-29 Holiday
Have a great week!
Kathleen Quigley, Principal
Scott Ralston, Assistant Principal
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