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Dear Franklin Sherman Families,
While the Virginia Department of Health shifted the expectation for contact tracing in schools to only on outbreaks, the CDC continues to indicate that contact tracing, in combination with testing, wearing a well-fitting mask, and quarantine and isolation, are effective strategies to identify people with COVID-19 (cases) and to reduce transmission.
FCPS has and continues to implement CDC recommendations, to the greatest extent practicable, to prevent or reduce the spread of COVID-19 in schools and to foster the continuation of in-person learning for students and staff. As a result, FCPS will continue contact tracing until further notice.
Monitoring COVID-19 cases is critical to maintaining a safe in-person learning environment for all students. Please continue to let us know if your child has tested positive for COVID-19 or may be a close contact. We will work with you through the process to return your child to the classroom as quickly as possible.
On a another note, National School Counseling Week is February 7-11, 2022 and is designed to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. We want to send a big shout out and thanks to Mrs. Bohnert, for all that she does for our students, staff, parents and community!
Sincerely,
Kathleen Quigley
Principal
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Dr. Scott Brabrand with the Kids
This is an opportunity for students to meet Division Superintendent, Dr. Scott Brabrand and engaged with him on questions/concerns that are relevant to students in our area.
March 9th from 6:30 – 9 p.m.
McLean Community Center 1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101
For more information, please contact Mr. Jim Beggs directly at: jimbeggs@icloud.com
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Language Arts Resource Review
Parents, students, and community members have a unique opportunity to help FCPS select important learning resources. These reviews do not happen frequently, so selected resources will be in classrooms for years and are a significant financial investment.
Resources for elementary language arts are being reviewed through February 28. Interested individuals can review and provide feedback on digital resources online. Physical texts can be reviewed at the Willow Oaks Administrative Center in the lobby. Please ask about the books at the reception desk from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday-Friday. In-person review hours will be extended to 7 p.m. on February 3, 10, 17, and 24. You are encouraged to review both sets of resources for the full catalog of resources under review. Learn more about the elementary language arts resource review here.
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2022 Inclusion First-Class Awards – Nominations Open
First-Class Awards are presented each year at the FCPS Annual Special Education Conference to individuals who support, design, and/or implement inclusion activities that result in positive outcomes for students. The Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (ACSD) is seeking nominations for the First-Class Awards. This is a great opportunity for the community to recognize and celebrate the inclusion efforts of educators, administrators, and students who demonstrate inclusion of students with disabilities in all facets of education.
Nominees should demonstrate the following skills/criteria:
- Positive impacts on student(s) due to inclusion activities
- Commitment to creating an inclusive environment
- Promotion of diversity and a culture of inclusion
- Raising awareness of the benefits of inclusion for students with and without disabilities
Please complete this form to nominate an administrator, a staff member, or a student who has made an exceptional contribution to inclusive practices in Fairfax County Public Schools.
Nominations close March 4, 2022.
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Spring Picture Day
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Spring picture day is scheduled for Thursday, April 28. Some families may have received a message from our photographer, Lifetouch incorrectly listing the date as February 8.
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News from the PTA
Global Pandas
Did you know FSES students have over 30 different languages spoken at home? Our school is a beautiful collage of cultures from around the world! In the past, we celebrated our diversity at "International Night." This year we're going to take this celebration virtual and need YOUR help!
Sign up for a holiday or culture
Container Caps Needed
Please remember to drop off container caps in any color or size (including yogurt pouch tops) in the box in the lobby. Ms. Adams will use the bottle caps for a spring “green” art project (similar in concept to the one in the cafeteria). To help with future STEAM challenges and building projects, please also bring in recycled materials, upcycled materials, or items from her Amazon Wishlist.
Find Out More
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Reminders
Kindergarteners in 22-23
The Survey of Preschool Children is a form used to collect information on rising kindergarten aged children. If you have a child who will be turning 5 years old by September 30, 2022 please complete this form and return it to our school Registrar, Ann Rajabi (arajabi@fcps.edu).
We would like to have to all forms returned as soon as possible but before March 31.
Virtual Learning Snow Days
These will remain a possibility for the remainder of the school year. We can not do it without the help of our families. If you do not require your child in grades K-2 at Franklin Sherman to carry an FCPS issued device home with them for potential Virtual Learning Days please respond to this survey (this option is not available for students in grades 3-6). Visit the Franklin Sherman Virtual Snow Day page for more information
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Thank You for Sharing Your Pictures
Please share your school related pictures with us. Use the webform found here (this link is not compatible with iPhone uploads) or upload your pictures in the "Share School Related Pictures" album of the FSES All Parents Course in Schoology (iPhone compatible).
Please follow FSES_Pandas on Twitter. You can also tweet your pictures @FSES_Pandas.
Because of FCPS Policies in place for the 2021-2022 school year, we can only share new pictures where appropriate masking and social distancing practices are in evidence.
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