Franklin Sherman Flash - May 23


Dear Franklin Sherman Families,

We are in the last few weeks of school; and what busy weeks they will be!  We are looking forward to celebrating the year with many of our traditions:  our 6th grade musical, concerts and celebrations.  As we plan for these important milestones, we continue to do so with consideration for the health and safety of all participants.  In that spirit, you may notice some changes to participation or timing to allow for the greatest possible social distancing while still having community events.

As you know, COVID-19 cases have been increasing in Fairfax County and in schools. Here at Franklin Sherman, we have seen an increase in cases and continue to encourage everyone to take the steps they feel necessary to stay safe and healthy. 

Due to recent COVID-19 outbreaks in our school, we have postponed the 6th Grade Musical to June 7.  

Our Strings/Band/Chorus concert on June 1 will be scheduled to allow families to time their arrival based on the group/groups in which your child participates.  You will receive the schedule from our Music Team.

I appreciate the patience, support, and understanding you have shown throughout this school year as we adjust our response to the pandemic. Together, we have kept our students participating in learning and activities. I look forward to celebrating the end of the school year with everyone.

 

Have a great week!

Sincerely,

Kathleen Quigley

Principal


Contents

Library Books Due May 31

SCA Spirit Week May 31-June3

FCPS' Family Return to School Survey Is Coming Soon

News From the PTA

Reminders

Share Your Pictures

Previous FLASH Newsletters

 

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Important Dates

May  Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May  Jewish American Heritage Month

May 27  Field Day and Family Picnic Lunch

June  LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

June 1  Chorus, Band, and Strings Concert

June 2  PTA meeting 7:30 p.m.

June 2-3  Lost and Found Spring Cleaning

June 3  End of School Dance Party

June 7  6th Grade Musical - Postponed from May 25 

June 7  Dining for Dollars

June 8-10  SCA Spirit Week

 

June 10  Kona Ice Truck at Dismissal

School Calendar:  2021-22

 


Field Day Rain Dates

With potential thunderstorms looming on Friday, we are working with our volunteers to schedule rain dates for Field Day.  We will make a decision Thursday afternoon if we need to reschedule.

If Field Day is cancelled, the School Picnic will be cancelled as well.  We send a separate News You Choose with information on Thursday.


Library Books Due May 31

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Please help your child return all their library books by Tuesday, May 31.

If you have searched and are unable to locate a book, contact Ms. Essimi for next steps. Students can see their library account by going to the library catalog from the school website and logging on to their account. Thanks for your help.

 

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SCA Spirit Days June 8-10

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Wednesday: PJ and stuffed Animal Day

Thursday: Fancy Thursday

Friday: Tropical Day

 

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FCPS' Family Return to School Survey Is Coming Soon

Now that FCPS has transitioned back to a more typical school experience, the school division is interested in hearing from parents/caregivers about how the school year has gone for their students. You will have an opportunity to provide your feedback on our Family Return to School Survey which will open Tuesday, May 31, and close Friday, June 10. 

The survey is being administered by the FCPS Office of Research and Strategic Improvement, which provides objective research and data-based information back to the school division’s leadership. The survey is part of the office’s continuing evaluation of the pandemic’s impact on our school division. We encourage all FCPS parents/caregivers to respond to the survey and share their experiences whether positive or negative. The information you and other families provide will be used, along with other data, to inform FCPS leadership about the return to five days a week of in-person instruction, and support FCPS’ efforts to make improvements that support schools, students, and staff. It will also be included in ESSER III reporting.

 

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News from the PTA

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End-of-School Dance Party

June 3 @ 6-8 p.m.

The PTA will host an outdoor dance party on Friday, June 3 from 6-8 p.m. We invite you to bring a blanket, chairs and lawn games of your choice. This event is weather permitting, so cross your fingers for sunshine. Parent supervision is required; this is not a drop off event.

There will be a DJ and Kona Ice onsite with snow cones for purchase. The PTA will take pre-orders for large pizzas from Papa John’s until June 2, pizzas will be available for pickup at the event beginning at 6 p.m.   Purchase a large pizza and four bottles of water for $12. Place your order here. All orders are due by noon on Thursday, June 2. Please also feel free to bring your own dinner.

The dance party will take place between the learning garden and the playground. All are welcome!

 

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Reminders

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2022-23 Planning

Help us get an accurate estimate  student enrollment for next school year.  Enrollment can be difficult to predict and having an estimate that is as accurate as possible is important for many reasons including student teacher ratio and budget allocation.  Tell us about the enrollment intention of your child today by filling out this form and emailing it to our Registrar, Ann Rajabi.

All families should submit this form including those who will remain enrolled at Franklin Sherman and families with 6th Grade students who will be moving on to middle school.

 

Virtual Book Fair

The Virtual Book Fair will remain open till the end of the school year.  Purchases benefit our FSES library.  Be sure to check out our teacher wish lists. What better way to thank your child's classroom teacher than with a book or two from her/his wish list. You may also purchase books or make a money donation to Homestretch, serving parents and children experiencing homelessness at this time in our community. 

 

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Thank You for Sharing Pictures with Us

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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