We're Better Together
Dear Franklin Sherman Families,
With the cherry blossoms in bloom, spring is definitely in the air. We are beginning the important process of planning for next year while staying focused on this year as well. Please pay particular attention to the information below for Kindergarten Orientation and share with any neighbors who may have rising kindergarten students.
We are beginning the process of creating our classroom groupings for next year. This task involves teachers, specialists, counselors and administrators. Your input and insights about the needs of your child are also important. Parents are invited to complete the Parent Input for Class Placement form (one per child) by April 14, 2023 to share your input on your child's placement for next year. Requests for specific teachers will not be honored.
We hope you and your families have a wonderful Spring Break!
Ms. Quigley
Important Dates
March 29 Willy Wonka Kids Performance
April Month of the Military Child
April National Arab American Heritage Month
April Autism Acceptance Month
April 3-7 Spring Break
April 13 End Q3 and 2hr Early Dismissal
April 14 Student Holiday
April 14 Kindergarten Orientation
April 17-20 Military Child Spirit Week
April 19 Purple Up! Day
April 21 Student Holiday
School Calendar: 2022-23
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Schools in FCPS have a supply of soon expiring (April 18) test kits that will be replaced in accordance with county and state guidelines. FSES has an inventory that we have been encouraged to give away prior to Spring break.
If your family is planning to travel or attend large gatherings during spring break, and you would like to ensure your child is healthy before returning to school, please use this form to request these kits and we will send them home with your child in advance of spring break. Complete this Google Form to request up to 1 kit per child at FSES. Kits will be distributed on a first come first serve basis and are only available while supply lasts.
COVID 19 Test Kit Request Form
Please note, testing is NOT required for students to return to school after break. However, you may want to test your student if they are symptomatic or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19.
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On Friday, April 14 we will hold an orientation and registration event for new Kindergarteners for the 2023-2024 school year.
Kindergarten teachers will be taking parents and rising kindergarteners on a tour of the building and will be answering your questions. The tour will end in the cafeteria where there will be opportunity for children to go through the lunch line and get a snack. Also in the cafeteria, parents will be able to meet our administrators and representatives from the PTA.
Please make a tour appointment for Friday the 14th. Tours will begin at 9, 9:30 and 10 a.m. Tour groups will consist of multiple families.
If you have not completed the in-person steps of the registration process please bring your documents with you and drop them off at the front office before your tour appointment. For more details and a list of the required documents please refer to our website. Original copies will be returned to you at the end of your tour. If you have any questions about Kindergarten Registration you may contact our registrar, Ann Rajabi at arajabi@fcps.edu.
In the coming months there will be additional opportunities to introduce your rising Kindergarten student to the building, and for families to learn more about our programs. Stay tuned to the Franklin Sherman FLASH and our website for more information.
Make Your Tour Reservation Here for April 14
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Support International Night
Friday, May 5 @ 6-8 p.m.
International Night is a treasured Franklin Sherman tradition that celebrates our wonderfully diverse community. At International Night families host tables to showcase their culture -- from sharing bites of favorite recipes, to dressing in traditional clothing, to providing a fun game, to handing out flags/balloons/stickers, to sharing posters with fun facts...the possibilities are endless. Families tour the tables and get a taste of other cultures.
No matter where you’re from, please consider volunteering to make this year better than ever. Whether you host a table or assist with set up, your help in any capacity shows our enthusiasm for the diversity in our community.
We are also searching for talent to perform. Does your student participate in an after school activity that is culturally diverse? (examples: Indian dance, Irish dance, tae kwon do, karate...) If so, please email Adrienne Dreyfuss.
Spring After-School Activities
Art Club with Miss Pam
Registration for the Franklin Sherman Art Club with Miss Pam is now open. Classes will be offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays from April 19 to May 31. No other activities will be offered in the spring.
These activities are coordinated and offered thanks to the PTA and are a benefit of PTA membership. You must join the PTA in order for your child to participate. Enrollment lists will be checked against our membership roster. If you don't remember if you've joined the PTA this school year, please contact Katie Broom.
Sign Up for PTA Text Reminders
Have you ever forgotten a school deadline or activity? We realize parents get A LOT of emails. To help you cut through the clutter, the PTA is sending out occasional, short text reminders to help parents not miss out. If you'd like a reminder about the next ordering deadline, next picture day, or next PJ day, etc. please text "FSES OPT IN" to fsespta@gmail.com from the phone number where you'd like receive text messages (sending an email will not work).
Annual PTA membership costs $20 per family and is due EACH school year. Join here!
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In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.
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Student's Intentions for SY 23-24
Parent’s need to complete this intention form if their child will not be returning to Franklin Sherman ES in 2023-2024. Email the form to our registrar, Ann Rajabi.
Internet Content Filtering and Usage Reports for Parents
Did you know? There is an online service that is free to FCPS parents who are interested in knowing more about their child’s internet activity on an FCPS device. Parents can sign up to receive a weekly Parent Report from Lightspeed, our internet content filtering service, which will provide a list of the top sites the child visited that week.
Additionally, if parents wish to get more detailed information, the weekly Parent Report offers parents the ability to self-sign-up to the free Internet Use Parent Portal. Parents who sign up for the Internet Use Parent Portal can log-in any time to see a little more detail about their child’s internet browsing. The portal also offers the parent added ability to “pause” access to the internet during non-school hours on the FCPS device.
Learn more about this and other Digital Citizenship and Safety topics on the FCPS website.
Survey for Kindergarten in 23-24
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, 2023 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.
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