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Dear Parents and Guardians,
It was great to see so many of you at our PTA meeting last week. Our community and school partnership create wonderful opportunities for our students.
Join us at 6:30 p.m. today at McLean High School cafeteria (enter via door #9 in the back of the school) to provide input on the boundary change scenarios for Kent Gardens Elementary School and neighboring schools. No pre-registration is required. This information is important to our school and I hope to see you there.
Please mark September 28th on your calendar and join us for an amazing Family STEAM Night sponsored by our school PTA in partnership with the National PTA. This is sure to be an exciting evening!
Sincerely,
Kathleen Quigley
Principal
Important Dates
September 15-October 15 National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 23 - October 1 Blue Star Welcome Week
September 25 Yom Kippur - Student Holiday
September 28 STEAM Family Night
October 4 Walk and Roll to School Day
October 11 AAP Parent Information Night
October 13 Outdoor Movie Night
School Calendar: 2023-24
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Purchase your Franklin Sherman Elementary Spirit Wear today! Deadline: Thursday September 28th, 2023 (11:59pm CDT)
You can now purchase your items online in 3 easy steps:
- Scan the QR code or go online to https://franklinsherman2023.itemorder.com/
- Choose your items and add them to your cart
- Securely checkout with your credit card
Online Store Deadline: Thursday September 28th, 2023 (11:59pm CDT)
T-Shirt Colors By Grade
**When purchasing please select the color that corresponds to your child(ren)s grade as we wear these shirts for school events and it's important students have the appropriate color.**
Green (Irish Green) - Kindergarten order the green t-shirt
Yellow (Daisy)-- 1st Grade order the yellow t-shirt
Red - 2nd Grade order the red t-shirt
Navy - 3rd Grade order the navy t-shirt
Purple - 4th Grade order the purple t-shirt
Turquoise / Mint Green - 5th Grade order the turquoise t-shirt
Black - 6th Grade order the black t-shirt
Tie Dye - Allen / Donohue order the tie dye t-shirt
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Some FCPS-approved digital resources require parent consent before they can be used by students. Find the list of resources which require consent on the Parent Consent webpage. This page also includes directions for providing permission.
Each digital resource used in FCPS has had an instructional and technical review. Information about the educational technology tools approved for use within FCPS can be found in the online Digital Ecosystem Library.
Parents should provide consent and learn more about FCPS-approved digital resources on the Digital Resources in FCPS webpage.
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FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. In late June, the School Board approved changes to the SR&R for the 2023-24 school year. Updates include a revision of dress code expectations, bystander expectations for students witnessing harmful or unsafe behaviors, bullying, and substance abuse responses. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R.
Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Friday, September 29.
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Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Parent Information Night
There will be an Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) parent information night for families on Wednesday, October 11th at 6:30 p.m. in the Franklin Sherman Cafeteria. Fairfax County provides a continuum of services to meet the needs of students at a variety of levels.
Part 1: Advanced Academic Services at Franklin Sherman
Prior to joining, please watch this county prepared AAP Overview Video which outlines the various levels of service available to all students in FCPS. During the first part of our meeting we will share the specific AAP program supports that are provided at Franklin Sherman.
Part 2: Full-Time AAP Services Screening
Parents of students in second through sixth grade, who are interested in having their child screened for the full-time services will learn about the forms, documents, and deadlines for applications. We provide a brief question and answer session for families as well.
Note: AAP Level IV parent referrals are due on December 15, 2022. This is a county deadline, and late entries cannot be accepted.
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Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.
Help your student succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your student stays home if they are sick. Visit the FCPS site for information on when to keep your child at home.
If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher so that assistance can be provided if needed. Keep an open line of communication with your school’s public health staff. Call the school as soon as you know your child will be absent, and tell school staff why and for how long.
Read more about how families can help form good attendance habits. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
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In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Tips to Stay Healthy This School Year
- School Bonds Benefit Students
- National Hispanic Heritage Month
- School Board Meeting on September 14 at 7:30 p.m.
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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PTA Meeting
STEM+ Family Night
Thursday, Sept. 28, 6-8 p.m.
FSES cafeteria & gym
Franklin Sherman families are invited to enjoy pizza in the cafeteria, then move to the gym to work their way through eight unique stations focused on themes like rockets and slime! This is an event intended for family participation and is NOT a drop-off event. Children are expected to work through the stations with their guardians and must remain with an adult throughout the evening.
Monster Mash Dash
October 29 at 8 a.m.
Registration is now open! Sign up your family to join us for a 5K or 1-Mile Fun Run, and get some exercise before everyone indulges in Halloween candy! Costumes are encouraged. Now in its tenth year, this is Franklin Sherman's primary fundraising event of the year and one of its most widely-attended!
Annual PTA membership costs $20 per family and is due EACH school year. Join here!
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SEL Screener
FCPS is committed to supporting the mental wellness of all students. The Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener helps our students share their perspectives on how their schools and communities support them and help them develop the skills they need to succeed.
The screener is offered to all students in grades 3 through 12 in the fall and spring. It addresses skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to plan programming for the division, schools, and individual students.
Key updates to the screener this year include:
- Different versions for students in grades 3-5 and 6-12.
- Fewer topics with more questions to provide schools and families with more data to support planning.
- Additional questions aligned with FCPS’ commitment to educational equity.
Results are mailed home to families after each screening. Families who wish to opt their child out may do so by completing the opt-out form in the Annual Notice packet or SIS ParentVue.
For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.
Please note that the SEL Screener differs from the anonymous Fairfax County Youth Survey. For more information about the Youth Survey, see the Fairfax County Youth Survey site.
McClean Community Center Events
Buckets ‘N Boards
Saturday, Sept. 23, 5 p.m.
McLean Central Park Gazebo
Free. Free parking and the park entrance are located at Dolly Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Dr. Bring a picnic and chairs or a blanket. Restrooms are available at MCC.
Back by Popular Demand! BNB is a hilarious, high-energy and interactive percussion show that has captivated audiences worldwide! They have something for everyone in the family—amazing tap dancing, clean comedy, body percussion, beatboxing and more! The show was born from Gareth Server and Matt Livingston’s shared passion for music and rhythm combined with their natural joyous charm and lighting quick wit.
Non-profit Distribution of Fliers
Review Regulation 1367 on Distribution of Fliers
FCPS offers the opportunity for nonprofit organizations to make their materials available, through local schools, to students and parents. Fliers will be sent home in student’s backpacks. Fliers, sorted into 15 groups of 25, need to be at the school by 12:00 p.m. on the Friday before the below date.
- September 29, 2023
- January 26, 2024
- May 17, 2024
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