Principal's Message
Dear Franklin Sherman Families,
Happy New Year to all our wonderful families! We hope you had a fantastic holiday season. We're thrilled to be back at school and diving into 2024 with renewed energy and enthusiasm. It's been heartwarming to see the smiles and the vibrant conversations among our students and staff.
The past two weeks have been a wonderful experience as the Interim Principal here at Franklin Sherman. Thank you to all for your support! I am delighted to announce that Farris Thomas will be joining us as the new principal on Tuesday, January 16. Please join me in extending a warm and enthusiastic welcome to Farris Thomas as she embarks on this new chapter.
Kelly Cabezas
Interim Principal
Important Dates
January 10 Longfellow MS 7th Grade Curriculum Night
January 15 Martin Luther King Holiday and National Day of Service
January 18 McLean Pyramid Choir Concert
January 25 Q2 End and 2 Hour Early Release
January 25 Boundary Change Open Houses
January 26 Student Holiday
February 6 100th Day of School
February 19 Presidents Day Holiday
School Calendar: 2023-24
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We are pleased to announce Farris Thomas, current Assistant Principal at Chesterbrook Elementary School, has been selected as the new principal of Franklin Sherman Elementary School.
Ms. Thomas began her career in education with Fairfax County Public Schools in 2004 at McLean High School where she was an English teacher and the English department chair. She also served as Instructional Coach, Testing Coordinator, and Assistant Principal at Rachel Carson Middle School, where she supported staff and students with Portrait of a Graduate skills and Project Based Learning. As Assistant Principal at Washington Irving Middle School for five years, Ms. Thomas oversaw the Special Education department as part of her schoolwide support for all students. Returning to the McLean community in 2020, Ms. Thomas has been the Assistant Principal at Chesterbrook since then, ensuring that all students receive access to rigor and high academic standards. She supports teachers in their own learning, providing modeling and feedback to all staff, and has helped make Chesterbrook a school filled with meaningful learning for all.
Ms. Thomas has been trained by the Buck Institute in California for Project Based Learning integration in instruction. She developed the curriculum and taught the FCPS Academy course for teachers on this topic. Ms. Thomas’ strong work creating positive behavior intervention supports for students and supporting the needs of the special education community earned her recognition as a finalist for the 2019 Outstanding Administrator of the year from Fairfax County Special Education PTA (SEPTA). She also won the McLean pyramid Outstanding Leader award in 2023 and was a finalist for the Region 2 Outstanding Leader award in 2023 as well.
Ms. Thomas earned a Bachelor's degree in English and a Master’s degree in Education from James Madison University. She also holds a Master’s degree in Initiatives in Educational Transformation and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and Administration, both from George Mason University. Ms. Thomas also wears the hat of a proud mom to three beautiful young daughters, Macie, Evie, and Josie.
Please join us in welcoming Ms. Thomas as the new principal of Franklin Sherman, starting on January 16, 2024.
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FSES choir students are performing soon! The McLean Pyramid Choir Concert is Thursday, January 18 at 8:00pm at the McLean HS auditorium. Elementary, middle, and high school choirs from the McLean pyramid will perform, and the concert ends with a piece that unites all student voices. Come out to support this great school community event.
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Your Stuff Misses YOU TOO!
Monday, January 22nd, and Tuesday, January 23rd the Lost and Found is OPEN and will be in the school main lobby from 9 a.m till 4:30 p.m.
Parents are welcome to swing by the school on these two days to claim any missing item(s) from their household.
All unclaimed belongings will be donated to the McLean Baptist Church, Share Clothing Room.
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FCPS NewsIn case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Dual Language Immersion Program Registration
- Help FCPS Reach 1 Million Minutes of Math
- Special Education Teacher Info Session
- Upcoming Webinars and Events for Families
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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After-School Activities are Back!
Registration is open!
Would your child love to bake, play piano, create a mess (or a masterpiece), or craft pottery after school at Franklin Sherman? If so, you're in luck; Baroody is offering classes on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, beginning January 30. Miss Pam also is returning on Thursdays with her very popular Young at Art class, which begins on January 18. Space is limited, so register today! If you are not already a member of the PTA, you must first join the PTA in order for your child to participate.
Annual PTA membership costs $20 per family and is due EACH school year. Join here!
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Longfellow 7th Grade Curriculum Night
On Wednesday, January 10 we will be hosting our in-person Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night from 6 - 8 p.m. Our make-up day will be Wednesday, January 17.
During Curriculum Night, we will share important information about Longfellow, the transition to middle school, highlight our electives, core contents, and provide families and students a time to walk the building. All the presentations will also be available on our website as well to ensure that everyone has access to this important information.
Barter Players “Frosty”
Family Friendly
“The Many Disguises of Robin Hood” Youth Auditions
Tuesday & Wednesday, Jan. 23 & 24 Click to register
Details and qualifications on the website.
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.
- January 26, 2024
- May 17, 2024
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