Principal's Message
Dear Franklin Sherman Elementary School Community,
Last week was a short week and we were excited to be back at school after our first snow days in more than two years! We hope that all of our families enjoyed their time together and all the beautiful snow we received.
I had the pleasure of joining students and staff in their morning meeting routines and getting to learn some new breathing activities to help us regulate our emotions.
We have two big events this week. Band & Strings concert will be held this Wednesday and our PTA Family Culturefest night will be this Friday. I look forward to seeing students and families at these two great events.
Farris Thomas
Principal
Franklin Sherman Elementary School
Important Dates
January 31 Band and Strings Concerts
February 2 Family CultureFest
February 8 100th Day of School
February 8 PTA Meeting
February 19 Presidents Day Holiday
School Calendar: 2023-24
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Join our Band and Strings student musicians for two short performances in the cafeteria on the evening of Wednesday, January 31. The band performance starts at 6:00 p.m., and the strings performance starts at 7:00 p.m. If your student is in one of these ensembles, you will receive additional communication from their director about when they will need to arrive and what they will need to wear for concert attire.
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Registration is available online or you can pick-up paperwork in our front office.
Required documents for registration:
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Proof of residency: A deed, lease agreement
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Proof of birth: Original birth certificate
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Health documentation: A certificate of physical examination including required screenings completed within the last 12 months prior to starting school by a US licensed physician.
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Family CultureFest on February 2
Our eagerly-anticipated Family CultureFest is almost here! Join us on Friday evening as we tour 14 countries via the table displays created by our very own Franklin Sherman families. Sample delicious food, play games, and learn about some of the many rich cultures of the families at our school.
Many thanks to those who have volunteered to host a table or to help with set up and clean up! This event wouldn't be possible without the time, energy, creativity, and hard work of our participating families. We would greatly appreciate a few more volunteers to help with set up and clean up, to make the event run smoothly.
Please note that this is NOT a drop-off event. All children should be supervised by an adult. Because we anticipate high attendance, we must limit the invitation to Franklin Sherman families and those being rezoned from Kent Gardens.
Our sincere thanks again for your support; we can't wait to see you on Friday! If you have questions, please feel to contact Ben Moore at ben.c.moore@mac.com.
Annual PTA membership costs $20 per family and is due EACH school year. Join here!
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Kent Gardens Boundary Update
As previously communicated, FCPS made its recommendation for a boundary adjustment to address the overcrowding issue at Kent Gardens and recommended "Scenario B". Scenario B reassigns an estimated 380 students among five elementary schools. A map of affected homes can be found here (scroll to Scenario B).
- Rising Kindergarten and 1st-grade students will be reassigned to attend the newly assigned school for the 2024-25 school year.
- Rising 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th-grade students have the option to attend the newly assigned school or remain at their prior assigned school for the 2024-25 school year and until they matriculate to middle school.
The adopted phasing plan allows students/caregivers the option to remain at their current school or change schools now, addressing the different perspectives voiced in public feedback. It also considers the needs of older elementary school students who were in school during COVID, and another change may be stressful. The phasing plan allows continuity for students enrolled in the French Immersion program at Kent Gardens, which starts at first grade.
Students that are involved in phasing over the next several years will be provided bus transportation to their elementary school. Please understand that with a current shortage of bus drivers in our area and the requirement of additional bus runs to accommodate phasing, your patience will be required as all of these new runs are established. We need those that are involved in the affected neighborhoods to fill out the form indicating which school your child will attend by the February deadline so our transportation staff has maximum planning time.
The McLean Elementary Boundary Webpage will continue to be updated with important news going forward.
Message From Longfellow MS
It was so nice meeting many of our rising 7th graders, parents, & guardians during curriculum night! We hope that you were able to learn about the curriculum, course offerings, and connect with staff & students. If you were unable to attend, no worries! You can access all our presentations on the LMS Academic Advising website!
Please be on the lookout for future programs and activities to ensure a smooth transition for all rising 7th grade students!
Thank you and we look forward to fostering healthy partnerships with every one of you.
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.
May 17, 2024
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FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize those who go above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the outstanding work of FCPS and specifically Franklin Sherman.
FCPS Cares Program
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