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Dear Franklin Sherman Elementary School Community,
Spring is in full bloom, and so is the energy at Franklin Sherman! This past week was a whirlwind of learning, fun, and appreciation. We celebrated Earth Day by participating in exciting classroom activities about our planet. We also had a jam packed week with Earth Day spirit week. It was great to see so many unified color days and a fun animal print to end our week. The 5th grade also got to enjoy their field trip to the National History Museum.
Celebrating Kindness:
Congratulations to our April Panda Kindness winners! These students consistently demonstrate empathy and compassion towards their peers, making Franklin Sherman a more welcoming place for everyone. It is also wonderful to watch students cheer on their peers!
Staff Appreciation:
Did you know that last week's staff meeting had a delicious twist? We enjoyed a catered breakfast from Campus Survival Kits, the same company many of you utilize when purchasing school supplies. Based on the number of parents that purchased through Campus Survival Kits, the school earns points and we cashed in our rewards for a delicious breakfast last week.
Upcoming Events:
Teacher Work Day: Just a friendly reminder that next Friday, May 3rd, is a designated teacher work day. Students will enjoy a well-deserved break while our educators participate in professional development opportunities.
Mark Your Calendars!
Get ready to shower our amazing teachers with love and appreciation! The week of May 6th marks our annual Staff Appreciation Week. Please check the PTA email to find ways you can help in showing your appreciation and gratitude for the staff here.
Class Placements for 24-25:
Each spring, we begin the essential task of determining class placements for the next school year. The school staff works collaboratively to create classroom assignments. It is the task of the grade level teachers, specialists, and administration to determine distribution of students to optimally create classroom groupings.
As parents, you can assist us in determining class placement by sharing your insights about your child with respect to academic and behavioral information using this form. Please note that we do not accept requests for specific teachers for the upcoming grade placement. This includes hints that reference specific teachers. We cannot guarantee multiple friend requests nor exceptions for other students with whom there may be a conflict.
Farris Thomas
Principal
Franklin Sherman Elementary School
May Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May Physical Fitness and Sports Month
May 3 Student Holiday
May 6-10 Staff Appreciation Week
May 7 Reading SOL for Grades 3-6
May 9 School Assembly
May 14 Grade 5 Science SOL
May 14 Grade 1 Mt. Vernon Field Trip
May 16 Math SOL for Grades 3-6
May 27 Memorial Day Holiday
School Calendar: 2023-24
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Please pass the news on to friends and neighbors who have a Kindergarten aged child who should register for the 2024-25 school year.
Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Eligible children can also be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps us plan so that we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school.
Prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms. We are happy to support families with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For more information in other languages, visit FCPS’ Kindergarten Registration webpage.
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Franklin Sherman is having an end-of-year Multi-Language Learners Parent Coffee on Friday May 10th from 9:30-11:00 a.m. in the library. Please join us for coffee, breakfast treats and conversation. The topics to be discussed will be information on strategies to support your student’s academic and mental growth over the summer. Look out for the flyer this week and we hope to see you there!
Please RSVP by emailing Nadeen Zoorba, nmzoorba@fcps.edu
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Spring is here! The trees are in bloom, the bulbs are out, and the birds are back! Did you notice our school garden? It needs your loving care: mulching, weeding, and planting.
Your child can be part of this by joining the FSES ECO Club: The Green Panda. The Green Panda meets every Wednesday from 4:15 to 5:00 in the library. We talk about the FCPS Get2Green program and learn about trees in our school grounds, native plants, rain barrels, composting, recycling, gardening, food waste etc. In short, The Green Panda is focused on learning and acting toward stewardship of our environment while we are having fun in the outdoors!!!
If your child would like to join, have them pick up a permission slip from Mrs. Essimi, in the library.
For questions or additional information, please contact our librarian, Mrs. Essimi (rmessimimen@fcps.edu) or our counselor, Mr. Nielsen (jpnielsen@fcps.edu).
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FCPS students in grades 3-12 took the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener during March, providing updated information on skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. The SEL Screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported.
In late April, individual student SEL Screener results will be available for families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.
Get more information about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For support in understanding your individual student’s results or ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or contact your student’s teacher.
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We are excited to announce that Online Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is open now. Both new students and those returning to FCPS from another district or school system can use our Online Registration system to register students entering Kindergarten through 12th grade for the upcoming academic year.
Welcome to Fairfax County Public Schools’ (FCPS) Online Registration.
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Spring Open House – April 30, 2024
We cordially invite all our Rising 7th & New FCPS families to our Spring Open House on Tuesday, April 30th from 6:30-7:30p.m. During this time, you will have an opportunity to tour LMS and ask any questions you may have to prepare for the 23-24 school year. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Jump Start Registration Now Open!
Jump Start registration is now open on myschoolbucks. Choose between session 1 – August 5-6 or session 2 – August 7-8.
Hours are 8:30a.m. – 12:00p.m. Look forward to learning about Longfellow with school tours, ice breakers, scavenger hunts, team building and more. If you have any questions, contact Lavina Gangwani-Colaco at lkgangwanico@fcps.edu.
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In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Weigh in on School Health Services
- Community Forums on Middle School Start Times
- Register Your Five-Year-Old for Kindergarten
- Before- and After-School Care
- The Importance of Play
- Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Parent Information Phone Lines Available in Eight Languages
Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
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PTA Meeting
May 16, 6:30-7:30 pm
Join us for our final meeting of the school year, when we will vote on our slate of PTA Board candidates for 2024-25:
If you are interested in serving as an officer or helping with the PTA next year in any way, please contact Sarah Bloom or Adrienne Dreyfuss.
Free babysitting (with pizza!) provided in the gym for children 3 and older during the meeting.
Annual PTA membership costs $20 per family and is due EACH school year. Join here!
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The Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award
Nominations are open for the 2024 Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award. The Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee (MSAOC) sponsors this award to honor the legacy of Dr. Bussey, a founding member of the MSAOC and a longtime advocate for students and families.
This award recognizes staff or community members who have demonstrated significant and impactful efforts to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students from groups who are marginalized or underserved.
Any FCPS employee, student, or community member can nominate an individual or group for the award. All nomination materials must be submitted by Wednesday, May 1, 2024. The winner will be recognized at the FCPS Equity Symposium.
Full details and the nomination information form can be found at the Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award website
Elementary Institute for the Arts
Students in all FCPS schools can enroll in the Elementary Institute for the Arts. IFTA is a weekly Arts enrichment program for students in rising 3rd through 6th grades during the month of July. Students take classes in Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance every day. Transportation is provided from around the county. Tuition assistance is available for students who qualify. Check out the Elementary Institute for the Arts website for more information or email eifta@fcps.edu.
School Pictures Can Still be Purchased
Franklin Sherman's Your school's picture day season is over, but you can still order prints.
To view and order photos online :
Please visit: vosphoto.com/underclass
When prompted for an online code, use your Student ID (your student may also recognize this as their lunch or library number). Families can email Please visit: vosphoto.com/underclass for any questions about the ordering process.
FCPS Rec-PAC 2024
Rec-PAC (Pretty Awesome Children), operated by Fairfax County Park Authority, is a six week structured recreation program with emphasis on leisure skills designed for elementary school children.
Participants will have an opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of activities such as: fun and fitness, indoor and outdoor games, team sports, nature, crafts, storytelling, sports festivals, talent shows and supervised play sessions. Each location has a ratio of 1 staff person to 18 participants.
- Rec-PAC takes place June 24 to August 1.
- Register anytime before June 14.
- Qualified individuals are encouraged to submit scholarship applications for the Rec-PAC program now.
- C.I.T. registration will open in April.
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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