Franklin Sherman Flash - September 30

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Banner image advertising October 31 as story book character day at Franklin Sherman.

Principal's Message

FSES Community, 

Please share with your students that we will have our first annual Story Book Character day on 10/31. Staff and students will be encouraged to participate. 

FSES is expanding our social media presence! Please look to follow us on Instagram @franklinshermanelementary.

 

 

Farris Thomas
Principal 
Franklin Sherman ES

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Important Dates

October 3  Student Holiday

October 4  Student Holiday - Teacher Work Day

October 14  Student Holiday - Staff Development Day

October 25  Movie Night

October 27  Monster Mash Dash

October 31  Story Book Character Day

October 31  2 Hour Early Release - End Q1

November 1  Student Holiday

School Calendar:  2024-25

 


Contents


Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations for all FCPS students at no cost!

 Free Immunizations for All FCPS Students

Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment and provide consent for their student(s). The immunization clinics are being held at Frost Middle School, 4101 Pickett Rd. Fairfax, VA 22032, on: 

  • Tuesday, October 8, 3 to 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Students under the age of 19, with a scheduled appointment and parental consent, must be accompanied by their parent, guardian, or another adult over the age of 19. 

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 in order to provide consent.   

Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.

 

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Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events

Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.

When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.

When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence. 

Watch this video with tips on understanding our school calendar and visit our Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

 

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News from Our PTA

Monster Mash Dash

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 eleventh year, this is Franklin Sherman's primary fundraising event of the year and one of its most widely-attended!

Early registration ends Friday, September 27!

 

Fall Photo Mini Photo Sessions

Please sign up today on the Sign Up Genius if you would like to participate. A portion of the proceeds benefits FSES PTA.

Please note that these spots tend to go very quickly!

 

Movie Under the Stars - 10/25

FSES is presenting another movie night at Franklin Sherman on Friday, October 25th— mark your calendars! More details to come later….. 

 

Spirit Wear for Sale

It's time to stock up on your Franklin Sherman spirit wear! There is a wide selection of t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats and more available. Items are print on demand and a portion of proceeds go to the FSES PTA.

Shop Now

 

Rise Against Hunger

November 9th

The Annual Rise Against Hunger meal packaging event is coming up on November 9. 2024. Volunteers are needed. Registration is at  http://events.riseagainsthunger.org/McLeanCommunityRAH2024

They also need help raising $80,000 to pay for the ingredients for the 200,000 meals they hope to package that day. Each shift will package over $25,000 worth of ingredients. Ingredients for each meal costs 40¢. A box of 216 meals costs $86.40. That box would provide school lunches for one child for a full school year. Donations can be made online at http://events.riseagainsthunger.org/McLeanCommunityRAH2024

 

PTA Meeting Dates 2024-2025 - Save the Date!

Wednesday, 10/16 5:30-6:30 pm (Literacy Night session to follow meeting)

Wednesday, 12/11 8:00-9:00 am

Wednesday, 2/12 5:30-6:30 pm

Wednesday, 4/2 8:00-9:00 am

Wednesday, 5/21 8:00-9:00 am

 

Join the PTA

You can make a difference in your school community and will receive the weekly PTA Newsletter. Annual PTA membership costs only $20 and is due EACH school year.  Join the PTA Today!

 

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FCPS News

FCPS This Week

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

  • FCPS Wants to Further Support Military Families
  • Sign and Return SR&R
  • Upcoming Immunization Clinics

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.

 

FCPS Cares

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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Reminders

Reporting All Day Absences

FCPS has created clearer guidance for reporting attendance.  Please use  using one of the methods below:

  • ParentVUE: Beginning in the 2024-25 school year, parents or legal guardians can submit up to two consecutive full-day absences using SIS ParentVUE. Learn more about attendance reporting through ParentVUE on the FCPS website: fcps.edu/attendance.
  • Call the school's attendance line at 703-506-7979.
  • Email the front office at franklinshermanelem.attendance@fcps.edu. When emailing an absence or tardy, please include your child's first and last name and their teacher's name.

All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, early dismissals, or to update already submitted attendance, please contact the school. Our school's office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am-4:30 pm.

 

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