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FSES Community,
We hope you’ve enjoyed the fun and spooky festivities this weekend! Thank you to the PTA for organizing a community movie night and our annual Monster Dash. Both were huge successes.
For those of you who were unable to attend our first Literacy Night. Linked here you can access the informative parent session run by Jennifer Borders.
As a reminder, we will have a TWO-HOUR EARLY RELEASE on Wednesday, October 31st. There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, November 1st.
On Thursday, October 31st, students and staff are invited to dress up as their favorite storybook characters. Please remember to avoid masks and weapons.
As we approach the end of the quarter, please reach out to your child’s teacher if you would like to schedule a conference.
Thank you for your continued support.
Farris Thomas
Principal
Franklin Sherman ES
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October 28 & 29 Lost and Found Clean Out
October 31 Story Book Character Day
October 31 2 Hour Early Release - End Q1
November 1 Student Holiday
November 13 PTA Dine Out Night
School Calendar: 2024-25
The Federal Impact Aid program provides money to districts that enroll federally connected students. Help FCPS secure funding from the Impact Aid Program by helping us identify:
- Military families
- Federally connected families
- Families living on a military base
Your support will ensure that we receive the resources for which we are eligible. Please complete one form for each child in your household. Remember that only the enrolling parent can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form.
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Step 1: Log in to your SIS ParentVUE account. If you don’t have a SIS ParentVUE account, contact your child’s school for an activation letter
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Step 2: After you’ve logged into your ParentVue Account, look for the ‘Online Packets’ link at the top of the page. Click ‘Online Packets’
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Step 3: Next, click the ‘Federal Impact Aid Survey’ button on the bottom of the page. This will take you to the Impact Aid Survey for you to complete
If you have multiple children in Fairfax County Public Schools, please fill out a form for each child. You will know you have completed all of the forms when you get to the final page, and see a green check next to each of their names.
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Your Stuff Misses YOU TOO!
Monday and Tuesday October 28 and 29 the Lost and Found is OPEN and will be in the 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 after October 30.
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Ms. Stoermann, our Advanced Academic Resource teacher, will host virtual office hours sessions to help you with your questions regarding AAP Full Time screening (available to students in Grades 2-6) or any other AAP questions you have.
Office Hours will be held virtually on the following dates:
AART Virtual Office hours to support your questions:
The county deadline for submitting the AAP Full-Time family referral is Sunday, December 15th. This is a county set deadline, and late entries will not be accepted. Parents are encouraged to turn in their forms and supporting documents early to ensure that they are formatted appropriately for the screening portfolio. The AAP Full Time Parent Referral form can be found at the bottom of the AAP In FCPS website.
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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.
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PTA Meeting Dates 2024-2025 - Save the Date!
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 This Week
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Immunization Clinics for Students
- Opportunity to Review Social Studies Classroom Resources
- More on Student-Driven Menus Celebrating Flavor and Diversity
- Fairfax County Guide to Halloween
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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Reporting All Day Absences
FCPS has created clearer guidance for reporting attendance. Please use using one of the methods below:
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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.
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Call the school's attendance line at 703-506-7979.
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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 Only: 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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