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FSES Community,
I am excited to share that we are currently working on the organization and planning for Franklin Sherman’s first official Turkey Trot. We will be hosting this Turkey Trot on 11/26 for each grade level. Next week, you will receive your child’s grade level running start time. I encourage families to come and cheer on their children as they run our track and get ready to enjoy the long holiday weekend. More details will follow next week.
Farris Thomas
Principal
Franklin Sherman ES
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November 13 PTA Dine Out Night 5-9 p.m. 🌯🥑🌯🥑
November 14 Franklin Sherman's 100th Anniversary
November 27-29 Thanksgiving Holiday
December 11 PTA Meeting
December 23-January 3 Winter Vacation
School Calendar: 2024-25
Our very own FSES Choir will be singing the National Anthem at the FCPS Board Meeting on Thursday, 11/14 at Jackson Middle School (3020 Gallows Rd, Falls Church, VA). Come and support our Pandas!
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To celebrate our only full five-day week in November, join us for Spirit Week, November 18-24! Here’s what’s in store:
Monday
Career Day – Dress as someone in a job or career that interests you.
Tuesday
Wild Hair Day – Get creative with the silliest hair you can imagine.
Wednesday
Superhero Day – Come as your favorite superhero.
Thursday
Sports Day – Represent your favorite team or wear a sports outfit.
Friday
School Spirit Day – Show off your Franklin Sherman pride with green, black, or school swag.
All staff and students are encouraged to participate. Let’s make it a fun week!
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Last week, our sixth students and Ms. Monica had their first meeting with the students and teacher of the Institución Educativa La Esperanza in Caquetá-Colombia as part of the FLES Global Classroom Project this year for the second time.
This exciting exchange marks a step towards global learning, allowing our young students to become world citizens, innovators, and be aware of global challenges.
Together, they are exploring solutions that can have a positive impact on our community and beyond, based on the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Both schools have had a wonderful experience that allowed students to practice a second language (Spanish/English), improving their speaking comprehension and proficiency.
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School Photos are now online!
Families should have received an E-proof via email.
Please remember to check your spam.
For any questions about your student's school pictures please contact: underclass@vosphoto.com
The team at Victor O’Neill Studios would like to thank Franklin Sherman Elementary School for a great picture day!
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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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110th Anniversary of FSES
Saturday, November 16, 9:00 am to noon
McLean Citizens Association (MCA), the county's oldest continuously operating civic association, will be hosting a History Walk through McLean’s downtown to celebrate the 110th anniversary of the founding of FSES and MCA on October 19, 1914. The walk will begin and end at the Old Firehouse Teen Center, 1440 Chain Bridge Road, and should take about an hour. It will focus on the accomplishments of the MCA, which includes the original Franklin Sherman School. Registration is requested - please click here to register.
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
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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:
- Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
- Free Webinars for Families
- Fall Testing Results
- Boundary Review Community Meetings
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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