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FSES Community,
I hope everyone had a restful break. We had a jam packed two days before we all left for Thanksgiving. We had students working on “Balloons Over Broadway” which is a creative and critical thinking activity inspired by the book Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet. This book tells the story of Tony Sarg, the puppeteer who created the iconic balloons for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Students were tasked with brainstorming ideas for their own unique parade balloon. This project blends literature, art, and engineering, making it a favorite for encouraging cross-curricular learning and hands-on creativity.
We also celebrated our students of the month "Paws-a-tive Panda" communicator awards for students in each grade level. The students are announced on the morning news and then Mr. Ralston and I deliver certificates.
Staff, students, and the community participated in our first annual Turkey Trot before the break and it was a huge success. Whether students ran or walked with friends, it was an exciting day for all.
We look forward to the quick weeks in December to have a PTA meeting December 11th from 8-9. Please do join us on the Zoom link if you are unable to come in person. On December 9th, we will have a three hour early release.
Thank you for your continued support. Stay warm!
Farris Thomas
Principal
Franklin Sherman ES
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December 6 Picture Retake Day
December 9 THREE HOUR EARLY RELEASE
December 11 PTA Meeting 8-9am; Zoom link will be provided
December 23-January 3 Winter Vacation
School Calendar: 2024-25
Retake & Makeup Picture Day
Don’t forget, for those students who missed our picture day, Friday, December 6 is the chance to get it taken. It will be in the Gym starting at 9:30 a.m.
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
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Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to Christy Stoermann (cestoermann@fcps.edu) no later than December 15, 2024.
The window for families to submit a referral for Full-Time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually. Forms for Full-Time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted.
Submitting a referral form for Full-Time AAP will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of six trained professionals from various schools and roles will review the portfolio materials to determine eligibility for Full-Time placement. Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of the portfolio that was submitted after they have been turned in for central selection on February 13th by emailing Christy Stoermann.
Referrals for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP are screened at the local school. If you miss this deadline, your student can still be screened for Subject-Specific AAP or Part-Time AAP for the remainder of the year and submit a referral for Full-Time AAP next fall.
For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.
Ms. Stoermann, our Advanced Academic Resource teacher, will host a virtual office hour session on Friday, December 13 from 8:00-8:45 a.m. (Zoom Meeting Link) Bring your questions regarding AAP Full Time screening (available to students in Grades 2-6) or any other AAP questions you have.
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Baroody Enrichment Program Registration - Coming Soon!
Registration: Monday, 12/16 10:00 am - Sunday 1/12 11:59 pm
Classes run from 1/21 to 3/13
Tuesdays (4:10 pm - 5:10 pm)
Wednesdays (4:10 pm - 5:10 pm)
Thursdays (4:10 pm - 5:10 pm)
Save the Date for the Harlem Wizards
Friday, 3/7
Save the date for a community-building event featuring the Harlem Wizards on March 7th at Langley High School! FSES is partnering with other McLean elementary schools and our FCPS teachers will take on the Harlem Wizards in a fun and wild basketball game. This event will sell out so be on the lookout for our ticket sale announcement. We will also need many volunteers to make this event a success so plan to sign up to help if you can!
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 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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