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Congratulations Mr. Steve on your 14 wonderful years of service to Franklin Sherman Elementary, on your 40 years of service to FCPS, and on your retirement! All Franklin Sherman Pandas wish you the best of luck and we will miss you!
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Community Members,
As we approach the end of this year, I want to express my sincere gratitude for your continued support and partnership. Your involvement in our school community has been invaluable, and I am truly grateful for your contributions.
To ensure that we continue to provide the best possible education for our students, I invite you to share your feedback and suggestions. Your insights will help me identify areas of strength and areas where I can improve for the school as a whole and individually.
Please take a moment to complete this anonymous survey. Your honest feedback will be invaluable as I work to enhance our school community.
Thank you for your time and support.
Farris Thomas
Principal
Franklin Sherman ES
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December 9 THREE HOUR EARLY RELEASE
December 10 Winter Band, Chorus, & Strings Concert
December 11 PTA Meeting 8-9am; Zoom link in PTA Newsletter
December 23-January 3 Winter Vacation
School Calendar: 2024-25
Do you have a heartwarming holiday tradition, a funny family story, or a unique cultural celebration? PNN wants to hear your story. You can share by video or come to school to be part of a PNN broadcast. Reach out to Ms. Elston for more details!
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The weeks surrounding winter break often include more empty seats in classrooms. Every hour of every school day is a unique opportunity for students to learn, connect, and grow. Let’s nurture a rock-solid attendance habit.
A big thank you to:
- 🌟 Students who show up daily and the parents/caregivers supporting them
- 👩🏫 Teachers who create a welcoming environment for learning
- 👨💼 Administrators who provide a safe and engaging place to grow
- 👏 Bus drivers, support staff, and volunteers who help our learners
If you or your child needs support, please contact a school counselor, social worker, or family liaison.
If your child is not feeling well, please refer to our guidance on when to keep your child home.
Find more attendance resources.
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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.
The Final AART Virtual Office hours to support your questions will be on:
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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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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Longfellow Middle School is excited to invite you to our Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
This event will provide valuable information about Longfellow Middle School and the transition to middle school. Families will have the opportunity to hear from core and elective teachers as they highlight their engaging classes. Students and staff will also be available to answer any questions.
If inclement weather occurs, the event will be rescheduled for Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
We look forward to welcoming you to Longfellow!
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In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Family Academy Orientation
- Literacy Resources
- Attend a Boundary Review Committee Meeting
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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