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Happy Holiday FSES Community,
This week we are celebrating the holiday spirit each day with a spirit day and grade level holiday festivities. In your child’s take home folder this week, you will see a handout from the school showcasing our year long School Improvement and Innovation Plan. Outlined are our reading, math, and 21st century skills this year. On the back side, we noted our celebrations so far for the 24-25 school year. These items would not be possible without the support of such a strong community.
I truly appreciate your open levels of communication as I have asked to gather information on a survey regarding my leadership as I come up on being your principal for a year. I am grateful for this opportunity and look forward to continuing the excellence of Franklin Sherman.
I wish you a restful, joyous holiday season and look forward to seeing you in the new year.
Farris Thomas
Principal
Franklin Sherman ES
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December 16-20 Spirit Week
December 23-January 3 Winter Vacation
January 6 School Resumes
February 7 FSES World CultureFest
School Calendar: 2024-25
December 16-20 students are invited to participate in our Spirit Week.
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Monday is Deck the Hall day so get decked out in your hippest holiday hat and Socks
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Tuesday is Sleigh Day so bring your things to school in anything BUT a backpack
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Wednesday is Winter Wonderland so wear blue and white
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Thursday is Holiday Pajama Day
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Friday is Ugly Sweater day
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Important Reminder: Keep up the great attendance
School is in session until Friday, December 20th & starts back PROMPTLY on Monday, January 6th!!
Set positive habits for the new year. Remember: positive attendance = higher academic achievement + better sense of belonging (more than 10% of the school year missed = chronic absenteeism)
This is a big time of the year for both travel and for sicknesses. Please plan travel accordingly, and refer to the Health Flyer for parents “Can My Child Go To School?” when sick.
If your child is not feeling well, please refer to FCPS guidance on when to keep your child home.
Find more attendance resources.
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MIND Research is hosting family math week January 13 - January 17, 2025. During that time, students are encouraged to log onto the FCPS Family Math website to engage in math activities with their families at home that include stories with mathematical concepts connected to a variety of different math games from around the world. All activities are available in English and Spanish.
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Winter Enrichment Program Registration
Exclusive to FSES PTA members! Join today
Opens 12/16 10:00 am
Closes 1/12 11:59 pm
Tuesdays (4:10 pm - 5:10 pm)
Cartooning Art K-6th
Poppin Piano K-5th
Wednesdays (4:10 pm - 5:10 pm)
Cooking: Around the World K-6th
Pottery: Winter Pop Art Icons! K-6th
THursdays (4:10 pm - 5:10 pm)
Sports Spectacular K-6th
Host a Table for World CultureFest
Friday, 2/7
Those who would like do a Host Table to represent their country / culture should click on this link to secure their spot.
Due to capacity constraints, we are limiting World CultureFest to 16 Host Tables — so if you want to have a Host Table, please sign up now! We can facilitate introductions for those wishing to represent the same culture.
Your table can be anything you want to make of it! Some ideas:
- Provide samples of a favorite food with a recipe passed down from your family.
- Dress in traditional clothing from your country/culture
- Provide a fun game (like Australia's kangaroo jump!)
- Hand out flags/balloons/stickers/candy (from your homeland)
- Create a poster displaying artwork or fun facts about your country/culture
... The possibilities are endless!
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, 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:
- Course Selection for Middle and High School Students
- Join Our Teacher Team!
- Comprehensive Boundary Review Updates
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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