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Dear FSES Community,
I want to express my sincere gratitude to each and every one of you who took the time to complete the survey regarding my first year as Principal. Your valuable input is incredibly important to me as I strive to create the best possible learning environment for our students.
I truly appreciate your feedback, especially concerning communication regarding the management of student discipline. I recognize the importance of clear and transparent communication regarding Student Rights and Responsibilities. I am committed to proactive communication and will continue to explore ways to enhance this aspect of my practice. I do encourage you to reach out to me individually if you have specific questions pertaining to your student.
Furthermore, I appreciate your recognition of the positive impact of PTA funds on our school and the ways I have worked with the staff here to enhance our learning environments. Your support has been instrumental in providing our teachers with valuable resources and ensuring our students have access to the latest technology.
Finally, I am encouraged by your positive feedback on my visibility and communication methods. I believe in the importance of open and honest communication with our community, and I will continue to strive to maintain these lines of communication.
Your feedback is invaluable, and I will use it to guide my decision-making and continue to work towards long-term school improvement plans.
As always, please do not hesitate to reach out. I look foward to your continued collaboration.
Farris Thomas
Principal
Franklin Sherman ES
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January 20 Martin Luther King Day Holiday
January 27 & 28 Lost and Found Cleanout
January 28 End of Q2 (Full Day of School)
January 29 Student Holiday
February 7 FSES World CultureFest
Febraury 12 PTA Meeting
February 17 Presidents Day Holiday
March 7 Harlem Wizards Event al Langley HS
School Calendar: 2024-25
Your Stuff Misses YOU TOO!
Monday and Tuesday January 27 and 28 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.
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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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Friday, March 7
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Langley High School
Get your tickets now 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. A portion of the proceeds will benefit FSES PTA. Purchase your tickets today to reserve your spot at the game. We anticipate this event will sell out, please grab your tickets early!
Purchase Tickets
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Volunteer Opportunity: After School Enrichment Program On-Site Lead Needed!
The volunteer will serve as our On-Site Lead. This position may also be split into two if two parents would like to share the role.
Key Details:
• Dates: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from January 21st to March 13th
• Time Commitment: 3:50 pm - 5:20 pm
• Location: Franklin Sherman Elementary School
Role Overview:
The On-Site Lead will play a crucial role in helping our programs run smoothly. Responsibilities include assisting instructors with student gathering, taking attendance, periodically checking in on classes, and ensuring all students are signed out by their parents at the conclusion of the classes. As a thank you for your support, the On-Site Lead will receive a complimentary enrollment for their child in one of our enrichment classes.
If you’re interested or would like more information, please reach out to Matt Colsia at 404-242-9940.
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 6-8 p.m.
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.
The Curriculum Night Schedule will be accessible on the LMS Academic Advising Website Wednesday, 1/15/2025.
The inclement weather date has changed and will now be Tuesday, January 21st from 6-8 p.m.
We warmly invite all rising 7th students, parents, and guardians to join us for this informative and engaging evening.
We look forward to meeting our future Lancers!
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In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Snow Days Don’t Stop School Meals
- Virtual Community Boundary Review Meetings
- Cell Phones Off, Learning On
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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