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Dear FSES Community,
As we enter the 2nd semester of the year, it has been great to reflect on the progress our students have made. We look forward to the PTA meeting on the 19th where we will present our mid-year data for the community.
We are scheduled for our next early release on Monday, February 24th. We will work off the plan from our last early release unless we hear from you that there is a change.
Looking forward to a February with more consistency and settling into the 3rd quarter! Thank you for your continued support.
Upcoming Events:
Farris Thomas
Principal
Franklin Sherman ES
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February 4 Clubs and Candid Picture Day
February 7 FSES World CultureFest
February 10-14 Spirit Week
February 13 PTA Dinning Out Event
Febraury 19 PTA Meeting - This is an Update
February 17 Presidents Day Holiday
March 7 Harlem Wizards Event al Langley HS
School Calendar: 2024-25
There will be all kinds of fun happening next week at Franklin Sherman. We are turning the celebration of the 100th day of school and Valentines day into a week long spirit week. All students are invited to participate!
Monday - Franklin Sherman Spirit Day
Tuesday - Neon Day
Wednesday - 100th Day, dress like you are 100
Thursday - Wacky Hair & Sock Day
Friday - Valentines Day wear Red White, and Pink
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Franklin Sherman's 2024-25 yearbook ordering is open online.
Visit www.buytheyearbook.com and use the code 725681 in order to order our school's book.
The cost is $21.50.
Ordering will close on April 18.
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We are organizing a reading challenge to run from now until springtime. Students are encouraged to read at least 4 books from the current VA Readers’ Choice (VRC) book selections and enter a weekly drawing to win fantastic prizes!!!
Here are the reading lists. Students can check out these books from the school library or the public library. Each time they finish a book they collect a stamp on their VRC reading passport.
You can encourage your child by asking them about the reading challenge and discussing with them what book they are reading.
In April, all participants in this challenge will vote to determine the best 3 books in each category! All votes will be tallied and sent to the Virginia State Literacy Association (VSLA) who has established this program.
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Due to snow day this has been rescheduled to Tuesday, Feb 04, 2025.
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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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Host a Table for World CultureFest
Friday, 2/7
World CultureFest 2025 is now only three weeks away! FSES PTA is excited to be hosting this amazing event again this year. The event is free to attend and we will have prizes for youth who visit all of the countries on their CultureFest 2025 passport!
We need FSES community help to make this year’s CultureFest an incredible celebration of our community’s rich diversity. Please sign up to host a table to represent your culture. Share your culture with our students and families through food, traditions, and stories.
Countries represented 2025 (so far):
--Australia
--Greece
--Persia
--Lebanon
--Israel
--Argentina
--Japan
--SIGN UP TODAY TO INCLUDE YOURS
This is a wonderful opportunity to educate our children about the world, foster respect and understanding, and bring everyone together in the spirit of unity. Let’s inspire the next generation by showcasing what makes your culture unique!
Sign up now to host a table and make a difference in our students’ lives!
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, 2/19 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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In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- SOL Score Reports
- Upcoming Budget Presentation
- What Families Can Do to Fight Drug Misuse
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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FCPS Trust Policy
April 28, 2022, the School Board voted to adopt the Trust Policy affirming our commitment to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all students and their families. This policy aligns Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) policy with Fairfax County Government's Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy. This policy ensures that students and families can access the division’s benefits and services without fear of information being disclosed, directly or indirectly, to federal immigration officials. To review the FCPS Trust Policy, please click here.
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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