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FSES Community,
What a fantastic World Culture Fest! It was truly heartwarming to see so many families connecting and enjoying the diverse foods and traditions represented in our community. The sights, sounds, and flavors from around the globe made for a memorable evening. A huge thank you to our amazing PTA for their tireless efforts in organizing this event, and especially to Ben Moore for his expertise in bringing it all together. The success of the festival is a testament to the strength and vibrancy of our community.
Please make sure to mark on your calendars that 2/24 is our three hour early release. We have not had an early release since December so you will receive an email from me confirming your plans.
Like you, I'm keeping a close eye on the weather! Fingers crossed for sunshine as we look forward to a fun-filled week of spirit days, with our our 100th Day celebration!
Farris Thomas
Principal
Franklin Sherman ES
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February Black History Month
February 10-14 Spirit Week
February 13 PTA Dinning Out Event
February 17 Presidents Day Holiday
Febraury 19 PTA Meeting - This is an Update
March 7 Harlem Wizards Event al Langley HS
School Calendar: 2024-25
A flyer will be coming home in your student's backpack sometime within the next week. It is titled "Family Assistance Questionnaire." If it applies to you, please complete the form and return it using one of the three avenues mentioned. If you do not receive a form or would like to speak further about the information, please contact our School Social Worker, Renee Slattery by email at rslattery@fcps.edu.
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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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The Green Scene, Franklin Sherman’s Get 2 Green initiative club, is revving up for some garden enhancement! We would love to have parent volunteers help this spring in our fenced-in garden on Friday’s from 4:15 until 5 p.m. We need help with weeding, pruning, planting, watering, and we will be assembling and installing raised garden beds in a few weeks that will need to be filled with provided soil. Dress accordingly and bring work gloves. (Friday, February 8, we will not be meeting.)
To learn more about the Get 2 Green initiative, check out this site: https://get2green.fcps.edu/. Also, you are always welcome at our Green Scene meetings Tuesdays at 8:15am. A permission slip is needed per student that we can give you. Please contact Lisa Eaton (Art Teacher) at lreaton@fcps.edu with any questions. Rosalie Essimi (Librarian) and Beckie Michalski (Kindergarten), are our other Green Scene leaders. We look forward to gardening with you!
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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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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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Tickets on Sale for Harlem Wizards!
Langley High School
Friday, March 7
7-9 p.m.
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!
We hear that Principal Thomas may be playing! Team roster will be revealed soon...
Get Your Tickets Today
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:
- Proposed Budget Progress
- Apply for Dual Immersion and Magnet Lotteries
- Black History Month Event
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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