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FSES Community,
I hope this newsletter finds you well.
A quick reminder that our PTA meeting is tomorrow night at 5:30 PM in the school cafeteria. There is also a Zoom link below if you cannot join us in person. We encourage all families to attend. Several of our fantastic FS staff members will be presenting an overview of our academic achievements at the mid-year point. This is a great opportunity to hear about the progress our students are making and to ask any questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you there!
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 should have received an email from me today confirming your plans.
Fingers crossed for a full week with no snow as it looks like the weather pattern has shifted! We're all looking forward to uninterrupted learning time and hopefully some warmer weather.
Farris Thomas
Principal
Franklin Sherman ES
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February Black History Month
Febraury 19 PTA Meeting
February 28 ESOL Parent Coffee & Conversation
March 7 Harlem Wizards Event al Langley HS
School Calendar: 2024-25
Ms. Nevills is asking the school community to help source props for the upcoming musical production of Annie KIDS. Take a look at this list to see if you have anything like around the house. Or, if you like to create and craft, there are some props we need to make. Reach out to Ms. Nevills as soon as possible at dnevills@fcps.edu.
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ESOL parents are invited to a Coffee and Conversation on February 28th, 2025 in the Franklin Sherman Elementary Cafeteria from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Come have coffee with your student’s ESOL teacher, social worker and counselor to learn about how to get your children prepared for the summer and beyond! To better plan for the event, we need you to fill out this google form which includes your RSVP.
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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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PTA Meeting
Wednesday, 2/19
5:30-6:30 pm
Join us THIS Wednesday for our fourth PTA meeting of the year! The meeting will be held in the cafeteria with the option to participate on Zoom. PTA meetings are a great way to learn about recent and upcoming school activities, and to hear directly from the school administration. Babysitting and pizza will be provided in the gym for children three years old and up.
In the event of snow, the meeting will be held only virtually. We will follow FCPS guidance for activities that evening.
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 781 6767 9419
Passcode: b84rv1
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, 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:
- Flu Prevention
- Students Spread Joy
- Investing in our Classrooms
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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