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Dear Franklin Sherman ES Parents/Guardians,
Thank you for a fantastic teacher appreciation week last week! Franklin Sherman is lucky to have such a wonderful community and we are so fortunate to have such strong engagement.
I encourage you all to pay attention to the recent budget updates I sent yesterday and encourage you to make sure your voice is heard.
The proposed changes include the following:
- Elementary Special Education Lead position reduced from full-time to half-time
- Advanced Academic Resource Teacher position reduced from full-time to half-time
- Classroom monitors (providing adequate planning) – 3 positions at Franklin Sherman removed
- Staffing formula adjustments (increased class sizes)
The School Board will hold a public hearing on final budget adjustments on Tuesday. Sign up to speak by Monday, May 12th, at 4:30 p.m. Please consider speaking at the hearing, as the proposed cuts shared will significantly impact Franklin Sherman. I invite all community members to engage in this process and to share your opinions with your elected school board members.
Sincerely,
Farris Thomas
Principal
Franklin Sherman ES
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May Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May 13 Reading SOL Grades 3-6
May 15 Math SOL Grades 3-6
May 19 3 Hour Early Release
May 19 6th Grade Panoramic Photo
May 19 & 20 Lost and Found Cleanout
May 20 Science SOL Grade 5
May 21 PTA Meeting @ 8:00 a.m.
May 26 Memorial Day Holiday
June 2 Band, Chorus, & Strings Spring Concert
June 6 Field Day
June 10 Sixth Grade Promotion
June 11 Last Day of School
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Your Stuff Misses YOU TOO!
Monday and Tuesday May 19 and 20 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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Franklin Sherman reminds families that Attendance Matters. As the year is coming to a close, we appreciate you helping encourage strong student attendance through the very last day! Every day counts and student attendance is a factor in determining our annual accreditation. You can check your student's current absenteeism rate on ParentVue.
We know students get sick and appreciate you keeping them home when they are not well. We are addressing absences that are not due to student illness in our reminders.
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We are busy with classes watering sweet potatoes, corn, green beans, peas, parsley, cilantro, chives, radishes, and carrots that we’ve planted recently!
Please join us in the garden this Friday to assemble the last raised vegetable bed, weed, water, plant more seeds, and spruce up our other beds!
Email Ms.Eaton, Art Teacher, at lreaton@fcps.edu if you plan to attend. Parents must accompany their children. We would love to have you and appreciate all the help we have gotten so far!
Our Green Scene club meets on Tuesday mornings at 8:15am. Students need a permission slip, just email Ms. Eaton, Mrs. Essimi rmessimimen@fcps.edu, or Ms. Michalski rlmichalski@fcps.edu.
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Join the FCPS Summer Extravaganza on Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School! During this free event, participants can engage in educational and enrichment activities designed to inspire curiosity and growth.
Learn about summer programs for children and resources from community and business partners. Enjoy face painting, touring a fire truck, student performances, and other fun activities. For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.
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Additional immunizations are required for students entering 7th and 12th grades.
- All students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY), and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
- To meet the Tdap requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 7 or older.
- To meet the MenACWY requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 10 or older.
- As a parent/guardian, you may decide that your child not receive the HPV vaccination. The school does not require documentation if a parent/guardian elects for their student not to receive the HPV vaccination.
- All students entering 12th grade are to receive one dose of Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) prior to the beginning of school.
- To meet the MenACWY 12th grade requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 16 or older.
Please consider getting your child’s immunizations early so that they can attend school in the fall. Summer is a busy time for families and healthcare providers. As long as your child meets the age requirements listed above, they can be immunized at any time. Additional resources are available on the FCPS Immunization Resources webpage and the Fairfax County Health Department.
Share Feedback With County Health Department on School Health Services
The Fairfax County Health Department and Fairfax County Public Schools School Health Services invite parents/caregivers of FCPS students to participate in a survey on satisfaction with school health room services. The survey takes about five minutes to complete and will be open until Monday, May 5.
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Final PTA Meeting - Save the Date!
Wednesday, 5/21 8:00 a.m.
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:
- FCPS Budget Update
- Summer Internships for Students
- Summer Learning Activities and Ideas
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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Longfellow MS Jump Start
Save the Date - August 4-7
Jump Start is an opportunity for students to learn more about middle school and meet other students before the school year begins. Jump Start dates are August 4-7. Students choose to attend during Session 1 (Monday & Tuesday) or Session 2 (Wednesday & Thursday) from 8:30 - 12:00 each day.
Further details forthcoming regarding the registration process! If you have any questions feel free to contact our After-School Specialist, Lavina Gangwani-Colaco - lkgangwanico@fcps.edu.
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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