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Dear Franklin Sherman ES Parents/Guardians,
I want to extend my sincere gratitude to the parents of our 2nd, 5th, and 3rd-grade students who attended our Morning Meeting and joined me for "Coffee with the Principal." Your presence makes a real difference, and the insightful conversations we shared are invaluable to our school community. Thank you for making the time to connect!
I am excited to welcome more families to morning meeting and coffee with the principal in the coming weeks:
- This Week: We look forward to seeing the parents of our 4th and 1st-grade students.
- Next Week: We will host the parents of our Kindergarten and 6th-grade students.
Please take a moment to add these key dates to your family's calendar:
- Tuesday, November 25th: Turkey Trot!
- Come out and show your support! You can cheer on your student, run alongside them, or volunteer to help us count the total laps completed by our energetic students.
- Wednesday, December 3rd: PTA Meeting & Wellness Night
- Join us for our PTA meeting, immediately followed by a special Wellness Night. We will have babysitting and pizza for students at 5:30 and then all are welcome as we will be learning and practicing practical strategies to help keep us all calm and refreshed as we navigate the busy holiday.
Sincerely,
Farris Thomas
Principal
Franklin Sherman ES
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November 18 4th Grade Families Invited to Morning Meeting
November 21 1st Grade Families Invited to Morning Meeting
November 24 Kindergarten Families Invited to Morning Meeting
November 25 6th Grade Families Invited to Morning Meeting
November 25 2nd Annual Turkey Trot
November 26-28 Thanksgiving Vacation
December 3 PTA Meeting & Mindfulness Evening
December 10 3 Hour Early Release
FCPS Calendar: 2025-26
Franklin Sherman Calendar
 Our Turkey Trot is Tuesday, Nov. 25! It’s a fun way to get exercise and enjoy the outdoors before Thanksgiving break. Prizes will be awarded for most laps (girls and boys) per grade and most spirited. Parents are invited to come cheer, help count laps, or even run with your child!
10:45 - 11:15 am: 5th Grade
11:15 - 11:45 am: 6th Grade
12:15 - 12:45 pm: Kindergarten
1:15 - 1:45 pm: 1st Grade
1:45 - 2:15 pm: 4th Grade
2:45 - 3:15 pm: 3rd Grade
3:15 - 3:45 pm: 2nd Grade
This year’s theme for our yearbook is “Keep on Growing!” Thank you to Rory G in 4th Grade for coming up with this theme!
The theme "Keep On Growing" is about celebrating the amazing progress, learning, and changes you experienced throughout this school year. Just like a tiny seed sprouts and becomes a big, strong plant, you have all grown so much—getting smarter, making new friends, discovering new talents, and learning how to be the best you can be. This theme encourages us to look forward to all the wonderful things we will continue to learn and achieve as we keep moving up. It reminds us that every day is a chance to learn something new and become a better person!
All students have been given a sheet of directions to follow for entering the contest, but families who need an extra copy of the contest directions can download with the link. Please follow all of the directions on the handout carefully and get the cardstock paper from Ms. Eaton.
Join us in celebrating our wonderful Music Teacher, Ms. Nevills, who has earned the SMART/MAHER VFW Citizenship Education Teacher Award!
The VFW selected her for her commitment to instilling values like respect, civic responsibility, and patriotism. Her work ensures our students are not just learning notes, but becoming informed and engaged citizens.
Thank you, Mrs. Nevills, for shaping the our Panda patriots! 🎉
Have you noticed the three new black gum trees thriving between the benches near the softball field?  These native Virginia species, planted by partnership of our Green Scene committee and the Mclean Trees Foundation, are set to supercharge our ecosystem and boost biodiversity! Plus, students from Ms. Eichmeier’s and Ms. McComb’s classes got hands-on experience learning about the incredible growth journey of trees - from dormancy to flourishing - and are now empowered to make a lasting impact on our environment!  
In Case You Missed It
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- The FCPS Mobile App
- Understanding the Annual Youth Survey
- Resources for Families
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Longfellow Middle School will be hosting a Curriculum Night for rising 7th grade families (current 6th grade students) at Longfellow MS on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 p.m.
This evening session aims to provide parents with information that will help their incoming 7th grade student with the transition to middle school. Families will have the opportunity to explore elective course offerings and hear from a variety of Longfellow staff about the courses and programs offered to 7th grade students. Students and staff will also be available to answer questions.
If inclement weather occurs, the event will be rescheduled for Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
We look forward to welcoming you to Longfellow!
Please join us on Wednesday, Dec 3 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Our PTA Meeting will go from 5:30-6 pm (babysitting and free pizza dinner included for the kids!), followed by the school’s Peaceful Panda Path from 6-7 pm where kids will enjoy yoga, crafts, and learn breathing exercises. Come feed your kids, hear exciting updates from the PTA, and stay to learn and practice skills that will help you survive Winter Break!
3 Hour Release Sports Camp
Dec 10
We are be offering Ultimate Sports Camps for the upcoming 3 hour early release Wednesdays.
You can sign up for the days you want. It will run from 1:05 to 4:05 p.m. and students can take their regular bus home after the sports camp!
Lunch with a Panda
We are thrilled to invite you to "Lunch with a Panda."
Submit this Reservation Form to let us know about your visit.
Important Details:
- This form creates a reservation for 1 parent at a time (if both parents wish to visit for lunch the form must be submitted twice)
- There are at most 3 reservations available per grade per day
- Reservations will only become available 1 week in advance
- If a date does not appear in the list of choices it is either because there are no more reservations available for that day, or the school calendar/schedule of events does not allow us to have lunchtime visitors
Full Time Advanced Academics Q & A
Ms. Stoermann, our Advanced Academic Resource teacher, will host virtual office hours sessions to help you with your questions regarding AAP Full Time screening (available to students in Grades 2-6) or any other AAP questions you have.
AART Virtual Office Hours will be held via Zoom on the following dates:
The county deadline for submitting the AAP Full-Time family referral is Sunday, December 15th. This is a county set deadline, and late entries will not be accepted. Parents are encouraged to turn in their forms and supporting documents early to ensure that they are formatted appropriately for the screening portfolio. The AAP Full Time Parent Referral form can be found at the bottom of the AAP In FCPS website.
When Should Your Child Stay Home
Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.
Help your student succeed by encouraging them to miss as few days as possible. However, do make sure your student stays home if they are sick. So when should your child stay home? Visit the FCPS website for helpful ideas regarding absences and how to work with your child and our school.
If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify our school and your child’s teacher so that assistance can be provided if needed. Keep an open line of communication with our public health nurse. Call the school as soon as you know your child will be absent and tell school staff why and for how long.
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