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Dear Franklin Sherman ES Parents/Guardians,
I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out last week to join us for our PTA meeting and our very first Wellness Event.
It was wonderful to see such a fantastic turnout from our community. It is always a pleasure to see parents engaged in our school, and I hope you enjoyed the evening as much as we did. I know many of us left equipped with excellent breathing strategies to help us stay grounded and calm during the upcoming holiday season!
Looking Ahead: Spirit Week & The Final Countdown
As we gear up for the final stretch of the year, the energy in the hallways is already building.
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Spirit Week: Get ready to show your school pride! We will be kicking off a fun-filled Spirit Week starting next Monday.
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The Final Stretch: We are looking forward to a productive and joyful final 9 days together before the holiday break.
Thank you for your continued partnership in making our school a wonderful place to learn and grow.
Sincerely,
Farris Thomas
Principal
Franklin Sherman ES
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December 10 3 Hour Early Release
December 12 Photo Retake Day
December 15 Full Time AAP Referral Deadline
December 15 - 20 Winter Break Spirit Week
December 20 - January 4 Winter Vacation
FCPS Calendar: 2025-26
Franklin Sherman Calendar
Friday. December 12th
This photo day is for students who . . .
- were absent
- are new to the school
- were not happy with their original package (students are required to return their original package to the photographer
Anyone who has not ordered can still preorder retake photos using the link below. When prompted for an ID please enter your child's student ID number.
https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001271112
Parents and guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for full-time Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) services must submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to Christy Stoermann, AART no later than December 15, 2025.
Each year, families can submit a referral for full-time AAP services any time from the first day of school through December 15. No late referrals for full-time AAP services will be accepted.
Once a referral is received, our school will compile information related to the student. Then, a committee of six trained professionals from across the county will review materials to determine eligibility for full-time AAP services.
Next Steps for Parents
Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of their child’s materials after February 20, 2026.
At the elementary level, referrals for subject-specific and part-time AAP are screened by the school. If you miss the full-time referral deadline, your student can still be screened for subject-specific or part-time AAP services for the remainder of the year.
At the middle school level, honors courses are open to all students.
For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs webpage.
Full Time Advanced Academics Q & A
Ms. Stoermann will host one more virtual office hours session 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:
Next week, December 15-20 we will celebrate winter vacation with a spirit week. All students, staff, and visitors to the school are invited to participate.
Monday
Buddy Day, Inspired by Buddy the Elf find a friend and dress like twins
Tuesday
Twinkle & Tinsel Day, Dress with sparkles, tinsel, and twinkly lights
Wednesday
Candy Cane Color Day, Dress like a candy cane with red and white
Thursday
Warm PJ & Onsie Day, Wear your warmest winter pajamas or a festive onsie
Friday
Ugly Sweater & Holiday Hat Day, Find you funniest or ugliest sweater and maybe wear a wintery hat as well
If you have not yet submitted your Impact Aid Survey, you can still complete it online through SIS ParentVUE.
Beginning this week, schools will be sending paper surveys home to families who have not yet completed the online form.
The Federal Impact Aid program provides money to districts that enroll federally connected students. Help FCPS secure funding from the Impact Aid Program by helping us identify:
- Military families.
- Federally connected families.
- Families living on a military base.
Please complete one form for each child in your household. Remember that only the enrolling parent can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form.
For families without access to ParentVUE, a paper copy of the form will be sent home with your student starting November 12. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.
Your support will ensure that we receive the resources for which we are eligible.
Step 1: CLICK HERE to be taken to SIS ParentVUE. If you don’t have a SIS ParentVUE account, contact your child’s school for an activation letter.
Step 2: After you’ve logged into your ParentVue Account, look for the ‘Online Packets’ link at the top of the page. Click ‘Online Packets’.
Step 3: Next, click the ‘Federal Impact Aid Survey’ button on the bottom of the page. This will take you to the Impact Aid Survey for you to complete.
If you have multiple children in Fairfax County Public Schools, please fill out a form for each child. You will know you have completed all of the forms when you get to the final page, and see a green check next to each of their names.
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- 💻 Technology Tips
- 🍲 Food Assistance
- 📚 Winter Reading Challenge
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Winter Activity Registrations are Live!
The PTA is proud to offer several winter classes for students before and after school. Please remember that you must be a PTA member to register. If you have not yet joined, you can do so here.
Art Club - Grades K-4 on Thursdays from 4:05 - 5:05 pm Register
Chess - All Grades - Wednesdays before school, 8:15 - 9:15 am Register
Karate - Grades K-2 on Tuesdays from 4:10-5:10 pm Register
Karate - Grades 3-6 on Thursdays from 4:10-5:10 pm Register
Sports Spectacular - All grades on Wednesdays from 4:10-5:10 pm Register
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
Yearbook Cover Contest
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.
Prepare for Winter Weather
Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather closing decisions are made at FCPS.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, the new FCPS mobile app, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange emergency child care if needed.
⛄ Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. View the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please call Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health.
Invitation from Longfellow MS
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!
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