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We are excited about a full week of school! Please be on the lookout for an email regarding your three hour early release plan for February 18th.
We are excited about a full week of school! Please be on the lookout for an email regarding your three hour early release plan for February 18th.
Dear Franklin Sherman ES Parents/Guardians,
I want to extend my sincere gratitude to our incredible PTA for hosting yet another successful Culture Fest. Events like this remind us of the strength, diversity, and joy that define the Sherman community.
A special thank-you goes to the parents and families who generously cooked, shared traditions, and beautifully decorated the space. Your time, talent, and care truly brought the evening to life and made it a meaningful experience for our students and families.
I would also like to recognize Ben Moore for taking Culture Fest to the next level this year by providing a DJ and creating such an energetic, celebratory atmosphere. The music added an extra layer of excitement and connection that was felt throughout the evening.
Thank you all for your partnership, generosity, and commitment to making Sherman a place where everyone belongs.
Sincerely,
Farris Thomas
Principal
Franklin Sherman ES
February Black History Month
February 12 100th Day of School
February 16 Presidents Day Holiday
February 17 Student Holiday
February 18 3 Hour Early Release
February 19 FCPS Division Wide, Tropical Spirit Day
March 7 Harlem Wizards Game
March 8 Spring Forward to Daylight Savings Time
FCPS Calendar: 2025-26
Franklin Sherman Calendar
As we begin looking forward to next school year we ask for assistance from families who know that your children will not attend Franklin Sherman ES next year.
Please fill out this student intentions form for each child who WILL NOT attend Franklin Sherman. The parents/care givers of current 6th grade students should fill out the form if their child will not attend Cooper/Longfellow nest year.
Join us on Saturday, March 7th at Meridian High School for this exciting community-building event featuring the Harlem Wizards. Tickets are on sale for everyone NOW!
Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Game starts at 6PM, doors open at 5 PM
https://pretix.eu/harlemwizards
Tickets sold out quickly last year, and many students were disappointed they missed out! Don’t let that happen again!
Here is the link to order. If it doesn’t go straight to Franklin Sherman Elementary in McLean, our code is 732577.
https://www.buytheyearbook.com/en/yearbook
Cost of Yearbooks are $21.50 and to personalize is an extra $5.00.
Deadline to order is Friday, April 17. Please make sure to go online and reserve yours today!
Kindergarten helps children learn and practice the social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives.
Fairfax County public schools typically conduct kindergarten registration events, including orientation, in the spring. Eligible children can be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps schools prepare and ensure they have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school.
If your child will attend our school, please gather necessary documents and complete registration forms as soon as possible.
FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For support in other languages, please visit the FCPS Registration webpage.
Warm Up FCPS – Divisionwide Spirit Day
Tired of all the cold weather? Let’s warm up with a little school spirit across the division!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is encouraging all FCPS students, teachers, and staff to shake the wrinkles out of their brightest outfits and tropical wear to help brighten everyone’s moods on Thursday, February 19.
Meal Kits for Fasting Students
From February 18 to March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit. The first deadline is Wednesday, February 11, for the week of February 16. Please note other important details below:
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Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day.
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Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
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Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.
Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and other information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- How to Get Weather Updates ASAP
- Celebrating Students and Staff
- Kindergarten Open Houses
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Screenagers: Elementary Edition
Parents from all McLean HS pyramid elementary schools are invited to a free screening and facilitated discussion of Screenagers: Elementary Edition on Monday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m. at Franklin Sherman Elementary, sponsored by the Franklin Sherman PTA. This adults-only event supports McLean families navigating smartphone use and healthy technology habits. We will be joined by a student from McLean High School who will share his experience with smartphones and other technologies and answer parents' questions.
Please RSVP here. We hope you will join us!
3 Hour Early Release Camps with Overtime Athletics!
Early release camps with Overtime Athletics are back for the remaining early release Wednesdays.
The dates are Feb. 18, March 18, April 22, and May 13.
Register here. Families who have signed up before can get 10% off with the code WelcomeBack
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
FCPS CARES
Want a quick way to recognize an employee or team at Franklin Sherman? Share an FCPS CARES! Families, colleagues, and students are all invited to submit. The FCPS CARES is automatically sent to the recipient(s) and their supervisor, and is posted on fcps.edu. Additionally, each month one school in our region wins a staff celebration party from HR. Celebrate our wonderful staff today!
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