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Dear Franklin Sherman ES Parents/Guardians,
I hope you all enjoyed the long weekend and had the opportunity to relax and spend time together. We are excited to welcome our students back tomorrow and jump right back into learning. Just a reminder that tomorrow is a three hour early dismissal.
We are especially looking forward to our 10:30 a.m. assembly featuring the Harlem Wizards. This is always an energetic and memorable event for our students. A heartfelt thank you to Randi Parker and our PTA for organizing and sponsoring such an exciting community experience for our school.
February is certainly flying by, and we are grateful for the continued partnership and engagement of our families.
Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.
Sincerely,
Farris Thomas
Principal
Franklin Sherman ES
February Black History Month
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
March 9 PTA Meeting followed by Screenagers movie with McLean Pyramid Schools
FCPS Calendar: 2025-26
Franklin Sherman Calendar
As we begin looking forward to next school year we ask for assistance from families with two important planning surveys.
Class Placement Survey
At this time of year we begin the essential task of determining class placements for the next school year. Many factors are taken into consideration and this is a complex but very important process. As parents, you can assist us in determining class placement by sharing your insights about your child with respect to academic and behavioral information. Please note that we do not accept requests for specific teachers for the upcoming grade placement.
Completion of the form is optional; however, the deadline for any submission is Friday, March 27. The form will no longer accept responses after that date. Any input you share will be shared with the grade level team. Please complete one form per child.
Submit the Class Placement Survey Today
Students Not Returning
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.
Prior to visiting a FCPS school, visitors will need to download the Raptor Safe App and register. Registration takes 2 minutes.
Once registered, in the app a Raptor Passport is created. In the Raptor Passport, a QR code is generated that you scan upon entry into a FCPS school. A new QR code is generated each time so no screenshots.
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:
- FCPS at the Olympics
- Coaches Making History
- Divisionwide Spirit Day
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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