Franklin Sherman Flash - Special Edition March 25

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Principal's Message


FCPS has cancelled the 3 hour early release that was scheduled for April 22. We will reschedule Our Kindergarten Orientation to Wednesday, May 13. 

 

Just a reminder that this Friday (March 27)  is a two hour early release. 

 

Sincerely,

Farris Thomas
Principal
Franklin Sherman ES

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Important Dates

March  Women's History Month

March 27  Q3 End and 2 Hour Early Release

March 30 - April 3  Spring Break

April 6  Student Holiday

April 10  Student Holiday

April 15  Purple Up!

April 17  Family Bingo Night

April 20 - 24  Book Fair

April 20 - 24  Earth Week Spirit Week and Door Decoration Contest

April 22  3 Hour Early Release - Cancelled this will be a full day

May 12  Reading SOL

May 13  Kindergarten Orientation - Rescheduled from April 22

May 14  Math SOL

May 19  5th Grade Science SOL

FCPS Calendar:  2025-26

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Reminders

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

 

Class Placement Survey

Deadline to Submit is Friday March 27

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

 

Kindergarten Registration

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.

 

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.

 

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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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