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Dear Franklin Sherman ES Parents/Guardians,
Happy Monday! Just a reminder that we do not have school tomorrow for the special election.
Thank you to the PTA for another fantastic family engagement opportunity on Friday!! Bingo was a huge hit!
Please join me for a spring Principal’s Coffee on Wednesday, April 29 at 9 am (for grades K-3) or Thursday, April 30 at 9 am (for grades 4-6). I will be sharing how we are doing on our Panda Priorities: Family Engagement, Sense of Belonging, and Personalized Instruction; discuss goals for next year; and discuss staffing and budgeting for the 26-27 school year.
Sincerely,
Farris Thomas
Principal
Franklin Sherman ES
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April 20 - 24 Book Fair
April 20 - 24 Earth Week Spirit Week and Door Decoration Contest
April 21 Student Holiday
April 22 3 Hour Early Release - Cancelled this will be a full day
April 28 Spring Picture Day
April 29 Principal's Coffee K-3
April 30 Principal's Coffee 4-6
May 7 Band, Chorus, and Strings Concert at 6:00 p.m.
May 12 Reading SOL
May 13 Kindergarten Orientation - Rescheduled from April 22
May 14 Math SOL
May 14 - 15 School Musical
May 19 5th Grade Science SOL
May 25 - 27 Student Holidays
FCPS Calendar: 2025-26
Franklin Sherman Calendar
The latest PTA Raffle is wrapping up. There are 6 chances to win incredible, one-of-a-kind prizes tied to the school play. Prizes include:
Front Row Seats (2 winners!)
→ 4 front row tickets to the school play
Panda News Spotlight
→ Be an anchor on Panda News and share updates with the student body
Play Announcer & Flower Presenter
→ Help kick off the show as the announcer and celebrate the cast at curtain call
Backstage Access & Cast Photo
→ Go behind the scenes and meet the cast (Note: winner will not be part of the play ensemble)
Special Surprise Prize
→ A mystery experience to wrap up the school year in style
Get Tickets for the Raffle Here
Tickets are just $1 each (even less with bulk pricing!), and every ticket is a chance to win! Don't miss your chance for your student to win. Get a ticket today!
April 20–24
Join us celebrating Earth Day by dressing up each day to show how we can take care of our planet!
WEAR THESE PRINTS AND/OR COLORS EACH DAY!
MONDAY – WILDLIFE DAY - Día de la Vida Silvestre
Wear ANIMAL PRINT to celebrate wildlife and nature’s creatures!
TUESDAY – NO SCHOOL! VOTING DAY
WEDNESDAY – EARTH DAY - Día del Planeta
Wear GREEN & BLUE to show your love for our Earth!
THURSDAY – CLIMATE CHANGE DAY - Día del Conservación
Wear OUT OF THIS WORLD galaxy/space colors to show your concern!
FRIDAY – WATERSHED DAY - Día del Agua Limpia
Wear SHADES OF BLUE - to celebrate clean water and protect our rivers, lakes, and oceans!
Students who win the Door Decoration Contest, top three classes, will enjoy popsicles in the garden with Ms. Eaton! Enjoy celebrating Earth Week.
THURSDAY – CLIMATE CHANGE DAY - Día del Conservación
Wear OUT OF THIS WORLD galaxy/space colors to show your concern!
FRIDAY – WATERSHED DAY - Día del Agua Limpia
Wear SHADES OF BLUE - to celebrate clean water and protect our rivers, lakes, and oceans!
Tickets are on sale for this years school musical which will run May 14 and 15. Family and community members who wish to attend the musical will need to purchase a ticket to reserve their seat. Please bring the QR code you receive after purchasing your ticket in order to enter the cafeteria for the performances.
Purchase tickets for each day with these links.
May 14, 6 p.m.
May 15, 5 p.m.
Every adult and child will need a ticket to attend the performances.
Just a friendly reminder that our Book Fair, in collaboration with Bookworm Central, is now open until Friday this week!
The students can come with their class or individually to buy the books. We will stay open until 6:00PM on Thursday for family night!
If you haven’t already, don’t forget to Set Up an eWallet for your child for a cash-free and secure buying experience.
Your support is crucial. Please Sign Up Here to Volunteer.
Let's nurture our children's love of reading together!
See you at the Book Fair!
We’re excited to share that Franklin Sherman will host Chesterbrook PTA’s Summer Quest Camp in our building this summer as they undergo renovation work! This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to enjoy engaging activities, connect with friends, and stay active right here at FSES.
Registration information and details can be found here:
Summer Quest Camp Sign Up at Franklin Sherman
Be sure to sign up early, as spots fill quickly!
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Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions of Superintendent Reid. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on:
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Support Military Children
- National Merit Finalists
- School Board to Present Budget to Board of Supervisors
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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Bingo Night is FRIDAY!
Join us for a super fun, family friendly event this Friday from 6-8 p.m. Sign up to purchase pizza and bingo cards in advance!
PREORDER PIZZA HERE by Thursday at NOON!.
Pizza will only be available for pre-order – deadline to order pizza is this Thursday at noon.
No pizza will be sold onsite, only preorder, but candy and drink concessions will be available.
Get Ready! It's Raffle Time!
Our newest raffle is here, and we have 6 chances to win incredible, one-of-a-kind prizes tied to the school play. Prizes include:
Front Row Seats (2 winners!)
→ 4 front row tickets to the school play
Panda News Spotlight
→ Be an anchor on Panda News and share updates with the student body
Play Announcer & Flower Presenter
→ Help kick off the show as the announcer and celebrate the cast at curtain call
Backstage Access & Cast Photo
→ Go behind the scenes and meet the cast (Note: winner will not be part of the play ensemble)
Special Surprise Prize
→ A mystery experience to wrap up the school year in style
Get Tickets HERE
Tickets are just $1 each (even less with bulk pricing!), and every ticket is a chance to win! Don't miss your chance for your student to win. Get a ticket today!
News from Longfellow MS
Invitation to Beauty and the Beast Jr.
Theatre 4 Kids Foundation has partnered with Longfellow Middle School to provide an exciting opportunity for elementary students interested in the performing arts!
We are offering an unlimted amount of free tickets (as supplies last) per show to Longfellow's performance of Beauty and the Beast Jr. on April 23, 24, 25, @ 7 pm April 25 @ 1 p.m.
Not only is this a great way for the students to get more acquainted with their future school, but it is also a perfect introduction to their theatre program, inspiring students to take a theatre class or be a part of productions in their future school years.
This offer is sponsored by the non-profit organization, Theatre 4 Kids Foundation, run by FCPS high school students with a mission to inspire the next generation of performers, artists, and technicians by providing unforgettable performing arts experiences for students and their families.
More information can be found at our website: theatre4kids.org, or email us at theatre4kidsfoundation@gmail.com!
Complete this Google Form to get Free Tickets
COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE & MATH PATHWAYS NIGHT
We are hosting a community night and open house for our rising 7th grade families on April 30th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. We will be discussing math courses/pathways, doing school tours, having a PTA table/area, and having some food trucks.
Pizza & Shaved Ice | Welcome Rising 7th Grade Families
Longfellow Middle School
2000 Westmoreland St, Falls Church, VA 22043
Math Pathways Presentation + Q&A
Open building + Student ambassador tours
Meet Principal, PTA, & families
Meet classmates
SHAVED ICE AVAILABLE ON SITE
Pre-Order Pizza & Drinks (by Friday, 4/24):
Cheese $8 | 1-Topping $9 (pepperoni/sausage)
Soda cans $1 | 2-liters $3.25
Order Here
Hosted by the Longfellow Faculty & Staff + Longfellow PTA
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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.
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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