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Dear Franklin Sherman ES Parents/Guardians,
Thank you to our incredible PTA and school community for the tremendous love and appreciation you showed our staff during Teacher Appreciation Week. From thoughtful notes and generous treats to decorations, meals, and kind words, our teachers and staff truly felt celebrated all week long. Your partnership and support mean so much, and we are deeply grateful for the care you show our school community every day.
We are heading into a big and exciting week at Franklin Sherman! Our students will be shining in so many ways as we begin SOL testing and prepare for our school play performances. One of the things that makes our school so special is the opportunity for students to demonstrate their talents both academically and artistically. We are looking forward to seeing our whole-picture students thrive in the classroom and on the stage this week.
As a reminder, Wednesday is a 3-hour early release day. This will be our final 3-hour early release of the school year.
Thank you again for your continued partnership and support. We are excited for a wonderful week ahead!
Sincerely,
Farris Thomas
Principal
Franklin Sherman ES
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May 12 Reading SOL
May 13 3 Hour Early Release
May 13 Kindergarten Orientation @ 1:45 - Rescheduled from April 22
May 14 Math SOL
May 14 - 15 School Musical
May 19 5th Grade Science SOL
May 25 - 27 Student Holidays
June 12 Field Day and Family Picnic
June 16 End of Year School Party
FCPS Calendar: 2025-26
Franklin Sherman Calendar
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.
Franklin Sherman is preparing our second annual report for the staff and community. This is a place where we highlight our accomplishments from the year and shine light on our success. We are looking for two parents to share thoughts and reflections from the 25-26 school year. If you are interested, please email Principal Thomas at fsthomas@fcps.edu
Dr. Reid has approved for Franklin Sherman to have a full time family liaison for the 26-27 school year. This is a full time job with benefits! We are looking for a welcoming, passionate, tech savy individual who can help us continue to spread joy. Please email Principal Thomas if you are interested at fsthomas@fcps.edu
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!
Students will have access to learning tools such as Benchmark Universe and ST Math through their school logon. To facilitate access, families can request to check out a school laptop for student academic use during the summer. If your family would like to reserve a device please submit the form linked below.
Laptop Reservation Form for Summer Learning
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FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- FCPS Caters to Food Allergies
- Immunizations Needed Before 7th and 12th Grade
- Thank you Teachers and Staff!
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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Franklin Sherman Family Impact Campaign
Dear Franklin Sherman Families,
We all want the very best for our kids and our school.
As you heard at the Principal’s Coffees this week, our administration is working hard to preserve critical staffing and student support resources that are not fully funded this year or next. As a community, we have an opportunity to help.
Click here for FSES Family Impact Campaign
The PTA spring fundraiser is focused on just that. The impact campaign helps you see exactly what you’re helping provide. Covering supplies helps free up school funds for staffing and educational materials, and purchasing everyday supplies like paper and notebooks support hands-on learning (and time away from devices!).
If each family contributes $35 per child, we can fully meet our needs.
Thank you for being part of a community that shows up for our students and our school.
A huge thank you to the incredible first 5 families who contributed - the Parsons family, the Gutierrez family, the Baeder family, the Dreyfuss family and the Steger family!
News from Longfellow MS
Jump Start: Save the Date
Help your student prepare for the upcoming school year with our Jump Start Program. This optional, non-academic program is specifically designed to support a smooth transition. Students will have the chance to meet school staff, connect with new peers, explore the school layout, and learn about key policies before the first day of school. Along with informational sessions, participants will enjoy fun community-building activities.
Program Schedule
We are offering two identical sessions to choose from:
- Session A: August 11th from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
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Session B: August 12th from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Important Details
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Location: Longfellow Middle School
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Registration: Opens on April 30th
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Cost: $30.00 per student
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Transportation: Please note that transportation is not provided for this event. Parents and guardians are responsible for the drop-off and pick-up of their students.
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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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