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Our 3rd graders had a wild time at the zoo! 🐼🦒🦁 They explored, learned about amazing animals, and made wonderful memories together.
A big thank-you to our PTA for making this fun field trip possible! 🐾
Dear Franklin Sherman Families,
We are fully underway with field trips and parent engagement! We are all looking forward to the book fair next week! I hope to see you at our PTA meeting on 10/22 from 5:30-6 and our academic night with STEAM, language arts, and math activities for the community from 6-7.
Farris Thomas
Principal
Franklin Sherman ES
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Note to Families: Policy on Toys and Fidgets at School
We kindly ask that students do not bring toys or fidgets from home to school, unless your child's classroom teacher has specifically notified you about a special class celebration.
While we understand these items are fun, bringing toys and personal fidgets to school can create significant disruptions to learning. Additionally, personal items risk being lost, misplaced, or broken.
Support for Fidgets as Learning Tools
If your child requires a fidget to assist with emotional regulation or concentration during the school day, please contact Ms. Crummett, School Counselor, at SLCrummett1@fcps.edu Ms. Crummett will work directly with your child to teach them how to use a fidget as an effective learning tool and will provide a school-appropriate fidget for them to use and keep at school.
Thank you for your cooperation and support in maintaining a focused and positive learning environment for all of our students!
ATTENTION SACC Parents
On Wednesday, November 11, SACC will be closed for Veterans Day. School is open on that day
FSES Calendar
Franklin Sherman has a new school calendar online. We encourage all families to subscribe for up to the minute information about school schedules and events. If you have previously subscribed to the old school calendar you can unlink it in your calendar app. You can also view the new school calendar on our website.
October 22 Fall Picture Day
October 26 Field Trip Grades K & 1
October 30 End Q1 and 2 hours early release
All visitors to FSES must check via the Visitor Management System (VMS) prior to entering the building. You must bring have a photo ID to check-in. We suggest that you download the Raptor Safe App prior to visiting FSES to shorten the check-in time. Please allow extra time to check in for larger school events.
✨DO YOU KNOW AN AMAZING EMPLOYEE? ✨
We are now accepting nominations to recognize our outstanding employees at Franklin Sherman Elementary for the 2026 - 2027 school year! If you have worked with an outstanding employee, FCPS wants your help recognizing them. Panda colleagues and families are invited to nominate:
🏆 NOMINATIONS FOR...
- Outstanding Teacher
- Outstanding New Teacher
- Outstanding New Principal
- Outstanding Professional Staff Leader
- Outstanding Educational Services Employee
- Outstanding Operational Services Employee
🗓️DEADLINE: The deadline to submit a nomination is Tuesday, November 13, 2026.
📝SUBMISSIONS: Submissions can be made by completing the form linked here
Thank you for supporting our outstanding PANDA Staff!
Fantastic News!!!
Ms. Nevills will be coming back to FSES to be the musical director for our school play!!!!!!
If you are interested in having your child audition (grades 4-6 only) please sign up here: https://www.fsespta.org/post/26-27-school-play
Upcoming Social Emotional Learning Screener Family Café Sessions 🧑🏾🧑🏻🧒🏼
The SEL Team has partnered with the Family and School Partnerships Office to offer a Family Café Series titled, Growing Together: Talking about Social-Emotional Learning at Home. Families will have the opportunity to learn about the SEL Screener and how they can use their child’s results as a starting point for conversation and skill building. There is one session scheduled within each region; however, families can attend any session that is most convenient for them.
Family Café General Flyer
Family Café Registration Form
Literacy Webinar Series (A):
Fairfax County Public Schools is presenting a literacy webinar series to help families understand reading assessments, reading plans, and how to support their child at home. The series and topics:
- October 20, 10 a.m.- Understanding Reading Assessments and Your Child
- December 15, 10 a.m.- What is a Reading Plan?
- February 19, 10 a.m.- How Do I Support My Child With a Reading Plan at Home?
- May 14, 10 a.m.- Continuing Reading Success Through the Summer.
- Contact: Carrie Leestma
“Introduction to Dyslexia – what is it and what does it mean for my student?”
Friday, October 23, 2026 from 10- 11:30 AM
Participants will gain a clearer understanding of dyslexia and how it can impact a student’s learning. The session will explore the different types of dyslexia, common challenges students may experience, and the supports that can help them succeed. Participants will also leave with practical strategies, activities, and tips they can use at home to support their student’s learning and build confidence. Register here
Family and School Partnerships Parent Project: Arabic Language Program
This free, 10-week program helps Arabic-speaking families build positive relationships with their children and find practical ways to address parenting challenges. Sessions are held Saturdays from November 7, 2026, through January 30, 2027. Most sessions are virtual; the final session is in person.
Mark your calendars for October 22 and get ready for adventure. We will have our PTA meeting from 5:30-6 and then our Passport to Learning, Academic Night is 6-7 p.m. There will be games and learning activities in Reading, Math, Science, and STEAM. Participate in all the activities and fill your passport for the event with stickers from each station. All this, and you can stop in to browse and purchase at the Book Fair as well!
When: October 19 - 23
Where: Library
October 22: 6-7 - Family Night
We are thrilled to announce that our school is hosting our Fall Book Fair, in partnership with Bookworm Central! This exciting event is an opportunity for our students to explore a world of literature, foster their love of reading, and support our school! Every purchase from the Book Fair helps us earn rewards and resources for Franklin Sherman.
Volunteers Needed
To help everything run smoothly, we are looking for parent volunteers to assist with setting up and breaking down, restocking shelves, helping students make their lists and complete their purchases. Whether it’s 2 hours or twice as much, we are very appreciative of your participation. Here is the sign up genius, please enter your name in the slot that fits your schedule.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Rosalie Essimi at rmessimimen@fcps.edu.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Friday, October 30
Students are encouraged to dress up as a favorite story book character. Staff will be dressing up as well on the 30th for students to vote for the best costumes!
*Reminder this is a 2 hour early release for the end of the quarter. All students will leave at 2**
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Calendar Change: Eid al-Fitr
FCPS will mark the beginning of Eid al-Fitr with an evening-only observance day on Monday, March 8. There will be school on this day, but major school-sponsored events and activities (such as auditions or tryouts) will not take place.
Tuesday, March 9, will be a holiday for students and staff.
Wednesday, March 10, will be an observance day. There will be school on this day, but certain activities that cannot be made up (major tests, field trips, or mandatory events) will not take place on this day.
A new school year calendar has been published, which includes this change. Please note that holidays and observances on the calendar may shift due to anticipated lunar sightings.
Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations.
Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are available.
Learn About Applied Behavior Analysis and Teaching
Superintendent Community Conversations
Join us for a series of Community Conversations that will be held across the school division. Share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
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Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
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Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
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Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
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Friday, November 13, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School
Share Your Feedback on Traveling to and From School
The FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are asking families to share their experiences traveling to and from their child’s school. The feedback will help inform the Fairfax County School Board’s annual assessment of traffic and pedestrian safety near schools.
The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Survey asks about walking and biking routes, traffic near schools, kiss-and-ride experiences, accessibility, and other safety concerns.
Your feedback will help FCPS identify common issues. Your responses will be kept confidential and shared with school administrators and the Office of Safety and Security. The five-minute survey is open through Thursday, October 15.
Be sure to identify the school related to your feedback and include specific locations where you have observed a safety issue. If you have students at different schools in FCPS, please complete a different survey for each school.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.
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Get Ready for Monster Mash Dash!
Join your Franklin Sherman friends for one of our favorite annual traditions!
Whether you’re ready to race the 5K, walk with friends, or bring the whole family out for the 1-Mile Fun Run, everyone is welcome. Costumes are encouraged, and you definitely don’t have to be a runner to join the fun!
Sunday, October 25
5K at 8:00 AM
1-Mile Fun Run at 9:00 AM
Come run, walk, cheer, dress up, and be part of a fun FSES tradition.
Sign up today!
Franklin Sherman Food Bus is BACK - Make a REAL Difference!
Every Friday, leftover food from Franklin Sherman is gathered and taken across the street to the food pantry at SHARE. This weekly effort is an important source of food for local families who depend on SHARE, and one of their only sources of donated dairy products.
Would your family like to be part of it? Kids are encouraged to participate, making this a wonderful and very tangible way for them to see how a small amount of time can make a meaningful difference for another family.
The Food Bus runs every Friday that school is in session. Reach out to Lisa at lisagrochford@gmail.com for questions. We need families throughout the school year! You can sign up for a Friday here or choose several dates.
Reminders
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!
Volunteers
Volunteers are an important part of helping our students learn, grow, and succeed at Franklin Sherman and throughout FCPS! Parents, caregivers, and community members who would like to volunteer on field trips, in classrooms, at school events, or in other school activities must complete the FCPS volunteer registration process. This includes an online application, a training video, and, depending on the role, a background check.
Ready to get involved? Click here to begin or login to the volunteer portal if you already have an account.!
Lunch with a Panda
We are thrilled to invite parents once again for "Lunch with a Panda."
Please join your child for lunch. Reservations become available 2 weeks in advance.
Submit this Reservation Form to let us know that you will visit for lunch.
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 2 weeks in advance and reservations can not be made the same day of the visit
- 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
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