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Dear Franklin Sherman ES Parents/Guardians,
Special Shout Out!
We are proud to celebrate an incredible team recognized by the FCPS Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (ACSD) with a First Class Award for Excellence in Special Education—honoring those who create inclusive programs that improve outcomes for all students.
Congratulations to our award-winning staff members:
Emily Clausen, Lynda Singletary, Savannah Simmons, Carol Clark, Evelyn Pahis-Mastakas, Sarah Mantel, Marie Fletcher, Anna Elston, Sophia Chavez, Sara Eichmeier, Whitney Graves, Romona Wright, Robyn Carter, Katy Allen, and Rebecca Kaufman!
We’re lucky to have such dedicated educators in our community.
Sincerely,
Farris Thomas
Principal
Franklin Sherman ES
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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 14 - 15 School Musical
May 19 5th Grade Science SOL
FCPS Calendar: 2025-26
Franklin Sherman Calendar
On Monday, April 6, you will receive an email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and provides an opportunity for you to share anonymous feedback on key aspects of our school, including:
- Instructional leadership
- School climate
- Management (human resources and organizational)
- Communication and community relations
- Culturally responsive and equitable leadership
- Professionalism
The questionnaire will be open April 6 - April 19 and will be collected online. When you receive the email from noreply@fcps.edu, please take a few minutes to complete it. Your feedback is important and helps shape the future of our school. Thank you for your time and participation.
Please note this survey goes to the region and I highly encourage you to share your feedback. While you may have taken the Google survey in January, this feedback is used for the region to reflect on my principalship and how I am serving the community as a whole.
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!
Students who win the Door Decoration Contest, top three classes, will enjoy popsicles in the garden with Ms. Eaton! Enjoy celebrating Earth Week.
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 is just around the corner!
This is a not-to-be-missed event for our young readers. The Book Fair is a wonderful opportunity for students to discover new books and authors, encouraging them to continue their journey as lifelong readers.
If you haven’t already, don’t forget to set up an eWallet for your child for a cash-free and secure buying experience. Simply visit our Book Fair homepage: eWallet Setup
Your support is crucial in making this event a success and in helping our school acquire more resources. Let's nurture our children's love of reading together!
Date: April 20-24
Tuesday – Open all day (school is closed for statewide elections)
Thursday – open until 6:00PM- Family night –
Parent Volunteers Sign up
eWallet Set Up
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!
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!
April 18 at Marshall High School
Dr. Shelley Moore will facilitate our keynote address titled The Evolution of Inclusion. In this session, we will look at how the goals of inclusion have continued to shift and evolve, as we learn more about diversity and identity. Participants will reflect on their own contexts and consider next steps for advocacy and action.
Visit the FCPS 2026 Special Education Family Conference webpage to review the list of breakout session offerings and the vendor hall list.
Confirm your attendance for this year’s conference by completing the 2026 Special Education Family Conference Registration Form.
FCPS staff and families are also invited to serve as an event volunteers. Sign up to serve as a volunteer via the 2026 Special Education Family Conference Volunteer Interest Form by Thursday, March 19. We will need volunteers for a variety of needs. MyPDE credit will be awarded to staff volunteers and staff attendees. Volunteer hours will also be awarded to student volunteers.
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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!
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."
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