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Dear FSES Community,
As the winter weather continues, I hope you are all staying warm and safe. I also hope you are finding ways to stay active and engaged, whether it's enjoying indoor activities, exploring nature trails, or simply spending quality time with your family.
Next week on 1/28, the second quarter ends and the 29th is a teacher work day. If you have any questions regarding your child's progress, please reach out to your child's teacher and they would be happy to meet with you.
Our PTA meeting for February has been moved to 2/19 at 5:30. We plan to review with the community our school's mid-year academic and social emotional data. Please save the date! We will have child care available and hope to see you.
As always, please don't hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or concerns.
Farris Thomas
Principal
Franklin Sherman ES
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January 27 & 28 Lost and Found Cleanout
January 28 End of Q2 (Full Day of School)
January 29 Student Holiday
February 7 FSES World CultureFest
Febraury 12 PTA Meeting
February 17 Presidents Day Holiday
March 7 Harlem Wizards Event al Langley HS
School Calendar: 2024-25
Franklin Sherman's 2024-25 yearbook ordering is open online.
Visit www.buytheyearbook.com and use the code 725681 in order to order our school's book.
The cost is $21.50.
Ordering will close on April 18.
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April 28, 2022, the School Board voted to adopt the Trust Policy affirming our commitment to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all students and their families. This policy aligns Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) policy with Fairfax County Government's Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy. This policy ensures that students and families can access the division’s benefits and services without fear of information being disclosed, directly or indirectly, to federal immigration officials. To review the FCPS Trust Policy, please click here.
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Under a VDOE directive, divisions must distribute a state-generated Student Assessment Summary Report to families by the end of January.
The week of January 21, reports will be centrally loaded to SIS ParentVUE Documents for families with SIS access.
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Your Stuff Misses YOU TOO!
Monday and Tuesday January 27 and 28 the Lost and Found is OPEN and will be in the main lobby from 9 a.m. till 4:30 p.m.
Parents are welcome to swing by the school on these two days to claim any missing item(s) from their household.
All unclaimed belongings will be donated to the McLean Baptist Church.
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Friday, March 7
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Langley High School
Get your tickets now for a community-building event featuring the Harlem Wizards on March 7th at Langley High School! FSES is partnering with other McLean elementary schools and our FCPS teachers will take on the Harlem Wizards in a fun and wild basketball game. A portion of the proceeds will benefit FSES PTA. Purchase your tickets today to reserve your spot at the game. We anticipate this event will sell out, please grab your tickets early!
Purchase Tickets
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It was such a pleasure meeting many of our rising 7th graders, parents, and guardians during last week’s Curriculum Night! We hope you found the evening informative and gained valuable insights into our curriculum, course offerings, and the wonderful opportunities to connect with our staff and students. If you weren’t able to attend, no problem! All presentations are available on the LMS Academic Advising website for your convenience.
Please keep an eye out for upcoming programs and activities designed to ensure a smooth and successful transition for all our rising 7th-grade students.
Thank you for your partnership—we’re excited to work together to support your student’s success as they begin their middle school journey!
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Host a Table for World CultureFest
Friday, 2/7
World CultureFest 2025 is now only three weeks away! FSES PTA is excited to be hosting this amazing event again this year. The event is free to attend and we will have prizes for youth who visit all of the countries on their CultureFest 2025 passport!
We need FSES community help to make this year’s CultureFest an incredible celebration of our community’s rich diversity. Please sign up to host a table to represent your culture. Share your culture with our students and families through food, traditions, and stories.
Countries represented 2025 (so far):
--Australia
--Greece
--Persia
--Lebanon
--Israel
--Argentina
--Japan
--SIGN UP TODAY TO INCLUDE YOURS
This is a wonderful opportunity to educate our children about the world, foster respect and understanding, and bring everyone together in the spirit of unity. Let’s inspire the next generation by showcasing what makes your culture unique!
Sign up now to host a table and make a difference in our students’ lives!
Save the Date for the Harlem Wizards
Friday, 3/7
Save the date for a community-building event featuring the Harlem Wizards on March 7th at Langley High School! FSES is partnering with other McLean elementary schools and our FCPS teachers will take on the Harlem Wizards in a fun and wild basketball game. This event will sell out so be on the lookout for our ticket sale announcement. We will also need many volunteers to make this event a success so plan to sign up to help if you can!
PTA Meeting Dates 2024-2025 - Save the Date!
Wednesday, 2/12 5:30-6:30 pm
Wednesday, 4/2 8:00-9:00 am
Wednesday, 5/21 8:00-9:00 am
Join the PTA
You can make a difference in your school community and will receive the weekly PTA Newsletter. Annual PTA membership costs only $20 and is due EACH school year. Join the PTA Today!
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In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Dress Children Warmly
- Proposed Construction Projects
- Dual Language Immersion Lottery
- Student Rights and Responsibilities and Cell Phone Policy Survey Coming Soon
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
FCPS Cares
FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize those who go above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the outstanding work of FCPS and specifically Franklin Sherman.
FCPS Cares Program
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Reporting All Day Absences
FCPS has created clearer guidance for reporting attendance. Please use using one of the methods below:
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ParentVUE: Beginning in the 2024-25 school year, parents or legal guardians can submit up to two consecutive full-day absences using SIS ParentVUE. Learn more about attendance reporting through ParentVUE on the FCPS website: fcps.edu/attendance.
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Call the school's attendance line at 703-506-7979.
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Email the front office at franklinshermanelem.attendance@fcps.edu. When emailing an absence or tardy, please include your child's first and last name and their teacher's name.
All Day Absences Only: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.
Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, early dismissals, or to update already submitted attendance, please contact the school. Our school's office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am-4:30 pm.
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