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1st Grade held their family academic showcase on Friday and had an amazing reading restaurant! Thank you to all of the families that came.
Dear Franklin Sherman ES Parents/Guardians,
This week, we are proud to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week—a special time dedicated to recognizing the extraordinary educators and staff who make Franklin Sherman such a vibrant and caring place for our students to learn and grow.
Our teachers and staff go above and beyond every day, bringing passion, creativity, and commitment to their work. Whether they are in classrooms, supporting student services, or helping behind the scenes, each member of our team plays a vital role in shaping a positive and enriching school experience.
We invite you to join us in celebrating and showing your appreciation in a couple of meaningful ways:
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Share a note of gratitude: Families and students are encouraged to submit messages of appreciation through our Google Form. Your words of thanks truly mean a great deal to our staff.
Submit a Note to a Staff Member for Teacher Appreciation Week
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Support through the PTA registry: If you are looking for another way to show your appreciation, the PTA has created a registry with items that support and uplift our staff. Contributions of any kind are deeply appreciated.
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Together, let’s make this a week filled with gratitude, recognition, and celebration for the incredible people who make Franklin Sherman such a special place.
Thank you for your continued support of our school community.
Sincerely,
Farris Thomas
Principal
Franklin Sherman ES
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Please join us for the final PTA meeting on Zoom this Wednesday. If you missed Principal's Thomas parent coffess last week, please join as she will share some updates for the upper grades for next year and review feedback from the winter parent coffees.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83257326015?pwd=7T0zdIHwvbFy95iGWtbccPF5AvGEEr.1
Meeting ID: 832 5732 6015
Passcode: fses
May 6 Final PTA Meeting of SY 25-26 @ Noon- ZOOM
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
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.
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!
Another great book fair has just ended!!! Thank you so much to all the parents who came to help. Because of you, all went well, without a single hitch.
Even as our on-site Book Fair is closed, the virtual Book Fair is ongoing until June. Here is the link: Online Book Fair. You can continue to buy books there for your kids. While there visit the teachers’ wish lists to donate to their classroom libraries. All proceeds for these purchases go to our school as well.
For any questions or concerns, please contact Rosalie Essimi at rmessimimen@fcps.edu.
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In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Summer Learning
- Mental Health Resources
- Thank You, Bus Drivers and Food Service Workers
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!
PTA Meeting Wednesday, May 6 at 12 p.m. Virtual
Come to vote on the Slate, hear about upcoming PTA events, and hear Principal Thomas talk about changes coming next year for grades 4-6. If you have a child in grade 3 or up, you won't want to miss it. We promise to keep it under 30 minutes, so you can join during your lunch break.
We’ll be:
- Hearing from Principal Thomas on upper grade changes
- Voting on next year’s Board
- Sharing updates on end-of-year events
We hope you can join us!
Final PTA Meeting Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 832 5732 6015
Passcode: fses
News from Longfellow MS
Join Us for Trivia Night!
The Longfellow After-School Program is excited to host an evening of fun, facts, and friendly competition! We invite all students, teachers, and parents to join us for this special event.
Event Details
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Date: May 1st
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Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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Location: Lecture Hall
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Cost: $20 per team
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Team Size: Maximum of 4 people per team
Why Attend?
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Win Big: Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place!
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Great Food: Pizza, drinks, and snacks will be available for purchase
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Support a Cause: All proceeds benefit the Longfellow After-School Program.
How to Participate
You can sign up your team using the following link: https://forms.gle/E44g3uEvPJYEmm72A
Payment will be collected at the door.
Questions? Please contact Bindhu Zachariah at bezachariah@fcps.edu.
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
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