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Dear Franklin Sherman ES Parents/Guardians,
I hope everyone had a lovely spring break and enjoyed the sunshine! Towards the end of this month I will be holding two principal coffees:
April 29- Grades K-3 from 9am-10.
April 30- Grades 4-6 from 9am-10.
At this principal coffee, I will be sharing how we are doing on our Panda Priorities: Family Engagement, Sense of Belonging, and Personalized Instruction. I will also discuss goals for next year along with our staffing and budget for the 26-27 school year. I will be joined by our PTA President, Katie Sear, who will share with you ways you can continue to help support Franklin Sherman.
Sincerely,
Farris Thomas
Principal
Franklin Sherman ES
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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.
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 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 19 5th Grade Science SOL
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.
Date: April 20-24
Tuesday – Open all day (school is closed for statewide elections)
Thursday – Family Night: open until 6:00 p.m.
Parent Volunteers Sign up
For concerns or questions contact : Rosalie Essimi rmessimimen@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!
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:
- School Weather Safety
- Science Fair Winners
- Summer Internships at FCPS
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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After School Enrichment Programs for Spring
Sign up here - Chess on Wednesday 8:15–9:15 a.m. before school
Sign up here - Art Club grades K–4 Thursdays 4:05–5:05 p.m. after school
Sign up here - morning STEAM class, for grades 3-6
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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