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Dear Franklin Sherman ES Parents/Guardians,
I want to extend my deepest, most sincere gratitude to all of you for your incredible patience, flexibility, and understanding regarding Friday’s unexpected school cancellation.
In my 22 years in education, I can safely say I have never been the leader of the only school closed in the area! It was an unprecedented situation and your supportive messages and grace reminded me just how special and tight-knit our school family truly is. Thank you for rolling with the punches.
Now, let’s focus on the good stuff ahead! We have a beautiful week lined up to celebrate our amazing students:
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Tomorrow: Promotion Ceremony We are so excited to honor our 6th graders tomorrow.
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Rescheduled Field Day & Picnic The fun is not canceled—just delayed! We have successfully rescheduled our Field Day and community picnic.
Because of the rescheduling of our beloved family picnic to the early release day on the last day of school we need all families to respond to this survey to let us know how your child(ren) will be dismissed on Wednesday, June 17.
If a parent guardian will attend the picnic, we request that your child(ren) be dismissed with you when you are done at the picnic. All students will have the option to be dismissed to the bus, Kiss & Ride, walker, or SACC at 2:05 p.m. if you indicate on the form.
Please respond to this survey by the end of the day Monday, June 15.
If you have questions please contact the Franklin Sherman Front Office at 703-506-7900.
Let us know your plans now by filling out this form.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduD96XTDgp75tG6O4p_9CoFzhM9zckqZDMQ6LnHDSdHPg8kg/viewform
Sincerely,
Farris Thomas
Principal
Franklin Sherman ES
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June Caribbean American Heritage Month
June LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
June 16 6th Grade Promotion at 10 a.m.
June 16 End of Year School Party
June 17 Field Day and Family Fun Picnic
June 17 Last Day of School 2 Hour Early Dismissal
June 19 Juneteenth Holiday
Save the Date Thursday, August 20 - Open House at 11 - Noon
Save the Date Wednesday, September 2 - Back to School Night 6 - 7 p.m.
FCPS Calendars
We are so excited that Field Day and the family picnic are near. Students will be participating in Field Day on Friday, June 12. (June 11 rain date)
- 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Kindergarten - 3rd Grade
- 10:45 - noon 4th - 6th Grade
- 12:15 - 1:30 1 p.m. School & Family Picnic Lunch
All families are invited to join us for the picnic. Family members should plan to provide their own picnic lunch. All FSES students will have the option to collect a a bag lunch from the cafeteria. Bring a blanket and join us for this beloved community event.
Parents, if you are available please volunteer to assist with some of the Field Day games.
New Volunteer Signup
Skip the back-to-school shopping and order your Franklin Sherman school supply kit by July 15!
Each kit includes the exact teacher-requested supplies and will be delivered directly to your child's classroom before school starts. Kits also include a headphone replacement guarantee for the entire school year.
Why order a kit?
- You won't find these supplies for less on your own.
- The vendor gives a portion of every sale back to our school with a check!
For more information and to order visit Campus Survival Kits on the web.
We have a limited surplus of SY 25-26 FSES Yearbooks for sale.
To order please visit the PTA site.
Once payment is posted, a family member may pick up the yearbook in the front office during school/office hours.
The FCPS Summer Learning webpage offers ideas and strategies for families to keep students curious until August. Summer is the perfect time to help your student explore new interests, reinforce concepts, and stay engaged!
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!
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Student Testing Results Coming Soon
Through June, you will receive your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, you can view a list of tests by grade level on the FCPS website.
Most scores are available in SIS ParentVUE. Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about how test results are reported to families.
Websites for each test provide report translations and help with understanding test results. Please contact our front office with any testing questions or for additional information about how our school and teachers use test results to support student success.
Early Release Wednesdays for 2026-27
FCPS will continue with limited early release Wednesdays for elementary schools during the 2026-27 school year. The number has been reduced from eight to four days.
Early release Wednesdays provide elementary teachers with a dedicated block of time to prepare lessons, participate in professional development and training, and collaborate with their peers. A well-supported and continuously improving teaching staff leads to better educational outcomes for students.
Dates Our school’s early release Wednesdays
Visit the FCPS website for more information about early release Wednesdays, including the list of early release dates.
Calendar Survey
FCPS values your input as we plan future school calendars. On Friday, June 5, all caregivers and FCPS staff will receive an email from noreply@fcps.edu containing a unique link to complete the FCPS Calendar Survey.
Your feedback matters. Please take a few minutes to share your priorities and perspectives by Monday, June 22, at 11:59 p.m.
Your individual responses will be kept confidential and will not be shared with school staff or used in any way that identifies you or your student. Only aggregate, summary-level results will be reported to the Fairfax County School Board.
If you do not receive a link to the survey or have technical difficulties completing the survey, please contact the FCPS Office of Research and Program Evaluation.
FCPS Summer Meal Service Program 2026
Fairfax County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services will continue providing summer meals to support children and families when school is not in session. Free meals are available to all children and teens 18 years of age and younger at designated FCPS summer meal sites, regardless of income or school enrollment. Meals are served onsite at participating locations from the Monday after school lets out through the Friday before the new school year begins.
New for 2026:
Educate Fairfax will fund meals for all adults at all FCPS open feeding sites, allowing families to dine together at participating locations.
Summer Meal Information for Families
Summer 2026 Inspire Immunization Events for All FCPS Students
Inspire Health Alliance, in partnership with FCPS, will be providing school-required immunizations during Summer 2026. Immunizations will be provided at no out-of-pocket cost to students or families. Registering families will be required to provide insurance information, if applicable, but students without insurance may still participate.
Summer 2026 event dates are available on our FCPS and Inspire Health Alliance Student Immunization Events | Fairfax County Public Schools webpage.
Additional event dates will be made available throughout the upcoming school year, 4 - 5 weeks before the event, on the public webpage.
Additional immunization resources are also available.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Celebrating Graduates
- Early Release Days for Next Year
- SAT School Day Accommodations
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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End of Year Party!
Don’t miss one of our favorite Franklin Sherman traditions! Join us for the End-of-Year Party on Tuesday, June 16 from 6 - 8:30 p.m., right before the last day of school.
We’ll celebrate the year with music from a DJ, a photo booth, and plenty of fun with friends. It’s the perfect way to kick off summer and make one last school-year memory together! To sign up to volunteer, please click here.
Order your Pizza for the EOY Party here by next Monday at 12 noon.
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!
News from Longfellow MS
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.
Registration Link: Click here to register
Program Schedule
We are offering two identical sessions to choose from:
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