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Dear Franklin Sherman ES Parents/Guardians,
Congratulations to our very first Science Olympiad Team! They won and placed in 10 out of the 16 events they competed in and in 2 of the events both of our teams placed - with a total of 12 placements! Among those are several 3rd place rankings and one 2nd place.
Congratulations Franklin Sherman Science Olympiads!!
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As we move into the final stretch of the school year, I find myself reflecting on the incredible growth our students have shown. One of the highlights of my role is connecting with all of you, and I am very much looking forward to hosting our upcoming Parent Coffee sessions this week.
These meetings are a vital space for us to look back at where we’ve been and collaborate on where we’re going. Here are the details for our gatherings:
Schedule & Attendance
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Wednesday: Grades K–3
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Thursday: Grades 4–6
A Note for Multi-Grade Families: If you have students in both grade levels, please feel free to choose whichever session best fits your schedule—there is no need to attend both!
Agenda Highlights
During our time together, I will be providing updates on several key areas:
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Panda Priorities: We will review the accomplishments of sense of belonging, family engagement, and personalized instruction.
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Fall Feedback Review: A look at the input gathered during our fall parent meetings and the progress we’ve made.
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Current Staffing: An update on our amazing team and current classroom support.
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Vision for 2026-2027: A first look at our goals and ideas for the upcoming academic year.
I am also pleased to announce that Katie Sear, our PTA President, will be joining us. Katie will share meaningful ways you can stay engaged with the school community and how you can help us prepare for a successful 2026-27 school year.
Timing & Community Building
We want to ensure there is plenty of time for both formal updates and informal connection.
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9:00 AM: Doors Open
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9:00 – 9:30 AM: Community Connection. We ask that you use this first half-hour to introduce yourself to someone new. Strengthening our parent network is what makes our school a true community!
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9:30 AM: Presentation and formal discussion begins.
I can’t wait to see you there, catch up over coffee, and hear your thoughts as we plan for the future. Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our students.
Sincerely,
Farris Thomas
Principal
Franklin Sherman ES
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April 28 Spring Picture Day
April 29 Principal's Coffee K-3
April 30 Principal's Coffee 4-6
April 30 5th Grade Field Trip
May 1 3rd Grade Field Trip
May 1 6th Grade Field Trip
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
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!
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FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Student Awards and Recognitions
- Military Child of the Year Finalist
- Required Immunizations Reminder
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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Raffle Winners Announced Tomorrow!
Winners from our 3rd raffle of the year will be announced tomorrow. Students will hear about the winners during our morning Panda News Network broadcast, and the parents of the winners will receive and email from the PTA.
News from Longfellow MS
Community Open House and Math Pathways Discussion
We are hosting a community night and open house for our rising 7th grade families on April 30th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. We will be discussing math courses/pathways, doing school tours, having a PTA table/area, and having some food trucks.
Pizza & Shaved Ice | Welcome Rising 7th Grade Families
Longfellow Middle School
2000 Westmoreland St, Falls Church, VA 22043
Math Pathways Presentation + Q&A
Open building + Student ambassador tours
Meet Principal, PTA, & families
Meet classmates
SHAVED ICE AVAILABLE ON SITE
Pre-Order Pizza & Drinks (by Friday, 4/24):
Cheese $8 | 1-Topping $9 (pepperoni/sausage)
Soda cans $1 | 2-liters $3.25
Order Here
Hosted by the Longfellow Faculty & Staff + Longfellow PTA
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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
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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