Run, Walk & Support Franklin Sherman The Monster Mash Dash (MMD) is a fun fall tradition that brings Franklin Sherman families, friends, and the wider community together for a morning of running, walking, costumes, and Panda spirit. Register to Run or Walk Join your Franklin Sherman friends at the Monster Mash Dash! Sunday, October 25! 5K Race: 8:00 AM 1-Mile Race: 9:00 AM Costumes encouraged! Whether you're a serious runner, want to walk the 1-mile with your kids, or simply

In this newsletter: Panda Fund Updates Family Photo Signups! School Play Audition information and more... REMINDERS: Arlington Balance Project Panel this THURSDAY Alternative Device Fair this SUNDAY Thank you to our MMD sponsors! PLATINUM SPONSOR: Renee McMahan from Compass SILVER SPONSORS: Listranis, Craftsman, 4J Wealth, Empower, BRONZE SPONSORS: McLean Hardware, Batta Books, ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery, Unity Active, Orange Theory, Allergy and Asthma Center, Rimble Lan

If you haven’t opened the Box Tops app lately, this is your sign. I noticed there was a special Box Tops offer at Safeway: buy 5 participating products in one transaction and earn 55 Bonus Box Tops. I was already buying Annie’s products, so I bought 11 participating items and scanned my receipt. And then this happened: $13.60 for Franklin Sherman. From ONE grocery receipt. Seems crazy, right? Box Tops aren’t just the little 10¢ clips many of us remember. The app now has Bonus

McLean Youth Basketball - Is your child interested in basketball? McLean Youth Basketball operates a wonderful recreation league for both boys and girls and registration is now open for students in 1st grade and above. Click here for more information and to register. Deadline to register is Oct 23. MRC Movie Night- Movie Under the Stars is a free, family-friendly, outdoor movie night presented by McLean Revitalization Corporation (MRC) on Friday, Sept 25th beginning at 6pm at

Announcing: the school play this year is Seussical Kids! Auditions to determine roles will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 4-7 pm (more info on signing up for slots to come soon). Re hearsals will be Friday afternoons from 4-6 pm beginning Friday, Nov. 6. The participation fee is $350/student to help cover the cost of the theatre company. Performances are on April 8 and 9. More info to come!

Peter Kiesel, a wonderful local photographer, is offering mini photo shoots for Franklin Sherman families at the McLean Central Park on Saturday, Oct. 3 and Saturday, Oct. 17. Peter is a fantastic photographer, great with kids, and many families use him year after year! He also donates a substantial portion of the cost back to Franklin Sherman (over $1,000 last year!). This is a great opportunity to get some beautiful pictures taken, support a local business, and support our

Get ready for another exciting year of Science Olympiad at Franklin Sherman Elementary! Franklin Sherman will once again field Science Olympiad teams this year, giving students the opportunity to explore science, work as a team, solve problems, and compete with students from across the region. This year, we hope to offer both Division A (grades 3–5) and Division B (grades 5–8). Division A teams will compete regionally, while Division B students will have the opportunity to ad

If you live around here, you probably don’t need another person telling you to save more or be better with your money. You’re busy. You have a demanding career, kids with packed schedules, a mortgage, travel, activities, and a calendar that somehow gets fuller every year! For many families, the problem isn’t a lack of resources. It’s finding the time to step back and take care of the basics. The good news is that you don’t need to spend hours managing your finances. A few sim

How far off is high school? A childhood away. That simple idea is at the heart of Wait Until 8th, a parent-led movement encouraging families to delay giving children smartphones until at least the end of 8th grade. And the movement is growing quickly here in McLean. Today, every elementary school in the McLean High School pyramid has launched a Wait Until 8th campaign, and more than 400 local families have already pledged to wait. As these students eventually come together at

Arlington Balance Project: Upcoming September Events The impact of smartphones and technology on kids is all over the headlines these days. The newly formed Arlington Balance Project is hosting two events this month, to help you navigate parenting in a digital world.  1. Raising Kids in a World of Screens - Community Panel Thursday, September 24 | 6-8 PM Join a community conversation about raising kids in today’s digital world. Our own Monica Meyers will be one of the featu

SHARE of McLean is collecting new and gently used coats to distribute to our neighbors in need before the winter. Now is a great time to look through your closet and see if you have any coats to donate! All sizes – kids and adults – are needed! There will be a bin in the front lobby for coats to be dropped off any time. The deadline to drop off coats is Friday, October 2.

Every dollar stays right here at Franklin Sherman, and funds SO MANY important school needs. From technology to assemblies to field trips (and much more), your fundraising is important to your students' learning needs. Contribute to help us fundraise so we can continue to provide the best for our amazing students and teachers!

A list of the planned events for the year, as of the start of the year!

MOEMS Math Olympiad – Grades 4–6 Click here for interest form Does your child enjoy math challenges and creative problem-solving? Join our school’s MOEMS Division E team! 5 Olympiad Contests: Held at school from Nov. 26–Mar. 27. Each test has 5 problems and lasts 30 minutes. Time and location will be announced at least 5 days before each contest. Post-Contest Sessions: Online solution reviews after each contest to explain problems, strategies, and different approaches.

Get ready to wear your class shirts all year round! Class shirts are perfect for keeping students easily identifiable and together during field trips and school outings. Plus, they proudly display each grade’s official color on Field Day and are a must-have for our NEW School Spirit Fridays. One shirt, endless school spirit, and countless chances to show it off throughout the year! Grab yours at Back-to-school night!

Help Us Meet Our Goal! The Franklin Sherman PTA Panda Fund is our annual appeal to help fund the programs, experiences, and extras that make FSES such a special place for our students, teachers, and families. Every dollar raised goes directly back into our school community. Your support helps fund field trips, educational subscriptions for all students, assemblies, technology updates, library improvements, community events, classroom supplies, teacher appreciation—and even

Get ready for School Spirit Fridays this year! Show off your Panda Pride by wearing your class shirt, rocking FSES colors, or sporting FSES gear. Explore our BRAND NEW Spiritwear Store, packed with exciting options for students, parents, and the entire Panda community. Every purchase boosts our school and PTA programs. Represent your school & support our Pandas!