FSES PTA Newsletter - Latest Updates from Franklin Sherman

Admin FSESPTA

4 days ago

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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 Landscaping, and Huntington Electric

AND LATEST SPONSOR: Kazan Restaurant

There's room for more! Read below for more information! Sign up to sponsor or run!

Panda Fund 26-27

Donate today and your child's class earns an extra recess when you make it to 50% participation!

Did you know your entire donation is tax-deductible? As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the FSES PTA makes every dollar you give count. Donate today and support our school and your child's education!

Help Us Meet Our Goal!

We are 70% of the way to our goal! Just under 2 weeks left to hit our goal and get a $10,000 match!

Every donation made by September 30 is doubled, thanks to a generous community donor. While $100 per family is suggested, every gift, no matter the amount, makes a difference.

Bonus Panda Challenge: The class with the highest participation rate wins a special prize!

Please consider making a donation today and help us reach our goal. Double your impact. Support our Pandas. Show off that Panda Spirit! All donations are tax-deductible, and you’ll receive an email receipt from PayPal.

Click HERE to Donate to the PANDA FUND today!

MONSTER MASH DASH

Get ready for the annual Monster Mash Dash! We are thrilled to bring our families, friends, and neighbors together for a fantastic morning of fitness, fun, and school spirit. Check out all the event details below and lace up your running shoes!

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!

26-27 School Play

The school play this year is Seussical Kids! Auditions are Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 4-7 pm. Performances are on April 8 and 9. More info to come soon!

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Family Photos for FSES

Get beautiful pictures of your family taken by Peter Kiesel at McLean Central Park on Oct. 3 and 17, while supporting Franklin Sherman Elementary!

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NEW FSES Spiritwear Store!

Fridays are School Spirit Fridays this year! Students are encouraged to wear their class shirt, FSES colors, or FSES gear and show off their Panda Pride.

Check out our NEW Spiritwear Store, filled with fun options for students, parents, and the whole Panda community. Every purchase helps support our school and PTA programs. Rep your school & support our Pandas!

FSES SPIRITWEAR

McLean parent and financial advisor Joshua Goulding shares four simple financial tasks that can make a meaningful difference—from checking beneficiaries and talking to kids about money to understanding your spending and automating savings. Practical advice for busy families, without adding another huge project to the list.

Science Olympiad at FSES

Get ready for an exciting year of Science Olympiad! Students explore science, work as a team, solve problems, and compete!

MOEMS Math Olympiad

Does your child enjoy math challenges and creative problem-solving? Join our school’s MOEMS Division E team!

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.