FSES PTA Newsletter - Latest Updates from Franklin Sherman
In this newsletter:
THREE DAYS LEFT to donate to the Panda Fund and meet our goal
Family photo signups!
Last week for coat drive
Volunteers needed for Movie Night
and more...
REMINDERS:
3 Hour Early Release on WEDNESDAY! 1:05pm release
Thank you to our MMD sponsors!
PLATINUM SPONSOR: Renee McMahan from Compass
BRONZE SPONSORS: McLean Hardware, Batta Books, ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery, Unity Active, Orange Theory, Allergy and Asthma Center, Rimble Landscaping, and Huntington Electric, Kazan Restaurant & Deirdre Maull Orthodontics
There's room for more! Read below for more information! Sign up to sponsor or run!
Panda Fund 26-27 - FINISH STRONG!
We are in the final stretch! Just THREE more days to hit our goal of $10,000 and get matched to $20,000! Thank you to every family who has donated so far!
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 for Our Students!
While $100 per family is suggested, every gift, no matter the amount, makes a difference.
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.
Sign Up TODAY for Photos!
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. THE FIRST DATE IS THIS SATURDAY! We will open it up to other schools/groups if spaces remain later this week, so sign up now if you want to secure a spot! Peter is an amazing photographer and this is a great deal for photos that also helps support our school!
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!
COAT DRIVE: LAST WEEK TO DONATE
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.
FSES Movie Night!
Join us for Movie Night Under the Stars on Oct 16! Popcorn and candy available at 5:30 PM. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
School Play Casting
Seussical will be this year's school musical! Auditions will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 4-7 pm
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!
If you're looking for class shirts, contact Marilyn Feghali at the office mfeghali@fcps.edu to arrange for payment and pickup.
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.
26-27 PTA MEMBERSHIP
Renew your membership for the year! Your participation strengthens our voice for our kids. Our numbers matter.
Volunteer THIS YEAR!
Great schools aren't built on budgets alone. Your time and energy create a better experience for every single student.
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