FSES PTA Newsletter - Latest Updates from Franklin Sherman
In this newsletter:
Principal for a Day - Raffle is OPEN!
Nominate a FSES Staffer
Parent Coaching Lunch & Learn
Save the Date for Upcoming Events!
and more...
The principal for a day raffle is live for the next two weeks! Buy your tickets now and your child might be the principal or assistant principal for the day on the day of the Turkey Trot! All proceeds directly support the students, teachers and school community. https://franklinshermanpta.betterworld.org/giveaways/SchoolTakeOver
Nominate your favorite teacher or staff member today!
Has a teacher, staff member or administrator gone above and beyond this year? If so, please consider nominating them for FCPS recognition!
DEADLINE: The deadline to submit a nomination is this Friday, November 13, 2026.
SUBMISSIONS: Submissions can be made by completing the form linked here
Parent coaching lunch & learn!
Looking for some actionable tips to help your child work on their independence and emotional regulation? Join us next week on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 12-12:30 pm for a virtual Parent Lunch & Learn! Jenny Steinhoff, guest speaker from our last PTA meeting, will dive deeper into teaching vs. coaching and give concrete ways to help your child develop executive functioning and emotional regulation skills. Applicable for parents of kids in all grades!
Zoom link is here. We hope you can join us!
DATE CHANGE: Navigating Screens Together
This event has been postponed to late February!
Join us for a parenting coach presentation, small group discussions, and perspectives from McLean High School students on navigating screen time and technology.
Parents and students in grades 3 & up are encouraged to attend! Stay tuned for the new date and details!
School Start Times - SURVEY!
Robyn Lady, our school board representative, has shared a survey on the K-12 School Start Time recommendations – we encourage everyone to fill this out as it affects students at all schools and grades!
Please also see her newsletter on the K-12 School Start Times Update at Tuesday’s work session.
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Thank you, FSES FRIENDS!
We can do so many of the incredible things for our school community only because of the support of our greater community partners! Please join us in thanking our FSES Friends for their support
Renee McMahan from Compass, Listranis, Craftsman, 4J Wealth, Empower, Wheat's Landscaping, Deirdre Maull Orthodontics & The TEA Center
Community Events:
McLean High School 24th Annual Highlander Holiday Bazaar
Saturday December 12, 2026 • 10am to 3pm • 1633 Davidson Rd McLean, VA 22101
Come one, come all for a day of indulgence. McLean High School will open its doors to the entire community for our 24th Annual Holiday Bazaar. We will feature 100+ vendors and student clubs selling a variety of gifts, including original wood-carved tables, scented soaps, jewelry, beauty products, home decor and raffle baskets. To keep your energy levels high while shopping for friends, family, coworkers, and teachers, there will be food, drinks and live entertainment by the MHS Orchestra. Come join us!
FSES Spring Auction Returns!
The PTA is putting on its first auction since 2019! Save the date for the Auction on Saturday, March 13, 2027 from 7-10 pm at the McLean Community Center. An auction committee is forming now, so if you would like to be on it and have not previously indicated that you would like to help, please fill out this form.
FSES Annual Turkey Trot!
This year the Turkey Trot will be held on November 24. Families are welcome to come cheer! This was a wonderful community building event last year. We hope you can join us!
10:15-10:45 Grades K, 1 & 2
10:50-11:20 Grades 3 & 4
11:30-12:00 Grades 5 & 6
FSES Food Bus is BACK! Sign Up Today.
Every Friday, leftover food from Franklin Sherman is gathered and taken across the street to the food pantry at SHARE. This weekly effort is an important source of food for local families who depend on SHARE, and one of their only sources of donated dairy products.
We are incredibly fortunate to have this opportunity to help our neighbors while teaching our children about generosity, community service, and reducing food waste.
Missed the training last week but still want to help? Reach out to Lisa at lisagrochford@gmail.com and she will help get you trained. Already know how to do the Food Bus? We need families throughout the school year! You can sign up for a Friday here or choose several dates. The Food Bus runs every Friday that school is in session.
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.
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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Franklin Sherman Elementary PTA | 6633 Brawner Street | McLean, VA 22101
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