Franklin Middle School
Weekly Update 2.12.24
Good Afternoon, Franklin Families!
Please see below for important updates about the upcoming week.
Winter Recess: School is closed February 19th-23rd. Students and Staff do not report to school during this week.
After School Sports: Please see the schedule below for after school sporting events. Students have the opportunity to use PBIS points to purchase their ticket to the event during lunch. Please discuss permission to attend these events with your student BEFORE school - they will not be permitted to come to the office to call home for permission.
Green out Day: Wednesday, February 14, 2024, we invite students and staff to participate in a Green Out as we commemorate the one-year anniversary of the passing of former Franklin Middle School student, Jacob Dawson-Escobedo. Additionally, there will be a moment of silence observed during our morning announcements.
Important Dates
Match day- Match with your friends
Girls Basketball: Home vs. Stevenson, 3:30 PM for both games.
Wrestling: No Practice
Coed Swim: 5 PM - 6 PM at Wayne Memorial HS Pool.
Wear your class color (6th- Pink 7th-Purple 8th- Red)
Girls Basketball: No practice.
Wrestling: Away meet vs. Adams, 3:30 PM.
Coed Swim: 5 PM - 6 PM at Wayne Memorial HS Pool.
- Green out day in honor of Jacob Dawson-Escobedo
Girls Basketball: Home vs. Meads Mill, 4:00 PM for both games.
Wrestling: No Practice
Coed Swim: 5 PM - 6 PM at Wayne Memorial HS Pool.
High School Scheduling Night for 8th grade students at JGHS and WMHS 5pm
Wear comfy clothes (No slippers, blankets or stuffed animals. Clothes must be school appropriate)
Girls Basketball: Away vs. McBride, JV @ 4:00, Varsity 5:00, McBride has a cash fee for entry.
Wrestling: Practice, 2:45 PM - 4:30 PM.
Coed Swim: 5 PM - 6 PM at Wayne Memorial HS Pool.
Wear graphic tees or dress like an influential African American icon.
Wrestling: Practice, 2:45 PM - 4:30 PM.
Girls Basketball: Practice, 2:45 PM - 4:30 PM.
Coed Swim: 5 PM - 6 PM at Wayne Memorial HS Pool.
Note: Entrance to the Wayne Memorial HS Pool can be found on the south side of the building.
Choir News
Last Saturday students from Franklin participated at Solo and Ensemble at Livonia Stevenson High School. Alannah Browning received a 2nd Division Rating. Our Choir received a 1st Division Rating. Photos are attached, and videos will be uploaded to the Choir Youtube .
Spelling Bee Contestants
Congratulations to all of our spelling bee participants for a job well done at the District Spelling Bee on Wednesday. They represented Franklin well with making it through multiple rounds.
Niveen Attia
Selena Hanback
Kailyn Johnson
Jade Watson-Martin
Nevaeh Zeeto
Alexa Ziolkowski
February PBIS Focus
Penny Wars Have Begun!
We will be running Penny Wars as a fundraiser for Incentives for the month of February!
To play, fill your class jug with pennies or bills. Sabotage your least favorite class with silver coins. Winning class will get a special incentive and their names will be entered in a drawing for a gift card.
Jugs are outside the main office.
8th Grade Parent and Student Night for Incoming Freshman
Current eighth-grade students are on their way to do great things in high school. Join us for our Freshman Open House on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 from 5- 6:30 p.m. at both:
Wayne Memorial High School
3001 Fourth Street, Wayne, MI 48184
John Glenn High School
36105 Marquette, Westland, MI 48186
Message from our district College and Career Readiness Department
February is Black History Month
Black History Month is a time to celebrate African Americans' achievements and contributions throughout history. This year's theme focuses on Black resistance and how Black communities have fought for their freedoms, against all forms of racism and oppression. Through slavery, segregation, poverty, and the fight for equal rights, the Black community has stood strong and persevered.
To this day, inequalities in our community persist. Black Americans are more likely to live below the poverty line than their white counterparts. They are less likely to have health insurance coverage leading to many not receiving necessary physical and mental health care.
At Wayne-Westland Community School District, we believe every person has the right to equitable access to care. We partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of our students, staff, and family members, regardless of circumstances. If you or someone you know needs help with mental health or substance use challenges, Care Solace will help you navigate the process and find the best options. If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:
Call 888-515-0595. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365.
Visit caresolace.com/wwcsd and either search on your own OR click "Book Appointment" for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.
Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential service provided by Wayne-Westland Community School District.
Through discussion and action, let's shine a light on the multiple facets of Black resistance and perseverance against all odds. There is so much to uncover, amplify, question, and correct, and while we continue to take action every day, we share with you the following words of wisdom:
"Turn your wounds into wisdom" - Oprah Winfrey
"If there is no struggle, there is no progress" - Frederick Douglass
"If you prioritize yourself, you are going to save yourself." - Gabrielle Union
Sports Updates
Sports Entry Rules
As we eagerly anticipate the start of the Winter 2 sports season featuring coed wrestling and girls basketball, we want to inform you of some important updates regarding spectator attendance at home and away events.
Home Events:
Students are welcome to attend home events without a parent.
To gain entry, students must purchase a wristband during lunch using their PBIS points. Wristbands will be available for purchase on the day of the game (students will not be permitted to call home from the office for permission to attend)
Students must show both their wristbands and Student IDs to enter the game.
Students can have no more than 1 tardy on the day of the event
Students must leave the building immediately following the event
Away Events:
For away events, a parent must accompany the student for the duration of the event.
Admittance Restrictions:
Students with a suspension in the current month will not be allowed admittance until further notice.
We believe these adjustments will help maintain a positive and enjoyable atmosphere for all attendees. We encourage parents to support our teams at both home and away events, ensuring the best experience for everyone.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the athletic department.
Engineering Society of Detroit
The Engineering Society of Detroit is gearing up to begin recruitment for the next year of Girls in Engineering Academy but wants to open up last year's cohort to more participation. This is an amazing program that seeks to increase the number of girls, particularly girls of color, in STEM-related fields and any current STEM-passionate 6th grade girl would be an excellent candidate. Participation in GEA provides opportunities for academic support and life experiences that will better prepare them to follow their STEM dreams and passions. Please keep this in mind as we move into spring so we can identify those STEM-passionate girls & encourage them to apply!
Virtual Forums
Mar 12, 2024
Virtual Community Forum:
Threat Assessments and Internet Safety- Please join us for a virtual community forum on Wednesday, March 13 from 6-7 p.m. Link to PDF flyer and Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87961543561
Alternatives to Guardianship and Self Determination for students with special needs- Please join us for a virtual community forum on Wednesday, February 28 from 6-7 p.m. Link to PDF flyer and Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/s/89223197925#success
Child Tax Credit Information
The Internal Revenue Service wants to share the following information with families.
Child Tax Credit (CTC): The CTC is a credit that may reduce your tax by as much as $2,000 for each child who qualifies you for the credit. To qualify, the child must be a U.S. citizen under age 17, have a Social Security number, be claimed as a dependent on the taxpayer's tax return, and more. Use the IRS Interactive Tax Assistant tool to determine eligibility: Does My Child/Dependent Qualify for the Child Tax Credit or the Credit for Other Dependents? For more information, please see: Child Tax Credit | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)
Other Dependent Credit (ODC): The ODC is a credit that may reduce your tax by as much as $500 for each eligible dependent. The person is claimed as a dependent on your return; the person can’t be used by you to claim the CTC or Additional CTC; the person was a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. resident alien. Again, use the IRS Interactive Tax Assistant tool to determine eligibility: Does My Child/Dependent Qualify for the Child Tax Credit or the Credit for Other Dependents?
Note: The credit amount for family’s CTC or ODC may be reduced if their modified adjusted gross income (AGI) is more than $400,000 for married filing jointly filing status or $200,000 for all other filing statuses.
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): One refundable tax credit for moderate- and low-income families is the Earned Income Tax Credit. The IRS estimates there are millions of workers who qualify but don't claim the EITC - missing out on thousands of dollars every year. The EITC is as much as $3,995 when claiming one child, $6,604 when claiming two children, and $7,430 when claiming three or more children. Use the EITC Assistant to learn if you're eligible for the tax credit. For more detailed information, see Publication 596, Earned Income Credit.
Note: Adjusted gross income limits are used to qualify families for EITC.
Child and Dependent Care Credit: Taxpayers who paid someone to care for their child, spouse, or dependent so they can work, be a full-time student, or look for work may be able to reduce their tax by claiming the Child and Dependent Care Credit. The total expenses that you may use to calculate the credit may not be more than $3,000 (for one qualifying individual) or $6,000 (for two or more qualifying individuals). Use the IRS Interactive Tax Assistant tool: Am I Eligible to Claim the Child and Dependent Care Credit? For more information, please see: Publication 503, Child and Dependent Care Expenses or Topic no. 602, Child and dependent care credit | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov).
Cold Weather Reminders
We know that winter weather can take a toll on school attendance. Snow, ice and rain can make it hard to get children to school. So can illnesses such as colds, flu, fevers, earaches, etc. Here is some information to help keep your children healthy and in school this winter.
Develop backup plans for getting your children to school. Can someone give them a ride to school if your child usually walks or stands at a bus stop?
Dress for the weather. Even a short walk in frigid weather can be dangerous. Ensure your child has a warm coat, gloves, hats and boots. Elementary students will also go out for recess if the temperatures, with wind chill, are above 20°. Remind older children that a hoodie is not an outdoor coat.
Resources are available. If you need help with winter clothing, please contact your child's school for assistance.
Sick children should stay home. School attendance is important, but sick children should not be at school. Also, if your child becomes ill during the school day, have a backup plan for who can pick them up if you are unavailable.
If your children need to stay home for a prolonged period due to illness, talk to your child's teacher to find out about resources and class assignments they can do at home to keep learning once they feel well enough.
What about snow days? Information about our inclement weather procedures can be found on our website.
Annual Coat Drive
Franklin Middle School and New Hope Baptist are hosting our annual Coat Drive. New coats have been donated and are available for our students at Franklin Middle and Hicks Elementary Schools. If you would like a coat for your student, please contact Ms. Daniels by phone 734-419-2409 or email (danielsr@wwcsd.net).
Kroger Community Awards
The Kroger Family of Companies is committed to community engagement, positive social impact and charitable giving at the national and local levels. Every community is unique, but our common goal is to partner with the neighborhoods we serve and help the people there live healthier lives.
One of the ways in which we do this is through our Kroger Community Rewards program. This program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping you do every day. Once you link your Card to an organization, all you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Shopper’s Card.
Please click the link below to select Franklin Middle School to help us continue to raise funds to support PBIS incentives, attendance incentives, field trips and more.
District Attendance Policy
Regular attendance is crucial for your child's academic success. Please make every effort to ensure your child attends school on time every day and stays throughout the whole day. Consistent attendance throughout the school day allows your child to engage in learning and maximize their educational opportunities fully.
Illness: If your child is not feeling well and cannot attend school, please notify us immediately. Students who are ill should not attend school to prevent the spread of illness to others.
Excused Absences: We understand that there may be instances when your child needs to be absent due to illness, medical appointments, family emergencies, or other legitimate reasons. Please notify the school in advance whenever possible to classify the absence as excused.
Unexcused Absences: Unexcused absences negatively impact your child's education. Absences without valid reasons will be considered unexcused, and appropriate actions may be taken per district policy.
Timely reporting of absences helps us maintain accurate attendance records and ensures that your child's absence is properly documented. Absences must be reported within 24 hours.
There are two convenient methods for reporting your child's absence to facilitate efficient communication and accurate attendance records.
You can notify your child's school through the dedicated attendance line. Please leave a detailed message stating your child's name, grade, and reason for absence.
You can report absences directly through MiStar, our secure online portal for student information. MiStar provides a user-friendly interface that allows you to submit absences.
Thank you for your ongoing support in creating a positive and productive learning environment for all our students.
Family Resource Center
Wayne-Westland Community Schools has a Family Resource Center (FRC), which provides services to any student/family enrolled in our District, free of cost. Some of the services they provide are: basic need assistance, access to over 700 local resources, Laundry Assistance Program and material items for those unable to afford them (emergency toiletries, socks/underwear, hats/gloves/scarves, etc.) They are also able to supply school supplies and backpacks year round for any WWCS student. Please contact our Family Resource Center at: 734-419-2709 or FRC@wwcsd.net. Our FRC also has a Digital Request for Services Form, which can be used to request assistance by filling out a simple form. Please contact the Family Resource Center directly with any additional questions regarding their services.
Mental Health Support
Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential service provided by Wayne-Westland Community Schools. This is a free service to students, families and staff. Care Solace helps connect individuals to mental health or substance abuse providers. They will call providers, verify insurance and help to make appointments. Contact Care Solace by calling 888-515-0595 or visiting caresolace.com/wwcsdand click “Book Appointment.” Support is available 24 hours a day 365 day a year in any language.
Contact Information
Franklin Middle School
Email: pringled@wwcsd.net
Website: https://www.wwcsd.net/schools/middle-schools/franklin-middle-school/
Location: 33555 Annapolis Street, Wayne, MI, USA
Phone: 7344192400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Franklins-Finest-Franklin-Middle-School/100068667279357/