Here We Go!
Friday, August 28
No School on Friday, Sept. 4 or Monday, Sept. 7
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Principal's Message
National Bow Tie Day
Need to Know-Issue #1
- What are A & B Wednesdays?
- What is Period 6/Extended Learning?
- Why are students dismissed at 2:15 every Wednesday?
Click here to access: http://franklin.cr.k12.ia.us/assets/23/6/Issue_1_%288-28-15%29.pdf
Meet the Franklin Staff
6th Grade Academy
Our annual Summer Academy was held from Aug. 3 through the 6th. This was an exciting time for students to get a head start on feeling comfortable with their new building and routines that they would be experiencing in middle school. Students were recommend by grade school counselors and teachers. Students got to practice using and packing lockers, eating in the cafeteria and making transitions from classrooms and class activities. All of the students felt as though they were ready to begin 6th grade when the week was finished. A celebration of attendance was held on Thursday, August 6th with a cookout and the presentation of award certificates.
Student Involvement
Athletics (7th & 8th Grade Only)
Students must have an updated physical as well as a signed concussion and emergency form before being able to participate.
- Cross Country
- Football
- Girls' Soccer
- Boys' Tennis
- Girls' Volleyball
Fine Arts/Drama (All Students)
- Fall Play "3-2-1 Blast Off" Students auditioned for the play this week. See the link for more information.
- OPUS Honor Choir. Students were informed of this opportunity during Vocal. Mrs. Edgerton will be helping students practice and audition throughout the process.
- Show Choir Auditions. (See below)
Wednesday Dismissals & Athletics
Cross Country
- Practice begins at 3:30. Students will be in a study hall after dismissal.
Football
- 7th Grade: Practice begins at 2:30.
- 8th Grade: Practice begins at 3:00. Students will be in a study hall after dismissal.
Soccer
- Practice begins at 3:30. Students will be in a study hall after dismissal.
Tennis
- Practice begins at 2:15 and ends at 3:30.
Volleyball
- 7th Grade: AM Practice at 6:15 on 9/2, 9/9, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7 (No practice on 9/16)
- 8th Grade: AM Practice at 6:15 on 9/9, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7 (No practice on 9/2, 9/16, 9/30)
If you have questions please contact your child's coach.
Franklin Apparel Orders
Summer Construction
E-Registration
As of today we still have 25% of our students need to complete E-Registration.
Important process. Update contact information in case of emergency, sign parental permission, update health information and find any necessary forms. Please sign into your parent PowerSchool account at https://pscr.gwaea.org/public/home.html . If you don’t have access to a computer or need help signing on, please contact Nicole Weaver in the attendance office at 558-2162 for assistance.
Upcoming Events
September 4
No classes for students/Staff Learning Day
September 7
No School - Holiday/ Labor Day
September 8 - 11
Show Choir Auditions (3:30-5:00PM)
Learn choreography Tuesday & Wednesday, Audition Thursday & Friday)
See Ms. Edgerton with any questions.
September 10
- 3:30 - 6:00PM - Volleyball (7th @ Harding/ 8th @ Home)
- 3:30 - 5:30PM - Cross Country (@ Cherry Hill Park)
- 3:30 - 5:30PM - Tennis with Roosevelt (@ Washington HS)
- 3:45 - 6:15PM - Football/8th grade (with Roosevelt @ Franklin)
Franklin Middle School
Email: lptacek@cr.k12.ia.us
Website: franklin.cr.k12.ia.us
Location: 300 20th Street Northeast, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
Phone: (319) 558-2452
Facebook: facebook.com/franklinms
Twitter: @FranklinBolts