Franklin News

JANUARY 13, 2023

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REMINDER:

THERE IS NO SCHOOL THIS MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2023.

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SCHOOL ATTENDANCE & EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Students must be in attendance for half of the school day in order to participate in special events, and/or programs. THIS INCLUDES DRAMA, ATHLETIC PRACTICES/GAMES, CLUBS, OR ANY OTHER EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES.

FACULTY/STAFF RECOGNITION

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Please click here to fill out a form to recognize a staff member who did something you really appreciated and/or who went above and beyond for you or your child!

JANUARY IB ATTRIBUTE OF THE MONTH-INQUIRER

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To be an inquirer is to nurture our curiosity and develop skills for inquiry and research. We want to learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life. Ways that we promote this attribute is to encourage questioning, provide opportunities for research, and to get them excited about learning.

YEARBOOK ORDER DEADLINE APPROACHING-JANUARY 27

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The last day to purchase yearbooks is quickly approaching. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own lifelong memories for just $50. A personalized yearbook ad can be added starting at $70!

Click here to place an order.

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Q2 HONOR ROLL CEREMONIES

CLASS GROUP PHOTOS-THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2023

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EIGHTH GRADE COMMUNITY PROJECT PARENT INFORMATION SESSION

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PAPER ACADEMIC SUPPORT-GRADES 5-8

PAPER: FRANKLIN ACADEMY'S NEWEST ONLINE TUTORING SUPPORT

FOR SCHOLARS IN GRADES 5-8.

GETTING STARTED VIDEO FOR STUDENTS

ENGLISH ONLINE GUIDE

SPANISH ONLINE GUIDE

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CHESS EXPO-January 21, 2023

LITERACY WEEK-JANUARY 23-27, 2023

BLACK HISTORY SHOWCASE-MYP SCHOLARS

REMINDERS

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SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY!

Please remember to use the crosswalk when walking from the parking lot to the school door.

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ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Cell phones must be turned off and in backpacks at all times while scholars are on campus. In addition, smartwatches are not permitted to be worn during school hours. They must be left in backpacks while on campus.

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COLD WEATHER ATTIRE

Non-Franklin outerwear is NOT permitted to be worn unless the temperature is 40 degrees or below. Scholars ARE permitted to wear a white or navy long sleeve shirt under their uniform shirt. Black or navy leggings are also permitted to be worn under uniform skirts.

CONDUCT SCORES

CONDUCT SCORES STARTED THIS WEEK!

Each week, your K-8 scholar will receive a weekly conduct score to open the line of communication between home and school. This information will help you have meaningful conversations with your scholar and their teacher about their conduct. Conduct scores do NOT carry a grade weight or any value toward final grade calculations.

Conduct scores can be viewed in PowerSchool after 5PM on Fridays starting TODAY!

Here is where to view your scholar's conduct score(s):

Grades K-3: Log into PowerSchool and click on Homeroom for Q3.

Grades 4-8: Log into PowerSchool and click on each class for Q3.

4/0 Behavior very constructive to learning

3/0 Behavior generally supportive of learning

2/0 Behavior detrimental to own learning

1/0 Behavior detrimental to own learning/or learning of others

ATHLETIC SCHEDULES

GIRLS SOCCER SCHEDULE UPDATED 1/13/23

BOYS BB SCHEDULE UPDATED 1-10-23

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SERVICE HOURS REMINDER

As a reminder, every family needs to complete 8 service hours for the 22-23 school year.

Please see below for opportunities.

Click here for the Service Hour website.

SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY:

Coach DeFelice is looking for volunteers to assist during athletic events.

Please click here to sign up to assist with the snack table and bathroom/gate/hallway monitoring at athletic events.

SIBLING LINK REMINDER

MYP scholars without a PYP sibling are not permitted to be dropped off before the designated arrival time of 8:15AM. This information is outlined in our Parent Contract which is signed by each family upon registering at our campus. Additionally, Franklin Academy will charge $1.00 per minute for those students requiring supervision prior to the designated arrival time. This also occurs with those students for late parent pick up after the designated time in the afternoon.Safety is a top priority, and we must ensure that all students are being properly supervised at all times. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Torres.

Parent Contract: No Dropping Off Early – I/we shall not drop off my/our child before the scheduled time appropriate for grade level, as determined by school policy.

TESTING CALENDAR-UPDATED 12/20/22

MYP ID REMINDER

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It is imperative that all MYP student has his/her ID on every day. It is a part of the Franklin Uniform Policy (page 19). Please speak with your scholar about placing the ID in their backpack as soon as school is over. This will eliminate losing the ID or leaving it at home.

As of this week, scholars are permitted to wear their badge on their own personal, school appropriate lanyard.

If a scholar does not have his/her ID, his/her PowerSchool account will be charged $10.00 that day. The fee(s) can be paid through a money order or check given to your scholar to give to the office, or on PowerSchool by clicking "Fee" and making a note that the payments is for the MYP ID.

Thank you!