

Franklin News
JANUARY 3, 2023
HAPPY NEW YEAR! SCHOOL RESUMES TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2023.
JANUARY IB ATTRIBUTE OF THE MONTH-INQUIRER
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.
REMINDER
SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY!
Please remember to use the crosswalk when walking from the parking lot to the school door.
FIFTH GRADE EXHIBITION PARENT ACADEMY
COFFEE WITH ADMIN-VIRTUAL
DRESS DOWN DAY FUNDRAISER
CHESS EXPO-January 21, 2023
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.
FOOD/DRINK REMINDER
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
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!
COVID Policy
STUDENT POLICY RELATED TO COVID-19
(UPDATED 08/23/22)
Building Better People, Every Day
Franklin Academy, a FREE Public Charter School, Now Serving Students in Grades K-12.
Email: torres.deborah@franklin-academy.org
Website: https://www.franklin-academy.org/
Location: Franklin Academy, Hood Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA
Phone: 561-348-2525
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FranklinAcademyCharter
Twitter: @FranklinCharter