Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines
December 2018
December at a glance
Character Trait - CARING
“Good character education means cultivating virtues through formation of good habits.”
Elementary students demonstrating their care of others by displaying kindness and compassion and helping those in need are considered to be exhibiting the character trait of the month - CARING. Our caring students express an attitude of gratitude and forgiveness to those around them.
IB LEARNER PROFILE ATTRIBUTE
MYP students displaying empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others are exhibiting the IB Learner Profile of CARING. Those students have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to their environment.
Character Counts Assembly
winter show tickets are on sale!

2019-20 Enrollment Window
Hour of Code
We are a registered participating school in the Hour of Code!
For more information about the event, please see the Computer Science Week: Hour of Code newsletter sent electronically and featured in the newsletter section of our website.
Holiday Toy Drive


superfan fundraiser deadline extended!
The Superfan fundraiser, benefiting our Bulldog Athletic Program has been extended until Friday, December 7th. Families can place orders and payments made payable to Franklin Academy, using the form provided or online. Please see the details on the flyers provided and consider supporting our teams!
Class Pictures (Grades K-4)
Grades K-4 homeroom classes will be photographed on Monday, December 10th by Fox-Mar photographers. Students should wear their regular school uniform for the class portrait. PE uniforms are not permitted to be worn for the group photos.
Class Pictures (Grade 5 and Grade 8)
Grades 5 and 8 will be photographed on Thursday, December 13th by Fox-Mar photographers. Students should wear their regular school uniform for the class portrait. PE uniforms are not permitted to be worn for the group photos.
Franklin Art Showcase
Thursday, Dec. 13th, 6:30-8pm
5000 SW 207th Terrace, 33332

Q2 Clubs End
The last day of Q2 clubs is on Friday, December 14th. Elementary students are dismissed from the bus side (east side) at 4:00 pm and MYP students at 5:00 pm. Any changes for your child's club will be communicated to you by your child's club moderators. there are no clubs during the week of December 17th. Please plan for your child's regular dismissal.
Please visit our website to see all information for our middle school students and their families about our IB program.
Reserve your yearbook today!
Yearbooks are currently on sale! Please submit your check or money-order for $40 made payable to Jostens by Friday, January 25, 2019. Orders can also be placed online at www.jostens.com.

Students can access their textbooks as well as other useful online resources while they are off-campus.
Full Academic 2018-2019 Broward Campus Calendar

