Franklin Friday News
February 4, 2022
REMINDER
Quarter 3 Interim Reports were emailed to parents today, Friday, February 4, 2022.
Report cards and interim reports are also available on the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
Our Intent to Return Window has opened!
This process ensures that your child's seat is saved for the 22-23 school year. If you do not complete this step, your seat will be given up for the 22-23 school year. You will need to log in to your PowerSchool Parent Portal on a web browser to complete this process. You can use your phone, but you will need to use the web browser as the PowerSchool app does not support this process.
The deadline for completing this short process is February 14, 2022.
We are looking for 100% completion, as this allows us to plan our enrollment for the next school year.
If you need assistance with logging in to PowerSchool. please email Ms. Jabar (jabar.aleesa@franklin-academy.org) or call our main office line (561-348-2525).
Every February, the U.S. honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape the nation. Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs, and adversities that are an indelible part of our country's history.
The Lunar New Year is a celebration of the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar. It is the most important holiday in China, and it is also widely celebrated in South Korea, Vietnam, and countries with a significant overseas Chinese population.
FEBRUARY IB ATTRIBUTE OF THE MONTH
The IB Learner profile aims to develop students who are principled. Principled learners act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice, and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups, and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them.
If you see your scholar demonstrating inquiring, please email Ms. Hanza at hanza.leah@franklin-academy.org so we can celebrate your scholar!
SPIRIT WEEK
HONOR ROLL CEREMONY
SWEETHEART DANCE-FEBRUARY 12, 2022
Please note the different times for PYP and MYP.
PYP
MYP
BOYS BASKETBALL
Yesterday, the Palm Beach Gardens boys basketball team played Imagine Chancellor Charter School and won 53-20. GO, PATRIOTS!
The lost and found is overflowing with jackets, sweaters, lunchboxes, water bottles, and even glasses (see photo below). If your scholar(s) are missing any item(s), please stop by to look the lost and found.
If you have any questions, or need to claim any of the glasses below, please contact the office.
As a reminder, please be sure to label your scholar's clothing and items clearly with his/her full name so that if misplaced, they can be promptly returned.
THANK YOU!
This week's Green Dot Challenge Classroom Winners:
PYP:
Grade 3: Ms. Baker: 197
Grade 4: Ms. Vasbinder and Ms. Lanzerotti: 285 (Tied)
Grade 5: Ms. Simon's Homeroom: 246
MYP:
Ms. Greene Period 6: 217
Ms. Caperna Period 1: 144
Mr. Dawson Period 3: 336
Ms. Colnon Period 1: 332
Ms. Post Period 5: 249
Ms. Contardo Periods 3&4: 104
Mr. Warner Period 4: 210
Ms. Holland: 154
USA Test Prep’s Green Dot Challenge.
This program was created to encourage students to practice for the upcoming Florida Standards Assessment by completing assignments that are specifically geared towards your child’s weakness in Reading.
Below are the steps that must be followed in order to successfully complete the challenge that ends April 1, 2022.
REMINDER
PYP scholars are to be picked up by 3:00 PM.
MYP scholars are to be picked up before 4:00 PM.
Bootcamp dismissal is at 3:55 PM.
Club dismissal is 4:10 PM.
Parents of scholars in grades K-5 who are not picked up by 3:00 PM will be charged a late fee of $1.00 per minute, per student. Parents of scholars in grades 6-8 not picked up by 4:00 PM will also be charged a late fee of $1.00 per minute, per student.
Parents must come into the lobby to sign out their scholar.
GIRLS SOCCER & BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULES-UPDATED 1/26/22
Franklin's uniform dress code is being fully enforced across all grade levels.
Students are required to wear a polo shirt with the school logo and the required Franklin bottoms. Non-Franklin sweatshirts, sweaters, and/or jackets are NOT permitted. In the event that the temperature outside is 40 degrees or below, scholars may wear a non-Franklin jacket; however, hoodies are not permitted to be worn at any time. In addition, plain black or brown dress-style belts MUST be worn by students in grades 2-8, and shirts are required to be tucked into skirts/skorts, shorts, and pants.
Click here for the iUniforms website.
Uniform infractions will be given to any scholar who is not following the above uniform requirements.
Please remind your scholar that gum is not allowed and cell phones must be turned off and kept in his/her backpack until he/she is picked up from school.
Cell phones may NOT be used curing carline for any reason.
FRANKLIN COVID POLICY (Links Below)
Building Better People, Every Day
Franklin Academy, a FREE Public Charter School, Now Serving Students in Grades K-12.
Email: info@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