Franklin e-Newsletter
Friday, September 14
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21st Century Skills
When looking through Powerschool at your child's class performance, you'll notice markings indicating 21st Century Skills. Franklin has transitioned to Learner Centered Assessment as a way to monitor student performance. This is a transition from traditional A-F grades. In future e-Newsletters, we'll provide information for parents as this is a large shift in monitoring your child's performance.
Each 9 weeks (reporting periods) you'll notice three separate markings, in each class, assessing students' 21st Century Skills in the area of Responsibility. Franklin Staff has decided to make the areas of Time Management and Self-Assessment a priority. Time Management includes time on task and meeting deadlines. Self-Assessment is students actively seeking feedback, receiving feedback, and self-reflection.
Please look at the rubric below. In the gradebook you'll find a one of the following markings (I, D, P, E). These correspond to the a student's performance level. See the definitions for the language associated with each performance level.
- Consistently: Can do independently without reminders
- Usually: Needs minimal reminders
- Occasionally: Needs frequent reminders
- Rarely: Needs ongoing reminders
Stay tuned for further information regarding Learner Centered Assessment (LCA).
Picture Re-takes
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to our main office.
E-Registration
Parents are encouraged to complete e-registration as soon as possible. It allows you to update students information, health information, permissions, and pay fees. If you have any questions regarding your PowerSchool parent account or completing e-registration, please call the counseling office at 558-2258.
Annual Fundraiser Time
We will kickoff our annual fundraiser through grade level assemblies next Tuesday, September 18. Students will receive information and materials. The turn-in days for this year's sale are Monday, September 24 and Monday, October 1.
Hy-Vee Receipts & Box Tops
We would appreciate your support in our collection of Box Tops for Education and Hy-Vee Receipts. There are collection bins in our main office and can be dropped off at any time. Later in the year we will hold Homeroom competitions for the receipts. Annually, we have amazing support for our families that comes back to benefit our students.
Bolt Closet
Tutoring Available
Franklin Office Hours
Attention Girls!!!
Attention 8th grade girls interested in STEM! Iowa State is hosting a conference for 8-10th grade girls for hands on activities to learn more about college majors and careers. This opportunity is not sponsored by Franklin. Please read the flyer for more information.
Getting Messages to Your Child
Kingston Stadium Student Expectations
We believe in a safe, supportive, collaborative environment in all CRCSD spaces. We are proud to embrace that belief at Kingston Stadium. To ensure this environment, the following expectations have been adopted for students attending football games at Kingston Stadium. School rules apply in this space. Be Respectful, Be Safe, Be Responsible
- Middle School and younger students must be accompanied by a paying adult
- High School students must present an ID to enter (with $5 ticket or activity pass)
- Students may not enter with backpacks and/or cinch sacks
- Students must stay on their assigned side of the stadium
Upcoming Events
- Volleyball: 7th @ Linn-Mar Excelsior/8th @ Home
- Soccer vs. Linn-Mar Excelsior
Tuesday, September 18
- Cross Country @ Center Point
- Tennis vs. Linn-Mar Excelsior @ Washington
- 8th Football vs. Roosevelt
Thursday, September 20
- Volleyball: 7th @ Home/8th @ McKinley
- Tennis @ Harding
- 7th Football @ Harding
Monday, September 24
- Volleyball: 7th @ Harding/8th @ Home
- Soccer @ Roosevelt
- Cross Country @ North Cedar
Tuesday, September 25
- Tennis @ Washington vs. Linn-Mar Oak Ridge
- 8th Football @ McKinley
- PACT Parent Mock Trial Meeting, 6:30-7:15 in Rom 332
Thursday, September 27
- Picture Re-takes
- Volleyball: 7th @ Home/8th @ Prairie
- Soccer vs. Linn-Mar Oak Ridge
- Tennis @ Prairie Point
- 7th Football vs. McKinley
- Cross Country @ University of Iowa Ashton Course
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