Franklin Middle School
Weekly Update 3.17.24
Good Afternoon Franklin Families,
We have some exciting things happening this week. March 19th we will hold our 8th grade parent meeting and our Family Engagment night (Parent University) starting at 5pm. March 20th our 8th grade students will take a walk over to HYPE for the Discover your path field trip. We will close out the week with our PBIS incentive with our staff verses student basketball game.
Reminder: 8th grade field trip money for the Holocaust museum is due March 22nd. The field trip is $8.
Spring Break
Spring Break is scheduled from March 25 to March 29, 2024. During this time, students will have a break from their regular school routine to relax and recharge.
Please take note of the following details:
- Spring Break Dates: March 25-29, 2024
- School Resumes: Monday, April 1, 2024
We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Spring Break.
Important Dates
March 25-29, 2024: Spring Recess
April 1st: Track and Field try outs 2:50pm-4:30pm
April 1st and 3rd: Soccer try outs 2:50pm-4:30pm
April 5th: Last day of 3rd quarter, half day of school for students (dismissal at 11am)
April 9th: PSAT 8
April 11th: MStep
April 16th: MStep
April 24th: 5th Grade Transition Night 6:00-7:00
May 23rd: 8th Grade Cedar point trip
May 30, 2024: 8th Grade Farewell Dance 4:00-5:30
June 5th: 8th grade Farewell and Honors night at Stockmeyer Auditorium 5:30pm
June 7, 2024: Last day of School
Ice cream social
Students that made the honor roll for the 1st semester and students that had zero tardies for the month of February were celebrated with an ice cream social. Students enjoyed ice cream with their choice of toppings.
Positive Bus Referrals
Congratulations to the following students for being recognized by our transportation department for positive bus behavior.
PSAT Day
PSAT testing for 8th grade is Tuesday, April 9, 2024. 6th and 7th graders will be remote for the day.
PSAT 8 Testing for 8th-Grade Students:
Only 8th-grade students are required to report in person for PSAT 8 testing. Please ensure your child is present on this day. Students need to report to school by 7:50 AM.
Student Perception Survey for 6th and 7th-Grade Students:
Students in the 6th and 7th grades will not be attending school in person on this day. Instead, they will complete the Student Perception Survey, which will be posted on their respective Teacher's Google Classrooms on April 9, 2024.
Support and Assistance:
If students have any questions or need assistance regarding the Student Perception Survey, a Google Meet link will be available and designated staff will be available to assist.
Attendance and Survey Completion:
Attendance for 6th and 7th-grade students will be recorded through Google Classroom upon completion of the Student Perception Survey.
Google Meet Links:
The Google Meet links for 6th and 7th-grade teachers will be posted on the teacher's Google Classrooms.
Covid Tests Available
Our district has received a generous donation of COVID tests from Wayne RESA. These tests are now available at our schools for families who may need them. We want to reassure you that the availability of these tests does not indicate a rise in COVID cases within our district. Rather, it reflects our proactive approach to maintaining the health and safety of our school community.
Please note that these tests have an expiration date in September. While we hope they won't be needed, we want to ensure you're aware of this timeframe. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
Sports updates
Districk Tik Tok Videos
TikTok Videos
Follow Wayne-Westland Community Schools on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@wwcschools
Compassion Project January recognitions https://www.tiktok.com/@wwcschools/video/7332872520779042079?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7328075319805265451
Student Experiment Went to Space https://www.tiktok.com/@wwcschools/video/7333262569077067054?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7328075319805265451
Virtual Forums
Mar 12, 2024
Virtual Community Forum:
Threat Assessments and Internet Safety- Please join us for a virtual community forum on Wednesday, March 13 from 6-7 p.m. Link to PDF flyer and Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87961543561
Alternatives to Guardianship and Self Determination for students with special needs- Please join us for a virtual community forum on Wednesday, February 28 from 6-7 p.m. Link to PDF flyer and Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/s/89223197925#success
Child Tax Credit Information
The Internal Revenue Service wants to share the following information with families.
Child Tax Credit (CTC): The CTC is a credit that may reduce your tax by as much as $2,000 for each child who qualifies you for the credit. To qualify, the child must be a U.S. citizen under age 17, have a Social Security number, be claimed as a dependent on the taxpayer's tax return, and more. Use the IRS Interactive Tax Assistant tool to determine eligibility: Does My Child/Dependent Qualify for the Child Tax Credit or the Credit for Other Dependents? For more information, please see: Child Tax Credit | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)
Other Dependent Credit (ODC): The ODC is a credit that may reduce your tax by as much as $500 for each eligible dependent. The person is claimed as a dependent on your return; the person can’t be used by you to claim the CTC or Additional CTC; the person was a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. resident alien. Again, use the IRS Interactive Tax Assistant tool to determine eligibility: Does My Child/Dependent Qualify for the Child Tax Credit or the Credit for Other Dependents?
Note: The credit amount for family’s CTC or ODC may be reduced if their modified adjusted gross income (AGI) is more than $400,000 for married filing jointly filing status or $200,000 for all other filing statuses.
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): One refundable tax credit for moderate- and low-income families is the Earned Income Tax Credit. The IRS estimates there are millions of workers who qualify but don't claim the EITC - missing out on thousands of dollars every year. The EITC is as much as $3,995 when claiming one child, $6,604 when claiming two children, and $7,430 when claiming three or more children. Use the EITC Assistant to learn if you're eligible for the tax credit. For more detailed information, see Publication 596, Earned Income Credit.
Note: Adjusted gross income limits are used to qualify families for EITC.
Child and Dependent Care Credit: Taxpayers who paid someone to care for their child, spouse, or dependent so they can work, be a full-time student, or look for work may be able to reduce their tax by claiming the Child and Dependent Care Credit. The total expenses that you may use to calculate the credit may not be more than $3,000 (for one qualifying individual) or $6,000 (for two or more qualifying individuals). Use the IRS Interactive Tax Assistant tool: Am I Eligible to Claim the Child and Dependent Care Credit? For more information, please see: Publication 503, Child and Dependent Care Expenses or Topic no. 602, Child and dependent care credit | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov).
Kroger Community Awards
The Kroger Family of Companies is committed to community engagement, positive social impact and charitable giving at the national and local levels. Every community is unique, but our common goal is to partner with the neighborhoods we serve and help the people there live healthier lives.
One of the ways in which we do this is through our Kroger Community Rewards program. This program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping you do every day. Once you link your Card to an organization, all you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Shopper’s Card.
Please click the link below to select Franklin Middle School to help us continue to raise funds to support PBIS incentives, attendance incentives, field trips and more.
District Attendance Policy
Regular attendance is crucial for your child's academic success. Please make every effort to ensure your child attends school on time every day and stays throughout the whole day. Consistent attendance throughout the school day allows your child to engage in learning and maximize their educational opportunities fully.
Illness: If your child is not feeling well and cannot attend school, please notify us immediately. Students who are ill should not attend school to prevent the spread of illness to others.
Excused Absences: We understand that there may be instances when your child needs to be absent due to illness, medical appointments, family emergencies, or other legitimate reasons. Please notify the school in advance whenever possible to classify the absence as excused.
Unexcused Absences: Unexcused absences negatively impact your child's education. Absences without valid reasons will be considered unexcused, and appropriate actions may be taken per district policy.
Timely reporting of absences helps us maintain accurate attendance records and ensures that your child's absence is properly documented. Absences must be reported within 24 hours.
There are two convenient methods for reporting your child's absence to facilitate efficient communication and accurate attendance records.
You can notify your child's school through the dedicated attendance line. Please leave a detailed message stating your child's name, grade, and reason for absence.
You can report absences directly through MiStar, our secure online portal for student information. MiStar provides a user-friendly interface that allows you to submit absences.
Thank you for your ongoing support in creating a positive and productive learning environment for all our students.
Family Resource Center
Wayne-Westland Community Schools has a Family Resource Center (FRC), which provides services to any student/family enrolled in our District, free of cost. Some of the services they provide are: basic need assistance, access to over 700 local resources, Laundry Assistance Program and material items for those unable to afford them (emergency toiletries, socks/underwear, hats/gloves/scarves, etc.) They are also able to supply school supplies and backpacks year round for any WWCS student. Please contact our Family Resource Center at: 734-419-2709 or FRC@wwcsd.net. Our FRC also has a Digital Request for Services Form, which can be used to request assistance by filling out a simple form. Please contact the Family Resource Center directly with any additional questions regarding their services.
Mental Health Support
Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential service provided by Wayne-Westland Community Schools. This is a free service to students, families and staff. Care Solace helps connect individuals to mental health or substance abuse providers. They will call providers, verify insurance and help to make appointments. Contact Care Solace by calling 888-515-0595 or visiting caresolace.com/wwcsdand click “Book Appointment.” Support is available 24 hours a day 365 day a year in any language.
Contact Information
Franklin Middle School
Email: pringled@wwcsd.net
Website: https://www.wwcsd.net/schools/middle-schools/franklin-middle-school/
Location: 33555 Annapolis Street, Wayne, MI, USA
Phone: 7344192400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Franklins-Finest-Franklin-Middle-School/100068667279357/