


Franklin News
February 17, 2023
FEBRUARY IB ATTRIBUTE OF THE MONTH-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.
REMINDER
Please remember that Franklin Academy is a NO CASH school.
The boys basketball teams will play their last game at our campus on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 4:30 PM. The cost for students to attend is $5 if arriving with a parent before 4:00 PM. Otherwise, the cost is $10. You can click this link to prepay. If you pay at the door, you must pay with a credit card.
NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED.
The girls soccer team will play the Championship Game against Franklin Academy Boynton Beach on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Trinity school on Military Trail, PBG at 4:00 PM. Trinity School is charging $2 at the door (no pre-purchase).
KINDNESS CHALLENGE WEEKEND INCENTIVE
THIRD GRADE PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT: THIRD-GRADE PROMOTION CRITERIA
MYP PE UNIFORM REMINDER
Per the Parent/Student Handbook, Franklin Academy PE Uniforms are required to be worn during PE for MYP scholars.
Students are to change into their uniform prior to the start of PE class.
Starting Tuesday, February 21, 2023, scholars who are not wearing the Franklin PE uniform will be considered not dressed for participating. This status will mean your scholar is unable to participate in PE and a will receive a zero for that day.
If you ordered a PE uniform, you can provide proof that your scholar's uniform has been purchase, and your scholar will then be allowed to participate in PE with appropriate alternative clothing (no leggings, spandex shorts or sleeveless shirts) until the Franklin uniform arrives.
THE KINDNESS CHALLENGE
SWEETHEART DANCE-SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2023
PYP
CLICK HERE OR CLICK THE FLYER BELOW TO PAY THE DANCE FEE
Ticket sales end TOMORROW, Saturday, February 18, 2023.
ONLY credit card or check will be accepted at the door. NO CASH!
Chick-fil-A and Tropical Sno will accept all forms of payment.
Dress to Impress! Jeans are acceptable.
MYP
CLICK HERE OR CLICK THE FLYER BELOW TO PAY THE DANCE FEE
Ticket sales end TOMORROW, Saturday, February 18, 2023.
ONLY credit card or check will be accepted at the door. NO CASH!
Chick-fil-A and Tropical Sno will accept all forms of payment.
Dress to Impress! Jeans are acceptable.
BLACK HISTORY SHOWCASE-MYP SCHOLARS
CURRENT FOURTH GRADE, ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING THE 2023-2024 SAFETY PATROL?
PAPER ACADEMIC SUPPORT-GRADES 5-8
PAPER: FRANKLIN ACADEMY'S NEWEST ONLINE TUTORING SUPPORT
FOR SCHOLARS IN GRADES 5-8.
REMINDERS
SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY!
Please remember to use the crosswalk when walking from the parking lot to the school door.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Cell phones must be turned off and in backpacks at all times while scholars are on campus. In addition, smartwatches are not permitted to be worn during school hours. They must be left in backpacks while on campus.
COLD WEATHER ATTIRE
Non-Franklin outerwear is NOT permitted to be worn unless the temperature is 40 degrees or below. Scholars ARE permitted to wear a white or navy long sleeve shirt under their uniform shirt. Black or navy leggings are also permitted to be worn under uniform skirts.
CONDUCT SCORES
Each week, your K-8 scholar will receive a weekly conduct score to open the line of communication between home and school. This information will help you have meaningful conversations with your scholar and their teacher about their conduct. Conduct scores do NOT carry a grade weight or any value toward final grade calculations.
Conduct scores can be viewed in PowerSchool after 5PM on Fridays!
Here is where to view your scholar's conduct score(s):
Grades K-3: Log into PowerSchool and click on Homeroom for Q3.
Grades 4-8: Log into PowerSchool and click on each class for Q3.
4/0 Behavior very constructive to learning
3/0 Behavior generally supportive of learning
2/0 Behavior detrimental to own learning
1/0 Behavior detrimental to own learning/or learning of others
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.
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
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Twitter: @FranklinCharter