Congratulations to our Kindergarten student, Ellie S., who won 1st prize in this year's Fire Prevention Week Poster Contest!
Winning posters of all Fire Prevention Week artists are on display until Wednesday, October 16, in the main lobby area of the new Charles F. Dodge City Center, located at 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025. The City Center hours are Monday through Thursday from 7 am until 6 pm.
In addition, during the Commission Meeting on Wednesday, October 16, at 6:30 pm, winning artists will receive their award.
Kite Cart
K-5 students can redeem their Quarter 1 Kite cash at the Kite Cart on Tuesday, October 15th! Small novelty items and treats will be available for purchase with Q1 Kite Cash.
Middle School Athletics
Please visit our website to access the calendar section for all MYP Basketball games that will be played this season. Game dates, locations and times are all subject to change. Some opponents charge a fee for spectators to enter and enjoy the game.
'Socktober'
There are approximately 600,000 homeless people in the United States, and a small act of love can make a huge difference. As winter approaches, socks are oftentimes the item most needed. Socktober is an initiative which addresses this need and strives to make a change in the community. During the month of October, students can bring in at least one package of new socks to their homeroom class for donation. To create awareness of the campaign, every Wednesday in the month of October will be“Wacky Wednesday,” where students are encouraged to wear their craziest socks.
Quarter 1 Clubs End
Our campus Q1 clubs end on Wednesday, October 16th. Elementary and MYP students will be dismissed from the bus side at the conclusion of each club.
Early Release Day!
Thursday, October 17, is an 'early release day' for all students. Elementary students will be dismissed at 11:15 am and MYP students at 12:15 pm. Students picked up late will have $1 per minute charge placed in their PowerSchool account. Late fees may be paid by personal check or money order made payable to Franklin Academy. We thank you for adhering to the dismissal policies outlined in our Parent-Student Handbook.
No School For Students
On Friday, October 18, there will be no school for students. Our office hours will be limited for in-person and telephone assistance due to mandatory staff meetings.
Service Hours- Volunteers
Thank you Franklin Academy families for committing to perform service hours for our school. Since the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year, over 1750 volunteers have served as volunteers for our campus and over 2400 service hours have been performed. We appreciate your participation in the Service Hour program and all you do for Franklin Academy.
Students that were absent or did not attend our campus for our original Picture Day in September, or families that ordered their child's portrait package and would like their child to re-take their picture, should do so on Wednesday, October 23rd. Original portrait packages should be returned to the Fox-Mar photographer on Make-up Day so that a new picture can be taken. PE uniforms are prohibited to be worn for the picture. Only regular uniform should be worn, no exceptions.
Trustworthinessisbeing honest and reliable, always doing what you say you’ll do and having the courage to do the right thing. Build a good reputation. Be loyal– stand by your family, friends, school, and country. Don’t deceive, cheat or steal.
IB Learner Attribute: Principled
Principled is acting with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. It is taking responsibility for actions and the consequences that accompany them.
Character Counts! Ceremony
Thursday, Oct. 24th, 8:45am
18800 Pines Boulevard
Pembroke Pines, FL
The Character Trait of the month of October is TRUSTWORTHINESS for our elementary students and our IB Learner Profile Attribute is PRINCIPLED for our middle school students.
Nominated elementary students that exhibit the Character Trait of the month will be recognized at our ceremony on October 24th. Our MYP students will be celebrated separately.
Families of students being recognized will be notified by invitation.
Our first academic quarter of the school year will be ending soon, and Q1 reports cards will be sent electronically to our families on Friday, October 25th.
Quarter 2 Clubs
Q2 clubs will begin on October 28th for eligible students only.
