Franklin Academy Sunrise Campus
September 25, 2023
Principal's Corner
Dear Franklin Academy Families,
Today, I would like to provide you with information about Florida Assessment of Student Thinking, or FAST testing.
The FAST assessment system replaced the old FSA assessments given in the Spring for Grades 3-10. All assessments are given on the computer and assess the state’s new grade-level standards. These standards are called the Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.).
The CSPM system will require all students in grades KG-10 to participate in three assessments, one at the beginning of the school year, one mid-year and one at the end of the school year.
The first two assessments (PM1 and PM2) are progress monitoring, which is given to better inform teachers about their students’ understanding of grade level curriculum during the school year. This will enable teachers to better align their instruction to individual student needs. PARENTS: This assessment should not become an stressful test for your child; it's only a progress monitoring test that does not determine promotion or retention.
The last administration (PM3) happens in May, and it will provide a summative score that will accurately measure student mastery of the B.E.S.T. Standards at the end of the school year. While PM1 and PM2 are for informational purposes only, PM3 will be used for school accountability.
These assessments are not graded.
Computer testing allows schools to provide results to parents quickly so they can better monitor how their children are progressing and provide support.
Parents should expect to receive the results of the first assessment during the first month of school. Your child’s result will be provided along with a comparison to other students at the same grade level. The results will indicate if your child is performing on, above or below grade level.
Please contact your child’s school/teacher if you have any questions about the assessment results.
Your child may benefit from additional reading and mathematics practice at home. Your child’s teacher can offer specific suggestions as needed.
Information about the FAST assessments along with sample items is available at the FAST assessment site under Students & Families:https://flfast.org/families.html.
Parent's Right to Know
We are a month into our 2023-2024 school year and we’re thriving! Everyone has gotten the groove of the routine and there is so much engagement in classrooms from Kindergarten through 8th!
As a parent of a scholar at Franklin Academy-Sunrise, you have the right to know the professional qualifications of the classroom teacher who instructs your child. This is a requirement for all districts that receive Title I funds. Federal law allows you to request certain information about your child’s classroom teacher. The law also requires the district to give you this information in a timely manner upon request.
Attached is the information about which you have the right to ask regarding each of your child’s classroom teachers.
If you would like to receive any of the above information, please feel free to contact our Principal, Mr. Delgado via email delgado.sergio@franklin-academy.org. You can also leave a message for him with our administrative assistants at 754-206-0850.
Thank you for your continued interest and involvement in your child’s education.
What is Paper Tutoring Services?
We understand that supporting your child's education outside of the classroom can be a challenge. That's why we have provided our students with Paper, an accessible tutoring platform designed to help your child thrive academically in grades 5-8.
What is Paper?
Paper is an online tutoring service that connects your child with experienced tutors who can provide personalized support across a wide range of subjects. Paper tutors are vetted, trained, and qualified educators. Whether your child is seeking help with math, science, language arts, or any other subject, Paper has you covered.
Key Benefits of Paper:
1. Personalized Support: Tutors work one-on-one with your child to address their unique learning needs and challenges. Students can also upload essays for review!
2. Flexible Scheduling: You can choose the tutoring sessions that best fit your child's schedule.
3. A Wide Range of Subjects: Paper offers support across various subjects and grade levels, making it suitable for students in grades 5-8.
4. Convenient Online Platform: Accessing Paper is as simple as logging in from your computer via your child’s clever account.
5. Track Progress: Paper allows you to monitor your child's progress, ensuring transparency and accountability.
If you would like some more information about Paper, please visit their Resource Library by clicking on the link below.
What's Happening on Campus
September Diversity Challenge
September Diversity Challenge Contest:
Each MYP Advisory teacher and K-5 teacher were tasked to create a poster about the holiday their class chooses. The poster explained what the holiday is, when it is celebrated and by whom. Each poster was turned in by September 16th.
We took a vote, and our winners are * (drum roll) *
Ms. Colmenares (K-2)
Ms. Alonso (3-5)
Ms. G Morrison (Year 1)
Ms. Iqbal (Year 2)
Ms. Labarca (Year 3)
Celebrating International Day of Peace on September 21st
Harlem Wizards Vs. Franklin Fury
Upcoming Events
PTO Election Meeting
September 26th, at 6:30 PM
MYP Basketball Tryouts
September 26th, 27th, and 28th
Title 1 Annual Parent Meeting
September 28th, at 6:00 PM
Storybook Character Dress-Up Day
Friday, October 13th
Picture Day
Spirit Week
- 10/9 Monday: Sports Day
- 10/10 Tuesday: Clone Day
- 10/11 Wednesday: House Day
- 10/12 Thursday: Franklin Spirit Day
- 10/13 Friday: Storybook Character Day
Come Support our Franklin Chargers!
Suspicious Activity- FortifyFL
FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows students to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials.
Don't forget to visit us on our website and follow us on social media for upcoming important dates!
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