The Latest from L'Etoile

Dear Franklin Academy Families,

We had an exciting week here at Franklin Academy with our IB Evaluation Visit, and it was truly inspiring to see our staff, students, and families come together to share our vision and showcase all the incredible IB learning happening across our campus. A huge shout-out goes to our amazing IB Coordinator, Mrs. Francese, for her dedication and hard work in shaping our IB program into what it is today — thank you for all you do!

Important dates and Information:

Need Service Hours?

Join us for a Campus Clean-Up on Saturday, May 3rd from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
You can earn up to 3 service hours while helping us keep our beautiful campus looking its best. We hope to see you there!

STAR and FAST Spring Assessments
We are so proud of our Kindergarten students who have completed their STAR testing — way to go! Our first graders began their assessments today and will wrap up on Monday. Please be sure to check the testing schedule in this week’s newsletter to help your child be prepared and finish the year strong.

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week – May 5th–9th
Get ready to help us celebrate our "Wicked Oz-Some Teachers and Staff!" You’ll find a flyer in the newsletter with ways your child can show their appreciation and join in on the fun.

Last Day for Personal Checks – April 30
A friendly reminder that April 30 is the last day we will accept personal checks for the school year.

Mother’s Day Bundt Cakes – $6
Celebrate the amazing women in your life while supporting our Student Government Association! Details for ordering are in the flyer linked in the newsletter.

Staff Shout-Outs
If a staff member has positively impacted your child’s life, please consider submitting a Staff Shout-Out. A few kind words can go a long way and mean so much!

Thank you for being such a vital and caring part of our school community. Have a wonderful weekend!

All the Best,

Mrs. L’Etoile

As we celebrate the season of love, we invite you to take a moment to recognize the hard work and dedication of our amazing Franklin staff. Please fill out the form above to give a shout-out to a staff member who has made a positive impact on your child’s education. Your feedback is essential in recognizing our team’s efforts and helps motivate them to continue making a difference in our students' lives. By sharing your positive experiences, you contribute to fostering a supportive and encouraging learning environment for all.

Thank you for your continued partnership in your child’s education and for helping us celebrate the incredible work of our staff!

Please note that April 30th will be the last day we will accept personal checks for the school year. After this date, all payments must be made via online or money order.

Interim Reports will be distributed next week on Friday, May 2nd. Please be sure to regularly check your child’s academic progress in PowerSchool, as low grades are often the result of missing or incomplete assignments.

Many teachers—especially in middle school core subjects—are proactively sending emails home to notify families of missing work and to support students who may be struggling.

If your child has missed an assessment, we encourage you to reach out directly to their teacher to arrange a time to make it up.

As always, if you need assistance supporting your child academically, don’t hesitate to connect with their teacher. Our staff is committed to helping every student succeed!

For incoming 9th graders, please check out the Freshman Open House at Santaluces Community High School will be held on Wednesday, April 30 from 6:00-7:45 PM.

Looking for the perfect way to show appreciation for a special woman in your life? Surprise them with a delicious individual bundt cake—just in time for Mother’s Day!

All proceeds support our SGA, and cakes will be delivered on Friday, May 9th.

For more details, check out the flyer below and place your order here: Order Now – $6 Each

April is National Volunteer Month, and we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the incredible families who dedicate their time and effort to support our school. Your generosity, commitment, and willingness to lend a helping hand make Franklin Academy the best it can be!

Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students and staff—we truly appreciate you!

As we approach the end of the school year, we’re excited for our upcoming End-of-Year Carnival, a special event designed to celebrate students who have demonstrated positive behavior throughout the quarter. This carnival serves as a Quarterly Behavior Celebration, recognizing students who uphold our school’s expectations and values.

As a reminder, per our school’s protocol, students who have been suspended or have received four or more infractions this quarter will not be eligible to participate in this event.

We encourage you to have a conversation with your child about the importance of making good decisions, demonstrating self-control, and following our Core Values so that all students can enjoy this exciting celebration together.

Thank you for your continued support in fostering a respectful and responsible school community!

4/26- Campus Tour on Saturday, April 26th at 10:00 am

5/2- Interim Report Cards Issued

5/3- Campus Tour on Saturday, May 3rd at 10:00 am

5/5-Cap and Gown Pictures for grades K, 5 & 8

5/10- Cap & Gown Picture Day (grades K, 5 and 8)

5/14- Dress Down Day (Fee $15.00- Flyer below)

5/15- McTeacher Night

5/20- Dessert with Admin

5/24- Graduation for grades Kindergarten , 5th and 8th

5/26- No School/ Offices Closed

5/29- Quarter 4 Celebration- End of Year Carnival

5/30- Early Release day/ Last Day of School (No Aftercare)

First-time Portal Users: To Access the Volunteer Portal, you are required to complete a one-time “Volunteer Application”. Once the application is approved, you will receive an email with instructions on the next steps, including a link to setup your portal password. All information will remain confidential.

Returning Portal Users: Click HERE to sign in.

Franklin families can access their child(ren)'s username and password via the website based Parent Portal of PowerSchool. The information can be found by clicking "Student ID's" on the left-hand side and looking under "student credentials". These credentials allow students to access clever, which connects students to curriculum materials (like HMH, Go Math, iXL, progress learning...etc), google classroom, PowerSchool, and more.

For a more detailed parent tutorial on how to access the Parent Portal of PowerSchool and look up student credentials, please click here to view this short interactive video tutorial.

April Learner Profile Attribute of the Month- Knowledgeable and Reflective

School-Home Connection: How can parents help develop the attributes at home.

Students who are KNOWLEDGEABLE have explored relevant and significant concepts and can remember what they have learned. They can draw on this knowledge and apply it in new situations.

How can parents help to develop students who are Knowledgeable at home?

• Encourage your child to read books at home that correspond with the topics being covered in school. In particular, books in their mother tongue will help your child make more meaningful, lasting connections to what is being taught in their classroom in English.

• Ask your child about what they are learning in school and engage them in conversations about it:

• “Why do you think that is an important thing to know about?”

• “Can you think of anything happening in the world today that might be similar to that aspect of History?”

• “You’re learning about pulleys and gears at school? This reminds me of your simple machines unit in grade 2... have you noticed any similarities? How is what you’re learning different?”

• Foster any area that your child expresses an interest in with books and activities, but also be sure to encourage them to explore other areas.

• Encourage your child to become familiar with current events and to read the newspaper and watch the news when appropriate.

Students who are REFLECTIVE know what they are good at and what they’re not. They try to think about these things, and they make changes where they can. They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and consider their personal strengths and weaknesses in a constructive manner.

How can parents help to develop students who are Reflective at home?

• Spend some time reviewing your child’s report card with them. They should have the opportunity to look at this document and consider it as well. Discuss it with them and truly consider their thoughts on their strengths and areas for improvement.

• Consider the goals that your child could set for the next term. Make a list not only of the goals, but of specific actions that can be taken to achieve these goals. You might want to list action that your child will take independently as well as action parents will take to support

  them. For example, if one of the goals your child sets for herself is to improve her writing, her action might be to keep a journal and write in it for at least 10 minutes each night. As a parent, you might decide that the two of you will participate in shared writing, for 30 minutes

  each week and produce a book of narratives together.

Mrs. Ward's PYP 3 class was introduced to their new unit on government- what government is, the difference between federal and state, and the important documents that our founding fathers created. The provocation was to play “Chinese Checkers” without, then with rules and observe/record the behavior. After reflecting on the information, they discussed what would happen if communities did not have rules to follow for the common good of all people.

A PYP 4 student from Boynton Beach proudly represented Franklin Academy at Engineer It 2025. Matthew had the opportunity to explore and showcase his love for the field. He took part in the classic Egg Drop challenge as well as the "Fly It" event, where he designed a paperclip airplane and competed to see whose design could fly the farthest. One of the highlights was meeting a former CEO of Apple John Sculley.

We are excited to announce that Franklin Academy is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year, with the goal of achieving full enrollment at each grade level. To support this effort, we are launching a Parent Referral Program and encourage all of our current families to help spread the word and refer new families to our school.

By participating, families can earn service hours for each referred family that attends a campus tour. Additionally, new families will be entered into a drawing for a free Franklin uniform set upon enrollment.

Here’s how you can get involved:

• Pick up referral postcards at the front office or access digital copies on our website and in our weekly newsletter.
• Share the postcards in person, via social media, text, or email.
• Encourage referred families to attend a campus tour with completed materials.

Franklin Academy is known for its high academic standards, consistently exceeding district and state performance benchmarks. With our dedicated teachers, small class sizes, and unique IB World School designation, we ensure that your child receives the best possible education.

Thank you for being an integral part of our community and for helping us grow and strengthen the Franklin family!

Fortify FL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows students to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials.

QUICK AND EASY SAFETY TIP SUBMISSION

By accessing Fortify FL, students can provide a description of the threat, share pics, and videos and optionally submit their contact information. Submissions can be anonymous or non-anonymous. Submitting a tip is quick and easy using our mobile app or website.

All Franklin Academy students have access to Fortify FL via their Clever portal dashboard.

https://www.franklin-academy.org/fortifyfl

Please review the list below of who to contact when certain questions/concerns arise.

Dash Pass-:Please ensure that you have an active Dash Pass account and it is working upon arrival on campus. Any Dash pass questions, please contact Ms. Huelsman at huelsman.tina@franklin-academy.org

Service Hours: Please ensure that you have a Raptor account to log your parent volunteer hours. Any questions please contact Ms. Dowdell at dowdell.alexandria@franklin-academy.org

Transportation: All transportation inquires should be directed to Ms. Huelsman at huelsman.tina@franklin-academy.org

Clever Access: If you are experiencing difficulties with your Clever account, please contact Ms. Plummer at plummer.danielle@franklin-academy.org

Family Tech Guide

Power School Access: If you are experiencing difficulties with your Power School account, please contact Ms. Atway at atway.faten@franklin-academy.org

Our office hours for in-person assistance are as follows:

Office Hours: 8:45 AM - 1:45 PM

Additionally, you can reach us by phone at any time during the following hours:

Phone Hours: 8:00 AM -4:30 PM

No School/ Office Open Holiday Hours: 8 am-3:00 pm

What's on the menu?

Connecting to your online lunch account. for snacks and ice cream.

Adding funds to your student's account

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