Happy June!

I call this the tale of two boxes of Tide laundry detergent….

When I started in education, some two decades ago, I would end every summer with a trip to Costco to stock up on toilet paper, candy for students, and Tide laundry detergent. I knew once the school year started, finding the time to go to Costco was not a luxury (as silly as it sounds) in time that I could afford. Two decades later, I know that two boxes of Tide equates to one school year. Today, I just finished my second box of Tide. With it, comes the realization that I don’t need to “stock up” anymore-time management is no longer a burning issue in my life…wow. Here comes retirement!

As a person who has worked full time since I was 14, I am entering a new era-no job. I have been home on bed rest for the past month-certainly not in my plans- and I have experienced the shift from 90 miles an hour to zero. I would be untruthful if I said that transition has been easy! There is, however, a light at the end of the bed rest tunnel and I look forward to reaching it.

In the meantime, the 2023-24 school year is breezing to an end. Mr. Espindola is filling in for me again, and honing his skills for his official principal takeover date of July 1. I know that I am leaving Franklin in good hands. The ever-capable Mrs. Carroll is there as Andrew’s wingman and they are a great team.

I would like to thank my wonderful staff for all their hard work and dedication to their craft. I would like to thank all the families for allowing me to be involved in helping to grow your children. And, lastly, I wish all my family at Franklin the very best in the years to come. I am grateful for all the experiences you gave me.

This is Anderson, signing out.

Bless you all

Sherry

• First Day of School, Thursday, August 22nd
  
• 6th grade orientation, Tuesday, August 13th

Franklin is so proud! Sierra Clark, our Read 180 teacher has been nationally recognized with the 180 Award in Read 180!

The 180 Educator Awards celebrate outstanding teachers who, through unwavering dedication, open new doors to academic success for their students. These exceptional educators inspire their students to overcome personal and academic obstacles, making a profound impact on their lives and learning journeys.

Sierra's commitment to her students and her exceptional teaching methods have set her students up to find continued success through the skills learned in her class. This award is a testament to her hard work, passion, and dedication to education. Her ability to connect with and inspire her students to make growth in literacy has truly made a difference in their academic achievements and personal growth.

Congratulations Sierra!

Students recently completed their CO2 Dragster unit, design and constructing their own CO2 dragster race cars. Students and families from Wilson and Franklin Middle Schools were invited to Franklin to race their cars against each other. The top performing students won a trophy and ribbon for 1st place, and ribbons for 2nd & 3rd.

We had a great turnout for our first attempt and look forward to continuing the project and family night in the future.

2024-25 ASB President Giovanni Siino and Vice president, John Whitney

On Wednesday, June 18th, Franklin had the annual end of the year assembly. Many students were recognized with awards for their grade point averages and participation in the Franklin Follies. At the end of the assembly there were games between teachers and students. For the Hungry Hippo game, Mr. Denney and Mr. Rumble won. 7th grade won the watermelon eating contest. It was awesome to watch!

Franklin has been blessed to have these 3 women in our midst. We are sad to see them go, but happy to have worked side by side with them all these years. A huge THANK YOU to our Principal, Sherry Anderson, Math Teacher, Laurie Anderson and our Speech Language Pathologist, Stacy Dekker. We will miss you!

• We will continue with our Pick-up and Drop-off protocol from last year for those of you returning.
• 6th-grade parents this is new learning for you. Please pay attention to the routes.
• We will block the turn on 19th from Tieton. Please follow the routes below.
• Please do not come into the parking lot on 19th to drop off students.
• Student Drop off is at the arches on 19th.

Franklin Middle School Dress for Success Code

The primary responsibility for a student’s attire resides with the student and their parent(s) or guardian(s). The Yakima School District expects students to dress in a way that is appropriate for the school day or any school sponsored event. Student dress code requirements reflect fair, equitable and consistent practices for all students, while contributing to a safe and positive school climate. We believe it is one more component of preparing students for success.

Students who choose to dress inappropriately* will be asked to change. If they do not have other attire to change into, parents will be called and asked to either bring appropriate clothing or take their student home. Suspension is a viable option for students who repeatedly ignore dress code.

The following is a guideline of how to wear some articles of clothing, as well as what is viewed as unacceptable.

* Inappropriate clothing is any item deemed by administration as disruptive to the educational process, advertises illegal substances, or promotes/is identified with gangs.

Clothing must cover underwear and cover body areas from the top of one armpit to the top of the other armpit, and down to mid-thigh. Tops must have shoulder straps and be long enough to adequately cover the waistline and not expose the midriff. Jeans with rips/tears higher than mid-thigh that expose skin are not allowed ( if shorts or opaque leggings are worn underneath and cover the skin, then the jeans will be allowed)

Wear shoes that are appropriate and safe for a learning environment-including Physical Education and lots of stairs. No slippers.

Headgear- Appropriate caps and beanies are allowed if they do not cover the ears. Hoods and sunglasses may not be worn indoors.

Clothing and accessories displaying profanity, violence, discriminatory messages, sexually suggestive phrases, phrases or symbols of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs are unacceptable.

Gang related clothing, accessories, symbolism, or jewelry is everchanging and not tolerated. This includes gang symbolism, graffiti, and Old English writing. Gang graffiti drawn or worn on the person, in notebooks, folders, papers, backpacks, or hats will lead to a gang contract and further discipline. We collaborate with the Yakima Police Dept to update changes in gang related apparel. We publish the changes in our newsletter. At this time, the following have been designated as gang related and are not allowed:

• Old English Writing
• The New York Yankee emblem
• Bandanas
• Belts, especially web belts, with the tails hanging down from the waist
• Rosaries
• Too much red or too much blue (i.e. a red sweatshirt with a different colored pant is okay; red sweatshirt with red pants is too much)

Franklin Middle School is requiring that ID badges be worn and visible every day for identification and safety purposes. This helps us easily identify students on our campus. Please make sure your students have their ID badges in their backpacks when they arrive to school every day.

Replacement ID Badges can be purchased in the Franklin office.

• ID Card $3.00
• Lanyards $2.00
• Plastic Covers $1
• Clips $1