March 2024
Please click on this link to access our March 2024 Parent Calendar for your convenience.
For March our focus within the Character Counts framework is on Respect for our elementary students. We will instill and exemplify this month's trait on campus by reflecting upon the definition that 'students follow the Golden Rule. They are courteous and considerate in their interactions with others. They are accepting of others’ differences, and thoughts. They deal peacefully with their personal emotions and the emotions of others'.
Our IB Learner Profile for our MYP students is being an Inquirer. We will guide our students to embody and understand this trait, as Inquirers show “I love to learn.”
Students develop a natural curiosity of studies by acquiring the skills necessary to conduct inquiry, research, and independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and seek more information on topics that interest them.
CHARACTER STAR ASSEMBLY
Wednesday, Mar 20, 2024, 08:45 AM
MARCH 6
- You are invited to join us for our Black History Month Celebration on Wednesday, March 6th, 2024, 6pm!
- Our presale ticket sale ends on Monday March 4th, 2024, however, guests can purchase tickets at the door for $8 via credit card only.
- As a reminder, Franklin is a NO CASH school.
The event promises to be an inspiring evening filled with cultural festivities!
Delicious food will be available for purchase, including a Chick-fil-A kiosk.
On Sunday March 10th, 2024, Daylight Savings Time begins!
At 2am clocks will 'spring forward 1 hour!
Eligible students may dress down appropriately on Monday March 11th, 2024!
Please include your child's name and grade on the memo line of the check.
Please purchase your tickets together if you would like to be seated together.
International Women's Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality. The campaign theme for International Women's Day 2024 is Inspire Inclusion. When we inspire others to understand and value women's inclusion, we forge a better world.
And when women themselves are inspired to be included, there's a sense of belonging, relevance, and empowerment. Collectively, let's forge a more inclusive world for women.
In honor of International Women's Day, students are invited to wear the colors of
Women's History Month: purple, green and white (with uniform bottoms) on
Friday March 8th, 2024. #IWD2024 #InspireInclusion
ACADEMIC CAMP
Academic Camp for Grades 3-8/MYP Y3 will end on Thursday March 14th, with the exception of one make up session for 4th grade students, that will be held on held on Tuesday March 19th, 2024.
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS
- The last day of our Quarter 3 Clubs is Friday, March 15th, 2024.
- Q4 Club Registration began at 7pm on Wednesday March 13th, 2024, and will close at 11:45pm on Monday March 18th, 2024.
- Visit the link below to register for Q4 Clubs!
#ArtDepartmentFundraiser #SupportCreativity
Rev up for a sparkling cause! Our My Eco Car Wash fundraiser, begins on Saturday March 9th, 2024, and ends on Tuesday April 9th, 2024. Thus fundraiser will benefit our arts department.
Every wash counts towards supporting creativity and innovation in our school.
Don't miss out – use code 5012 to contribute and make a splash for the arts!
Our Career Day is scheduled for Thursday March 14th, 2024.
Our presenters will inspire our students to be professionals in various fields,
as they share their expertise and experiences with our school.
Their careers will ignite curiosity and fuel ambitions in your children.
CALLING ALL ARTISTS!
Our Visual Arts Department will guide students in creating posters that reflect their perspectives on mental health. Selected artwork will represent Franklin Academy PPK8 in the
BCPS Mental Health Awareness Poster Contest, empowering students to share their voices and contribute to mental health advocacy. All submitted pieces will be displayed in school
throughout May for Mental Health Awareness Month, showcasing our commitment
to fostering understanding and support for mental wellness.
#MindYourMentalHealth
GRADES 5-8/MYP Y3 STUDENTS ONLY!
Our third quarter of the 23-24 school year will end on Thursday March 21st, 2024,
and this will be an 'early release day' for all students. K-5 students will be dismissed at 11:15am
and MYP at 12:15pm that day. K-5 students picked up after 11:45 am will incur a
$1 per minute late fee for every minute until the student is picked up.
MYP late fee charges begin accruing after 12:45 pm.
The latest a student can be released that day for an 'earlier' dismissal is 10:45 am.
Spring Break begins when school is out on Thursday March 21st, 2024!
We will have limited office assistance on Thursday March 21st, 2024,
and Friday March 22nd, 2024, due to mandatory staff trainings.
There is no school for students on Monday March 25th, 2024,
until Monday April 1st, 2024, when classes resume for students
and when the fourth academic quarter of this school year begins!
Our offices will be available for in-person assistance at 8am until 2pm on Monday
thru Thursday of Spring Break! Our offices will be closed on Friday March 29th, 2024!
The last quarter of the 23-24 academic year will begin on Monday April 1st, 2024,
and end on Monday June 10th, 2024, when Summer Break begins!
- Eligible Grade 4 students will enjoy a field trip to Everglades Exploration on in March, 2024!
- Eligible Grade 7/MYP Y2 students will take a field trip tp the Epcot Center this month!
Listed event dates are subject to change.
Classes Resume | Monday April 1st, 2024
Literati Book Fair Begins | Monday April 1st, 2024
World Autism Day | Tuesday April 2nd, 2024
Literati Book Fair Ends | Friday April 5th, 2024
Q4 Clubs Begin | Monday April 8th, 2024
No School for Student | Wednesday April 10th, 2024
Franklin Family Day at Marlins Stadium | Saturday April 13th, 2024
Q3 Report Cards Issued | Tuesday April 16th, 2024
Grade 8/MYP Y3 Cap & Gown Photos | Tuesday April 16th, 2024
Art & Multicultural Show & Empty Bowls Event | Tuesday April 16th, 2024
Early Release Day | Wednesday April 17th, 2024
Earth Day | Monday April 22nd, 2024
Character Counts Assembly | Wednesday April 24th, 2024
Q4 Clubs End | Friday May 31st, 2024
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