The Latest from L'Etoile

Dear Franklin Academy Families,

Thank you so much for the birthday wishes! Your thoughtfulness made the day extra special. I am greateful to have you and your child(ren) in my life.

We hope you have a wonderful weekend ahead! We have some exciting events coming up this month, so please take a few minutes to look over this week’s newsletter. Here are a few important reminders and updates:

• Congratulations to our JV Girls Volleyball Team for winning the Championship game on Tuesday!

• Lost and Found: We’ve collected many items in our lost and found. Any remaining items will be donated or discarded as of Wednesday, October 9th.

• Spirit Week: Next week is Spirit Week! Be sure to check out the flyer for more information on each day's theme.

• Quarter 2 Clubs: We have a variety of new clubs starting this quarter! You can find all the details and register on our school website. Today is the last day to register.

• Staff SHOUT OUT:Thank you to everyone who has submitted a Staff SHOUT OUT! If you haven’t had the chance, please complete the survey each week to help us recognize our amazing staff.

• Morning Carline Reminder to Parents: To ensure everyone’s safety and minimize wait times, please arrive by 7:15 AM for Elementary drop-off. Middle School students should be dropped off at 7:45 AM unless they have an Elementary sibling. For the safety of all, please do not cut the line or pass other cars when dropping off your child(ren). Thank you for your cooperation!

• PM Carline Update: We’ve seen great improvement in both our morning and afternoon carlines—thank you! A few reminders to keep things running smoothly:
• Have your DashPass open each afternoon.
• Place your placard on the right side of the dashboard.
• Pull all the way up to minimize wait times.
• Students will walk up to your car once you're in place. With your help, we can make this process even smoother. Thank you for your cooperation!

• Uniform Reminder:We are a uniform school, and all students must wear Franklin-approved tops and bottoms purchased through iUniforms. If your child is wearing non-Franklin attire, you will be called to bring in the correct uniform. Thank you for helping us maintain our uniform policy.

Have a great weekend!

All the Best,

Mrs. L'Etoile

Please fill out the form by clicing the tab above. sharing a shout out for a Franklin Staff Member! Your feedback is crucial in helping us recognize the hard work and dedication of our staff members. By sharing your positive experiences, you not only motivate our team but also contribute to creating a more positive and nurturing learning environment for all our students. Thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child's education.

Middle School students must wear their ID at all times while on campus. If a student doesn't have their ID, a new one will be issued, and a $10 charge will be added to their account. Please ensure they have their badge each morning.

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.

AM Carline Reminder:

For our elementary school students, we have noticed that there is little to no line to drop off students at 7:15 am, which provides an excellent opportunity for a smooth and stress-free drop-off experience. To give your child ample time to settle in and be ready for the start of their classes at 7:30 am, we kindly request that you aim to arrive prior to 7:30 am. Please pull all the way up when in carline. This will help the wait time for all families in carline.

PM Carline Reminder:

For the safety of everyone involved and to prevent traffic congestion that can lead to accidents, we kindly request that you do not park your vehicles on Military Trail or Miner Road during dismissal times.

We understand that waiting can sometimes be inconvenient, but we encourage you to plan your arrival between 2:20 PM and 2:35 PM for elementary students and 3:20-3:35 for middle school students. This will not only reduce your wait time but also contribute to a safer and more organized dismissal process.Please pull all the way up when in carline. This will help the wait time for all families in carline.

Please be aware that the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) has informed us that they will be issuing fines to individuals who park on Military Trail and Miner Road. We want to avoid any unnecessary fines and, more importantly, prioritize the safety of our school community.

Your cooperation in following these parking guidelines is greatly appreciated, as it ensures the well-being of all our students and families. Together, we can create a safer and more efficient dismissal experience.

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.

10/7-10/11- FTE Week

10/10- PTO Virtual Meeting 6 pm

10/14- No School/ Teacher Planning Day

10/15-10/25- Book Fair

10/15- Start of 2nd Quarter

10/16- Unity Day- Wear Orange shirts with uniform bottoms

10/18- Report Cards Issued

10/19- Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat (more information to come soon)

10/23- Philly Grill Spirit Night

10/30- Coffee with Admin at 8:45 am virtually

10/30- Fall Picture Day (Yearbook Picture)

10/31-K-3 Character Parade

10/31- Vocab and Idiom Parade

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

October IB Learner Profile Attribute of the Month: Open-minded

Parental Support in the PYP: How you can get involved...

• Review our school’s Programme of Inquiry

• If you have an interest in or expertise related to our units. We may be able to use you as a valuable resource during one of our units of inquiry. Contact the IB Coordinator Yamile Francese- francese.yamile@franklin-academy.org

• Ask your child about the theme, central idea, and concepts into which they are inquiring… show interest in their units of inquiry.

• Encourage your children to “discover” rather than telling them answers. This will foster lifelong self-efficacy that will benefit them both inside and outside of school.

• Bring the IB Learner Profile home by incorporating the language of the ten attributes. Complete the "I See IB" forms.

• Foster independence in your child by supporting them with school projects and in problem-solving interactions with others, versus doing the work for them. This will give them the confidence needed to thrive and grow.

PYP 1 had a special presentation from the local police department about rules and laws. This presentation linked into their unit 2 planner

"Who We Are".

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

What's on the menu?

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

Adding funds to your student's account

Franklin Academy, Boynton Beach Campus

Building Better People Every Day

7882 South Military Trail, Boynton Beach, FL 33463

561-767-4700

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