

COMING UP NEXT
MAY AND END OF YEAR 2025
We are wishing you and your families are beautiful Mothering Sunday,
as you enjoy a day filled with love, laughter and family fun!
SERVICE HOUR PROGRAM
Due to our summer campus construction project, we will have limited access to
our campus and service opportunities for families. We are encouragingour PPK8
families to complete their 24-25 service hour commitment by the end of May, 2025.
It is mandatory that all returning Franklin Academy families complete the
Student Registration process for the 25-26 school. Without completing the process,
parents/guardians will not have access to use our PowerSchool resource.
πΆ A Celebration of Sound β Franklin Music Concert
Join us for an evening of musical excellence on Monday, May 13 at 7:00 PM as our talented student performers take the stage!
π€ Featuring performances by:
- Franklin Concert Choir (Grades 3β6/MYP Y1)
- Franklin Concert Choir (Grades 7β8/MYP Y3)
- Franklin MYP Instrumental Ensemble
π Location: The Performance Theatre
3300 South University Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
ποΈ Reserve your seats by scanning the QR code on the flyer or visiting the link provided. You will not want to miss this showcase of talent, passion, and Franklin pride.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 07:00 PM
Nova Southeastern University, South University Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
ATHLETICS PROGRAM
β½ π CHEER & SOCER TRYOUT EVENTS π β½
- Calling all rising student athletes!
- Tryout events are right around the corner for the 2025β2026 Cheer and Soccer teams.
- Students must be fully registered on Aktivate and submit all required paperwork before participating.
- No paperwork = no play.
π£ CHEER TRYOUT EVENT | Grades 2β7
Student athletes must attend both tryout event days to be considered for our teams.
Teams: Poms, Competitive JV, Competitive Varsity.
π Required: Physical evaluation, permission & insurance forms
Tryout event will end at 5:30pm.
Questions? Contact Coach Sasso at sasso.stephanie@franklin-academy.org
Monday, May 12, 2025, 03:00 PM
π£ CHEER TRYOUT EVENT | Grades 2β7
Student athletes must attend both tryout event days to be considered for our teams.
Teams: Poms, Competitive JV, Competitive Varsity.
π Required: Physical evaluation, permission & insurance forms.
Tryout event will end at 5:30pm.
Questions? Contact Coach Sasso at sasso.stephanie@franklin-academy.org
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 03:00 PM
β½ SOCCER TRYOUT EVENT | GRADES 4-7/MYP Y2
Male and female student athletes may attend this tryout event.
π All tryouts at Franklin Academy-Pembroke Pines, 18800 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33029
π Dress code: Athletic wear, shin guards, cleats.
π Required: Physical evaluation, permission & insurance forms.
Tryout event will end at 5pm.
Questions? Contact oach Sasso at sasso.stephanie@franklin-academy.org
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 03:00 PM
β½ SOCCER TRYOUT EVENT | GRADES 4-7/MYP Y2
Female student athletes may attend this tryout event.
π All tryouts at Franklin Academy-Pembroke Pines, 18800 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33029
π Dress code: Athletic wear, shin guards, cleats.
π Required: Physical evaluation, permission & insurance forms.
Tryout event will end at 8:10am.
Questions? Contact Coach Sasso at sasso.stephanie@franklin-academy.org
Let the games being!
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 07:00 AM
β½ SOCCER TRYOUT EVENT | GRADES 4-7/MYP Y2
Male student athletes may attend this tryout event.
π All tryouts at Franklin Academy-Pembroke Pines, 18800 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33029
π Dress code: Athletic wear, shin guards, cleats.
π Required: Physical evaluation, permission & insurance forms.
Tryout event will end at 5pm.
Questions? Contact Coach Sasso at sasso.stephanie@franklin-academy.org
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 03:00 PM
LET THE GAMES BEGIN!
Lost and Found items are available for pickup by PPK8 famiies on Tursday May 15, 2025,
and Friday May 16, 2025, between 8:45am and 1:45pm, outside of our our offices!
Eligible MYP students that would like to audition for Drama and/or Chorus
next year must submit their audition request by Thursday May 15, 2025!
- Grade 5 students are scheduled to take their State Science assessment on Tuesday May 13, 2025.
- Eligible Grades 8/MYP Y3 students are scheduled to take their Biology EOC assessment on Tuesday May 13, 2025.
- Grade 3 students are scheduled to take their FAST Math assessment on Wednesday May 14, 2025.
- Grade 7/MYP Y2 students are scheduled to take their Civics assessment on Wednesday May 14, 2025.
- Eligible Grades 6, 7 and 8/MYP Y1, 2 and 3 students are scheduled to take their FAST Math, Algebra or Geometry assessment on Thursday May 15, 2025.
π© 3RD GADE LIVING MUSEUM π©
Attendance is by Invitation Only.
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 08:45 AM
Quarter 4 Clubs will continue to be held throughout the
month of May, but will wrap up on Thursday May 22, 2025.
MEMORIAL DAY
- In observance of Memorial Day, our school will be CLOSED on Monday, May 26, 2025.
- Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, and our offices will reopen.
Monday, May 26, 2025, 07:00 AM
π MYP Y3 PROMOTION CEREMONY
ποΈ Tickets
- Each Grade 8/MYP Y3 family will receive 2 free tickets.
- Families can purchase up to 2 more tickets via Wufoo.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 10:00 AM
Miramar Cultural Center, Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL, USA
GRADE 5 GLOW PARTY
Our rising middle schoolers are going to be celebrating in styleβwith music, games, and everything that glows!
Monday, Jun 2, 2025, 07:00 AM
LAST OF SCHOOL | EARLY RELEASE
- K-5 students will be 'early released' @ 11:15 AM and MYP at @12:15 PM.
- Our offices will be closed at 12:50PM.
Tuesday, Jun 3, 2025, 11:15 AM
Stay informed and start planning ahead!
Franklin Academy - Pembroke Pines
Building Better People, Every Day
Website: https://ppk8.franklin-academy.org/
Location: 18800 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
Phone: 954-703-2294
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FranklinAcademyCharter
Twitter: @FranklinCharter