The Latest from L'Etoile

Dear Franklin Academy Families,

Happy Friday! We are hope to see everyone tomorrow at our Fall Festival. There are still some Truck or Treat spots available if you’re interested—please check out the flyers below for more details.

I want to take a moment to congratulate our Girls Varsity Volleyball team for making it to the championship game yesterday! It was an incredibly close match that went to three sets, and I can honestly say it was one of the best games I’ve ever seen. These girls showcased hard work, dedication, and an inspiring never-give-up attitude throughout the season. Coming in 2nd place is an outstanding achievement, and we are so very proud of them! Let’s celebrate their efforts and accomplishments!

Here are a few important reminders for the week ahead:

• Staff SHOUT OUT: A huge thank you to everyone who has submitted a Staff SHOUT OUT! If you haven’t had the chance, please take a moment to complete the survey each week to help us recognize our amazing staff members. Click here.

• Health and Safety Concern: We’ve noticed some students bringing perfume to school and spraying it in certain classrooms. Despite previous discussions about the serious impact this can have on individuals with asthma—especially given that some of our staff and students have severe cases—this behavior has continued. Starting Monday, October 21st, we ask that all students come to school without any scented products, including perfume, cologne, or deodorant (stick deodorant is allowed). Please discuss this matter with your child to reinforce the importance of respecting our community and the health of others. Thank you for your understanding and support in creating a safe and positive environment for all.

• Book Fair: Don’t miss out on our Book Fair, full of Goosebumps! It ends on Wednesday, October 23rd. See flyers below for more information.

• Spirit Week: The Make Up Spirit Week flyer has been updated!

• Report Cards: Report cards are being issued today. Parents of Kindergartners, please check your child’s backpack. For Grades 1-8, you will receive them through PowerSchool and via email. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s teacher.

Have a wonderful weekend, and we hope to see you tomorrow for our Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat!

Thank you for your continued support!

All the Best,

Mrs. L'Etoile

AM and PM Carline Reminder:

• Please pull all the way up when in carline. This helps reduce wait times for all families.
• Stay in your lane and do not cut the line.
• We kindly request that you do not park your vehicles on Military Trail or Miner Road during dismissal times. This is crucial for the safety of everyone involved and to prevent traffic congestion that can lead to accidents.

Please know that our procedures are in place for the safety of all students, parents, and staff. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Red Ribbon Week is coming up Oct. 23rd to 31st. “The mission of the Red Ribbon Campaign® is to present a unified and visible commitment towards the creation of a drug-free America.”Go to https://www.redribbon.org/ for lots more information, resources, and talking points with your kids.

We will be doing daily activities with our students to raise awareness. On Tuesday Oct. 29th we will have a dress out day. Students in grade 2, 4, 6, 8: wear red shirts and uniform bottoms to participate in the Red Ribbon Photo Contest. Students in grade Kindergarten, 1, 3, 5, 7: wear white shirts and uniform bottoms. We will share the picture with you in the following newsletter!

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.

As a reminder, the Showcase of Schools is coming up next week on Tuesday, October 22 from 4-8 PM at the South Florida Fairgrounds. High schools offering Choice Programs, District representatives, and community organizations will be present to provide information regarding Choice and Career Academy Options for the FY26 school year.

Location: The Expo Center at the South Florida Fairgrounds

Date: Tuesday, October 22nd

Time: 4 pm-8pm

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.

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.

10/15-10/25- Book Fair

10/23- Philly Grill Spirit Night

10/23-10/31- Red Ribbon Week

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

11/5- No School/Offices Open

11/8- Veteran's Day Ceremony

11/15- Interim Report Cards Issued

11/25-11/27- No School/Offices Open

11/28-11/29- No School/Offices Closed

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

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7882 South Military Trail, Boynton Beach, FL 33463

561-767-4700

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