The Latest from L'Etoile

Dear Franklin Families,

Thank you to everyone who attended our curriculum nights! It was great seeing you, and we’re glad you could spend time with your child’s teacher(s) to learn more about their academic journey.

In this week's newsletter, we are excited to introduce a Staff "SHOUT OUT" section. Please take a moment to click on the tab and fill out the form. Each week, I share the SHOUT OUTs with our staff, and your appreciation goes a long way in boosting morale!

We also had a fantastic turnout at our "Goodies with Grandparents" event today. Thank you for making it a success, and we look forward to hosting more events like this in the future.

Here are a few important reminders for this week:

• Carline Procedure: We need your support during carline in both the morning and afternoon. Please pull all the way up and remain in your vehicle. Getting out of the car poses a safety issue, and we want to ensure the safety of everyone at all times. In the morning, make sure your child is ready to exit the car with their backpack and lunchbox zipped.

• Tardy Policy Reminder: If your child is dropped off after 7:30 AM for elementary or 8:30 AM for middle school, they will be considered tardy. You will need to park and come inside to sign them in. Following this policy helps prevent disruptions to classroom learning.

• Parents/guardians of students in grades K-5 are subject to a late fee of $1.00 per minute, per student, for pickups after 2:45 PM. For grades 6-8, the late fee applies after 3:45 PM. This policy extends to all before-school, after-school, and after-hours events and activities, encompassing late pickups from after-school clubs, special events, school sponsored off-site events, and more.

  Furthermore, students with outstanding financial obligations are ineligible to participate in extracurricular activities, including but not limited to field trips, dances, athletic events, ceremonies, and after-school clubs.

• Small purses and bags: Students are required to keep small purses and bags inside their backpacks throughout the school day. Purses and bags are not permitted to be worn on the body. We encourage students to plan accordingly and manage personal items through their backpacks. This policy ensures student well-being and prevents misuse. Thank you for your support, and please reach out with any questions.
  

Have a wonderful weekend, and as always, thank you for your continued support!

All the Best,

Mrs. L'Etoile

As we continue to prioritize the safety of our students and families, we kindly ask all parents and guardians to practice safe driving and courteous behavior during drop-off and pick-up times. Please remember to be patient, follow traffic rules, and respect others as we work together to ensure a positive and secure environment for everyone.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter, and for helping us keep our school community safe.

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.

To opt in to receive text messages from Franklin Academy, please text "YES" to 79041.

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.

The 2024-2025 school year service hours begins on Monday, July 1st. The hours are from 9 am-1 pm. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Dowdell at 561-767-4700 or dowdell.alexandria@franklin-academy.org.

9/10-9/30- Charleston Wrap Fundraiser

9/13- Interim Report Cards Issued

9/18- Sky Zone Spirit Night

9/18- Dress Down Day (See Flyer)

9/24-Dessert with Admin At 6 pm virtually

10/3-No School/ Offices Closed

10/7-10/11- FTE Week

10/10- PTO Virtual Meeting 6 pm

10/14- No School/ Teacher Planning Day

10/15- Start of 2nd Quarter

10/18- Report Cards Issued

September IB Learner Profile Attribute of the Month: Courageous

What is the Primary Years Programme?

The PYP is a curriculum framework for elementary students. Like all International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes, the IB learner profile permeates all facets of school life in the PYP.

The PYP is based on the recognition of a child’s natural curiosity, creativity and ability to reflect. It generates a stimulating, challenging learning environment to nurture the whole child and foster a lifelong love of learning for all. The PYP is transdisciplinary, meaning students learn across subject areas while inquiring into big ideas.

To help welcome and/or transition students into the IB program, all Kindergarten through 5th grade students begin the school year with IB Boot Camp. The activities are designed to help seamlessly guide students into understanding the mission and experience an inquiry-based curriculum. Below are pictures of our life-long learners at work!

Source: IBO.org

Ms. Burton's Kindergarten class at Boynton Beach was so excited to go on a First Day of School Scavenger Hunt! They enjoyed seeing all of the different places in their new school including the principal's office, the nurse, and their favorite spot-the Gym! The students were so excited to meet all of their Specials teachers and coaches. Kindergarten is going to be AMAZING!

Mrs. Serraneau's Kindergarten class created their Essential Agreement during PYP Bootcamp week.

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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