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Dear Franklin Academy Families,

As the holiday season approaches, we want to take a moment to express how truly thankful and grateful we are to have you and your children as part of our Franklin Academy family. One of our main goals is to grow together as a community to help our students be the very best they can be.

We hope you enjoy a restful and joyful holiday break, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back to school on Monday, December 2nd.

A special shout-out to everyone who made our 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Feast such a success yesterday! It was a wonderful event, and we are so happy to share it with our school community.

Here are some important reminders:

• Shout Out for Gratitude: With the season of gratitude upon us, we’d love to hear who you’re thankful for! If there’s a staff member who’s made a positive impact, please give them a shout-out using the form linked below. It’s a great way to spread appreciation during this time of year.

• Quarter 3 Club Registration: Registration begins today and closes on December 20th. Please see the link below for more information and to register your child.

• PM 2 Testing Dates: Please refer to the testing schedule below for upcoming PM 2 testing dates. We will begin testing when we return from break.

• Service Hour Opportunities: Don’t forget to check the service hour opportunities listed below in our newsletter. Please be sure to complete your required service hours by December 20th.

• IXL & Amira Challenge: We have some great incentives for students participating in the IXL and Amira challenge. Encourage your child to continue using these platforms over the holiday break. Reminder: they can access the platforms on their cell phones!

• Check Your Child's Sweaters and Jackets- We’ve noticed that some students are accidentally bringing home sweaters and jackets that are not theirs. Since many items look alike, we kindly ask that you check your child’s clothing for names. If you find an item that doesn’t belong to your child, please return it to school so we can ensure it reaches the correct owner.

  Thank you very much for your cooperation!

We wish you a wonderful holiday break filled with love, relaxation, and joy. If you're traveling, stay safe! We look forward to seeing everyone back on Monday, December 2nd.

All the Best,

Mrs. L'Etoile

We would like to kindly remind everyone that cars are allowed on campus at 2:00 p.m for PM carline. Please plan to arrive at this time to help ensure a smooth and efficient process for all families.

For the safety of everyone, we ask that you avoid parking or waiting on or near campus before this time to reduce traffic congestion. Additionally, please be mindful of others by staying in your designated lane and refraining from speeding through the carline area. We greatly appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe environment for our students and staff. Thank you for your continued support!

Please fill out the form by clicking the tab above to share a shout-out for a Franklin Staff Member! Your feedback is crucial in helping us recognize the hard work and dedication of our staff. 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!

The Maranata Bus Behavior Policy outlines the rules students must follow to remain eligible for transportation. Violations will lead to referrals to Franklin administration, and the school’s code of conduct will apply.

Key rules include:

1. Use only assigned buses and stops.

2. Stay seated while the bus is moving.

3. Keep the aisle clear.

4. Follow the bus driver's instructions.

5. No glass containers, animals, balloons, or items that obstruct the driver’s view.

6. No eating, drinking (except water), or gum chewing.

7. No littering or damaging the bus.

8. No physical violence or bullying.

9. No physical or verbal assaults.

10. Be respectful to the driver and fellow students.

11. No unruly behavior.

12. Use electronic devices with headphones only.

13. Avoid using devices that may distract the driver, like mirrors, lasers, or flash cameras.

The policy emphasizes safety and respectful behavior for all passengers.

We are excited to announce our ongoing IXL Challenges for students in grades 3-8! As part of our commitment to helping students strengthen their skills and prepare for the state assessments, we are encouraging all students to participate in our challenges.

Currently, we have two main challenges in progress:

• Most Questions Answered Correctly – Who can answer the most questions correctly?
• 3 or More Skills Completed – Who can complete 3 or more skills?

These challenges are a fun way for students to reinforce what they've been learning in class and prepare for upcoming assessments. We encourage students to dedicate some time over the weekends to work on their IXL skills, as this will help increase their understanding of the key standards tested on the state test.

As we approach the holiday break, we’re introducing a new Holiday Break Challenge! Please take a look at the flyer below for more details and get ready to continue building those skills over the break!

We look forward to seeing all the great progress our students will make through these challenges!

We are excited to announce our Amira Challenges for students in grades K-2! As part of our ongoing efforts to build foundational literacy skills and prepare for the state assessments, we are encouraging all students to participate in this fun and engaging challenge.

Challenge Overview:

Students are encouraged to read books on Amira to help increase their reading comprehension and build a stronger foundation in literacy, which is essential for the state test.

We are excited to see how many books students can read and how they continue to grow in their reading abilities. We also encourage students to dedicate time during the holiday break to continue reading, as it will further enhance their understanding of key literacy standards.

To make it even more fun, we have a new Holiday Break Challenge! Please refer to the flyer below for more details on how to participate.

We look forward to seeing all of our young readers take part in the challenge and celebrate their progress!

Quarter 3 club registration is now open and closes on Friday, 12/20 (unless a club fills up sooner so don’t wait)! We have a few new clubs available including chess, dance, Disney, coed flag football, Arabic languages, math lab, and IXL. Some of these are offered to middle school students as well so be sure to look them over with your child(ren). Some club sponsors will also be attending out Santa Breakfast on Saturday, 12/7 so you can meet them in person, ask questions, and sign up for clubs if you’d like to wait till then. Here is the link to register: https://fabb7882.wufoo.com/forms/quarter-3-club-registration-mce6aq40x6bvy5/

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

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

12/04- Dress Down Day

12/7- Breakfast with Santa

12/9-Class Group Picture (K-5)

12/9- Fall Picture Day (Yearbook Picture)- Make-Up Day

12/14- Campus Clean Up 9 am-12 pm

12/19- Coffee with Admin

12/20-Early Release

12/23-12/31- No School/Offices Closed

1/1- No School/Offices Closed

Please see the flyer below for Atlantic Community Highschool and the upcoming Tour dates from 8:-9:00 AM on the following days:

December 4th

December 12th

January 9th

January 22nd

For any questions, please reach out to Jill Meadow at jill.meadow@palmbeachschools.org.

If you are interested in the Medical Program at Atlantic but do not have the required Algebra 1 course, there are plenty of other Medical Sciences Choice Programs in Palm Beach County. Please see the programs below.

Holiday shop preview for elementary is next week! We are still in high need of parent volunteers to help with set up as well as throughout the shop being open, helping kids shop and restock tables of goodies so the kids have a nice large selection to choose from. You can sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A44ACA82EA4FE3-51459608-wonderland

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.

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.

IB Inquiry in Action!

Through the transdisciplinary theme (Who We Are), Mrs. Lopez's kindergarten class learned about raising questions about the natural world, investigating them in teams through free exploration, and generating appropriate explanations based on those explorations. In this real-world lab experiment, the students became Pumpkin Explorers as they used tools and the scientific method to investigate this fruit.

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

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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