The Latest from L'Etoile

Dear Franklin Academy Families,

It’s hard to believe we’re down to the final two weeks of the school year! There’s a lot happening, and we want to make sure you’re up to date on all the exciting events:

Tuesday, May 20 – Kindergarten Round-Up
We’re thrilled to welcome our incoming kindergartners and their families to campus for this special event!

Tuesday, May 20 at 6 PM – Dessert with Admin (Virtual)
Join us for our final Dessert with Admin of the school year! We hope to see you there.

Friday, May 23 – Yearbook Distribution

Yearbooks will be handed out to students who pre-ordered. If you haven’t ordered one yet, it’s not too late! Please see the flyer in this week’s newsletter for ordering information.

Saturday, May 24 – Graduation Ceremonies
We will celebrate our Kindergarten, 5th Grade, and 8th Grade Graduates!

• No tickets are required—bring the whole family!

• Please review the dress code information sent home.

• Note: Students with outstanding financial obligations will not be permitted to participate in extracurricular activities, including ceremonies. Please make sure any balances are paid in full by Monday, May 19.

Thursday, May 29 – End-of-Year Quarter 4 Celebration

We welcome volunteers for this fun event! It’s a great way to earn service hours while celebrating the end of a fantastic year.

Friday, May 30 – Last Day of School
This is an early release day, and aftercare will not be available, so please plan accordingly.

Thank you for your continued support. We’re looking forward to an exciting and memorable finish to the school year. Have a wonderful weekend!

All the best,

Mrs. L’Etoile

Principal

We greatly value your opinion and perspective. That's why we are reaching out to request your input through our annual Anonymous Parent Satisfaction Survey.

At Franklin Academy, we believe in continuous improvement and ensuring the best possible educational experience for our students. Your feedback is crucial in helping us identify areas of strength and areas that require our attention. By participating in the survey, you will have a direct impact shaping the future of our school and the quality of education we provide.

The survey covers a wide range of topics, including curriculum, teaching methods, extracurricular activities, communication, facilities, and overall satisfaction. Your responses will remain anonymous and confidential, allowing you to share your thoughts openly and honestly.

Your valuable insights will:

• Help us understand what is working well and maintain those practices.
• Highlight areas that need improvement and allow us to develop action plans.
• Strengthen communication and collaboration between parents, teachers, and administrators.
• Ensure that our decisions align with the needs and expectations of our diverse parent community.

We kindly request a few moments of your time to complete the survey. Your participation will make a significant difference and contribute to the betterment of our school community as a whole.

Here are the steps to access and complete the survey:

• Log into PowerSchool [ps.franklin-academy.org]
• Click on Forms (located on the left side of screen)
• Scroll down to the '24-25 Franklin Academy- Anonymous Parent Satisfaction Survey'

***Alternatively, you can also find the survey inside of the PowerSchool Parent Mobile App***

Please note that the survey will is available now to Monday, May 26th at 11:00 pm. We encourage you to complete it at your earliest convenience to ensure your voice is heard.

As we celebrate the season of love, we invite you to take a moment to recognize the hard work and dedication of our amazing Franklin staff. Please fill out the form above to give a shout-out to a staff member who has made a positive impact on your child’s education. Your feedback is essential in recognizing our team’s efforts and helps motivate them to continue making a difference in our students' lives. By sharing your positive experiences, you contribute to fostering a supportive and encouraging learning environment for all.

Thank you for your continued partnership in your child’s education and for helping us celebrate the incredible work of our staff!

It’s time to update your registration for the upcoming school year!

Please note, this is different from the Intent to Return form. While the Intent to Return simply lets us know that your child will be coming back next year, the registration form is where you’ll:

- Update your contact information

- Make transportation requests

- Ensure we have the most accurate details for your student

We kindly ask that you take a few moments to complete this important step. Your time and attention to this process are truly appreciated! Thank you for being a valued part of our Franklin community.

Please note that April 30th was the last day we accepted personal checks for this school year. After that date, all payments must be made online or by money order.

Franklin Families, the University of South Florida is offering a Summer Reading Skills program virtually and in person for grades Kindergarten-12 grade. Please see the flyer below for more information on registration, tuition, and family discounts.

We have officially completed state testing for grades K–8! Only EOC exams remain next week. On Monday, 7th graders will take the Civics EOC; on Wednesday, 5/21, students will take Algebra and/or Geometry; on Thursday, 5/22, Biology; and on 5/27–5/28, we will hold make-up sessions for any students who missed testing.

Shout out to our amazing Middle School students for showing focus, effort, and resilience throughout testing this week! We are so proud of all our students and look forward to reviewing the data as we continue supporting their growth and success.

Surprise your Kindergartener, 5th grader, 8th grader, or favorite staff member with a delicious bundt cake to say congrats or thank you! 🎂

Order here: Graduation Cake Order Form – $6 each
Orders due by Monday, May 19th!

As we approach the end of the school year, we’re excited for our upcoming End-of-Year Carnival, a special event designed to celebrate students who have demonstrated positive behavior throughout the quarter. This carnival serves as a Quarterly Behavior Celebration, recognizing students who uphold our school’s expectations and values.

As a reminder, per our school’s protocol, students who have been suspended or have received four or more infractions this quarter will not be eligible to participate in this event.

We encourage you to have a conversation with your child about the importance of making good decisions, demonstrating self-control, and following our Core Values so that all students can enjoy this exciting celebration together.

Thank you for your continued support in fostering a respectful and responsible school community!

Service Hours Reminder
There are only 14 days left of school to complete your required service hours!
Please review the calendar below for available opportunities to volunteer and fulfill your hours. Thank you for your support and commitment to our school community!

5/20- Dessert with Admin

5/20- Kindergarten Round-Up

5/24- Graduation for grades Kindergarten , 5th and 8th

5/26- 24-25 Parent Satisfaction Survey Due

5/26- No School/ Offices Closed

5/29- Quarter 4 Celebration- End of Year Carnival

5/30- Early Release day/ Last Day of School (No Aftercare)

6/11- Campus Tour at 6:00 pm

6/19- Offices Closed

6/26- Report Cards Issued

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.

In the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), agency refers to the capacity of students to take ownership of their learning. It's a core concept that reflects how students are empowered to:

• Voice their opinions, ideas, and choices.

• Choice in how and what they learn.

• Act on their learning and decisions to make a difference.

Student agency in the PYP is about students being active participants—not passive recipients—in their education. This includes making decisions about their learning goals, how they approach tasks, collaborating with others, and reflecting on their progress.

Ways Students Can Practice Agency Over the Summer

• By pursue personal interests and passions through independent reading, research, or creative projects- this could involve exploring a new topic, learning a new skill, or pursuing a hobby.

• By setting goals and taking initiative, students can continue to develop their independence and self-direction, while also staying engaged and motivated.

• By taking action on issues that are important to them. This could involve volunteering in their community, raising awareness about a social or environmental issue, or starting a project that addresses a local or global problem.

We are excited to announce that Franklin Academy is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year, with the goal of achieving full enrollment at each grade level. To support this effort, we are launching a Parent Referral Program and encourage all of our current families to help spread the word and refer new families to our school.

By participating, families can earn service hours for each referred family that attends a campus tour. Additionally, new families will be entered into a drawing for a free Franklin uniform set upon enrollment.

Here’s how you can get involved:

• Pick up referral postcards at the front office or access digital copies on our website and in our weekly newsletter.
• Share the postcards in person, via social media, text, or email.
• Encourage referred families to attend a campus tour with completed materials.

Franklin Academy is known for its high academic standards, consistently exceeding district and state performance benchmarks. With our dedicated teachers, small class sizes, and unique IB World School designation, we ensure that your child receives the best possible education.

Thank you for being an integral part of our community and for helping us grow and strengthen the Franklin family!

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

No School/ Office Open Holiday Hours: 8 am-3:00 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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