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Dear Franklin Academy Families,

Happy weekend! It’s hard to believe we’ve already entered the month of May. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the students, staff, and families who made Principal’s Day yesterday so special. Your kindness truly touched me. I love what I do and am passionate about making a difference each day—for our students, our staff, and our families. We are a team, and I remain committed to being a lifelong learner and leader for our community.

Important Dates & Information:

Need Service Hours?
Join us for a Campus Clean-Up tomorrow, Saturday, May 3rd, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Earn up to 3 service hours while helping us keep our campus looking its best. We hope to see you there!

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week – May 5th–9th
Get ready to celebrate our “Wicked Oz-Some” teachers and staff! Check out the flyer in the newsletter for fun ways your child can show appreciation next week. Let’s take time to celebrate the incredible educators and staff who make a difference every single day. Their hard work, dedication, and love for our students deserve to be recognized and appreciated. Thank you for helping us honor these amazing individuals all week long!

PM 3 Spring Assessments
Our 2nd and 3rd graders wrapped up testing this week and did an amazing job—we are so proud of them! Please review the testing schedule in this week’s newsletter to help your child stay prepared and finish the year strong.

Time to Update Your Registration Information

It’s time to update your registration for the upcoming school year! Please see our newsletter for more information.

Personal Checks No Longer Accepted
April 30th was the last day to submit personal checks for this school year. Going forward, all payments must be made online or by money order.

Mother’s Day Bundt Cakes – $6
Celebrate the amazing women in your life while supporting our Student Government Association! Details and order info are in the flyer linked in the newsletter.

Graduation or Thank ou Bundt Cakes- $6

Surprise your kindergartener, 5th grader, 8th grader, or favorite teacher/staff member with a delicious bundt cake to say "congrats" or "thank you"!

https://fabb7882.wufoo.com/forms/graduation-cake-order-form-6-each/

Friendly Reminder – Elementary School Morning Arrival

Families, please plan to arrive in the carline around 7:15 AM each school day. Students dropped off at 7:30 AM or later will be marked tardy. Tardies not only disrupt the start of class but may also impact your child’s ability to begin scheduled testing on time. We kindly ask that you leave a few minutes earlier each morning to ensure your child arrives on time and ready for the day.

Re minder: There is little to no wait in the carline at 7:15 am!Thank you for your support and cooperation.

Staff Shout-Outs
Has a staff member made a difference for your child? Please consider submitting a Staff Shout-Out—your kind words mean the world to our team!

Thank you for being such an important part of the Franklin Academy family. Wishing you a relaxing and joyful weekend!

All the Best,
Mrs. L’Etoile
Principal

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.

Interim Reports will be issued today, May 2nd. We encourage you to regularly monitor your child’s academic progress through PowerSchool, as low grades are often due to missing or incomplete assignments. As always, if you need support in helping your child succeed, don’t hesitate to connect with their teacher. Our staff is here to partner with you every step of the way. Thank you for your continued support!

Looking for the perfect way to show appreciation for a special woman in your life? Surprise them with a delicious individual bundt cake—just in time for Mother’s Day!

All proceeds support our SGA, and cakes will be delivered on Friday, May 9th.

For more details, check out the flyer below and place your order here: Order Now – $6 Each

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!

5/2- Interim Report Cards Issued

5/3- Campus Clean Up from 9 am- 12 pm (Receive up to 3 service hours)

5/3- Campus Tour on Saturday, May 3rd at 10:00 am

5/5-Cap and Gown Pictures for grades K, 5 & 8

5/14- Dress Down Day (Fee $15.00- Flyer below)

5/15- McTeacher Night

5/20- Dessert with Admin

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

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)

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

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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