Franklin Middle School
Weekly Update 5.13.24
Good Afternoon Franklin Families,
This past week we celebrated teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week. Throughout the week administration showered the staff with breakfast, a snack cart, ice cream sundaes, pizza lunch and closed out the week with giving them an extended lunch period to enjoy time with their colleagues. We appreciate all that our teachers do for our students and community.
As previously shared it is still with a heavy heart that I inform you that Mrs. Michele Hunt passed away. Mrs. Hunt was a sixth-grade teacher and was a beloved staff member and coach at Franklin. She served Wayne-Westland Community Schools for 30+ years. This loss raises emotions for our staff and students but we are pulling together to support each other during this difficult time. Friday in honor of Mrs. Hunt, staff and students wore yellow, her favorite color.
Ms. Mitchell, one of our board members stopped in to check on staff and students. She wore yellow in honor of Mrs. Huntt
Students across 6th-8th grade shared memories of Mrs. Hunt and wore yellow to honor her.
6th grade students in yellow
Students in their yellow
Mrs. Akerley the 6th grade Behavior Coordinator and Administration
Staff wore yellow in remembrance of Mrs. Hunt
Our secretaries wore yellow. They adored Mrs. Hunt.
Mrs. Hunt's current 6th grade team aka "Hunt's club"
Important Dates
5/15- PBIS incentive to Tigers game 12pm - 6pm
Track Meet Frost @ Home 3:45 pm
Soccer Game SMS Away @ 3:30 p.m.
5/16 - Soccer Game AMS Away @ 3:30 p.m.
5/16- Stemabration- 8th grade
5/20 - Art show 6-7, band and orchestra concert at 7pm at Stockmeyer auditorium
5/ 21 - Choir concert 7 pm at Stockmeyer auditorium
5/22 - Track Meet Tri-City Championship @ WMHS 3:30 pm
5/22 - City Championship WMHS @ 3:30 p.m.
5/23- 8th grade Cedar point trip. 6th/7th grade end of year incentive
5/30- 8th grade dance 6-8pm
6/5- 8th grade Honors and Farwell Night 5:30pm (Dept Heads must attend)
6/7- Last day of School
Construction Field Trip
8th Grade Updates
Upcoming Events
Free Detroit Tigers Baseball Tickets
Franklin Middle School has been given 250 tickets for our families to the May 15th Detroit Tigers Baseball Game. The Game begins at 1:10pm.
Teacher volunteers will host groups to take on this field trip. If your student is in good academic and behavior standing and would like to attend the game please have them ask one of the following staff members for a permission slip
6th grade- Mr. Rosochacki, vMrs. Clark
7th grade- Mr. Heitjan, Mr. Dennis
8th grade- Ms. Barnes, Mr. Dennis
Electives- Mrs. Abbott
To cover the cost of transportation we will need to collect $6 per person. Students will eat lunch before departing the school for the game. Please note Comerica park is a cashless venue for purchasing souvenoirs and food.
Please click the attachment for more information about the stem-a-bration event.
Summer Information
Click below for more info regarding Summer EBT
Summer Engineering Program
The Engineering Society of Detroit is offering two summer programs for students interested in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
ESD-Boys in STEM is a program for middle school boys who are interested in STEM .
ESD-Girls in Engineering Academy is a program for middle school girls who are interested in STEM.
https://www.esd.org/programs/gea/
There are six scholarships available for each program on a first come-first serve basis. Please visit the program websites for more information.
Food Service Survey
Aramark, our food service provider, is running its Student ViewPOINT survey. They invite parents and students to take this survey together. Your feedback will help enhance our food service program and better meet student needs and expectations. The survey is open until May 13, 2024. Go to www.StudentVP.com and enter passcode 2024.
District Attendance Policy
Regular attendance is crucial for your child's academic success. Please make every effort to ensure your child attends school on time every day and stays throughout the whole day. Consistent attendance throughout the school day allows your child to engage in learning and maximize their educational opportunities fully.
Illness: If your child is not feeling well and cannot attend school, please notify us immediately. Students who are ill should not attend school to prevent the spread of illness to others.
Excused Absences: We understand that there may be instances when your child needs to be absent due to illness, medical appointments, family emergencies, or other legitimate reasons. Please notify the school in advance whenever possible to classify the absence as excused.
Unexcused Absences: Unexcused absences negatively impact your child's education. Absences without valid reasons will be considered unexcused, and appropriate actions may be taken per district policy.
Timely reporting of absences helps us maintain accurate attendance records and ensures that your child's absence is properly documented. Absences must be reported within 24 hours.
There are two convenient methods for reporting your child's absence to facilitate efficient communication and accurate attendance records.
You can notify your child's school through the dedicated attendance line. Please leave a detailed message stating your child's name, grade, and reason for absence.
You can report absences directly through MiStar, our secure online portal for student information. MiStar provides a user-friendly interface that allows you to submit absences.
Thank you for your ongoing support in creating a positive and productive learning environment for all our students.
Family Resource Center
Wayne-Westland Community Schools has a Family Resource Center (FRC), which provides services to any student/family enrolled in our District, free of cost. Some of the services they provide are: basic need assistance, access to over 700 local resources, Laundry Assistance Program and material items for those unable to afford them (emergency toiletries, socks/underwear, hats/gloves/scarves, etc.) They are also able to supply school supplies and backpacks year round for any WWCS student. Please contact our Family Resource Center at: 734-419-2709 or FRC@wwcsd.net. Our FRC also has a Digital Request for Services Form, which can be used to request assistance by filling out a simple form. Please contact the Family Resource Center directly with any additional questions regarding their services.
Mental Health Support
Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential service provided by Wayne-Westland Community Schools. This is a free service to students, families and staff. Care Solace helps connect individuals to mental health or substance abuse providers. They will call providers, verify insurance and help to make appointments. Contact Care Solace by calling 888-515-0595 or visiting caresolace.com/wwcsdand click “Book Appointment.” Support is available 24 hours a day 365 day a year in any language.
Contact Information
Franklin Middle School
Email: pringled@wwcsd.net
Website: https://www.wwcsd.net/schools/middle-schools/franklin-middle-school/
Location: 33555 Annapolis Street, Wayne, MI, USA
Phone: 7344192400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Franklins-Finest-Franklin-Middle-School/100068667279357/