Franklin Middle School

Dear Franklin Families,

As we approach the final week of school, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all our families for your support throughout this academic year. It's been a journey filled with growth, learning, and unforgettable memories. As the days get warmer and the school year draws to a close, I encourage everyone to spend this summer rejuvenating and relaxing. Thank you for being an integral part of our school community, and here's to a wonderful summer ahead!

Mrs. Pringle

Monday 6/3

• Hat day
  

Tuesday 6/4

• Heritage day. Wear your heritage pride.
  
• 6th grade honors assembly second hour
  
• 7th grade honors assembly third hour
  
• 6th grade field trip to the park (fourth-sixth hour)
  

Wednesday 6/5

• 8th grade Honors and Farwell Night 5:30pm at Stockmeyer Auditorium

Thursday 6/6

• Half day of school. Dismissal at 11am
  

Friday 6/7

• Last day of School. Dismissal at 11am
• 8th grade breakfast and clap out
  

Students had the opportunity to clean out their lockers twice over the past two weeks. Lockers are shut down for the remainder of the year. Any paper items or food stored in the lockers overnight will be disposed of. All personal items will be removed and placed in the lost and found.

As the school year comes to a close we are putting safety precautions in place to ensure a safe and orderly school environment. Students no longer need to bring a backpack or large bags to school. Any bags brought to school will be stored in the main office until the end of the day.

Wednesday June 5th, all eighth grade families are welcome to join us for a Farewell ceremony at the Stockmeyer Auditorium at Wayne Memorial High school. The ceremony starts promptly at 5:30pm. Eighth graders should arrive no later than 5pm to line up for the ceremony. At the conclusion of the ceremony students will receive all of their honors awards.

Our 8th graders had a blast at Cedar Point.

Celebrating Our Garden Club's Achievements

This past season, our Garden Club students have poured their time, effort, and heart into transforming our school garden into a vibrant and flourishing space. I am thrilled to share their hard work and dedication with you all, and I invite our community to come and see the beauty they have created.

Our students have diligently weeded and organized the garden beds, ensuring that each plant has the best possible conditions to thrive. This year, we have an array of plants, including strawberries, raspberries, rough cinquefoil, Missouri ironweed, Culver’s root, anise hyssop, California oat grass, wheat, smooth blue aster, and swamp rose mallow. Each of these plants adds its own unique charm and character to the garden, contributing to the overall diversity and beauty of our space.

We are pleased to announce that we have benches and tables for community members to sit and enjoy the space. These additions provide a perfect spot to relax and take in the serene surroundings. Additionally, we have birdhouses to enhance the garden's natural appeal and attract local wildlife, creating a delightful environment for all to enjoy.

I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our Garden Club members. Your commitment and enthusiasm have been truly inspiring. You have not only improved our school garden but have also set an example of hard work and teamwork for all of us.

I would also like to express our gratitude to the district for providing us with the opportunity to create and maintain this community garden. This initiative has allowed our students to connect with nature, learn about sustainable gardening practices, and take pride in their work. It has also provided a serene and beautiful place for our community to enjoy.

We invite everyone to visit our school garden and see the results of our students' hard work. Your support and encouragement mean the world to us and to the young gardeners who have put their hearts into this project.

Thank you once again to everyone involved in making our garden a success. We look forward to seeing you in the garden!

The Engineering Society of Detroit is preparing to launch a new STEM program for middle school boys—the Boys in Engineering Academy (BEA). BEA will be held on the campus of the University of Michigan in partnership with the College of Engineering. The inaugural program begins July 8th thru August 2nd.

• Here is the link for BEA : https://www.esd.org/bea/

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 .

https://www.esd.org/bea/#

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
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