Franklin Academy Friday News
October 4, 2024
Principal Update
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Exciting Events in October
October is packed with opportunities for our school community! Here are some key events coming up:
- Parent-Teacher Conferences : A great chance to discuss your child’s progress and goals for the next quarter.
- Spirit Week (10/7-10/11): A week of fun activities and themed days to boost school spirit. Check the flyer for daily themes!
- Fall Fest (Oct. 12th) : Join us for a fun-filled evening of games, food, and community spirit!
- Book Fair (10/10-10/18): Support our students’ love for reading! You can help out by volunteering during the fair.
How You Can Get Involved
We encourage all parents to participate in our upcoming events. Your involvement makes a big difference in creating a vibrant school community! Here are a few ways to help:
- Volunteer: We’re always looking for extra hands at events.
- Attend Events: Your presence at school events encourages your child and strengthens our community.
- Share Ideas: We welcome any suggestions for activities or improvements. Your feedback is invaluable!
Thank you for your continued support and partnership.
Conduct Scores are here! Grades K-8th
Please check Power School every Friday at 5PM to view your scholar's conduct score. Thank you for your continued partnership between home and school.
Please review the list below of who to contact when certain questions/concerns arise.
School Fees/Balances: Mrs. Bartosik- businessmanager-pbg@franklin-academy.org
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. Jabar at jabar.Aleesa@franklin-academy.org
Service Hours: Please ensure that you have a Raptor account to log your parent volunteer hours. Any questions please contact Ms. Jabar at jabar.Aleesa@franklin-academy.org
Registration/School Records: Registrar- hul.stephanie@franklin-academy.org
Clever Access: If you are experiencing difficulties with your Clever account, please contact Mrs. Young at young.katherine@franklin-academy.org
Power School Access: If you are experiencing difficulties with your Power School account, please contact Ms. Torres at Torres.deborah@franklin-academy.org
Transportation: All transportation inquires should be directed Ms. Jabar at jabar.Aleesa@franklin-academy.org
Student Schedules- If you have any concerns with a PYP schedule, please contact Mrs. Yurick at yurick.claudia@franklin-academy.org
Student Schedules- If you have any concerns with a MYP schedule, please contact Mrs. Varela at varela.michelle@franklin-academy.org
2024-2025 Academic Calendar
Kindergarten and First Grade ONLY
2nd, 3rd,4th and 5th Grade
Specials Newsletters
Important Upcoming Dates and Events
10/7-10/11- Spirit Week
10/7-10/8- Authorization for PYP
10/9-10/18- Book Fair
10/11- Last day of Q1
10/14- No School
10/15- Start of Q2
10/16- World Unity Day- Wear Orange
10/18- Q1 Report cards sent home
FortifyFL - See something, say something
FortifyFL 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 FortifyFL, 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 FortifyFL via their Clever portal dashboard.
News from the PTO
PTO Membership
Help make the 2024-2025 year be our best yet by joining the PTO. Membership is $15 per family. Joining PTO entitles you to preferred access to volunteering at our top events like Franklin Feast, Field Day & more. Our first PTO meeting is in person on September 11th at 6PM.
Click HERE to visit the Franklin Academy PBG PTO website.
Questions? Please contact the PTO President, Tonja Ewing-Gomez,
tonjaewinggomez@gmail.com or 561-512-9724
Service Hours
Service Hour Program
Please visit our Service Hour page by clicking on the link below. There's a SERVICE HOUR BROCHURE as well as a FAQ section at the bottom of the page.
Helpful tip...your RAPTOR portal will always display your total service hours 24/7; PowerSchool Family Portal is updated quarterly with total hours.
ALL families must have a Raptor account in order to complete service hours. New families should register NOW!
Resources for Families
MYP A/B Schedule 2024-2025
PYP Specials Rotation Schedule 2024-2025
Parent/Student Handbook NEW! UPDATED- See Website
Franklin Family Reunification Plan
Arrival/Dismissal Procedures
Franklin Academy, a FREE Public Charter School, Now Serving Students in Grades K-12.
Email: torres.deborah@franklin-academy.org
Website: https://www.franklin-academy.org/
Location: Franklin Academy, Hood Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA
Phone: 561-348-2525
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FranklinAcademyCharter
Twitter: @FranklinCharter