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August 24, 2024

Message From Principal | IB MYP Head of School, Mrs. Fox

August 24,2024Message From Principal | IB MYP Head of School,Mrs. Fox
Greetings Franklin Academy families,


If you had a chance to join us on Thursday, we had a great Family Night Out at Texas Roadhouse!

Looking forward to our next gathering next month when we host our Book Fair Family Night on 9/27.


Even though all students can receive a free breakfast and lunch each day, we still need to have our families complete the annual lunch application as our school may qualify for additional discounts and grants. Please click on the link below if you haven't completed the application for this school year.

Spirit Shirt sales went live this week, reminder sale ends on 9/4.


4th-8th Grade families, be on the look out...you'll receive a separate communication piece today on Welcome Back Dances, one for 4th-5th and another for MYP.


Please review this week's reminders on the Code of Conduct Acknowledgement Form and completing the HEALTH SERVICES Form on your PowerSchool Family Portal.


MYP CARLINE 3:00PM ARRIVAL REMINDER-

Arrival on campus starts at 3PM, not a minute earlier. As part of the new contract with the city to use the park for carline, we CANNOT stack in the park before 3PM and will have ALL CARS exit and return at 3PM. Please share this information with any friend(s) or family member(s) you may send to pick up your child(ren).


WAY HOME FORM-

Please visit your PowerSchool Family Portal to click on the WAY HOME FORM and complete it for your child's MAIN way home each day. If you are changing the way home method for the day, you must email the teacher and call the front office before 2PM; the earlier, the better!
UNIFORM REMINDERS-

Please review the visual below with our uniform policy which is mandatory; you acknowledged our policies upon registration, (uniform policy/chart below is in our handbook). All students in 2nd grade and higher MUST be tucked in and have a belt as this is an important piece of our safety plan. Please ensure your child has a belt when wearing shorts/pants. Non-Franklin OUTERWEAR is not permitted, there are sweatshirts, sweaters, and jackets on iuniforms for purchase.


MORNING DROP OFF-

Reminder, when arriving on campus for morning arrival (or dismissal), you CANNOT make a left turn to enter through the back, that is reserved for staff only as they need to report on time. You must follow staff directions enter the park or head straight through the archway (depending on if you arrive later in the window and we have finished with the park). In the morning, to expedite arrival, we also use the bus loop for drop off, ONLY IF THE STAFF MEMBER DIRECTS in that direction. Students will follow the carline curb and still enter through the SINGLE POINT OF ENTRY at the front door.


MORNING DROP OFF MYP FAMILIES-

Please ensure that if you have an MYP child without an elementary sibling, your child CANNOT arrive before 8AM. Students will be held outside and they will be directed to call you to pick them up. Staggered arrival for our MYP students is part of our written charter agreement to ensure we have proper staffing and follow traffic patterns on Flamingo Road.

Consent for Health Services Form 2024-2025

Must visit your PowerSchool Portal, click on Student Forms and locate the HEALTH SERVICES FORM.

This form must be completed if you consent for your child to receive any of the school health services listed. Here's a visual of the questions you must answer on a yearly basis. Some of the screenings mentioned only pertain to certain grade levels but the FIRST QUESTION is in regard to students receiving care and treatment at our clinic in the upstairs office with Nurse Schwam.

Spirit Shirt Sales Through 9/4

Golf Tryouts: September 9th

Must RSVP with Athletic Director, Mr. Dennis at cc-ahletics@franklin-academy.org to attend and have forms completed.

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.

https://www.franklin-academy.org/fortifyfl

Who's who?

Looking for clarification or having a specific question? See list below for school contacts.


Assistant Principal over PowerSchool: Ms. Vazquez - vazquez.emilia@franklin-academy.org


Assistant Principal over Curriculum: Ms. Sander - sander.nancy@franklin-academy.org

Service Hours/Raptor/Carline/All NON-Instructional aspects: Mr. Williams - williams.demon@franklin-academy.org

School Fees/Balances: Ms. Yepez - businessmanager-cc@franklin-academy.org

Registration/School Records: Ms. Cabrera - cabrera.elizabeth@franklin-academy.org

Health/Clinic: Nurse Schwam - cc-nurse@franklin-academy.org

Service Hour Forms: Ms. N. Gonzalez - gonzalez.nancy@franklin-academy.org; segura.emeli@franklin-academy.org

Attendance Inquiries: Ms. D. Gonzalez - attendance-cc@franklin-academy.org; gonzalez.diana@franklin-academy.org; segura.emeli@franklin-academy.org

Placards: Ms. E. Segura - segura.emeli@franklin-academy.org

Title 1 Liaison: Ms. Carrizo - carrizo.cassandra@franklin-academy.org

Special Programs Coordinator (ESE, IEPs, Gifted 504 Plans): Ms. Carrizo - carrizo.cassandra@franklin-academy.org

ESOL Coordinator: Ms. Leonard- leonard.ivette@franklin-academy.org

Athletic Director: Mr. Denniscc-athletics@franklin-academy.org

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