The Latest from L'Etoile

Dear Franklin Academy Families,

Thank you for helping make our Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week a “Wicked Awesome” one! We had a fantastic time celebrating our incredible staff, and your support—whether through shout-outs, small gestures, or thoughtful messages—truly made a difference. We are so grateful for our school community.

This weekend, we honor and celebrate all the amazing individuals who nurture, guide, and love our students—mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, aunts, foster moms, older sisters, and all the special caregivers and mother figures in their lives. Your support makes a meaningful difference each day. Happy Mother’s Day—we appreciate and celebrate you!

We’re also jumping into Week Four of Testing. Our middle school students begin testing next week, so please review the schedule below to ensure your child is prepared and on time each day.

Important Dates & Reminders:

Dress Down Day: On Tuesday, May 14th, students can participate in a Dress Down Day for a fee of $15.00 unless the annual package was purchased. Please see the flyer below for more details regarding this fun opportunity.

Graduation or Thank You 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!"

Staff Shout-Outs

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

Thank you for being such an important part of the Franklin Academy family. Wishing you a restful 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.

Franklin Families, the University of South Florida is offering a Summer Reading Skills program virtually and in person for grades Kindergarten-12 grade. Please see the flyer below for more information on registration, tuition, and family discounts.

We are so proud of our amazing 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students for completing the FAST MP3 Reading and Math Assessments—and a special shout-out to our 5th graders for tackling the Science assessment too! 📝🔬📚

Your hard work, focus, and determination truly shined. Whether it was reading, math, or science—you showed up, gave it your all, and proved just how capable and committed you are. 💪✨

Way to go, scholars! We’re cheering you on every step of the way! 🎉👏

Middle school testing begins next week, and we want to ensure every student is ready to do their very best. Your encouragement and support at home are key to setting a positive tone for testing success!

Here are some helpful strategies to share with your child:

✅ Get plenty of sleep – Aim for 8–10 hours the night before to support focus and memory.
✅ Eat a brain-boosting breakfast – Fuel up with protein (like eggs or yogurt), fruit, and whole grains.
✅ Arrive on time – Please make sure your child arrives at school no later than 8:30 AM so they can settle in calmly before testing begins.
✅ Read each question carefully – Encourage students to slow down and understand what’s being asked.
✅ Use the process of elimination – Cross out wrong answers to narrow down the best choice.
✅ Pace yourself – Stay mindful of the time without rushing. Save a few minutes at the end to check work.
✅ Stay positive – Remind students to breathe, stay calm, and remember that all we ask is for their best effort!
✅ Double-check work – Reviewing answers can help catch mistakes or missed questions.

🚫 Please note:

• Face misters or sprays are not permitted at school anytime.

• All cell phones and smartwatches must be turned off and put away during testing. Any use will be considered a testing violation.

Surprise your Kindergartener, 5th grader, 8th grader, or favorite staff member with a delicious bundt cake to say congrats or thank you! 🎂

Order here: Graduation Cake Order Form – $6 each
Orders due by Monday, May 19th!

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!

Service Hours Reminder
There are only 14 days left of school to complete your required service hours!
Please review the calendar below for available opportunities to volunteer and fulfill your hours. Thank you for your support and commitment to our school community!

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.

In preparation for their unit on the Holocaust, Ms. Simpson's 8th grade students completed a Holocaust Timeline Scavenger Hunt. Ms. Simpson posted a timeline of the events of the Holocaust on the walls of her classroom, and students worked in teams of two to complete the scavenger hunt by notating the dates of key events from the Holocaust on their cards.

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

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