The Latest from L'Etoile
May 31, 2024
Dear Franklin Families,
As we reach the end of another incredible school year, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to each of you. The year has flown by, and we are so grateful for your dedication and support in helping us along the way.
Your involvement and encouragement have made a significant impact on our students' growth and achievements. We truly appreciate your partnership in making this school year a success.
Wishing you all a relaxing and enjoyable summer. We look forward to seeing you again in the fall!
All the Best,
Mrs. L'Etoile
2024-2025 Academic Calendar
FY 25 Supply Lists- K-8 Grade
Service Hour Opportunities
We will send out more information next week regarding service hour opportunities for June. Service hours must by completed June 30th.
Upcoming Events:
6/8- Campus Tour at 10:00 am
6/18- Campus Tour at 6:00 pm
6/14- Report Cards Issued
7/1,2,3,8 & 9th- Kindergarten Screening
7/24-Business Day- 8 am- 4 pm
Supporting Students’ Mother Tongue
According to the IB Programme Standards and Practices the school must ensure that students learn a language in addition to the language of instruction (at least from the age of seven). Our language of instruction is English and to support the development of a second language students have Spanish classes in their specials rotation.
Additionally, the IB standard C4.2 states "the school recognizes multilingualism as a fact, a right and a resource for learning." This is also referred to as the Mother Tongue development. The mother tongue is a student's native language, first language, heritage language such as Spanish, Haitian Creole or Portuguese.
Many studies explain that a strong mother tongue supports the learning of an additional language. Language experts emphasized that students who maintain their proficiency in their mother tongue learn another language quickly. Linguist Jim Cummins stressed that children who have a strong foundation in their mother tongue develop stronger literacy abilities in the school language (Google Scholar).
One way to nurture students’ home language is to provide enriching literature in their mother tongue. We support this development by having an International Reading Area (Mother Tongue Section) in our school library. In this section students will find a variety of books in their native language as a resource for language learning.
How can parents help? Parents should view themselves as partners with the school in teaching children their native language. At home, parents can read to their children in their mother tongue and provide materials in their own language.
Parents, we need your help! To support this resource for learning we would like to receive donations of books in your mother tongue. These donations will be placed in our International Children's Library section (Mother Tongue) and will be used by our school community to enrich student learning. We would greatly appreciate any donation of gently used or new books that can be dropped off at the front desk.
Thank you for your support in keeping our school internationally minded!
Congratulations to our "Reflective" IB award recipients at Boynton Beach!
PYP 5 students
PYP 5 students receive guidance and support from the 6th grade students as they transition into Middle School.
Carnival Day at Boynton Beach!
Who to Contact
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. Elsesser at elsesser.erica@franklin-academy.org
Power School Access: If you are experiencing difficulties with your Power School account, please contact Ms. V. Rodriguez at rodriguez.vanessa@franklin-academy.org
Franklin Academy Office Hours
Our summer office hours for in-person assistance are as follows:
Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Additionally, you can reach us by phone at any time during the following hours:
Phone Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
SLA Food Service
Connecting to your online lunch account. for snacks and ice cream.
Franklin Academy, Boynton Beach Campus
Building Better People Every Day
7882 South Military Trail, Boynton Beach, FL 33463
561-767-4700