The Latest from L'Etoile

Dear Franklin Families,

As we approach Memorial Day, we want to wish you and your families a wonderful and relaxing holiday weekend. Just a reminder, in observance of the holiday, there will be no school on Monday, May 27th.

We have a busy and exciting final week of school ahead. Tomorrow, we will hold our Kindergarten, 5th Grade, and 8th Grade Graduations. We are thrilled to celebrate these significant milestones with our students and their families.

On Wednesday, May 29th, we will have our Q4 Behavior Celebration Carnival. If you are interested in volunteering, please see the calendar below for more details.

As we approach the end of the school year, please note an important update regarding the last two days of school:

On Wednesday, May 29th, and Thursday, May 30th, students will not be permitted to bring backpacks to school. They may bring a lunchbox or a small bag for personal belongings if needed. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Additionally, please remember that the last day of school is Thursday, May 30th, is an early release day. Elementary dismissal will begin at 11:30 am, and Middle School dismissal will begin at 12:30 pm.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Have a wonderful weekend!

All the Best,

Mrs. L'Etoile

For the safety of everyone involved and to prevent traffic congestion that can lead to accidents, we kindly request that you do not park your vehicles on Military Trail or Miner Road during dismissal times.

If your child(ren) is a registered walker, you must walk to pick up your student and not park off campus. If you come by car, you will need to pick up your child(ren) through the carline and not park the car off campus at the AllState building.

Your cooperation in following these guidelines is greatly appreciated.

As we approach the end of the school year, we would like to inform you of an important update regarding the last two days of school.

On Wednesday, May 29th, and Thursday, May 30th, students will not be permitted to bring backpacks to school. They may bring a lunchbox or a small bag for personal belongings if needed.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Elementary Students:

As a reminder, participation in the End of Year Carnival is a privilege extended to students who have maintained positive behavior throughout the 4th Quarter. Therefore, elementary students who have been suspended in the 4th quarter or who have received three or more infractions will not be eligible to participate in our End of Year Carnival on Wednesday, May 29th 2024. Please note that ALL students start each quarter off with zero infractions providing an opportunity to work toward being invited to each quarterly celebration. We kindly ask that you continue to reinforce the importance of making positive decisions and thinking before acting with your child. By instilling these values at home, we can further support their success and participation in these celebratory events. Attached is the Carnival Flyer for parents that are interested in volunteering for the event.

Middle School Students:

As a reminder, participation in the End of Year Carnival is a privilege extended to students who have maintained positive behavior throughout the 4th Quarter. Therefore, Middle School students who have been suspended in the 4th quarter or who have received five or more infractions will not be eligible to participate in our End of Year Carnival on Wednesday, May 29th 2024. Please note that ALL students start each quarter off with zero infractions providing an opportunity to work toward being invited to each quarterly celebration. We kindly ask that you continue to reinforce the importance of making positive decisions and thinking before acting with your child. By instilling these values at home, we can further support their success and participation in these celebratory events. Attached is the Carnival Flyer for parents that are interested in volunteering for the event.

Please take a moment to fill out this short form by clicking on the link below and let us know why you appreciate someone on our campus:

https://forms.gle/jvQD3eX7y1H71Qiv5

Your feedback is crucial in helping us recognize the hard work and dedication of our staff members. By sharing your positive experiences, you not only motivate our team but also contribute to creating a more positive and nurturing learning environment for all our students. Thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child's education.

As we approach the end of the school year, I wanted to send a quick reminder regarding our payment policies. Effective May 1st, we will no longer be able to accept personal checks for any school-related payments. You can send in a money order or pay on line.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to our administrative team.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Q3 hours have been updated in PowerSchool. If you haven't completed your application for Service Hours in Raptor, you cannot view service hour opportunities or have your times properly recorded.

5/25- Kindergarten Graduation at 9:00 am

5/25- 5th Grade Graduation at 12:00 pm

5/25- 8th Grade Graduation at 5:00 pm

5/25-8th Grade Dance at 7:00 pm

5/27- No school/offices closed

5/29- End of Year Quarterly Carnival Celebration

5/30- Early Release Day/ Last Day of School

5/31- No School/ Teacher Planning

6/8- Campus Tour on Saturday, June 8th at 10:00 am

6/14- Report Cards Issued

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!

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

Family Tech Guide

Power School Access: If you are experiencing difficulties with your Power School account, please contact Ms. V. Rodriguez at rodriguez.vanessa@franklin-academy.org

We would like to take a moment to remind everyone about the importance of adhering to our school's uniform policy.

Our uniform policy plays a crucial role in maintaining a focused and disciplined learning environment, and it helps instill a sense of unity and pride among our students. To ensure that these objectives are met, we kindly request your cooperation in ensuring that your child is in proper uniform when attending school.

We are now enforcing the uniform policy, and students found out of uniform will receive infractions. We believe this step is necessary to uphold the standards we have set for our school community.

We understand that there may be instances where items are on back order. In such cases, we kindly request that you send an email to Mrs. L'Etoile at letoile.alison@franklin-academy.org with either the iUniforms receipt for the items you've ordered or an email confirmation indicating that the items are on back order. This will help us keep track of any delays and ensure that students are not penalized for circumstances beyond their control.

Please remember that all uniform items must be purchased through iUniforms to maintain consistency in quality and design. http://www.iuniforms.com/

We greatly appreciate your support and understanding in this matter.

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: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Parents of students in grades K-5 not picked up by 2:45 p.m. will be charged a late fee of $1.00 per minute, per student. Parents of students in grades 6-8 not picked up by 3:45 p.m. will be charged a late fee of $1.00 per minute, per student. The late fee policy applies to all before-school/after-school/after-hours events and activities including, but not limited to, late pick up from after-school clubs, special events, school-sponsored off-site events, etc. Students with outstanding financial obligations are not eligible to participate in extra-curricular activities including, but not limited to, field trips, dances, athletic events, ceremonies, after school clubs, etc. Parents will need to park and come in to pick up their child(ren).

What's on the menu?

Connecting to your online lunch account. for snacks and ice cream.

Adding funds to your student's account

Franklin Academy, Boynton Beach Campus

Building Better People Every Day

7882 South Military Trail, Boynton Beach, FL 33463

561-767-4700

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