The Latest from L'Etoile

Dear Franklin Academy Families,

We hope you had a great week! I want to thank all of the families who attended our Breakfast with Santa last Saturday. We had an amazing turnout, and it truly was a special time spent together. A heartfelt thank you to those who donated toys to Toys for Tots. Your generosity makes a big difference in our community. A HUGE shout-out to our incredible PTO for their hard work and dedication to making this event better every year – we appreciate you!

Looking ahead to next week, which is our last week before Winter Break, we have many exciting events planned:

Campus Clean-Up – Saturday, 12/14

This Saturday, 12/14, we will be hosting a Campus Clean-Up from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. This is a great opportunity to earn up to 3 service hours! If you're interested in participating, please sign up at the front desk. We hope to see you there!

ID Verification for School Entry:
To enter the school premises, all individuals must present their ID to the camera at the entrance. Please do not hold the door open for others, as all individuals must show ID.

PM 2 Testing Dates – Final Week!
We are wrapping up our testing for various grade levels. Please see the testing schedule below for any important dates.

Quarter 3 Club Registration
Registration for Quarter 3 clubs is now open and will close on Friday, December 20th. Please be sure to register your child before the deadline. More information and the registration link are provided below.

Shout Out for Gratitude
With the season of gratitude upon us, we’d love to hear who you’re thankful for! If a staff member has made a positive impact, please take a moment to give them a shout-out using the form linked below. It’s a wonderful way to spread appreciation during this time of year.

Service Hour Opportunities
Don’t forget to check out the service hour opportunities listed in our newsletter. Be sure to complete your required service hours by December 20th.

Winter Wonderland Concert & Winter Showcase
We are thrilled to announce our upcoming concerts:

• Winter Wonderland Concert for grades 4-8 will be held on Thursday, December 19th, starting at 6:00 pm.
• K-3 Winter Showcase will take place on Friday, December 20th. The 1st and 2nd grade concert will begin at 8:30 am, and the Kindergarten and 3rd grade concert will begin at 10:00 am.

We hope to see you there and celebrate the season together!

Have a wonderful weekend!

All the Best,

Mrs. L'Etoile

Dear Parents/Guardians,

As we approach our upcoming winter concert, we would like to remind you of a few important details for the day of the event, Friday, 12/20:

1. Early Sign-Out: If you plan to sign out your child early on concert day, please complete the Early Release Form at the bottom of this email. The form must be submitted by 12:00 PM on Wednesday, December 18th. If we do not receive the form by this deadline, you will need to pick up your child at the regular half-day dismissal time (11:30 am). We will not be able to accommodate early releases from the main office on the day of the concert, as this would interfere with transitions between our two winter shows and delay car line.

2. Concert Attire: Students in grades K-3 should come to school dressed in their holiday best attire for the concert. This will ensure they are ready for the performance.

3. Half-Day Guidelines: On the half-day, students should not bring their backpacks. If your child is being signed out early, please send them with a paper bag lunch, as they will not have the opportunity to go to their classroom for their belongings. K-3 Winter Showcase Early Release

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us make the day as smooth and enjoyable as possible for everyone. Thank you for your attention to these important details.

Wrapping Up Quarter 2

The end of Q2 is quickly approaching for students. Grades are due to administration before students go on break. Therefore, it is extremely important that parents are sitting with their students and checking PowerSchool for missing and late assignments that could be negatively impacting student grades. Teachers are communicating low grades and missing work with parents, please be sure to check your emails from teachers carefully.

Middle school parents: We are taking a close look at students’ progress to ensure that we are intervening early enough to help any students at risk for failing one or more classes. Students fail when they have not earned the required quality points for the semester (combined Q1 and Q2 points). How do students earn quality points (QP)? Based on their grades they must earn a minimum of 4 QP for the year (2 each semester). A=4 QPs, B=3 QPs, C=2 QPs, D=1 QP, and F=0 QPs. We have pulled students who are not on track to earn the required 2 QPs in semester 1 which means they will not pass the classes. We discussed what they can do to get the points they need and what the consequences will be if they do not. Course recovery, which is re-doing any classes failed in Q1 and Q2, will take place after the break. This will add an additional academic course to your child’s schedule and should be avoided by maintaining a passing grade for Semester 1 classes. Any students in danger of failing 3 or more classes will have a call home to set up a meeting with parents, students, and administration because those students are at risk of retention. By working together we will be doing all we can to support our students in academic achievement.

Thank you to those families who are dropping off their child(ren) prior to 7:20 am for our Elementary students. This helps ensure your child(ren) make it to class by 7:30 am.

We’ve noticed an increase in parents using their cell phones during drop-off and pick-up. Our number one priority is safety, and we kindly ask all families to follow our policies to ensure the safety of students, staff, and parents. Thank you for your cooperation!

Student Code of Conduct 24-25 per the district pertaining to Tardies, and Early Dismissals.

Late Arrival and Early Dismissal: The Board recognizes that from time-to-time compelling circumstances require that a student be late to school or dismissed before the end of the school day. Parents or guardians must follow the same process to obtain an excuse for tardiness or to obtain permission for early dismissal, as they do to obtain an excuse for an absence. A pattern of non-attendance for instructional activities is established by tardiness, early sign-outs, or absences for all or any part of the day. i.Late Arrivals or Tardiness. Students reporting late to school/class when the day/class period begins are considered tardy. Excessive tardiness shall be addressed on a case-by- case basis to determine if there is a pattern of non-attendance. Unless excused under the provisions of this policy, accumulated tardiness will be recorded as unexcused absences consistent with Fla. Stat. § 1003.02(1) (b) and this policy. When a secondary student misses fifty (50) percent or more of the identified instructional class period due to late arrival or tardiness, the student shall be considered absent.

Early Dismissal: Excessive early sign-outs will be addressed on a case-by-case basis to determine if there is a pattern of non-attendance. Unless excused under the provisions of this policy, accumulated early dismissals will be recorded as unexcused absences consistent with Fla. Stat. § 1003.02(1)(b) and this policy. When a secondary student misses fifty (50) percent or more of the identified instructional class period due to early dismissal, the student shall be considered absent.

Please support us in encouraging your child(ren) to work on IXL in grades 3-8. Have them log in and access their NWEA Study Plan, where they will find specific areas to focus on. It is imperative that students spend time working on these targeted areas to help reinforce and strengthen their skills.

Your cooperation in this effort is greatly appreciated, and we believe it will make a significant difference in your child's academic progress. Thank you for your continued support.

Please fill out the form by clicking the tab above to share a shout-out for a Franklin Staff Member! Your feedback is crucial in helping us recognize the hard work and dedication of our staff. 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!

Quarter 3 club registration is now open and closes on Friday, 12/20 (unless a club fills up sooner so don’t wait)! We have a few new clubs available including chess, dance, Disney, coed flag football, Arabic languages, math lab, and IXL. Some of these are offered to middle school students as well so be sure to look them over with your child(ren). Here is the link to register: https://fabb7882.wufoo.com/forms/quarter-3-club-registration-mce6aq40x6bvy5/

12/14- Campus Clean Up 9 am-12 pm

12/19- Coffee with Admin

12/19- Winter Wonderland Concert (Grades 4-8) at 6 pm

12/20- Winter Showcase (Grades 1 and 2 at 8:30 am) Grades Kindergarten and 3rd at 10:00 am)

12/20-Early Release

12/23-12/31- No School/Offices Closed

1/1- No School/Offices Closed

1/2-1/3- No School/Offices Open

1/6-No School/Teacher Planning

1/7- Classes Resume/Start of 3rd Quarter

1/8- Campus Tour on Wednesday, 1/8 at 6:30 pm

1/10- Report Cards Issued

1/15- Chuck E Cheese Spirit Night

1/20- No School/Offices Closed

Holiday shop preview for elementary is next week! We are still in high need of parent volunteers to help with set up as well as throughout the shop being open, helping kids shop and restock tables of goodies so the kids have a nice large selection to choose from. You can sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A44ACA82EA4FE3-51459608-wonderland

Middle School students must wear their ID at all times while on campus. If a student doesn't have their ID, a new one will be issued, and a $10 charge will be added to their account. Please ensure they have their badge each morning.

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.

AM and PM Carline Reminder:

• Please pull all the way up when in carline. This helps reduce wait times for all families.
• Stay in your lane and do not cut the line.

• Cars are allowed on campus at 2:00 p.m for PM elementary carline. Please plan to arrive at this time to help ensure a smooth and efficient process for all families.

• For the safety of everyone, we ask that you avoid parking or waiting on or near campus before this time to reduce traffic congestion. Additionally, please be mindful of others by staying in your designated lane and refraining from speeding through the carline area. We greatly appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe environment for our students and staff. Thank you for your continued support!

Please know that our procedures are in place for the safety of all students, parents, and staff. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!

Communicator Home-School Connection

• Engage your child in meaningful conversation

• Ask open-ended questions about their day at school and listen intently to their responses

• Model positive communication behavior

• Give your child access to reading materials at home

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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