Dear Kindergarten Parents,

Welcome to Franklin Academy’s Pembroke Pines K-8 campus! I am Ms. Diaz, your principal, and I am thrilled to welcome you and your children to our wonderful school community. As we prepare for an exciting year ahead, I encourage you to review this newsletter carefully. It contains essential information about upcoming dates, events, and valuable tips to help ensure your child is ready for kindergarten. We look forward to partnering with you in this journey of growth and learning.

Warm regards,

Ms. Diaz

Before your child begins kindergarten at our school, you must provide a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH 680 form) documenting the required vaccinations or exemption information. Please review the information provided below by Broward County Public Schools (BCPS), if applicable to your child.

We are thrilled to invite you to our New Parent Orientation! This informative session is designed to help you and your child transition smoothly into our school community. Join us to meet our dedicated staff, learn about our programs and policies, and get answers to any questions you may have. We look forward to welcoming you and ensuring a successful start to the school year!

We are excited to invite you to our Kindergarten Meet and Greet! This event is a wonderful opportunity for parents to visit their child's classroom, meet the teacher, and drop off school supplies. Please remember to label all school supplies with your child's name. If you pre-purchased supplies, they will already be in your child's classroom. We look forward to seeing you there and starting this school year on a positive note!

Our youngest scholars are invited to Kickstart Franklin, a special two-day experience designed to help kindergarten students acclimate to our campus before the official first day of school. During these two half-days, children will have the opportunity to explore their new environment and get comfortable with their surroundings.

Please note that on the first day of Kickstart Franklin, parents will have the unique opportunity to park their vehicles and walk their children to class. This will be the only day parents can accompany their children to the classroom, so we encourage you to take advantage of this special moment.

The first day of kindergarten marks an important milestone as our little ones begin their exciting journey in kindergarten. For parents, it's a moment of mixed emotions—some may feel a bit "boohoo" as they watch their children take this big step, while others may feel a joyful "yahoo" seeing their kids embark on this new adventure.

Join us for a delightful breakfast, hosted by our PTO, where we can share these feelings, connect with other parents, and celebrate the start of an incredible school year. Let's come together to support our children and make this a memorable beginning for everyone involved.

Franklin Academy participates in the National School Lunch Program and our school can benefit from several incentives based on family participation.

We encourage all of our families to click on the link belowto complete your application for the NSLP for access to possible benefits.

Steps to Complete Application

• Enter Zip Code
• Choose Your District: FRANKLIN ACADEMY
• Complete Your Application
• Submit

Upon your child's acceptance to Franklin Academy, you can request bus transportation during the online registration process. Please note that transportation is available on a limited basis and is offered to students who reside between 2 and 6 miles from the campus. Families living within two miles of the school will need to arrange their own transportation for their child(ren).

Once transportation has been assigned, a bus pass will be emailed to you. Bus passes for registered students will be sent out prior to the first day of the school year. Please be aware that bus stops may change from year to year.

To access the Volunteer Portal, you must complete a one-time “Volunteer Application”. Once your application is approved, you will receive an email with instructions for the next steps, including a link to set up your portal password. Rest assured, all information provided will remain confidential.

Franklin Academy is a cash-free school. Payments can be made via personal check, money order, cashier's check, or online using a major credit card. Please note that online payments will incur a service fee at the time of submission. When making a payment, be sure to include your child's full name (first and last), grade level, homeroom teacher, and the purpose of the payment.

Visit https://www.afterschool-connections.org/

for more information about their program by clicking on the link provided

FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows students to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials. The link provided below will give you access to our specific webpage on our website for more information and direct links.

Building Better People, Every Day

Website: https://ppk8.franklin-academy.org/
Location: 18800 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
Phone: 954-703-2294
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FranklinAcademyCharter
Twitter: @FranklinCharter