The Latest from L'Etoile

Dear Franklin Academy Families,

We hope you had a fantastic week! As we head into the middle of April, we want to take a moment to thank everyone who helped make AP, DSO, and Dean Appreciation Week so special. Your support and kind words made a big impact, and we are so grateful for our leadership team!

Here are a few key reminders and upcoming events to keep in mind:

STAR and FAST Spring Assessments
Spring testing is underway and will continue into May. Please review the testing calendar in our newsletter to ensure your child is prepared and on time for their scheduled assessments.

Spring Concerts – April 15 & 16
Come out and support our talented student performers as they take the stage next week! Full details are available in the newsletter.

No School – Friday, April 18
Reminder that there is no school for students next Friday.

Take Your Child to Work Day – Thursday, April 24
A fun and meaningful experience for students to learn about different careers! Check the newsletter for participation details.

April 30th will be the last day for personal checks

Please note that April 30th will be the last day we will accept personal checks for the school year.

Staff Shout-Outs
Our amazing staff works hard every day to make Franklin Academy a positive and inspiring place to learn. If someone has made a difference for your child or family, please let them know by completing the form below.

Thank you for being such an engaged and supportive part of our school community. Wishing you a safe and relaxing weekend!

All the best,
Mrs. L’Etoile

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!

Please note that April 30th will be the last day we will accept personal checks for the school year. After this date, all payments must be made via online or money order.

April is National Volunteer Month, and we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the incredible families who dedicate their time and effort to support our school. Your generosity, commitment, and willingness to lend a helping hand make Franklin Academy the best it can be!

Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students and staff—we truly appreciate you!

Franklin Families with middle and high schoolers in Palm Beach County, please check out the flyer below for a Youth Summit for students and parents next Saturday, April 12 at Palm Beach Lakes High School from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM to learn life skills for success, health, and awareness, and a workshop for parents ($50 gift card for parents to attend).

https://www.pbcgov.org/pbcyouthsummit/

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!

4/15- Spring Arts Showcase grades 4-8 at 6:00 pm

4/16- Spring Arts Showcase grades K-3 ( K& 3 at 8:45 AM and 1st & 2nd at 11:00 AM)

4/17- Coffee with Admin

4/18-No School/Offices Closed

4/26- Campus Tour on Saturday, April 26th at 10:00 am

5/2- Interim Report Cards Issued5/5= Cap and Gown Pictures for grades K, 5 & 8

5/14- Dress Down Day (Fee $15.00- Flyer below)

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

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.

April Learner Profile Attribute of the Month- Knowledgeable and Reflective

School-Home Connection: How can parents help develop the attributes at home.

Students who are KNOWLEDGEABLE have explored relevant and significant concepts and can remember what they have learned. They can draw on this knowledge and apply it in new situations.

How can parents help to develop students who are Knowledgeable at home?

• Encourage your child to read books at home that correspond with the topics being covered in school. In particular, books in their mother tongue will help your child make more meaningful, lasting connections to what is being taught in their classroom in English.

• Ask your child about what they are learning in school and engage them in conversations about it:

• “Why do you think that is an important thing to know about?”

• “Can you think of anything happening in the world today that might be similar to that aspect of History?”

• “You’re learning about pulleys and gears at school? This reminds me of your simple machines unit in grade 2... have you noticed any similarities? How is what you’re learning different?”

• Foster any area that your child expresses an interest in with books and activities, but also be sure to encourage them to explore other areas.

• Encourage your child to become familiar with current events and to read the newspaper and watch the news when appropriate.

Students who are REFLECTIVE know what they are good at and what they’re not. They try to think about these things, and they make changes where they can. They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and consider their personal strengths and weaknesses in a constructive manner.

How can parents help to develop students who are Reflective at home?

• Spend some time reviewing your child’s report card with them. They should have the opportunity to look at this document and consider it as well. Discuss it with them and truly consider their thoughts on their strengths and areas for improvement.

• Consider the goals that your child could set for the next term. Make a list not only of the goals, but of specific actions that can be taken to achieve these goals. You might want to list action that your child will take independently as well as action parents will take to support

  them. For example, if one of the goals your child sets for herself is to improve her writing, her action might be to keep a journal and write in it for at least 10 minutes each night. As a parent, you might decide that the two of you will participate in shared writing, for 30 minutes

  each week and produce a book of narratives together.

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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7882 South Military Trail, Boynton Beach, FL 33463

561-767-4700

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