The Latest from L'Etoile

Dear Franklin Academy Families,

We hope you had a wonderful week! We have many exciting events coming up and wanted to share some important reminders with you.

Breakfast with Santa
Tomorrow, December 7th, join us for the wonderful Breakfast with Santa event, hosted by our amazing PTO. Admission is 1 new, unwrapped toy to be donated to PBSO’s Boynton Substation. There will be many exciting activities, and we would love for you to join us! Plus, you will earn 1 service hour for attending!

Picture Day

Class Group pictures and fall picture day make-ups are on Monday, December 9th.

PM 2 Testing Dates
We have completed the first week of testing! We have two more weeks of testing different grade levels. Next week, Middle School will test. For more detailed information, please see the testing schedule below.

Quarter 3 Club Registration
Registration for Quarter 3 clubs is now open and will close on Friday, December 20th. Please see the link below for more information and to register your child.

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 give them a shout-out using the form linked below. It’s a great way to spread appreciation during this time of year.

Service Hour Opportunities

Don’t forget to check 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 excited 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! Have a wonderful weekend, and don't forget to join us tomorrow for Santa with Breakfast, sponsored by our fabulous PTO.

All the Best,

Mrs. L'Etoile

This is a reminder that hoodies are not permitted as part of our school uniform policy. Students may wear long sleeve shirts under their polos. If a student is found wearing a hoodie, we will hold onto it until the end of the day.

Thank you for your understanding and for helping to ensure our students adhere to our school policies. For your reference, we have included our dress code policy below.

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). Some club sponsors will also be attending out Santa Breakfast on Saturday, 12/7 so you can meet them in person, ask questions, and sign up for clubs if you’d like to wait till then. Here is the link to register: https://fabb7882.wufoo.com/forms/quarter-3-club-registration-mce6aq40x6bvy5/

12/7- Breakfast with Santa

12/9-Class Group Picture (K-5)

12/9- Fall Picture Day (Yearbook Picture)- Make-Up Day

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

12/19- Coffee with Admin

12/20-Early Release

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

1/1- 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

Our PYP 2 students were effective communicators when they presented their Severe Weather Emergency Kit. During their unit "How the World Works", students were given a real-world task to create a severe weather kit. The project coincided with Hurricane Milton which gave students first-hand experience as they learned about the Science concepts.

Students analyzed and interpreted data they collected from this inquiry-based dissection.

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

Franklin Academy, Boynton Beach Campus

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7882 South Military Trail, Boynton Beach, FL 33463

561-767-4700

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