The Latest from L'Etoile

Dear Franklin Academy Families,

We hope you had a wonderful holiday and that your children enjoyed their well-deserved week off from school. We look forward to welcoming them back and continuing our learning journey together on Monday, December 2nd!

Here are some important reminders:

Dress Down Day, 12/4: Please note that Dress Down Day is on December 4th. The cost is $15 for those who did not pay for the year. For more details, please refer to the flyer below.

Breakfast with Santa is next Saturday, December 7th! This wonderful event is hosted by our amazing PTO, and we hope to see you there. Admission is 1 new unwrapped toy that will be donated to PBSO's Boynton substation. There are many exciting activities planned, and we’d love for you to join us! You will receive 1 service our for attending!

Shout Out for Gratitude:
With the season of gratitude upon us, we’d love to hear who you’re thankful for! If there’s a staff member who 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.

Quarter 3 Club Registration:
Registration for Quarter 3 clubs begins today and will close on December 20th. Please see the link below for more information and to register your child.

PM 2 Testing Dates:
Please refer to the testing schedule below for the upcoming PM 2 testing dates. Testing will begin on Monday.

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.

IXL & Amira Challenge:
We are so very proud of our students for the tremendous work they have done over the past week. Please see the Leaderboards below to celebrate their achievements.

Have a wonderful weekend, and we’ll see you on Monday!

All the Best,

Mrs. L'Etoile

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/

12/04- Dress Down Day (pre-paid online- see flyer)

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

Please see the flyer below for Atlantic Community Highschool and the upcoming Tour dates from 8:-9:00 AM on the following days:

December 4th

December 12th

January 9th

January 22nd

For any questions, please reach out to Jill Meadow at jill.meadow@palmbeachschools.org.

If you are interested in the Medical Program at Atlantic but do not have the required Algebra 1 course, there are plenty of other Medical Sciences Choice Programs in Palm Beach County. Please see the programs below.

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.

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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