Our focus for the month of September within the Character Counts framework is on RESPONSIBILITY. Students demonstrate the trait of responsibility by taking ownership of their lives and acknowledging their power to choose what they think (including their attitudes and mindsets), say and do, and their accountability for the consequences of their choices.

Our Grades 6-8/MYP students will focus, within the IB Learner Profile, of being COMMUNICATORS, during the month of September. They will be encouraged to embody and understand this trait as they express themselves confidently and creatively, in more than one language, and in many ways. They will collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups, while they are being communicators.

Throughout the month of September, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members come together to raise awareness and promote suicide prevention. Remember, suicide is preventable and we all have the power to make a difference. Not only does Franklin Academy work on building better people everyday, we help build a community that prioritizes mental health and well-being.

Our SEPTEMBER PARENT CALENDAR is available on our website and all relevant event and important dates have been aded to our EVENTS CALENDAR. Any of these dates can be added to your own GOOGLE, ICALENDAR or OUTLOOK calendar. Please see below, for your convenience, that the document is available in image and pdf versions.

We will be issuing bus passes for eligible students that live more than 6 miles from our school. Please login to your PowerSchool Parent/Guardian account and complete the "Mid-Year Transportation Form" to apply for a student bus pass.

Only students that have a valid bus pass will be permitted to use their assigned Maranata Bus Service Transportation bus.

There is NO SCHOOL for students and our offices are CLOSED, in observance of LABOR DAY, on MONDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2024. Classes resume on Tuesday September 3, 2024, for students and our offices will reopen.

Q1 Clubs are scheduled to start on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, and will end on Friday, October 11, 2024. All communication about your child's club will be delivered by the child's club moderator.

Our Open House events are scheduled as shown in the flyer below.

We look forward to seeing you attend our events this month!

House Bill 1537, signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis, established September 11 as 9/11 Heroes' Day to honor those who perished in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. This year, we will observe 9/11 Heroes' Day on Wednesday, September 11. In recognition and observance of HEROES' DAY, students are encouraged to wear RED, WHITE and BLUE with their UNIFORM BOTTOMS.

School Picture Day will be held on Thursday September 12, 2024. Students must wear their regular school uniform—no PE uniforms or spirit shirts are allowed to be worn. The order form for your photo package is attached below, available on our school website, and has been physically sent home with students. Families can also pre-order and pay for photo packages at www.foxmar.com/prepay by midnight before our Picture Day event on September 12.

In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated this year from September 15 to October 15, all Florida K-12 students are invited to participate in academic and creative contests based on this year's theme: “Honoring Hispanic Contributions to Florida’s Success.”

• Student Art Contest for Grades K-3
• Student Essay Contest for Grades 4-12
  
• The Excellence in Education Award

All entries must be received by 5 pm on Friday, September 13, 2024.

Every year, thousands of schools and youth organizations across the country participate in Start With Hello Week, a national call-to-action focused on fostering new social connections and creating a sense of belonging among young people. This initiative teaches students how to build meaningful relationships, combat loneliness, and support one another.

Loneliness and depression can cause children and youth to withdraw, and in severe cases, lead to self-harm or harm to others. #StartWithHelloWeek empowers students to be more inclusive and connected, helping to create a positive, supportive community.

• Local author Debbie A. Thomas will be joining our K-5 students to read her delightful book, King Kenny and the Fox's Cape, to all of our elementary classes, as a special guest reader this month.

• The book focuses on the importance of respecting others, being humble and treating others the way you want to be treated.

• Everyone wants to be embraced and included.

Student Interim Reports for our first grading quarter of the 24-25 academic school year will be sent electronically to Grades 1-8/MYP Y3 parents/guardians on Wednesday September 18, 2024. Please login to your PowerSchool account and make sure the email we have on file for you is the one where you would like to receive your child's report prior to this date.

• You are invited to join us for a sweet treat at menchie's, in the Cobblestone Plaza, on Wednesday September 18th, 2024, from 2–9 PM!

• A portion of the proceeds from all sales will benefit our school, so bring your family and friends for a fun event and tasy treat at menchie's.

• We really hope to see you there!

The International Day of Peace ("Peace Day") is observed globally each year on September 21, and was established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution. This day is dedicated to uniting humanity in the commitment to peace, transcending differences, and fostering a Culture of Peace.

The 2024 theme, "Cultivating a Culture of Peace," marks the 25th anniversary of this important declaration. Let’s all strive to make Peace Day every day.

#PeaceDay

• No School for Students | October 3

• Offices Closed | October 3

• Classes Resume for Students | October 4

• Offices Reopen | October 4

• FTE Spirit Week Begins: Attendance Matters | October 7

• FTE Spirit Week Ends: Attendance Matters | October 11

• Last Day of Q1 Clubs | October 11

• Academic Q1 Ends | October 11

• No School for Students | October 14

• Classes Resume | October 15

• Quarter 2 Begins | October 15

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

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Location: 18800 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
Phone: 954-703-2294
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