The Latest from L'Etoile

Dear Franklin Academy Families,

Happy Friday! We hope you've had a great week. We’ve added some important flyers and dates to this week's newsletter, so be sure to check them out! Here are a few highlights:

• Dance: Don’t forget to register for our "Daughter's Choice" Dance on Wednesday, 9/25. Registration closes next Friday, 9/20. It will be a fantastic night of dinner, dancing, and quality time!

• Clubs: We have a lot of new clubs starting for Quarter 2! You can check them out on our school website and register using the Wufoo link:

Quarter 2 Club Registration Link: https://fabb7882.wufoo.com/forms/quarter-2-club-registration-m1bvr9bb12isq6s/

• Save the Date: A flyer with important dates for Kindergarten, 5th Grade, and 8th Grade Graduations is included below.

• Staff Shout Out: Thank you to everyone who has filled out the Staff SHOUT OUT Survey! Feel free to complete it each week and help us recognize our amazing staff.

• Service Hours: New service hour opportunities have been added this week, so please take a look if you're interested.

Thank you for taking the time to read this update. We hope you have a wonderful and relaxing weekend!

All the Best,

Mrs. L'Etoile

This morning, we tracked carline traffic patterns. Wait times were minimal before 7:21 AM, with a 5-minute wait for families arriving at 7:21. Arriving around 7:15 AM will significantly reduce your wait time.

Please note, students are marked tardy if dropped off after 7:30 AM for Elementary and 8:30 AM for Middle School. To avoid the traffic rush, we encourage arriving earlier. Pictures of the traffic at different times are below.

Thank you for your cooperation!

As we continue to prioritize the safety of our students and families, we kindly ask all parents and guardians to practice safe driving and courteous behavior during drop-off and pick-up times. Please remember to be patient, follow traffic rules, and respect others as we work together to ensure a positive and secure environment for everyone.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter, and for helping us keep our school community safe.

Please fill out the form by clicing the tab above. sharing a shout out for a Franklin Staff Member! Your feedback is crucial in helping us recognize the hard work and dedication of our staff members. 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.

This school year, we will begin to allow our students to attend home games at Franklin! We are very excited to launch our new game day vouchers and boost our school spirit! Game day vouchers can be purchased on our website under the athletics tab. The purchase of this card allows students to come to home games without a parent. The cards will remain valid as long as students adhere to all campus policies while attending games and at the conclusion of those events while waiting for pick-up. Students who fail to follow school rules will have their card revoked with no refund. Students who purchase these cards will be able to use them for 10 purchases which include entry to our games and concessions (which can include entry and concessions for their siblings as well)! They will sit in the student section that will be under the control of some of our amazing staff members who volunteered their time to support our teams. Our wonderful SGA has also volunteered to run the concession stand and the entry booth to help punch the student cards and keep everything running smoothly! Each card is made to fit on the student's lanyard, much like the ID badges they are required to wear.

As of now, we have 3 options for students to purchase!

Option 1: $20.00 - Standard game day voucher

Option 2: $30.00 - Students receive a game card as well as a spirit shirt!

Option 3: $10.00 - Students receive a spirit shirt!

To opt in to receive text messages from Franklin Academy, please text "YES" to 79041.

1. Interim Report Cards

Interim report cards will be sent today. This is a great opportunity to review your child's progress and support their academic journey. Please take the time to discuss the grades with your child and identify any areas where they might need extra help or encouragement. Your involvement plays a crucial role in their success.

2. Reminder: Small Bags and Purses Policy

Please remember that students must keep all small bags and purses inside their backpacks throughout the school day. These items should not be worn on the body. This policy helps maintain a focused learning environment and ensures student safety. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us.

3. AP Kindness Corner:

We are excited to highlight some remarkable students who have gone above and beyond in demonstrating one of our Core Values Kindness:

• 5th Grade Santiago M. For his exceptional help with ESOL support to his peers. Santiago’s willingness to assist others exemplifies the spirit of teamwork and compassion.

• 8th Grade Maximo M. For his consistent effort in looking out for his peers. Maximo’s attentiveness and kindness make a significant difference in creating a supportive school environment.

We are proud of these students and their positive contributions to our school community.

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.

AM Carline Reminder:

For our elementary school students, we have noticed that there is little to no line to drop off students at 7:15 am, which provides an excellent opportunity for a smooth and stress-free drop-off experience. To give your child ample time to settle in and be ready for the start of their classes at 7:30 am, we kindly request that you aim to arrive prior to 7:30 am. Please pull all the way up when in carline. This will help the wait time for all families in carline.

PM Carline Reminder:

For the safety of everyone involved and to prevent traffic congestion that can lead to accidents, we kindly request that you do not park your vehicles on Military Trail or Miner Road during dismissal times.

We understand that waiting can sometimes be inconvenient, but we encourage you to plan your arrival between 2:20 PM and 2:35 PM for elementary students and 3:20-3:35 for middle school students. This will not only reduce your wait time but also contribute to a safer and more organized dismissal process.Please pull all the way up when in carline. This will help the wait time for all families in carline.

Please be aware that the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) has informed us that they will be issuing fines to individuals who park on Military Trail and Miner Road. We want to avoid any unnecessary fines and, more importantly, prioritize the safety of our school community.

Your cooperation in following these parking guidelines is greatly appreciated, as it ensures the well-being of all our students and families. Together, we can create a safer and more efficient dismissal experience.

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.

9/10-9/30- Charleston Wrap Fundraiser

9/13- Interim Report Cards Issued

9/18- Sky Zone Spirit Night

9/18- Dress Down Day (See Flyer)

9/24-Dessert with Admin At 6 pm virtually

10/3-No School/ Offices Closed

10/7-10/11- FTE Week

10/10- PTO Virtual Meeting 6 pm

10/14- No School/ Teacher Planning Day

10/15-10/25- Book Fair

10/15- Start of 2nd Quarter

10/18- Report Cards Issued

September IB Learner Profile Attribute of the Month: Courageous

What is the Primary Years Programme?

The PYP is a curriculum framework for elementary students. Like all International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes, the IB learner profile permeates all facets of school life in the PYP.

The PYP is based on the recognition of a child’s natural curiosity, creativity and ability to reflect. It generates a stimulating, challenging learning environment to nurture the whole child and foster a lifelong love of learning for all. The PYP is transdisciplinary, meaning students learn across subject areas while inquiring into big ideas.

To help welcome and/or transition students into the IB program, all Kindergarten through 5th grade students begin the school year with IB Boot Camp. The activities are designed to help seamlessly guide students into understanding the mission and experience an inquiry-based curriculum. Below are pictures of our life-long learners at work!

Source: IBO.org

Mrs. Rosen's Kindergarten class created their Essential Agreement during PYP Bootcamp week.

Students are learning about computer hardware and software. The components they are inquiring about are the Motherboard, CPU (Central Processing Unit), Hard Drive, RAM (Random Access Memory) and GPU (Graphics Processing Unit).

Our Middle School leadership classes took an animal personality quiz to see what leadership qualities they possess and then worked with their groups to describe their strengths/weaknesses and what other "animals" should know when working with them.

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

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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