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Next Weeks Bell Schedule
Monday All Period Day
Tuesday Odd Block Day
Wednesday Even Block Day
Thursday Odd Block Day
Friday Even Block Day
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Fundraiser Drive to Support Franklin Ends Tuesday, September 25th
We are in the middle of our fundraising campaign and we
want to thank you for the outpouring of support by so many families registering
online. We are counting on EVERY FAMILY to participate...in order to reach our
goal.
Since cookie dough orders are non-internet sales, all
orders need to be recorded on the Cherrydale order form contained inside the
fundraiser packet. The total amount of sales and the money collected should
match when turning in the fundraiser packet on or before September 25th.
All checks should be made payable to Franklin Middle School.
Even with the best of intentions, sometimes the packet
gets left at home instead of taken to work. It stays in the backpack instead of
showing it to friends, neighbors and relatives. Haven't started yet? No
problem! There's still time!
Even if you have just a few minutes to spare, click the
link below, our registration process is simple and easy. On the run...and don't
have time to register? Grab the packet and share with friends and family, shop
yourself, or share on social media! Every item sold...DOES make a difference
for our school!
http://click.em.cherrydale.com/?qs=2634c73522fdea967b7bc25092ad0a77442ff04e67da0b16867fda4424f6f7636fa2cfd4eaebbf74d0e4e13fcc467fab49253008a34b852e7a471fb666139a30
Student Services Updates:
SOS Screening for all 8th graders:
Franklin Middle School Student Services team will be
conducting a Signs of Suicide screening for all 8th graders through
HPE 8 on October 23rd and 24th. You will be
receiving a detailed letter explaining the screening process as well as opt-out
information in the US Mail in the upcoming weeks. Please be sure to look
for this information in your mailbox. Contact Tami Stubblefield, DSS,
with any questions at 703-904-5126.
Free/Reduced Meals:
If you believe your child may qualify for free or reduced
lunch, please complete the application online: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/food-and-nutrition-programs/free-and-reduced-price-meals
If you need help filling out the application
form, please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services at 703-813-4800.
Return the complete, signed application to: Office of Food and Nutrition
Services, 6840 Industrial Road, Springfield, Virginia, 22151.
You will be notified in writing when your
child(ren)’s application is approved or denied.
What you will need to provide during the application process:
- The
names and incomes of every member of your household
- The
school, grade, birthdate of every student in your household
- Your
social security number and electronic signature
- (Optional)
A valid email address or phone number for district communication about the
status of the application.
Back to School Night Follow Up:
Thank you to all family and community members who attended
our Back to School Night on Thursday evening. If you missed last night, here is the link to Sharon Eisenberg's message to parents CLICK HERE. If you have feedback please
email TLStubblefie@fcps.edu
Franklin MS PTA
Hello Parents,
I hope everyone enjoyed Back to School Night! THANK YOU to all who took the time to visit
the PTA table last night! We know Back to School Night can be a little
overwhelming, so for those who picked up a membership form to send in or
preferred to sign up online - PLEASE DON’T FORGET 😉.
We appreciate your generous support of our Friends of Franklin Membership
Drive!! We have lots of great events and activities planned for Franklin. Let’s work together to make this year
AMAZING!
THE ONLINE SPIRIT WEAR STORE CLOSES ON
SUNDAY!!
 Have you joined the PTA yet?
We welcome and encourage everyone to contribute to the Friends of
Franklin Membership Drive. This
tax-deductible donation will provide resources not funded by the school’s
budget. Our goal is to provide the best
educational experience for all students.
For example, these funds will support student and faculty programs like
NJHS and the Teacher Mentor Program.
There are also enrichment activities including the Parent/Teen Book Club
and the Math Counts Competition.
Lastly, we use these funds to appreciate all of the faculty and staff
here at Franklin and celebrate student’s achievements with end of the year
parties. Our suggested donation is $100 per family, but any amount is
greatly appreciated and puts us closer to our goal. Any donation of $10 and above includes PTA
membership for one parent allowing you to vote on issues affecting the school
and students. To donate and
support Franklin, please click here. Your support is greatly appreciated!!
Dining for Dollar$
The first Dining for
Dollars event is September 24th from 5-9 pm at Chipotle in Franklin
Farm Shopping Center. Chipotle will
generously donate 33% of sales back to our school. The more sales we have, the more funds to
support FMS! Please note that online orders are not included in our sales and
don’t forget to mention FRANKLIN when you are ordering!
Interested in Volunteering?
Hearing and Vision Screening will be held on October 1st
and we need lots of parent volunteers!
If you are interested, please see the link below:
Hearing and
Vision Screening
Does your student need service hours?
We are posting service hour opportunities on our PT Board site and
also on Facebook. If you have any
questions, please contact service@franklinmiddleschoolpta.org
Have a safe and wonderful weekend!
Franklin MS After School Program
Dear Parents/Guardians,
The FMS After School Program will begin on Monday, September
24th. Transportation will be available to students staying after school on
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays – departing at 4:45 PM. The late bus
schedule will be posted on the after-school bulletin board in the cafeteria.
Please be aware that the after-school late bus numbers and routes may differ
from your child’s normal school day bus route. Please see below for the General
After-School Schedule and a list of activities from September 24 – October 5.
Students must turn in an After-School Registration form to attend the
after-school program.
General schedule of After-school:
 All students will report to
the cafeteria after the 2:15 dismissal bell to sign-in for after-school.
Additional sign-ups are required for Chess Club and Art Club and can be found
on your child’s grade level google classroom.
For questions regarding the After-School
Program, please e-mail Mrs. Mollé, cemolle@fcps.edu
TJHSST Application Deadline Is September 28
The deadline to complete the online application for Thomas Jefferson High School
for Science and Technology (TJHSST), the governor’s regional school
for science and technology, is September 28. Applicants must currently
be enrolled in eighth grade, live with a parent or legal guardian who resides
full time in, and meets the residency requirements of, a school division that
participates in TJHSST.
Parent Teen Book Club
The Parent Teen Book Club is back!! This is a great opportunity to communicate/interacting with your teen. There are three separate meetings throughtout the year. Five different book titles will be offered each meeting.
Octobers books are:
- I am Malala
- I am Princess X
- The Crossover
- Miss E
- The Boys Who Challenged Hitler
To learn more about the books for the October meeting please CLICK HERE.
Dates for Parent Teen Book Club:
Wednesday, October 17, 2018 @ 7 p.m.
Wednesday, January 16, 2019 @ 7 p.m.
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 @ 7 p.m
To register for October, please use this link: http://bit.ly/PTBCOctober
National Junior Honor Society
8th Grade National
Junior Honor Society Members
This is a reminder about your
service hour requirement as a member of NJHS you are required to complete 15
service hours this year. These 15 hours are separate and in addition to
your Service Learning Hours for Civics. It is important to remember that
NJHS hours MUST be completed in a FCPS school. Check the NJHS Google
Classroom frequently, as we add service hour opportunities as they come
up. You can also take the initiative to find volunteer opportunities for
yourself. Call your elementary school’s main office to see if they have
any events coming up soon that they may need student volunteers to assist.
Remember to take a services hour
verification form with you to every opportunity and have it signed by a teacher
or staff member. When you have completed your verification form, turn
them into the folder outside Ms. Bridenbaugh’s room (101 in the Blue
Pod). If you have any questions about service hours, please reach out to
Ms. Bridenbaugh (mbridenbaugh@fcpsschools.net)
FCPSOn Resources
As students pickup and use their FCPSOn devices
this year we wanted to provide you the parents with a few resources. Resources
are available below via hyperlink, on our school website.
Digital
Citizenship Parent flyer
FCPSOn Device
Information
FMS FCPSOn Device Videos (Youtube playlist)
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