Falcon Updates 3/29/19


Calendar Reminder

Upcoming Events

March 29th FMS vs RRMS Basketball Game

March 31st FMS Beautification Day (1-4pm)

April 4th End of 3rd Quarter

April 5th Teacher Work Day (Student Holiday)

April 4th -6th Spring Play: The Comic Book Artist

April 10th Chantilly Pyramid Art Show

April 10th - 12th 7th Grade MWEE Science Field Trip

April 15th - 19th Spring Break


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Spring clean up

DINING FOR DOLLAR$

Our next dining event is on Thursday, April 25th at Mod Pizza.  This is a “redo” from the snow day we had back in November.  Please click here for details on our upcoming event and to rsvp.  Thanks to all of your support at Five Guys earlier this month, over $250 will be generously given back to the school!

PTA MEETING

Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 9th at 7:00 pm in the library.  This is our evening spring meeting.  We hope to see many of you there!

SERVICE HOURS

Does your student need additional service hours to meet the upcoming deadlines for NJHS and Civics?  NJHS hours are due on April 30th and Civics hours are due by the end of the 3rd quarter which is next Thursday, April 4th!  If so, follow us on Facebook.  We post several opportunities there every week!  

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY WEEKEND!


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The spring play is here! Come see The Comic Book Artist on Thursday April 4th, Friday April 5th, and Saturday April 6th at 7:00pm. There is also an after school performance on Thursday April 4th at 3:00pm for Franklin MS students only. Tickets for students are $5 and general admission is $10. You can order tickets online at itickets.com. https://www.itickets.com/events/417450 Come and see this SUPER show!


7th Grade NJHS Membership

4th quarter is time for 7th grade induction into the National Junior Honor Society!  7th Graders will be notified if they qualify for NJHS membership sometime shortly after Spring Break.  Students will initially qualify with a cumulative 3.75 GPA, which is officially calculated & verified by FCPS.  Once notified, qualifying students have the opportunity to APPLY for membership.  Qualifying 7th grade students MUST complete an application in order to be considered for membership.  Stay tuned for notifications sometime AFTER Spring Break.  For additional information please click on the Franklin NJHS website: https://franklinms.fcps.edu/academics/national-junior-honor-society


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ART SHOW

Franklin MS After School Program

FRANKLIN vs. ROCKY RUN BASKETBALL GAME

Get ready for the Basketball event of the year! The Franklin vs. Rocky Run Basketball game will be Friday, March 29th  at Chantilly High School. Doors open at 5:30 PM and the first game will begin at 6:00 PM. Tickets will be on sale during lunches on Thursday, March 28 and Friday, March 29 for $5.00 Each. Tickets will also be sold at the door the night of the event for $5.00 each.  Students must be picked up no later than 9:00 PM on Friday. We hope to see you there!

Franklin/Rocky Run Basketball Game Parent/Guardian Information 

The basketball games between Franklin and Rocky Run at Chantilly High School will be a great opportunity for our students to show their Franklin pride. Students have been reminded that SR&R will be in effect for the basketball games and they should continue to be respectful of others and CHS property as they enjoy the action. This is a fun community event and family members are encouraged to attend along with their FMS students to root for the Falcons.

Doors open at 5:30 pm and the entire event will be finished prior to 9 pm. All students should have arrangements to be picked up by 9 pm. No staff supervision will be provided beyond 9 pm. We want this event to be a fond, middle school memory for your child. Thank you for your support and…..Go Falcons!!!!!

Transportation is available to students staying after school on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays – departing Franklin at 4:45 PM. Please be aware that the after-school late bus numbers and routes may differ from your child’s normal school day bus route.

  • If you are picking up your child after 4:00 PM please use the Kiss and Ride area. Please DO NOT park in the bus loop.
  • Students who plan to stay after-school must notify their parent/guardian BEFORE the 2:15 dismissal bell.
    • 2:15 – Dismissal bell, students who are staying after-school will go to their locker, grab all their belongings and head to the cafeteria. Each table will be labeled with the club/activity. They just find the correct table (ex. Chess Club) and will sign in and have a seat at that table. Everyday students will report to the cafeteria for sign-in and a snack.
    • 2:40 – Club/activity sponsors will come to the cafeteria to get their group and take them all together to the correct room/location.
    • 2:40 – 3:40 – 1st block activities
    • 3:40 – 4:40 – 2nd block activities
    • 4:40 – Students will report back to the cafeteria for late bus dismissal.
  • Some activities are only 1st block and some are both blocks. If an activity is only 1 block, students can be picked up or report to a 2nd block activity.

After-School Activities - March 18 - March 29


Best Buddies

The Best Buddies program, empowers the special abilities of people with IDD by helping them form meaningful friendships with their peers.  The students last week were working together to make friendship bracelets. 

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Family Engagement Survey

On March 24th, you will receive an invitation from Dr. Scott Brabrand, Superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools to participate in the 2019 FCPS Family Engagement Survey! 

We would love for you to complete the survey letting us know how we are doing in the areas of:

  • Providing you opportunities to partner.
  • Developing positive relationships.
  • Ensuring student success and more.

The survey will be available between March 24th- April 12th.

The information we learn from you will help us strengthen family engagement and continue fostering a Caring Culture throughout FCPS.

There are 3 ways you can complete the survey.

  1. Check your email after March 24 for an invitation with a survey link from Dr. Scott Brabrand, Superintendent with subject line: FCPS Family Engagement Survey.
  2. Ask the front office staff for a paper survey. You can complete it right there on the spot.
  3. Complete the online survey using one of the school computers. The office staff would be happy to show you an available computer for you to complete the survey electronically at the school.

We honor your opinion and commitment to your child and our schools. We strive to make it a better place for ALL!

For more information, please contact your Lea Fadden via ltfadden@fcps.edu at Franklin MS.


Attention Current 8th Grade Students:

CHS Global Education Opportunity

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To RSVP please click the link. https://rsvp.eftours.com/645gsz6


NJHS Members- Service Hours Reminder

Thank you for continuing to run the NJHS announcement.  Can we modify it for this week?

NJHS Students and Parents

In order to maintain status as an NJHS member, students are required to

  • Complete 15 service hours in service of an FCPS school (separate from and in addition to Civics Service Learning Hours)
  • Maintain a 3.5 cumulative GPA
  • Uphold the Pillars of NJHS

Today students that currently are not in compliance with one or more of those categories have received a letter detailing what they need to complete to maintain their member status.  This in no way removes students from NJHS at this time.  However, changes will need to be made in order for them to attend our pinning ceremony in May.  Final GPA calculations will be done at the end of the 3rd quarter (April 4, 2019) and service hours are due April 30, 2019 (service hour calculations in the letter were correct as of 2:30 pm on Wednesday 3/6) .

Parents of 8th grade NJHS members- please ask your students if they received a letter during Learning Seminar today so you can be aware of their membership status.  If you have any questions you can reach out to Molly Bridenbaugh (NJHS Faculty Co-Advisor) at mbridenbaugh@fcps.edu



Parent Teen Book Club

Attention Parents and Teens!

The last installment of the Parent Teen Book Club on April 10, 2019 is FULL!  Thank you for your interest! 


yearbook announcment

https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/?event=general.displayLanding&jobnumber=5330


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Here are a few reminders about the care and maintenance of your child's FCPSOn HP ProBooks.

  • Please make sure students shutdown computers if sitting idle for long periods of time.
  • Please make sure students are charging computers each night.
  • Remember, if charger cable or case are lost or damaged, families are responsible for reimbursing the school in order to get a new one.
  • Students can fix issues by opening up System Center from the Windows start menu
  • Having issues with the HP Probook come to the help desk.