Upcoming Events

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

April 10th Chantilly Pyramid Art Show

April 10th Parent Teen Book Club

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

April 15th - 19th Spring Break

May 10th - Band Field Trip to King's Dominion

May 13th - 24th - Spring SOLs

The spring play is here! Come see The Comic Book Artist on Thursday April 4^th, Friday April 5^th, and Saturday April 6^th at 7:00pm. There is also an after school performance on Thursday April 4^th 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!

Thank you to all of the volunteers who came out last Sunday to help “beautify” Franklin Middle School!  Here are a few images from the day:

DINING FOR DOLLAR$

Our next dining event is on Thursday, April 25^th 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!

WANT TO LEARN HOW TO SEND YOUR KIDS TO COLLEGE WITHOUT GOING BROKE?

 The PTA is proud to sponsor this workshop!  For many families, the high cost of higher education is a daunting proposition. Parents lie awake at night trying to figure out how to afford sending their children to college and still have enough of their hard earned money to be able to retire. Some families have children attending college next year and others have years to plan; but the fears of tackling these monumental and rising costs are the same. The College Funding Coach® is here to help families figure out HOW to pay for it! Please join us on May 1st at 6:30PM for the Little-Known Secrets of Paying for College workshop. This is information you can’t afford to miss! To RSVP please: Click Here or visit our website, www.thecollegefundingcoach.org  and look for upcoming classes in your area.  Please see the flyer below for additional details.

PTA MEETING

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

SERVICE HOURS

Does your student need additional service hours to meet the upcoming deadlines for NJHS?  NJHS hours are due on April 30^th .  If so, follow us on Facebook.  We post several opportunities there every week!  

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY WEEKEND!

Student Services Updates:

Parents,

Please remember to login to your ParentVue accounts to review you child’s course selection for next year.  Need to make a change?  Contact your child’s current school counselor.

Need to register for a Parent Vue account?  Click here.  Academic Advising questions or feedback?  Email TLStubblefie@fcps.edu

April is the Month of the Military Child

Each year our nation designates April as the Month of the Military Child to recognize and thank children from military families for the sacrifices they make living the military lifestyle.  The recognition is part of the legacy of former Defense Secretary Casper Weinberger who established the commemoration in 1986.   During the month, one day is selected as the day to “Purple Up! For Military Kids” and all are encouraged to wear purple in recognition of the strength and sacrifices of military connected youth (MCY).  Why purple?  Purple is the color that symbolizes all branches of the military, as it is the combination of Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine red, and Navy blue.  This year Purple Up day will be celebrated on April 10.

Military connected youth face unique circumstances living the military lifestyle.  By understanding the lifestyle of military connected youth we can better meet their needs as they transition with their family members who serve our nation. Currently over 11,000 military connected youth call FCPS home.

Celebrating the Month of the Military Child provides a powerful opportunity to raise awareness and build support to help these children meet the unique challenges they face! It is an opportunity to recognize and thank military children and youth for their heroism, character, courage, sacrifices and continued resilience.

Celebration Highlights:

• On March 25, 2019, Medal of Honor recipients Lt. Michael Thornton, U.S. Navy, Retired, and Lt. Col. Harold Fritz, U.S. Army, Retired, visited Hayfield Secondary School in recognition of Medal of Honor Day. View the video
• Students from the Purple Team at South County Middle are participating in the second annual Honor Flight field trip on Tuesday, April 2, to honor, acknowledge, and show respect for the sacrifice U.S. veterans made while serving their country. Learn more.
• View a video on how the Month of the Military Child is celebrated at Orange Hunt Elementary School
• View videos about our Military Connected Youth

Visit FCPS' Resources for Military Families page.

National Junior Honor Society

7^th Grade NJHS Membership

4^th quarter is time for 7^th grade induction into the National Junior Honor Society!  7^th 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 7^th 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

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 3^rd 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 8^th 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

Just a reminder that the final installment of the Parent Teen Book Club for the 2018-2019 will meet this coming Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 7 p.m. in the theatre.  Looking forward to a great evening of discussions.  Please contact Karen Radcliffe (keradcliffe@fcps.edu) with any questions or concerns. 

SOLs Begin May 14

Please contact Lea Fadden, School Test Coordinator, at Lea.Fadden@fcps.edu, with any questions regarding SOLs. 

SOL CALENDAR with Bell Schedule

Reminders for SOLs

• Students need to bring their charger each day to school, especially during SOL testing.  Computers used for SOL testing must be plugged in per VDOE regulations.
• If a student has lost his/her charger, they need to bring $38 to the front office to purchase a new charger.
• If the student computer needs to be fixed, please bring it to the Help Desk as soon as possible to ensure it gets returned in time for SOL testing.

Standards of Learning Test Schedules for Students Observing Ramadan

This year, the main Standards of Learning (SOL) testing window has significant overlaps with Ramadan, the Muslim holy month marked by daily fasting. The SOL testing window begins for high schools on Monday, April 29, and for elementary and middle schools on Monday, May 6. All schools must complete SOL make-up tests and retakes by Friday, June 7. Ramadan begins the evening of Sunday, May 5, and ends with Eid-al-Fitr on Wednesday, June 5.

FCPS welcomes and encourages engagement with parents and guardians of students affected by this overlap. School staff will work with parents and guardians to make schedule adjustments or determine how best to address students’ needs. For example, it may be possible to schedule testing early in the day when energy levels are likely to be highest.

If you have a child in an SOL grade-level who will be fasting to observe Ramadan this year, contact Lea Fadden, School Test Coordinator, at Lea.Fadden@fcps.edu to take advantage of possible scheduling options.

View more ideas and tips to prepare for upcoming testing during Ramadan.

FMS WORLD LANGUAGES PALS FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE

SPRING 2019

Franklin MS After School Program

Franklin MS After School Program

After-School Skating Event – Thursday, April 26th  

On Thursday, April 11th we will host our annual after-school skating event. Skating is open to all students and is free of charge. In order to skate, students must turn in a signed permission slip by Tuesday, April 9^th. Please click here for a permission slip or students can pick up permission slips in the cafeteria during their lunch or the main office. There will be a DJ and the event is always a blast! Skating will conclude at 4:30 PM for late bus dismissal. Students must use the skates provided by Skatetime. Please e-mail Mrs. Mollé, cemolle@fcps.edu with any questions you may have.

Family Engagement Survey Reminder

We value your opinion so much that we are sending out a special reminder for you to complete the FCPS Family Engagement Survey.

On March 24^th, you received an FCPS Family Engagement Survey!

Please complete the survey letting us know how we are doing in the areas of

• communicating,
• providing you opportunities to partner,
• developing positive relationships,
• ensuring student success and more.

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 for an invitation sent 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 iPads or computers. The office staff would be happy to show you an available computer for you to complete the survey electronically at the school.

For a direct link to the survey click HERE

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

INSTITUTE FOR THE ARTS

Dates: Monday, July 1 — Friday, July 26 (No classes July 4 and 5)

Time: 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday-Friday

Location: Fairfax High School

IFTA is an arts enrichment and academic program for students currently in grades 6–11. Students have 4 classes that they select from over 80 courses in dance, music, theatre, visual art, and fashion. Students entering grade 9 may take the Online Health & PE (HPE9) course and students entering grades 9-12 may take the Self-Directed Economics and Personal Finance (EPF) course as one of their 4 classes.

View IFTA Brochure

Registration: Open now through Sunday, June 16

Questions: IFTA@fcps.edu

The Next Best Buddies meeting will be held after school on April 8th.

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.

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