Upcoming Events
May 13th - 24th - Spring SOLs
May 29th NJHS 7th Grade Induction
May 30th NJHS 8th Grade Pinning
May 31st 8th Grade Formal Dance
June 3rd -7th FCPSOn Student Computer Collection
June 10th Science Career Day
June 12th 7th and 8th grade picnic
SOLs Begin May 14th
Please contact Lea Fadden, School Test Coordinator, at Lea.Fadden@fcps.edu, with any questions regarding SOLs.
SOL CALENDAR with Bell Schedule
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May 13
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14
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15
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16
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17
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Test: 1,2,3,5,4,6,7
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Civics AM/PM
Test: 1,2,3,5,4,6,7
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Reading 7
Even: 2,4,5,6,LS
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Reading 7
Odd: 1,3,5,7,LS
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Science AM/PM
Test: 1,2,3,5,4,6,7
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20
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21
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22
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23
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24
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Geom & Algebra
Test: 1,2,3,5,4,6,7
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Math 8
Test: 4,6,7,5,1,2,3
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Math 7
Test: 1,2,3,5,4,6,7
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Reading 8
Odd: 7,3,5,1,LS
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Reading 8
Even: 6,4,5,2,LS
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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.
Science Career Day Presenters Needed
Franklin’s Science Department is looking for presenters at our annual Science Career Day on Monday, June 10th. If your career is related to science or engineering, and you would like to share your enthusiasm about your profession with our students, we would like to invite you to present at our Science Career Day. If interested, please contact your child’s science teacher, or Mr. Ferko, eferko@fcps.edu, the Science Career Day coordinator. We appreciate your active involvement in inspiring the future generation of scientists and engineers!
Franklin’s Science Teachers
FMS Transportation Procedures
Bus Ridership Requests
In support of student safety and accountability, all bus riders are to get on and off their assigned FCPS bus at their assigned FCPS stop.
- For extenuating circumstances, please contact, assistant principal, Rob Gibbs in advance by phone or email. Administration will do it’s best to accommodate based on the situation.
Any long-term requests for stop changes, bus route changes, or special requests will be should be forwarded to Area 3 Transportation at (703) 249-7000.
Walkers and Bicyclists
All walkers will either live within the 1 mile radius and/or have a walking pass (purple pass) provided in advance with administrative approval.
Students are expected to:
- Cross Lees Corner Road at the intersection of Thorngate and Lees Corner; no exceptions (not even Old Dairy and Lees Corner)
- Use the proper crosswalk, and walk their bike or carry their skateboard across the crosswalk
- Continue to walk the bike or carry their skateboard while on school property
- Use the bike racks
- Wear their helmets
Student Drop-off
- The bus loop and our parking lots are NOT drop-off points for students
- Kindly direct parents to the Kiss ‘n’ Ride line to drop off students
- Parents are permitted to park and walk with their child from the parking lots to the school to assist a child in need or for an office visit
8TH GRADE END OF YEAR PARTY
With the end of the year approaching, we want to reach out to parents to find out who is available to volunteer at the celebration for our 8th graders. The party will be held on June 12th beginning at 11:30 am. Please see the link below: 8th grade party sign-up
DINING EVENT
Our last dining event of the school year will be at Baskin Robbins in Franklin Farm Shopping Center on Wednesday, June 5th from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. They will generously donate 15% of all sales back to the school. We don’t even have to mention that we are there to support Franklin! We will also have a raffle for a Baskin Robbins ice cream cake and other surprises. We hope to see many of you there.
8th GRADE DANCE
The 8th grade dance will be held on Friday, May 31st from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. It is a formal dance and the students have voted for a tropical theme. Please see our update next week to make food donations and/or volunteer to assist at the event!
PTA MEETING
Our next general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 14th at 9:30 am. We are also still looking to fill several board positions for next year! If you are interested or know someone that is, please email us at membership@franklinmiddleschoolpta.org with any questions.
HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY WEEKEND!
8th Grade NJHS
All 8th grade members of NJHS should have received a letter from their Learning Seminar teacher about their NJHS status for the pinning ceremony. Please ask your student to share the letter with you if they have not done so. Our pinning ceremony will be on Thursday, May 30, 2019 starting at 2:45 pm. We cannot wait to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our NJHS members over the past year with you!
If you have questions please reach out to Ms. Bridenbaugh - mbridenbaugh@fcps.edu
FMS WORLD LANGUAGES PALS FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE
Spanish 2 students have their Writing PALS (final exam) on May 15 (even periods) and May 16 (odd periods). Please be sure to bring a pencil and an eraser on this day. Study materials have been given in class and are posted to class calendars. Note also that PALS exams are not eligible for retake.
SPRING 2019
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TEST
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SPANISH 1
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SPANISH 2
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PALS SPEAKING
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May 30-June 3, 2019
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April 30-May 3, 2019
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PALS WRITING
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May 21/22, 2019
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May 15/16, 2019
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MULTIPLE CHOICE
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May 28/29, 2019
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May 28/29, 2019
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Lost and Found Items
Don’t forget about our lost and missing items in the cafeteria! Water bottles, books and clothing items that need to go home before our school year ends!
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8th Grade Formal Dance – A Night In the Tropics!
The 8th grade formal dance is scheduled for Friday, May 31st from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. In order to purchase a ticket, students must bring in $8 cash and a signed invitation (which can be found on the 8th grade google classroom) during their lunch on Thursday, May 30th or Friday, May 31st. Tickets will not be sold on Friday or at the door. Food and drinks are included in the ticket prices. Students should not wear jeans or shorts. Please contact Mrs. Molle, cemolle@fcps.edu for any questions you may have.
Franklin MS After School Program
The last day of After-School Activities and Late Buses is Thursday, May 30th!
Upcoming Activities –
Talent Show Auditions will be on Thursday, May 16th after-school. Students must turn in a talent show audition form by Tuesday, May 14th in order to audition. Forms are in the cafeteria and on your child’s grade level google classroom.
 May 13 – Best Buddies Meeting
May 16 – TALENT SHOW AUDITIONS – 3:00 – 4:30 – Audition forms can be found on students grade level google classroom and in the cafeteria. Audition forms are due on Tuesday, May 14th. Parent signature is required. The talent show will be on Thursday, June 13 during school in the gym.
May 16 – Chantilly Color Guard Clinic
May 17 – Last day of After-School Bowling League
May 22 – Cupcake Wars
May 23 – Cupcake Wars
May 29 – Art Club
May 30 – LAST DAY OF AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND LATE BUSES
May 31 – 8th GRADE FORMAL DANCE! 6:00 – 8:00 PM
After - School Activities - May 13 - May 24
Reminder About School Food Accounts
Please remember to add money to your child’s school nutrition account. All accounts must be brought current before the end of the school year in June
Is your rising high school student interested in participating in a HS sport? If so, a VHSL Physical Form is required.
While you are welcome to obtain a physical from your physician, the FCPS Athletic programs also support you in completing this task. The Chantilly High School Athletic Training Program will be completing physicals on June 5th . Physicals are $50 and by appointment only. Click to Pre-register as a student!
Click to print off VHSL Physical Form
For more information regarding the Chantilly High School Sports Physicals and the Athletic Training Program, please visit https://chantillysports.org/main/teamheadline/id/155/headlineid/49223204 or contact the Chantilly High School Head Athletic Trainer, Katelyn Bishop, at KABishop@fcps.edu.
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
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Our next Best Buddies meeting will be after school on May 13th. Hope to see you there!! |
How much screen time? That is a question all parents are asking as technology and mobile technology continues to saturate our society. We have all heard that Silicon Valley executives are not allowing their children to use screens. The article “How much screen time? Silicon Valley parents are still trying to figure it out” by Ana Homayoun of the Washington Post, dives into this topic and shreds some light on the issue and provides resources and tips as a parent.
Screen time at school is also a concern for Teachers and Administrators. I wanted to let you, the parents, know that devices at school are not used continuously all day. There's a mix of screen time and non-screen time in each class. The time on the devices is more about student creation and engaging students to explore the curriculum they are learning. They also use the devices to engage in class discussions and collaborative work.
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