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

My School Bucks

Please remember to pay your student fees by June 1.  All accounts can be accessed through My School Bucks, https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/login/getmain?requestAction=home.

SOLs continue May 20th

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.

Science Career Day Presenters Needed

Franklin’s Science Department is looking for presenters at our annual Science Career Day on Monday, June 10^th. 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  

END OF YEAR CELEBRATIONS

With the end of the year approaching, we are asking parents to volunteer at one of our parties.  We also want to remind parents that in an effort to be eco-friendly, we are asking ALL 7^th and 8^th graders to bring a reusable bottle filled with water on June 12th.  We will be able to refill bottles as needed, but prefer to start out with a full bottle.  All of the kids that bring a full reusable water bottle will be given a treat at the beginning of the party!  To volunteer, please see the sign-ups below:

7^TH GRADE END OF YEAR PARTY VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP

8^TH GRADE END OF YEAR PARTY VOLUNTEER 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 5^th from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.  There is no need to mention that we are there to support Franklin as they will generously donate 15% of all sales back to FMS!  We will also have a raffle for a Baskin Robbins ice cream cake and other surprises.   We hope to see many of you there!

8^th GRADE DANCE

The 8^th grade dance will be held on Friday, May 31^st from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.  It is a formal dance and the students have voted for a tropical theme.  If you would like to volunteer and/or donate food, please see the sign-up below:

8^th GRADE DANCE VOLUNTEER/FOOD DONATION SIGN-UP

PTA-NEXT YEAR

PTA can't exist without YOU! We have several board positions that need to be filled for next year. Most importantly - President and Treasurer. Holding a position on the PTA board is seriously THE BEST way to know what is going on in middle school!! You don't need to be a veteran PTA volunteer to be on the board......you just need to have a desire to help our school, our staff, and our children!  All parents of rising 8th graders, please consider stepping up! And, EVERYONE, please share our need with parents of rising FMS 7th graders.

Please email us at membership@franklinmiddleschoolpta.org with any questions.  

We thank you for your willingness to get involved!

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY WEEKEND!

8^th Grade Pinning Ceremony

Congratulations to all our 8^th grade members who met the requirements to receive their service pin.  We look forward to seeing you and your parents/guardians/family at our ceremony on Thursday, May 30, 2019  beginning at 2:45 pm.

Students- please review the Google Classroom post with important information regarding the ceremony

7^th Grade Induction Ceremony

Congratulations to qualifying students who submitted their applications!  Notification of acceptance was posted on the NJHS Google Classroom in the application assignment.  Please have your child check there.

Two more important dates are coming up!

May 22^nd – MANDATORY Ceremony Rehearsal – 1^st Block afterschool – 2:20 – 3:30pm.  Students will practice lining up in alpha order, processing into the gym and across the stage.  Attendance is critical to making the ceremony go off without a hitch.   Please schedule appointments or other commitments to avoid missing this rehearsal.  Students can get a ride home after or they may stay for the late bus after 2^nd block.

May 29^th – Induction Ceremony – 2:45 – 4:00.  Parents/Guardians/Family are invited to this special ceremony!  Accepted students will be officially inducted into NJHS.  We will hear from current 8^th grade members to better understand the pillars of membership (Scholarship, Service, Leadership, Character and Citizenship).  Students will also pledge themselves to the organization and receive their certificate of membership.

Questions?  Email Mrs. Taylor at kmtaylor@fcps.edu.  You can also check the Franklin NJHS chapter page at https://franklinms.fcps.edu/academics/national-junior-honor-society

FMS WORLD LANGUAGES PALS FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE

Spanish 1 students have their final writing exams (PALS) on May 21/22, 2019. As this is a cumulative test, they should be studying every day to review all content from this school year. Be aware that retakes are not allowed on PALS exams.

FCPSOn Laptop Collection June 4-6

The 2018-2019 school year is coming to a close and the FCPSOn laptops need to be returned, re-imaged and updated to prepare for next year.  We will be collecting the FCPSOn student laptops from June 4-6 during student Health and Physical Education classes.  Students will need to have all items with them at the time of computer collection (laptop computer, charger cable and carrying case).

Please be aware that if items are damaged and repairable, they will be repaired by FCPS, except for the carrying case.  

Carrying Case Damage:

• Ripped/hole in case
• Torn/handle not usable
• Missing or damaged zipper
• Stained or defaced

If items are lost the following fees will need to be paid by check payable to Franklin Middle School for the exact amount; memo: FCPSOn/Student Name:

Please take inventory of your child’s FCPSOn equipment. Payment for lost or damaged items can be made on or before the June 4-6 collection dates. Thank you.

8^th Grade Formal Dance – A Night In the Tropics!

The 8^th grade formal dance is scheduled for Friday, May 31^st 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 8^th grade google classroom) during their lunch on Thursday, May 30^th or Friday, May 31^st. 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 30^th!

Upcoming Activities –

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 14^th. 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 – 8^th 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 5^th .  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.

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