Upcoming Events
June 3rd -7th FCPSOn Student Computer Collection
June 10th Science Career Day
June 12th 7th and 8th grade picnic -
(students should bring reusable water bottle)
June 14th Last Day of School (3 hour early release)
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:
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Equipment
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Cost
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Computer
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$355
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Charger cable
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$38
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Computer Carrying Case
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$12
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Mifi wireless device (if applicable)
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$140
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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.
Library Books Due
All books are due back to the library today, May 31, 2019. Please help your students remember to return their books to the library.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Ruffle at sruffle@fcps.edu or have your students come to the library to check the status of their library accounts.
Students checked out over 8,000 books this school year! Thank you and we hope everyone enjoys the summer with even more time to read and relax.
Student Spotlight:
ESOL students share their capstone projects and connects to Portrait of a Graduate Skills as they reflect on their learning over the course of the school year.
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.
END OF YEAR CELEBRATIONS
With the end of the year approaching, we are asking parents to volunteer! We also want to remind parents that in an effort to be eco-friendly, we are asking ALL 7th and 8th 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:
7TH GRADE END OF YEAR PARTY VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP
8TH 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 5th 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. Please see the flyer below. We hope to see many of you there!
8th GRADE DANCE
The 8th grade dance is tonight from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. It is a formal dance with a tropical theme. If you would like to volunteer and/or donate food, please see the sign-up below:
8th GRADE DANCE VOLUNTEER/FOOD DONATION SIGN-UP
PTA BOARD POSITIONS
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!
Reminder About Student Medications
The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school. Medication left in the health room after that time will be discarded. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. However, with parent or guardian permission, a high school student may transport over-the-counter medications to and from the school health room.
Medication authorization forms for next school year may be obtained from the school or online at https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/school-health-services . A medication authorization form is required for any medication, prescription or over-the-counter, to be kept at school. Please be sure medication orders are clear. All information on the form must be completed. Part I must be signed and dated by the parent or guardian. Part II must be signed and dated by your physician. Over-the-counter medication given for headache, muscle pain, orthodontic pain, or menstrual cramps and antibiotic or anti-viral medication do not need a physician signature. More detailed information is available on the back of the medication authorization form.
Over-the-counter medication must be in the original container and clearly labeled by the parent or guardian. All prescription medication, including physician’s samples, must be labeled by the pharmacist or physician. Please make sure that the label clearly states your student’s name, the name of the medication, the dosage of the medication, and the time interval for administration.
If your child will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools, your existing long-term medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program. Please let the health room know if you would like a copy of the form(s).
Your cooperation will ensure that we can safely give your student his or her medication. If you have any questions, please contact your school health room aide Mrs. Donna McAllister, at (703)904-5110, or your school public health nurse, Phoebe Zuo, RN, PHN II, at xzuo@fcps.edu
Thank you for your cooperation and have a good summer!
Student Services Updates:
Save the Dates:
Our annual Falcon Flyover, where students pick up their schedules and set up lockers, is scheduled for Wednesday, August 21st during the day, with the New Student Orientation the following morning of Thursday, August 22nd. If you have questions, please email Tami Stubblefield at TLStubblefie@fcps.edu
We are looking forward to another fantastic year at Franklin!
2018-19 Updates for Naviance/Family Connection and Student Learning Plan
Naviance Student is the new, mobile accessible experience, and will no longer be named Family Connection. This experience will help students answer the questions that will shape their future. Who am I? What do I want to do in my future? How will I get there? How Will I Succeed? Naviance Student is easy to use with familiar layouts and workflows and, just like Family Connection, it is accessible to both students and parents. Students will continue to access Naviance Student via their FCPS 24-7 learning site and parents can view their student’s account as it is a part of the FCPS 24-7 Learning: Parent View.
The Student Learning Plan will be changing its name to align with the Virginia Department of Education and will be referred to as the FCPS Student Academic and Career Plan effective for the 2018-19 school year. All tasks previously completed within the Student Learning Plan will remain in the student’s Academic and Career Plan which is stored in Naviance Student, formerly known as Family Connection.
For more information, please review the Academic and Career Plan https://www.fcps.edu/academics/graduation-requirements-and-course-planning/student-learning-plan or the Academic and Career Plan website or watch this YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/IiwZMJuyMtY
Please review letter requiring Parent Verification by July 10, 2019. The letter can be found by clicking here.
Interested in cheerleading?
Calling any rising Oakton High School freshman interested in Cheerleading. Come to the interest meeting on June 5th at 6:30pm at Oakton High School Room 174. Come hear about a great way to be involved at Oakton! Parents and rising freshman are invited.
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.
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