Upcoming Events
June 13th Last Day of School (3 hour early release)
August 15th & 16th Computer Distribution
August 21st Computer Distribution
August 21st Falcon Flyover (schedules and lockers)
August 22nd New Student Orientation
August 26th First Day of School
Message From the Principal
Dear Franklin Families,
What an amazing year we have had at school! It is hard to believe we come to the close of another school year and the excitement of summer. I want to share that I have thoroughly enjoyed the students and watching their learning and growth.
We are having an activity filled week with Science Career Day on Monday, Field Day through our Physical Education classes on Tuesday, Wednesday is yearbook distribution and our seventh and eighth grade picnics and events, and finally tomorrow, our annual talent show.
Remember that dismissal tomorrow is at 11:15 a.m., three hours earlier than usual on this last day of school. We encourage that you share with your children your expectations for dismissal and that we will send students home on their usual routes, whether by bus, kiss and ride, or walking. We cannot accommodate any changes such as riding a different bus. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at school.
So, to everyone, have a delightful summer. For our rising ninth graders, I wish you all of the best as you head to high school, and to our rising eighth graders, we will see you in a couple of months!
Best to all,
Your Principal,
Mrs. Eisenberg
After School Program Survey
Below is a link for a quick survey about the Middle School After-School Program. The survey should take no longer than 5-10 minutes to complete. The survey is an important component of the after-school program evaluation and is critical for future funding. The more responses we receive, the more valuable and reliable the data. The responses not only allow us to assess the impact of the after-school program but they help drive program improvement and program quality. This survey has been approved by the FCPS Internal Survey Review Committee.
Over 95% of our students participated in the after-school program this school year, with over 22,000 occurrences of students staying after-school. Thank you for your continued support of the Middle School After-School Program!
All survey responses are due by the last day of school, June 14.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SLDCGM2`
PTA BOARD POSITIONS
There will not be a PTA next year if we do not have anyone volunteer for the board! 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 students! 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!
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.
HS Credit Course Expunge Process
High school credit courses taken in grades 7 and 8 become part of the student’s high school transcript and are included in the calculation of the high school Grade Point Average (GPA) and weighted as such. Virginia state and FCPS regulations permit parents/guardians of a middle school student who has completed a high school credit course to have that course expunged from the student’s record.
The request to remove a course from the transcript must be made in writing to the middle or high school that the student will attend the following year and prior to the end of the first nine weeks of the school year. Here is the link to the form that should be submitted to your child’s school counselor. If you have questions or concerns regarding this, please contact your child’s school counselor.
Online Geometry Honors – Summer Programs for Rising 9th Graders
Rising 9th grade students who are considering taking online Geometry Honors this summer, please be advised, some high schools have closed their face-to-face Algebra 2 Honors courses. Prior to enrolling in summer school math courses, please consult your child’s high school about how this summer program will affect their courses next year and beyond.
Course Selection Update
At this time, parents are able to see their student’s course selections in Parent Vue. Please review your child's schedule and contact your school counselor for any questions. Please note that June 25th is the deadline to change course requests for next year. A letter will soon be mailed to your home with a copy of the course selections as well as additional remediation or placement courses with an opportunity for parent opt-out. Staffing is based on students' course requests and therefore, their course selection requires a firm commitment. Students are recommended for placement in intervention courses based on their academic needs. Please contact your child's subject teachers and school counselor for questions regarding intervention courses.
Student Intention Forms Moving this summer? If your family plans include relocation, please notify us by completing the Intention Form and send it to our Registrar, Teresa Wyne TWyne@fcps.edu at your earliest convenience.
Please continue to check the FMS website for updates over the summer on student supply lists, and important upcoming dates for our Rising 7th Graders!
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