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Franklin Families and Students,
Good afternoon. I hope that you have had a great week. It has been a busy one at Franklin and I am fortunate that I had many opportunities to connect with our families, staff, and students. We had a Student Supply Distribution event, two Return to School listening sessions, a Spanish-language Town Hall, and we just finished our second week of welcoming students to our building for targeted interventions. Each opportunity was a reminder that our school resides within a community full of supportive families, dedicated educators, and amazing students.
Looking ahead to next week, we will continue to offer opportunities for the Franklin school family to connect. This newsletter contains detailed information below, but I wanted to take the opportunity to highlight a few of them:
- Our new bell schedule and lunch schedule will begin on February 16.
- We will host a Return to School Family Information Session on Tuesday, February 16 at 6:00 PM. This will be a formal presentation that will focus on the safety measures, procedures, logistics, and instructional models that will be in place as our students return to the building for in-person instruction in March.
- Our students will attend a school-wide Virtual Assembly during one of their Falcon Time periods next week.
- We need your help to complete a Health Screening Commitment Form for all students who are returning for in-person instruction. This can be submitted in ParentVue and the links and instruction can be found below.
We hope that the upcoming holiday weekend provides an opportunity for you to rest, relax, and recharge. Please know that we are grateful for everything that you are doing to support your student.
Sincerely,
Dustin Wright
Principal
Upcoming Events
- Monday, February 15 - Presidents' Day Holiday - No School
- Tuesday, February 16 - New Bell Schedule Starts & Return to School Family Information Session at 6:00 PM
- Wednesday, February 17 - Rising 7th Grade AAP Information Night at 6:00 PM
Return to School Family Information Session on February 16
On Tuesday, February 16 at 6:00 PM, we will provide a Return to School Family Information Session. This presentation will provide a detailed look at how Franklin MS will support the Return to School plan. It will include information about safety measures, procedures, and what the daily life of a Franklin Falcon will look like. Please join us by clicking on the link below.
Return to School Family Information Session on February 16 at 6:00 PM
New Bell Schedule Starts on February 16
Beginning on February 16, a new Bell Schedule for ALL students will begin and the school day at Franklin will be 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM. Click here for the Franklin MS Bell Schedule.
Health Screening Commitment Form Required Prior to Student Return to School Buildings
Parents or guardians who chose in-person learning for their child are required to complete a Parent/Guardian Health Screening Commitment form as students are phased back into in-person learning. This document indicates the parent or guardian’s agreement and commitment to completing a daily health screening prior to sending the student to school and also to keep ill students at home. The commitment form is available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese. Additional information is available at https://www.fcps.edu/return-school/student-health-and-safety-guidance-document.
The Health Screening Commitment form can be submitted electronically through ParentVUE (PVUE) beginning January 4, or via hard copy. Please contact Kristine Smith if you need a hard copy sent to you.
Presidents’ Day Holiday on Monday, February 15
As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 15, for the Presidents' Day Holiday. Students are not expected to complete asynchronous assignments that day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 16th. See the complete 2020-21 school year calendar.
Black History Month at Franklin MS
Students at Franklin have been learning about African American role models, both past and present. They discussed how the life stories of modern role models such as Kamala Harris and Amanda Gorman exemplified perseverance. Additionally, as part of their unit on World War I, 7th grade history students learned about the contributions of the Harlem Hellfighters, an all-black Infantry unit. This group served as a segregated unit under French command in Europe and spent a total of 191 days at the front lines, more than any other American unit. Private Henry Johnson even earned the French Croix de Guerre for his bravery in fighting off around 30 German soldiers to protect his unit. The students will be moving on to learn about the amazing cultural contributions made by African Americans in the Harlem Renaissance. In 8th grade civics, students discussed the work of the Freedom Riders, a group of student activists who rode buses across the country in their efforts to promote civil rights.
TJ Intermediate Math Open
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology will be hosting the 31st annual TJ Intermediate Math Open (TJIMO) on April 24th this year. The contest will be virtual and you may register through this link.
As in past years, TJ Intermediate Math Open (TJIMO) is meant to be a fun and educational experience, and no prior competition math participation is required. Please carefully read the instructions in the form and make sure to save the "Edit Responses" link so you may edit your submission later.
Please note that each registered student must be taking geometry or below this school year (2020-21). Please contact the VMT Officers with any questions.
Franklin MS Virtual After School Program
- New Clubs – Animal Crossing, Cooking, Games Club, Harry Potter, Mars Landing Crew, and Marvel Club. Other clubs that have reopened enrollment include Film Club, Knitting, Photography and Running Club.
- Students can join after school clubs and activities throughout the year. Please take advantage of our free after school program!
- Students can find more information about the After School Program in their grade-level Google Classroom and on the student After School site.
If you have any questions about the After School Program, please feel free to contact Mrs. Mollé.
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