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Franklin Families and Students,
We had an exciting week at Franklin MS as we supported virtual students and in-person students simultaneously for the first time.
I am extremely proud of our 8th graders as they led the way during this transition. As in-person and virtual students this week, their positive attitude, collaborative spirit, and focus on the safety and health of others allowed our school to have a great week. We can’t wait to support our 7th grade students in the same way next week!
I would also like to thank our entire staff for their perseverance, hard work, and student-centered focus during the week. As they supported our students in school and at home, we were able to celebrate our successes and learn from the bumps in the road.
As we continue to move through this transition as a school community, please know that all of our FMS students matter. Regardless of the location they are learning from, we will be focused on making the remainder of the school year a positive experience for each one of them.
Thank you for your continued support. Best wishes for a relaxing and enjoyable weekend.
Sincerely,
Dustin Wright
Principal
Upcoming Events
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March 8 - Student Holiday & Professional Development Day for Staff - No Asynchronous Work or Attendance Check-In
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March 15 - School Pictures for Virtual Students from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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March 16 - School Pictures for In-Person Students (during school hours)
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March 19 - School Pictures for In-Person Students (during school hours)
7th Grade In-Person Self-Guided Student Open House Session
We will be hosting a 7th Grade Student Open House Session at Franklin MS on Monday, March 8 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Families will have the opportunity to sign their student up for a 20 minute in-person walk through of their schedule.
Please note that this event is for students only. Parents will be asked to wait in their vehicles. We will follow all FCPS health and safety protocols during the session. Prior to coming to Franklin MS, please review the FCPS Health Screening Questionnaire. If you answer yes to any of the questions, please do not come to the school.
Please click on the appropriate link below to access the Sign Up Genius.The Sign Up Genius will close the day before the event at 6:00 PM. Feel free to call the school office at (703) 904-5100 with any questions. Thank you!
7th Grade Student Open House on Monday, March 8 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
School Pictures
School pictures have been scheduled with Lifetouch for the dates and times listed below. Families with virtual students may select an appointment time on Monday, March 15 by clicking here for the Sign Up Genius. In-person student groups will participate during the school day on March 16 and March 19. This will be the last opportunity for school pictures for the 2020-21 school year.
Students who are attending Franklin MS in-person will be photographed on March 16 and March 19 during the school day. Please contact the main office at (703) 904-5100 with questions.
March 15 - School Pictures for Virtual Students from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
March 16 - School Pictures for In-Person Students (during school hours)
March 19 - School Pictures for In-Person Students (during school hours)
Franklin MS 2021 Yearbook
Franklin MS 2021 yearbooks are on sale through April 19, 2021. The cost of the yearbook is $25. Families may order online by clicking here. Our school order number is 5330. Please contact Kelly Barlow with any questions.
Transportation Information
Parents of students who have selected in-person instruction are able to view their child's bus route assignment using the SIS ParentVue account. The image below will help you find the information in ParentVue. Earlier this month, the FCPS Transportation Team sent a notice to all families about their student’s route assignments. If you have not checked your student’s route assignment, please do so as soon as possible. If there is an issue with the route assignment, families are asked to call Area 3 Transportation at (703) 249-7000. It is suggested that students plan to arrive at their bus stop five minutes early in the morning. Franklin families can also contact our Main Office at (703) 904-5100 with any additional questions.
SOL Updates
Franklin students are scheduled to take the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) starting on May 3, 2021 and will run until June 4, 2021. This includes students who are taking classes virtually as the SOL tests cannot be taken at home and will require them to come to school for their scheduled tests. The tests that are scheduled to be given this year are:
- Reading 7
- Reading 8
- Science 8
- Math 7
- Math 8
- Algebra 1 (Verified Course Required for Graduation)
- Algebra 2 (Verified Course Required for Graduation)
- Geometry (Verified Course Required for Graduation)
Given the challenges of the pandemic, the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is allowing students to opt-out of SOL testing for this year. Should you want your child to opt out of testing this year, please fill out the following form by March 31, 2021 so that scheduling the tests can be finalized. Testing schedules and dates will be released at the beginning of April.
If your child decides to opt-out of a verified course required for graduation, they will need to take the appropriate SOL test in the Fall of 2021. If you have any questions, please contact our School Testing Coordinator, Lenore Ale.
Franklin MS Virtual After School Program
A few reminders:
Spaces in some of our virtual clubs are filling up fast so don’t delay in signing up!
We have three new clubs that started this week –
- Getting Buckets Basketball Academy – Join Coach Quincy and Mr. Bergesen live from Stone MS on Wednesdays from 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM
- Beat Mr. A. Food Challenge - limited to 25 students. Join Mr. A. on Thursdays from 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
- FutureSmart Club – with a chance to win a college scholarship! Ms. Gove will meet on Thursdays from 2:30 PM. – 3:30 PM
There is something for everyone in the Virtual After School program. Students can check out the full list of activities and more details in their grade level Google Classroom and on the student After School site. As a reminder, the After School program is free to students. If you have any questions about the After School Program, please contact Mrs. White.
Virtual After School Activities - March 8 - March 12
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