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Dear Franklin Families and Students,
As we finish this week together as a school community, I wanted to take the opportunity to address the tragic events that occurred a few days ago in Atlanta. We have been increasingly alarmed by the rise in anti-Asian bias and violence over the past year and are saddened by the shootings in Georgia this week that have served to bring this important issue forward for many in our country.
At Franklin, we remain fully committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming school community for all of our students and families. We denounce all forms of discrimination, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, economic standing, or personal circumstance. We aspire to have a school culture where each and every student feels included, seen, and heard. We stand with FCPS and the response they shared earlier this week regarding Increased Violence Against Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders https://www.fcps.edu/response-aapi-harassment.
We will continue to work daily to foster a sense of belonging for all members of the Franklin school community and are here to provide additional support to individual students as needed. If you feel that your child is in need of additional social or emotional support during these challenging times, please contact us so that a counselor can get in touch with your family. In addition, here are some resources that you might find helpful in addressing these complex issues at home:
Thank you for all that you do to support your student and the Franklin community.
Sincerely,
Dustin Wright
Principal
Upcoming Events
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March 24 - Franklin Family SOL Information Session from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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March 26 - 2 Hour Early Release, End of 3rd Quarter
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March 29 - April 2 - Spring Break Holiday
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April 5 - Teacher Workday - No School or Check-in for Students
SOL Updates
- We will be hosting a virtual SOL Information Session next week about the assessments that will be administered this Spring. This session will take place on Wednesday, March 24 at 6:00 PM and it will be recorded if you are unable to attend. A link for the session will be sent out next week.
- Earlier this afternoon, all FMS families should have received a message about completing an SOL Testing Intent Form. We are asking that all families complete this online form by March 31. This form will be discussed in detail at our Information Session next week. Please feel free to contact the school if you have any additional questions.
Library Updates
Students can find books about inspiring women of all ages and from all walks of life and areas of expertise at: Celebrate Women’s History. Remember to stay safe, keep reading and keep in touch. Please email Mrs. Ruffle with questions, if you need help finding something to love to read, help with a project, or with ideas for the library.
School Pictures
Students who were photographed by Lifetouch this week will have proofs and pre-ordered picture packets sent to Franklin MS in late April. Parents and guardians may order school pictures online at www.mylifetouch.com. The Picture Day ID for Franklin MS is EVT2XR22X.
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.
Franklin MS Virtual After School Program
- New Club Alert – Speak to Empower (STEP) is a youth led program that was founded by two current FCPS high school students. Their focus is on cultivating public speaking and leadership skills within middle schoolers around FCPS. STEP will meet on Fridays from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
- To enroll in this activity or to view the complete list of clubs and activities on offer, students should visit the Google After School site.
- Students should check out the “Clubs by Day” and “Club Descriptions” sheets for club information and schedules. If you have any questions about the After School program, please feel free to contact Mrs. White.
Virtual After-School Activities - March 22 – March 26
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