Franklin MS - Returning to School Update

Franklin Families and Students,

Good afternoon. We would like to thank all of the students, parents, and family members who joined us yesterday afternoon at our Welcome Celebration. It was a wonderful event and there was a great energy in the building. This was a powerful way for us to start the year as a school community and establish the critical connections and relationships that will be the foundation to student success.

I would also like to take the opportunity to thank our hard-working teachers and staff who have been preparing all summer for a strong return on Monday. The FMS staff is committed to a safe environment that implements the current health and safety guidance with fidelity. They will also be dedicated to fostering learning environments throughout our building where every student can be successful. This is a collective effort, and they will be partnering with our families this year to make this a reality.

The most common theme I heard during the Welcome Celebration yesterday was about the positive energy that came from reconnecting with our students. They are the reason we come the FMS every single day and we can’t wait to begin our journey together this year on Monday. We are grateful for the trust you place in us as they return to Franklin MS and we take this responsibility very seriously.

Always feel free to contact me directly at dpwright@fcps.edu if you have any questions, concerns, or if there is anything our team can do to support you.

Thank you for all that you have been doing to help your student have a great start to the school year.

Sincerely,

Dustin Wright

Principal

 

First Day of School Reminders

  • The building will open at 7:15 AM. Kiss & Ride and Walking students should not arrive before this time.
  • On time arrival for students is no later than 7:25 AM. Instruction begins at 7:30 AM.
  • Please call the main office (703) 904-5100 if you need to drop a student off late or pick up early.
  • All students will have access to FREE breakfast and lunch each day, including items to accommodate dietary restrictions. 
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 Mask Guidance

   

Masks are required on the bus and in school. More information about this can be found within the FCPS guidelines below. 

FCPS Mask Guidance for Return to School 

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Attendance Reporting

To report a change in attendance (i.e. appointment, sick, etc.), please contact Franklin MS through the Attendance Process:

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Bell Schedule

We will be implementing a new bell schedule for the 2021-2022 school year. The school day will start at 7:30 AM and end at 2:15 PM. It can be found below and here is a link to it as well if you want to save or print it. During the 1st week of school, Blue Days will be on Monday, Wednesday & Friday and Gray Days will be on Tuesday and Thursday.

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Family Information Session Resources

We were fortunate come together as a school community on Wednesday, August 18 for our Parent and Family Return to School Information sessions. The slideshow that was shared during the session can be found here. 

 

Transportation Information

As we prepare for children to come to school and go home on buses this fall, we ask you to be aware of possible adjustments to routes and scheduling. Franklin MS will keep you informed of changes as soon as information is available. Your patience and understanding as we make adjustments is appreciated. Franklin MS and FCPS are working hard to address the need for drivers and plan for transportation in a way that has the least impact on students. Find out more about bus routes on the FCPS website and download the Here Comes the Bus mobile app.

Please call the Area 3 Transporation Office at: (703) 249-7000 with questions about transportation for your student or to report late buses.

Parents/guardians are encouraged to review their Parent Vue account in Student Information System (SIS) for updated bus route assignment information before the first day of school on Monday in the event their have been updates or changes.

 

Student Medication

Parents and guardians of students who are attending Franklin MS need to bring medication to our Health Room. As a reminder, students may not carry medication during the school day. Please click here for information on School Health Services and a link to medication authorization forms. Please contact our School Health Aide, Donna Long, with any questions.

 

FCPSOn Laptop Distribution

Laptop distribution will occur on Wednesday or Thursday in your student’s PE class. Additionally, student passwords expired this week. All students will reset their passwords when they get their FCPS Laptops during the first week of school.

 

Franklin Middle School Supply List 2021-2022

Please take a moment to review this suggested list of school supplies for our start to the school year. If you need assistance with providing a backpack and school supplies for your child for the current school year, please contact the main office.