Franklin Families and Students,
This week we honored and recognized our veterans and the role of the military in our country. Yesterday, all of our students were able to take part in a Veterans Day presentation that included musical performances and contributions from members of the military. Our students engaged in reflective discussions about the importance of honoring our veterans and what Veterans Day means to them. On behalf of the Franklin Middle School students and staff, we would like to express our gratitude to all of the men and women, and their families, who have served our nation as members of the United States Armed Forces.
I would also like to continue the theme of gratitude and say a big THANK YOU to the Franklin PTA for providing a delicious luncheon this week for all of our hard-working staff members. Our entire team enjoyed this special treat and we are grateful for the support of the PTA and our school community.
Finally, we have some exciting news to share about one of our FMS student musicians! One of our 8th graders, Ella Kim, is an accomplished classical pianist. Ella, and her sister Emma-Grace, have been invited by NPR’s From the Top and Classical WETA, DC’s classical radio station, to do an Instagram Takeover of @ClassicalWETA for the next few days where they will be sharing insight into their daily lives as young classical musicians. The Instagram Takeover will conclude with an interview on Classical WETA’s Facebook page on Saturday evening, November 13. Way to go Ella!
Best wishes to all of our FMS families for an enjoyable weekend of beautiful Fall weather.
Sincerely,
Dustin Wright
Principal
Upcoming Events
November 17 - School Picture Make-Up Day
November 24 - 26 - No School - Thanksgiving Holiday
Report Cards
First quarter report cards were distributed during the school day today. Grade Book and Report Card modules in ParentVUE and StudentVUE will be open for middle school families on Saturday, November 13 at 6:00 AM. Beginning in the second quarter, report cards will be only mailed to the families who have not opted in for "Go Paperless" in SIS. Parents can opt in for “Go Paperless” via ParentVue by clicking the checkbox just under your account details. Please contact your child’s subject teacher and/or counselor for any questions regarding your student’s academic progress.
Employee Awards
Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards. To submit a nomination for a Franklin Middle School Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination by clicking on the associated link. You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category.)
All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below.
Outstanding Teacher
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding New Teacher
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding Principal
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)
Outstanding Leader
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal):
Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services
Outstanding Professional Employee
Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership
Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school
Outstanding Operational Employee
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee
Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons (regardless of how they are paid)
The deadline to submit a nomination is November 23. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Lyttle, Director of Student Services.
TJHSST Application Process
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) Application Process for Eligible 8th Grade Students - The application opened on Monday, October 25 at 4:00 PM and will close on Friday, November 19 at 4:00 PM. Detailed information is posted on the TJ Admissions Office website. Please contact the TJ Admissions Office by email with any questions.
School Pictures
Students have received their Lifetouch proofs and pre-ordered picture packets. For assistance with ordering new packages or additional pictures, please contact Lifetouch by phone at: 1-800-736-4753 or by email at: UCanswers@lifetouch.com. Picture make-up day is scheduled for Wednesday, November 17.
Franklin MS After School Program Information
We have had over 400 students attend the after-school program so far. If your child has not yet participated, it’s not too late! Many of our clubs are “open enrollment” meaning students are welcome to start attending whenever they are ready. Our late bus days are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays with parent pick up on Tuesdays and Fridays. The After School Program will be closed on Friday, November 19, Monday, November 22 and Tuesday, November 23. A new activity starting next week is Handcraft Hangout Club. You can check out the schedule for next week here. For questions regarding the After School Program, please email Mrs. Mollé.
Schoology Tips for Parents and Guardians
Please use the FCPS Schoology link (http://lms.fcps.edu) to log in to Schoology, using the same username and password that you use to access SIS ParentVUE. Once you are logged in, click on your name in the top right corner to view a list of your students. Select your student’s name to view Schoology as the student. This is the best way to see what assignments are coming up. Remember to use SIS ParentVUE as the gradebook of record. Please contact Anne Baker with any questions.
Attendance Information
Absences or Late Arrivals
Please report absences and late arrivals by calling the Attendance Line at: (703) 904-5151 or emailing FranklinMiddle.Attendance@fcps.edu by 9:00 AM. You may also use the Online Attendance Form located on the Franklin MS website. Please do not use the attendance line to request early dismissal.
Early Dismissal
To minimize disruptions to the classroom learning environment, please have your student bring a note to the main office detailing the student name, date, time you will pick up your student and the reason for the early dismissal. A pass will be issued to your student to be released from class. Please come to Door 1 with a photo ID to pick up your student. You will be asked to sign your student out in the main office.
Scoliosis Information for Parents and Guardians
Please click here for information on scoliosis and methods for early detection (translated forms available). If you have any concern that your child may have scoliosis, make sure that your child is screened by a healthcare provider. The school Public Health Nurse may provide screening for individual students at the request of the parent or guardian. Please click here for more information on scoliosis.
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