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Dear Franklin Families and Students,
As a nation, we continue to process the horrific events that unfolded this week at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Our hearts continue to be with that community as they grieve an unimaginable loss. Although these events impact us all in personal ways, one thing we all have in common is our condemnation of these senseless acts of violence.
We want you to know that the safety of our school, and the children and staff within it, is our highest priority. In collaboration with FCPS, we are continually working to review, practice, and refine all of our safety and security routines and procedures. The tremendous responsibility and trust that you give us each day when you send your child to Franklin MS is constantly on our minds.
Today, about 12 of our students walked out of our school this morning in response to this week’s events. Students were outside for about 15 minutes before returning to class in an orderly fashion. FCPS respects the rights of our students to engage in a peaceful process and express their opinions through speech and other ways as long as it is done respectfully, does not interfere with the rights of others, and does not disrupt learning in the school.
Please also know that we are here for you if you would like additional support for your child. In addition to all of the resources that were shared by FCPS earlier this week, the National Association of School Psychologists also has a helpful resource to support you when you are talking with your child about school violence.
Thank you for your continued partnership and trust.
Sincerely,
Dustin Wright
Upcoming Events
May 30: Memorial Day Holiday
June 3-7: Student Laptop Collection
June 8: 7th and 8th Grade Celebrations
June 10: Last Day of School, 2 Hour Early Release
Musical Scientists
Grade 8 science students have been creating their own instruments to perform as a band. Each instrument must have at least two tones, and each band must have a variety of instruments. In this project, students are applying what they have learned about sound this year through hands-on learning.
 Grade 8 Science Students
Laptop and Laptop Charger Collection Dates
FCPSOn laptops and chargers will be collected from FMS students during lunch periods using the following schedule:
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Friday, June 3 - All 8th grade student and any 7th grade students leaving Franklin MS
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Monday, June 6 - All 7th grade students returning to Franklin MS
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Tuesday, June 7 - Any remaining 7th and 8th grade students
All ESY, Young Scholar, and IMAGINE students will keep their laptop and charger. They will return it after their program ends. Additionally, any student who wants to keep their laptop over the summer for educational purposes may do so. We ask that the student please see Mr. Jones or Mrs. Baker to have their names, ID number, and laptop barcode recorded. Families will need to bring the laptop back before the beginning of the next school year to exchange it for one that has been updated and refreshed.
Please help your child account for their FCPSOn laptop and charger. Families are responsible for any lost or irreparable damage at the following costs:
Laptop - $481
Charger - $23
Payments for lost or damaged items can be made through the main office by check payable to Franklin Middle School (memo: Student Name) or through MySchoolBucks. Families will not be charged for laptop carrying cases but we ask that they be returned to the school for future use. Any questions or concerns, please contact Rob Gibbs at 703-904-5228 or at RAGibbs@fcps.edu.
Chantilly High School Summer Theatre Program
The Chantilly HS Theatre Department will be hosting its annual Summer Theatre Program for rising local 8th - 12th graders. This program is open to performers, designers and technical theatre students who will put on a live production of "Cinderella and the Substitute Fairy Godmother" the last two days of the camp. Camp Dates: Tuesday, July 5th - Saturday, July 16th (No camp on Saturday, July 9th or Sunday, July 10th).
Participants must fill out the two google forms below
https://forms.gle/dry5wBJe6M8o66Hs8
https://forms.gle/D2UhAd3P7EmFKK966
Families can read the play at playscripts.com and search "Cinderella and the Substitute Fairy Godmother”. Auditions will be submitted virtually by Tuesday, May 31st and should be sent to: chstheatrecamp@gmail.com. Audition sides will be posted online by Friday, May 20. Auditions do not have to be memorized, but please ensure you have created fun and engaging character choices! The cast list will be finalized on Friday, June 3 and students will be able to pick up their scripts from Chantilly High School.
Oakton Dance Team Junior Dance Camp
Please click here for information on the Oakton Dance Team Junior Dance Camp in June. The dance camp is for rising 1st - 8th grade students, and will be offered on June 14 - 16 from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM each day. Please click here or contact Coach Karen Rowley for more information.
Chantilly High School Cross Country Team Interest Meeting
The Chantilly High School Cross Country Team is holding an interest meeting for rising 9th graders who might be considering running next fall. The meeting will be on Tuesday, June 7 at 7:00 PM. Please click here for more information.
Oakton High School Cross Country Team Interest Meeting
The Oakton High School Cross Country Team is holding an interest meeting on Tuesday, May 31 at 5:30 PM in the Oakton HS cafeteria. Please click here for more information, or contact Coach Matthew Kroetch.
Save the Date for the Asha-Jyothi 5K and Fun Run on September 18
Please save the date for the 11th Annual Asha-Jyothi 5K and Fun Run on Sunday, September 18 at Fairfax Corner. For every participating school registration, Asha-Jyothi will generously donate back to the school every dollar raised to be used towards school technology needs. The school with the most registrations wins a state of the art Innovation Lab. Please visit the Asha-Jyothi webpage or click here for more information.
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