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Franklin Families and Students,
Good Afternoon. We hope that all of you had a great week!
Please review the information below for several important updates from our school and from FCPS. During the next month, we will be providing regular updates that will help our Franklin students and families prepare for the upcoming school year. You are always welcome to contact our main office if there is anything we can do to support your student or your family.
Here are a few Save the Dates for the summer and the upcoming school year:
- The Franklin MS Summer Jumpstart Program will take place from August 2-5. Please see the information below for more details.
- We will host a virtual Parent and Family Information Session via Zoom at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, August 9. A link for the event will be sent out in August and the session will be recorded if you are unable to join us that evening.
- All students and families are welcome to visit our school building for a Self-Guided Open House on Thursday, August 11 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. There will be not be a formal presentation and our teachers will not be present during this event. It is simply an opportunity for students and families to visit our building, to become familiar with your new school, and to meet the Administrative and Student Services Teams.
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Student schedules will be available in SIS StudentVue/ParentVue on the morning of August 18.
- We will host a Franklin Welcome Celebration on the afternoon of August 18 from 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM for students and families. This will be a fun event where students will have the opportunity to visit all of their classrooms and meet their new teachers.
- The First Day of School is on August 22!
- Our Back to School Night will be virtual this year and it will occur on Wednesday, September 7 at 6:00 PM.
- Our school will be participating in the Asha-Jyothi 5k at Fairfax Corner on September 18.
Best wishes for a safe, relaxing and enjoyable finish to your summer. We will see you in August!
Sincerely,
Dustin Wright
Principal
Immunization Reminders
As we begin to look ahead to the 2022-23 school year, we encourage everyone to Be Wise, Immunize! Immunizations are required for public school entry and help keep children protected from many diseases. Many children missed their well check-ups and their recommended childhood immunizations during recent years of disruptions from COVID-19. It is critical to catch up now to keep children healthy and protect them from serious diseases.
Please check with your healthcare provider to make sure your child is up to date on required immunizations for the 2022-23 school year as soon as possible. If your child needs a vaccine to complete their records, you can make an appointment with your healthcare provider or visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a schedule of child immunization clinics.
More information on immunization requirements and the necessary documentation is available online.
Mental Wellness Consultations
This summer, the FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services will offer virtual Mental Wellness Consultations from June 21, 2022 through August 5, 2022. Parents and students will have an opportunity to schedule a 45-minute consultation with a school psychologist or school social worker by phone or videoconference. Consultations will be offered in two ways:
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Directly to parents of students in any grade level. This consultation provides an opportunity for parents to receive guidance on how to support their child’s social, emotional, behavioral, and academic success. Information about community resources will also be provided.
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Directly to students in middle or high school. This consultation provides an opportunity for middle and high school students to receive guidance and support for concerns related to anxiety, mood, behavior, peer or family interactions, or school transitions and changes. Strategies and tools can also be provided to address academic challenges such as organization and time-management.
All parents and secondary students are encouraged to take advantage of this service by clicking here to request a consultation. You may also leave us a message at 703-503-2520.
Franklin Middle School Supply List 2022-2023
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.
Summer Office Hours and New Student Registration
The Franklin MS main office is open this summer from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Please contact Jade Horne with any questions. For new student registration, please complete this form.
Franklin MS Jumpstart 2022
Your student's transition to middle school is very important to us! This year we will be offering an optional Jump Start program to our rising 7th grade students. Students will be able to register to attend one of the two day sessions.
- August 2 and 3 from 9:00AM - 12:00 PM
- August 4 and 5 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Students will have an opportunity to meet staff members (administrators, counselors, and some teachers), tour the building, get a couple middle school tips for success, hear about our after-school program, and more. Please click here for the registration link. If registering multiple children, a separate registration form must be completed for each student.
Registration Deadline: In order to be efficient in our staffing and assignments, we are requesting that all applications be returned by Friday, July 22. Students will be placed and accepted on a rolling admission basis. Please contact Courtney Mollé for further information.
SOL Results
If your student took SOL tests this spring, you can view their scores in SIS ParentVUE. Use a web browser to log into your SIS ParentVUE account. You will find spring SOL test performance levels and overall scores in the Test History section. You will also get an official score report in ParentVUE Documents by the end of July.
Don’t have a ParentVUE account? Create one today!
Summer Meal Service
Summer meal kits will be offered on Tuesdays at several sites through August 9. Meal kits contain seven days of breakfast and lunch items packed in bulk. All meals are available at no-cost to FCPS students and children 18 years of age and under. Visit our Meals for Students website for more details on pick up locations and times.
Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications Available Later This Summer
For the past two years, the federal government has provided no-cost meals to all public school students without the need to complete the annual Free and Reduced-Price Meal application. The extension of the no-cost meals benefit to all students is expected to expire at the end of this school year, meaning families must submit an application and be approved to be eligible for free and reduced-price meals for the 2022-23 school year. Learn more about the Free and Reduced-Price Meal program online.
Tutor.com - Available Summer 2022
FCPS students will continue to have unlimited access to 24/7, on-demand, online tutoring support services through Tutor.com during the summer of 2022. Students are able to use Tutor.com during the summer to review and/or practice in subject areas of interest or need. Students may also choose to access other tools/services such as practice quizzes in a variety of subject areas, as well as self-paced study courses for SAT/ACT preparation.
Details about how students can access Tutor.com via archived courses in Schoology are provided in Summer Access at Tutor.com - Online Tutoring Services. Students enrolled in summer Credit Recovery Academy, Online Campus, Online Economics and Personal Finance, and TJHSST summer courses will be able to access Tutor.com via their active summer course in Schoology.
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