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Grade 7 science students participated in an exciting field trip to Cub Run last week. This experience helps students learn about land use and water quality, which ultimately affects the watershed and our immediate environment.
Mr. Adams' Engineering classroom is working diligently on their push button circuit projects.
Franklin Families and Students…
Good afternoon!
It is exciting to include the photos found above in a message like this to highlight all of the different types of learning that is taking place at Franklin Middle School. We are constantly aspiring to keep all of our students at the center of what we do at FMS every single day. In doing that, we challenge ourselves to give every student the opportunity to feel a sense of ownership over their own learning and engage with the world around them in authentic ways. The partnership between our staff, our students, and all of you is helping make that a reality. We still have lots of work to do, but we will continue to grow every single day.
We are excited that next week will be our first Spirit Week of the year. The students in our new Leadership elective have been hard at work planning activities that will help us demonstrate our Falcon Spirit. You can find the schedule of events below.
Our 8th grade civics students we be engaging in another authentic learning opportunity with the upcoming Finance Park field trip. We are still looking for parent volunteers to be a part of the event. Please see the information below with more details about signing up.
Finally, I wanted to put a spotlight on a great opportunity for our community to come together and support our PTA at the same time. Mark your calendar now for double Dining for Dollars event on Nov. 17 at Piero’s and Baskin Robbins in Franklin Farm. Thank you for supporting our PTA and we hope to see you there!
I am always available for your questions, concerns, and feedback at dpwright@fcps.edu.
Thank you for all that you do to support your student.
With Gratitude,
Dustin Wright
Principal
Important Dates
October 24 - Student Holiday, Religious and Cultural Observance
October 28 - 2 Hour Early Release, End of 1st Quarter
October 31 - Student Holiday/Teacher Workday
November 1-2 - Religious and Cultural Observance
November 3, 4 and 7 - Finance Park Field Trips
November 8 - Student Holiday/Staff Holiday (FMS school office closed)
November 11 - Student Holiday/School Planning Day
November 15 - PTA Meeting at 7:00 PM
November 17 - PTA Dining for Dollars at Piero’s Corner and Baskin Robbins in Franklin Farm
November 23 - 25 - Thanksgiving Holiday
Finance Park Volunteer Opportunity
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Next month, November 3, 4 and 7, Franklin 8th Grade Students will be going to Finance Park to participate in a personal finance simulation. We need volunteers! As a volunteer, you will assist students in their learning of financial literacy.
If you are interested in volunteering, Sign up to volunteer directly with Finance Park. Finance Park Volunteer Registration Form. If there are any questions or if you want more information, please reach out to your child’s civics teacher.
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Caution: One Chip Challenge
At Franklin MS, we have seen an increasing number of students participating in the “one chip challenge.” This challenge involves eating an extremely spicy chip that often causes extreme burning/pain/watery eyes/vomiting, etc. When students are completing this challenge, it is a safety concern and is disruptive to the school environment. Please encourage your child to NOT participate in this challenge and not to bring this chip to school. It is sold in a package as an individually wrapped chip in a coffin shaped box with the brand Paqui.
Digital Citizenship Week
This week, October 17-21, FCPS is taking part in Digital Citizenship Week. During the school day, we will be sharing quick tips and resources with students on various Digital Citizenship topics. Students also took part in a Digital Citizenship lesson during Falcon Time on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Subjects shared with students this week include:
- Maintaining healthy digital habits
- Dealing with digital drama
- Staying safe online
- Examining our digital footprint
- Evaluating how social media impacts our daily lives
Common Sense Education has many resources available for families. The video series, Digital Connections helps families start conversations with their kids about using technology safely and responsibly.
Outstanding 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, Family Liaisons
The deadline to submit a nomination is November 4, 2022. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Case.
Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid
The Impact Aid Program is a federal grant program designed to directly compensate local school districts that have been financially impacted by federal activities. The program's mission is to reimburse local school districts for local revenues lost due to the presence of federally owned and therefore tax-exempt property. Your support in identifying students with federal connections will ensure that FCPS can obtain its fair share of grant funds from this program.
The surveys were given out during Falcon Time this week. Please be sure to complete and sign the survey and have your child return the original (fax or email copies may not be sent) to their Falcon Time teacher no later than Friday, November 4. If you have any questions, please contact Kristine Smith.
Fairfax County Youth Survey
The Fairfax County School Board and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors work together to administer the Fairfax County Youth Survey. The survey is given to all students in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12 each fall. It provides a wealth of information about a variety of topics related to our youth that influence their physical and mental well being, from sleep and nutritional habits to substance abuse behaviors to symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts. Franklin will administer the survey to 8th grade students on November 9 and 10. If you would like for your student to opt-out of the survey, you may complete an opt-out form and email it to your student’s school counselor.
2022-2023 Youth Survey Parent Letter and Opt-Out Form -Spanish
2022-2023 Youth Survey Parent Letter and Opt-Out Form - English
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 – Thursdays, with parent pick up on Fridays. You can check out the schedule for next week here. For questions regarding the After School Program, please email Mrs. Mollé.
Franklin MS Office Closed on November 8
The Franklin MS office will be closed on Tuesday, November 8, and will reopen on Wednesday, November 9. Our school is a polling place and it will remain open for voting on November 8.
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