 Congratulations to one of our amazing counselors, Joni Fraundorfer, who was recognized as the Outstanding Professional Employee in the Chantilly Pyramid.
Franklin Families and Students,
Good afternoon. I hope that you had an outstanding week.
There has been a lot going on at our school during the past several days! We had the opening weekend of our musical, Newsies, Jr. and our amazing cast had the chance to showcase their talents for a special guest when our Superintendent, Dr. Michelle Reid, came to the performance on Saturday evening. There were additional performances during the day on Tuesday and Wednesday so that every student at our school had the opportunity to see the show. There are three more performances this weekend and we would love to see you there. Bravo! to the cast of Newsies, Jr.
We also had an exciting Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night on Wednesday evening where our school was full of future Falcons and their families. Our Rising 7th grade students had the chance to listen to a panel of student speakers, tour the school, and learn about our elective offerings. For our Rising 8th Grade students, we will be hosting a Virtual Town Hall on February 9 to support our students and their families during the transition from 7th grade to 8th grade.
Finally, we have some wonderful news to announce about one of our amazing staff members. We were able to share with our students today that one of our counselors, Ms. Joni Fraundorfer, has been selected as the Outstanding Professional Employee for the entire Chantilly Pyramid. She will now go on to compete with other pyramid winners from across the Region. This award recognizes the dedication, passion, and commitment to our students that Ms. Fraundorfer brings to our school every day. Congratulations!
Please feel free to reach out to me directly at dpwright@fcps.edu if there is anything we can do to support your student or your family.
Sincerely,
Dustin Wright
Principal
 Newsies, Jr. was a great success this week! Thank you Heather Regan Photography for the wonderful photos.
Important Dates
January 25 - End of 2nd Quarter - 2 HR Early Release at 12:15 PM (No After School Program)
January 26 - No School - Staff Development Day (Main Office Closed from 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
January 27 - No School - Teacher Workday
February 9 - Virtual Town Hall Meeting for Rising 8th Grade Families at 6:00 PM
February 20 - No School - George Washington’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day
Grab and Go Lunches on January 25
Grab and go lunches will be offered on Wednesday, January 25, which is an Early Release Day.
Students wanting a school lunch will have an opportunity to select a brown bag lunch to take home with them. The cost of lunch will be $3.50, with free and reduced-price lunches available to qualifying students.
Virtual Town Hall Meeting for Rising 8th Grade Families on February 9
Please save the date for a Virtual Town Hall Meeting for Rising 8th grade families on February 9 at 6:00 PM. A link will be sent closer to the date.
FCPS Strategic Plan
The Strategic Planning process is well underway, with the Community Forums beginning in less than three weeks. But, why do we need a new strategic plan?
Similar to a roadmap, a strategic plan clearly defines the best route for us to take in the years ahead to reach our goals. Our students are preparing for careers that don’t exist today. In order to keep pace with these needs, we need to rethink our plans for the future—and how we will best serve our students for this new era.
Register Now for Community Forums!
Visit our Strategic Planning webpage for the schedule of Community Forums. Register for the one that is most convenient for you and get more information on our exciting Strategic Planning process!
Save the Date for FMS PTA Dining for Dollars on February 8 at Buffalo Wing Factory
Please consider joining us at the Buffalo Wing Factory in Greenbriar on February 8 from 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM for our February Dining for Dollars Fundraiser. Dine in or take out and drop your receipt in the basket at the hostess stand on the way out and Franklin MS will receive 10% of the sales. Thank you for your support! Please click here for more information.
2nd Quarter Report Cards
SIS ParentVue and SIS StudentVue Gradebook and Report Card Modules will be unavailable Wednesday, January 25 at 4:00 PM until Monday, February 6 at 6:00 AM in order for teachers to finalize second quarter grades. After February 6, 2nd Quarter Report cards will be visible in SIS StudentVue and ParentVue. A copy of your child’s report card will also be provided to them the first week in February during Falcon Time.
2nd Semester Schedules
Student schedules for the upcoming semester will be visible in SIS StudentVue and SIS ParentVue on January 20 at 6:00 AM. Schedules are visible under the classes tab, and 2nd semester elective classes will have S2 next to the course name. On January 30, students will begin their 2nd semester classes. Students will have access to these new semester classes in Schoology as well.
SIS Weekly Progress Reports
All parents/guardians of Middle School students who have registered for a SIS ParentVUE Account and have a primary email address recorded in SIS ParentVUE can receive Weekly Progress Reports via email. This report provides a summary of your student(s) grades for the current quarter. To activate the Weekly Progress Reports via email, login to your SIS ParentVUE Account and first verify that you have a primary email address within the system. It is listed under the “My Account” tab. If it is blank, enter the email address where you would like to receive the progress reports and click on update account. Once confirmed, parents/guardians are able to activate and select their preferences for receiving these reports within the SIS ParentVUE “My Account” tab.
Weekly progress reports for all of your Middle and High School students will be included in one email. For questions about a specific progress report or grade you can login into your SIS ParentVUE Account to find detailed grade book information. Additionally, your student’s teacher is always the best resource to answer any grade book questions that you may have. Weekly Progress Report Parent Quick Reference Guide
TalkingPoints
FCPS has recently approved the use of TalkingPoints, a two-way messaging app that allows parents and caregivers to communicate with teachers and schools. Carson staff members will be starting to use this service to help communicate to all of our families. The app translates messages, so teachers can input messages in English, and parents can respond in their preferred language. TalkingPoints supports 125 languages, making it easier and faster for our FCPS families to connect with their schools. If you need to update your preferred correspondence language, please contact Kristine Smith. For more information, visit the FCPS TalkingPoints webpage
Franklin MS After School Program Information
We hope your child has found an interest in one or more of our after-school activities. As a reminder, many of our clubs are “open enrollment” meaning students are welcome to start attending whenever they are ready. The After School Program will be closed on Wednesday, January 25 (an early release day). You can check out the schedule for next week here. For questions regarding the After School Program, please email Mrs. Mollé.
Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Update
Please see the attached article on alcohol safety. For general questions about the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Program, please contact the Office of Student Safety & Wellness at: (571) 423-4270. For further information and support, please contact Ally Jacobi, Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist.
2022 Virginia School Survey of Climate and Working Conditions
Our school, in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services and the Virginia Department of Education, is conducting the Virginia School Survey of Climate and Working Conditions. We will survey students in grades 7 and 8, classroom instructors and staff, beginning in winter 2023. The purpose of this survey is to measure student support, student engagement, school discipline, and safety conditions in each school. This information will be used to guide educational practices that produce a safe and supportive school environment.
Students participating in remote instruction and in-person instruction are both eligible to participate. The survey is voluntary, and your child can decide not to participate. No action will be taken against you, your child, or the school if your child does not participate. If you do not wish for your child to participate, please notify Jade Horne by January 23. Thank you for your cooperation in this important study of Virginia’s schools.
Franklin MS Office Closed for Training
On Thursday, January 26, the Franklin MS Office will be closed from 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM so that staff members may attend training. The office will re-open at 11:00 AM. Thank you.
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