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Franklin Families and Students,
Good afternoon!
It was a wonderful week at Franklin Middle School and despite what Punxsutawney Phil said on Groundhog Day about the length of winter, it has been nice to see some warm weather today! I continue to be incredibly proud of our students and staff as they bring energy and enthusiasm to our school every day.
This week is National School Counseling Week and I would like to ask all of you to help me recognize the wonderful counselors that we have at Franklin. We are very grateful for everything our Student Services Team does for our students, parents and teachers. Their passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment truly makes a difference in the lives of our students. This week our students had the opportunity to write their counselors a note of gratitude and our staff found many ways to celebrate them and show our appreciation. Please read about our Student Services Team below and join me in saying thank you for their continued support of the Franklin community.
Thank you to the students and families who were able to join us last night for our Virtual Town Hall for Rising 8th Grade Families. If you were unable to attend, we hope you will take the time to view the slideshow, recording, and other resources that have been posted to our parent Schoology site. Please reach out to your student’s counselor if you have any questions about the course registration process.
Finally, we would like to congratulate the 56 FMS students who recently participated in the AMC 8 Math Competition. The AMC 8 is a 25-question, 40-minute, multiple choice examination in middle school mathematics designed to promote the development of problem-solving skills. This contest was given in 1,739 schools and over 70,000 students participated throughout the nation. Locally at our school, the 1st place award went to Swarith Jooluri, Reily Lin and Suleiman Rahimzai and 2nd place was Asya Balci and Graham Tintle. Third place went to Aarman Acharya, Moussa Ahmed, Anirv Ganti, Kahaan Karelia, Jaejune Kwak, Alan Lam, Daleel Muratov, Anjali Rajan and Rehan White. Congratulations to all of the Franklin Falcons who participated!
Any member of the Franklin community can contact me anytime at dpwright@fcps.edu with questions, feedback, or suggestions. Always feel free to reach out if there is anything our team can do to support your student.
Sincerely,
Dustin Wright
Principal
National School Counseling Week
February 6-10 is National School Counseling Week 2023, and highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve school success.
Thank you to our Student Services Team for all you do for our students, parents, teachers and the entire school community!
Franklin MS Student Services Team
Michelle Case, Director of Student Services
Heather Asca, Counselor
Joni Fraundorfer, Counselor
Kim Gallagher, Counselor
Kristine Smith, Student Services Assistant
Important Dates
February 20 - No School - George Washington’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day
March 2 - 2 HR Early Release at 12:15 PM (No After School Program)
March 3 - No School - Student Holiday and School Planning Day
March 8 - Franklin MS PTA Meeting at 7:00 PM
 Student recess choices include makerspace, library, volleyball, board games, and going outside.
Into the Woods, Jr. Auditions
Auditions are open for Franklin’s spring musical, Into the Woods Jr.! Audition videos are to be submitted no later than February 22. Students can join the Franklin Drama Schoology group using the code 8B99-8FDG-2R5V8 to view the audition packet, which includes important dates, music, and instructions for submitting an audition. Reach out to Ms. Hoffman with any questions (shoffman@fcps.edu), or students can stop by room SD-2 for more information.
Black History Month
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History Month.
Tutor.com - Extra Help for Students at No Cost to Families
With Tutor.com through Schoology, FCPS students are able to get learning help at any time, even from bilingual tutors! Students in FCPS meet with tutors thousands of times each week to practice reading, prepare for an upcoming math test, write computer programs, study for the SAT, or to get feedback on scholarship essays–all at no cost to their families! If you haven’t already, we encourage you to take just a few minutes to connect with a tutor with your child. More info about Tutor.com in FCPS is available here.
Hidden in Plain Sight
The Student Services Department and PTA are partnering with Fairfax County Police Department to bring Hidden in Plain Sight to Franklin Middle School on February 21st at 6:00 PM and a possible encore on February 28th. SIgn-up is required, and translation services are available. Please click on the links below for more details.
Hidden In Plain Sight Details
Sign-up for Hidden In Plain Sight
CDC No-Cost Covid 19 Testing Locations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched a COVID-19 Testing Locator website, which can help families find no-cost COVID-19 testing site. Testing is available at pharmacies and other locations and is provided at no cost to individuals with or without health insurance.
Franklin MS After School Program Information
Please click here to see the Activities for February 13 – February 17. New activities beginning next week include:
- Dance Team tryouts – Mondays, 2nd block (3:35 – 4:35)
- Touching Hearts Club – Tuesdays, both blocks (2:35 – 4:35)
- Falcon Minds Matter – Wednesdays, 1st block (2:35 – 3:35)
- Cupcake Wars interest meeting – Thursday, 1st block (2:35 – 3:35)
Please click here for the description of each club. 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. For questions regarding the After School Program, please email Mrs. Mollé.
Yearbook Information
We have a new yearbook class at our school and they have been working hard on our yearbook! Ordering information can be found here. The deadline to order yearbooks is April 24. Please contact Kelly Barlow with any questions.
Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Update
Please see the attached article on healthy relationships. 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.
Chantilly HS Athletic Boosters Girls Basketball
Any girls interested in playing basketball at Chantilly next year, please fill out this Google form so Coach Regan can let you know about offseason workouts, summer camp, and other events. We are looking forward to seeing you and can’t wait for you to join the Charger family!
Parents can email Coach Josh Regan with questions or for more information.
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