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 Franklin MS Winter Music Assembly on December 15, 2023
Good afternoon, Franklin Community,
For the first time since the pandemic, we kicked off the holiday season with an in-school performance from our talented band, orchestra and chorus groups! It was so fun to have our students showcase their talents in front of their peers and those in the audience were truly enjoying the festive music. Speaking of festive spirit, I also want to share our extreme gratitude to our PTA and the many families that supported our hot chocolate bar yesterday. It was such a fun and thoughtful way to show appreciation for our staff and give us that much needed extra boost of energy to finish off this week strong!
As we head into winter break, I want to yet again express my gratitude for this entire school community. It continues to be such an honor to serve as your interim principal and I have truly enjoyed the opportunities to connect with our students, staff and so many community members. Thank you for trusting us with your children and I look forward to continuing our partnership into the new year.
As we have done in past years, our staff has committed to not assigning any homework assignments over the break that will be due immediately upon our return in January. Similarly, no assessments will be given those first few days back. We want to ensure this holiday break provides time for our students to connect with their families and loved ones. Similarly, I have asked our staff to disconnect from work as much as possible during this break so they, too, can have that same opportunity with families and loved ones. Our office will be closed over winter break but we very much look forward to connecting back with everyone on January 2nd.
I wish you all a wonderful winter break, holiday season and Happy New Year! Safe travels to those of you hitting the road and please reach out to me at MLCase@fcsp.edu with anything you might need.
Sincerely,
Michelle Case
Interim Principal
Congratulations VEX Robotics Team!!
On Saturday December 9, 2023, Franklin’s very own Robotics Team competed in the Annual Mark Twain Middle School Area VEX Robotics Scrimmage in Alexandria, Virginia. Team co-drivers, Hayden T. and Kaichen L. won First Place in the competition. Team Franklin Advisor, and Sponsor of ‘Robo Mondays’, Mr. Adams, says it was Kaichen’s and Hayden’s persistent practice, planning and communication that helped them win not only First Place overall, but also First Place in the Drivers Skills Challenge, earning nearly double the points of other teams.
The team also won the “Amaze” Award for ‘… the team that has built the most consistently high scoring and competitive robot.’ The Robotics club meets every Monday after school. Please click here for more information. Congratulations, Kaichen and Hayden!
Important Dates
December 18 - January 1 - No School - Winter Break
January 2 - Classes Resume (Blue Day - 1, 3, 4, 5, 7)
Winter Break – Franklin MS Office Closed
The Franklin MS office will be closed during Winter Break (December 18, 2023 – January 1, 2024). For urgent needs, please contact FCPS at: (571) 423-2000. We look forward to seeing you back on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
Assignments Over Winter Break
So that all students may enjoy winter break and rest and recharge, no assignments will be due, nor assessments given on January 2-3.
Academic Advising Season - Save the Dates
Rising 7th Grade Franklin Curriculum Night: Rising 7th graders at feeder elementary schools met with Franklin counselors at their school and will visit Franklin Middle School in January. Additionally, Franklin’s Curriculum Night will take place on January 17, 2024. The event is for Rising 7th graders and families for the 2024-2025 school year. More information will be sent directly to those families.
Rising 8th Grade Academic Advising: Franklin students will begin the academic advising and course selection process in January. Students will learn about courses and programs through Falcon Time after returning from winter break. The course catalog is now available, and more information will be shared in January.
Rising 9th Grade High School Curriculum Nights: Rising 9th graders will hear directly from Oakton or Chantilly Counselors through a presentation during Falcon Time in January (date is still being finalized). Additionally, rising 9th graders and their families are encouraged to attend curriculum nights for their respective high schools. The current dates are below. Please check each school’s website, as dates may change.
- Oakton High School - January 3, 2024 (4:30 PM - 6:30 PM) Click Here for more information
- Chantilly High School - January 4, 2024 (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
From Chantilly HS - We are all looking forward to our upcoming winter break and hopefully some peaceful and restful late December days. We are also looking forward to meeting our newest Chargers who will begin academic advising when we return from winter break. Students will have multiple opportunities and ways to learn about courses at Chantilly HS. After March 8, 2024, we will be unable to make any additional class changes as we make staffing and course offering decisions in mid-March based upon student course selections. Students may access advising information by going to the CHS Advising Site. Additionally, course catalogs, electives fair videos, and other advising information is posted on the CHS webpage. Please see below for detailed dates and information. We hope you will join us for our annual Curriculum night on January 4, 2024.
Curriculum Night at Chantilly HS on January 4, 2024
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5:00-5:45 PM: Introduction to Chantilly HS and Tips for Supporting Student Success - This program will be presented in the Library and will be offered in English, Spanish, Arabic, and Korean; it is geared towards parents of rising 9th graders and parents whose home language is not English. A light dinner will be provided so please RSVP here.
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6:00-6:45 PM: Welcome to Chantilly HS - This program will be presented in the Auditorium and is geared specifically towards parents of rising 9th graders and will include staff introductions, academic rigor and course trajectory recommendations, and a student panel.
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7:00-8:00 PM- Curriculum Fair - Rising 9th-12th graders and parents are invited to learn more about the courses offered at Chantilly HS. Located in the Lecture Hall, Library, and Cafeteria.
Franklin MS After-School Program Information
Click Here to to see the Club/Activity Descriptions & Weekly Schedule
All students that stay after-school for academic support, clubs or activities must have a completed After-School Registration Form. The After-School Registration only needs to be completed once for the 23-24 SY.
Bus Transportation for the After-School Program is available Monday - Thursday. There is no transportation on Fridays for the After-School Program and dismissal is by parent pick up only.
The After-School Program will resume on Tuesday January 2 after Winter Break!
Middle School Track Coming this Spring
All FCPS Middle Schools will field Track teams in the spring. More information is coming soon!
MS Athletes will need the following to participate in Track in the Spring:
FCPS Physical Form, Emergency Care Card and MS Sports Registration must be completed before a student can begin practicing. More information can be found on our website about Cross Country and Track or you can visit the FCPS MS Athletics Website.
Chantilly High School Varsity Basketball Double Header on January 3, 2024
January 3 is a Varsity Basketball Double Headers at Chantilly HS. We will celebrate Pyramid Night and we welcome families from our feeder schools to attend one or both games!
5:30 PM - Girls Varsity vs. Stafford HS
7:30 PM - Boys Varsity vs. Stafford HS
Varsity Sideline cheer will be at both games as well. All feeder students get in free to the games with a paying adult. Wear school spirit gear or school colors! Please click here for more information.
Oakton High School Marching Cougars Update
The Oakton High School Marching Cougars, a prestigious 25-year Virginia Honor Band, has been chosen as a FINALIST in Metallica's inaugural marching band competition, "For Whom the Band Tolls." Metallica has brought their legendary presence to the world of marching bands by inviting high schools and colleges from across the nation to showcase their musical prowess in this unique online competition. The Marching Cougars are competing against four other bands for $15,000 in prizing in the category for high school bands with less than 75 members. You can view the Marching Cougar’s online submission of “Parade to Black” here. Oakton High School encourages the school and local community to proudly vote in support of the Marching Cougars as “Fan Favorite” on this national stage. Vote for the Oakton Marching Cougars by texting #HSOAKTON to (833) 609-0330. Go Cougars!
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