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 Our After School Program offers a variety of activities for students.
Good afternoon, Franklin Community,
As you may recall, next week’s schedule has been altered to accommodate Virginia’s primary election on Tuesday, March 5th. Schools will be closed that day, although our main office will be open for the morning, should you have any questions or need anything. Because this schedule change was made after the official division calendar was published, our A/B period schedule is impacted. After receiving feedback from the Franklin MS staff, we have decided to shift Wednesday, March 6th from a B/even day to an all-period anchor day. This will allow students to see their A/odd day teachers twice next week instead of just once. For clarity, Monday will be a B/even day normal schedule, Wednesday will be an all-period anchor day (schedule below), Thursday will be an A/odd day normal schedule and we will conclude the week on Friday with our normal B/even day schedule. We are sharing this information with students during our morning news and social media accounts but want to be sure families are also supporting with the messaging.
I also would like to bring to your attention the Family Engagement Survey, which opens this weekend. I ask that you consider sharing feedback through this survey, as it significantly helps us, both as a school and an entire school division, to ensure we are supporting our families as much as possible and creating meaningful partnerships. The survey remains open until March 22nd so I appreciate your consideration.
Lastly, please make sure to mark your calendars for Friday, March 15th for the annual Franklin MS vs Rocky Run MS basketball game! The first game tips off at 5:00 and it is sure to be a fun and action-packed event! Franklin MS is the defending champion and we need your spirit to ensure we retain our title!
I wish you all a wonderful weekend. Please reach out to me at MLCase@fcps.edu with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Michelle Case
Interim Principal
Important Dates
March 5 - Student Holiday, School Planning Day
March 11 - Religious Observance
March 13 - Band and Orchestra Spring Concert
March 15 - 8th Grade Field Trips to High School Activity Fairs
March 15 - Franklin vs. Rocky Run Basketball Game
March 5 Presidential Primary
The Fairfax Board of Elections has requested that schools be closed on Tuesday, March 5, to accommodate the safe and efficient administration of the 2024 presidential primary election.
Therefore, March 5 will be a school holiday for students and a virtual School Planning Day. As outlined in Regulation 4421, School Planning Days are directed by school-based Administrators in order to devote time to school improvement efforts, including collaboration around data, common assessments, responsive instruction, etc.
Central offices and school offices will remain open. SACC will remain open, as on other professional work days.
March 6 Anchor Day Bell Schedule
Students will visit all class periods for an anchor day on March 6.
Real Food for Kids Competition
This Saturday March 2, four Franklin students will compete in the Real Food for Kids Competition at Hayfield Secondary. The Real Food for Kids Culinary Challenge is an annual event that gives students in the National Capital Region a platform to influence and change what is served in their school cafeterias.
Come out and support our Franklin team: Alana Levitan, Vy Nguyen and Samantha Hagy as they compete against 11 other schools in the DC Area. You will be able to try their healthy, amazing school lunch entry of Salasta and Z Chips! RSVP here to attend the event!
Middle School Sports
Track Parents Zoom Meeting - Thursday March 7 at 6:30 PM (Link to follow)
There will be a parent Zoom Meeting on Thursday, March 7 at 6:30 PM for all parents that have completed the MS Sports Registration. At the meeting we will discuss the upcoming track season, meet the coach and discuss the schedule for the spring. Zoom Link will be emailed by March 4. More information can be found below on the Franklin Cross Country/Track page.
Franklin Track Information
All FCPS Middle Schools will field Track teams in the spring. Interested MS Athletes will need the following to participate in Track in the Spring.
The 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 & Track or you can visit the FCPS MS Athletics Website. Students that participated in Cross Country in the fall and have completed all of the required forms and registration do not need to complete the forms again.
Chantilly Pyramid Art Show on April 5
Please save the date for the Chantilly Pyramid Art Show on April 5 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. The art show will feature artworks from: Chantilly HS, Franklin MS, Rocky Run MS, Brookfield ES, Greenbriar East ES, Greenbriar West ES, Lees Corner, ES, Oak Hill ES, and Poplar Tree ES. Families are invited for fun activities and to view featured artwork. There will also be food trucks, so come hungry!
Yearbook Information
Franklin MS 2024 yearbooks are on sale through May 4. The cost of the yearbook is $30. Families may order online by clicking here (school code 5330). Please contact Kelly Barlow with any questions.
Immunization Clinic from Fairfax County Health Department
The Immunization Clinic is open to all Fairfax County students who need immunizations regardless of if they have had vaccines in the past, new to the county, or those that just need a follow up to be up to date. Appointments are recommended for faster service. Learn more about the Fairfax County Health Department Immunization Clinic.
Family Engagement Survey to Open March 3
FCPS is partnering with independent research firm K12 Insight to administer a Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Sunday, March 3 to Friday, March 22. Your feedback is critical in helping FCPS to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs throughout the district. Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment
- Communication
- Student success
- Advocacy
- Family and school partnerships
- Community partnerships
The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Parents/caregivers will receive the survey link via email from K12 Insight. A public link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available in our front office. Please stay tuned for more information.
Chantilly High School’s Charge Ahead
Chantilly High School is offering three Freshman Orientation options. The choices to attend a 1-Day session are either August 6, 7, or 8 from 9:00-1:00 PM. Students will get a chance to get to know us, ease any anxiety, and learn how to navigate high school life here as a CHARGER. It’s so fun and you don’t want to miss out! The cost is $50 per student via MySchoolBucks which includes a Class of 2028 t-shirt, snacks, and a Chick-Fil-A Sandwich. Registrations are on a first-come first-serve basis until July 28. Register today to secure your spot.
Franklin vs Rocky Run Basketball Game - March 15 at Chantilly HS
The Franklin Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball teams will play against Rocky Run Middle Schools on Friday, March 15. Tickets on sale for $5.00 via MySchoolBucks starting March 4. Cash sales in all lunches starting March 8. Concessions will be available with cash only.
- Doors open at 4:30 PM
- Staff Game at 5:00 PM
- Girls’ Game at 6:00 PM
- Boys’ Game at 7:15 PM
All students must be picked up by 8:15 PM.
Franklin MS After-School Program Information
Click Here to learn more about the After-School Program
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.
Supports for Students with Eating Disorders
According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA 2023),
Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses that can affect people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes, and weights. In the United States, 28.8 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives.
There is no single cause of an eating disorder. Rather, it is a complex combination of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors that converge and set off an individual’s predisposed genetic vulnerability.
In collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department, FCPS has developed a web page with detailed information and resources about eating disorders. To find out more, please visit the FCPS Eating Disorders website.
In addition to the information on the FCPS website, the National Eating Disorders Association has a toll free, confidential Helpline, 1-800-931-2237.
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