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 Seventh grade scientists modeled mitosis using Oreo cookies
Good afternoon, Franklin Community,
This week we celebrated our incredible social worker, Ms. Elyse Brunais, during National School Social Worker Week! We are so grateful for the endless support Ms. Brunais provides our students and families each day. She consistently goes above and beyond to find solutions for families and is a staunch advocate for all students. Thank you, Ms. Brunais for everything you do for our Franklin community!
I also would like to give a special shout out to our students who competed in this year’s Real Food for Kids competition last weekend at Hayfield Secondary School! Their “Salsata with Z Chips and Dill Dip” was a crowd favorite and led to many repeat customers at their table! Thank you to Ms. Siri Jeffry for leading our three chefs in this competition and highlighting the many talents of our Franklin students. Please check out our Facebook and Instagram pages for pictures from the event.
This weekend is also an opportunity for our band and orchestra students to highlight their talents at their annual assessment. We wish all of our musicians the best of luck this weekend and are so proud of the growth you have shown this year!
I wish you all a wonderful weekend and, as always, please reach out to me at MLCase@fcps.edu with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Michelle Case
Interim Principal
Important Dates
March 11 - Religious Observance
March 13 - Band and Orchestra Spring Concert
March 15 - 8th Grade Field Trip - High School Activities Fair
March 15 - Franklin vs Rocky Run Basketball Game at Chantilly HS
March 18 - 22 - Stress Less Laugh More Week
March 22 - End of Quarter 3
March 25 - 29 - Spring Break
April 1 - Teacher Workday
April 2 - Staff Development Day
Daylight Saving Begins (Spring Forward)
Sunday, March 10, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time begins. Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour! As a result of the time change, many students will be walking to school or to bus stops in the dark. Help your child stay safe by having them wear reflective clothing and bright or light colors, or add reflective items to their backpacks or clothes.
Also, encourage your child to be especially alert for cars that are turning or backing up and not to run into the street or cross between parked cars.
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Ramadan
This year, the first full day of Ramadan is Monday, March 11. In Islam, Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year. During this month Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn to sunset each day while striving to increase their spirituality, through prayers, charity and good deeds. Read more about Ramadan in National Geographic Kids.
March 11 is an O day. The school calendar recognizes many religious and cultural observances (O days) during the school year. There is school on these days, however tests, quizzes, field trips, graduation, homecoming, or FCPS-scheduled athletic events will not be held on these observance days. See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
Throughout the year, as we celebrate and recognize various cultural holidays and observances, families are encouraged to contact Mrs. Case regarding accommodations, including but not limited to those around lunch, prayer/meditation and silent reflection spaces and times, and instruction.
💻New Policy Regarding Broken Laptops
We want to make sure all students have the tools they need to succeed, which is why we are implementing a new policy for broken laptops. If your student's laptop needs a repair, we will take care of it at no cost the first time. However, if the same part breaks again, there will be a small fee to cover the cost of replacement. Here are some of the prices for commonly damaged parts:
- Laptop screen: $85.00
- Keyboard: $32.00
- Bezel: $8.00
Students can bring their laptops to Mr. Jones in room 106A for repairs. We encourage students to take care of any issues now to ensure they have a fully functioning laptop for SOL testing in May. Remember, the first repair is on us!
📃Screen Activity Reports
Parents can get information about their child's activity on their FCPS laptop. Sign up to receive a weekly Parent Report from Lightspeed, our internet content filtering service, which will provide a list of the top sites the child visited that week.
🏀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 7 - March 15. Limited Tickets will be sold at the door. 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.
📆Save the Date: VIP Summer Camp
This summer FCPS Middle School After-School Program and Neighborhood & Community Services present VIP SUMMER CAMP. Rocky Run MS site will serve rising 7th and 8th graders from Franklin MS, Katherine Johnson MS, Liberty MS, Rocky Run MS and Stone MS.
VIP Camp will run from July 1-August 1 at Rocky Run MS and transportation will be provided.
Applications will open on March 12.
📖Join a Family Book Club with Stuart Gibbs
Franklin families are invited to join a book club to read and discuss a book by New York Times Bestselling Author, Stuart Gibbs. The family book club is an opportunity to read a book as a family and then come on April 17 at 7:00 PM at Rocky Run MS to discuss with other families AND the author himself. Thank you to the Franklin and Rocky Run PTA for sponsoring this evening event. Sign up to join the conversation.
All students will hear from Mr. Gibbs during our author visit at Franklin on April 17 during the school day.
🎨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!
✅Family Engagement Survey is Now Open
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.
💉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.
🎭Institute for the Arts
Students in all FCPS secondary schools can enroll in the Institute for the Arts. IFTA is a two- or three-week summer Arts enrichment program for students in rising 7th through 12th grades. Students create their own schedules in Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance from nearly 60 courses offered. Transportation is provided from around the county. Tuition assistance is available for students who qualify. Check out the Institute for the Arts website for more information or email ifta@fcps.edu.
⚖️Equity in Education Month
FCPS — in conjunction with the Virginia School Boards Association — observes March as Equity in Education Month, a division-wide opportunity to deepen our commitment to creating a climate and curriculum where all students receive the resources they need to reach their fullest potential.
💖National School Social Work Week
March 3-9 is National School Social Work Week. Social workers in FCPS help to prevent social, emotional, and behavioral factors from affecting a student's ability to perform at their best. Their primary goal is to remove barriers that prevent a student from fulfilling their academic potential. Social workers are assigned to every school and center in the school system. We are grateful for our social worker, Elyse Brunais. Learn more about the role of social workers in FCPS.
🚌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.
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