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 Eighth grade students visited Chantilly HS and Oakton HS to learn about organizations, clubs, and sports to join next year.
Good afternoon, Franklin Community,
Our 8th graders had an amazing day today at their high school activities fairs! We are so grateful for the partnerships with our high schools to allow our students this chance to visit and see what opportunities might be available for them as they transition into 9th grade. A special thank you to our parent volunteers who helped to make this such a successful experience for our students today.
The excitement our 8th graders were feeling from their high school visits today also continues for our entire student body tonight for our annual Franklin MS vs Rocky Run MS basketball game! Please join me in cheering on our Falcons to another year of victory tonight! Our staff game tips off at 5:00 at Chantilly HS so please bring your loudest voices and enthusiasm to our side of the gym! For families dropping off their child at the event, please be sure to be back by 8:15 to pick up your child.
Lastly, we are kicking off the final week of the 3rd quarter and the week before spring break next week with our Stress Less, Laugh More week! We have therapy animals coming to visit our students, fun games during lunches, activities during advisory and a great spirit week in store for all of our students! Thank you so much for your generous donations to our Signup Genius for items for the week.
Have a wonderful weekend and please reach out to me at MLCase@fcps.edu with any questions or concerns. Go Franklin! Beat Rocky!
Sincerely,
Michelle Case
Interim Principal
📆Important Dates
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
April 16 - Integrated Reading and Writing SOL Test for 8th Graders
April 17 - Author Visit with Stuart Gibbs
📌Principal Evaluation - Parent/Guardian Feedback Form
On Monday, March 18, Franklin Middle School parents/guardians will be sent an email containing a link to complete the online FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the VDOE-mandated Performance Evaluation Program for principals and offers parents/guardians an opportunity to provide anonymous input about various topics related to our school. These topics include how the principal demonstrates/impacts instructional leadership, school climate, management, communication and community relations, culturally responsive and equitable leadership, and professionalism within the school.
The questionnaire will be administered between March 18 and April 5. When you receive an email from FCPS Surveys, please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire. Your feedback matters!
🏀Franklin vs Rocky Run Basketball Game - March 15 at Chantilly HS
The Franklin Girls’ and Boys Basketball Teams will play tonight at Chantilly in the Battle for Route 50! Cash sales will be available at the door. Concessions will be available at the game - CASH ONLY. Parents must pick up their students by 8:15 PM.
- 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 Robotics Team Places in State Championship
Team co-drivers, Hayden Tsuji, Kaichen Liu and their robot named ‘Ben’s Brows’ competed against 18 other VEX IQ Middle School teams from across the Commonwealth of Virginia. Ben’s Brows, Kaichen and Hayden earned a spot in the Finals and after an exciting day of Qualifying Matches. Overall they finished 4th place in the Virginia Middle School VEX IQ State Championships, being squeezed out of 3rd place by a single point.
Kaichen Liu and Hayden Tsuji finished the Virginia Middle School VEX IQ Season overall in the top one-third of VEX IQ Middle School teams in Virginia.
Congratulations to the Falcon Robotics Team for an exciting robotics competition season!
💜Stress Less, Laugh More Week Begins March 18
We are excited to kick off Stress Less, Laugh More Week starting Monday, March 18! Our students will spend time throughout the week learning ways to manage and minimize their stress. Students will also have the opportunity to visit with therapy animals. Please click here to see the schedule of our daily themes. If you would like to learn more about mental health resources, please visit the FCPS Mental Health page and the Family Resource Center. We appreciate your support and hope this is a helpful and fun week as we focus on our mental health and wellness.
- Music Monday - Dress like your favorite band/artist
- Therapy Animal Tuesday - Dress in animal print head to toe
- Wellness Wednesday - Wear workout clothes or jerseys
- Take a Trip Thursday - Dress like you're going on vacation
- Fun Friday - Wear pajamas
🎤 Join a Community Conversation on Fentanyl and Other Drugs
A community conversation addressing the opioid crisis within Northern Virginia and Fairfax County Public Schools will be held Monday, March 18, 6:30-8:00 PM, in the auditorium at Lake Braddock Secondary School. Please enter through Door #14.
All attendees will receive a free REVIVE! Narcan training during the event and learn about support services currently available within FCPS and Fairfax County.
This discussion will provide families, staff, and students with valuable knowledge about the dangers of drugs and deadly fentanyl. The material discussed is suitable for students in grade 6 and higher. Together, as a community, we aim to explore collaborative strategies to minimize the impact of these harmful and sometimes fatal substances.
Language interpretation services are available as well as American Sign Language accommodation. Childcare and transportation will also be provided, as needed. Learn more about the event and register online.
🌷Office Closed – Spring Break
During the week of March 25-March 29 all offices at Franklin Middle School will be closed. We are happy to assist you in advance of spring break or immediately following our return.
While students do not have school on April 1 (Teacher Workday) or April 2 (Staff Development Day), the main office will be open on those days.
📸Stay Connected on Social Media
Do you want to see more pictures of what's happening at Franklin? Follow along on Facebook and on Instagram @FCPSFranklinMS to stay connected to what's happening at school.
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✅ Take the Family Engagement Survey!
FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey is now open. Survey partner K12 Insight emailed a link to families on March 3 and again on March 6. Please participate! Your feedback is critical in helping to inform and improve FCPS practices to best support our students.
The survey is available in 10 languages. Parents/caregivers may stop by the front office to fill out a paper survey or complete the survey online. Please check your email for the survey invitation or use this survey link. Get more information on the Family Engagement Survey webpage.
🎨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!
😎 Safely View the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8
A total solar eclipse will occur on Monday, April 8, and will be viewable, depending on weather, in Fairfax County. The eclipse will begin in our area around 2:04 p.m. and end around 4:32 p.m., with the maximum eclipse occurring around 3:20 p.m.
Because the timing overlaps with dismissal, it is crucial that students understand the importance of safe viewing practices. We encourage families to review these Solar Eclipse Resources, especially the eye safety information. We hope everyone takes the opportunity to learn more about this extraordinary natural phenomenon while prioritizing safe solar viewing.
📖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.
💻Techstravaganza at Thomas Jefferson HS
This year will be the 20th annual Techstravaganza on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at TJHSST. Techstravaganza is a free, public, hands-on STEM activity fair for elementary and middle school students in Northern Virginia. In previous years, more than 4,500 students have participated in over 70 labs presenting STEM activities. Exhibitors include TJHSST clubs and volunteers from organizations like NASA SCaN, Art of Problem Solving, George Mason University, American Society of Naval Engineers, and the National Air and Space Museum.
Admission is free and there will be food for sale. Here is the registration form. More information about the event can be found at tjtechstrav.org.
💃Oakton Dance Team Clinic - After-School
Monday, March 18 and Thursday, March 21 during the 2nd Block of the After-School Program, the Oakton Dance Team Clinic as part of the After-School Program. There will be a time for them to teach dance skills and choreography along with a Q&A about the Oakton Dance Team. Click the link to sign up for the sessions.
Oakton Dance Clinic Interest - MS After-School Program Interest
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🌻Spring Teens in Action Camp - Fairfax County Neighborhood Community Services
Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services are hosting Spring Break Camps across Fairfax County at the Community Centers. The Spring Teens in Action Camp will run from March 25 - March 29 from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. The camps are open to Rising 7th -12th grade students.
For more information please contact the community centers hosting the Teens in Action Camps.
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☀️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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