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 Chantilly Pyramid Art Show
Good afternoon, Franklin Community,
It was such a pleasure viewing the many talents of our students at last week’s Chantilly Pyramid Art Show! I encourage you to take a moment to review the pieces highlighted in the photos above. Thank you to our amazing art teacher, Ms. Tammy French, for organizing our student art work and contributing to a great evening with our pyramid schools.
As you begin to plan for next week, please note several important events. On Tuesday the 16th, our 8th graders will all be taking the Integrated Reading and Writing (IRW) assessment at the beginning of the day. 7th graders will be reporting to Falcon Time to complete a choice board of various activities. On Wednesday, we welcome author Stuart Gibbs to Franklin MS! All students will have an opportunity to hear from him and sample his many works. Wednesday is also Purple Up day, in which we celebrate our military-connected youth. We encourage all students to show their support for our military families by wearing purple. And lastly, we are excited to host Stone Middle School Thursday evening for a student basketball game with tip-off at 6:00 PM. It’s going to be a great week at Franklin MS!
Finally, all students received their 3rd quarter report cards today in Falcon Time so please take a moment to review that with your child and set some goals for the 4th quarter. I encourage you to reach out to your child’s teachers and/or counselor to discuss any concerns or additional supports your child might need.
As always, please reach out to me with any questions or concerns. I wish you all a wonderful weekend and best of luck to our track and field team as they have their first competition tomorrow at Langley HS!
Sincerely,
Michelle Case
Interim Principal
Important Dates
April 16 - Integrated Reading and Writing SOL Test for 8th Graders
April 16 - Dining for Dollars at Piero’s Corner
April 17- Purple Up Day! Month of the Military Child
April 17 - Author Visit with Stuart Gibbs
April 18- Basketball game vs. Stone MS
April 20- Track Meet at McLean HS
April 22-24 - Religious Observances
📱Cell Phone Policy Reminder
An important reminder regarding in the Student Rights & Responsibilities document (SR&R) for the coming school year is the regulation to limit cell phone use during the school day for middle school students. Students will not be permitted to use their cell phones, earbuds, smart watches, and other similar devices during the instructional day from 7:30 AM to 2:15 PM. Phones must be silenced and kept away for the duration of the school day. Storage may be in a locker, backpack, pencil bag, etc., during the day. Thank you for your support and partnership.
🍝 Dining for Dollars at Piero’s Corner on April 16
Please consider supporting our PTA with Dining for Dollars on Tuesday, April 16 at Piero’s Corner in Franklin Farm. Come in between 5:00-8:00 PM let them know that you're there for the Franklin fundraiser. Franklin will receive 20% of the sales which will go directly to supporting the students and staff of FMS.
💜 Purple Up! On April 17 to Support Military Families
April is the Month of the Military Child. Join our community and turn FCPS purple on Purple Up! Day, Wednesday April 17. Wear purple in recognition of FCPS’ 14,000 enrolled military-connected students.
🏀Basketball Game on April 18
There's a middle school basketball game this coming week! The Franklin MS Falcons take on the Stone MS Panthers at Franklin Middle School on Thursday, April 18. Tickets are $5.00 at the door - cash only. The girls' game starts at 6:00 PM, followed by the boys' game at 6:45 PM. Please note that only current Stone and Franklin students and their families can attend the game.
📖Author Visit with Stuart Gibbs
All students will hear from New York Times Bestselling Author, Mr. Stuart Gibbs, during our author visit at Franklin on April 17 during the school day.
The family book club will be 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.
🧩Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month. One in 44 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder in the United States, according to the CDC. Our schools and staff play a vital role in creating and ensuring inclusive environments that accommodate and affirm autistic students.
Save the Date: SOL Testing Dates
SOL testing will occur in May on “Testing Tuesdays.” Please mark your calendars to make sure your student is present and ready for testing.
- Tuesday, May 7: Science SOL (8th grade only)
- Tuesday, May 14: Reading SOL
- Tuesday, May 21: Math SOL
🥁Oakton Band Auditions
Calling Oakton-bound 8th graders! Oakton High School band is holding 8th grade band auditions. If you are a rising freshman and plan to participate in band, please join us for auditions from 6:30-8:30 PM on Monday, April 15 (Woodwinds) and Tuesday, April 16 (Brass/Percussion). Enter OHS through Door 1, and look for Oakton band students or parents to guide you to the Hospitality room and Band room. If you cannot make it on the assigned night, feel free to come at the other time. Learn more about Oakton Band.
💪Oakton High School Band Fitness Fundraiser
Support Oakton HS Bands at a free and fun fitness fundraiser! Try out a HIGH Fitness class at the OHS gym on Saturday, April 13 at 10am. The format is all cardio with great music and no equipment needed! This class is for all ages and fitness levels.
💃Oakton HS Dance Team 2024-2025 Tryout Information Meeting
If you are interested in trying out for the Oakton High School Dance Team for the 2024-2025 season, there will be virtual informational meetings on Thursday, April 25 at 3:15 PM and 7:00 PM (sign up to receive the Google Meet link here). Coach Rowley will give out tryout information and answer questions about what a year on the dance team is like, as well as the tryout process.
💻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.
👟Oak Hill Fun Run - Register Now
Mark your calendars and get ready to run! The Oak Hill Fun Run is happening on Saturday, May 18 at 8:00 AM. This is a fun event for the whole family and all proceeds benefit Oak Hill Elementary Students.
Register online at the PTA website by April 22. The fee is $25 per participant and includes a t-shirt and race bib. There is an additional $2 charge for shirts 2XL or higher.
👟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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