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 Bestselling author, Stuart Gibbs, visited Franklin!
Good afternoon, Franklin Community,
We had a super busy but fantastic week here at Franklin Middle School! As you can see from the pictures above, we welcomed New York Times bestselling author, Stuart Gibbs, to Franklin MS on Wednesday! All students were able to participate in his presentation and many students took advantage of the opportunity to get autographed copies of his books. I’d like to give a huge thank you to our PTA for their generosity in contributing funds to support this event.
This week we also welcomed members of the Fairfax County Urban Forest Management Division as they supported us with the planting of 7 new trees on our property. These trees were provided to us through a Fairfax County grant program, funded by the Tree Preservation and Planting Funds and supported by Sully Representative Kathy Smith. Members of our Get2Green team participated in the planting of the trees and were eager to learn more about the many benefits of having trees in our community. Please check out our social media accounts to see pictures from this great event!
Last night we hosted Stone Middle School for the first of what we hope will become an annual tradition of basketball games with them. Our Falcons came up short but we had a fantastic crowd cheering on our student athletes. Participation in sports and extracurricular activities is one of several important ways to support the overall success of our students and we look forward to continuing to expand opportunities for our students to become involved at Franklin MS.
I wish you all a wonderful weekend and, as always, please reach out to me at MLCase@fcps.edu with any questions or concerns. Best of luck to our track team in their competition tomorrow, as well as to our musicians performing in the solo and ensemble festival at Carson Middle School!
Sincerely,
Michelle Case
Interim Principal
Important Dates
April 20 - Track Meet at McLean HS
April 22-24 - Religious Observances
May 2 - Basketball Game vs. Liberty MS at Liberty MS
May 3 - Teacher Workday
May 4 - Track Meet at Madison HS
May 10 - Music field trip to Kings Dominion
Yearbook Orders Due May 5
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.
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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
🌎Earth Week: April 22-26
Next week is Earth Week! While we all work hard to protect our planet each day, Earth Week gives us a chance to learn about new opportunities and make commitments to do even more. We will be doing activities at school and families can complete the attached BINGO board. Each day next week has a theme and we will be having spirit days to match:
- Monday: Earth Day - Wear green
- Tuesday: Watershed Day - Wear blue
- Wednesday: Zero Waste Day - Wear white
- Thursday: Climate Change Day - Wear red
- Friday: Wildlife Day - Wear a nature print
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.
Passover
Many Jewish communities in the United States celebrate Passover, a recognition of the deliverance of Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. Passover is also known as Pesah, Pesach, or the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Many Jewish families in the United States eat a ceremonial meal known as the Seder, which involves telling the story of the exodus from Egypt as well as eating various symbolic foods, such as meat of the paschal lamb and bitter herbs, recalling the harsh life of slavery. Learn more about Passover in NatGeo Kids.
Theravada New Year
In countries where Theravada Buddhism is the most dominant religion, New Year is celebrated for three days from the first full moon in April. Theravada means “the teachings of the elders.” Celebrations begin with people attending the local temple in the morning for chanting and meditation. In the afternoon they have a water festival in which they meet the Buddha image and pay respect to the elderly by watering their hands together. Building sandcastles is also one of the most popular activities during this day of celebration.
👟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.
💻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.
MS Sports Physicals 2023-2024 School Year
Athletic physicals are required for middle and high school student-athletes. Beginning May 1, 2024, FCPS high schools will offer athletic pre-participation physical exams for students interested in middle school sports during the 2024-25 school year. These events serve as the primary fundraiser for our high school athletic training programs and each exam costs $50. Rising middle school students are eligible to receive a physical at no cost although donations to the HS athletic training program are welcomed.
Pre-registration is highly encouraged; walk-in appointments may not be available. You can register here: Student registration. Once your registration is received, the school’s athletic trainer will contact you to confirm your appointment time. Athletic physical exams must be completed on this form: FCPS Middle School Sports Athletic Participation/Parental Consent/Physical Examination Form (PPE).
If you are a medical professional (MD, DO, NP, PA, ATC, PT, EMT, etc.) interested in volunteering your time in support of these events, please register to help out: Volunteer registration.
👟Franklin MS After-School Program Information
Click Here to learn more about the After-School Program
There are several new clubs in the After-School Program that have started for students.
- Kindness Rocks
- Debate Club
- Code:Empower (4 Sessions)
- Tea Time
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 last day for the After-School Program will be Thursday May 23.
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