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Good afternoon, Franklin Families,
Thank you so much for your generosity, kind words, and overall support this week for Teacher Appreciation Week! We are so grateful to have such talented and passionate staff members at Franklin MS so thank you for helping to celebrate them.
This week we began our SOL testing window with the 8th grade science test. Our students did a phenomenal job preparing for and taking the test. Because these scores are normed with districts across the Commonwealth of Virginia, we are experiencing some delays in receiving these scores. Our expectation is scores will be available to share with students and families next week through Parent/StudentVue as an ungraded task in the gradebook. Your child’s teacher will communicate with you directly once scores are posted. Next week, we continue with our testing with the Reading SOL on Tuesday for both 7th and 8th grade students. As a reminder, we have an adjusted bell schedule on that day to allow for a longer testing window. Please reach out to your child’s English teacher or counselor if you have any questions about the Reading SOL test.
I wish you all a wonderful weekend and Happy Mother’s Day to all of the moms! Also, best wishes to our track team as they compete in their final meet of the season! Please reach out to me at MLCase@fcps.edu with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Michelle Case
Interim Principal
Important Dates
May 11– Track Meet at Centreville HS
May 14 - Reading SOL
May 16-18 - Spring Musical - The Music Man, Jr.
May 20 - NJHS 7th Grade Induction Ceremony
May 21 - Math SOL
May 21 - NJHS 8th Grade Pinning Ceremony
May 21 - Chorus Concert at Rocky Run MS
May 23 - Last Day of After-School Activities
May 27- Memorial Day
May 31 - 8th Grade Dance
SOL Test Updates
Thank you for your support as we navigate the SOL Tests. We are excited for students to demonstrate what they have learned and the skills they have developed this year!
Upcoming Tests:
- Tuesday, May 14: Reading SOL Tests
- Tuesday, May 21: Math SOL Tests
Receiving Scores – Students will receive scores from the SOL from their content teacher once scores have been received back. After scores have been shared with students, teachers will also post the SOL score in the gradebook as a not-for-grade assignment so that parents/guardians can also see the scores. *Please note, there has been a delay in receiving Science SOL scores. We are hopeful to have scores sometime in the next week.
📖Testing Materials – Please ensure your student has a book or other reading material for after they have finished their test (no eReaders allowed). Classrooms remain in a testing environment to ensure all students are able to focus and do their best, so it is important that students can engage in something independently, without technology, after their test is submitted.
Student Laptop Chargers
Students are responsible for charging their laptops every night so that they are able to fully participate in learning throughout the school day. Please check in with your student to ensure they have a charger and are actively keeping their school laptop charged. This will be particularly important prior SOL testing days. If your student needs a replacement charger, the cost is $23.00. You can purchase one through MySchoolBucks, or send in cash or check.
FMS PTA Updates
The FMS PTA would like to thank everyone who helped to make Teacher Appreciation Week special for FMS staff! Everyone was so appreciative.
Next up: they are in the thick of planning the end of year celebrations, to be held on Monday, June 10. The 7th graders will enjoy it in the morning and the 8th graders a bit later. They've planned games, crafts, a DJ, and more. They'll provide more details to enable you and your child to plan shortly. In the meantime, they wanted to let you know now that volunteers are needed to ensure the day goes smoothly.
You can sign up to help at either or both events here.
In addition, your membership dues go a long way towards paying for the party, but additional donations would help them make it extra special. You can do that via Pay Pal here.
Thank you in advance for your support!
8th Grade Formal - Save the Date
Franklin will host the 8th Grade Formal on Friday, May 31, 2024 from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Tickets for the formal will be $5.00 and can be purchased on MySchoolBucks in the School store starting Thursday May 16 thru May 29. No tickets will be sold at the door for the dance and must be purchased in advance.
If you would like to volunteer to help for the evening please complete the google form to indicate your availability to volunteer for the evening.
8th Grade Formal - Volunteer Sign Up
FMS Drama Presents The Music Man, Jr.
Purchase tickets now for any of the four shows:
- Thursday, May 16 at 7:00
- Friday, May 17 at 7:00 PM
- Saturday, May 18 at 2:00 PM
- Saturday, May 18 at 7:00 PM
Tickets are $12.00 for adults and $7.00 for students.
Oakton HS Hidden in Plain Sight (HIPS) Presentation
Oakton HS will have a Hidden in Plain Sight (HIPS) presentation for the Oakton Pyramid. HIPS is a community awareness program to enlighten parents through a unique learning experience encompassing insights into potentially risky behavior. The presentation will be at OHS in the Lecture Hall on May 30, 2024 from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Oakton HS Dance Team Spring Prep Clinic
If you love to dance and are interested in trying out for the Oakton High School Dance team for the 2024-25 school year or the year after, the Dance Team is holding a Prep Clinic May 20, 22, 28, and 30 from 4-6pm at Oakton HS, open to students in grades 7-11. The clinic will teach a variety of skills and choreography that will be helpful for preparing for tryouts. If you are interested in participating in the Dance Team Prep Clinic, complete the Spring Prep Clinic Interest Form to receive the registration form and information. If you have questions, please reach out to Coach Rowley at kmrowley@fcps.edu.
💻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.
CyberPatriot Camp at Chantilly Academy
Chantilly Academy is supporting STEM and cybersecurity education by hosting an AFA CyberPatriot Camp this summer! This camp welcomes students of all skill levels, so we encourage anyone interested in cybersecurity to register. This is an opportunity to learn the importance of cybersecurity and gain the skills to protect yourself and others from cyber threats on a variety of operating systems.
Dates: June 24-28
Where:Chantilly Academy (4201 Stringfellow Rd, Chantilly, VA)
Cost: $200 for the week (includes materials, camp t-shirt, and lunch each day)
Who: Rising 5th-8th Graders
https://chantillyacademy.fcps.edu/cybercamp
Questions can be directed to Sam Jonsson at smjonsson@fcps.edu.
👟Franklin MS After-School Program Information
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
- Code: Empower
- 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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