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Good afternoon, Franklin Community,
As we wrap up these last few weeks of school, we continue celebrating our students as much as possible! This week, we hosted the final performances of the year for our band and orchestra students. As our band director, Mr. Hill, stated, it is so impressive to see how much our students have grown this year! At one point, another parent leaned over to me and shared that the talent level on display is what one might expect of a high school group, not of a middle school group. I firmly believe both of these sentiments to be true - our students have grown so much and our musicians are so talented! Thank you to Mr. Hill and Mrs. O’Connell for your leadership of these groups, and to Ms. Hatzakos, who celebrated with her choral students last week. Tonight our celebrations continue, as we host our annual 8th grade semi-formal dance. We can’t wait to see our 8th graders all dressed up for what will surely be a fun night! Thank you to the many families who are supporting our dance in some capacity and making this event a success.
I wish you all a wonderful weekend and look forward to seeing our students next week for their last 5-day week of the year! Please reach out to me at MLCase@fcps.edu with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Michelle Case
Interim Principal
Important Dates
May 31 - 8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance
June 6 and 7 - Laptop Collection
June 10 - End of the Year Celebrations
June 12 - Last Day of School, 2-Hour Early Dismissal
💻Laptop and Laptop Charger Collection Dates
FCPSOn laptops and chargers will be collected from FMS students during lunch periods using the following schedule:
- Thursday, June 6 - 7th grade students
- Friday, June 7 - 8th grade students
All ESY, Young Scholar, and IMAGINE students will keep their laptop and charger. They will return it after their program ends. Additionally, any student who wants to keep their laptop over the summer for educational purposes may do so. We ask that the student please see Mr. Simons or Mrs. Baker to have their names, ID number, and laptop barcode recorded. Families will need to bring the laptop back before the beginning of the next school year to exchange it for one that has been updated and refreshed.
Please have your students remove all stickers, writing, and world language shortcuts that they put on their laptops before turning in the laptops.
Please help your child account for their FCPSOn laptop and charger. Families are responsible for any lost or irreparable damage at the following costs:
- Laptop - $481
- Charger - $23
Payments for lost or damaged items can be made through the main office by check payable to Franklin Middle School (memo: Student Name) or through MySchoolBucks. Families will not be charged for laptop carrying cases but we ask that they be returned to the school for future use. Any questions or concerns, please contact Sarah Burrowbridge at 703-904-5228 or at scburrowbrid@fcps.edu.
🎉End of the Year Celebration
10 days until our End of the Year Celebration on June 10! The theme is The Future is Bright so encourage your kids to wear bright clothing that day. The PTA has planned an inflatable obstacle course, giant Connect 4, giant Jenga, friendship bracelets, and popsicles. The 8th graders will also get Kona Ice. There will be a few additional surprises just for the 8th graders to help send them off to High School with great memories.
The PTA is covering the costs with membership dues, spirit wear sales, Dining Days, etc. Additional donations would help them make sure the day is extra special. If you'd like to contribute, you can donate via PayPal or by dropping a check off at the school.
Student Intention Forms
The school year is almost over and we are preparing for the 2024-2025 school year. If you are moving over the summer and your child is not returning to FMS next school year, please notify us by completing the Intention From and emailing Ms. Smith at kchevannessm@fcps.edu at your earliest convenience. This information will enable us to prepare transcript information so that it is available when requested by your child’s school.
Medication Pickup
The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than 12:15 PM on Wednesday, June 12. Medications left in the health room after that time will be discarded. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student.
If your child will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools, your existing long-term medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program. Please let the health room know if you would like a copy of the form(s).
If you have any questions, please contact your school health aide, Donna Long, at 703-904-5110.
🥗Remember to Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance
It’s a busy time of year, and we know there are many priorities on families’ plates. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important to remember to check your students’ MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance.
Families that earn less than 185% of poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals. However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2024-25 school year will be available this summer.
If families have a current balance and think they may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2023-24 school year. Get more information about free and reduced-price lunch.
After-School Program - Parent Survey
Below is a link for a quick survey about the Middle School After-School Program. The survey should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete. The survey is an important component of the after-school program evaluation and is critical for future funding. The more responses we receive, the more valuable and reliable the data. The responses not only allow us to assess the impact of the after-school program but they help drive program improvement and program quality.
Thank you for completing the survey and for your support of the after-school program. This survey is FCPS approved. Approval Number is 24234.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WCQKSN8
All survey responses are due by June 7, 2024.
🩺Sports Physicals 2024-2025 School Year
Athletic physicals are required for middle and high school student-athletes. FCPS high schools will offer athletic pre-participation physical exams for all students interested in school sports during the 2024-25 school year.
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June 3: Oakton HS
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June 4: Chantilly HS
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).
☀️ Enjoy Fun and Resources at the Summer Extravaganza
Stop by Woodson High School on Saturday, June 1, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., for the FCPS Summer Extravaganza. Enjoy face painting, food, music, a moonbounce, alpaca petting, storytime, and student performances — all at no cost! Additional food trucks will be on site selling a variety of treats.
Families are invited to take part in engaging educational activities designed to spark curiosity and growth. Community organizations will be providing tips, resources, and helpful information. Visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage for details and register to attend. Registration is not required, but it’s helpful for planning purposes.
💃Oakton HS Dance Team 2024-25 Tryouts
If you love to dance and want to be involved in your school, come try out for the Oakton High School Dance Team! Tryouts will be held June 10, 12, and 13 for the 2024-25 team selection. Not sure if you have all of the skills for the dance team? Fill out the form and come to tryouts anyway! You will have the opportunity to learn skills, and dancers are often selected based on potential ability to pick up the needed skills! Sign up to get more information about tryouts with this Tryout Interest Form link. Check out the Dance Team website for more information about the team and what to prepare for tryouts. Contact Coach Rowley at kmrowley@fcps.edu with questions.
👟Oakton HS Cross Country Interest Meeting
Rising freshmen are invited to an interest meeting on Monday, June 3 at 6:00 PM in the Oakton HS cafeteria. If interested students and/or parents can't make the meeting, please reach out to Coach Kate Vanderstelt or Team Parent, Sherry Lewis.
💃Chantilly HS Dance Team Tryouts
Want to be a part of something special? Tryouts will be on:
- June 12 - 4:00 PM -6:00 PM
- June 13 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- June 14 - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Join here to stay updated.
Chantilly High School’s Charge Ahead
Chantilly HS is offering three One-Day Freshman “Introduction to Chantilly” sessions. Students can attend on August 6, 7, or 8 from 9:00 AM- 1:00 PM. Students will have a chance to learn how to navigate high school life as a Charger. The cost is $50 per student and registration is first come first serve until July 28. Students will receive a Class of 2028 T-Shirt, snacks, and a Chick-Fil-A sandwich. Register today to secure your spot.
Registration link: https://forms.gle/9eL8UB9ydgg3uyuGA
Payment via students www.myschoolbucks.com
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