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 It was wonderful to see everyone at our Open House.
Franklin Community,
The time has finally come! We are one weekend away from the 2024-2025 school year. We are so excited to welcome students to their first day on Monday, August 19th!
It was great to see so many students and families at our Open House yesterday. Hopefully your student was able to meet most of their teachers and feels confident making their way around the building. As a reminder, our next community event is our Back to School Night on September 4th. This event will give parents an opportunity to meet our teachers and learn about what students will be doing in their classes this year.
A major school-wide focus this year is teacher students that Falcons CARE. This means that we charge all of our students with being Connected, Accountable, Respectful, and Empathetic. Students will be learning about what these traits look like in school and staff members will be recognizing students for following expectations and showing that they CARE. Many of our students will also be recognized as Soaring Falcons for consistently exhibiting that they CARE. Two Soaring Falcons will be chosen by each interdisciplinary team each month.
I hope that you all have a restful and enjoyable last weekend of summer. We'll see everyone on Monday!
Sincerely,
Tom DeRusso
Principal
Call for Fall Cross County Coach
We are currently looking for a coach for our fall season of Cross Country. There are two practices per week and 5 meets (Saturday mornings). It's a great way to connect with the school and contribute to a positive activity for our students!
This is a paid position. If interested, please contact Tom DeRusso (tgderusso@fcps.edu) or Chris Tippins (wctippins@fcps.edu).
Important Dates
August 19- First Day of School
August 30- Holiday
September 2- Labor Day
September 4- Back to School Night
Franklin MS Family Procedures
As you are making the transition to middle school, please review Franklin Middle School's family procedures to ensure that all students are safe and accounted for each school day and to minimize disruption of classroom instructional time. Our procedures is listed on our website.
Update Contact Information to Receive Messages From FCPS
Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from FCPS and our school by providing your cell phone number and email in SIS ParentVUE. Make sure you complete the Emergency Care Form for your child every year and update when necessary.
To update your contact information in ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then select the “Online Verification/Update” form in the drop down menu. Click “Begin Packet.”
Parents who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account continue to have the option to communicate updates via the normal paper process. They can also print and complete a blank Emergency Care Information Form needed for updates and submit it to the front office.
Submit the Digital Consent Form
Each year, parents must provide digital consent before students can access all of the online tools that are approved by FCPS. Please complete the online digital consent form. You will log in with the same username and password that you use for ParentVUE. If you do not know your password, choose the “forgot password” link from SIS ParentVUE. If you need an activation key to activate your account, request an activation key here.
Prepare for Meals at School
Parents/caregivers need to provide their students with money to purchase meals at school, send them with a packed lunch, or apply (and be approved) for free and reduced-price meals benefits. School breakfast for students costs $1.75. Lunch is $3.25 for elementary students and $3.50 for middle, secondary, and high school students.
The best way to purchase meals and additional food items is to use MySchoolBucks. If you have not already, set up your student’s MySchoolBucks account today.
MySchoolBucks accounts can be set up to add money to the account automatically as needed, and families with multiple children can use the same MySchoolBucks account.
Apply for Free and Reduced-Priced MealsThe application for free and reduced-priced meals is now available for the 2024-25 school year. Students who were approved for free and reduced-price lunch last year are eligible for the first 30 days of school this year (or until a new application is processed). Families should re-apply as soon as possible, so eligible students continue to receive meals at no cost.
🔖 Bookmark the School Year Calendar
Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances:
- Days marked with a blue “H” are student holidays. Schools are closed on these days.
- Days marked with an orange “O” are religious and cultural observance days (or evenings if only half marked). There is school on these days, but certain events that cannot be made up may not be scheduled on these days.
- Days marked in pink are holidays for students, but working days for teachers and staff.
PTA Spirit Wear Sale
Shop the Franklin Back-To-School Spirit Wear Sale! Choose from hundreds of designs and garments that are delivered to your home in days! You'll save 30% off the entire site! New product lines include Nike and Adidas! Shop at https://1stplace.sale/97233.
Sale Details
- Sale Dates: August 20th - September 24th
- 30% off all merchandise
- Free shipping on orders over $75
- $5 shipping on orders under $75
- No code is needed!
Stay Connected with Franklin MS
Follow the Official Franklin MS Facebook Page and follow us on Instagram @FCPSFranklinMS to see what’s happening at school this year.
2024 JR. Charger Dance Workshop
Come dance with the Chantilly Dance Team. The Dance Team will be holding a clinic on Sunday, September 15 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM.
Free Workshops for Families
Parents and caregivers can access free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Learn more about the Family Resource Center (FRC).
In September, the FRC will host webinars for families on supporting siblings of children with disabilities, helping students organize their school work, working with children who like to push boundaries, and teen development and well-being. Sign up for the FRC newsletter for their latest offerings or visit their webinar website.
After-School Program Information
Please complete the After-School Registration Form for your student. All students should have the After-School Registration form completed for them to stay After-School.
After-School Registration Form - Please Complete
More information on the After-School Program can be found on the After-School Program website and on the Parent Schoology. The After-School Program schedule will be released at a later date. Late Buses will begin the week of September 16.
Cross Country Coach Needed
Franklin MS is seeking a Cross Country Coach for the fall season. If you are interested in the position please contact Principal DeRusso at TGDeRusso@fcps.edu
Middle School Sports - Cross Country
FCPS will once again have Cross Country this fall. MS Athletes will need the following to participate in Cross Country. Please click the links to download the forms or complete the MS Sports Registration. All three must be completed in order for your child to participate in Cross Country this fall.
A Cross Country meeting for students will take place in the coming weeks during the school day. More information will be shared at this meeting. Any questions about Cross Country please contact Chris Tippins at WCTippins@fcps.edu.
More information can be found on the Franklin MS Sports site or at the FCPS MS Sports site.
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