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Franklin Families-
The Franklin staff thoroughly enjoyed connecting with families during our Back To School Night presentation this past Wednesday. It was great to be able to share with all of you the amazing things that are happening at Franklin. I was happy to hear from so many of you how much your student is enjoying their classes and teachers. If you were unable to attend, please take a few minutes to watch our introductory video to meet members of the leadership team.
Back to School night is a great way to establish relationships between our school and community, but it doesn't stop there! Please be on the lookout for communication from your teachers and staff via the Talking Points app as well as announcements regarding our upcoming parent coffee events.
Lastly, I wanted to share expectations moving forward regarding middle schoolers attendance at Chantilly High School sporting events. Middle School students must be accompanied to any sporting event by a supervising, paying adult. Additionally, spectators are not permitted to bring backpack or water bottles. We are all part of the larger Charger community, and CHS welcomes middle school attendees at games, as long as they are accompanied by an adult. Please help us maintain order and provide a supportive environment for all fans by following this expectation.
Thank you for your continued support and please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Tom DeRusso
Principal
Important Dates
September 11- National Day of Service
September 17- After-School Program Starts
September 18- Virtual PTA Meeting 7PM
October 3- Holiday
October 4- Student Holiday
October 14- Student Holiday
October 17-18- School Pictures
September 11 National Day of Service
With the upcoming 23rd anniversary of September 11, FCPS acknowledges the loss of life, the heroism of our first responders, and the resilience of our country. The September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, also called Patriot Day, is a chance to reflect and act in service to others to honor those who were injured or killed in the terrorist attacks.
All FCPS students are encouraged to participate in service learning as it supports Portrait of a Graduate (POG) attributes and social and emotional learning (SEL) skills. Middle and high school students can learn more about service learning by logging into their Naviance account to access x2VOL.
Franklin Middle School PTA
Asha-Jyothi 16th Annual Run/Walk/Fun Run - Sunday, September 15, 2024
Location: Fairfax Corner, Fairfax, VA
Start Time: 8:00am
Support Franklin Middle School and this good cause by participating in the Asha-Jyothi 1K & 5K! Just be sure to connect your registration to Franklin Middle School so we can benefit too!
Select " Franklin Middle School” when registering.
Use coupon AJ4Schools for 5K registration. Register at: [Fairfax - 16th Asha-Jyothi 5K](https://asha-jyothi.redpodium.com/2024fairfax5k)
Donate to FMS School Counseling Office
We are looking for water and snacks to support students when in need, and any amount is helpful as we start the year! Please visit this sign-up genius to see how you can help, and send any donations to the main office with your student when available. Thank you for your donations and on-going support!
Direct link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D4CACA729A1F85-51189991-donations
PTA Spirit Wear Sale
It's time to show your school spirit, Franklin! Our Back-To-School Spirit Wear Sale is here with 30% off the entire site. Check out our fresh new designs today! 🎒🛒 https://1stplace.sale/97233.
Attendance Reporting
When your student is not in school for a partial or full day, it is important that we hear from you! Please report an absence in one of the following ways:
- Report the full-day absence in ParentVUE. Learn more about reporting absences in ParentVUE.
- Call our attendance line and leave a detailed voicemail - 703-904-5151
- Send an email to FranklinMiddle.Attendance@fcps.edu
When reporting an absence, please be specific about why your student will not attend school so that we code the absence correctly. For more information about what is considered an excused absence and what to do when you need to pick-up your child early, please visit our Attendance Reporting Page.
Progress Reports in ParentVUE/StudentVUE
At the start of this year, you should have already verified that your contact information is correct in ParentVUE. It is extremely important that your email address and phone numbers are correct.
Starting in middle school, parents and guardians have access to weekly progress reports beginning September 9, 2024. To activate Weekly Progress Reports via email, log-in to your SIS ParentVUE account, verify that you have a primary email address, and select your preferences in the “My Account” tab. For more information please visit this information page.
Welcome Messages from our School Board Members
Karl Frisch, Providence District Representativehttps://youtu.be/rtib0zsvSlk
Sandy Anderson, Springfield District Representativehttps://youtu.be/y9rwaqRjJR8
Seema Dixit, Sully District Representative https://youtu.be/J4cgZxSFGK4
Kyle McDaniel, Member, At-Large https://youtu.be/nmz6-li1UOM
Ryan McElveen, Member, At-Largehttps://youtu.be/LgtnOPkTDOA
Ilryong Moon, Member, At-Largehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9IuWppaFW4
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.
After-School Program Information - Begins September 17
After-School Registration Form - Please Complete
The After-School Program will begin on Tuesday September 17. Buses will run Monday-Thursday with parent pick up only on Fridays by 4:35pm. A schedule will be posted at the end of next week on Schoology and the Franklin After-School site.
Please use the google link to register, even if you don't anticipate your student staying After-School. Unforeseen circumstances happen, and we want to be prepared to contact you if anything arises!
More information on the After-School Program can be found on the After-School Program website and on the Parent Schoology.
Basketball Tryouts - September 11
Tryouts for the Girls/Boys teams will be on Wednesday After-School from 2:30pm-4:30pm. These teams will play a 5 game schedule on Thursdays starting at the end of September. No late buses next week.
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 or Chris Tippins at WCTippins@fcps.edu
Middle School Sports - Cross Country
Cross Country will begin on Tuesday September 10. Only students that have turned in the necessary paperwork will be eligible to practice. NO Buses will be available next week. Buses will begin on September 17.
Please complete the necessary forms for your student to participate in Cross Country. You can find those forms linked below:
Any questions please reach out to Chris Tippins at WCTippins@fcps.edu.You can also visit the Franklin Cross Country Website or at the FCPS MS Sports site for more information.
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