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Franklin Community,
This week saw our first recognition of our Soaring Falcons. Soaring Falcons are Students of the Month chosen by teachers for consistently exhibiting characteristics of our CARE Matrix. Soaring Falcons have shown that they are Connected, Accountable, Respectful, and/or Empathetic through their words and actions of the first month of school. Winners are recognized with a video shown to the school during advisory, a certificate sent home, and most importantly a photo op with our Franklin Falcon! There are two Soaring Falcons recognized from each team every month. Congratulations to all of our Soaring Falcons for the month of September. Continue showing that you CARE!
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Unfortunately, bullying is a nationwide issue that many students experience during their time as a K-12 student at one point or another. Here at Franklin, we will continue to take each accusation of bullying seriously and apply appropriate consequences if students are not treating each other with kindness. Please see the definition below in this newsletter of bullying and talk to your child about ensuring that they are inclusive and empathetic toward all of their classmates.
Don't forget that students have another long weekend (!!) with the student holiday for Indigenous Peoples' Day on Monday. Staff will still be hard at work receiving equity and evidence-based literacy training!
Have a great long weekend and we will see everyone back in school on Tuesday, 10/15!
Tom DeRusso
Principal
Franklin MS
Weekly CARE Card Raffle Winners
Important Dates
October 10- Basketball Game at Katherine Johnson MS
October 14- Student Holiday - Indigenous Peoples' Day
October 17 - Basketball Game at Franklin MS
October 17-18- School Pictures
October 19 - Cross Country at Franklin MS
Franklin Middle School PTA
Franklin MS PTA Support for Flu Clinic October 18
Please support a flu clinic for teachers and staff at Franklin Middle School October 18 from 7:30 AM - 2:15 PM. We are in need of snacks and help during the clinic. Please look at the sign ups below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4AA9A923A0FEC52-51553635-fmssupport?useFullSite=true#/
After-School Program Information
After-School Registration Form - Please Complete
Click the After-School Program Website Link below for more info and the schedule for next week. Buses will run Monday-Thursday. There is programming on Fridays but there are NO Late Buses. Parent pickup only by 4:35pm.
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 and schedule for next week can be found on the After-School Program website and on the Parent Schoology.
Middle School Sports - Cross Country
Cross Country practice next week will be Monday and Wednesday next week, during the first block of the After-School Program. An email will be sent to Cross Country parents with more information early next week. Please be on the lookout for this email from Chris Tippins.
- October 12 - No Cross Country Meet
- October 19 - at Franklin MS 8:30AM
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.
Basketball Games
Our Franklin MS Boys & Girls Basketball next games will be on Thursday October 17 at Franklin vs Rocky Run. Games are at 6pm and 7pm. Students may attend but MUST have a parent or guardian in attendance for the entirety of the games. Tickets are $5.00 at the door.
NEXT GAMES - OCTOBER 17
- Girls vs Rocky Run at Franklin MS 6:00PM
- Boys vs Rocky Run at Franklin MS 7:00PM
DMV Debate Virtual Program
Is your student interested in a free debate course hosted by officers of the TJHSST debate club?
Come to our six week debate course to get your students prepared for highschool debate! The various sessions will feature an extensive curriculum focused on Lincoln - Douglas debate that will allow them to succeed once they enter official debate circuits. This will be a five week program virtual program from 6:00pm-7:00pm starting on Wednesday October 16.
Use this link below to register your student.
https://forms.gle/vwrd3ck4gJJafC7f6
Questions email thedmvdebate@gmail.com
Picture Day
Picture Day is coming on Thursday, October 17 & 18! You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTK6XK4J. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping! Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day.
📚 Social Studies Basal Resources Review
FCPS is adopting Social Studies Basal Resources for the 2025-26 school year. Basal resources are the primary resources used to support instruction in a given subject. Public review of the instructional materials under consideration — which is part of the process for selecting new resources — is underway. Visit the Community Review webpage for more information on how to view the materials online or in person.
All community feedback will be shared with School Board members before they vote to select materials in spring 2025. FCPS adopts basal resources by the process outlined in Regulation 3004.
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.
Free Webinars for Families
In October, the Family Resource Center (FRC) will host webinars for families on:
- Supporting siblings of children with disabilities.
- Helping students organize their schoolwork.
- Benchmark Advance, the new K-6 language arts curriculum.
- Ways to engage with your children in mathematics.
- Transitions from school to work and adult life for students with disabilities.
Sign up for the FRC newsletter to learn about their latest offerings or visit their webinar webpage.
Disability History and Awareness Month
In Virginia during October, Disability History and Awareness activities provide an opportunity to create greater public awareness for individuals with disabilities, with the goal of full inclusion in our community.
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National Bullying Prevention MonthOctober is National Bullying Prevention Month. To help develop a common understanding of Bullying, below is the FCPS definition.
Bullying in Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyberbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”
For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions and/or concerns about something that is going on at school, please contact the front office so that they can support you and most importantly your student.
Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students
Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations at Frost Middle School for all FCPS students at no cost on:
- Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Monday, October 28, 3-7 p.m.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.
Middle and High School Clinics
FCPS is partnering with the health department to host immunization clinics at middle and high schools. Clinics will take place during the school day. Students may only participate in the clinic at the school where they are enrolled. Parental/caregiver consent is required for students to receive immunizations.
Please check the Immunization Resources page for clinic locations, dates, and how to submit a consent form.
 ✨ The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 5: Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation
FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts.
Our final goal is Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation. We are preparing our students for a future that has yet to be imagined. We must give them the skills they will need to succeed. Watch this video to see students exploring and preparing for careers through Career and Technical Experience programs. See how Goal 5 is being put into practice.
Chantilly High School Haunted House Event – Saturday, 10/26
Mark your calendar for one of our local area’s favorite fall events - the Chantilly High School Haunted House! Along with the Haunted House, there will be games, face painting, and refreshments for sale. Proceeds benefit the Chargers Field Hockey, Girls Soccer & Girls Lacrosse programs. Tickets are $10 in advance ($15 at the door). To order your tickets, use the QR code or log on to www.CHSHauntedHouse.com
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