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 (1) Students working on a teambuilding activity involving making a design to slow down marbles passing through tubes (2) Students programming music using a special chip in engineering class (3) The chain activity they made in Advisory related to Unity day (4) Our big win in basketball last night (5) Image of students from Unity Day on October 16th
Franklin Community,
As part of National Bullying Prevention Month, students and staff were encouraged to dress in orange on Wednesday for Unity Day. Additionally, students received a lesson during Falcon Time about the purpose of Unity Day of bringing together youth, parents, and educators to reinforce the message that bullying in any form is not acceptable. Students then created "Unity Chains" within their advisory classes, writing a positive message on each link of the chain. As I said last week, please continue to have conversations with your children about being kind and empathetic to others, and show that they CARE!
Next week will mark our first official spirit week of the school year, with our "Trick or Treat Week." The leadership class has been hard at work on a theme for each day and has done a wonderful job of marketing to their classmates. See the flyer below and encourage your student to show their school spirit by participating in Trick or Treat Week!
Lastly, some students have already asked about Halloween costumes at school. Dressing up is allowed and encouraged with a few exceptions. Students are not to bring any sort of imitation weapon as part of their costume. They can also not wear any costume that fully covers their face. These are safety and security concerns. Other than that, students just need to make sure that their costumes are school appropriate and that they don't violate the FCPS Dress Code.
Have a great weekend!
Tom DeRusso
Principal
Franklin MS
Weekly CARE Card Raffle Winners
Important Dates
October 19 - Cross Country at Franklin MS
October 22 - Basketball at Hughes MS
October 24 - Basketball at Franklin MS
October 26 - Cross Country at Liberty MS
October 31 - 2 hour early release
November 1 - School Closed - Diwali, Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day
November 4 & 5 - School Closed - Teacher Workday
Spirit Week
Next week is Spirit Week! Show your school spirit by dressing up for each day's theme. Students must dress in school appropriate attire.
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 Tuesday and Thursday 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 26 - Exhibition & Championship Meets at Liberty MS-8:30AM
- Top 10 Boys & Girls will compete in FCPS Championship Meet
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 teams next games will be on Tuesday at Hughes Middle School and Thursday vs Liberty at Franklin. 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 22 / 24
- Away vs Hughes MS 6:00pm/7:00pm
- Home vs Liberty MS 6:00pm/7:00pm
Fall 2024 SEL Screener
Students in grades K-12 use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed. These skills include achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. These factors are critical to positive academic, social, and emotional success.
The screener measures student skills, strengths, and needs across the following topics:
- Self-Management & Responsible Decision Making
- Social Awareness & Relationship Skills
- Emotion Regulation
- Supportive Relationships
- Belonging
- Cultural Awareness & Action *grades 6-12 only
- Challenging Feelings
Franklin MS students who were not opted out will complete the Fall Wellness Screener on October 22, 2024 during advisory. Families who wish to opt their child out may do so by completing the opt-out form in the Annual Notice packet or SIS ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage or contact our front office.
📚 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.
Health Information and Emergency Care Forms
Health Information and Emergency Care forms must be submitted by Monday, October 21, 2024.
Parent/guardians with a SIS ParentVUE account may submit them electronically by using the Online Verification/Update packet.
For families without SIS ParentVue accounts, forms can be located in the Back to School packets and on the General Registration Forms page.
Federal Impact Aid Survey is coming
The Federal Government owns property in Fairfax County, and those properties are removed from the local tax base. FCPS is eligible to apply for Federal Impact Aid funds as reimbursement for the lost tax revenue. Federally connected students are children of active-duty uniformed services personnel, children who live on federal property or in subsidized federal housing, and children whose parents are employed on eligible federal properties.
Starting on October 21, families will have access to the Federal Impact Aid Survey in electronic format via ParentVUE. It is important to complete this survey in ParentVUE. Click HERE to create and set up a ParentVUE account. Please remember, only the enrolling parent may complete and submit the survey. Please complete the online survey by November 21, 2024
Click Here for more information on Impact Aid and a visual tutorial on how to access and complete the survey in ParentVue online.
Steps to Access the Survey in ParentVue
Step 1: Log in to SIS ParentVue
Step 2: Select the 'Online Packets' tab
Step 3: From the tiles at the bottom of the page, select the 2024-2025 Federal Impact Aid Survey'
Yearbooks on Sale Now
Don't wait to purchase your child's yearbook! Yearbooks are available for online purchase only, and supplies are limited. Secure your copy now to ensure your child doesn't miss out on this special keepsake of memories. Visit yearbookordercenter.com and use code 5330 to order today!
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.
National Bullying Prevention Month
October 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:
- 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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