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Franklin Community,
Halloween at a middle school is always an interesting day! Thank you to all of our students who showed their imagination and creativity with appropriate Halloween outfits. We also had a spirited staff costume contest that many staff participated in. I can now say from experience that a Benjamin Franklin wig complete with a bald cap is quite warm, especially on an 80 degree day! Congratulations to our English Department for their big win as Disney Villains. Approximately 500 students and staff voted for their favorite staff team's costume!
I also want to recognize our Cross Country athletes from this fall. Last weekend, they participated in the Championship Meet at Liberty MS. Both the Franklin boys and girls teams placed 12th out of 26 schools, representing every middle school in FCPS! Additionally, we had some fantastic solo efforts with several students setting PRs and two top 10 finishes (one boy and one girl). Great season to all of our runners and thank you to Mr. Tippins for taking on the role of Head Coach!
Veteran's Day is coming up on 11/11. Ms. Burrowbridge sent a Schoology message to students today asking for them to contact her if they would like to honor a veteran in their life by including them in a school-wide slideshow. If your student would like to add a slide, please have them send Ms. Burrowbridge a message in Schoology!
I hope that all of our students enjoy their 5 day weekend. We will see them all back in school on Wednesday, November 6th!
Have a great weekend!
Tom DeRusso
Principal
Franklin MS
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Important Dates
November 1 - School Closed - Diwali, Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day
November 4 - School Closed - Teacher Workday
November 5 - School Closed - Election Day - Office Closed
November 11 - School Closed - Veterans Day
November 27-29 - School Closed - Thanksgiving Holiday
December 2 - Fall Picture Retakes
Election Day
Don’t forget to get out and vote on Tuesday, Nov. 5! The day will be observed as a holiday for students and a teacher work day. For more information, visit the Virginia Department of Elections webpage. See the complete school year calendar.
School Pictures are Ready
To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's student ID number.
All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card.
More about the Smilesafe program here.
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!
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Daylight Saving Time Ends (Fall Back)
This Sunday, November 3, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time ends. Don’t forget to move your clocks back one hour!
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Franklin Middle School PTA
DINING DAYS! MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Please come out to the MOD Pizza (located at 13061 LEE JACKSON MEMORIAL HWY, SUITE S FAIRFAX, VA 22033), any time on Thursday, November 14th. Order in store or online using the Code MODGIVES25, and 25% of what you spend will go right back to supporting the students and staff at FMS for events such as Author Visits, Student Enrichment, and End of Year Celebrations!
The PTA needs your support. Your membership funds go right back to supporting the students and teachers at Franklin Middle School. No volunteering is required although it is appreciated. Thank you for your support. Please click here for membership information, https://franklinmspta.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true
Keep in Touch with what's going on via our website, https://fms.ptboard.com/home and Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/fmsptainchantillyva
After-School Program Information
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!
Parents - When picking up your student from the After-School Program, please do not use the bus loop after 4:00pm. It makes it difficult for the buses as they are entering for the dismissal of the After-School Program. Parents can use the parking lot or the Kiss and Ride.
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
Thank you to all of the cross country parents this season! Thank you for the support and cheering your runners on throughout the season! Good Luck to all of the runners running this weekend in the Exhibition & Championship Races this weekend!
- 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.
Fairfax County Youth Survey
Franklin Middle School will be administering the Fairfax County Youth Survey on Thursday, November 19, during 4th period Advisory to participating 8th grade students. While it is our hope that as many students as possible will participate, if you do not wish for your child to take part in the Youth Survey a Talking Points will be sent on Monday, October 28, instructing you how to go about the opt-out process. All opt-out forms will need to be submitted no later than November 8, 2024.
The Fairfax County Youth Survey, a collaboration between the Fairfax County School Board and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, is a comprehensive, anonymous, and voluntary survey given each year to students in grades 6, 8, 10 and 12. The survey examines behaviors, experiences, and other factors that influence the health and well-being of Fairfax County's youth. The results, published each year at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/youthsurvey, identify trends and areas of need, providing a snapshot of the county's youth and serving as a barometer of the community's effectiveness in fostering healthy choices in young people.
Recognizing Outstanding Work at Franklin MS
We have such dedicated, hardworking staff throughout our whole building! If you’ve had an exceptional experience with an employee over your time at Franklin Middle School, please consider nominating that employee for an Outstanding Employee Award.
To submit a nomination for a Franklin Outstanding Employee, please complete the nomination through this Google Form. You may nominate up to one employee per category below:
- Outstanding Teacher (3+ years experience teaching)
- Outstanding New Teacher (less than 3 years experience teaching)
- Outstanding Leader (Administrator)
- Outstanding Professional Employee (includes SBTS, TSSpec, Counselors, Social Worker, Psychologist, Safety Specialist)
- Outstanding Operational Employee (includes Instructional Assistants, Office Assistants, Custodial Staff, Food Services, Family Liaison, Finance Tech, and hourly employees)
All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a few sentences or a paragraph about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category.
Submit your nominations here.
The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 8th, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact our Director of Student Services, Danna Hailfinger at dehailfinger@fcps.edu.
For more information about each award criteria, please see https://www.fcps.edu/careers/recognition-programs/outstanding-employee-awards
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Our Voices, Our Future: Multilingual Learners’ Day of Service
Our Voices, Our Future: Multilingual Learners’ Day of Service will be offered for FCPS secondary students on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 9:00-11:30 a.m. at Edison High School. Dr. José Luis Zelaya, keynote speaker at the Multilingual Learners’ Summit this past summer, will be returning as the featured guest for this student workshop. Dr. Zelaya will engage and empower students with the strengths of multilingualism, as students explore leadership skills to plan for future success. Reflective service learning practices allow students to impact their communities through advocacy, engagement, and empowerment. All FCPS secondary students who attend will earn service learning credit for participating. Students planning to attend should register and bring their FCPS laptop to the event. Light refreshments and family resources will be available for parents/caregivers during the student workshop.
📚 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.
Federal Impact Aid Survey
Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.
For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, we will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Need to Register for ParentVUE?
Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey.
Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).
TJ Applications
- 📝 Applications Open October 21 for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Middle school students who have an aptitude and passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) are encouraged to apply for admission to the Class of 2029 at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST).
The application will be available on the TJHSST Admissions Office webpage starting Monday, October 21, at 4 p.m. Applications must be started by 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 13, with a deadline to submit the application by Friday, November 15, at 4 p.m. Visit the TJHSST registration page for more information.
WIDA Test Scores
2024 WIDA Alternate ACCESS scores are now available. Families can access score reports through SIS ParentVUE. If you do not have a ParentVUE account, your child’s score report will be provided by your school.
Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native Americans. It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges they have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
National Career Development Month
By enrolling in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course or program, students learn the technical applications of many occupations while preparing for higher education or entry-level employment. A core program of CTE courses is offered in every middle and high school. Based on the needs of the populations served, each school determines optional courses to be offered. Learn more about Academies and Specialized Programs.
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.
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.
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