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 Students enjoying recess playing soccer and football, and scenes from our successful attendance boosting popsicle party!
Franklin Community,
We had another great week at Franklin and many in our community are looking forward to the Chantilly High School Homecoming football game tonight! We encourage our students and families to come out and show their Charger pride! This is always an exciting community event, and we want everyone to enjoy the evening safely and responsibly. Please take a moment to review these important expectations before attending:
- Supervision for Younger Students: All elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by a designated adult (18+) who remains with them for the entire duration of the game. Adults will be asked to provide their first and last name, contact phone number, and the names of the students they are supervising. Upon entry, all younger students will receive a color-coded wristband that must be worn throughout the game. Parents are expected to supervise their middle and elementary school-aged children for the entire event.
- No Bags or Water Bottles: For safety reasons, no bags or water bottles of any kind are permitted inside the stadium.
- No Entry After Halftime: Gates will close at halftime, and no new entry will be permitted after that time. There will also be no re-entry for spectators who leave the stadium.
I have no doubt that our students will represent Franklin with respect, sportsmanship, and school spirit. Let’s make it a great night- Go Chargers!
On another important note, this year we are in the process of revising our school’s Vision and Mission statements, and we’re seeking input from our entire community — including families, students, and staff. Your feedback will help us ensure that our Vision and Mission truly reflect our shared values, goals, and hopes for the future of Franklin.
A clear Vision and Mission are important because they provide a shared sense of purpose and direction for our school — shaping our priorities and the culture we build together. They define who we are, what we stand for, and the kind of learning environment we strive to create for every student.
We’d love to hear your thoughts! Please take a few minutes to share your input by filling out the Franklin Vision and Mission Community Input Form.
Thank you for partnering with us in shaping Franklin’s future and I hope to see many of you tonight at CHS!
Tom DeRusso
Principal
Franklin Middle School
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~Important Dates~
October 13: Teacher Workday - School Closed
October 14: Vision & Hearing Screening - 7th grade
October 16 & 17: Fall Pictures
October 20: Diwali - School & Office Closed
October 31 - Quarter 1 Ends - 2 hour Early Release
~Action Items~
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Picture Day is Coming
Thursday, October 16 and Friday, October 17
You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVT3HH3B3. 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. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com
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☑️Register To Volunteer
All parents must register before volunteering for a school event. At Franklin Middle School, our volunteers are a vital part of our school community. We deeply value the time and care they give to our students.
Recent updates to our volunteer process focus on one primary goal: keeping students safe.
These updates — such as checks against the sex offender registry and, in some cases, criminal background checks — are safety measures that will help us maintain a secure and supportive learning environment for every student in our care.
We encourage all our parents and community members interested in supporting our students by volunteering at school to visit Volunteer FCPS, click “Learn More,” and then “Sign Up.” After you create a profile, you will view an orientation video and complete a volunteer application.
Volunteer FCPS ensures a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment at all of our schools. All volunteers must be registered in Volunteer FCPS. This includes individuals who volunteer to chaperone on field trips, work at book fairs, and help out regularly in classrooms, libraries, or cafeterias. Volunteers who work unsupervised with students will also be required to undergo a background check.
We understand these changes may seem disruptive, especially for long-time volunteers. Our intent is to ensure that our students feel safe and supported with each and every person they encounter at school.
As a reminder, all volunteers — and visitors to a school — are required to sign in by scanning their ID at our visitor kiosk. Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more.
~Student Services~
 📝 Applications Open Monday, October 20, for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Eighth graders who have an aptitude and passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) are encouraged to apply for admission to the Class of 2030 at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST).
The application will be available Monday, October 20, at 4 p.m. Applications must be started by 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, with a submission deadline of 4 p.m. Friday, November 14. Visit the TJHSST registration page for more information, including a schedule of upcoming information sessions at middle schools.
🎓College Fair and Virtual Postsecondary Night (MS, HS)
Fairfax County Public Schools high school students and their families are encouraged to participate in these events. The 2025 College Fair will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at George Mason University’s Eagle Bank Arena from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Approximately 200 colleges and universities will be represented, including two and four-year colleges and US Service Academies. Following the fair, the Virtual Postsecondary Night will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Please encourage students to register for these events if they plan to attend. Both events can help students be better prepared for the next chapter of their educational journey.
2025 College Fair Flyer - Arabic
2025 College Fair Flyer - Chinese
2025 College Fair Flyer - English
2025 College Fair Flyer - Korean
2025 College Fair Flyer - Spanish
2025 College Fair Flyer - Urdu
2025 College Fair Flyer- Vietnamese
Contact: Pamela White, Postsecondary Special Projects Liaison, pcwhite@fcps.edu or 571-393-1102 if you have any questions.
SEL Screener
At Franklin Middle School, our Fall SEL Screener will be administered through Advisory the week of October 21, 2025.
You can opt out your child from participating in the SEL Screener by completing the SEL Screener Opt-Out included on the Parent Digital Consent System or by completing the form on Page 16 of the Annual Opt Out Forms Packet. The opt out applies to the current school year and must be completed annually.
World Language Credit Exam
In response to the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of our community, students in grades 7-12 are offered the opportunity to take the World Languages Credit By Exam (WLCBE) each fall. The WLCBE assesses language proficiency in languages other than English and recognizes the strengths that our students bring as effective communicators in multiple languages. This assessment may be used to award world language credits towards graduation, determine course placement for language courses offered in FCPS, and fulfill the world languages requirements for the Virginia Seal of Biliteracy.
The exam is offered in the fall each school year. A student may participate in the exam two times per language, once per year, between grades 7 and 12. In other words, students have two chances per language to earn credits by taking the exam.
Students who wish to take the exam should be able to proficiently understand and communicate in the testing language, and will be asked to listen, read, speak, write/type, and/or sign/interpret for ASL. For more information on how to prepare for the exam and scoring criteria you may visit our website.
If interested, please complete this WLCBE form and submit the form attached to your student’s counselor by October 17, 2025. NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Please visit our website to see the list of available languages
At Franklin Middle School, the World Language Credit Exam will be administered during the school day on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Students should come prepared to use the keyboard appropriate for their language (if applicable) and have it downloaded to their browser ahead of the testing date.
~AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM~
Students should be picked up from the After-School Program no later than 5:00PM. Parents should communicate with your student on their pickup time. Late Buses run Monday-Thursday with a departure time of 4:45pm. On Fridays there are no late buses but parents may pick up their students by 4:35pm on Fridays.
- Schedule for October 14-17- posted below.
- No After-School Program on Friday October 17
MS Cross Country
All paperwork and the MS Sports Registration must be submitted before any student can participate in a practice or tryout for Cross Country. The last day to submit documents for students to run Cross Country is Wednesday October 15. Runners must complete four practices in order to participate in a meet.
Cross Country Practice Schedule
- Tues. October 14 2:30-3:45
- Wed. October 15 2:30-3:45 (Optional Practice)
- Thurs. October 16 2:30-3:45
The first Cross Country Meet will be held on Saturday October 18 at Stone MS. The first races will begin at 10:30AM at Stone MS.
Any questions please reach out to Chris Tippins at WCTippins@fcps.edu.You can also visit the Franklin MS Sports page or at the FCPS MS Sports site for more information.
 ~Franklin Middle School PTA~
Support Franklin's PTA
We're One-Third of the Way to Our Goal!
Welcome back to all our families to another busy school year! We're grateful to everyone who has already joined the PTA this year! So far, we're only about one-third of the way to meeting our membership goal. Your membership dollars go directly back into supporting our students, teachers, and classrooms by covering a variety of costs from classroom resources and teacher appreciation to student enrichment opportunities and more.
While we anticipated membership numbers might dip compared to last year, we're hopeful that families who are able can help close the gap. In addition to the standard $25 membership, please consider subscribing to the $50, $75, or $100 levels. Every extra contribution makes a big difference and helps reduce the need for heavier fundraisers later in the school year. Click here to register for membership, and please try to do so as soon as possible.
A reminder to returning Franklin families and awareness for our new families--for details and links on information and resources you'll need as your children progress through Franklin, visit and subscribe to our PT School Board and follow the Franklin MS PTA Facebook page.
~Helpful Information~
🔍 See Where Your Child Goes Online With Lightspeed
Parents can access their child’s activity on FCPS devices through Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service. Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites their child visited.
The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.
Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.
📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost
Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes; on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring; essay editing; and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.
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