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 Students in 7th grade history explored the ancient past of the 1990’s and the mysterious technology that was used there. Students created amazing ceiling tiles in literacy class to celebrate the end of the year. Great work students!
Franklin Community,
We are getting close to the end of the school year! Last Friday, I had the opportunity to join our band, orchestra, and chorus students on their Busch Gardens field trip. The students had a fantastic day enjoying the park and spending time together after another successful year of music performances. A huge thank you goes to Ms. Magwire, Ms. Mortensen, and Mr. Ayars for organizing such a wonderful experience for our students. By my count, I managed to ride 12 roller coasters throughout the day. While it was a lot of fun, I was definitely feeling the physical effects by the end of the trip!
As we begin wrapping up the school year, I want to remind families that laptop collection took place through PE classes yesterday and today. Students should no longer have their FCPS-issued laptop or charger in their possession. If your student still has either item at home or in their backpack, please have them bring it directly to our Technology Office as soon as possible so that we can complete our end-of-year inventory process.
We are also excited to celebrate our students at our end-of-year awards ceremonies on Monday morning. Families of students receiving an award should have already received an invitation to attend. We look forward to recognizing the hard work, accomplishments, and growth of our students and hope to see many families there.
On Tuesday, our 7th and 8th grade celebrations and parties will take place. We are looking forward to a fun day of activities as students celebrate the end of another successful school year. With temperatures expected to be very warm, we encourage students to bring plenty of water so they can stay hydrated throughout the day. We also want to remind families that water guns of any kind are not permitted at school, including during these celebrations. Water guns are prohibited under the Student Rights and Responsibilities and should not be brought to campus.
I also want to address a concern that has surfaced recently. We have had a small number of incidents involving racial language being used in classrooms. At Franklin, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all students feel welcomed, respected, and valued. Racial slurs, racial gestures, or any language that demeans others have no place in our school community and will not be tolerated. We ask for your partnership in speaking with your student about the importance of treating others with dignity and respect and understanding the impact that words and actions can have on those around them.
Backpacks will not be permitted on the final day of school, Wednesday, 6/17. Additionally, Wednesday is a two-hour early release day, and students will be dismissed at 12:15 p.m.
Finally, this will be my last community message of the 2025-2026 school year. I want to sincerely thank our students, staff, and families for a fantastic year. Franklin is a special place because of the people who make up this community, and I so fortunate for the opportunity to work with you all.
To our 8th graders, congratulations on reaching this milestone. We are proud of all you have accomplished during your time at Franklin and wish you the very best as you begin your high school journey. Once a Falcon, always a Falcon!
To our 7th graders, thank you for a wonderful year. We cannot wait to welcome you back in August as our school leaders and role models for our newest students.
I hope everyone has a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved summer break. Thank you for a great year, and Go Falcons!
Tom DeRusso
Principal
Franklin Middle School
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May Students of the Month
Congratulations to our Soaring Falcons for the month of May! You have demonstrated leadership, kindness and excellence in academics. We are proud of all you have accomplished. Continue to soar!
~Important Dates~
June 15: Award Ceremonies
June 16: End of Year Parties
June 17: Last Day of School - 2 hour early release (12:15pm)
August 3 & 5: Jump Start
August 20: Open House - 3:00pm-5:00pm
Summer Office Hours
Our summer office hours will be 9:00am-12:00pm.
Have a wonderful and restful summer!🌞
~Action Items~
Family Vision Group Representative Needed
We are looking for a parent to represent Franklin MS on the Superintendent's Family Vision Group. Please see below for information regarding the meeting schedule.
If you are interested in serving on the committee, please contact Mr. DeRusso at tgderusso@fcps.edu
- The Superintendent’s Family Vision Group meets six times in person, all sessions held in the evening, from 6-7:30pm.
- The Family Vision Group team has divided Fairfax County into four sections, called Quads. You are placed in a Quad based on where your school falls within these sections. Meetings are organized by Quad to ensure accessible locations.
- Tentative Meeting Schedule for 2026–27:All meetings are subject to change in accordance with division-wide priorities and scheduling adjustments as needed.
- Kickoff - Wednesday, September 9 -Location TBD
- Meeting #1- Wednesday, September 16 or Wednesday, September 23-Location TBD
- Meeting #2- Wednesday, November 4-Location TBD
- Meeting #3- Wednesday, January 13, 2027-Location TBD
- Meeting #4-Wednesday, March 3, 2027- Location TBD
- Full Group Wrap-Up-Wednesday, May 5, 2027- Location TBD
- For more details on the group’s structure and purpose, please visit the Superintendent’s Family Vision Group webpage
Summer Reading Program
Librarians from Chantilly Regional Public Library joined us in the Franklin library this week to talk about the summer reading program and give suggestions for interesting books to read. There are events, contests, and prizes for reading or attending events to keep you learning this summer. All ages can participate, even adults, and the events are free.
Please find more information in the Franklin Library Schoology course or at https://research.fairfaxcounty.gov/reading-challenges/summer-reading
PTA - Opportunities to Help
End of Year Parties
We are actively planning the 7th and 8th grade end of year parties, to be held on June 16. For the 7th and 8th grade parties, we are still in planning stages, but plan on having a large outdoor inflatable obstacle course, a photo booth, and ice cream and popsicle treats -- Depending on donations, we may be able to do more!
We wanted to ask for your help in getting out the word on a few things as we wrap up the year. We are still looking for volunteers for the parties -- I know that we're all at the stage where our kids don't necessarily want us there, but this really cannot run without parent volunteers -- I'm personally going to volunteer at the 7th grade party to avoid being seen by my 8th grader! :)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4AA9A923A0FEC52-63986083-fmsend
We also are still seeking donations, and would appreciate any help at reaching out to friends to get some additional donations -- any amount is fine and more than appreciated!
https://www.givebacks.com/causes/franklinmspta/campaigns/0e31b34315
Medications in Clinic
The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school. Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. If your student will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools, the existing medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program, but you will need to pick up the medication on the last day of school and deliver the medication and completed forms to the summer learning site on the first day of the summer program. Please let the health room know if you would like a copy of the form(s).
~Student Services~
FCPS Summer Meal Service Program 2026
Fairfax County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services will continue providing summer meals to support children and families when school is not in session. Free meals are available to all children and teens 18 years of age and younger at designated FCPS summer meal sites, regardless of income or school enrollment. Meals are served onsite at participating locations from the Monday after school lets out through the Friday before the new school year begins.
New for 2026:
Educate Fairfax will fund meals for all adults at all FCPS open feeding sites, allowing families to dine together at participating locations.
Summer Meal Information for Families: https://www.fcps.edu/services/families-and-caregivers/food-and-nutrition/summer-meal-service-program
Chantilly High School Class of 2030
Rising 9th Graders
Welcome to Chantilly High School Class of 2030!
We invite you to join us for our Charge Ahead freshman orientation in August. Charge Ahead is our annual kickoff experience for rising 9th graders to build community, become familiar with the building, schedule, and high school expectations. Meet other freshmen, tour the school, hear from student leaders, walk a mock schedule, and meet the Administration.
Event Dates, choose one of the dates:
- Tuesday, August 11, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Wednesday, August 12, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Thursday, August 13, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost is $50 and includes a Class of 2030 t-shirt and pizza lunch.
To pay, use the sign-up link: Charge Ahead Freshman Orientation or send a check made payable to Chantilly HS, 4201 Stringfellow Rd, Chantilly Virginia 20151
This is an optional event.
We hope to see you there and GO CHARGERS!
For questions, contact Mr. Dewett
dmdewett@fcps.edu
Due to the upfront costs, there are no refunds.
Required Immunizations for Rising 7th Graders
As required by the Code of VA, parents or legal guardians need to provide proof of immunizations for their child to attend at a Virginia public school.
In addition, all students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations:
- Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap) given at age 7 or older;
- Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) given at age 10 or older;
- A complete series of 2 doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
- After reviewing educational materials approved by the Board of Health, the parent or guardian, at the parents or guardians sole discretion, may elect for the child not to receive the HPV vaccine.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with your child’s healthcare provider now to avoid the rush this summer. Immunization appointments are available. Inspire Health Alliance will be providing immunizations for currently enrolled FCPS students at no out-of-pocket cost. Visit the Inspire Immunization Events Student Registration webpage to schedule an appointment.
Please review the Virginia Department of Health Information Packet (PDF) for more information on rising 7th grade immunization requirements.
Additional Immunization Resources are also available.
~AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM~
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM SURVEY
The Middle School After-School Program office is conducting a survey of parents/ guardians to assess the quality and impact of the program. Below is a link for a quick survey about the Middle School After-School Program. The survey should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete.
Participating in the survey is voluntary. Individual responses will be kept confidential, and responses will be summarized at the school and division level.
The survey is an important component of the after-school program evaluation and is critical for future funding. The more responses we receive, the more valuable and reliable the data
Thank you for considering completing the survey and for your support of the MS after-school program. This survey will be open until June 21, 2026.
FCPS Superintendent-Exempt Seal Number 26212.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Parent_26
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact Mark H. Emery at mhemery@fcps.edu.
You should exit the FCPS survey once the “Thank You for Completing this Survey” appears. The request to click on a second survey is not part of the Parent Survey. Thank you
COMMANDERS CAMPS
Coming to Franklin MS!!
Commanders Camps are coming to Chantilly this summer! Get ready for high-energy flag football, skill-building, and team-first fun crafted for rising 2nd through 7th graders of every experience level!
Franklin Middle School will be hosting 3 Commanders Flag Football Camps run by Flag Star Football this summer. For more information visit www.commanderscamps.com or scan the QR Code below.
Camp Runs 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Franklin Middle School
3300 Lees Corner Road
Chantilly, VA 20151
Register today at www.commanderscamps.com or the QR code provided on the flyer for registration.
Special Offer: Save $75 for FCPS families with code: FCPSFIRSTYEAR.
Teen Explorer Camp Presented by:
Fairfax County Park Authority
Event Details:
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Location: E C Lawrence Park.
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Age Range: 12 through 14 years.
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Activities: Field trips, games, and nature activities!
Dates and Registration:
Accessibility and Accommodations: Fairfax County is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in all county programs, services and activities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request. For details, call 703-324-8563, TTY 711.
 ~Franklin Middle School PTA~
~Helpful Information~
New Cellphone Policy Starts July 1
On Thursday, May 7, the Fairfax County School Board approved changes to the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R). The approved changes include updated guidance for cellphone possession and use, to align the FCPS cellphone policy with Senate Bill 108. This new Virginia law goes into effect on July 1 and states that all schools in the Commonwealth must follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy.
This means that starting July 1, 2026, across all grade levels at FCPS, student cellphones, phone accessories, and all smart devices (including watches that serve a dual purpose, such as smart watches, as well as earbuds, headsets, smart glasses, and other other items connected to the internet) must be off and personally stored (i.e., put away in backpacks) for the duration of the school day — thus, no cellphones from bell to bell.
High school students at FCPS will no longer be able to use cellphones and other smart devices during lunch time, starting July 1. This includes watches that serve a dual purpose, such as smart watches, as well as earbuds, headsets, smart glasses, and other items connected to the internet.
During the school day, including during lunch time, high school students will have to keep cellphones and other smart devices off and stored in a locker, backpack, pouch, purse, etc. This policy does not apply to school-issued devices.
Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE
Signing up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success! Caregivers can view important information like attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores through ParentVUE.
Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. It is available online and as a mobile app for Apple and Android devices.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVue account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
If you already have an account, be sure your contact information is up to date. Parents/guardians can update their phone numbers or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section. View additional details about ParentVUE.
Activate Your ParentVUE Account to Stay ConnectedOn Wednesday, July 29, FCPS families who haven't activated their ParentVUE account will receive an email with the subject “Fairfax County Public Schools ParentVUE Activation Letter.”
The email will include instructions to activate a ParentVUE account. If you don’t have an account and don’t receive the email, please check your spam folder or open a Parent Support Request. After July 29, families may also contact Kristine Smith at 703-904-5102 or via email kchevannessm@fcps.edu to request a printed activation letter or a new activation key, if needed.
All families are encouraged to activate their accounts as soon as possible to ensure they receive immediate access to important student information and school communications.
For assistance activating your account, please contact our front office. For technical support, create a Parent Support Request.
Download the New FCPS Mobile App!
The FCPS mobile app offers a customized platform to help keep families connected and informed, directly from their smartphones. You can download the Fairfax County Public Schools mobile app by going to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and searching for “FCPS.”
With the app you can:
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Stay up-to-date: Get the latest news from FCPS.
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View school calendars: See events, activities, holidays, and early dismissals.
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Check school menus: See what’s for lunch and breakfast today, tomorrow, or next week.
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Tap to contact: Quickly call attendance lines or email school staff.
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Access key links: Jump to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the FCPS website in one tap.
Users can access updates and content without having to sign in, making it easy for everyone to stay informed.
Learn more about the new mobile app, including feedback from parents TeAndra Nelson and Roy Dykes.
~Community Events~
Centreville High School Girls Soccer Summer Camp
Sponsored by: Centreville High School (CVHS) Boosters
Dates and Times:
Location:
Event Details:
https://docs.google.com/forms/
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Required Items: Bring water, cleats, shin guards, and snacks each day.
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Important Note: Once you register, the organizers will be sending emails and updates to ensure you have all information.
Disclaimers:
Chantilly High School's Boys Basketball Camp
Location: Chantilly High School Gym
Date: July 13-17
Time: 9:00am-2:00pm
Cost: $185 per camper
Campers (8-14) receive fundamental instruction in the areas of ball handling, shooting, passing, catching, offensive moves, offensive and defensive footwork, team defense, and concepts of team play. Plus 1 versus 1, team and skill competitions.
Go to https://aws.schoolpay.com/pay/for/2026-Chantilly-Boys-Basketball-Summer-Ca/SbDm80J to register
Follow @charger.hoops
A Lifetime of Soccer - Vienna Youth Soccer (VYS) Programs
Organization Mission:
Core Values:
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Fun
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Friendship
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Teamwork
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Sportsmanship
Programs Offered:
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U6 through U19 League: For players in Kindergarten through 12th grade.
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U5 House: For players in Pre-Kindergarten.
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U4 Cubs: For the youngest players.
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TOPSoccer: For players up to age 18.
Registration and Contact Information:
Financial Aid is available
Disclaimer:
Summer Laptops
If you would like your child to keep their FCPS-issued laptop over the summer, please complete the FCPS Technology Permission Form at the link below and return it to the Main Office at Franklin Middle School:
https://www.fcps.edu/technology-permission-forms
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