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Franklin Families and Students, 

Good afternoon! We hope that you are having a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable summer. In this message you will find some information about upcoming events at our school and opportunities for you to be involved in our preparations for the school year. Be on the lookout for more information in the next few weeks as we lead up to our first day of school on September 8. 

Have a wonderful finish to your week!

Sincerely, 

Dustin Wright

Principal

 

Virtual School Focus Groups - We Need Your Help!

Calling all Franklin Students and Families! We need your help! As we continue to work hard as a staff to prepare for a great start to the virtual school year, we are looking for some input from all of you. Your feedback, suggestions, and assistance with brainstorming ideas for the upcoming year will make a big impact. During these Family and Student Focus Groups on August 10, we will be asking questions such as:

• What worked well during your online learning experience in the Spring? What could have been better?
• Tell us three things that will help you be successful at Virtual Franklin this Fall?
• How can we help you stay organized as a student at our virtual school this Fall?

If you are interested in talking about these topics and participating in one of the Focus Groups at the times below, please use this form to let us know your contact information and availability. There are two sessions for students and two sessions for family members. These sessions are optional and open to all Franklin students and family members. Focus group members will be emailed a personalized link for each of these sessions. 

Student Session #1 on Monday, August 10 at 9:00 AM

Student Session #2 on Monday, August 10 at 2:00 PM

Family Session #1 on Monday, August 10 at 10:00 AM

Family Session #2 on Monday, August 10 at 6:00 PM

Thank you for your consideration! We hope that you can join us. 

 

Save the Dates

We wanted to provide all of you with some tentative dates for the many activities that will be occurring during the next five weeks at Franklin as we prepare for the start of the school year. Some of these dates are subject to change and we will finalize this schedule no later than August 14. 

August 20

Virtual Franklin Parent and Family Info Session (online)

August 24-25

Rising 7th Grade Laptop Distribution

August 26-27

Rising 8th Grade Laptop Distribution

August 28

Franklin Flyover Student Info Session (online)

 

Summer Office Hours 

The Franklin Middle School main office is available this summer by telephone from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at (703) 904-5100.  We are checking our voicemail frequently and will respond to all messages.  By direction from FCPS, all visitors to the school are by appointment only.  Please contact Jade Horne (jahorne@fcps.edu) with any questions.

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Franklin Families and Students,

Good afternoon. We hope this message finds you well. Thank you to all of the Franklin students who turned in their laptop this morning. It was great to see you!

If you weren't able to stop by FMS today, you can drop your laptop off tomorrow morning from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

In order to receive their new FCPSOn equipment for the 2020-21 school year, all Rising 8th grade and Rising 9th grade students who received a device from FMS for the 2019-20 school year need to return the laptop and charger to Franklin Middle School. Rising 8th grade students will receive a brand-new device from Franklin in August and Rising 9th grade students will receive a device from their high school. Students do not have to be present for the return of these items.

Prior to arriving: 

• Remove all personal stickers and decals. 
• Clean device to the best of your ability. 
• Have your charger ready to turn in with your laptop.  

Upon arrival:

• Please pull in the bus loop and pull up to the laptop collection station near Door #2.
• Be prepared to wait for a brief amount of time so that we may scan in the devices. 
• If applicable, we ask that you return any library books or other school-issued items at this time as well.

Each laptop’s bar code is linked to its assigned student, so an email will be sent to the primary student contact to confirm receipt. If you are unable to return your laptop on the provided dates, you may schedule a drop-off day using this form. Please contact Mr. Gibbs at ragibbs@fcps.edu if you have any questions.

Thank you for your help and support with this process.

Sincerely,

Franklin MS

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Franklin Families and Students,

Good afternoon. We hope this message finds you well. This email contains important information for Rising 8th Grade (former 7th Grade students) and Rising 9th Grade (former 8th grade students) families about returning the FCPSOn laptops that many of our students still have at home. If you returned your laptop at the beginning of the summer or you are a Rising 7th Grade student, you can disregard this message.

In order to receive their new FCPSOn equipment for the 2020-21 school year, all Rising 8th grade and Rising 9th grade students who received a device from FMS for the 2019-20 school year need to return the laptop and charger to Franklin Middle School on Monday, July 27 or  Tuesday, July 28. Rising 8th grade students will receive a brand-new device from Franklin in August and Rising 9th grade students will receive a device from their high school.

Franklin is holding a curbside collection for all Rising 8th and 9th grade students on the following dates:

Monday, July 27    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tuesday, July 28    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

 

Students do not have to be present for the return of these items.

Prior to arriving: 

• Remove all personal stickers and decals. 
• Clean device to the best of your ability. 
• Have your charger ready to turn in with your laptop.  

Upon arrival:

• Please pull in the bus loop and pull up to the laptop collection station near Door #2.
• Be prepared to wait for a brief amount of time so that we may scan in the devices. 
• If applicable, we ask that you return any library books or other school-issued items at this time as well.

Each laptop’s bar code is linked to its assigned student, so an email will be sent to the primary student contact to confirm receipt. If you are unable to return your laptop on the provided dates, you may schedule a drop-off day using this form. Please contact Mr. Gibbs at ragibbs@fcps.edu if you have any questions.

Thank you for your help and support with this process.

Sincerely,

Franklin MS

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Yearbook Pick-Up is Tomorrow!

Our 2019-2020 yearbooks will be distributed at Franklin tomorrow, Thursday, July 23rd from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in a curbside format.  Please enter the bus loop and our staff will be available to assist you with pickup.  Parents should be prepared to show a photo ID at the time of pickup.  In our ongoing effort to promote healthy practices and to promote social distancing, vehicle occupants should remain inside their cars.

We will have some yearbooks for sale while supplies last.  Please bring $30 in exact change or a check made out to Franklin MS if you wish to purchase a yearbook.

If you are unable to pick up your yearbook on this date, you may designate another parent to pick up your yearbook.  This must be pre-arranged by sending an email to Kelly Barlow (KLBarlow@fcps.edu) with “yearbook pickup” in the subject line.  In the email, please note the name of your student and the full name of the adult picking up the yearbook on your behalf. Yearbooks will also be available for pickup during our Student Laptop Distribution in August.  Please feel free to contact Kelly Barlow (KLBarlow@fcps.edu) with any additional questions.

 

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Franklin Families and Students,

Good Afternoon!

During a work session last night, Dr. Brabrand proposed and the Fairfax County School Board approved a full virtual start for the beginning of the upcoming school year. In the communication Dr. Brabrand sent out to the community he shared the following:

The online instruction model will be the same one offered to families in our recent survey.  For distance learning, our first priority is to provide access and equity in the learning experience for each of our students.  We understand that there are significant academic and social/emotional challenges to our students learning remotely.  We have strengthened our digital learning model so that we can provide an even more rigorous and engaging virtual learning program with greater connections for all students at all grade levels.   

• Online learning provides four days (Tuesday through Friday) of live, face-to-face instruction with teachers. 
• Middle and high school students will follow an A/B block schedule.  
• Student work will be graded and attendance is required. 
• Mondays will remain a teacher planning day with intervention supports for selected students that we hope can be provided in-person.

At Franklin, we are committed to supporting the entire community in starting the school year virtually. We are developing a website for students and parents that will focus on the transition back to school. In August, we will host a virtual orientation week that will include synchronous and asynchronous transition activities and supports, as well as opportunities for students to connect with each other. In addition, our staff is engaging in professional learning throughout the summer focused on teaching in a virtual environment. As we prepare for a virtual start, we are also keeping in mind the need to be able to pivot to in-person learning when FCPS determines we can safely bring students back to the building. 

I know this is a very challenging time and there are many emotions around the start of the school year. We are committed to spending the weeks before September 8 preparing resources and supports for parents and students. I will continue to stay in touch through regular emails and virtual Town Hall meetings to keep you informed with the most up to date information.  

Please take care of yourselves and your families. 

Sincerely,  

Dustin Wright

Principal

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 Franklin Families and Students,

Good Morning. We hope this message finds you well. This email contains important information for Rising 8th Grade (former 7th Grade students) and Rising 9th Grade (former 8th grade students) families about returning the FCPSOn laptops that many of our students still have at home. If you returned your laptop at the beginning of the summer or you are a Rising 7th Grade student, you can disregard this message.

In order to receive their new FCPSOn equipment for the 2020-21 school year, all Rising 8th grade and Rising 9th grade students who received a device from FMS for the 2019-20 school year need to return the laptop and charger to Franklin Middle School on Monday, July 27 or  Tuesday, July 28. Rising 8th grade students will receive a brand-new device from Franklin in August and Rising 9th grade students will receive a device from their high school.

Franklin is holding a curbside collection for all Rising 8th and 9th grade students on the following dates:

Monday, July 27        8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tuesday, July 28       8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Students do not have to be present for the return of these items.

Prior to arriving: 

• Remove all personal stickers and decals. 
• Clean device to the best of your ability. 
• Have your charger ready to turn in with your laptop.  

Upon arrival:

• Please pull in the bus loop and pull up to the laptop collection station near Door #2.
• Be prepared to wait for a brief amount of time so that we may scan in the devices. 
• If applicable, we ask that you return any library books or other school-issued items at this time as well.

Each laptop’s bar code is linked to its assigned student, so an email will be sent to the primary student contact to confirm receipt. If you are unable to return your laptop on the provided dates, you may schedule a drop-off day using this form. Please contact Mr. Gibbs at ragibbs@fcps.edu if you have any questions.

Thank you for your help and support with this process.

Sincerely,

Franklin MS

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Dear Franklin Families:

The FCPS School Board met yesterday afternoon to discuss the Return to School plan.  Here are a few of the outcomes you need to know:

• The middle school start time will be 7:15 am and school will end at 2:00 pm for both online and in-person classes.
• All middle school students (online and in-person) will be following an A/B block schedule rather than 8 periods per day. 
• This allows for fewer passing times in the hallway
• Allows for more total weekly instructional time. Classes meet 1 time per week with the in-person model and 2 times per week with the virtual model. 
• Provides a longer instructional time frame for courses with labs or needed prep time 
• For in-person classes:
• Last names beginning with A-K will attend Tuesday and Thursday
• Last names beginning with L-Z attend Wednesday and Friday
• The deadline for selecting online or in-person instruction is July 15.  Parents can select the preferred option here.  Specific course offerings online and in-person will be dependent on student enrollment and the ability to provide appropriate staffing in each setting for each course.

We will send out bell schedules as the school year draws near. The slideshow from yesterday's School Board meeting can be found here. 

In this presentation, you will find information about the following topics:

• Health and Safety
• Face coverings
• Cleaning
• Plexiglass Shield locations
• Air Quality
• Confirmed cases and school closings
• Social Distancing
• Bell Schedules - A/B Block Scheduling
• Course Offerings
• In-Person and On-line Comparison
• Sports and Activities

Thank you to all of our families that attended one of our Franklin Virtual Parent Coffees yesterday. If you were not able to attend, a recording of the evening session is available here. 

Our Franklin staff is ready to support our students with both options!  We miss our students and we miss our families.  I know that there are no easy answers and that there are many questions that still need to be answered.  More information will be coming out from FCPS in the weeks to come, so please read your emails carefully and visit the FAQ page on the Return to Learn website. 

Do not hesitate to reach out to me at any time at dpwright@fcps.edu if there is anything I can do to support you and your student through this process. 

Sincerely, 

Dustin Wright

Principal

 

Return to School Decision - Due July 15

• Full-time online learning: Online Learning.
• In-person learning in school buildings with health and social distancing: In-person learning.

Responses are due by July 15, 2020. If no response is received, the student will automatically be enrolled for in-person instruction for the year.

This form is accessible through mobile devices. Translations of the form are available using the language selection option on the webpage. To select the option that works best for your child or children, please follow the steps below:

STEP 1: Access the online form at: Enrollment Form

STEP 2: Log in with your child’s Student ID and either the enrolling parent’s email address or phone number on file in the FCPS Student Information System (SIS).

STEP 3: Make your selection and finish by clicking the “Submit Form” button at the bottom of the form.

This is not an easy decision for many of you.  I recommend you:

• Involve your children
• Create a pro/con list for each option
• Consider the needs of your child
• Talk to your doctor if you have health concerns
• Set realistic expectations

We know you may have additional questions and encourage you to review our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).  We will continue to add to the FAQs throughout the summer as more details are available

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Dear Franklin Families and Students, 

Good afternoon. As we finish the week, I wanted to provide you with a few updates about our Virtual Parent Coffees, selecting the school option for the upcoming year, and our yearbooks. 

I wanted to remind all of you that we will be hosting two Franklin MS Virtual Parent Coffees on Monday. During this time, I will provide a brief overview of the Return to School Plan, but the majority of the time will be devoted to answering your questions. There will be one session at 9:00 AM and an identical session at 5:00 PM. A link for each session is available below and you can submit questions for these sessions here.

Virtual Parent Coffee #1 at 9:00 AM on July 13

Virtual Parent Coffee #2 at 5:00 PM on July 13 

As you work to make the best decision for your family, I hope that this information is helpful. I am here to help answer any questions you may have and please feel free to email me at dpwright@fcps.edu at any time. 

Sincerely, 

Dustin Wright

Principal

 

Return to School Decision - Due Wednesday, July 15 

For the coming year, parents and caregivers have two learning options for their students:

• Full-time online learning: Online Learning.
• In-person learning in school buildings with health and social distancing: In-person learning.

Responses are due by July 15, 2020. If no response is received, the student will automatically be enrolled for in-person instruction for the year.

This form is accessible through mobile devices. Translations of the form are available using the language selection option on the webpage. To select the option that works best for your child or children, please follow the steps below:

STEP 1: Access the online form at: Enrollment Form

STEP 2: Log in with your child’s Student ID and either the enrolling parent’s email address or phone number on file in the FCPS Student Information System (SIS).

STEP 3: Make your selection and finish by clicking the “Submit Form” button at the bottom of the form.

This is not an easy decision for many of you.  I recommend you:

• Involve your children
• Create a pro/con list for each option
• Consider the needs of your child
• Talk to your doctor if you have health concerns
• Set realistic expectations
• We know you may have additional questions and encourage you to review our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).  We will continue to add to the FAQs throughout the summer as more details are available.

 

The Franklin MS Yearbooks Are Here!

We are excited to inform you that our 2019-2020 Franklin Yearbooks have arrived and they will be ready for distribution later this month. Thank you again for your patience and flexibility as we worked through the delays with the yearbook publisher. 

Our yearbooks will be distributed at Franklin on Thursday, July 23rd from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in a curbside format.  Please enter the bus loop and our staff will be available to assist you with pickup.  Parents should be prepared to show a photo ID at the time of pickup.  In our ongoing effort to promote healthy practices and to promote social distancing, vehicle occupants should remain inside their cars.

We will have some yearbooks for sale while supplies last.  Please bring $30 in exact change or a check made out to Franklin MS if you wish to purchase a yearbook.

If you are unable to pick up your yearbook on this date, you may designate another parent to pick up your yearbook.  This must be pre-arranged by sending an email to Kelly Barlow (KLBarlow@fcps.edu) with “yearbook pickup” in the subject line.  In the email, please note the name of your student and the full name of the adult picking up the yearbook on your behalf. Yearbooks will also be available for pickup during our Student Laptop Distribution in August.  Please feel free to contact Kelly Barlow (KLBarlow@fcps.edu) with any additional questions.

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Dear Franklin Families and Students,

Good Afternoon!

In last night's Town Hall with Dr. Brabrand, we learned that staff and families will have until Wednesday, July 15 to make their preference known for next year regarding the in-person or virtual school options. This provides you with five additional days to submit a decision. All families should have received an email with information about how to submit your selection and additional details can be found at the bottom of this message.

I know that you may still have many questions about the Return to School options and I encourage you to consult some of the following resources:

Return to School Web Page 

FCPS Return to School Frequently Asked Questions

Town Hall with Dr. Brabrand (July 6)--recording 

FCPS Town Hall with Dr. Brabrand (en Español)  - Wednesday, July 8 at 6:30 PM

I am committed to keeping you updated and informed as more details about the Return to School Plan become available. In addition to the resources above, I will be hosting a Franklin MS Virtual Parent Coffee. During this time, I will provide a brief overview of the Return to School Plan, but the majority of the time will be devoted to answering your questions. This session was originally scheduled for tomorrow evening, but due to the change in the school preference deadline, the Virtual Parent Coffee will now take place on Monday, July 13 and we will host two sessions. There will be one session at 9:00 AM and an identical session at 5:00 PM.  A link for each session is available below and you can submit questions for these sessions here.

Virtual Parent Coffee #1 at 9:00 AM on July 13

Virtual Parent Coffee #2 at 5:00 PM on July 13 

As you work to make the best decision for your family, I hope that this information is helpful. I am here to help answer any questions you may have and please feel free to email me at dpwright@fcps.edu at any time. 

Sincerely, 

Dustin Wright

Principal

 

How to Make Your Choice by July 15

To select the option that works best for your child(ren), please follow the steps below:

STEP 1: Access the online form at: https://www.fcps.edu/enroll2020 .

STEP 2: Log in with your child’s Student ID* and either the enrolling parent’s email address or phone number on file in the FCPS Student Information System (SIS). 

STEP 3: Make your selection and finish by clicking the “Submit Form” button at the bottom of the form.

STEP 4: Check your email for a message acknowledging receipt of your enrollment decision with additional information about the enrollment process and a link to change your selection, if desired.

STEP 5: Repeat this process for each of your children attending school in FCPS for school year 2020-21.

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Dear Franklin Families and Students, 

Good morning! I hope this message finds you well and that you are enjoying the start of your summer.

On June 23, the FCPS School Board provided consensus regarding our plans to return to school in the fall. Dr. Brabrand’s letter to the community about this plan can be found here and the entire presentation to the School Board can be found here. Even with all of this communication, we know there are still many questions about the Return to School options that have yet to be answered and I encourage you to consult the FCPS Return to School website  and the FAQs for Families for ongoing updates. In addition, Dr. Brabrand will hold another Town Hall Meeting on Monday, July 6th at 6:30 p.m. to give families an opportunity to ask questions.

The Return to School plan offers families two choices: 

1) Full-time Online Instruction. Students will take part in virtual, face-to-face instruction four days a week.

2) In-person Instruction. Students will receive at least two full days of instruction in school each week. Students will be engaged in asynchronous work and independent study on the days they are not in the school building. One day each week will be set aside for teacher planning and extra support for some students.

Families have been asked to select the option for the upcoming school that best meets their needs. This is a family decision and one that I encourage you to discuss together, as it is a commitment for the full school year.  The selection for the upcoming school year should be submitted  by July 10.  This deadline is critical to our ability to plan for the Return to School and to design an instructional program for all of our Franklin students.  

Creating a virtual and online master schedule for the 2020-2021 school year based on your selections and the needs of our staff will be a huge undertaking that is new to all of us.  At this time, please keep in mind that we cannot guarantee that every class requested will be offered this year. I assure you that we will do our best to build a master schedule that honors the student course requests that have already been made.

Thank you for your patience and flexibility during these unprecedented times. I am committed to keeping you updated and informed as more details about the Return to School Plan become available. On Wednesday, July 8 at 6:30, I will host a Franklin MS Virtual Parent Coffee. During this time, I will provide a brief overview of the Return to School Plan, but the majority of the time will be devoted to answering your questions. A link for this session is available here and a reminder will be sent out next week.  

As you work to make the best decision for your family, I hope that this information is helpful. I am here to help answer any questions you may have and please feel free to email me at dpwright@fcps.edu at any time. 

We miss our students and hope that all of our Franklin Falcons are doing well!

Sincerely,

Dustin Wright

Principal

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Summer Learning Opportunities at Franklin MS

Is your student a good candidate for summer learning opportunities? Recently, Fairfax County Public Schools highlighted a variety of summer programs for students. You can see the message here and visit the Summer Learning Website here . Franklin Middle School would like to highlight a few of the programs that may be of interest to your student. Please look here for more information about additional free summer programs.

Continuity of Learning Workbooks and Signing Up for Office Hours with Franklin Middle School Teachers

FCPS students of all grade levels will receive summer workbooks that focus on math and literacy skills. Students can choose to use these workbooks to support their learning and students can sign up to attend office hours with current middle school teachers. Any student can sign up to attend office hours. Teachers and schools may also invite students to attend office hours. Click here to sign up if you would like to receive the links for the office hours for Continuity of Learning. They are listed below for reference, but you must sign up in advance to attend. These supports are available from June 29 - July 31. 

 

DAY

TIME

SUBJECT

TEACHER

Monday

10 -11

Special Education

Ms. Meshanko

Monday

1-2

English 7

Ms. Woolwine

Monday

2-3

English 7

Ms. Woolwine

Tuesday

10-11

Math 7

Mr. Anderson

Tuesday

1-2

Algebra

Mr. Anderson

Wednesday

10-11

Math 7 Honors

Mr. Anderson

Wednesday

10-11

ESOL

Ms. Houck

Wednesday

1-2

Pre-Algebra

Mr. Anderson

Thursday

10-11

English 8

Ms. Meshanko

Friday

1-2

English 8

Ms. Woolwine

 

 

Summer Office Hours and Contact Information

During the summer months, if there is anything our school can do to support you or your student, do not hesitate to reach out to us. At this time, all FCPS schools are still closed, but a Franklin staff member will be available to speak with you on phone each weekday from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Please call our Main Office at 703-904-5100 or contact our Principal, Dustin Wright, at dpwright@fcps.edu. We look forward to hearing from you!

 

Last Call for Student Item Pick-Up

If your student has any remaining items that are still at school, please contact our Main Office at 703-904-5100 by Friday, June 26. After this date, any unclaimed items will be donated or discarded.  

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Franklin Families and Students,

Good Afternoon!

On behalf of the entire Franklin Middle School staff, I wanted to share with all of you that it is our honor to serve our community as educators and to partner with you in your child’s education.  We have seen tremendous heart and resilience from our students, staff, and families over the past months, and I personally want to thank you for your partnership and support. 

At this time, our division leadership is hard at work determining what the  next school year will look like for our families, students, and staff. Following their decisions and guidance, we will be working hard at Franklin MS throughout the summer to ensure a successful start of the school year. We will communicate throughout the process to keep you informed and any decisions we make will take into account the safety and well-being of our students,families, and staff.

In closing, I would like to congratulate all of our students for their hard work, passion, kindness, and effort this year. We are proud of each and every one of you and we know that you will do great things as you encounter whatever lies ahead on your journey.

Best wishes to everyone in the Franklin MS community for a safe, healthy,and enjoyable summer. 

Be well and see you soon!

Sincerely,

Dustin Wright

Principal

 

Important Summer Resources for Families and Students

During the summer months, if you have school-related question,  please contact our Community Liaisons at:

Durante el verano si necesita hacer preguntas escolare comuníquese con los enlaces comunitarios a:

Spanish

Leny Arispe, Community Liaison/Lake Anne 703-687-2390 (LPArispe@fcps.edu)

Veronica Barrientos, Community Liaison/Dunn Loring 703-204-4319 (VDBarrientos@fcps.edu)

Beatriz Bucarey, Community Liaison/Dunn Loring 703-204-4316 (bfbucarey@fcps.edu)

Alejandra Caceres, Community Liaison/South County 571-781-2347 (macaceres@fcps.edu)

Arabic

Gigi Hammoud 703-204-4347 (ekhammoud@fcps.edu)

Maya Skaff 703-204-4315 (MBSkaff@fcps.edu)

Korean

Sara Tae 703-204-4317 (SHTae@fcps.edu)

 

If you need to register a new student go to:

Si usted necesita registrar a un estudiante vaya a:

https://www.fcps.edu/registration

 

If you have questions about Student Registration during the summer, please contact:

Si usted tiene preguntas para registrar a su hijo/a contacte a:

• (Arabic): Belsam Tubia at BSTubia@fcps.edu
• 中文 (Chinese): Yellia Senor at YSeanor@fcps.edu
• 한국어 (Korean): Carlin Kim at CPKim@fcps.edu
• Español (Spanish): Miriam Dubon at MPDubon@fcps.edu
• اردو (Urdu): Farah Rana at FRana@fcps.edu

 

Parent Information Lines:

Línea de información para padres:

• Amharic: 571-423-4957
• Farsi: 571-423-4954
• Urdu: 571-423-4955
• Arabic: 571-423-4952
• Korean: 571-423-4951
• Spanish: 571-423-4956

 

 

End Of The Year Student Item Drop-Off and Pick-Up on June 15 & 16

We will provide an opportunity for our students to return Franklin and FCPS items in June 15 & 16 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM each day. Please feel free to visit the school on either day.

Items that can be dropped off include laptops (for 8th graders and 7th grade students who are leaving Franklin), library books, text books, English and Parent/Teen Book Club reading books, music uniforms and FCPS-owned instruments, and math materials such as calculators and compasses.

Items that will be available for pick-up include spring photos, End of the Year certificates, 8th grade NJHS pins, elective class projects (pre-arranged only), locker items, and Lost & Found items.

The map found below will let you know where the stations are located for Student Item Drop-Off and Pick-Up.

In our ongoing effort to promote healthy practices and to promote social distancing, vehicle occupants should remain inside their cars.  

Students and families who are unable to attend these opportunities on June 15 & 16 should email their grade-level administrator to make other arrangements. 

7th grade administrator: Rob Gibbs – ragibbs@fcps.edu

8th grade administrator: Forrest Reid – fyreid@fcps.edu

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Franklin Families and Students,

Good Evening! We hope that you are having a good week. As we finish up the year, there are a few important updates found below that we want to make sure that all of you have. There will be a final message sent on Friday as well.

Best wishes for a great finish to the school year in the coming days!

Sincerely,

Dustin Wright

Principal

 

Virtual Student Recognition Program

Franklin MS traditionally hosts a student recognition program at the end of each academic year. Our Student Services Team created a virtual version of this program that can be viewed as a pre-recorded video. This program includes messages from several Franklin MS staff members and students. It recognizes students on the 3rd Quarter All-A Honor Roll, students who received Department and Teacher Awards, and students who received Team Awards. If you would like to view this program, a link to the video can be found here. We are grateful for your patience and understanding as we experienced some technical challenges this afternoon. 

 

End Of The Year Student Item Drop-Off and Pick-Up on June 15 & 16

We will provide an opportunity for our students to return Franklin and FCPS items in June 15 & 16 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM each day. Please feel free to visit the school on either day.

Items that can be dropped off include laptops (for 8th graders and 7th grade students who are leaving Franklin), library books, text books, English and Parent/Teen Book Club reading books, music uniforms and FCPS-owned instruments, and math materials such as calculators and compasses.

Items that will be available for pick-up include spring photos, End of the Year certificates, 8th grade NJHS pins, elective class projects (pre-arranged only), locker items, and Lost & Found items.

The map found below will let you know where the stations are located for Student Item Drop-Off and Pick-Up.

In our ongoing effort to promote healthy practices and to promote social distancing, vehicle occupants should remain inside their cars.  

Students and families who are unable to attend these opportunities on June 15 & 16 should email their grade-level administrator to make other arrangements. 

7th grade administrator: Rob Gibbs – ragibbs@fcps.edu

8th grade administrator: Forrest Reid – fyreid@fcps.edu

 

Summer Learning Opportunities

Is your student a good candidate for summer learning opportunities? Recently FCPS highlighted a variety of summer programs, you can see the message here and visit the Summer Learning Website here. Franklin would like to highlight a few that you may be interested in. 

We hope that one of these summer options will be a good fit for your student and help them get ready for the 2020-21 school year 

Continuity of Learning Summer Workbooks and Teacher Support

Students currently in grades 7-8 will receive both a Mathematics and Language Arts Essentials Summer Practice Book in the mail by the end of June: digital versions of the books will also be posted on the Continuity of Learning Blackboard page. These books will provide practice activities that review essential content from the 2019-2020 school year. Students will receive a mathematics book based on the level of mathematics they took during the 2019-20 school year. The language arts book will focus on essential skills in reading, writing, grammar, mechanics and vocabulary.

A supplemental English Language Development Summer Practice Book will be sent to middle school English learners who are ELP levels 1 & 2. These books will provide English Language Development (ELD) practice activities to support and enrich language development during the summer. In addition, the Language Arts workbook that all students receive will contain an ELD section with language development activities designed for students at ELP level 3 & 4.

To support student learning from June 29 to July 31, there will be one hour per week of office hours available for each course. Office hours for mathematics, language arts, and English Language Development will be with one of our own outstanding staff members and are intended to support students with the Mathematics Essentials Summer Practice Book, the Language Arts Essentials Summer Practice Book, and the English Language Development Summer Practice Book. Attendance is recommended.  Any student can sign up to receive teacher support during office hours this summer. Sign up here if you would like to receive the links for office hours or click here for more information.

 

Options for Algebra Students

Students currently enrolled in Algebra can also participate in one of two Algebra specific summer learning options. 

Students who passed or failed Algebra 1 may take the Virtual Credit Recovery course to improve their understanding and skills before the next school year. Students who participate will meet daily with high school staff, review Algebra content, and receive a grade at the end of the summer. Students currently in the 6th or 7th grade should work with their counselor in deciding to expunge one of the passing Algebra 1 course grades before the end of the first quarter of the following school year. Students currently in the 8th grade should work with their student's counselor prior to the end of the 1st quarter of the following school year in deciding to expunge the Algebra 1 course and the grade that was taken during the 19-20 traditional school year. High school credit bearing course work taken during the summer between the 8th and 9th grade may not be expunged. Any student can sign up for Credit Recovery, teachers and schools may also invite students to attend. Sign up here if you would like to Participate in Credit Recovery or click here for more information.

In addition to the Credit Recovery for Algebra, teachers and schools can also recommend students for Summer Algebra Intervention. Like the Continuity of Learning option, Algebra Intervention will offer a self-directed, self-paced option for students who want to review Algebra. Students who are recommended for or sign up for Algebra Intervention will be able to connect with high school staff once a week for office hours. There is no credit or grade for this program. This virtual program can be accessed by signing up here.

6th grade students who plan on enrolling in Algebra Honors as 7th graders in the 2020-21 school year will also receive information about Algebra specific learning opportunities.

 

8th Grade Celebration Slideshow

We are interested in creating a slideshow to highlight positive relationships and experiences between our 8th graders throughout the 2019-20 school year.  Families can submit up to 5 photos to be enjoyed by the Franklin community. All of our 8th grade families are welcome to participate in this activity.

Parents and guardians of 8th graders are encouraged to work with their student to choose appropriate photos to submit using the following Google form: 8th Grade Celebration Slideshow

Photo submissions are due on Sunday, June 14th.

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Franklin Families and Students,

Good afternoon. I hope that this message finds you well. 

Our community has endured wave after wave of incredible challenges in 2020.  The coronavirus, the economic hardships, feelings of uncertainty, and the incredible upheaval happening right now as the struggle for civil rights continues. It is my hope that you were able to review the message I sent earlier this week on behalf of all of the schools in the Chantilly Pyramid. As we finish the week, I would like to restate the commitment that we are here for you and we stand with our Black and African American community. Racism and hate have no place at Franklin and our schools are places that strive towards inclusiveness and compassion for all, while providing hope for the future. It is our diversity that makes our community a wonderfully unique place to live, work, learn, and grow.  

We recognize that everyone may be impacted by these recent events differently and we welcome you to reach out to an administrator, a teacher, our school counselors, or our clinical staff if there is anything we can do to support you. 

Please take a few minutes to review the information at the bottom of this email when you have a few moments this weekend, as it provides some important updates as we finish the school year next week. 

Thank you for your support in working together to create a better community for our students.  

Sincerely,

Dustin Wright

Principal

 

End Of The Year Student Item Return and Pick-Up

We will provide an opportunity for our students to return Franklin and FCPS items in June 15 & 16 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM each day. Please fee free to visit the school on either day.

Items that can be dropped off include laptops (for select students), library books, text books, music uniforms and calculators. Items that will be available for pick-up include spring photos, End of the Year certificates, elective class projects, locker items, and Lost & Found items.

Specific details about this process will be sent next week.

FCPSOn Student Laptop Information

Our current 7th Grade students who are returning to Franklin MS should keep their laptops at this time. All 8th Grade students and any student that is moving away from FCPS who do not need their laptop during the summer to support their distance learning opportunities, can return their device on June 15 & 16.

Please feel free to contact Mr. Gibbs (ragibbs@fcps.edu) with any questions.

 

Virtual NJHS 8th Grade Celebration

Earlier this week, we were able to celebrate our 8th grade NJHS members with a virtual pinning ceremony. If you would like to view this celebration, a recording can be found here.

 

Summer Learning Opportunities

FCPS school buildings will remain closed through the end of July.  Therefore, we will continue to provide recommended, virtual learning opportunities for students from June 29 to July 31. 

Click here to see all options, below a few are highlighted.

 

Continuity of Learning Booklets

Students currently in grades 7-8 will receive both a Mathematics and Language Arts Essentials Summer Practice Book in the mail by the end of June: digital versions of the books will also be posted on the Continuity of Learning Blackboard page. These books will provide practice activities that review essential content from the 2019-2020 school year. Students will receive a mathematics book based on the level of mathematics they took during the 2019-20 school year. The language arts book will focus on essential skills in reading, writing, grammar, mechanics and vocabulary.

A supplemental English Language Development Summer Practice Book will be sent to middle school English learners who are ELP levels 1 & 2. These books will provide English Language Development (ELD) practice activities to support and enrich language development during the summer. In addition, the Language Arts workbook that all students receive will contain an ELD section with language development activities designed for students at ELP level 3 & 4.

To support student learning from June 29 to July 31, there will be one hour per week of office hours available for each course. Office hours for mathematics, language arts, and English Language Development will be with one of our own outstanding staff members and are intended to support students with the Mathematics Essentials Summer Practice Book, the Language Arts Essentials Summer Practice Book, and the English Language Development Summer Practice Book. Attendance is recommended.  Any student can sign up to receive office hours, teachers and schools may also invite students to attend office hours. Sign up here if you would like to receive the links for office hours or click here for more information.

 

Options for Algebra Students

Students currently enrolled in Algebra can also participate in one of two Algebra specific summer learning options. 

Students who passed or failed Algebra 1 may take the Virtual Credit Recovery course to improve their understanding and skills before the next school year. Students who participate will meet daily with high school staff, review Algebra content, and receive a grade at the end of the summer. Students currently in the 6th or 7th grade should work with their counselor in deciding to expunge one of the passing Algebra 1 course grades before the end of the first quarter of the following school year. Students currently in the 8th grade should work with their student's counselor prior to the end of the 1st quarter of the following school year in deciding to expunge the Algebra 1 course and the grade that was taken during the 19-20 traditional school year. High school credit bearing course work taken during the summer between the 8th and 9th grade may not be expunged. Any student can sign up for Credit Recovery, teachers and schools may also invite students to attend. Sign up here if you would like to Participate in Credit Recovery or click here for more information.

In addition to the Credit Recovery for Algebra, teachers and schools can also recommend students for Summer Algebra Intervention. Like the Continuity of Learning option, Algebra Intervention will offer a self-directed, self-paced option for students who want to review Algebra. Students who are recommended for or sign up for Algebra Intervention will be able to connect with high school staff once a week for office hours. There is no credit or grade for this program. This virtual program can be accessed by signing up here.

6th grade students who plan on enrolling in Algebra Honors as 7th graders in the 2020-21 school year will also receive information about Algebra specific learning opportunities.

 

Yearbook Order Information

In this extraordinary time, Franklin Middle School, especially our 8th graders, could not participate in the traditions many of us have come to expect: the 8th-grade dance, end of year picnics, teacher send-offs, and yearbook signings. However, having a yearbook to remember what a great year they did have is a tradition that can still be maintained. Currently, there are still 100 2019-20 FMS yearbooks left for purchase. The only way to guarantee that your child will get a yearbook is to order online. No yearbooks will be sold during yearbook distribution in July.

Here is a “sneak peek” at this year’s yearbook, and please consider ordering a yearbook using the link provided below.

Yearbooks are expected to arrive during the second week of July. The distribution will occur toward the end of July on a date to be determined with additional opportunities during FCPSOn laptop distribution in August.

https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/index.cfm/job/5330

 

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Dear Chantilly Pyramid Families and Community,

We reach out to you today as a united group of educators to acknowledge the events that have transpired portraying the anger and hurt that exists in our country.  Racism and hate have no place in the Chantilly Pyramid; rather, our schools are places that strive towards inclusiveness and compassion for all while providing hope for the future. To our Black and African American families and community members, we echo the words of our Superintendent, Dr. Brabrand as he shared with FCPS staff, “we see you, we believe in you, and we stand with you.”

During this time, we will not sit silently. We have all worked together to create places and spaces where all are welcome and seen. In our classrooms and within our school communities, we will continue to learn about, value, and embrace each other’s differences while working to change the conditions that allow injustice. At each of our schools, we have made a commitment to bring awareness to social and emotional issues within our buildings through an equity lens.  Every school in the Chantilly pyramid has an equity lead who partners with the Principal to ensure staff have the tools to recognize and take action on inequalities within our buildings.  We are committed to this work and to our schools being beacons for change.

For many in our community, these events are recent, raw and understandably quite upsetting. It is important yet impossible to comprehend centuries of horrifying injustice against minorities in this nation, particularly African Americans. As a result, we work to educate our students to better understand. Two poignant resources for parents and teens include:

• Teaching Tolerance - Beyond the Golden Rule: A Parent’s Guide to Preventing and Responding to Prejudice
• Embrace Race - 10 Tips for Teaching & Talking to Kids about Race

Please know that your schools are here for you and stand with our Black and African American community. It is the diversity of our community members who make the Chantilly pyramid a wonderfully unique place to live, work, learn and grow.  

We recognize that everyone may be impacted by these recent events differently and we welcome you to reach out to your school’s Principal, school counselor, or clinical staff with any questions or concerns. Our email addresses can be found below. 

As a community, we are here and we stand together.  

Sincerely,

Your Chantilly Pyramid Principals

Mary Miller - Brookfield ES mlmiller4@fcps.edu

Dave Pietzman, Greenbriar East ES - djpietzman@fcps.edu

Patty Granada - Greenbriar West ES - pagranada@fcps.edu

VaRonica Sloan - Lees Corner ES - vdsloan@fcps.edu

Holly DeVore - Oak Hill ES - hedevore@fcps.edu

Sue Andujar - Poplar Tree ES - seandujar@fcps.edu

Amy Goodloe- Rocky Run MS - atgoodloe@fcps.edu

Dustin Wright - Franklin MS - dpwright@fcps.edu

Scott Poole - Chantilly HS - sfpoole@fcps.edu

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Good Afternoon!

Thank you to all of our 8th grade families who visited the school this week to pick up student locker items. Even though it was from a distance, our staff really enjoyed being able to see you and to say hello! If you were unable to attend this week, please see the information below for some additional opportunities. 

As you scroll down on this email, you will find some updates about our 7th grade locker item pick-up that will take place on Tuesday and Thursday, the yearbook delivery schedule, and a finalized schedule for our End of Year events. 

As we begin to wrap up the academic year, I want to thank our families, teachers and community members for the support and dedication to the continuity of learning for our students. Without your collaboration and support, we could not have pulled off thousands of synchronous learning sessions over the last month. 

Happy Memorial Day to all our families with a special thank you to the families who have served our country. Best wishes to all of you for a relaxing and enjoyable weekend. 

Sincerely, 

Dustin Wright

Principal

 

Student Locker Item Pick-up: Tuesday and Thursday for 7th Graders

Our curbside locker item pick-up will occur on the following days next week for our 7th graders. If you are an 8th grade student that was unable to visit our school this week, you are welcome to stop by during either session below.  Please be sure to let a Franklin MS staff know that you are an 8th grader when you arrive. 

Tuesday, May 26 from 9:00 AM -  1:00 PM - 7th grade (Last Name A-L)

Thursday, May 28 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM - 7th grade (Last Name M-Z)

All student items contained in hallway lockers and gym lockers will be bagged and labeled for curbside pickup in the bus lane. Below is an outline of the pickup process:

1. Students and families should arrive between 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM on their designated pickup day.
2. Drivers should enter the school campus through the Kiss ‘n Ride parking lot. 
3. Please provide a Franklin staff member with your student’s last name which will be radioed ahead to a staff member in the bus loop.
4. All of the bags will be alphabetized by last name on our curb and Franklin staff members will assist in locating the bag and loading it in the car.
5. Families will only be able to pick up the belongings of their own student.

In our ongoing effort to promote healthy practices and to promote social distancing, vehicle occupants are encouraged to remain inside their cars.  

Students who are unable to pick up their bagged items on the dates above  should email their grade-level administrator to make other arrangements. 

7th grade administrator: Rob Gibbs – ragibbs@fcps.edu

8th grade administrator: Forrest Reid – fyreid@fcps.edu

The student locker item pick-up is completely optional and if there is nothing in your locker(s) of personal value, there are no additional actions you need to take at this time. We will store any unclaimed bags until the end of the school year and at that time, the contents will be discarded or donated.  

Please feel free to contact us with any questions or if there is anything else we can do to help.

 

End of the Year Event Schedule

We have finalized a schedule of  virtual versions of some of our traditional end of the year events at Franklin.

Virtual 8th Grade NJHS Ceremony - Tuesday, June 2 at 3:00 PM

Current 8th Grade NJHS members should be on the lookout for a message from Ms. Taylor and Ms. Bridenbaugh with more details about this ceremony.  This virtual event will be recorded and made available to families. 

Virtual Student Awards Ceremony - Wednesday, June 10 at 3:00 PM

All are welcome to this ceremony,which will include recognition of our End of the Year Award recipients as well as our 3rd Quarter All-A Honor Roll. Students who will be receiving an individual award will be notified in advance. This virtual event will be recorded and made available to families. 

End of the Year Item Drop-Off and Pick-Up - June 11 & 12

We will be setting up a process where students and families can pick-up any end of the year materials (spring photos, certificates, etc) and drop-off any resources or materials (textbooks, library books, calculators, music uniforms, etc.) that need to be returned to Franklin. There will be a separate process at another date for laptops and we hope to share that information with you soon. 

 

FMS 2019-2020 Yearbook - Order Deadline Extended and Delivery Update

Although the end of this school year has looked a little different, there are some traditions that will remain in place, and one of those is the Franklin MS Yearbook. If you are interested in ordering one, you can do so here. You can continue to place your orders through the end of May while supplies last. We recently received a communication from the yearbook publisher that due to COVID-19 printing plant closures, there will be a significant delay in the delivery date for the Franklin yearbooks. The current estimated delivery date is July 11. We acknowledge that this is disappointing and we apologize for the inconvenience. A digital version of the yearbook will be available to every individual who purchased one prior to the delivery date. Our school will be committed to ensuring that every student who ordered a yearbook will receive it once they are delivered to Franklin.

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Franklin Families and Students, 

Good afternoon. I hope that all of you have a chance to enjoy the beautiful, sunny weather today. It is hard to believe that this time next week will be the start of Memorial Day Weekend.

We continue to be proud of the hard work being demonstrated by our students and staff as they collaborate and learn together in our digital learning environment. I visited several History classes where there were excellent discussions about the Cuban Missile Crisis taking place and I received a great refresher lesson on mean, median, mode, and scatter plots in some of the 7th grade math classes I dropped in on. Keep up the great work!

Below my email signature, you will find some important information about yearbook orders that are due next week, a few tentative dates for some of our end of the year events, and student locker item pick-up info.

Best wishes for a relaxing and enjoyable weekend. Thank you for all that you do to support our Franklin students. 

Sincerely,

Dustin Wright

Principal

 

FMS 2019-2020 Yearbook - Orders Due Next Week

Although the end of this school year has looked a little different, there are some traditions that will remain in place, and one of those is the Franklin MS Yearbook. If you are interested in ordering one, you can do so here. All orders need to be placed by May 22nd and there are a limited number of yearbooks available. The timing and delivery of the yearbooks are not finalized at this time, but we will share additional details in the coming weeks. 

 

Tentative End of the Year Event Dates

We are working hard to finalize virtual versions of some of our traditional end of the year events at Franklin. Below is a tentative schedule. We will finalize this schedule by the end of next week. 

Virtual 8th Grade NJHS Ceremony - Tuesday, June 2 at 3:00 PM

More details will be sent about this in the coming weeks. We will also be sharing information about the application process for aspiring 7th grade NJHS members. This virtual event will be recorded and made available to families. 

Virtual Student Awards Ceremony - Wednesday, June 10 at 3:00 PM

This virtual will be recorded and made available to families. 

End of the Year Item Drop-Off and Pick-Up - June 11 & 12

We will be setting up a process where students and families can pick-up any end of the year materials (yearbooks, certificates, etc) and drop-off any resources or materials (textbooks, library books, calculators, music uniforms, etc.) that need to be returned to Franklin. There will be a separate process at another date for laptops and we hope to share that information with you soon. 

 

Student Locker Item Pick-up: Monday and Tuesday for 8th Graders

We recently received guidance from FCPS regarding the protocols they have put in place for the pick-up of student belongings that are still at school in lockers. Throughout this process, our top priority is the safety of our students, families, and staff members.  In this email, you will find details about the process Franklin MS will implement for a curbside pick-up of student belongings. Additionally, if there is any student medication in our Health Room, you will be contacted separately. Finally, we will schedule a separate event in June for students to drop off school-owned materials (laptops, library books, etc.) and to pick-up any End of the Year materials.

Our curbside locker item pick-up will occur on the following days. Eighth grade students may pick-up their locker items on May 18 or 19 based on student last name and seventh grade students will follow a similar procedure on May 26 or May 28. 

Monday, May 18 from 9:00 AM -  1:00 PM - 8th grade (Last Name A-L)

Tuesday, May 19 from 9:00 AM -  1:00 PM - 8th grade (Last Name M-Z)

Tuesday, May 26 from 9:00 AM -  1:00 PM - 7th grade (Last Name A-L)

Thursday, May 28 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM - 7th grade (Last Name M-Z)

All student items contained in hallway lockers and gym lockers will be bagged and labeled for curbside pickup in the bus lane. Below is an outline of the pickup process:

1. Students and families should arrive between 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM on their designated pickup day.
2. Drivers should enter the school campus through the Kiss ‘n Ride parking lot. 
3. Please provide a Franklin staff member with your student’s last name which will be radioed ahead to a staff member in the bus loop.
4. All of the bags will be alphabetized by last name on our curb and Franklin staff members will assist in locating the bag and loading it in the car.
5. Families will only be able to pick up the belongings of their own student.

In our ongoing effort to promote healthy practices and to promote social distancing, vehicle occupants are encouraged to remain inside their cars.  

Students who are unable to pick up their bagged items on the dates above  should email their grade-level administrator to make other arrangements. 

7th grade administrator: Rob Gibbs – ragibbs@fcps.edu

8th grade administrator: Forrest Reid – fyreid@fcps.edu

The student locker item pick-up is completely optional and if there is nothing in your locker(s) of personal value, there are no additional actions you need to take at this time. We will store any unclaimed bags until the end of the school year and at that time, the contents will be discarded or donated.  

Please feel free to contact us with any questions or if there is anything else we can do to help.

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Dear Franklin Parents and Students,

Good afternoon!

We recently received guidance from FCPS regarding the protocols they have put in place for the pick-up of student belongings that are still at school in lockers. Throughout this process, our top priority is the safety of our students, families, and staff members.  In this email, you will find details about the process Franklin MS will implement for a curbside pick-up of student belongings. Additionally, if there is any student medication in our Health Room, you will be contacted separately. Finally, we will schedule a separate event in June for students to drop off school-owned materials (laptops, library books, etc.) and to pick-up any End of the Year materials.

Our curbside locker item pick-up will occur on the following days. Eighth grade students may pick-up their locker items on May 18 or 19 based on student last name and seventh grade students will follow a similar procedure on May 26 or May 28. 

Monday, May 18 from 9:00 AM -  1:00 PM - 8th grade (Last Name A-L)

Tuesday, May 19 from 9:00 AM -  1:00 PM - 8th grade (Last Name M-Z)

Tuesday, May 26 from 9:00 AM -  1:00 PM - 7th grade (Last Name A-L)

Thursday, May 28 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM - 7th grade (Last Name M-Z)

 

All student items contained in hallway lockers and gym lockers will be bagged and labeled for curbside pickup in the bus lane. Below is an outline of the pickup process:

1. Students and families should arrive between 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM on their designated pickup day.
2. Drivers should enter the school campus through the Kiss ‘n Ride parking lot. 
3. Please provide a Franklin staff member with your student’s last name which will be radioed ahead to a staff member in the bus loop.
4. All of the bags will be alphabetized by last name on our curb and Franklin staff members will assist in locating the bag and loading it in the car.
5. Families will only be able to pick up the belongings of their own student.

In our ongoing effort to promote healthy practices and to promote social distancing, vehicle occupants are encouraged to remain inside their cars.  

Students who are unable to pick up their bagged items on the dates above  should email their grade-level administrator to make other arrangements. 

7th grade administrator: Rob Gibbs – ragibbs@fcps.edu

8th grade administrator: Forrest Reid – fyreid@fcps.edu

The student locker item pick-up is completely optional and if there is nothing in your locker(s) of personal value, there are no additional actions you need to take at this time. We will store any unclaimed bags until the end of the school year and at that time, the contents will be discarded or donated.  

Please feel free to contact us with any questions or if there is anything else we can do to help. 

Sincerely, 

Dustin Wright

Principal

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Franklin Families and Students, 

Good afternoon! I hope that you have had a wonderful week. 

On behalf of our entire staff, I would like to thank all of you for your generosity, kindness, and sincerity during Teacher Appreciation Week. Our staff has been touched by the caring gestures, the heart-warming notes and messages, and the many other displays of appreciation that they received. A special thank you goes out to our amazing PTA for all of their hard work and dedication that made our teachers feel valued this week. We are all very grateful!

We were so excited to continue to see our students in their virtual classrooms this week! We had another successful week of distance learning and it was a lot of fun to join several sessions to see our students engaging in lessons, connecting with one another, and accessing instruction virtually.  

Below my email signature you will find a few updates about Yearbooks, End of the Year Procedures, and Virtual After-School activities.

In closing, I would like to wish all of our Franklin Moms a very happy and healthy Mother’s Day! Best wishes for a relaxing and enjoyable weekend. 

Sincerely, 

Dustin Wright

Principal

 

FMS 2019-2020 Yearbook

Although the end of this school year has looked a little different, there are some traditions that will remain in place, and one of those is the Franklin MS Yearbook. If you are interested in ordering one, you can do so here. All orders need to be placed by May 22nd and there are a limited number of yearbooks available. The timing and delivery of the yearbooks are not finalized at this time, but we will share additional details in the coming weeks. 

 

Student Item Pick-Up Procedures

We are currently in the process of finalizing the plans for our students to pick-up their personal items that are still at school. During the next few weeks, school staff will be emptying all contents of lockers into bags labeled with student names.  During a designated pick-up day, we will distribute the bags with locker contents.  Unfortunately, per the health department, we cannot allow students into the school to retrieve their own belongings. The Student Item Pick-Up Schedule will be shared with the community next week.

 

Virtual After-School Information

FCPS Middle School After-School has put together a number of virtual after-school activities to engage middle school students in the arts, music, STEM, physical fitness, cooking, games, puzzles, literature, and more – things students can do at home.

Franklin students can access these virtual after-school activities by joining the “Franklin MS After-School @ Home” Google Classroom. The classroom code is: zaua4on

There are a variety of activities  students can choose from in the "Classwork" tab. We hope you enjoy this site, and feel free to access any and all of it to help you pass the time actively during this time of social distancing. If you or your students have ideas for other activities, please contact our After-School Program Specialist, Mrs. Molle (cemolle@fcps.edu).

Be safe! Be active! Enjoy and have fun!

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Dear Franklin Families and Students,

Good Afternoon! 

We are excited that so many our distance learning “live” sessions have resumed successfully this week. Our students and staff enjoyed being able to re-connect and interact as a classroom community. I was able to visit several of the sessions and I enjoyed seeing our teachers and students in action. We are grateful for the hard work, commitment, and dedication from all of our Franklin staff members, students, and families this week.

Below my email signature, you will find a few updates about student technology support, grade timelines, paperless report cards, and yearbooks.

Next week is Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week at Franklin. We hope you will take a few minutes to recognize our outstanding staff. Here is a list of suggestions for next week that might spark your imagination and help us to celebrate in a creative way this year. Even the smallest gesture will have a big impact!

Always feel free to contact me at any time with questions, feedback, or concerns. I can be reached at dpwright@fcps.edu.

Thank you for everything you are doing to support your student. Best wishes for an enjoyable weekend. 

Sincerely, 

Dustin Wright 

Principal

 

Does Your Student Need Tech Support With Their FCPSOn Laptop?

We are here to help! Parents and guardians are welcome to use this form to provide our Technology Specialist (TSSPEC) with the information he needs to assess the problem and resolve the issue your student is experiencing. After completing the form, you should expect to be contacted by our TSSPEC or an administrator to make arrangements for either remote support or to schedule a Tuesday appointment for replacement. Through the end of the school year, replacement laptops and chargers will be issued every Tuesday from 12-2 pm by appointment only. This form can also be found under “Announcements” on Franklin’s main webpage.

 

FMS 2019-2020 Yearbook

Although the end of this school year has looked a little different, there are some traditions that will remain in place, and one of those is the Franklin MS Yearbook. If you are interested in ordering one, you can do so here. All orders need to be placed by May 22nd and there are a limited number of yearbooks available. The timing and delivery of the yearbooks are not finalized at this time, but we will share additional details in the coming weeks. 

 

Updated Third Quarter Grading Timeline

The third quarter ends today, Friday, May 1, 2020. As you know, the timeline has been extended to this week so our students could work with their teachers to make up third quarter missing/incomplete assignments and complete reassessments by today, May 1, 2020. 

Please note the following items:

• ParentVUE/StudentVUE access will be turned off to allow for teachers to enter grades from Friday, May 1 at 4 PM through Saturday, May 9 at 6 AM. Grades will be available in ParentVUE/StudentVUE on Saturday, May 9 at 6 AM.
• Report card mailings to all parents/guardians who have not opted into electronic delivery. The FCPS central office anticipates the printed report cards will be provided to the postal service by May 23. Actual delivery to homes will be dependent on the postal service.

Please feel free to contact your child’s subject teacher and/or counselor for any questions regarding third quarter grades.

 

Go Paperless! Report Card Option Available 

Parents/Guardians can take advantage of the paperless option by logging into ParentVUE, then going to “My Account” and selecting "Go Paperless!". This is the only way to keep a paper report card from being generated for students at the secondary level. All parents who share the same address as the student must have a SIS ParentVUE account and must select the paperless option. This option must be selected prior to May 12th to prevent the 3rd quarter report card from being mailed.

3300 Lees Corner Road Chantilly, VA 20151  | Main Office: 703-904-5100
Attendance: 703-904-5151 | Web | Twitter | Facebook