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Engineering 2 students testing their line following VEX IQ robots. Students create presentations on their heros.
Lego Builders After School Club built a TV and Nintendo
Franklin Community,
What a rainy week it has been outside, but we are trying to keep things bright inside at Franklin! I, for one, am still dizzy after riding all of the roller coasters at King's Dominion on Friday. We had almost 300 students join us on the music field trip for some well-deserved fun and relaxation after some early morning performances. Thank you to all of the students who went for representing Franklin so well!
On Tuesday, we took our Reading SOL for both grade levels. These exams can be mentally draining but our students did a wonderful job pushing through and keeping their focus for the remainder of the day. Today, our 8th graders took the Science SOL, which covers content from 6th through 8th grades! I know that our teachers and students have been hard at work preparing for these exams, and we have one more to go next Wednesday with our Math SOL. Good luck to all students next week and great job testing this week!
Speaking of SOL testing, this year you will be able to see scores from your child's test in SIS. For exams taken by Thursday in the prior week, scores will show up in both StudentVue and ParentVue of SIS. This means that you should see your Reading SOL score on Monday. However, since Science was taken after Thursday, that score will not show up until the following Monday.
As we continue our Falcons on Time program, thank you for your support in emphasizing the importance of being in class and ready to learn when the bell rings. Have a great weekend!
Tom DeRusso
Principal
Franklin MS
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 Important Dates
May 19 - NJHS 7th Grade Induction Ceremony - 2:45pm
May 20 - NJHS 8th Grade Pinning Ceremony - 2:45pm
May 21 - Math SOL (all students)
May 22 - Last Day of After School Activities
May 26 - Memorial Day Holiday - Schools & Offices Closed
May 30 - 8th Grade Formal/Dance - 6pm-8pm
Updates from National Junior Honor Society:
Updates from National Junior Honor Society:
- 7th graders/families: Our 7th Grade NJHS Induction Ceremony will take place after school on Monday, May 19th. Please check the NJHS Schoology group and message sent to families for more information about the induction ceremony.
- 8th graders/families: The 8th Grade Pinning Ceremony will be on Tuesday, May 20th after school. Please check the NJHS Schoology group and message sent to families for more information about the pinning ceremony.
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Thank You, PTA!
Thank you to our amazing PTA hospitality volunteers and all of our families who donated their time and goods to help make this a fantastic luncheon for our FMS teachers! Additional thanks to our community partners Oakton Family Orthodontics, Lazy Dog, and Red Robin for their generous donations. #oaktonfamilyorthodontics #lazydog #redrobin
 Teacher Appreciation Week was filled with fun times and great food!
Academic Advising
In January and February, our counselors support all students with academic advising and course requests for the 2025-2026 school year. See below for updates by grade-level and reminders about upcoming deadlines.
Rising 7th Grade Reminders:
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June/July 2025: End of year performance verifies course selections, including Algebra 1 Honors placement and support classes for literacy and math.
For more information, including presentations, course selection sheets, and the course catalog, please see the Franklin MS Site: https://franklinms.fcps.edu/Rising7th.
Rising 8th Grade Information:
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June/July 2025: End of year performance verifies course selections, including support classes for literacy and math.
The course catalog is now available, and families can explore these resources on the Franklin MS Site: https://franklinms.fcps.edu/Rising8th.
As your student navigates these processes and events, our counselors are here to support. Please reach out to your student’s counselor with any questions or concerns.
Save the Dates: Spring Testing
Spring SOL Testing dates have been identified.
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Wednesday, May 21, 2025: Math SOLs (All Students)
Please avoid any scheduled absences like appointments and trips on the dates identified to ensure students are ready and able to test on the given dates.
Retakes: The Virginia Board of Education allows elementary and middle school students who fail their spring Standards of Learning (SOL) tests by a narrow margin to retake the test before the end of the school year. Retesting is available when a student fails their first SOL attempt with a score of 375-399. (A score of 400 is considered passing for SOL tests.) Note that retests are not offered for the integrated reading/writing (IRW) component of the grade 8 SOL reading tests. A decision not to allow retesting will not impact your student’s course grade or academic record.
Parent/guardian permission is required for the school to retest any student in grades 3-8. If you believe that your student would benefit from a second opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills on the spring SOL test, submit your decision using the Parent Digital Consent application (https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/technology/digital-resources/consent).
After-School Program Information
More information on the After-School Program and schedule for next week can be found on the After-School Program website. .
- Last Day for the After-School Program will be May 22
MS Sports - Spring Track
Track & Field will practice Tuesday and Thursday next week during the first block of the After-School Program. Track athletes should sign into the After-School Program and be ready for practice by 2:25pm.
- May 17 Track & Field Meet at Chantilly HS 8:00AM
- May 31 **Track & Field Championships at Robinson 8:00AM (Qualifiers Only)
8th Grader Formal - May 30 6pm-8pm
The 8th Grade Formal will be held on Friday May 30th at Franklin from 6pm-8pm. Tickets for the 8th Grade Formal will be on sale via MySchoolBucks for $5.00. from May 16-May 27.
Cash Sales will take place on May 28 only. The theme for the formal will be "Paris at Night".
Donations are needed for the 8th Grade Formal. Please review the slots below to sign up to volunteer or donate items for our 8th grade dance. All donations can be dropped in the front office for Mr. Tippins labeled 8th grade dance.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BA9A928A4FBC16-56799952-franklin#/
VIP CAMP UPDATE
What are your rising 7th & 8th graders doing this summer?
Like you, we believe your child is a very important person and deserves a summer experience that is safe and full of fitness, friends, fun and enrichment. FCPS and Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services (DNCS) have teamed up to offer a 5-week camp for rising 7th and 8th graders in the Western Fairfax area. Campers will have a great time participating in sports, games, fitness, art, and STEM activities in a safe environment. The program is led by FCPS After-School and DNCS Teen/Community Center Staff.
Camp Details:
- Dates - Tuesday, July 1st - Thursday, July 31st
- NO camp on July 4th
- 9:00 AM - 4:00PM (Site opens at 8:00AM for drop off)
- Location – Rocky Run Middle School, 4400 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly
- Bus Transportation will be provided from feeder middle schools and other selected stops
- Cost – $100* for all 5 weeks (this does not include field trips)
- *Scholarships are available for families who require financial assistance
- This camp serves rising 7th and 8th grade (2025-2026 school year) students who reside in the Franklin, Katherine Johnson, Liberty, Rocky Run and Stone Middle School boundaries.
Camp Registration:
As you are aware, registrations for the 2025 VIP Summer Camps have been on hold as this program may not be available or may be restructured. As of May 6th, the Board of Supervisors is proposing to restore funding for the Middle School After-School Program. If the budget is adopted on May 13th, then VIP Summer Camp will be ON for this summer.
- May 7th: Families will receive a News You Choose email from Western Fairfax VIP
- May 13th: Board of Supervisors adopts the 2025-2026 budget
- May 14th at 6 PM: VIP Camp registration opens
Questions? Contact Chris Tippins, our After-School Program Specialist, at WCTippins@fcps.edu
Washington Commanders HS Girls Flag Football Clinic
he Washington Commanders are hosting a HS Girls Learn To Play Clinic on Saturday June 7 at Woodson HS from 9:30AM-11:30AM for girls (13-18). Scan the QR Code to register for the clinic.
Chantilly High School Sports
Physical Registration Now Open!
Believe it or not, it is time to start planning for the 2025-2026 school year. The first step to participate in any preseason or afterschool athletic event is completing a VHSL Sports Physical (https://www.vhsl.org/vhsl-physical-form/). The Chantilly High School Athletic Training Department will be offering sports physicals at Chantilly High School on Wednesday, June 4th, 2025. We provide a comprehensive physical evaluation with several stations including height, weight, blood pressure, vision screening, and orthopedic and postural evaluations performed by Athletic Trainers, Nurses, EMTs, and Physical Therapists.
This physical will be good for all sports and out-of-season practices (green days, yellow days, weight room workouts) for the 2025-2026 school year.
The cost of the physical is $50 when you register online, $60 for walk-ins. Appointment times range from 5:30-7:30pm.
You can register by following this link: 2025 Athletic Physical Registration
Institute for the Arts
If you are interested in the Arts, please see the link below regarding summer enrichment opportunities with the Institute for the Arts.
https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs/camps-and-institutes-institute-arts-ifta
Summer Art Camp
Ms. Mull and Ms. Kennedy will be hosting three week-long art camps this summer at Chantilly HS. Camp is for rising 3rd-8th graders and students will be grouped by age. Each week, students will explore a variety of sculpture, painting, drawing, and mixed media projects. Can’t wait to create art with you this summer!
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Oakton High School Dance Team
If you love to dance and are interested in the Oakton High School Dance Team, see the attached flyer regarding an Interest Meeting, Spring Prep Clinic and Tryouts.
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Oakton High School Dance Team hosts Junior Dance Camp!
Who: Rising 1st-8th graders
When: T-Th June 24-26, 8:30am-12:30 pm
Where: Oakton High School
What: dance, perform, craft, and have fun!
Questions: kmrowley@fcps.edu
Registration: bit.ly/ohsjuniordancecamp2025
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Summer 2025 Online Campus Courses
Registration for the Summer 2025 Online Campus courses starts Friday, February 14, 2025, and ends Friday, June 6, 2025. Courses are open to middle and high school students who meet prerequisites.
Courses may be cancelled if they are under-enrolled. If a course is cancelled, students will be notified using the registration contact information and a full refund will be given.
Please note that students wishing to enroll in a summer course must enroll and notify their counselor by March 7,2025 in order to ensure a seat in the desired course (s) for 25-26 school year.
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