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 Students wearing pink for pink out Day on Monday, students dressed as Adam Sandler from Adam Sandler day, and English 8 students studying technology in a low-tech way by participating in a gallery walk of images and thought-provoking questions related to the influence of technology over the years.
Franklin Community,
I want to start this week by congratulating our Franklin Cross Country runners on an outstanding performance at their meet last weekend at Carson Middle School! Our runners represented Franklin incredibly well, with top four finishers in both the girls' and boys' races. Congratulations to all of our runners and coaches on a great meet! We wish them the best of luck as they compete again tomorrow morning at Herndon Middle School. The meet begins at 10:00 AM, and I encourage our families to come out and cheer on our Falcons as they continue their season!
Today was also an exciting day at Franklin as we came together for an amazing schoolwide Pep Rally! It was wonderful to see our students and staff celebrating their interdisciplinary teams (IDTs) and showing so much Franklin school spirit. Our staff participated in a Hungry Hippos competition, while students competed in a Box Tower Challenge and a Hula Hoop Pass Race. Competitors represented their interdisciplinary teams, and the energy and enthusiasm throughout the event were fantastic. Congratulations to all of our winners, and thank you to the students and staff who participated and helped make today's Pep Rally such a memorable experience. We look forward to bringing our students and staff together for more events like this in the future!
This week, we also had the opportunity to celebrate our Soaring Falcons, our Students of the Month who consistently go above and beyond in demonstrating our Franklin CARE traits. Each month, two students from each interdisciplinary team are selected for this special recognition. Students are celebrated through a video presentation shared during Advisory, receive a certificate and a small prize, and have their pictures displayed on our Soaring Falcons Wall in the main lobby for the month. This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize students who demonstrate what it means to be Connected, Accountable, Respectful, and Empathetic while making a positive impact on our school community. We are incredibly proud of these students and the example they set for their classmates. Congratulations to all of our Soaring Falcons!
I also want to thank all of the parents and community members who joined us on Monday evening for our AAP Expansion Community Meeting, whether virtually or in person. We appreciate everyone who took the time to learn more about the proposal for Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) expansion and what it could mean for Franklin Middle School. We recognize that this is an important topic for our school community, and we want to make sure our families have access to information and opportunities to ask questions. If you were unable to attend or would like additional information, I encourage you to visit the FCPS website for details about the proposal. As always, please feel free to reach out to me directly if you have questions about the proposed expansion or its potential impact on Franklin.
Finally, today was a bittersweet day for our Franklin community as we celebrated Ms. Hailfinger on her last day at Franklin. Throughout the day, our students and staff found a variety of ways to recognize her and show their appreciation for everything she has done for our school. Students shared thoughtful messages on Post-it notes, we celebrated her with a special cheer during today's Pep Rally, and our school participated in a spirit day inspired by two of her favorites, Washington women's sports teams and crossbody bags! Our staff also came together for a breakfast in her honor. It was wonderful to see so many members of our community take the opportunity to thank Ms. Hailfinger and celebrate the impact she has had on Franklin. Her dedication to our students, support for our staff, and partnership with our families have made a lasting difference in our school community. We are incredibly grateful for all that she has contributed to Franklin and wish her nothing but the best as she begins this exciting next chapter in her new position. Thank you, Ms. Hailfinger, for everything!
As a reminder, students will enjoy a three-day weekend, as Monday is a School Planning Day for teachers and a student holiday. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to Franklin on Tuesday morning.
Tom DeRusso
Principal
Franklin Middle School
Weekly CARE Card Raffle Winners
Soaring Falcons
Congratulations to our September Soaring Falcons! You have demonstrated excellence in leadership, kindness and academics. We are proud of all you have accomplished. Continue to soar!
~Important Dates~
October 12 - Teacher Workday - School Closed
October 19 & 20 - School Picture Day
October 30 - End of 1st Quarter
November 2 & 3 - Teacher Workday - School Closed
November 3 - Spirit Night @ Big Buns - 4pm-9pm
November 13 - PTA Reflections Due
~Action Items~
Picture Day is Coming!
October 19 and October 20
- School pictures will be taken during PE classes
- Pre-order today using the QR Code or go to mylifetouch.com
- Create an account or login with the Picture Day ID: EVT4QV8W4
- Orders will be sent home a few weeks after picture day
Finance Park Field Trip
Parent and Caregiver Volunteers Wanted!
Help students make smart money choices. Volunteer at Junior Achievement Finance Park.
Put financial literacy into action
Your student has been learning about money in class. At Junior Achievement Finance Park, students put those skills to work in a hands-on budgeting simulation.
What you'll do
Guide a small group as students make budgeting decisions for an assigned life scenerio. Help them think through their choices and stay on budget.
Visit Dates
11/10/26: Spivey & Endlaw
11/12/26: Terrones
11/13/26: LaMay
Student Time: 9:30am-1:00pm
Volunteer Time: 8:30am-1:30pm
Location: 4099 Pickett Rd, Fairfax, VA
Timing and training: Volunteers ages 18 and older are welcome; no experience needed. You will receive a one-hour orientation when you arrive. Plan on 4.5-5.5 hours total including training and a break. Please arrive 1 hour before students. Your arrival time is listed in VolunteerHub.
Watch the Junior Achievement Finance Park volunteer video.
Sign up to volunteer.
Can you join us? https://jagw.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/jafpfc
Share Your Feedback on Traveling to
and From School
The FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are asking families to share their experiences traveling to and from their child’s school. The feedback will help inform the Fairfax County School Board’s annual assessment of traffic and pedestrian safety near schools.
The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Survey asks about walking and biking routes, traffic near schools, kiss-and-ride experiences, accessibility, and other safety concerns.
Your feedback will help FCPS identify common issues. Your responses will be kept confidential and shared with school administrators and the Office of Safety and Security. The five-minute survey is open through Thursday, October 15.
Be sure to identify the school related to your feedback and include specific locations where you have observed a safety issue. If you have students at different schools in FCPS, please complete a different survey for each school.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.
Comparta sus comentarios sobre el trayecto hacia y desde la escuela
La Oficina de Seguridad y Protección de FCPS y el programa Safe Routes to School (Rutas Seguras a la Escuela) invitan a las familias a compartir sus experiencias al trasladarse hacia y desde la escuela de sus estudiantes. Sus comentarios ayudarán a orientar la evaluación anual de seguridad vial y peatonal cerca de las escuelas que realiza la Junta Escolar del Condado de Fairfax
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La Encuesta sobre Seguridad Vial y Peatonal incluye preguntas sobre las rutas para caminar y andar en bicicleta, el tráfico cerca de las escuelas, las experiencias en las áreas de kiss-and-ride, la accesibilidad y otras inquietudes relacionadas con la seguridad.
Sus comentarios ayudarán a FCPS a identificar problemas comunes. Sus respuestas se mantendrán confidenciales y se compartirán con los administradores escolares y la Oficina de Seguridad y Protección. La encuesta toma aproximadamente cinco minutos y estará disponible hasta el jueves, 15 de octubre.
Asegúrese de indicar la escuela relacionada con sus comentarios e incluir los lugares específicos donde haya observado algún problema de seguridad. Si tiene estudiantes en diferentes escuelas de FCPS, complete una encuesta por separado para cada escuela.
Si tiene preguntas sobre la encuesta, comuníquese con SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.
Spirit Wear Sale!
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