Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines K-8

August 7, 2026

Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! Our campus is filled with excitement as we prepare to welcome our students back for another year of learning, growth, and unforgettable experiences.

This year's theme, Set Sail, Conquer All, reminds us that every new school year is a new journey filled with opportunities to discover, persevere, and achieve. Together, we will inspire our students to be confident learners, compassionate leaders, and individuals of strong character.

At Franklin Academy, we know that student success is built through a strong partnership between home and school. Thank you for entrusting us with your child's education. We are committed to providing a safe, engaging, and inspiring learning environment where every student is known, valued, supported, and challenged to reach their fullest potential.

As you read through this newsletter, please take a few moments to review the important information and complete the required action items to ensure your child is ready for a successful first day of school on Monday, August 10.

We are honored to be part of your family's educational journey and look forward to an incredible year ahead. Together, let's set sail... and conquer all!

With gratitude,

Elena Diaz, M.Ed.

Proud Principal

Please review our Carline Route Guide and Dismissal Video before the first day of school.

• Elementary Dismissal: 2:00 PM
• MYP Dismissal: 3:00 PM (During the first week, we recommend arriving closer to 3:30 PM to avoid elementary dismissal traffic.)

Please do not arrive before your assigned dismissal time, as early arrivals create traffic congestion. Vehicles arriving early may be asked to exit campus and return at the appropriate time. Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe and efficient!

All car riders must use DashPass for afternoon dismissal.

Before arriving on campus, please:

• Download the DashPass app and have it open on your phone.
• Display your dashboard placard on the passenger side of your vehicle.

For the safety of our students, we cannot release your child unless your DashPass is active and your placard is visible. Families arriving without either will be directed to a holding area while identification is verified.

Our Sibling Link Program allows eligible elementary and MYP siblings to be dropped off together during the first arrival window and picked up together during the second dismissal window.

📌 Please Note: Eligibility is determined and verified by the school. Students who are not approved for Sibling Link and are picked up after their scheduled dismissal time will be subject to the school's late pick-up fee.

Bus passes have been emailed to eligible families. Please print the pass and have your child carry it in their backpack on the first day of school (AM and PM passes, if applicable).

If you selected bus transportation but have not received a bus pass and believe your child is eligible, please contact E2E Transportation at route@e2etransportation.com as soon as possible.

Please Note: Students may only ride the bus if they have been issued a bus pass and appear on the official bus roster. If a bus pass has not been issued, families must arrange alternate transportation until eligibility is confirmed. Thank you for helping us ensure a safe and smooth first day!

Students are only eligible to walk or ride a bike home if they live within 2.0 miles of campus and their Way Home Form has been approved. If you selected Walker or Bike Rider but your home address is more than 2.0 miles from the school, your child will not be permitted to walk or bike off campus. You will need to arrange an approved method of transportation.

Please check your PowerSchool Parent Portal to ensure your child's dismissal method has been approved before the first day of school. Thank you for helping us keep all students safe.

Please complete your child's Way Home Form in the PowerSchool Parent Portal before the first day of school. This form tells us how your child will be dismissed each day and is required for a safe and efficient dismissal process.

📌 Action Required: We cannot dismiss your child until an approved Way Home Form is on file. Need help? Review the PowerSchool FAQs and instructional video below for step-by-step guidance.

New to Franklin Academy? PowerSchool Parent Portal access codes were emailed to new families earlier this week. Please check your email and create your account as soon as possible.

The Parent Portal provides access to important student information throughout the school year, including grades, attendance, forms, and more.

🎥 Need help getting started? Click on the link below for frequently asked questions and step-by-step instructions on creating your account and navigating the Parent Portal. If you need assistance accessing your account, please contact the school office.

Clever is your child's one-stop portal for accessing many of the digital learning programs used throughout the school year. Students will use their Clever account to quickly and securely access instructional resources both at school and at home.

Please review the attached "How to Find Your Clever ID in PowerSchool" guide before the first day of school. We encourage families to locate their child's Clever credentials in advance to ensure a smooth start on August 10.

📌 Tip: We recommend saving your child's Clever username and password in a secure location for future reference.

Our leadership team carefully considers each student's academic progress, learning needs, classroom dynamics, and social-emotional development when creating class placements. Every placement is made with the goal of providing the best possible learning environment for each child.

Class placements are final. Requests based on teacher preference or personal preference cannot be accommodated. Changes will only be considered if an administrative scheduling error has occurred (e.g., a duplicate course or placement in a course the student has already completed). Thank you for your trust and partnership as we begin another successful school year together.

Franklin Academy is a mandatory uniform school, and all uniforms must be purchased through our approved vendor, iUniforms. Please ensure all clothing is in good condition and label each uniform item with your child's name.

Kindergarten & Grade 1: We recommend sending a labeled change of clothes in a Ziploc bag to be kept in the classroom for emergencies.

Waiting on a uniform order? Students may wear:

• Elementary: Navy bottoms with a light blue or light yellow polo.
• MYP: Navy bottoms with a navy or white polo.

📌 Important: A copy of your iUniform receipt must be kept in your child's backpack until the uniform order arrives to avoid disciplinary consequences. Uniforms may be ordered online through iUniforms.

If your child still needs to bring school supplies, please label all items with your child's name before sending them to school. Pre-purchased school supply kits have already been delivered to classrooms. If you have labels, simply send them with your child so they can label their supplies at school. If additional supplies need to be brought to campus, please send a few items at a time in your child's backpack rather than large boxes or heavy bags.

📌 Please Note: Once the instructional day begins, our secure campus procedures do not allow for classroom supply drop-offs. Thank you for helping us ensure a safe and smooth school day for all students.

To help keep families informed, every student will receive a Student Agenda (Grades K–8), and all elementary students (Grades K–5) will also receive a Yellow Communication Folder.

🎒 Please keep these items in your child's backpack every day and review them each evening. They serve as our primary school-to-home communication tools for important notices, assignments, teacher messages, upcoming events, and reminders. Staying connected through your child's agenda and communication folder is one of the best ways to support a successful school year.

Franklin Academy participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), which not only provides nutritious meals but can also bring important funding and resources to our school. We encourage all families to complete the NSLP application—even if you don’t think you qualify. Your participation helps ensure our school can access valuable incentives and programs that benefit every student. Click the link below to submit your application today.

All Franklin Academy students receive free breakfast and lunch this school year through the National School Lunch Program. Families only need to add funds to their student's account for à la carte items or second meals. We look forward to serving healthy, nutritious meals to our students each day!

If your child will need medication at school, please complete the required Medication Administration Authorization Form before the first day of school. A new authorization form is required each school year and whenever a medication changes.

📌 Important: Students may not bring medication to school. All medications must be delivered by a parent/guardian and meet the requirements outlined in the attached guidelines.

Please use the links below to access the required forms. If you have any questions, please contact our school nurse, Joshelyn Montoya, at clinic-ppk8@franklin-academy.org. We are happy to assist you in preparing for a safe and healthy school year.

To ensure a smooth start to the school year, please verify that your child's immunization records are up to date and on file with the school. Students who do not meet Florida's immunization requirements may not be permitted to attend school until the required documentation is received.

Please review the attached immunization guide for important requirements, including 7th-grade Tdap information. If your child needs updated immunizations, schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider as soon as possible.

All Franklin Academy families are required to complete 8 Family Service Hours each school year. New families must complete the one-time Volunteer Application using the link below to activate their service hour account. Once approved, you'll be able to view volunteer opportunities, sign up for events, and track your completed service hours through the online portal. Returning families who already have an active volunteer account do not need to submit another application.

📌 Important: When completing the application, please use your full legal name exactly as it appears on your government-issued ID and provide a valid email address to receive important updates and volunteer opportunities. Click the link below to begin your volunteer application.

Join us for our 2026–2027 Open House! This is your opportunity to hear directly from your child’s teachers and learn important information about the year ahead. Please note: There will be only one informational session per grade level, so be sure to attend and get all the details you need to support your child’s success.

A safe, respectful, and positive school environment begins with a shared understanding of our expectations. We ask all families to review the Broward County Public Schools Student Code of Conduct with their child.

📌 Action Required

• Review the Student Code of Conduct using the link below or by visiting our website.
• Complete and return the Acknowledgment Form by Friday, August 14.

Thank you for partnering with us to foster a safe and positive learning environment for all students.

To support a focused learning environment, Franklin Academy follows Florida's Wireless Communications Devices Policy. Students must keep cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, smart glasses, and other personal electronic devices powered off and stored away during the instructional day. If you need to reach your child during the school day, please contact the Front Office. Thank you for partnering with us to minimize distractions and maximize learning.

Calling all future Bulldogs! Soccer tryouts for grades 5–8 are just around the corner. Please review the attached flyer for tryout dates, eligibility requirements, and registration information.

📌 Important: All required paperwork, including a current physical, must be completed and approved in Aktivate by August 12 in order to participate. We can't wait to see our student-athletes on the field! 🥅⚽

Franklin Academy's MYP program follows an A/B Block Schedule, with students attending different classes on alternating A Days and B Days throughout the school year. To help your family stay organized, we've included the 2026–2027 MYP A/B Calendar below. We encourage families to save or print the calendar and refer to it when planning appointments, completing assignments, packing materials, and preparing for each school day. Click the link below to access the complete A/B Calendar and keep it handy throughout the school year.

FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials. All Franklin Academy students have access to FortifyFL via their Clever portal dashboard.

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