June 13, 2026

Happy Summer Break to you all! We're already gearing up for next school year and miss all of our students...don't enjoy the empty hallways.

Check out the Florida Future Check Competition and the Summer Reading Challenge Link for details and the Reading Log to submit on www.wh.gov/read/submit by 11:59PM ET on September 4th, 2026.

No school? No problem! Summer BreakSpot offers a place where kids and teens 18 and under can access no-cost meals. See flyer below for details.

Quarter 4 Service Hour totals were updated in PowerSchool last week. Please review to ensure you are reaching your mandatory EIGHT HOURS. We currently have 76% of families who have completed their eight-hour requirement. You have until 6/30/26 to complete your hours.

Lost & Found is available daily from 8AM-3PM, just pop on in! We'll have a FINAL Lost & Found day on 6/30 and then we'll donate all leftover items.

6/30/2026 LAST DAY for Service Hour Commitment (EIGHT HOURS)

6/30/2026 LAST DAY for Lost & Found Items

7/10/2026 Incoming Kinder Screening Day

7/15/2026 Business Day

7/15/2026 Incoming Kinder Screening Day

Students received their certificate and their "My Future Is Bright" shirt;

thank you to our PTO for sponsoring!

Students received their certificate and their Bridging shirt which has all 10 IB Learner Profile Attributes, just like our bridge; thank you to our PTO for sponsoring!

Students received their certificate and a variety of accolades and/or subject area awards.

They received their class shirts in May; thank you to our PTO for sponsoring!

Thrilled to be celebrating our students, together!

Mr. Williams, Ms. Fox, Ms. Vazquez, & Ms. Carrizo

We hosted over 50 seniors who came back to 'walk the hallways' of their previous school(s). These were our FIRST every kindergartners on campus. We had some munchkins and yearbooks ready for them to relive some memories they found and shared together. Thank you to Ms. Centeno for our banner...looking forward to this yearly tradition!

Florida Future Chef is a statewide culinary competition that invites Florida students to showcase their creativity using nutritious ingredients grown right here in Florida, for a chance to compete at a live finale event and win up to $5,000 in a

Florida Prepaid Savings Plan.

Students are challenged to design a school meal that brings together at least three of the five key components: fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy or dairy alternatives. Along the way, they’ll build confidence, practice real-world skills, and explore how food connects to fuel for your body, agriculture, and creativity.

Entries are now open. All submissions must be completed online by

Monday, July 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.

Florida Future Chef welcomes young culinary creators from across Florida to showcase their imagination, skills, and love of food. Participation is open to:

• Florida residents ages 8–12 at the time of the finale event September 13-16, 2026
• Students of all cooking skill levels, from beginners learning basics to those who already enjoy experimenting in the kitchen
• Kids who love school meals, want to recreate a family favorite, or simply enjoy creating something delicious from scratch

Dear Franklin Families,

No school? No problem! Summer BreakSpot offers a place where kids and teens 18 and under can access no-cost meals.
Breakfast, lunch and/or snacks are served up every weekday at more than 3,000 locations across Florida, including schools, community centers, churches, and more.

No application is necessary – all you have to do is show up! So, tell your friends, family, and neighbors, and join us at the coolest spot for kids this summer.
Find a location in your neighborhood at SummerBreakSpot.org/Find-Location/

Dear Future Summer Readers,

Every book you open is an adventure – whether you are exploring new places, meeting new characters, or learning something new. A whole summer of reading fun is waiting just for you!

This summer, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s founding, we are excited to invite all children (K-8) to join in the Second Lady’s 2026 Summer Reading Challenge. Participants will read and track 12 books of their choice between June 1 and September 4. Every book counts!

When you finish your 12 books, ask your parents/guardians to let us know, and we will send you a personalized certificate, an America 250th anniversary-themed bookmark, and a special link to receive a prize! You will also be entered for a chance to visit our nation’s capital and the White House with a chaperone.

Where will your next book take you? We can’t wait to find out!

Usha Chilukuri Vance
Second Lady of the United States

What is considered “medication:”

1. ANYTHING that requires a prescription

• Epi Pen

• Inhaler

• Seizure Medications

• Nasal Sprays

• Eye Drops

1. Over the counter items:

• Ibuprofen including but not limited to: Motrin, Advil, CVS/Walgreens/Publix and all generic brands, etc.

• Acetaminophen including but not limited to: Tylenol, CVS/Walgreens/Publix and all generic brands, etc.

• Nasal Spray

• Eye Drops

• Homeopathic Medications

• Vitamins

• Topical ointments including but not limited to: hydrocortisone, antibiotic ointment, etc.

What do I do if my child needs to bring medication to school (prescribed OR over the counter):

1. You MUST have the Medication Authorization Form completed and signed by the physician.

2. Once signed by the physician, the parent/guardian MUST sign as well.

3. Parent/Guardian MUST bring the medication to school to be stored in the locked medication cabinet in the clinic.

HOW to send the medication:

1. THE MEDICATION MUST BE:

1. current (NOT expired)

2. properly labeled

3. NEW (unopened)

Q. Why is this the process:

1. Dispensing medication in the school is the same as dispensing medication in a hospital or clinic setting.

2. We are REQUIRED to have signed physician orders to dispense medication.

3. We are REQUIRED to have a parent/guardian signature giving us authorization to administer medication

Q. Where is medication kept?

1. Medication is kept in the locked medication cabinet in the clinic.

2. Forms are kept in the Medication binder in the locked cabinet.

3. During field trips, medication is sent with the teacher to have if we need to use while on trip.

PTO President: Holli McGee

PTO Vice President: Daniely Millan

PTO Secretary: Fatima Richardson

PTO Treasurer: Nadirah Phillip

PTO Volunteer Coordinator: Erika Shannon

PTO Event Coordinator: Mary Renderer

FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows students to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials.

QUICK AND EASY SAFETY TIP SUBMISSION

By accessing FortifyFL, students can provide a description of the threat, share pics, and videos and optionally submit their contact information. Submissions can be anonymous or non-anonymous. Submitting a tip is quick and easy using our mobile app or website.

All Franklin Academy students have access to FortifyFL via their Clever portal dashboard.

https://www.franklin-academy.org/fortifyfl

Assistant Principal over PowerSchool/Academic Concerns: Ms. Vazquez - vazquez.emilia@franklin-academy.org

Assistant Principal over Curriculum/Academic Concerns: Ms. Carrizo- carrizo.cassandra@franklin-academy.org

Service Hours/Raptor/Carline/All NON-Instructional aspects: Mr. Williams - williams.demon@franklin-academy.org

School Fees/Balances: Ms. Yepez - businessmanager-cc@franklin-academy.org

Registration/School Records: Ms. Cabrera - cabrera.elizabeth@franklin-academy.org

Health/Clinic: Nurse Schwam - cc-nurse@franklin-academy.org

Service Hour Forms: Ms. N. Gonzalez - gonzalez.nancy@franklin-academy.org; conatser.amy@franklin-academy.org

Attendance Inquiries: Ms. D. Gonzalez - attendance-cc@franklin-academy.org; gonzalez.diana@franklin-academy.org; conatser.amy@franklin-academy.org

Placards: Ms. Conatser -conatser.amy@franklin-academy.org

Title 1 Liaison: Ms. Carrizo - carrizo.cassandra@franklin-academy.org

Special Programs Coordinator (ESE, IEPs, Gifted 504 Plans): Ms. Hackworth- hackworth.taryn@franklin-academy.org CURRENTLY ON FMLA, contact Carrizo (above)

ESOL Coordinator: Ms. Ordonez- ordonez.gracy@franklin-academy.org

Athletic Director: cc-athletics@franklin-academy.org

Email: fox.alexandra@franklin-academy.org
Website: franklin-academy.org
Location: 6301 South Flamingo Road, Cooper City, FL, USA
Phone: 954 780 5533
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FranklinAcademyCharter/