The Latest from L'Etoile

Dear Franklin Academy Families,

We hope you are enjoying a wonderful summer, making memories with family and friends, and finding plenty of ways to stay cool! ☀️😎 (Only a Florida summer can make 90° feel like a "cool" day!)

This month's newsletter is packed with important information as we prepare for another exciting school year. You'll find flyers, important dates, upcoming events, and reminders to help your family get ready for the first day of school.

School Supply Kits – Order by Sunday, July 12!

It's not too late to purchase your child's school supply kit! Skip the shopping and have everything your child needs delivered directly to the classroom.

See the flyer below and click the link to place your order.

Business Day – Monday, July 20

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

We hope you'll stop by whenever it's convenient for your family! We've added a few extra surprises this year to make your visit even more enjoyable.

• Morning – Breakfast treats
• 🍧 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. – Kona Ice will be serving a refreshing treat to help everyone beat the summer heat.
• 🍪 Afternoon – Enjoy fresh cookies while you visit

If you're new to Franklin—or just want another look around—we'd love to show you our campus!

🎉 Service Hour Raffle!
Don't forget to sign in for your service hour while you're here. Everyone who signs in will be entered into a raffle for gift cards! Who doesn't love free gift cards? We can't wait to see you!

This year's theme is Growing Greatness Together 🌱

At Franklin Academy, we believe that every student, family, and staff member plays an important role in helping our school grow. Throughout the year, we will focus on nurturing academic excellence, strong character, leadership, and meaningful relationships. Just like a garden flourishes when everyone works together, our school community becomes stronger when we encourage, support, and inspire one another. We are excited to grow alongside our students and celebrate all they will accomplish this year.

💛💙Join Our PTO!💛💙

We're looking to grow our PTO and would love to have more families involved. Whether you have a little time or a lot, your support makes a tremendous difference for our students and school community. Please see the flyer below if you're interested in joining.

Also Included in the July Edition:

• Meet the Teacher dates
• Open House dates

• Dress Down Days
• A message from our Aftercare Manager, Mrs. Phillips
• Coffee/Dessert with Admin dates

Have a wonderful weekend, and we hope to see many of you at Business Day on Monday, July 20!

All the best,

Mrs. L’Etoile, Mrs. Yurick, Mrs. Francese & Mrs. Tina

Hello Franklin Families,

We are excited to welcome everyone back to a new school year that will be filled with learning, growth, and creativity in Aftercare. From dismissal (2:15pm or 3:15pm) to 6pm, students follow a balanced routine of homework support/quiet time, STEAM activities, SPARK activities, and arts and crafts. If you are interested in putting your child in Aftercare, there are limited spots available. You can apply on the link provided along with the tuition fees, payment schedule and day camps. If you have any questions feel free to reach out via email to aftercare-bb@franklin-academy.org or call 561-767-3163

We are looking forward for a great year with out students!

Mrs. Phillips

https://schools.procareconnect.com/form/f54a9299-2b90-406c-a577-01885c2cfc45

Jul 16-Jul 17- KINDER READINESS TESTING

Jul 18- Campus Tour on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 9:00am

Jul 20- KINDER READINESS TESTING

Jul 20- Business Day (anytime between 8 am-5 pm)

Jul 27-Aug 07- No School/Teacher Planning

Aug 06-Aug 07- Kickstart Franklin -- (Kindergarten Only)

As we head into summer break, we encourage our students to continue learning, exploring, and growing! Just 20–30 minutes a day can make a big difference in helping students retain the skills they worked so hard to build this school year.

Read Every Day

• Read at least 20 minutes daily.
• Visit your local library and participate in summer reading programs.
• Create a family reading challenge.
• Read books, magazines, newspapers, recipes, or even directions for a game.

Keep Writing

• Keep a summer journal.
• Write letters or emails to family members.
• Create stories, comics, or a vacation scrapbook.
• Middle school students can write book reviews or current event summaries.

Practice Math

• Practice math facts and mental math.
• Help with grocery shopping by estimating costs and calculating discounts.
• Cook together and practice measuring ingredients.
• Play board games and card games that involve numbers and strategy.

Explore Science

• Conduct simple science experiments at home.
• Observe nature and keep a science notebook.
• Visit parks, beaches, zoos, aquariums, or museums.
• Ask questions and investigate how things work.

Learn Through Experiences

• Visit local historical sites and cultural attractions.
• Explore new hobbies and interests.
• Practice a new skill such as drawing, gardening, coding, or photography.
• Volunteer in your community.

Educational Technology

• Continue using educational websites and apps.
• Practice keyboarding skills.
• Explore virtual field trips and educational videos.

Family Challenge

Try to complete one activity from each category every week:
✅ Read
✅ Write
✅ Math
✅ Science
✅ Explore

Most importantly, enjoy your summer, spend time with family and friends, stay active, and make wonderful memories. We can't wait to hear about all of your adventures when we see you next school year!

Have a safe, happy, and learning-filled summer!

Students can sometimes come across inappropriate images or videos online, especially without clear guidelines around technology use. Having open conversations about appropriate vs. inappropriate websites can help them make safe choices.

It’s also helpful to set limits on screen time to reduce eye strain and support healthy sleep habits. Please see the resources below for guidance on encouraging responsible digital citizenship:

https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/screen-time-tools/
https://www.youtube.com/myfamily/parentguide/

Once your child has completed their FAST state tests, you can view their scores online! Follow the steps below to access the FAST Family Portal:

1. Log in to PowerSchool.

2. Click on Student IDs.

3. Scroll down to FAST Family Portal Credentials.

• Click the provided link.

• Be sure to write down the FAST Access Code - you’ll need it once the link opens the portal page.

4. Follow the prompts on the FAST website and enter all required information, including your child’s name, date of birth, and the FAST Access Code.

Once logged in, you’ll be able to see all FAST state test scores from this year and previous years.

If you need any assistance with FAST, please contact:
Mrs. Post, Testing Coordinator
post.kori@franklin-academy.org

First-time Portal Users: To Access the Volunteer Portal, you are required to complete a one-time “Volunteer Application”. Once the application is approved, you will receive an email with instructions on the next steps, including a link to setup your portal password. All information will remain confidential.

Returning Portal Users: Click HERE to sign in.

Please review the list below of who to contact when certain questions/concerns arise.

Dash Pass-:Please ensure that you have an active Dash Pass account and it is working upon arrival on campus. Any Dash pass questions, please contact Ms. Huelsman at huelsman.tina@franklin-academy.org

Service Hours: Please ensure that you have a Raptor account to log your parent volunteer hours. Any questions please contact Ms. Dowdell at dowdell.alexandria@franklin-academy.org

Transportation: All transportation inquires should be directed to Ms. Huelsman at huelsman.tina@franklin-academy.org

Clever Access: If you are experiencing difficulties with your Clever account, please contactMs. Huelsman at huelsman.tina@franklin-academy.org

Power School Access: If you are experiencing difficulties with your Power School account, please contact Ms. V. Rodriguez at rodriguez.vanessa@franklin-academy.org

Fortify FL 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 Fortify FL, 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 Fortify FL via their Clever portal dashboard.

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

Our summer office hours for in-person assistance are as follows:

Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Additionally, you can reach us by phone at any time during the following hours:

Phone Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

English:
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Adding funds to your student's account

Franklin Academy, Boynton Beach Campus

Building Better People Every Day

7882 South Military Trail, Boynton Beach, FL 33463

561-767-4700

letoile.alison@franklin-academy.org

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