The Latest from L'Etoile

Dear Franklin Academy Families,

We hope you had a wonderful week!

First, a big thank you to our Middle School families who joined us for Open House last night. Your partnership means so much, and we are grateful for your continued support.

🏐 Shoutout: Congratulations to our girls volleyball team for winning their first two games this week! Great job, team!

Important Reminders & Updates:

Uniform Policy (Effective Monday, September 8th):

• Students not in proper Franklin Academy uniform will receive a phone call home, and infractions will be issued.

• Franklin Academy outerwear must be worn. If you haven’t purchased a sweater or jacket, please have your child wear a solid long-sleeve shirt (white, gray, black, or navy) under their polo.

Middle School ID Badges:

• Students must wear their ID badges at all times for safety and identification.

• If forgotten or lost, a replacement will be issued, and a $10 fee will be charged to the student’s account.

Arrival & Dismissal Safety:

• Pull all the way forward in the carline and remain in your vehicle.

• Make sure your child is ready to exit quickly with backpack and lunchbox zipped.

• Students arriving after 7:30 AM (elementary) or 8:30 AM (middle) are tardy and must be signed in at the front office.

• Parking on the service road is not permitted. Only registered walkers may walk home.

• Please watch your speed when entering and leaving campus—our children’s safety comes first.

Late Pick-Ups:

• Families receive one warning; after that, a $1 per minute late fee will be applied.

Upcoming Events & Information

• Title 1 Annual Meeting – Thursday, September 18th. Come learn more about our Title 1 program.

• IXL Challenge – We’re currently in 2nd place out of 6 campuses! The first challenge ends Sunday. Encourage your child to log on and practice this weekend—let’s climb the leaderboard!

• PTO Fundraiser: Yankee Candle – Runs from 9/5 through 9/19. More details in newsletter.

• Dress Down Day (Wednesday, 9/10): Families must pay the $10 fee prior to Wednesday. See newsletter for dress down guidelines.

• Patriot Day (Thursday, 9/11): Students may wear red, white, and blue tops with uniform bottoms.

• FAST PM 1 Testing – One more week to go! Please help your child prepare with a good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast.

Campus Safety & Office Hours

For everyone’s safety, all doors remain locked at all times.

• Office hours: 8:45 AM – 1:45 PM

• When visiting, buzz the office and show your ID at the camera by the door.

• Students who are picked up for early release must be picked up by 1:45 PM

• For assistance outside these hours, please call 561-767-4700.

Staff Shout-Outs!

Take a moment to recognize a staff member by filling out the formin our newsletter. Your shout-outs are featured in our weekly staff newsletter—we love celebrating our amazing team!

Thank you for being such an essential part of our school community. Together, we create a safe, welcoming, and successful environment for every Franklin student. We’re looking forward to another amazing week ahead!

With appreciation,

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

We invite you to recognize the hard work and dedication of our amazing Franklin staff! Please fill out the form above to give a shout-out to a staff member who has made a positive impact on your child’s education. Your kind words help celebrate our team and inspire them to keep making a difference.

Thank you for partnering with us and helping us honor the incredible work of our staff!

September IXL Challenge

We are excited to kick off our September IXL Challenge across all Franklin campuses! This is a fun way to keep students engaged and motivated while building important skills on IXL.

The challenge will run weekly throughout September, tracking the number of questions completed by students. Leaderboards will be updated each week so families and students can follow along and celebrate progress!

Weekly Challenge Dates:

• Week 1: September 1–7

• Week 2: September 8–14

• Week 3: September 15–21

• Week 4: September 22–28

Let’s strive to win these weekly challenges! Encourage your child to set a goal, stay consistent, and celebrate their progress each week. Every question answered brings us closer to the top of the leaderboard—let’s show what our campus can do!

This week, our students are diving into reading and comprehension with books like The Important Book! Bring the fun home with a “Mystery Bag Game.” Fill a bag with household items, give your child three clues to describe each one, and let them guess what’s inside. You can also take a “noticing walk” around your neighborhood—see who can spot the most interesting details! These simple games spark curiosity, grow vocabulary, and make learning feel like play.

AM Carline Reminder:

We have a lot of families dropping off in the morning, please pull all the way up in the carline. Staff members are available throughout the entire line to assist students safely and efficiently. Please make sure your child is ready to exit the vehicle upon arrival. If they are not ready, we will ask you to pull all the way up to the start of the carline.

We also ask that you do not park and walk into the school unless you are volunteering for service hours or attending a parent meeting. Please do not back into the carline, as this slows down traffic.

Our goal is to get as many cars through as smoothly, safely, and orderly as possible. Thank you for your cooperation!

PM Carline Reminder:

For the safety of everyone involved and to prevent traffic congestion that can lead to accidents, we kindly request that you do not park your vehicles on Military Trail or Miner Road during dismissal times.

We understand that waiting can sometimes be inconvenient, but we encourage you to plan your arrival between 2:20 PM and 2:35 PM for elementary students and 3:20-3:35 for middle school students. This will not only reduce your wait time but also contribute to a safer and more organized dismissal process.Please pull all the way up when in carline. This will help the wait time for all families in carline.

Please be aware that the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) has informed us that they will be issuing fines to individuals who park on Military Trail and Miner Road. We want to avoid any unnecessary fines and, more importantly, prioritize the safety of our school community.

Your cooperation in following these parking guidelines is greatly appreciated, as it ensures the well-being of all our students and families. Together, we can create a safer and more efficient dismissal experience.

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.

State F.A.S.T testing began on 8/27. Please ensure that your child is getting a good night's rest and eats a good breakfast the morning of their test.

The testing schedule is as follows:

9/8 - Grades 1 & 5 Math

9/9 - Grades 2 & 3 Math

9/10 - Grades K & 4 Math

9/11 - Grade K ELA

The make-up window will be from 9/15 - 9/26.

Franklin Academy participates in the National School Lunch Program and free or reduced pricing will be available for those that meet the guidelines.

Apply Now for the 2025-2026 School Year!

If you already applied online for Free & Reduced Lunch Meal Benefits and have application status questions, please email lunch@franklin-academy.org

Franklin Academy participa en el programa nacional de almuerzos escolares y los precios gratuitos o reducidos estarán disponibles para aquellos que cumplan con las pautas.

¡Aplica Ya Para el Año Escolar 2025-2026!

Si ya ha presentado su solicitud en línea para obtener beneficios de comidas gratis y reducidas y tiene preguntas sobre el estado de la solicitud, envíe un correoelectrónico a lunch@franklin-academy.org

Aplike Kounye a pou Ane Lekòl 2025-2026!

Inscreva-se agora para o ano letivo 2025-2026!

Sep 05-Sep 19-Yankee Candle Fundraiser

Sep 10-Dress Down Day

Sep 11-PATRIOT DAY - Student may wear Red, White and blue top with uniform bottoms

Sep 12-Interim Report Cards Issued

Sep 18-Annual Title I Meeting

Sep 23-No School / Offices Open

Sep 24-Dessert with Admin (Virtual Meeting)

Sep 30-Hispanic Heritage Dress Down Day

Oct 02-No School / Offices Closed

Oct 06-Oct 18-Fall Book Fair

Learner Profile Spotlight: Courageous

This month, we’re focusing on being Courageous. Students are learning that being courageous doesn’t just mean being brave in big moments—it also means trying new things, standing up for what’s right, and sharing ideas even when it feels a little scary. Ask your child how they showed courage at school this week!

Welcome to the IB PYP!

We are excited to begin another year in the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP). The PYP is all about helping students become lifelong learners who are curious, caring, and globally minded. Instead of just memorizing facts, students are encouraged to ask questions, think deeply, and make real-world connections.

Current Units of Inquiry

A Unit of Inquiry is how students in the IB PYP explore big ideas. Instead of learning subjects separately, students investigate a theme that connects subjects like reading, science, social studies, and art. They ask questions, research, and create projects to make real-world connections. Each unit helps children become curious thinkers, problem-solvers, and lifelong learners.

Did You Know?

• The IB PYP is taught in over 100 countries around the world.
• Students are encouraged to take action—whether big or small—based on what they learn.
• The goal of the PYP is to develop not only strong academics but also strong character.

Inquiry at Home Challenge

This Month’s Question:
“If you could change one thing in the world to make life better for others, what would it be?”
Talk about this as a family and share your child’s ideas with us—we’d love to celebrate their thinking!

💬 Quote of the Month

"I was courageous when I tried something new, even though I wasn’t sure I’d be good at it." – A PYP 3 Student

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

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

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Franklin Academy, Boynton Beach Campus

Building Better People Every Day

7882 South Military Trail, Boynton Beach, FL 33463

561-767-4700

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