The Latest from L'Etoile

Dear Franklin Academy Families,

What an exciting week at Franklin Academy! As we continue Growing Greatness Together, there is so much to celebrate and even more to look forward to!

GOOD LUCK TO OUR VOLLEYBALL AND FLAG FOOTBALL TEAMS!

Today is a BIG day for our FABBulous athletes! We are sending our best wishes to our Volleyball and Flag Football teams as they compete in their championship games! Both teams have had outstanding seasons, earning the #1 seed heading into their championships!

We are incredibly proud of our student-athletes and coaches for their hard work, dedication, teamwork, and sportsmanship. You've already made Boynton Beach proud! Now let's bring home those championships! 🏐🏈🏆

TECH IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL – TITLE I FAMILY NIGHT!

Join us on Tuesday, October 27th, from 6:00–7:00 PM for an informative and interactive evening designed to help families confidently navigate the digital tools that support student learning!

Our campus experts will guide you through PowerSchool, Clever, Google Classroom, and more! You'll have opportunities to ask questions, explore these resources, and learn helpful tips for supporting your child at home.

🍪 Sweet treats will be provided!

Families will earn one service hour for attending!

Please RSVP by Sunday, October 25th, so we can have your child's Clever badge ready for you to use during our hands-on session. We hope to see you there!

IXL CHALLENGE – THE FINAL COUNTDOWN IS ON!

FABB Family, WE NEED YOU! We are currently in 2nd PLACE out of all 6 Franklin Academy campuses, and with just 7 DAYS REMAINING, the race for first place is heating up!

Every skill mastered brings us closer to that #1 spot!

🎉 THE REWARD? If Boynton Beach finishes in FIRST PLACE, EVERY student earns a FREE Dress Down Pass for Friday, November 6th!

Let's encourage our students to keep practicing, mastering skills, and giving their very best during these final days!

💛💙 7 DAYS. 6 CAMPUSES. 1 CHAMPION. LET'S BRING HOME THE WIN! 💙💛

A HUGE thank-you to all our Franklin families who joined us for our Fall Festival on Saturday, October 17th! It was wonderful seeing our school community come together for a day filled with laughter, excitement, and unforgettable family memories!

💙💛 A SPECIAL SHOUT-OUT to our AMAZING PTO for their hard work, dedication, and countless hours spent planning and organizing such a successful event! Your commitment to bringing our Franklin Family together truly makes a difference, and we are so grateful for everything you do!

As we begin planning for next year, we would love your feedback. Please take a few moments to complete our Fall Festival Family Feedback Survey, linked below in this newsletter. Your input helps us continue making our school events even better!

LOOKING AHEAD!

We have several exciting events coming up:

• October 23: First Quarter Report Cards Issued

• October 27: Title I Family Night – Tech It to the Next Level! (6:00–7:00 PM)

• October 28: Coffee with Administration

• October 30: Storybook Character Parade

• November 10: Donuts with Veterans- please register

As always, thank you for your continued support, involvement, and partnership. Whether you're cheering on our athletes, encouraging your child to master another IXL skill, or joining us for a school event, YOU are an important part of what makes our Franklin Family so special!

Together, we are Growing Greatness Together, one student, one success, and one celebration at a time!

Have a wonderful weekend!

All the Best,

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

Thank you to all our FABBulous families who joined us for our Fall Festival on Saturday, October 17th!

We hope you enjoyed a wonderful day of family fun, laughter, and community spirit! As we continue Growing Greatness Together, we would love to hear your thoughts about this year's event.

Your feedback will help us make future Fall Festivals even better! Please click below and complete the short survey!

As we enter the season of thankfulness, it's the perfect time to recognize our amazing Franklin Academy staff!

THANK YOU to our families who submitted over 20 FABBulous Shout-Outs this week! Your kind words truly make a difference and bring smiles to our staff!

Has someone on our campus gone above and beyond for your child? We'd love to hear about it!

🌟 Send a FABBulous Shout-Out and help us spread gratitude and appreciation throughout our Franklin Family! A little kindness goes a long way! 💙💛

We're in 2nd PLACE out of all 6 Franklin Academy campuses, and the clock is ticking! ⏰🔥

With ONLY 7 DAYS LEFT in our October IXL Challenge, it's time to give it EVERYTHING we've got! Every skill mastered brings us one step closer to that #1 SPOT! 🥇

🎉 WHAT'S AT STAKE? 🎉

If Boynton Beach finishes in 1st PLACE, EVERY student earns a FREE DRESS DOWN PASS for Friday, November 6th! 👕🎉

Let's make these final days count! Keep practicing, keep mastering those skills, and let's show everyone what our FABBulous students can accomplish!

💛💙 7 DAYS. 6 CAMPUSES. 1 CHAMPION. LET'S BRING HOME THE WIN, BOYNTON BEACH! 💙💛

It's time to start planning for high school! The School District of Palm Beach County's Choice and Career Options Application is officially OPEN!

Important Dates:

• Application Window: October 8 – December 4, 2026

• Application Deadline: December 4, 2026

• Student ID Requests: September 8 – December 4, 2026

Important Reminders:

• A Palm Beach County School District Student ID number is required to submit an application.

• Families with existing accounts should carefully review and verify their student's information before applying.

• Be sure to follow all instructions provided in the application portal.

Don't miss this opportunity to explore exciting high school programs and pathways for your child's future!

Questions? Contact the Department of Choice and Career Options at choice@palmbeachschools.org.

💙💛 Your High School Journey Starts Here!

As a friendly reminder, students should not bring or carry medications at school, including inhalers, unless the appropriate physician authorization and parent consent forms are on file with our Health Office.

If your child requires an inhaler or any other medication during the school day, please make sure all required documentation has been submitted to our school nurse. This allows us to ensure your child has safe and appropriate access to their medication when needed.

We appreciate your partnership in helping us follow school health procedures and, most importantly, keep all of our students safe and healthy.

Thank you for your continued support!

Our morning carline is running well, and we appreciate everyone’s cooperation in helping us keep things moving!

Want to get in and out even quicker? Consider arriving between 7:00–7:15 a.m. There is typically little to no line during this time. We usually begin seeing traffic back up around 7:20 a.m., just 10 minutes before school begins.

Drop off a little earlier and give your child time to enjoy breakfast, connect with friends, and start the day without feeling rushed!

Thank you for helping us keep mornings running smoothly! 💚

Oct 23-Report Cards Issued

Oct 27- Title I Meeting 6pm-7pm

Oct 28-Cofee with Admin

Nov 03-No School/ Teacher Planning

Nov 11-No School / Offices Closed

Nov 13-Interim Report Cards Issued

Nov 17-Dessert with Admin

Nov 18-Dress Down Day

Nov 23-Nov 27-No School / Offices Closed

Dec 07-Fall Make-Up Picture Day

Dec 09-Dress Down Day

Join us on Tuesday, October 27th, from 6:00–7:00 PM for an informative and interactive evening!

Connect with fellow Franklin families and learn from our campus experts as they guide you through the digital tools that support your child's learning and success.

We'll explore PowerSchool, Clever, Google Classroom, and more, sharing helpful tips and answering your questions so you can confidently navigate these important resources. Sweet treats will be provided to make our evening of learning even sweeter!

Please register below to reserve your spot! Earn a service hour for attending! Please RSVP by Sunday, October 25th.

Join us on Tuesday, October 27th, from 6:00–7:00 PM for an informative and interactive evening!

Connect with fellow Franklin families and learn from our campus experts as they guide you through the digital tools that support your child's learning and success.

We'll explore PowerSchool, Clever, Google Classroom, and more, sharing helpful tips and answering your questions so you can confidently navigate these important resources. Sweet treats will be provided to make our evening of learning even sweeter!

Please register below to reserve your spot! Earn a service hour for attending! Please RSVP by Sunday, October 25th.

At Franklin Academy, we believe in recognizing and celebrating our students for making positive choices and demonstrating the values that make our school community strong. At the end of each quarter, students have the opportunity to participate in a Quarterly Celebration recognizing positive behavior, responsibility, and respect throughout the quarter.

We want to remind families of the eligibility expectations for our Quarterly Celebrations. Students who complete the quarter without receiving a detention or suspension will be eligible to participate.

We also want to remind our students that every new quarter is a fresh start! All students begin each quarter with a clean slate and a new opportunity to make positive choices and work toward participating in the next Quarterly Celebration.

These celebrations are about more than just having fun. They allow us to recognize students who consistently demonstrate good decision-making, responsibility, self-discipline, and respect for others.

We encourage families to continue these conversations at home by reminding students to think before they act, make positive choices, and take responsibility for their actions. Together, we can reinforce our K.I.T.E.S. core values—Kindness, Integrity, Tenacity, Enthusiasm, and Safety—and help our students continue to grow into responsible, respectful, and successful individuals.

We look forward to celebrating our students and their accomplishments each quarter. Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we continue Growing Greatness Together!

Our annual Spelling Bee will begin next month! Round 1 will take place in all Grade 3-8 classrooms. Parents of students who advance from Rounds 1 and 2 will be notified directly. We can't wait to see our students showcase their spelling skills and wish all participants the best of luck!

For the health and safety of our students and staff, students should not bring or use spray products on campus, including body spray, perfume/cologne, body mist, spray hand sanitizer, aerosol products, or similar items.

These products can cause significant reactions for individuals with allergies, asthma, respiratory concerns, or other sensitivities. Please speak with your child and remind them that spray products should remain at home.

Students who do not follow this expectation may receive appropriate consequences in accordance with school procedures.

Thank you for partnering with us to keep Franklin Academy safe and healthy for everyone! 💚

Why wait until the end of the school year to stress about service hours?

Get an early start on your 2026–27 service hours right now and cross one more thing off your family’s to-do list!

Service hours for the new school year are already open. There are plenty of great ways to get involved, lend a hand, and support Franklin Academy today.

Ready to get started? Log in to the Raptor Volunteer portal to view upcoming opportunities.

https://apps.raptortech.com/.../MTMxMjpWb2x1bnRlZXI6ZW4tVVM=

Get your 8 hours done early! Future you will thank you!

As we settle into a new school year, we are continuing to explore the IB Learner Profile and the qualities that help our students become thoughtful, curious, and caring members of their communities.

This month, we are focusing on being Open-Minded.

Open-minded learners understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, while also being willing to consider the perspectives, values, and traditions of others. They recognize that there is more than one way to see a situation, solve a problem, or understand the world.

Being open-minded does not mean that we have to agree with everyone. Instead, it means being willing to listen, ask questions, learn from others, and consider ideas that may be different from our own.

What Does Open-Mindedness Look Like?

An open-minded learner might:

• Listen carefully when someone has a different opinion.

• Ask questions to better understand another person's perspective.

• Try something new, even when it feels unfamiliar.

• Appreciate different cultures, traditions, languages, and experiences.

• Consider another way of solving a problem.

• Say, "I hadn't thought about it that way before."

• Be willing to change their thinking when they learn something new.

How Can Families Support Open-Mindedness at Home?

There are many simple ways to nurture open-mindedness in everyday family life.

1. Encourage Curiosity

When your child encounters something unfamiliar, encourage them to ask questions rather than make assumptions.

Try asking:

"I wonder why they do it that way?"

"What could we learn about this?"

"What questions do you have?"

Curiosity helps children approach differences with interest rather than judgment.

2. Talk About Different Perspectives

When reading a book, watching a movie, or discussing something that happened during the day, ask your child to consider how another person might feel or think.

You might ask:

"How do you think that person saw the situation?"

"What might their point of view be?"

"Could there be another way to understand what happened?"

3. Try Something New Together

Open-mindedness grows when children have opportunities to experience the unfamiliar.

Try a new food, listen to music from another culture, visit a cultural event, learn a few words in another language, explore a new place, or read a story about a family whose experiences are different from your own.

The goal isn't simply to "try something different," but to approach the experience with genuine curiosity and respect.

4. Model Open-Mindedness

Children learn a great deal by watching the adults around them. Let your child hear you say things such as:

"That's different from what I'm used to. I'd like to learn more."

"I hadn't considered that perspective."

"I may have been wrong about that."

"Let's find out more before we make a decision."

Showing that adults can listen, learn, and change their minds sends a powerful message.

5. Make Room for Healthy Disagreement

Family conversations don't always have to end with everyone agreeing. Encourage your child to express their ideas respectfully while listening to others.

Remind them that we can disagree with an idea while still respecting the person who holds it.

A Family Challenge for October

Choose one "new perspective" to explore together this month.

It could be a book, a conversation, a new tradition, a different point of view, a new activity, or an experience outside your family's usual routine.

Afterward, ask:

"What did we learn?"

"Did anything surprise us?"

"Did our thinking change?"

Small moments of curiosity and reflection can help children develop a lifelong habit of looking at the world with openness.

This Month's IB Question

How can I be curious about perspectives that are different from my own?

Together, we can help our children become learners who are not only knowledgeable, but also willing to listen, learn, and see the world through many different lenses.

Happy October, and happy exploring!

Our FABBulous Kindergarten and PYP 1 students celebrated their 50th Day of School in true 1950s style! From poodle skirts and slicked-back hair to fun-filled classroom activities, our youngest learners stepped back in time while celebrating 50 amazing days of learning, laughter, and growth!

Our Franklin Academy Boynton Beach students and staff came together to celebrate Unity Day 2026! Through meaningful activities and acts of kindness, we reinforced the importance of acceptance, inclusion, and treating others with respect.

At Franklin Academy, we believe everyone deserves to feel welcomed, valued, respected, and included! Unity Day was a wonderful reminder that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a BIG

Attendance Matters! Beginning Monday, August 31, 2026, Franklin Academy will begin consistently entering tardies and late pickups.

Please review the following important times and expectations:

⏰ Tardies:

Students must be in their classroom by the designated time to be considered on time.

• Elementary (PYP): Students must be in their classroom by 7:30 AM. Students arriving after 7:30 AM will be marked tardy.
• Middle School: Students must be in their classroom by 8:30 AM. Students arriving after 8:30 AM will be marked tardy.

🚗 Late Pickup:

Students will be considered a late pickup if they are picked up after the designated dismissal time.

• Elementary (PYP): After 2:45 PM
• Middle School: After 3:45 PM

Parents/guardians will receive a warning for the first late pickup.

After the first warning, a late pickup fee of $1.00 per minute, per child will apply.

For example:

• 2:46 PM pickup = $1.00 per child
• 2:50 PM pickup = $5.00 per child

We understand that unexpected circumstances can happen. However, consistent attendance and timely arrival and dismissal are important to ensuring that our students receive every minute of instructional time and that dismissal procedures run smoothly.

Every tardy. Every early check-out. Every absence. Every minute counts.

Thank you for your continued partnership and for helping us Grow Greatness Together!

As we continue working together to keep dismissal safe and efficient, please remember that arriving as early as 1:00 PM creates a safety concern, particularly when vehicles begin double parking and blocking Miner Road. Please avoid arriving excessively early and never block or impede traffic while waiting for carline.

Please also remember that parking on the roadway near or around the Allstate building is not permitted. This property does not belong to Franklin Academy, and PBSO may issue citations to vehicles parked in these areas. Families may not park there and walk onto campus to pick up students, including registered walkers.

A few additional reminders: DashPass and a Franklin Academy carline placard are required for carline pickup. Students should enter and exit on the passenger side, parents should remain in their vehicles, and all directions from carline staff should be followed.

Please share these expectations with anyone who picks up your child. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work together to keep our students, staff, and families safe! 💚

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 contact

Family Tech Guide

Power School/Clever: If you are experiencing difficulties with your Power School account or Clever, please contact Ms. I. Rodriguez at Rodriguez.Icelsa@franklin-academy.org

English:

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

Office Hours: 8:45 AM - 1:45 PM

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

Phone Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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 2026-27 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.

¡Solicite ahora la inscripción para el año escolar 2026-27!

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

What's on the menu?

Connecting to your online lunch account. for snacks and ice cream.

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

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