July 19, 2026

What a great week, it was AMAZING seeing almost 300 families visit us for Business Day! Great energy having students and families back on campus. PTO has also prepared our calendar of events for the school year; scroll down to the PTO corner to check it out! We also shared the New Family Orientation, Meet & Greet and Open House schedules, see flyers below!

While at Business Day, many families took the time to complete the lunch application, we have about 500 completed which means 500 service hours coming as well. As we announced last week, you will earn a service hour for completing the form. National School Lunch Applications: Action Required: Please take a moment to apply, this application supports the data for determining our Title I status each school year which is an additional grant for our school ($300,00-$450,000).

English 26-27 Application:

https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/DistrictRedirect/FLORIDACF_FL?langid=1

Spanish 26-27 Application:

https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/DistrictRedirect/FLORIDACF_FL?langid=2

This year you will EARN AN EXTRA HOUR for completing the lunch application as well. This grant is very important to us as it provides our campus with extra funding. This funding helps with retaining our classroom assistants and technology support platforms for our students, for example. If you already completed the form, as we sent out the link in last week's newsletter, please send proof in an email along with your child's name, your family Service Hour ID# and your full name as well.

gonzalez.nancy@franklin-academy.org conatser.amy@franklin-academy.org

As you prepare for school shopping before school starts, please review our uniform policy (see below for full uniform policy as stated in registration and campus handbook) which includes A BELT for all students from 2nd-8th wearing shorts or pants.

Also, for MYP (6th-8th), all water bottles must be CLEAR.

School Supply Kits- If school supply shopping is not on your agenda, you can order kits until 7/24!

Delivered to your child's classroom! See flyer below.

http://www.schoolreadysupplies.com/

The 25-26 FINAL SERVICE HOUR count is now live on your PowerSchool Portal. Over 80% of our families completed their EIGHT hours of service. ⭐

For those families that did not, reminder that your child will be restricted from participating in extracurricular activities (after school clubs, field trips, dances, sports, etc.). How do you remove your child from RESTRICTION? You must complete FOUR hours of service as soon as you can. You may contact Mr. Williams, our DSO, with all Service Hour inquires. Email is at the end of newsletter in the Who's who? section. Also, these families MUST complete the four hours by the end of the second quarter (January 4, 2027) or the child's seat will be released for the 27-28 school year. See flyer below for opportunities next week!

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.

Check out the Florida Future Chef 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.

• Navigate Curiosity: Fueling curiosity and helping students navigate new ideas.
• Build Connection: Building strong connections through professional learning teams.
• Create Flow: Creating a smooth flow for teachers to dive deeper into great lessons and collaboration.
• Find Growth and Meaning: Data analysis session for discussing progress with students and staff.

• Better Lessons: Teachers work together every Wednesday to plan engaging activities.
• Personal Focus: Regular data chats mean we track your child's specific growth.
• Strong Support: Teamwork ensures every classroom has high-quality instruction

8/05/26 New Family Orientation 7:45AM-8:25AM

8/05/26 Kinder Meet & Greet 8:30AM-9:00AM

8/05/26 2nd Grade Meet & Greet 9:15AM-9:45AM

8/05/26 1st Grade Meet & Greet 10:15AM-10:45AM

8/05/26 3rd Grade Meet & Greet 11:15AM-11:45AM

8/05/26 5th Grade Meet & Greet 12:15PM-12:45PM

8/05/26 4th Grade Meet & Greet 1:15PM-1:45PM

8/05/26 Year 1 (6th Grade) Orientation/Meet & Greet 2:15PM-3:00PM

8/06/26 Kinder KickStart 7:30AM-11:15AM - Flyer Below

8/06/26 Year 2 (7th Grade) Orientation/Meet & Greet 8:45AM-9:30AM

8/06/26 Year 3 (8th Grade) Orientation/Meet & Greet 2:15PM-3:00PM

8/07/26 Kinder KickStart 7:30AM-11:15AM

8/07/26 MYP Year 1 KickStart 8:30AM-12:15PM - Flyer Below

8/10/2026 First Day of School

Dress code guidelines specify appropriate school attire for normal school days. Franklin Academy reserves the right to interpret these guidelines and/or make changes during the school year. Students are expected to comply with these guidelines. If a student arrives without the proper uniform, they may be sent to the front office and will remain there until a parent/guardian brings the correct uniform.

Improperly fitted uniforms are considered a violation of the dress code, and students may not be allowed to attend class until appropriate clothing is provided. Offensive, immodest, or inappropriate attire, as deemed by the faculty, is not permitted. Torn or tattered clothing is also prohibited. All clothing should be labeled with the student's name. Parents/guardians of Kindergarten and first grade students are encouraged to leave an extra set of clothes in a labeled Ziploc bag in their child’s backpack in case of emergencies.

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 (form attached below) 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.

The group, through collaboration with the school administration, is organized for the

purpose of supporting the educational environment at Franklin Academy Charter School

by organizing fundraising efforts, events to benefit the school and its mission.

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; Ms. Conaster conatser.amy@franklin-academy.org

Attendance Inquiries: Ms. Conaster - attendance-cc@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

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/