The Latest from L'Etoile

Dear FABB Families,

Happy Fall, Y’all!

Can someone please explain how we are already talking about the end of Quarter 1?! It feels like we were just welcoming everyone back to school, and here we are heading into October! Quarter 2 begins October 13, and we are incredibly proud of the learning, growth, and school spirit we have seen from our students so far this year.

There is A LOT happening at FABB over the next few weeks, so please take a few minutes to read this week’s newsletter from beginning to end—you won’t want to miss anything!

Our PTO No Sale Fundraiser is underway! No wrapping paper, no cookie dough, no products to deliver—just an opportunity to directly support our students, programs, and school. The donation link and information are included in the newsletter.

YEARBOOK REMINDER: Our yearbook sale ends next week, so don’t miss your opportunity to order! This year’s yearbook is $45 and will capture all those memories we’re making throughout the 2026–2027 school year.

October is going to be FABBulous! We have Fall Into Spirit Week October 5–9, the Book Fair October 5–15, our Fall Into Spirit Quarter 1 Behavior Celebration Pep Rally on October 9, no school/Teacher Planning on October 12, Dress Down Day on October 14, and our Fall Festival on October 17. Fall Picture Day/Yearbook Picture Day is October 19, report cards are issued October 23, and Coffee with Admin is October 28.

Tutoring is coming soon to Franklin Academy! Stay tuned—more information about tutoring opportunities, schedules, and registration will be shared soon

Are you receiving our text messages? If not, please take a moment to opt in! Simply text “YES” to 79041 so you don’t miss important school updates, reminders, weather dismissal notifications, and other time-sensitive information.

A few additional reminders: Every Minute Matters, so please continue helping us by getting students to school on time and picking them up promptly. Elementary students must be in class by 7:30 AM and Middle School students by 8:30 AM. Also, please remember that spray products—including body sprays, perfume/cologne, body mist, spray sanitizer, and aerosols—should remain at home due to allergies and respiratory sensitivities.

Finally, there are so many great things happening inside our classrooms! From our 7th Grade STEM students using the Engineering Design Process to our elementary students celebrating International Dot Day, our students continue to create, collaborate, take risks, and grow.

Thank you, as always, for your continued partnership and support. We have had a wonderful start to the year, and we are excited to finish Quarter 1 strong and keep Growing Greatness Together!

Have a wonderful weekend, FABB Family!

All the Best,

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

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 05-Oct 09-FTE Week

Oct 12- No School/ Teacher Planning

Oct 13- Start of 2nd Quarter

Oct 14- Dress Down Day

Oct 19-Fall Pictures Day (Yearbook Picture)

Oct 23-Report Cards Issued

Oct 28-Cofee with Admin

Nov 03-No School/ Teacher Planning

Nov 11-No School / Offices Closed

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!

It’s time for our 8th graders to start thinking about high school and future career opportunities! As you begin exploring options together, here are two important dates to put on your calendar.

🏫 Showcase of Schools | October 6, 2026
The annual Showcase of Schools will be held on Tuesday, October 6, from 4:00–8:00 PM at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center. Families can meet representatives from Palm Beach County Choice schools, ask questions, and gather information about high school programs and opportunities. Admission and parking are FREE!

📝 Choice Program Applications | October 8–December 4, 2026
Applications for 2027–2028 Choice Programs will be open from October 8 through December 4, 2026. December 4 is the final deadline for ALL programs, so we encourage families to begin the process early.

To apply, visit My PB Choice Application and create your parent account. Applicants will need a Palm Beach County Student ID number to submit an application. Students residing in neighboring counties are also welcome to apply.

High school will be here before we know it—now is the perfect time to start exploring the possibilities!

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!

Dear IB Families,

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme encourages students to become curious, reflective, open-minded, principled, and courageous learners. This September, we are focusing on the IB Learner Profile attribute Courageous.

What Does It Mean to Be Courageous?

Courageous learners are willing to step outside their comfort zones, try new things, ask questions, and persevere when learning becomes challenging. They understand that mistakes are a natural part of learning and are willing to take thoughtful, responsible risks.

Courage does not mean being fearless. It means moving forward even when we feel nervous or uncertain.

How Can Families Support IB at Home?

Families can help children develop courage through everyday experiences:

🌟 Try Something New: Encourage your child to explore a new activity, food, skill, or experience. Ask, “What did you learn from trying?”

💬 Celebrate Questions: Remind your child that asking questions is a strength. Encourage them to wonder, explore, and seek answers.

🧠 Embrace Mistakes: When something doesn't go as planned, ask, “What did you learn?” or “What could you try differently next time?”

❤️ Model Courage: Let your child see you try new things, admit mistakes, and face challenges with a positive attitude.

🌎 Encourage Responsible Risk-Taking: Give your child opportunities to make appropriate choices, solve problems, and become more independent.

September Family Courage Challenge

Choose one courageous action each week as a family. Try something new, ask for help, speak up respectfully, make a new friend, or try again after a mistake.

At the end of the week, ask:

What did you try? What did you learn? How did you feel?

A Message from Mrs. Kucine

I am thrilled to begin a new year of IB learning with our Franklin Academy Boynton Beach elementary community! Together, we will help our students grow as confident, thoughtful, and courageous learners who are ready to make a positive difference in their school and global community.

Thank you for partnering with us!

Mr. Colbert’s 7th Grade STEM elective students put their engineering skills to the test using the Engineering Design Process to design and construct spaghetti and marshmallow structures! 🍝🏗️

Students worked both independently and collaboratively to plan, create, problem-solve, and improve their designs. The results were amazing, with our 7th grade “engineers” successfully creating structures that met the challenge criteria!

On Tuesday September 15th, the Boynton Beach Campus celebrated International Dot Day—a day to embrace creativity, courage, and the power of making our mark! From colorful dots to creative activities, our students discovered that even the smallest dot can be the beginning of something amazing.

Be brave. Be creative. Make your mark! 🌟

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:

Did you know you can translate this newsletter into many different languages? Simply scroll to the top of the newsletter and click the "Translate" button. Choose your preferred language from the drop-down menu, and the entire newsletter will be translated instantly!

Spanish:
¿Sabía que puede traducir este boletín a muchos idiomas diferentes? Simplemente, desplácese hasta la parte superior del boletín y haga clic en el botón "Translate" (Traducir). Elija su idioma preferido del menú desplegable, ¡y todo el boletín se traducirá al instante!

Creole:
Èske w te konnen ou ka tradui bilten sa a nan plizyè lang diferan? Senpleman, ale nan tèt bilten an epi klike sou bouton "Translate" (Tradui). Chwazi lang ou prefere a nan meni ki desann, epi tout bilten an ap tradui imedyatman!

Português:
Você sabia que pode traduzir este boletim informativo para vários idiomas? Basta rolar até o topo do boletim e clicar no botão "Traduzir". Escolha seu idioma preferido no menu suspenso, e todo o boletim será traduzido instantaneamente!

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

letoile.alison@franklin-academy.org

bb.franklin-academy.org