SEPTEMBER 28
2026
Please note that checks will no longer be accepted for Spirit Stick purchases. Wufoo is the only payment method available for purchasing a Spirit Stick.
The current online purchase price is $23.50.
Our first Spirit Stick Dress Down Day will be held on Monday, September 28, 2026. Students must have purchased a Spirit Stick to participate.
Thank you for your support and participation!
SLA is moving away from using Nutrislice for their online menu and onto LINQ.
Acees to Nutrislice deactivates on October 1 and will no longer display our menus after that.
- Daily, weekly, and monthly menus
- Access online and through a mobile app
- Allergen information
- Carb counts and nutrition details
- Multi-language translation
Below is a short user guide to walk you through finding and navigating the new menus:
As part of our school health services program, health screenings will be conducted throughout the end of September and during the month of October.
These screenings are conducted in accordance with the health services provided through Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) and the Florida School Health Services Program.
Depending on your child’s grade level, screenings may include:
• Vision screening
• Hearing screening
• Scoliosis screening
• Growth and development screening
The purpose of these screenings is to identify potential health concerns that may benefit from further evaluation by your child’s healthcare provider. A screening is not a diagnostic examination. If a screening indicates a possible concern, parents/guardians will be notified and may be advised to follow up with their child’s healthcare provider.
The scoliosis screening test is simple and can be performed in less than one minute. A trained screener will check your child’s back by observing it while your child is standing and bending forward. You will be contacted if there is any reason to have your child examined by their primary care provider.
To assure a view of the spine, we will request that students expose their backs during screening. Girls and boys will be screened separately. In an effort to provide comfort and privacy, it is recommended that girls wear a sports bra for the screening. This will also help in expediting the screening process.
These school health screenings are provided as part of the school health services plan established in accordance with Florida Statute 381.0056.
We appreciate your partnership in supporting your child’s health and well-being. If you have questions regarding the screenings or your child’s results, please contact the school clinic at clinic-ppk8@franklin-academy.org.
To ensure your child is eligible to appear in our school yearbook, please verify and update their media permission settings in PowerSchool using the Mid-Year Registration Updates (2026) form.
- Once you have logged in to your parent/guardian PowerSchool account, selected forms, and use the form to change your child's viedo/photo release.
Below is a screenshot of the section you will not to complete and submit:
The change will appear in your child's account once an administrator approves the edits made.
For assistance or questions, please contact Nicole Bandy at bandy.nicole@franklin-academy.org or 954-703-2294.
✏️ BOOSTERTHON AT A GLANCE
📅 Donating Has Began! Go Online and share!
🏃 Boosterthon Week: October 5–8, 2026
🌈 Fun Run/Color Run: October 8, 2026
🎯 School Financial Goal: $50,000
🏫 Funds Raised For: Awning Cooling Fans
🎊 HELP US REACH OUR GOAL!
We’re thrilled for this year’s fundraiser: our Franklin Academy Fun Run (K-5) and Color Run (MYP)! Our fundraising goal is to raise $50,000 for awning cooling fans to benefit our students at Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines K-8.
Why are we excited?
✅ Easy-to-use fundraising platform
✅ Character-building program
✅ Fitness celebration event for every student!
Families can gather donations through MyBooster.com by simply sharing your student’s page with friends and family. Every share makes a difference!
Students will also enjoy 'Global Kitchen Club,' an exciting character-building adventure where they'll learn important values through recipes and activities popular around the world.
Stay tuned for more details and follow us on social media for updates!
The initial Field Day shirt order has closed.
Any orders received at this time will be considered late and included in our next order.
📦 Please Note: Shirts included in the next order will arrive after Boosterthon.
💵 Payment: All checks must be made payable to Franklin Academy PTO in the exact amount of $20.00.
Get ready to show your school spirit! In celebration of our schoolwide theme, Set Sail, Conquer All, we are excited to announce our October Spirit Week, taking place October 5–9!
Important Dress Code Reminders:
Please help us ensure students enjoy a fun and safe Spirit Week. All outfits must be school-appropriate. No face coverings, toy weapons, leggings, bare midriffs, or excessively torn jeans are permitted.
When preparing to pickup students during MYP dismissal, all vehicles must display their child's current dismissal placard in the front window.
Not displaying the placard may result in a delay in picking up students during dismissal.
If you are contacting our Business Manager regarding Level 2 Background Screening/Fingerprinting , please use the link to schedule an appointment for Step 1 of the 2 Step process.
We kindly ask that you schedule only one appointment, as slots are limited, and this will ensure that everyone has an opportunity to select a convenient time.
- Parent Tutorials are available to review on our Franklin Academy website!
- The tutorials can be easily accessed from the campus homepage by clicking on the yellow question mark icon in the bottom right corner.
Franklin Academy - Pembroke Pines
Building Better People, Every Day
Website: Franklin Academy - Pembroke Pines
Location: 18800 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
Phone: 954-703-2294
Facebook: #Franklin Academy Charter
Instagram: @FranklinCharter
LinkedIn: Franklin Academy Charter Schools
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