• Cross Country Practice 3:15-4:45
  

• Cross Country Meet at Nooksack Valley Middle school 4:15
• PALS Meet Up Coffee & Used Uniform Sale 8am - Markell Hall - Outside if not raining

• Middle School - Electives schedule

• Robin Hall Free Dress Day - September 30th (due to picture day on the 24th)
• Cross Country Practice 3:15-4:45
• PALS Meet UP Coffee 3:00pm Robin Hall - PALS office

• Cross Country Practice 3:15-4:45
• TFA Parents Golf - Bellingham Golf and Country Club - By Reservation - Begins at 2:00

• Book Fair - October 4-8
• Read-A-Thon - October 8-22
• No School Teacher In Service Day - October 25th
• Girls Basketball Begins - October 26th

Uniform and PE shirt information

Please note that PE shirts are sold via PALS and must be purchased one of two ways:

- In person, during uniform shop hours (Tuesdays from 8-8:30am).

- Online at: https://tfa-pals-store.square.site/

Our online shop also includes Spirit Wear and a limited amount of new uniform items. We hope to have more new items for sale soon.

Note that due to variations in sizing and item condition, used uniform items are not sold online.

Please allow 72 hours for fulfillment and delivery of online orders. Purchased items will be delivered to your child's classroom or advisory teacher, for your child to bring home.

If you need help or have questions about items in the uniform shop, please email uniforms@thefranklin.academy

Stephanie Fox our Athletic Director is looking for coaches. She said, " I would love to find an interested parent/relative who might fit the job for the following Head or Assistant Coaching positions."

Girls Basketball- Oct. 25th- Dec. 10th

Boys Basketball- Nov. 29th- Jan. 28th

Girls Volleyball- Jan. 31st- Mar. 18th

If you are interested, please contact Stephanie directly: sfox@thefranklin.academy

This one week event is an opportunity for students of all ages to build their home libraries, buy books for their classroom, and further their love of reading. As always, all purchases benefit our school.

The fair will be before school (7:45-8:30) and after school (2:45-3:45) on October 4-8 in the Markell Hall chapel. Families will enter and leave using the E Victor street doors to reduce risk, and of course, masks are required.

If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop online at our school’s Virtual Book Fair. All

orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25.

Your online orders will also benefit our school.

Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and

online shopping: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=stpaulsacademylwrcamp1

Additionally, here is your chance to get in some fun volunteer hours! Co-chairs Treasure Samuel and Rachel Gulleson need help with set up, sales, and clean up. The sign up genius can be found here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c45a8ab2da5fa7-scholastic1

Happy Reading (and shopping!),

Treasure Samuel and Jennifer Snyder

Scholastic Book Fair

October 4-8

7:45-8:30 am

2:45-3:45 pm

Markell Hall chapel

What is a car’s favorite genre?

Auto-biography.

How to Order Student Picture Packets: Orders will be placed online. The pre-pay order for The Franklin Academy Original Day is now live! Click the link to order now: View Event Use, Event Code: 71LQ7

Must pre-order by: 09/27/2021 - We are excited to announce that photo packages will be mailed directly to your home address this year! If you have any questions regarding photos please contact Professional School Imaging directly, not the school office. Thank you!

All Franklin Academy students and staff will have their individual pictures taken whether or not a packet is purchased, this is for our student files.

Retakes will be at Markell Hall on Thursday, October 14th.

Studio Contact Information

Professional School Imaging

sales@professionalschoolimaging.com

(360) 815-3202

Robin Hall - Preschool - 1st Grade

Markell Hall - 2nd Grade - 8th Grade

The school parking lot is busier than ever! Spaces are scarce during peak times, so secure your front row parking spot for the 2021-2022 school year now! No more worries about rain ruining homework projects or kids running into traffic.

Your package includes:

• One VIP parking space in front of the Franklin Academy's Robin Hall or Markell Hall for the 2020-2021 school year
• "Reserved Parking" sign customized with your name to mark your space.

The special auction is two weeks away to register click on the box below:

Ms. Bre Harris our Middle School Science Specialist shared this:

"In the first couple weeks of Astronomy, we have been learning about the importance of robotic arms in space exploration. Students made their own 'robotic arms' out of meters sticks, tape, popsicle sticks, spoons, and string. Then, they tested their designs by trying to capture a satellite in orbit (toilet paper roll hanging from the ceiling) and completing various tasks, such as putting the roll in a bucket, through a loop, and on a pencil. They did a great job working together and coming up with some unique designs!"

Ms. Dizon shared this:

"After reading the book “Ten Apples Up On Top!”, each student (pretending to be engineers) set out to build the tallest apple structure from apple cubes and toothpicks. First attempt wouldn’t stand. They analyzed and discussed what to do so the structure would stand. It was decided to build the bottom part first and then keep building. We then used a ruler to measure the tallest structure. They also counted how many toothpicks and apple cubes they used to build the structure."

"Our second cross country meet we had in Blaine yesterday. There were 5 girls teams and 5 boys teams: Franklin, Meridian, Vista, Blaine, and Lynden. Our girls got 4th and our boys got 1st (same as our first meet). While our times were a little slower because of it being a tougher course, our athletes performed phenomenally! We put more of a focus on the place they got instead of their time due to the difficulty of the course, and most of our athletes got the same place or better!

Some honorable mentions are (girls) Adelle O. 4th place, Grace D. 9th place, (boys) Lassen R. 6th, Sean L. 7th, Van M. 9th, and Odin O. 10th."

Ms. Bre Harris shared this:

1) Contains your name

2) Shows your favorite part about school

3) Shows 2 of your hobbies/interests
4) Freestanding

5) Can fold into a binder

6) Contains 1 moving part

In our second week of Makerspace, we put our building skills to test with various rounds of paper building contests."

In middle school Wednesday means elective day! Below is the description and some photos from Sra. Smith's class in action.

Piñatas are fun and festive for all seasons. In this elective you and a partner will learn how to craft and design a paper mache piñata. This can be completed in 5 easy steps. From strawberries to the more traditional 7-coned star, you will use your imagination and hands to create your masterpiece! In this elective you will also learn the history of the piñata and how it came to be a centerpiece of Mexican celebrations.

They built the structure this week. I cannot wait to see the final Piñatas.

ONLY TWO SPOTS LEFT!

Join TFA dads Tom Jentz and Blaise Bucsko for a fun day on the links!

October 1st starting at 2:30 PM through dinner you will get a chance to play at Bellingham Golf and Country Club with other parents of Franklin Academy students! Club members and non members are welcome!

The cost is free to members and $50 for non members.

Space is limited to 16 golfers to sign up by clicking below today!

After you finish your round of golf head to the clubhouse for a bite to eat.

Website: https://thefranklin.academy/
Location: 1509 East Victor Street, Bellingham, WA, USA
Phone: (360) 733-1750
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FranklinAcademyBellingham/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel&eid=ARBJZqnuWM2fzJSJOXO6X6qVO60w_ijnQdCgtmUFYZCSwnd0NO7wI_Jgq5_odVo2A3bLV76Yg91UH5TB

Melanie Hurley, Associate Head of School: mhurley@thefranklin.academy

Dawn Regier, Administrative Assistant, dregier@thefranklin.academy

Rachel Lee, Administrative Assistant, rlee@thefranklin.academy

Natalie Bennett, Admissions Director, nbennett@thefranklin.academy

PALS (Parents Actively Lending Support) pals@thefranklin.academy