NOVEMBER 16

At Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines K–8, protecting instructional time is one of our highest priorities. Every minute of the school day matters, and our students and teachers deserve a learning environment free from unnecessary interruptions.

We have experienced an increasing number of parents arriving throughout the school day to drop off items students have forgotten at home. While we understand that busy mornings sometimes result in forgotten belongings, these frequent deliveries disrupt school operations and take valuable time away from teaching and learning.

Effective immediately, the front office will no longer accept forgotten items for delivery to students during the school day.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Homework, assignments, and projects

• Shoes, uniforms, and other clothing items

• Backpacks, school supplies, and personal belongings

• Lunches, snacks, and other food deliveries

• Water bottles and beverages

Please note that breakfast and lunch are provided free of charge to all Franklin Academy students. Therefore, forgotten lunches do not require parent drop-offs. Students also have access to drinking water on campus.

Exceptions will be made only for essential health-related needs, including prescription eyeglasses, medication, medical supplies, and documented medical or dietary accommodations that require specific food or beverages. These situations must be coordinated through the school clinic or administration.

Additionally, our front office will not call classrooms or interrupt instructional time to notify students of forgotten items or arrange deliveries.

We ask families to establish a simple evening routine to ensure students arrive at school prepared with their assignments, uniforms, and other necessary belongings. These routines also help students develop independence, responsibility, and organizational skills.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in maintaining a safe, organized, and uninterrupted learning environment.

Our priority is simple: Protect instructional time. Support student learning.

Tickets are on sale for our performance of "Something Musical" at the Miramar Cultural Center on Wednesday, December. 2, 2026, at 6:30pm.

You can order your tickets through the QR Code, the link below or by visiting the Miramar Cultural Arts Center Ticket window. This year we have over 250 students performing!

Our Quarter 2 Clubs, for eligible students, began on Monday, November 2,

and will continue to be held until Thursday, December 17, 2026.

Parents and caregivers experiencing homelessness, as defined by the McKinney-Vento Act, are encouraged to contact Ms. Lissette Perez or Ms. Samantha Roberts for more information or assistance in completing a Student Housing Questionnaire (SHQ).
Through community partnerships, the McKinney-Vento Act helps connect eligible families with appropriate resources and support to meet their needs.

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Location: 18800 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
Phone: 954-703-2294

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