OCTOBER 31

P E M B R O K E P I N E S K - 8

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Daylight Savings Time

The clocks are moving on again.

Their time and place contraire. To look upon their face again will leave you worse for ware.

For time has changed to light the day and keep us brighter for it.

In truth we took the time to chase it's hands around it's orbit.
By Trevor Mcleod

Event Information

TIME FALLS BACK THIS WEEKEND!

Daylight Saving Time ends at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, which means it's time to turn your clocks back
Standard time will remain in effect until March 8, when we'll "spring forward" and welcome longer evenings once again.
If you have clocks that don't update automatically, be sure to adjust them before bed. Have a wonderful weekend!

When?

Sunday, Nov 1, 2026, 02:00 AM

A C C E S S T O

E V E N T S C A L E N D A R

E V E N T S A T A G L A N C E

November's K-5 Character Counts! Pillar of Character is Citizenship!

“I try to be a part of the solution for myself and my community.”

November's Middle Years Programme International Baccalaureate's Learner Profile is Risk Taker!

“I like to try new things and ideas.”

F O R N O M I N A T E D S T U D E N T S

A T T E N D A N C E B Y I N V I T A T I O N O N L Y

ACCESS TO 2026-2027 BASKETBALL GAME SCHEDULE

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Our Quarter 1 clubs ended onThursday, October 29, 2026.

Quarter 2 clubs are scheduled to begin on Monday, November 2, 2026, and end on Thursday, December December 17, 2026, for eligible registered students.

Q2 Club Registration opened at 7pm on Friday, October 9, 2026, and closed on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 11:59pm.

ACCESS TO Q2 CLUB DESCRIPTIONS

Please contact Ms. Bovastro for questions about registration and payment for clubs

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Event Information

PARENT ACDEMY: FAST PROGRESS MONITORING

Join Us for the Parent Academy!

We invite all K–8 families to join us on Tuesday, November 4, at 6:00 PM for our Parent Academy, where we’ll explore F.A.S.T. Progress Monitoring and how it supports your child’s academic growth.

This 45-minute session will provide valuable insights into statewide testing and practical strategies you can use to support your student’s success at home.

A copy of the presentation will be shared via email after the event.
We look forward to seeing you there!

When?

Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026, 06:00 PM

As we prepare for our upcoming Veterans Day Celebration, we would like to honor the brave men and women in our Franklin family who have served or are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces.

Behind every uniform is a story of courage, sacrifice, and dedication to our country. We are deeply grateful for those who have answered the call to serve and protect our freedoms, and we would be honored to recognize them during our celebration on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 8:45 a.m.

Event Information

OBSERVANCE OF VETERANS DAY

Our campus will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day.

Classes will resume for students on Thursday, November 12, 2026, and our offices will resume their assistance hours. Thank you for your suport as we honor those who have served.

When?

Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026, 07:00 AM

Field Day shirts are available for $20 and will arrive in time for the January Field Day events.

Payment must be by check or money order payable to Franklin Academy PTO.

Spirit Sticks are still available for purchase online only!

Our next Spirit Stick Dress Down Day is Friday, December 11!

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W O R L D K I N D N E S S D A Y

S T U D E N T D R E S S C O D E

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Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines [K-8]'s Service Hours

As agreed to by all Parents/Guardians and defined in the Parent School Contract, Franklin Academy families must complete service hours each academic year. Franklin Academy’s family service hour agreement states that Franklin families will be required to perform eight (8) hours of service for the academic year regardless of the number of students enrolled.

ppk8.franklin-academy.org

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APPLY FOR THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM HERE

Students may qualify for additional programs with the completion of the NSLP application

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B R E A K F A S T M E N U

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L U N C H M E N U

ACCESS TO LINQ PARENT USER GUIDE

Our campus will conduct an emergency lockdown drill in November.

Families will be notified on the day of the drill and once the drill has been completed.

Parents and caregivers experiencing homelessness, as defined by the McKinney-Vento Act, are encouraged to contact the Ms. Lissette Perez, in the Registration office or Ms. Samantha Roberts for more information or assistance in completing a Student Housing Questionnaire.