• Hispanic Heritage Month is observed annually from September 15 to October 15.

• It is a time to appreciate and celebrate the colorful cultures, rich histories, and diversity of the American Latino community.

Please text YES to the contact number 79041 if you are not currently receiving messages from our Bright Arrow system. In order to opt-in to receiving our school communication you must submit this response.

• Quarter 1 Clubs will continue as scheduled throughout the month of September.

• The last day of Q1 will be Friday, October 11, 2024.

• All communication about your child's club will be delivered by their club moderator.

Elementary student that are participating the 2024 Fire Prevention Week Contest

must submit their artistic entry on Monday September 16, 2024, by 9am.

Every year, thousands of schools and youth organizations across the country participate in Start With Hello Week, a national call-to-action focused on fostering new social connections and creating a sense of belonging among young people. This initiative teaches students how to build meaningful relationships, combat loneliness, and support one another.

Loneliness and depression can cause children and youth to withdraw, and in severe cases, lead to self-harm or harm to others. #StartWithHelloWeek empowers students to be more inclusive and connected, helping to create a positive, supportive community.

• You are invited to join us for a sweet treat at menchie's, in the Cobblestone Plaza, on Wednesday September 18th, 2024, from 2–9 PM!

• A portion of the proceeds from all sales will benefit our school, so bring your family and friends for a fun event and tasy treat at menchie's.

• We really hope to see you there!

Student Interim Reports for our first grading quarter of the 24-25 academic school year will be sent electronically to Grades 1-8/MYP Y3 parents/guardians on Wednesday September 18, 2024. Please login to your PowerSchool account and make sure the email we have on file for you is the one where you would like to receive your child's report prior to this date.

• The International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly.

• Two decades later, in 2001, the General Assembly unanimously voted to designate the Day as a period of non-violence and cease-fire.

Our focus for the month of September within the Character Counts framework is on RESPONSIBILITY. Students demonstrate the trait of responsibility by taking ownership of their lives and acknowledging their power to choose what they think (including their attitudes and mindsets), say and do, and their accountability for the consequences of their choices.

Our Grades 6-8/MYP students will focus, within the IB Learner Profile, of being COMMUNICATORS, during the month of September. They will be encouraged to embody and understand this trait as they express themselves confidently and creatively, in more than one language, and in many ways. They will collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups, while they are being communicators.

• No School for Students | October 3

• Offices Closed | October 3

• Classes Resume for Students | October 4

• Offices Reopen | October 4

• FTE Spirit Week Begins: Attendance Matters | October 7

• FTE Spirit Week Ends: Attendance Matters | October 11

• Last Day of Q1 Clubs | October 11

• Academic Q1 Ends | October 11

• No School for Students | October 14

• Classes Resume | October 15

• Quarter 2 Begins | October 15

FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows students to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials. The link provided below will give you access to our specific webpage on our website for more information and direct links.

Building Better People, Every Day

Website: https://ppk8.franklin-academy.org/
Location: 18800 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
Phone: 954-703-2294
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Twitter: @FranklinCharter