The Latest from L'Etoile
8/8/2025
August 7, 2026
Dear Franklin Academy Families,
We hope you enjoy a wonderful last weekend of summer! We are so excited to welcome our students back on Monday, August 10th. It was wonderful seeing so many of you at our Meet & Greets this week, and we are looking forward to an amazing 2026–2027 school year as we continue Growing Greatness Together!
Please remember that our weekly newsletter is our primary source for important updates, events, and reminders, so we encourage you to review it each week.
Club Fest
We hope you will join us for Club Fest on Thursday, August 13th, from 6:00–7:00 PM. Families will have an opportunity to learn about our 1st Quarter clubs and meet the sponsors. Families will also earn one service hour for attending.
Carline & Dismissal
We appreciate your patience as everyone gets back into the dismissal routine. The first few days always take a little longer, but it gets better quickly!
Please remember to:
- Download and use the DashPass app when entering campus so your child can be queued for dismissal.
- Place your carline placard on the passenger-side dashboard where it is clearly visible.
- Pull forward as far as possible when space is available to help keep carline moving safely and efficiently.
- Remember that students are not automatically dismissed to carline at dismissal time; please use DashPass when you arrive.
- Please stay in one lane when dropping off and picking up your child each day. Following the designated carline route helps keep traffic moving safely and efficiently for everyone.
Class Placements & Schedule Changes
At this time, elementary class changes will not be considered until after the 11-day count, when enrollment and classroom numbers are finalized.
Each year, our elementary classes are thoughtfully created using multiple factors, including academic data, student needs, teacher input, classroom balance, and class-size requirements. As our students continue to grow and achieve academically, placement in a specific classroom cannot always be guaranteed. We appreciate your patience as we finalize enrollment through the 11-day count. After that time, placement concerns may be reviewed based on student needs, data, and available space; however, changes cannot be guaranteed.
For Middle School, schedule changes will only be made to correct scheduling errors, such as a missing or duplicate courses. The Middle School Schedule Change Request Form can be found in this week's newsletter.
Important Reminders
- Make sure you have a PowerSchool account and can log in.
- Complete the Way Home Form in PowerSchool under the Forms tab.
- If your child needs transportation and you have not requested a bus, please complete the Mid-Year Transportation Form in PowerSchool.
- All students receive free breakfast and lunch this year.
- Please complete the National School Lunch Program/Meal Benefits form. Your participation is extremely important to our Title I funding and the additional resources and opportunities we can provide our students.
Campus Safety & Office Hours
For the safety of our students and staff, all campus doors remain locked throughout the school day. Our in-person business hours are 8:45 AM–1:45 PM. During these hours, please buzz the office and be prepared to show your ID to the camera before entering.
If you need assistance outside of these hours, please contact us at 561-767-4700.
Thank you for your patience, partnership, and support as we begin another school year. We are excited to welcome our students on Monday and look forward to an incredible year of Growing Greatness Together! 🌱
Have a wonderful weekend, and we’ll see you Monday!
All the Best,
Mrs. L'Etoile, Mrs. Yurick, Mrs. Francese, and Mrs. Tina
Important Medication & Allergy Reminder
If your child requires medication during the school day, please remember that a parent/guardian must bring the medication directly to the school along with the completed physician authorization form. Medication cannot be accepted or administered without the required documentation, and students should not bring medication to school themselves.
Additionally, if your child has any allergies or important health information that you feel their teacher should be aware of, please communicate this with the teacher and our school nurse as soon as possible.
Thank you for helping us keep our students safe and supported throughout the school day!
Franklin Academy participates in the National School Lunch Program and free or reduced pricing will be available for those that meet the guidelines.
Apply Now for 2026-27 School Year!
If you already applied online for Free & Reduced Lunch Meal Benefits and have application status questions, please email lunch@franklin-academy.org
Franklin Academy participa en el programa nacional de almuerzos escolares y los precios gratuitos o reducidos estarán disponibles para aquellos que cumplan con las pautas.
¡Solicite ahora la inscripción para el año escolar 2026-27!
Si ya ha presentado su solicitud en línea para obtener beneficios de comidas gratis y reducidas y tiene preguntas sobre el estado de la solicitud, envíe un correoelectrónico a lunch@franklin-academy.org
HANDBOOK HIGHLIGHTS: DISMISSAL DASHPASS
Dismissal Procedures
New Florida Law Limits Student Phone Use During School Day
2026-2027 Academic Calendar
How to Find Clever ID in PowerSchool
Upcoming Events:
Aug 10-First Day of School
Aug 13-Club Fest (Ice Cream Social)
Aug 19-Coffee with Admin
Aug 24-Texas RoadHouse Spirit Night
Aug 25- Kindergarten and PYP 4 Open House 6:00 PM-7:00PM
Aug 26- PYP 1 and PYP 5 Open House 6:00 PM-7:00PM
Aug 26-Dress Down Day
Aug 27- PYP 2 and PYP 3 Open House 6:00 PM-7:00PM
Sept 3- Middle School Open House 6:00 pm- 7:45 PM
Who to Contact
Please review the list below of who to contact when certain questions/concerns arise.
Dash Pass-:Please ensure that you have an active Dash Pass account and it is working upon arrival on campus. Any Dash pass questions, please contact Ms. Huelsman at huelsman.tina@franklin-academy.org
Service Hours: Please ensure that you have a Raptor account to log your parent volunteer hours. Any questions please contact Ms. Dowdell at dowdell.alexandria@franklin-academy.org
Transportation: All transportation inquires should be directed to Ms. Huelsman at huelsman.tina@franklin-academy.org
Clever Access: If you are experiencing difficulties with your Clever account, please contact
Power School/Clever: If you are experiencing difficulties with your Power School account or Clever, please contact Ms. I. Rodriguez at Rodriguez.Icelsa@franklin-academy.org
Did You Know You Can Translate Our Newsletter?
English:
Did you know you can translate this newsletter into many different languages? Simply scroll to the top of the newsletter and click the "Translate" button. Choose your preferred language from the drop-down menu, and the entire newsletter will be translated instantly!
Spanish:
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Creole:
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Português:
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Franklin Academy Office Hours
Our office hours for in-person assistance are as follows:
Office Hours: 8:45 AM - 1:45 PM
Additionally, you can reach us by phone at any time during the following hours:
Phone Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
SLA Food Service
Connecting to your online lunch account. for snacks and ice cream.
Franklin Academy, Boynton Beach Campus
Building Better People Every Day
7882 South Military Trail, Boynton Beach, FL 33463
561-767-4700