The Latest from L'Etoile

Dear Franklin Academy Families,

Happy FABBulous Friday! 💙💛

What an incredible week at Franklin Academy Boynton Beach! As we wrap up October and welcome November, I am reminded of how fortunate we are to have such amazing students, dedicated staff, and supportive families. There is so much to celebrate!

🏆 DOUBLE CHAMPIONSHIP CELEBRATION! 🏐🏈

What a proud moment for our BOLTS! Last Friday, BOTH our Volleyball and Flag Football teams brought home the CHAMPIONSHIP titles! Watching these athletes demonstrate determination, perseverance, and heart, especially when faced with challenges, was truly incredible. They never gave up, and their hard work paid off!

Today, we celebrated their accomplishments with a schoolwide Championship Parade! A HUGE thank-you to our amazing coaches, athletes, families, and staff for making this season so memorable. We couldn't be prouder of our BOLTS!

STORYBOOK CHARACTER PARADE – BRINGING BOOKS TO LIFE! 📖

What a FABBulous way to end our week! Today, our students brought their favorite storybook characters to life during our annual Storybook Character Parade!

Although the rain had us starting our celebration in the gym, the skies cleared just in time for our 3rd–5th graders to enjoy their parade outside!

It was absolutely wonderful seeing our students dressed as their favorite characters, proudly carrying their books, and sharing their love of reading! Their creativity, excitement, and enthusiasm made this event so special!

A HUGE thank-you to our amazing teachers and staff for making this event possible and to all the families who came out to cheer on our students! Seeing those smiles and watching our Franklin Family come together is what makes days like today so memorable! 💙💛

TECH IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL – TITLE I FAMILY NIGHT!

Thank you to all our FABBulous families who joined us Tuesday evening for our Title I Family Night! It was wonderful seeing families working alongside our staff and SGA students to explore PowerSchool, Clever, Google Classroom, and other tools that support student learning. We hope you walked away feeling more confident and connected to your child's education!

COFFEE WITH ADMINISTRATION – YOUR VOICE MATTERS!

A heartfelt thank-you to the families who joined us Wednesday morning for Coffee with Administration! We had meaningful conversations about our Title I Schoolwide Plan and appreciated the opportunity to hear your questions, concerns, suggestions, and wonderful shout-outs!

I have always believed that we cannot address what we don't know. Your feedback matters, and your willingness to share your thoughts helps us reflect, grow, and make Franklin Academy an even better place for our students and families. Thank you for being our partners in education!

IXL CHALLENGE – LET'S GOBBLE UP GROWTH! 🦃

Our October IXL Challenge officially ends TODAY, but the competition isn't over! Beginning Monday, November 2, we are kicking off our Gobble Up Growth IXL Challenge, running through November 20!

This time, we're adding even MORE excitement and incentives!

🌟 Daily Recognition: Each morning during the November Challenge, the student in FIRST PLACE in each grade level on the IXL Leaderboard will receive a bag of Takis!

🏆 Schoolwide Celebration: If Boynton Beach finishes in FIRST PLACE, we will celebrate with a special schoolwide incentive!

Let's encourage our students to keep practicing, building proficiency, and giving their very best. Come on, BOLTS! Let's bring home another WIN!

💙 SPREADING KINDNESS – FABBULOUS STAFF SHOUT-OUTS! 💛

As we enter November, the season of gratitude, I want to thank our families who have already submitted! Your kind words mean so much to our teachers and staff.

If someone has made a difference in your child's life, please take a moment to recognize them through the Staff Shout-Out section of our newsletter. A few kind words can truly make someone's day!

LOOKING AHEAD!

November brings many exciting opportunities to learn, celebrate, and connect! Please be sure to check out this week's newsletter for important updates, including our IB Parent Night, Donuts for Veterans, upcoming school events, and reminders.

As we close out another wonderful week, I want to sincerely thank you for the trust you place in us each day. Whether you're cheering from the sidelines, attending a family event, supporting learning at home, or simply sharing a kind word, YOU are what makes our Franklin Family so special!

💙💛 One student, one success, and one celebration at a time, we are Growing Greatness Together!

Have a wonderful weekend, enjoy the extra hour of sleep as we turn our clocks back on Sunday, and we'll see you in November!

All the Best,

Mrs. L'Etoile, Mrs. Yurick, Mrs. Francese, and Mrs. Tina

Following our discussion during Wednesday’s Coffee with Administration, we would love to hear from more of our FABBulous families about this year’s Fall Festival!

We sincerely thank everyone who joined us on Saturday, October 17th, and those who have already taken the time to share their feedback.

As discussed, the decision to move the festival indoors was made the Friday before the event due to the possibility of storms. While we know this changed the experience, the safety of our students, families, and staff was our top priority.

Your voice matters! We would greatly appreciate your feedback on what you enjoyed and what we can improve as we begin planning for next year.

Thank you for your continued support, understanding, and partnership as we work together to make our school events even better!

As we enter the season of thankfulness, it's the perfect time to recognize our amazing Franklin Academy staff!

THANK YOU to our families who submitted over 20 FABBulous Shout-Outs this week! Your kind words truly make a difference and bring smiles to our staff!

Has someone on our campus gone above and beyond for your child? We'd love to hear about it!

🌟 Send a FABBulous Shout-Out and help us spread gratitude and appreciation throughout our Franklin Family! A little kindness goes a long way! 💙💛

Our October IXL Challenge is coming to an end, but the excitement doesn't stop there! Get ready, BOLTS, because we're gearing up for another FABBulous districtwide competition!

November 2–20, 2026, all Franklin campuses will compete in the IXL Gobble Up Growth Proficiency Challenge!

🎯 The Goal: Students in all grade levels will practice IXL skills and work toward reaching proficiency.

🏆 The Challenge: The campus with the highest average number of skills reaching proficiency will be crowned the winner!

🎉 The Prize: The winning campus will receive a special prize presented by the Foundation and IXL teams to proudly display at their school! We will also have daily prizes!

Let's keep the momentum going, BOLTS! Encourage your child to practice IXL at home, strengthen their skills, and help Franklin Academy Boynton Beach rise to the top!

It's time to start planning for high school! The School District of Palm Beach County's Choice and Career Options Application is officially OPEN!

Important Dates:

• Application Window: October 8 – December 4, 2026

• Application Deadline: December 4, 2026

• Student ID Requests: September 8 – December 4, 2026

Important Reminders:

• A Palm Beach County School District Student ID number is required to submit an application.

• Families with existing accounts should carefully review and verify their student's information before applying.

• Be sure to follow all instructions provided in the application portal.

Don't miss this opportunity to explore exciting high school programs and pathways for your child's future!

Questions? Contact the Department of Choice and Career Options at choice@palmbeachschools.org.

💙💛 Your High School Journey Starts Here!

As a friendly reminder, students should not bring or carry medications at school, including inhalers, unless the appropriate physician authorization and parent consent forms are on file with our Health Office.

If your child requires an inhaler or any other medication during the school day, please make sure all required documentation has been submitted to our school nurse. This allows us to ensure your child has safe and appropriate access to their medication when needed.

We appreciate your partnership in helping us follow school health procedures and, most importantly, keep all of our students safe and healthy.

Thank you for your continued support!

Our morning carline is running well, and we appreciate everyone’s cooperation in helping us keep things moving!

Want to get in and out even quicker? Consider arriving between 7:00–7:15 a.m. There is typically little to no line during this time. We usually begin seeing traffic back up around 7:20 a.m., just 10 minutes before school begins.

Drop off a little earlier and give your child time to enjoy breakfast, connect with friends, and start the day without feeling rushed!

Thank you for helping us keep mornings running smoothly! 💚

Nov 03- No School/ Teacher Planning

Nov 04- Project Safe Learning (Grades 5th-8th)

Nov 05- IB Parent Night- Virtual

Nov 10- Donuts for Veterans

Nov 11- No School / Offices Closed

Nov 12- Campus Tour on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 5:30pm

Nov 13- Interim Report Cards Issued

Nov 17- Dessert with Admin

Nov 18- Dress Down Day

Nov 23-Nov 27- No School / Offices Closed

Dec 07- Fall Make-Up Picture Day

Dec 09- Dress Down Day

Dec 12- Campus Tour on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 11:00am

At Franklin Academy, we believe in recognizing and celebrating our students for making positive choices and demonstrating the values that make our school community strong. At the end of each quarter, students have the opportunity to participate in a Quarterly Celebration recognizing positive behavior, responsibility, and respect throughout the quarter.

We want to remind families of the eligibility expectations for our Quarterly Celebrations. Students who complete the quarter without receiving a detention or suspension will be eligible to participate.

We also want to remind our students that every new quarter is a fresh start! All students begin each quarter with a clean slate and a new opportunity to make positive choices and work toward participating in the next Quarterly Celebration.

These celebrations are about more than just having fun. They allow us to recognize students who consistently demonstrate good decision-making, responsibility, self-discipline, and respect for others.

We encourage families to continue these conversations at home by reminding students to think before they act, make positive choices, and take responsibility for their actions. Together, we can reinforce our K.I.T.E.S. core values—Kindness, Integrity, Tenacity, Enthusiasm, and Safety—and help our students continue to grow into responsible, respectful, and successful individuals.

We look forward to celebrating our students and their accomplishments each quarter. Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we continue Growing Greatness Together!

Strong readers do more than recognize words—they think about what they read and connect new information to what they already know. Making connections helps children understand texts, remember important details, and develop deeper comprehension skills.

Try these simple strategies at home:

• Text-to-Self: Ask, “Does this story remind you of something you have experienced?”

• Text-to-Text: Encourage your child to compare characters, events, or ideas with another book they have read.

• Text-to-World: Discuss how information in a book connects to real-world events or topics.

• Support with Evidence: Ask, “What part of the text helped you make that connection?”

Remember: Meaningful connections help children become more engaged, thoughtful readers. Just 10–15 minutes of reading and discussion each day can provide valuable opportunities to strengthen comprehension skills!

For the health and safety of our students and staff, students should not bring or use spray products on campus, including body spray, perfume/cologne, body mist, spray hand sanitizer, aerosol products, or similar items.

These products can cause significant reactions for individuals with allergies, asthma, respiratory concerns, or other sensitivities. Please speak with your child and remind them that spray products should remain at home.

Students who do not follow this expectation may receive appropriate consequences in accordance with school procedures.

Thank you for partnering with us to keep Franklin Academy safe and healthy for everyone! 💚

Why wait until the end of the school year to stress about service hours?

Get an early start on your 2026–27 service hours right now and cross one more thing off your family’s to-do list!

Service hours for the new school year are already open. There are plenty of great ways to get involved, lend a hand, and support Franklin Academy today.

Ready to get started? Log in to the Raptor Volunteer portal to view upcoming opportunities.

https://apps.raptortech.com/.../MTMxMjpWb2x1bnRlZXI6ZW4tVVM=

Get your 8 hours done early! Future you will thank you!

At Boynton Beach Campus, we are celebrating the IB Learner Profile attribute Balanced! Being balanced means understanding the importance of taking care of our minds, bodies, and emotions. Our students are learning to make healthy choices, manage their time, and find a balance between learning, physical activity, creativity, and relaxation.

Throughout the month, students are encouraged to develop healthy habits, participate in a variety of activities, work collaboratively with others, and recognize the importance of both academic growth and personal well-being. By learning to balance different aspects of their lives, our students are building the skills they need to become healthy, happy, and successful lifelong learners.

🏡 Family Connection: Building Balance at Home

Families play an important role in helping children develop balanced habits! Here are a few ways to practice being balanced at home:

• Stay Active: Go for a family walk, ride bikes, dance, or enjoy outdoor play together.

• Make Healthy Choices: Talk about nutritious foods, drinking water, and getting enough sleep.

• Balance Screen Time: Encourage a healthy mix of technology, reading, creative activities, and family time.

• Make Time to Relax: Practice mindfulness, enjoy a quiet activity, or talk about feelings and emotions.

• Encourage Responsibility: Help children balance homework, chores, hobbies, and playtime.

Conversation Starter: Ask your child, “What is one thing you do to take care of your mind, body, and feelings? How can we make more time for balance as a family?”

Thank you for partnering with us to help our students develop healthy habits and become well-rounded, lifelong learners. Together, we are Growing Greatness Together! 🌱

A HUGE congratulations to our Franklin Academy Boynton Beach Girls Volleyball and Boys Flag Football teams on bringing home TWO CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES! 🏆🏆

Your hard work, determination, and perseverance have made us incredibly proud! A special thank-you to our amazing coaches and supportive families!

WAY TO GO, BOLTS! ⚡💙💛

What a fabulous day celebrating our Fall Festival! From exciting games and festive activities to endless smiles and laughter, our students and families made wonderful memories together!

A HUGE thank-you to our amazing PTO, staff, families, and volunteers for making this event so special! We are grateful for our incredible Franklin Family and the joy we share when we come together!

Attendance Matters! Beginning Monday, August 31, 2026, Franklin Academy will begin consistently entering tardies and late pickups.

Please review the following important times and expectations:

⏰ Tardies:

Students must be in their classroom by the designated time to be considered on time.

• Elementary (PYP): Students must be in their classroom by 7:30 AM. Students arriving after 7:30 AM will be marked tardy.
• Middle School: Students must be in their classroom by 8:30 AM. Students arriving after 8:30 AM will be marked tardy.

🚗 Late Pickup:

Students will be considered a late pickup if they are picked up after the designated dismissal time.

• Elementary (PYP): After 2:45 PM
• Middle School: After 3:45 PM

Parents/guardians will receive a warning for the first late pickup.

After the first warning, a late pickup fee of $1.00 per minute, per child will apply.

For example:

• 2:46 PM pickup = $1.00 per child
• 2:50 PM pickup = $5.00 per child

We understand that unexpected circumstances can happen. However, consistent attendance and timely arrival and dismissal are important to ensuring that our students receive every minute of instructional time and that dismissal procedures run smoothly.

Every tardy. Every early check-out. Every absence. Every minute counts.

Thank you for your continued partnership and for helping us Grow Greatness Together!

As we continue working together to keep dismissal safe and efficient, please remember that arriving as early as 1:00 PM creates a safety concern, particularly when vehicles begin double parking and blocking Miner Road. Please avoid arriving excessively early and never block or impede traffic while waiting for carline.

Please also remember that parking on the roadway near or around the Allstate building is not permitted. This property does not belong to Franklin Academy, and PBSO may issue citations to vehicles parked in these areas. Families may not park there and walk onto campus to pick up students, including registered walkers.

A few additional reminders: DashPass and a Franklin Academy carline placard are required for carline pickup. Students should enter and exit on the passenger side, parents should remain in their vehicles, and all directions from carline staff should be followed.

Please share these expectations with anyone who picks up your child. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work together to keep our students, staff, and families safe! 💚

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

Family Tech Guide

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

English:

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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

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

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Adding funds to your student's account

Franklin Academy, Boynton Beach Campus

Building Better People Every Day

7882 South Military Trail, Boynton Beach, FL 33463

561-767-4700

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