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Franklin Community,

This week, our students completed the Science SOL assessment, and I want to commend all of our students for the way they approached the day. Our 8th graders demonstrated excellent focus, perseverance, and effort throughout the assessment.  I also want to thank our 7th graders for doing such a great job respecting the testing environment while participating in their Science review activities. Creating a calm and focused atmosphere for testing requires cooperation from everyone, and our students did a great job!

Looking ahead, our Math SOL assessment will take place next Tuesday for both 7th and 8th grade students. We encourage students to come to school well-rested, with their charged laptop, and ready to do their best. Thank you, as always, for your support at home as we continue through SOL season.

We also want to congratulate our Track team on an outstanding performance last weekend. Our girls team placed 1st overall, and our boys team finished 2nd overall in an incredibly competitive meet. Franklin athletes earned individual first place finishes in the girls 1600m, boys 100m, boys 200m, girls 400m, and girls 4x400 relay. We also had second place finishes in the girls 800m, boys 100m, boys shot put, and boys 4x400 relay. We are incredibly proud of all of our athletes for the hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship they demonstrated throughout the meet. Thank you as well to our coaches and families for supporting our students this season. Go Falcons!

Congratulations are also in order for our Jazz Ensemble following their performance last Friday. The group earned superior ratings from all three judges and finished in 4th place overall, which is an outstanding accomplishment. We are especially excited to share that one Franklin student was awarded a scholarship to attend the National Jazz Workshop this summer. We are incredibly proud of our student musicians and grateful to Ms. Magwire for her leadership and dedication in helping our students grow and succeed through music.

Lastly, I want to remind families about the upcoming community meetings related to the Skyview and Western Pyramids boundary study. The meetings will take place on May 28 from 6:00-8:00 pm and May 30 from 9:00-11:00 am. These sessions will provide families with the most up-to-date information as we move toward Dr. Reid making a boundary recommendation to the School Board in July for consideration.

I understand that this process can create stress and uncertainty for many families. Boundary conversations are deeply personal because they impact students, friendships, routines, and school communities. While I know that does not make the process easier, I do believe that staying informed and engaged can be helpful as decisions continue to move forward. We encourage families to attend the meetings, ask questions, and remain involved throughout the process.

Have a great weekend. Go Falcons!

Tom DeRusso
Principal
Franklin Middle School

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~Important Dates~ 

May 18:  NJHS Induction and Pinning Ceremony - 3:00pm

May 19:  Math SOL

May 20:  Last day of After School Program & Late Buses

May 25:  Memorial Day - School & Office Closed

May 26:  Teacher Workday - School Closed

May 27:  Eid Al-Adha - School & Office Closed

May 29:  8th Grade Formal - 6:00pm-8:00pm

June 2:   PTA Meeting - 6pm - Virtual

~Action Items~

National Junior Honor Society 

Want a quick way to recognize an employee or team? Share an FCPS CARES! Families, colleagues, and students are all invited to submit. The FCPS CARES is automatically sent to the recipient(s) and their supervisor, and is posted on fcps.edu. Additionally, each month one school in our region wins a staff celebration from HR. Encourage your community to show our staff that their hard work is appreciated!

~Student Services~

Chantilly High School Class of 2030

Rising 9th Graders

Welcome to Chantilly High School Class of 2030!

We invite you to join us for our Charge Ahead freshman orientation in August. Charge Ahead is our annual kickoff experience for rising 9th graders to build community, become familiar with the building, schedule, and high school expectations. Meet other freshmen, tour the school, hear from student leaders, walk a mock schedule, and meet the Administration.

Event Dates, choose one of the dates:

• Tuesday, August 11, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Wednesday, August 12, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Thursday, August 13, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cost is $50 and includes a Class of 2030 t-shirt and pizza lunch.

To pay, use the sign-up link: Charge Ahead Freshman Orientation or send a check made payable to Chantilly HS, 4201 Stringfellow Rd, Chantilly Virginia 20151

This is an optional event.

We hope to see you there and GO CHARGERS!

For questions, contact Mr. Dewett

dmdewett@fcps.edu  

Due to the upfront costs, there are no refunds.

INVITACIÓN PARA PADRES DE ESTUDIANTES DEL GRADO 7 EN FRANKLIN MS EL PROXIMO AŇO ESCOLAR

MIERCOLES 10 DE JUNIO, 2026  6:00 – 7:30 PM

En agosto, sus hijos comenzarán una nueva etapa en middle school, y es fundamental que ustedes, como padres, tengan la información necesaria para apoyarlos y asegurase que sean exitosos. Quiero invitarlos cordialmente a una presentación informal en Español para darles información sobre Franklin MS.  La presentación será el Miercoles 10 de Junio a las 6:00 pm en la escuela Franklin Middle School - 3300 Lees Corner Rd., Chantilly VA 20151. Su hijo(a) también es bienvenido a acompañarnos.

Por favor, hágame saber si podrá acompañarnos, llamando al 703-904-5193 o por email a jamcfadden@fcps.edu.   Esperamos verlos el 10 de Junio!

Janet McFadden, Enlace de familia de Franklin Middle School (FMS).

Required Immunizations for Rising 7th Graders

As required by the Code of VA, parents or legal guardians need to provide proof of immunizations for their child to attend at a Virginia public school.

In addition, all students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations: 

• Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap) given at age 7 or older; 
• Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) given at age 10 or older;  
• A complete series of 2 doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. 

• After reviewing educational materials approved by the Board of Health, the parent or guardian, at the parents or guardians sole discretion, may elect for the child not to receive the HPV vaccine.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with your child’s healthcare provider now to avoid the rush this summer. Immunization appointments are available. Inspire Health Alliance will be providing immunizations for currently enrolled FCPS students at no out-of-pocket cost. Visit the Inspire Immunization Events Student Registration webpage to schedule an appointment. 

Please review the Virginia Department of Health Information Packet (PDF) for more information on rising 7th grade immunization requirements.

Additional Immunization Resources are also available. 

~AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM~

Students should be picked up from the After-School Program no later than 5:00PM. Parents should communicate with your student on their pickup time. Late Buses run Monday-Thursday with a departure time of 4:45pm. On Fridays there are no late buses but parents may pick up their students by 4:35pm on Fridays. 

• The last day for the After-School Program will be Wednesday May 20.

• For more info on the After-School Program visit the website or schoology.

MS Sports - Spring Track

Practice next week will be on Monday (May 4) and Wednesday (May 6). Runners should try and make both practices if possible. Good luck to those runners competing this week at West Springfield High School. 

Track Schedule 

• Monday -  May 18(Practice)
• Wednesday - May 20 (Practice)
• Thursday - May 28 (Practice)
• Saturday - May 30 (MS Championships at Robinson)

Remaining Meets

• May 16 - Oakton HS at 8:00AM
• May 30 - MS Track Championships at Robinson (Qualifiers Only)

Any questions please reach out to Chris Tippins at WCTippins@fcps.edu.You can also visit the Franklin MS Sports page or at the FCPS MS Sports site for more information.

COMMANDERS CAMPS

Coming to Franklin MS!!

Commanders Camps are coming to Chantilly this summer! Get ready for high-energy flag football, skill-building, and team-first fun crafted for rising 2nd through 7th graders of every experience level!

Franklin Middle School will be hosting 3 Commanders Flag Football Camps run by Flag Star Football this summer. For more information visit www.commanderscamps.com or scan the QR Code below.

• July 20 through July 24

• July 27 through July 31

• August 3 through August 7

Camp Runs 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Franklin Middle School

3300 Lees Corner Road

Chantilly, VA 20151

Register today at www.commanderscamps.com or the QR code provided on the flyer for registration.

Special Offer: Save $75 for FCPS families with code: FCPSFIRSTYEAR.

8th Grade Formal 

“A Night in Hollywood”

The 8th grade formal will be held:

Friday May 29

6:00PM-8:00PM

Franklin Middle School Gymnasium.

Tickets and Event Details:

• Tickets are $5.

• Tickets will be available on MySchoolBucks May 11-May 26

• Dress to impress!

• Music, dancing, and refreshments provided.

The dance is for 8th grade Franklin students only.

Semi-Formal Attire

Questions please contact Chris Tippins at WCTippins@fcps.edu.

8th Grade Formal - Volunteers / Donations

We are looking for volunteers and donations for the 8th Grade Formal on May 29. If you are able to volunteer or make a donation please see the sign up genius link below. Thank you in advance if you are able to volunteer or make a donation to the 8th Grade Formal.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BA9A928A4FBC16-63956039-franklin#/

Chantilly Athletics Physical Night - Now Open

Registration for FCPS athletic preparticipation exams (physicals) is now open!

All middle and high school students interested in participating in school athletic programs MUST have a valid athletic physical on file with their school prior to participating.  All rising middle school students, specifically those who will be in 7th or 8th grade (and rising 6th graders at Poe, Glasgow, and Holmes middle schools) next school year (2026-2027) interested in participating in the middle school sports program are eligible to receive a FREE athletic physical exam through these events.

Athletic physicals are coordinated by the certified athletic trainers at our FCPS high schools and are only available at the dates and times indicated.  Students must register in advance and additional information is available through the link above.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdo_1j5mhiRin35nuDOStUgh-GHNYYZgMAo11Or6XXRsSP_Ug/viewform

Dates and Times:

• Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

• Appointments: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

Cost and Registration:

• $50 per physical with online registration. Rising middle school students are eligible for a Free exam

• $60 for walk-ins.

• Register now!

https://www.chantillyathletics.com/news/f0512881-1c93-444e-9113-dae0a7627b10

Teen Explorer Camp Presented by:

Fairfax County Park Authority

Event Details:

• Location: E C Lawrence Park.

• Age Range: 12 through 14 years.

• Activities: Field trips, games, and nature activities!

Dates and Registration:

• Dates: 1 week session from July 22 through July 26.

• Registration: Scan the provided QR code on the flyer to register or go to fcps.edu/vip-summer-camp

Accessibility and Accommodations: Fairfax County is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in all county programs, services and activities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request. For details, call 703-324-8563, TTY 711.

~Franklin Middle School PTA~

PTA Updates & Reminders

Support Franklin's PTA

We're One-Third of the Way to Our Goal!

Welcome back to all our families to another busy school year! We're grateful to everyone who has already joined the PTA this year! So far, we're only about one-third of the way to meeting our membership goal. Your membership dollars go directly back into supporting our students, teachers, and classrooms by covering a variety of costs from classroom resources and teacher appreciation to student enrichment opportunities and more.

While we anticipated membership numbers might dip compared to last year, we're hopeful that families who are able can help close the gap. In addition to the standard $25 membership, please consider subscribing to the $50, $75, or $100 levels. Every extra contribution makes a big difference and helps reduce the need for heavier fundraisers later in the school year. Click here to register for membership, and please try to do so as soon as possible.

A reminder to returning Franklin families and awareness for our new families--for details and links on information and resources you'll need as your children progress through Franklin, visit and subscribe to our PT School Board and follow the