Franklin Middle School

Today we recognize Juneteenth, a celebration and commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. Also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, Juneteenth marks a day in 1865 when enslaved Texans learned they would be free, two months after the end of the Civil War and two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.

Have a great summer!!!

Great job to our last Students of the month, our soaring falcons!

Keep up the great work!

Check out our last CARE card winners of the year!

Great job! Who will be the first next year?

Parents: You can become "unskippable" with your teen.

Here are three top tips for talking to your teen about fentanyl and other difficult topics:

1. Use moments when there are no distractions. 📵
2. Keep communication two-way. 💬
3. Check in with them early and often. 📅

Learn fentanyl facts and how to have short, impactful conversations in a way that teens are more likely to listen. Get everything you need to prepare at www.fcps.edu/BecomeUnskippable.

Summer meals start June 22! 🍎 When school is out for summer, kids and teens can get nutritious meals at school locations in eligible communities with the FCPS Summer Food Service Program. Don’t miss out! Find meal sites in your area: https://bit.ly/FCPSSummerMeals

We are almost at the finish line! Here is the class schedule for June 8-12:
• Monday, June 8: Periods 1, 3, 5, 7
• Tuesday, June 9: Periods 2, 4, 6, 8
• Wednesday, June 10: Periods 1, 3, 5, 7
• Thursday, June 11: Periods 2, 4, 6, 8
• Friday, June 12: Periods 1, 3, 5, 7

Check out this weeks CARE card winners! Keep up the great work, Falcons!

FCPS celebrates the rich diversity and honors the many contributions of immigrants of Caribbean heritage to our nation during the month of June. Caribbean individuals are some of the most ethnically diverse in the world. There are more than 8.5 million individuals in the United States born in the Caribbean or of Caribbean ancestry.

FCPS celebrates the achievements of LGBTQIA+ icons from our community and around the world. Learn about how FCPS provides a safe and respectful environment for LGBTQIA+ people: www.fcps.edu/lgbtqia