Good morning Franklin families,
It’s our 3rd week of school already! Things are settling in though we are still dealing with many system challenges related to the State’s transition to a new student data system (Infinite Campus). We’re finding new issues with the data all the time and working to correct them as quickly as we can. Thank you for your patience with this ordeal! It may not make anyone feel better, but the transition has had the same challenges for all the schools in this first phase. This lets us know we’re not doing something wrong – it’s just a long process!
The biggest challenge so far has been that the data for many parents/guardians was “lost” in the data transfer. Student records transferred over, but the information for their parents or guardians was lost or disconnected from the student records. This means that some of you are not getting the emails from Infinite Campus to join the Parent Portal. This also means that you haven’t been able to access MySchoolBucks, our online payment system.
If you have not received emails about the Parent Portal, please complete this GOOGLE FORM. We are working to add this data manually. Using the Google Form helps us keep track of all the changes.
If you received the emails for the Parent Portal and have completed registration, MySchoolBucks is now working. You can use MySchoolBucks to pay for school lunches, after school programs, athletics, and to apply for free or reduced lunch. Please remember that we will use the free or reduced lunch application to determine eligibility for any school-based scholarships, not just meals. This allows families to complete just one application and provides a consistent method for determining need. If you need financial assistance, please complete the application even if you don’t think you qualify.
As teachers and students get back into the routine of school, we’re excited to roll out more extracurricular activities and clubs. We’re excited to host our first home volleyball match on Tuesday, and Cross Country and HS Soccer are in action this week as well! Please see the extended Clubs section in the newsletter! Many clubs are starting this week or in September.
Sneakers Needed!
Sneakers are required to participate in all PE classes! We are looking for any used or new sneakers that you would be willing to donate to the PE program. Youth sizes are in high demand, especially for grades 5 & 6. We will accept any size that you are willing to donate and our PE students will greatly appreciate the donation. The sneakers can be dropped off at the front office labeled for Coach Burke.or brought to the gym once school begins.
We have a few spots open for enrollment in selected grades. If you know students or families who are not happy with their school choice, encourage them to apply.!
This newsletter is long today because we’ve included a special section on Clubs and extracurriculars. Read the general newsletter and then continue on for whatever applies to you and your family! Thanks for choosing The Franklin School of Innovation and being active and engaged families.
Upcoming Events
Mon, Sept 9, 4:00 pm: MS & HS Cross Country at Smoky Mountain Event Center, 758 Crabtree Rd, Waynsville
Tues, Sept 10
- 5:30 pm: HS Volleyball vs Mt. Pisgah (home game)
- 6:00 pm: Board of Directors meeting (all meetings are held at school, 2nd floor language room)
Thurs, Sept 12, 5:30 pm: HS Soccer @ Mt Pisgah Academy, 21 Academy Dr, Candler
Wed, Sept 11 (all day): CACRAO College Fair, UNCA Sherrill Center. FSI is bringing our seniors; there are spaces available to join! See Ms Tager for more info. The Fair is open to the public from 6 – 8 pm.
Sat, Sept 14, 9:00 am: Walk for Autism – Join HS SGA and MS Student Council for this walk! Register by Sept 11 ($30) – see more info under the Student Council section below.
Wed, Sept 18: Fall Student Led Listening Conferences – students will not attend school this day. They will come ONLY for their conference time. Times will be scheduled with Crew leaders
Keep up with our Community Calendar: FSI Community Calendar
Need to see the year at a glance? FSI 2024-25 Academic Calendar
Parent Crew
Thank you for joining us last Friday for “Coffee with the Parent Crew” at Dripolator–such a treat to meet so many & share ideas for a great year ahead!
Coming up & please mark your calendars:
First official meeting of Parent Crew is on 9/19 at 6pm–virtual only at: meet.google.com/xxg-ruhh-obs
We are so thrilled to have Middle School Principal Tony Freeman also joining us to discuss the new Learning Lab program as well. And noting that special guest Michelle Vruwink will join us at the next Crew meeting on October 17th (8:30 am on campus).
And don’t miss our first fundraising dining out night!
Join us on 9/22 at MOD Pizza, 3 Merrimon Ave, Asheville.
20% of the day’s dining sales will be donated to the Parent Crew & our school support activities! Use code: Modgives20
Thank you for your support!
Athletics News
We’re excited to host our first home game of the season! Come out Tuesday night and cheer on HS Volleyball against Mt Pisgah! MS and HS Cross Country are in action on Monday, 4 pm in Waynesville, and HS Soccer kicks off their season this Thursday, 5:30 pm at Mt. Pisgah. Go BOLTS!
Student Council & Student Government Events
MS Student Council
The next meeting will take place on 9/25/24 from 12:45-2:00 pm. We will be having elections for the following positions: President, Vice President, Publicity Coordinator, and Secretary. All students running must prepare a speech, and may make a poster if they would like. Students who plan on running need to tell Nurse Courtney by 9/13/24. See you there!
WNC Walk for Autism
Please join members of our High School SGA, Middle School Student Council and Nurse Courtney and participate in the WNC Walk for Autism on Saturday, September 14th at 9am. Race proceeds go to improving local programs for adults and children with autism. The race is at Bill Moore Community Park in Fletcher and bib pickup starts at 8am. Students will need their own transportation and to sign up on the website below. Individual registration is $30 and due by 9/11/24. Please let Nurse Courtney know if you are interested by 9/11. https://runasheville.com/events/2024-wnc-runwalk-for-autism/
Health News
A friendly reminder that students in 7th and 12th grade and students who are new to school need to turn their vaccinations into Nurse Courtney by 9/25/24, if you have not already done so. Students who are new to public schools in the state of NC need their NC Health assessment turned in by 9/25/24. Paper notices went out at Meet the Teacher for those who had not yet submitted vaccination forms. .If your student has enrolled after that point, please make sure you contact the nurse to see what is missing. A final notice will go out to all students who have not submitted vaccination information at SLC’s on 9/18/24. Parents may turn in their vaccinations to the front office while they are on campus for SLC’s. Under NC state regulations, students who do not have vaccinations and/or their NC Health Assessment turned in by 9/25/24 will be excluded from school until those are turned in. If you have any questions, please reach out to Courtney at ckozloski@thefsi.us or 828-579-3754.
College Corner
The CACRAO College Fair is Wednesday, September 11th. Representatives from over 65 institutions will be there to promote campus highlights and degrees offered. We will be taking a bus of juniors and seniors to the fair Wednesday morning. Students are to sign up for the field trip through their crew leader. There are about 15 seats still available. The fair is open to the public from 6:00- 8:00pm and will be held at the UNCA Sherrill Center.
North Carolina NC Promise Program
The NC Promise Tuition Plan reaffirms the state’s commitment to make the university experience affordable and accessible to all. Through NC Promise, the state has significantly reduced student tuition cost to $500 per semester at four UNC System institutions: Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, and Western Carolina University. This program makes college tuition a great investment!
Open Mic Night Mon, Sept 16, 6 – 8 pm at Doc Brown’s BBQ
Anyone is welcome to perform at this event, it is not limited to only music students! Come sing, perform, read a short, a poem, or dance. Express yourself at this fun community event on a beautiful fall evening! As well as hosting us at the restaurant for this event, Doc Brown’s is generously donating 10% of the restaurant’s sales earned during those hours to the music department, so come out and show your support!!
Since this space is outdoors and uncovered, we will take weather into account but hopefully that won’t be an issue for us. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Wilson at swilson@thefsi.us. We hope to see you there!
Nominate your teacher for a Golden Apple Award!
Do you have a teacher who stands out to you for exceptional teaching methods? Nominate them for a Golden Apple Award! Each week, Ingles and WYFF News 4 will select a teacher from the applications and profile that teacher on WYFF news 4 on Thursdays. The teacher of the year will receive a gift card from Ingles. To nominate, neatly write or type a one-page letter on the sheet provided (or a blank 8.5×11″ sheet of white paper) about the teacher you would like to nominate. Include their name, school name, school phone number & your name, address and phone as well.
Mail the entry to:
WYFF News 4
Golden Apple Award
505 Rutherford Street
Greenville SC 29609
Help recognize someone special in your life and write a nomination for them. There are pre printed applications at the front desk if you would like to pick one up!
After School Clubs
We’re excited to launch our after school clubs! There have been lots of questions about extracurriculars and clubs this year. We have made some changes to our after school programs and we understand that change is hard. The changes are necessary to continue to provide the range and number of extracurricular activities at FSI and to improve student safety and security. Over the past few years we have offered many after school clubs at no cost to our families. But this has come at a great cost to the school. Our most valuable resource – our teachers and staff – have donated their time to operate the clubs. The school has contributed space, supplies, snacks, and funds to keep these clubs running. It’s not sustainable and it takes funding away from our academic program.
In general, after school clubs will cost $15 per day. This fee will cover the following:
- Payment for staff time
- Snacks and materials for clubs
- Scholarship funds for students who would otherwise not be able to attend
The club fee does not apply to the following:
- Bolts Athletics: Team sports is its own program. There is an annual fee to participate. The annual fee is based on the fees charged by Buncombe County Schools for their athletic programs ($50 for high school, $45 for middle school). Note that many charter schools run middle school sports through their afterschool programs with much higher cost to families.
- School theatre and music: Our theatre and music programs are focused on performing. Rehearsals and activities that support performances are not part of the after school club program.
- Middle School Student Council and High School Student Government: These leadership opportunities are central to our mission as a school and are offered without a cost to families.
- Community Council (HS): This service organization helps promote school culture and is central to our mission. No fee to participate!
- Affinity groups & service organizations, including GSA, BIPOC Student Union.
If your student wants to participate in clubs but you cannot afford the fee, please complete the free/reduced lunch application. We will review applications and provide scholarships to the extent possible. The school does NOT receive any funding for our after school programs.
Want to start a new club? We invite students and parents to propose new clubs! For safety, consistency, and liability purposes all clubs must have a staff sponsor to provide supervision and support. Parents are welcome to help the staff sponsor but cannot serve as the sponsor themselves. Fill out the application here: Apply to create a club or organization at The Franklin School of Innovation! (google.com)
We’re including all the current club information in today’s newsletter. Please note that clubs are subject to change! We do our best to keep club information updated on our website and will link the information in future newsletters. Please contact club sponsors for any questions.
All Grades
Outdoor Club
Open to all grades, the outdoor club learns and practices outdoor skills for camping, hiking, fishing and exploring. We meet after school to plan trips and practice skills, and head out about one weekend a month for adventures.
Contact: Jessica Potter Bowers (JP), jpotter-bowers@thefsi.us Donnie Stahlke, Dstahlke@thefsi.us.
When: Mondays, 3:45 – 4:45 pm, MS Art Room (133)
Chess Club
Looking for a great way to strengthen your focus and elevate your creativity? Join the Chess Club! We meet once a week to learn the finer points of the game, and to practice strategy and concentration. Club members have the opportunity to participate in a variety of local tournaments. All levels and grades are welcome! Club is run by Bruce Roth; students attend BtB until Mr. Roth arrives.
Contact: Ron Scott, rscott@thefsi.us
When: Tuesdays 4:00- 5:00 pm in the Community Room, beginning Sept 10
Math Club
FSI Math Club is open to all students interested in the beauty of math! Students will prepare for the WCU math contest – but more than that, they will explore the creative aspects of math in a fun environment. Students collaborate with their peers to solve intriguing puzzles using math, learn about great mathematicians and their contribution to society, and also design geometric structures using different mathematical theories and principles. All grades are welcome! Math Club will begin during the second quarter, meeting times will be published then!
Contact: Mr. Byan at tbyan@thefsi.us
When: 2nd Quarter, day/time TBD
Fundamentals of Football
Open to all ages! Teaching the fundamentals of football and Sportsmanship. Will meet in Room 261. Contact Ron Scott for more information at rscott@thefsi.us. Information meeting Thursday, Sept 12, immediately after school.
Contact: Ron Scott, rscott@thefsi.us
When: Wednesdays, 2- 3 pm
Skateboard Club
All ages are welcome! All things skateboarding from skating itself, ramp design, board design, and clothing designs. Shred with approval! Meets Thursdays at 3:45 pm in room 164.
Contact Dennis Berndt, dberndt@thefsi.us
When: Thursdays, 3:45, room 164, beginning Oct 10!
Film Club
Create and study films! Film Club will be held in room 271.
Contact Julia Adams at jadams@thefsi.us
When: One Thursday/month, 3:45 – 4:45 pm, beginning in October
Middle School Clubs
MS Genders and Sexualities Alliances (MS GSA – no fee)
We welcome everyone and work to empower LGBTQ+ lives.
Contact: Forest Britt, fbritt@thefsi.us, or Autumn Nussbaum, anussbaum@thefsi.us
When: Wednesday lunch and recess in 7th grade math room, starting Sept 11
MS Student Council (no fee)
All middle schoolers are welcome to join the MS Student Council. Your council will be run by a student led executive board to plan activities, fundraisers, and fun events for FSI. We will focus on service, leadership, community, and inclusivity. Meetings will be announced in our newsletter that you can find in the weekly Bolt. Middle School Student Council is a student leadership and service opportunity. There is no fee to participate. Students not picked up at 2 will be placed in BtB with standard BtB daily fees.
Contact: Nurse Courtney, ckozloski@thefsi.us
When: Two Wednesdays/month, 12:45 – 2:00 pm
Middle School Creative Writing Club
Are you a fan of writing, reading and sharing books you love with others? Then the MS Creative Writing Club is the place for you! Students are challenged weekly with new ideas to help enhance and support their love of writing. Using prompts, journalling and group collaboration, students will have the opportunity to write for poetry and prose competitions, individual work or collaborative pieces for classes. Bring your journal and join the fun! KOTLC fans will find that there are often discussions about the awesomeness of Shannon Messenger’s book series during club time!
Contact Ashley O’Dell at aodell@thefsi.us
When: Mondays, 3:30 – 4:30 pm in room 139
Middle School Drama Club (no fee)
The middle school drama club is centered around the annual production of a play. The auditions and rehearsals typically take place during the second quarter of the school year. Depending on the play being produced, there are opportunities for students to assist with technical elements of the production. The play is performed in the third quarter for FSI students and families. The drama club is a wonderful opportunity for students to create community and express themselves artistically..
Contact: Ms. Lexa, blexa@thefsi.us
When: Beginning 2nd quarter, primarily meets Tuesdays & Thursdays, generally 3:30-4:30pm (may change on production schedule).
MS Ultimate Club
Open to Middle School only. We will teach frisbee throwing and catching techniques, rules of the game, strategies, and a fun version of the game with box goals (instead of giant end-zones).
Contact: Matt Mikulski, mmikulski@thefsi.us
When: Starts Oct 24, Thursdays, specific meeting time and location TBD
MS Newspaper Club
Students will work together to create a newspaper for their middle school cohorts. This will include events that are important to students, important dates, discussion columns, riddles and puzzles. The paper is named “The Bolt Bulletin” and will be passed out by news crew once a week.
Contact: Autumn Nussbaum, anussbaum@thefsi.us.
When: Thursdays, 3:45 – 4:15 in Room 170, beginning Sept 19
MS Robotics Team
The robotics team is for students in grades 5-8. The middle school Lego robotics team works collaboratively to design and program robots to complete missions. The team also creates an innovation project and competes in a regional robotics competition.
Contact: Brittany Davenport, bdavenport@thefsi.us
When: Thursdays, 3:25 – 4:30. Room 163, beginning Sept 12
MS Amateur Radio and Tech Club
Amateur Radio projects led by Robbie. Personal Tech projects self-led and supported by Mr. Abbott. No Gaming!
Contac:t Mr. Abbot at jabbot@thefsi.us
When: Thursdays, 3:25 – TBD. Room 161, beginning Sept 12
5th Grade Girls on the Run
5th graders only! GOTR inspires individuals of all abilities to discover, build, and grow their self-confidence. Together, they experience a sense of belonging and connection as a team. At the end of the season, the team completes a community impact project and a 5K together, which provides a tangible sense of accomplishment and sets a confident mindset into motion.
Contact: Jenn Ryan at jryan@thefsi.us orJR Negron at jrnegron@thefsi.us
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, between 9/23 and 11/14/24, 3:30 – 5 pm, room 172.
High School Clubs
Student Government Association (SGA) (no fee)
Student Government is Franklin’s largest organization and involved in almost all aspects of student life. ALL students at Franklin are a part of SGA just by being a student here. From Prom to Founder’s Day to Graduation and Winter Wonderland, SGA is focused on improving the overall student experience.
Students can volunteer for committees, run to represent your grade, or apply and interview to lead a committee or be a part of Executive Council. There are SO many ways to make an impact. What are you waiting for?
Contact: Courtney Kozlowski at ckozlowski@thefsi.us
When: Wednesday Smart Period
BIPOC Student Union (no fee)
The BSU offers a safe space for students to share their experiences and to identify ways our school can address specific and systemic racism. BSU is open to all students who identify as People of Color.
Contact: Ron Scott, rscott@thefsi.us, 828-335-1052
When: Wednesday Smart Period, HS Student Focus Room
HS Genders and Sexualities Alliances (HS GSA) (no fee)
This student-run club, supported by faculty member meets weekly. The club’s purpose is to provide a safe space for students to discuss LGBTQIA+ issues, both personally and within the larger societal context. In addition, students will have a space to educate and advocate to their wider community.
Contact: Mary Kinsey Hyche mkhyche@thefsi.us, Bo Wyatt bwyatt@thefsi.us, or Kelsey Reid kreid@thefsi.us
When: Wednesday Brunch, room 265
Community Council (no fee)
Community Council is a high school student-led group that is responsible for planning fun school activities and functions such as, Homecoming, Spirit Week, Movie Matinees, Franklin Flurries, Mud Run etc. Community Council is committed to promoting and displaying the spirit of our school. Community Council is where the FUN happens!
Contact: Coach Burke kburke@thefsi.us
When: Wednesdays 1- 1:45 pm after school in the Gym.
Prom Committee (no fee – Prom Committee is part of SGA)
11th & 12th grade students. This club is in charge of planning the FSI prom. We will fundraise and plan details for prom. Meeting times are variable depending on fundraising events leading up to prom.
Contact Gretchen Kehrberg at gkehrberg@thefsi.us for more information.
When: Wednesdays during brunch in Room 230
HS TEDx Youth
TEDxYouth is an opportunity for students to truly be leaders in their own learning. From selecting the theme to finding speakers and running the actual event, this is a youth-led event through and through. Meets monthly until January, and then we meet weekly (or a bit more often) until the conference in March. Room 269. Starts end of Q1, auditions in November.
Contact Jessica Potter-Bowers (JP) @ jpotter-bowers@thefsi.us
Habitat for Humanity Leadership (no fee – service opportunity)
This club raises funds to support a Habitat for Humanity Student build. Five area high schools collaborate to sponsor and build a Habitat House every other year. Meeting information TBA. This is a great leadership opportunity that looks great on your resume and prepares you for participation or leadership in clubs at many colleges and universities!
Contact: Michelle Vruwink, mvruwink@thefsi.us
When: TBD – beginning in October
High Boltage Theatre (FSI’s High School Drama Club) (no fee for rehearsals & productions)
The FSI High School Drama Club is all about building high quality theatre makers and productions. In the ’24 – ’25 school year, the club will typically meet on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays beginning with some workshops and activities focused on acting, movement, and backstage jobs (i.e. sound, lights, set and props creation) in preparation for auditions and rehearsals for a high school musical. Students can attend some or all of those offerings. Meets 3:45 – 5:15 or 3:45 – 6:00 when rehearsals begin. Once the show is cast, club meetings will be devoted to acting, singing, and dance rehearsals, as well as tech jobs, like painting scenery and making props. Drama Club is a unique opportunity to be creative, build strong friendships, and develop new skills, all while having serious fun. In addition to the full-length musical, we are plotting a couple of other fun projects and activities. You don’t need experience to get involved!
Contact: Julie Wharton, jwharton@thefsi.us
Keep up with High Boltage Theatre activities and FSI HS Theatre classes with our monthly newsletter.
HS Volleyball Club (no fee- part of athletics)
HS Volleyball club is open to all genders, come and build skills and have fun! The fee for this club is the annual HS athletics fee ($50). Since it is an Athletics program all attendees are required to have a physical and concussion form on file before being allowed to participate. Students not picked up at 5:00 will need to join Beyond the Bell for a charge.
Contact: Heather Kabat at hkabat@thefsi.us
When: Fridays, 3:45 – 5:00 pm, starting Sept 13
Banned Books Club
Come discuss your favorite banned books!
Open to all high schoolers and staff – Meets Wednesdays in room 223
Contact Bryan Head at bhead@thefsi.us, or arielklepac@thefsi.us for more information.
In Formation: We need staff sponsors for these clubs
Mountain Biking Club
Further information TBA. View the Mountain Biking Team Website
Science Olympiad
It is a STEM based club that explores 23 events/topics that have been created by the national Science Olympiad organization. Science Olympiad is a competition between local Middle school & High school teams in the Asheville area. The tournament takes place at UNC Asheville in the Spring. Check out the Science Olympiad website for a list of Middle school events/topics & this list for the HS events/topics.
MS Quadrobics Clubs
Quadrobics is a sport that involves walking on all fours, no equipment needed other than tennis shoes. 7th & and 8th grade only. Will meets Thursdays from 3:15-4:30pm when a staff sponsor is identified. We are also seeking a sponsor for a 5th and 6th grade club, date and time TBD.
Peer Support Council (PSC) (no fee – leadership program)
Peer Support Council (PSC) is a group of students, elected by their peers. They serve as resources to assist with peer mediation and conflict resolution and support both in and out of class. These students contribute to a positive climate at school. Members of PSC receive training in mediation and conflict resolution skills. PSC convenes as needed with students and crew leaders that are involved with honor and/or discipline violations. After the PSC hears a case, it makes a recommendation to the Dean of Students and/or Executive Director regarding consequences or restorative justice. The PSC uses the Franklin School’s “Code of Conduct” as the basis for all recommendations. We anticipate Peer Support Council will get started late fall or at the beginning of 2nd semester.
Reminders
Infinite Campus Parent Portal
We’ve had so many questions about Infinite Campus! If you have successfully joined the Parent Portal -you can just skim this section. Hopefully this FAQ will be helpful!
What is Infinite Campus?
Infinite Campus is the state’s new Student Information System for all NC schools. It replaces PowerSchool. All student and family information is stored in Infinite Campus, and is linked with all our other systems such as MySchoolBucks school online payment system and Canvas learning management system. We are in the first phase of the transition. All NC schools will transition to Infinite Campus by next year.
What is the Parent Portal?
The Parent Portal is how families access Infinite Campus. Families can update their contact information and student demographics, update all medical and annual forms, submit attendance notes, view student schedules, and receive messages from the school through the Parent Portal.
How do I get into the Parent Portal?
Parents received emails through Infinite Campus with a link to join the portal. You must use the link in the email – these were sent last week and sent again on Friday.
- Infinite Campus recommends that you join the portal from a computer or chromebook, not from your phone
- You must complete the setup at one time – so start the process when you have time to finish
- Do not try to sign up via the QR code included with the Welcome Packets. The QR code asks for an “activation code”. We do not have activation codes.
If you have followed the instructions and you are still unable to get into the Parent Portal, please complete the following GOOGLE FORM so we can help you. Do not email – we cannot respond to all the individual email requests.
I didn’t receive an email about the Parent Portal. What do I do?
We are finding that some data was either lost or did not come over correctly in the transfer from Powerschool to Infinite Campus. If you did not receive an email about the Parent Portal, it’s likely that your contact information wasn’t coded correctly in the transfer. We’ll help! Please complete the GOOGLE FORM and let us know you did not receive the Parent Portal information.
Where do I get the activation code?
We are not using the activation codes. Please look for the email with the link to join the Parent Portal and follow those instructions. We are sorry for the confusion!
We’re returning Franklin families. Why do we need to fill out this information again?
This is a two-part answer. We are required to collect some information every year, so the duplication is just part of the process. Also, some crucial information was lost in the transfer from Powerschool to Infinite Campus. We need families to complete this process so we have current information in our system.
When will students be able to join the Student Portals?
We hope students will be able to get into Infinite Campus within the next week. Students will sign into Infinite Campus through NCED Cloud – the same way they log into Powerschool and Canvas. As soon as the Student Portal is ready, we will help students get logged in.
MySchoolBucks Online Payment System & School Lunch
We use MySchoolBucks as our online payment system. You can pay for Beyond the Bell, athletic fees, and school lunch through MySchoolBucks.
Families apply for free and reduced lunch through MySchoolBucks. We will use the free and reduced lunch application for all needs-based scholarships and financial support – including school nutrition, Beyond the Bell and clubs, and field trips. This will provide an efficient and fair process for all families. Once a student is found eligible, you will not have to complete multiple applications.
We will be serving breakfast and lunch this week! Students can pay with cash or with credit or debit cards, or on their school accounts. We will feed students even if they don’t have an account yet. Students are always welcome to bring bagged lunches from home – but we’ll be ready to feed everyone who needs a school lunch.
Beyond the Bell
Beyond the Bell is our before and after school program. This year, all student clubs are part of Beyond the Bell. Students who are at school after dismissal will be placed in Beyond the Bell for supervision. The only exceptions are students in athletics practices or school theatre and music rehearsals. Students waiting for late athletic practices must either be under the direct supervision of their coaches or they will be placed in Beyond the Bell. Beyond the Bell is available from dismissal until 6 pm every day, including Wednesdays. Daily fees are $1 for morning care (7:15- 7:45 am), $15 for daily care, and $25 for the extended Wednesday. The daily fee helps cover the cost of staff and supplies for our afterschool programs. Limited scholarships are available up to the school’s capacity. We will use the free and reduced lunch application for all scholarship determinations.
Bus Rider & Carpool Information
No matter where you live, you’ll find FSI families nearby. You need to join the Franklin Carpool Facebook page. Find your carpool friends here: Franklin Carpool Facebook Page
You should have received bus sign up information from Deeana Bennett, Director of Operations. You must complete the Bus Rider Form if you want your student on the bus – even if they rode the bus last year! Please click here to fill out the Bus Registration Form. We will review registrations and do our best to accommodate all requests. All students must be registered before riding the bus. Priority will be given to students who live in lower wealth households and under-represented demographic groups. We will also consider family hardship in determining placements. Please note that last year there was a waiting list for the buses. After a couple of weeks we were able to accommodate all riders – but it takes a little while to work through the individual student schedules.
MANNA Packs for Kids
MANNA Packs for Kids is a take-home food program that provides a weekly bag of food to students. Bags will contain items such as proteins, fruits, vegetables, snacks and/or breakfast items.The “MANNA Packs for Kids” program’s mission is to serve those families with children who are experiencing economic difficulty and could use assistance in providing food when school meals are not an option. To join the program, please fill out the Manna Packs google form here.
