Franklin Middle School

Athletic fees- For families whose students are in a sport: Fall athletic fees have been inputted. You can log-in and pay online through www.pushcoin.com. For instructions on how to use/log into Push Coin, please see this attachment: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3696/Franklin/3403858/PushCoin.pdf As always- with any questions, please call the office at 630-682-2060

Remember- please have students bring their CHARGED Chromebooks to school everyday!

CUSD 200 App info- add the app to see FMS and CUSD 200 important info!

​SAVE THE DATE! ​Parent/Teacher Conferences at FMS will be Thurs, 11/9 and Weds, 11/15. Look for an online sign-up link in late October.

FMS Cross Country has begun! See more info about FMS Cross Country here: https://cusd200il.sites.thrillshare.com/o/franklin/article/1200389

District 200 School Community, We have received a few emails from families asking about air conditioning on our buses. Our buses do not have air conditioning unless your child has a health plan that requires transportation on an air-conditioned bus. Drivers will open windows to promote air circulation and students are encouraged to dress for the weather. If your child does not tolerate heat well, parents may want to consider driving to/from school or carpooling later this week. We also encourage families to hydrate outside of school hours and send students to school with water bottles. Parents with specific concerns regarding their own child(ren) may contact their child’s teacher and/or principal. We have pasted the email we sent out earlier today below for reference. Sincerely, District 200 (Sent August 22, 2023 @ 10:00 a.m.) District 200 School Community, Forecasts for Wednesday, August 23, and Thursday, August 24, are predicting temperatures in the high 90s and possibly into the 100s. We want to inform you about our plans for ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff during these periods of high heat. Our schools will use the Child Care Weather Chart below to determine if it is safe for students to go outdoors for recess, P.E. class, or similar activities. If a combination of temperature and humidity results in a heat index in the red category, students will remain indoors. Wheaton North and Wheaton Warrenville South High Schools will follow guidance from the Illinois High School Association (IHSA). Both of the high schools will provide direct communication to students and families regarding modifications to practices, contests, and game schedules. All middle schools will follow the weather chart recommendations and will communicate directly to their school communities about modifications to their athletic practices. In addition to monitoring the weather, beginning this evening, all District 200 schools will continuously run all air conditioning units through Friday evening to ensure our schools can maintain a comfortable temperature for students and staff. Parents with specific concerns regarding their own child(ren) may contact their child’s teacher and/or principal. Sincerely, District 200

District 200 School Community, Forecasts for Wednesday, August 23, and Thursday, August 24, are predicting temperatures in the high 90s and possibly into the 100s. We want to inform you about our plans for ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff during these periods of high heat. Our schools will use the Child Care Weather Chart below to determine if it is safe for students to go outdoors for recess, P.E. class, or similar activities. If a combination of temperature and humidity results in a heat index in the red category, students will remain indoors. Wheaton North and Wheaton Warrenville South High Schools will follow guidance from the Illinois High School Association (IHSA). Both of the high schools will provide direct communication to students and families regarding modifications to practices, contests, and game schedules. All middle schools will follow the weather chart recommendations and will communicate directly to their school communities about modifications to their athletic practices. In addition to monitoring the weather, beginning this evening, all District 200 schools will continuously run all air conditioning units through Friday evening to ensure our schools can maintain a comfortable temperature for students and staff. Parents with specific concerns regarding their own child(ren) may contact their child’s teacher and/or principal. Sincerely, District 200

Breakfast Information! Read this flyer if you're interested in the breakfast offered at FMS: https://5il.co/22is7

XC Informational Meeting: there will be an informational meeting on Monday, August 21 at 5:00 PM for runners and/or parents on Zoom. If you’ve run with us before, you don’t need to come, but you may. The purpose of this meeting is to let those new to XC learn if it’s a good fit for them, and to set expectations for everyone. See more info here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3696/Franklin/3417915/About_FMS_XC_2023.pdf

Follow this link for some excellent parenting articles related to technology and social media: https://ow.ly/ulL550PvShk. Thank you to Cyber Safety Consulting for making these available to parents. #YourCommunitySchools

Mobile food pantry this Thursday, August 10 from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. at Monroe Middle School located at 1855 Manchester Road in Wheaton. Families will receive a week’s worth of groceries at no cost in pre-packaged boxes. This food distribution is drive-thru format only. Please spread the word! #YourCommunitySchools

***Calendar update- please note that School Picture Day is Weds, 9/13- the pdf emailed out had a typo. I have updated the website calendar. Also- FMS Curriculum Night is Thurs., 8/24. Calendar is correct. There was a typo in the email stating the wrong day of the week. Sorry for the confusion!

Teachers never stop learning! This year, in partnership with the WWEA, the District is implementing a New Teacher Mentoring Program! All new certified staff members will be paired with formal mentor who will assist them in adapting to the school climate and culture and guiding them through curriculum, teaching strategies, communication skills, and more. Today, mentors were at the District office for an overview and training. #YourCommunitySchools

#StudentSpotlight on band students Doyle Romanovich (Edison) and Sebastian Jarrin-Paniagua (Franklin) featured in a CBS 2 story about the Wheaton Municipal Band. Watch here: https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/hidden-gems-wheaton-municipal-band/ #YourCommunitySchools

Congratulations to Cindy Reuter, Textbook Manager, on your retirement! Thank you for 32 years of dedicated service to #YourCommunitySchools Cindy has many fond memories that span her 32 years in the District. She really loved all of the college students that worked with her during the summers. It was always an adventure teaching them how to drive the forklift! In retirement, Cindy looks forward to exercising and paddle boarding. She is especially excited about the freedom retirement brings!

Out with the old and in with the new! Lowell Elementary is getting new pumps and boilers as part of $10M in facilities projects across the District this summer. #YourCommunitySchools

Good morning! A quick FMS update- Mr. Bendis will be emailing out some info to all families about schedule pick-up and some other important "Back to school" info some time next week. In the meantime, please remember the FMS office is open and you can call/email me with any questions! Have a great week! 😊

Congratulations to Sally McCarthy from Emerson Elementary School on your retirement! Thank you for 11 years of dedicated service! #YourCommunitySchools

Congratulations to Marcia MacRae from Lowell Elementary on your retirement. Thank you for your service! #YourCommunitySchools Marcia has enjoyed her many conversations with incredible children. She has sparked hundreds of teachers and children to understand the importance of creativity and its impact on learning through programs and museum exhibits that she has developed. Marcia is looking forward to creating art and keeping her house clean when she retires. She has loved every minute of working with the staff and children at Lowell Elementary School. It has been an incredible way for her to end her career.

#StudentSpotlight on these rising 5th graders new to the PACE math program who participated in a summer bridge program to prepare them for the next school year! #YourCommunitySchools