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Good morning Franklin families,
There are just two weeks left in our school year! The last two weeks are always a rush of testing, celebrations, and just trying to keep everything from spiraling too far out of control. The mix of stress and excitement is a lot for everyone. We still have important work to do before school is over. You can help keep things on track.
- Keep home schedules as normal as possible. Help students get good sleep, healthy meals, and limited screen time.
- Remind your students of your expectations for their behavior in school. Keep it simple – be kind, be respectful, and be on time for classes.
- Check in with your student. Stress levels can get high with exams and final projects. That’s generally ok – we all have to learn to live with deadlines and high expectations. Do your best to provide healthy outlets.
State end of year exams start on Wednesday. The tests don’t determine if students are smart, kind, or will make the world a better place. But the tests do matter. They are one way of measuring student progress and learning, and student performance matters for them and for our school overall. We don’t spend lots of time “teaching to the test”, but teachers and students have been working hard all year preparing for these tests. Encourage your students to do their best. Remind them that they’ve been learning all year.
Students need to be on time on the day of their tests. Students who arrive after testing has started cannot take the test that day and will be sent home.
Here’s the testing schedule:
- Wed, May 27: Grades 5 – 8 Math and Math 1
- Thurs, May 28: Math 3 (11th grade students who are not in Math 3 have a remote day Thursday)
- Fri, May 29: Grades 5 – 8 Reading & Eng 2
- Mon, June 1: Grades 5 and 8 Science and Biology
- Tues, June 2 and Wed June 3 – Test Make Up Days
This year, we will offer the opportunity for students who score below a level 3 to re-take the tests on our test make up dates. Students often improve their scores with a re-test.
As we close out this school year, we want to hear your feedback! We are using a very simple survey to explore your experience with our school. This survey will help us identify areas of strength and areas for further development and exploration. It’s a short survey and we appreciate your participation! We will review results with our School Improvement Team and Board of Directors as we plan for next year and beyond: Parent Feedback Survey
As always, thank you for choosing Franklin and for partnering with us to prepare students for the futures they create. It’s been a good year!
Upcoming Events
Mon, May 25: Memorial Day Holiday – No School
Wed, May 27
- Grades 5 – 8 Math and Math 1
Thurs, May 28
- 8:30 am: Parent Crew Online Planning Meeting – see more under Parent Crew
- Math 3 Test (11th grade students not taking Math 3 have a remote day)
Fri, May 29
- Grades 5 – 8 Reading and English 2
- 3:30 – 8:30 pm: MS Student Council Lock In (registered students only)
Save the Dates
Mon, June 1:
- Grades 5 and 8 Science and Biology
Tues, June 2 and Wed June 3 – Test Make Up Days
Thurs, June 4
- 6:00 pm: 8th Grade “Moving Up” Ceremony, FSI Gym
Fri, June 5 – Last Day of School
- Early Release (12:45/1:00) – No BtB Afterschool or Clubs
- 6:00 pm: High School Graduation @ AB Tech
Keep up with all our school events!
FSI Community Calendar – add our events to your google calendar
2025-2026 Yearlong Calendar – updated
Bolts Athletics
Thanks to all of our coaches, student-athletes and parents for a successful 2025-2026 season for Bolts Athletics. And thanks to teachers and staff that supported our teams and student-athletes throughout the year. We had many accomplishments and milestones this year and look forward to even more success next year!
Just a reminder to make sure that your sports physical and all required paperwork is up to date and ready to go for the next school year.
A new Bolts Team Store is now open through May 13th. Lots of great options for Bolts gear and some soccer logo specific items. Place your order and it ships directly to you. Orders usually arrive within a week. It’s easy and fast!
Use this link to order: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/fe6UjqHUNZ
Parent Crew
Thank you to our hard working Parent Crew for a fantastic year! Parent Crew is a wonderful way to get involved, meet other parents, and work together to make our school a great place for everyone.
We are in the beginning stages of planning a rummage sale for Saturday, 07/11. We are having a meeting to work out logistics this Thursday online at 8:30 AM. Please reach out to jbyrd080908@gmail.com if you would like to attend. Be on the lookout for information about when/where to drop off items to be sold at the sale. We will be using this money to support staff appreciation and student needs!
Save the dates for next year’s Parent Crew Meetings:
- September 10 8:30AM at the school
- October 8 8:30 AM at the school
- November 12 6:30PM online only
Every school year, we start a new mailing and interest list for the Parent Crew. Please sign up to receive emails directly from the Parent Crew, and let us know about what type of things you would like to be involved with. https://forms.gle/5sBhybJqYYdY32yU6
Save the Date: July 19 is the date for our annual summer meetup in the park. More information to come as we plan!
Breakfast & Lunch Menus
You can find our menus online: https://www.franklinschoolofinnovation.org/parents/nutrition/
Bolts Summer Sports Camps – Register by Fri, May 29
We are excited to announce our summer sports camps! Featuring multi-sports training with amazing facilities and coaches. Learn and experience a variety of sports and have fun! Directed by Coach Burke and Coach Ron Scott
5th-8th grades
- June 15-19 and/or June 22-26
- 9:00am-1:00pm
- $125 per week
Email for more information:
Register Here: Bolts Summer Sports Camps
We are Hiring!
We are currently hiring Bus Drivers and a facility position. We are also hiring for the 2026-2027 school year. For the bus driver and facility position, contact Deeana Bennett via jobs@thefsi.us
Teaching opportunities are posted on our school website. If you know a fantastic teacher, please help us spread the word!
Reminders
We Have a Few Spots for 5th Grade!
Do you know a wonderful family with a rising 5th grader? We have a few spots available for the 2026-2027 school year. Filling these spots helps us offset the terrible state budget situation. We also love bringing students in for our 5th grade year – our team does a terrific job of onboarding students and helping them learn what it means to be an FSI Bolt. Help us serve as many students as we can! We can also accept a few more students for 11th and 12th grade. This can be a great opportunity for students who are looking for more support as they begin planning for college. With a full-time College & Career Counselor and support through Crew and our teachers, our students have access to strong post-secondary support. We are full with wait lists for all other grades at this time.
Host an International Student
NC 4-H International Is seeking host families for summer month-long or year-long high school exchange students.
They have 16 youth delegates from Japan (and one from Taiwan), ages 12-17, who need host families for 3.5 weeks this summer! They are also seeking families for year-long high school exchange students! Find out more by joining an information session on Zoom:
Summer Inbound Month-Long Program Information Session – Thursday, April 30, 7:00pm (rescheduled from April 23)- Register here: https://ncsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZveOkEB_RCWGJ-o4LhUKEg
Academic Year-Long Program Information Session – Tuesday, April 28, 7:00pm – Register here: https://ncsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/9BD8-iJsSjG_5tlZfPLNug
Contact for questions: Caitlin Clineff, NC4-Hinternationalprogram@ncsu.edu, or contact FSI parent and host Tara Shields, 615-500-3370,shields.tara@gmail.com
FSI Business Directory – submit your business to be included
We are compiling a directory of our family owned businesses. If you would like to be included in the directory, submit your business information here. The directory will be available on our website and in the newsletter. Let’s keep it local!
Free Resources for Resilience Community Events
Passing this along from our friends at Resources for Resilience!
Resources For Resilience is an Asheville-based nonprofit sharing practical tools and educational trainings to help individuals and teams manage stress and prevent burnout in themselves and others. They are currently offering FREE programming for WNC residents and professionals, now through June. Many of our offerings also include CEU professional credit through Area L AHEC! Space is limited for these no-cost opportunities, so interested participants are encouraged to register early to secure their spot. Learn more here: https://conta.cc/3NBqYiU
Who Do I Go To When….
Whether you are new to FSI or returning, we know you have questions and want to help you find the best answers! This handy guide can help you connect. We do our best to respond to questions within 24 hours. We do not expect school staff to respond outside of school hours. Click here to access the guide: Who do I go to when…
