Franklin Middle SDJ

Congrats to Teacher of the Year, Ms. Kelly Stengel of Adams ES!🌟 Kelly’s parents were both teachers in SDJ & she realized early on that she would follow in their footsteps. “I feel incredibly lucky to have spent my entire teaching career in the School District of Janesville.”

"Just have one good day. Then repeat." –@JamesClear

FMS Life Science - Turtles, mutations, ninjas? #keepgrowing 🌱😃🌻 youtu.be/nyUeRmLugDo

Proud to receive our 4th Wisconsin Title 1 School of Recognition award from State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor today.

Kudos to FMS students and staff on another School of Recognition award.

This is a message for parents of 8th-grade students at Franklin Middle School. As the school year comes to a close our end of the year field trip is just a few weeks away. Thank you to those families who... facebook.com/franklin.middl…

Are you applying constructive parent pressure? Did you know that just like peer pressure, parent pressure can have a positive or negative effect on teens' lives? Expressing high expectations and encouraging your student to challenge himself and... niswc.com/35dXC328684

We received news over break that Franklin is once again a Title 1 School of Recognition. Congratulations to students, staff, and parents on this award. Small changes can multiply math success Is your teen struggling with math? Often, a few... niswc.com/35dVC328684

Have a safe and relaxing spring break. School resumes April 22, 2019 You don't have to know the subject to boost test success You used to be able to quiz your teen to help him study for a test. But now, you may have no idea if his responses are... niswc.com/35dLC328684

Offer your shy teen support and conversation starters Many teens are shy. They prefer to have one or two friends rather than take part in big group activities. That's OK! Being shy doesn't mean your teen isn't happy at school. But it may make it... niswc.com/35dKC328684

Encourage your teen to back opinions with action Does your teen hold strong opinions on issues around him? Encourage him to see an opinion as an opportunity to take action on something that matters. Start by helping your teen clarify his... niswc.com/35dJC328684

It's time to transition from helper to coach As students move through middle and high school, parent involvement changes. But it is still vital! In these years, be a coach for your teen: Talk to her about... facebook.com/franklin.middl…

College, Career, and Life Day is April 11, 2019: Franklin will host over 50 presenters on April 11, 2019, for a College, Career, and Life Day. Students will select career pathways and post-secondary options... facebook.com/franklin.middl…

A simple, free activity boosts scores on college entrance exams What's one great thing your teen can do for free to prepare for a college admission test? Read! A study of students with perfect SAT scores found that they spent an average of 14... niswc.com/35dAC328684

Foster your teen's desire to learn Some students are motivated to learn for external reasons, like earning a grade or other reward. But those who are motivated by an internal love of learning will keep learning and growing all their lives. To... niswc.com/35ccC328684

To encourage responsibility, make it routine Routines are terrific tools for building responsibility. They provide a framework for trying out new skills, and help students feel capable. Show your teen the steps needed for a task, like doing... niswc.com/35cbC328684

Address behavior that puts education at risk Students who misbehave a lot risk being suspended from school. If you think your teen is in danger of being suspended, help her recognize situations that cause her to act out, and brainstorm ways she... niswc.com/35caC328684

Setting goals helps turn dreams into reality Middle and high school students are too young to have their paths set in stone. But they are at a great age to begin thinking about their futures. Suggest that your teen write down some goals. She... niswc.com/35cYC328684

Your teen and the school are counting on you Your teen needs your support for her efforts in school, and the teachers and school staff depend on it, too. Here are some important ways you can help: Ask your teen each day if there are any messages... niswc.com/35cTC328684

Make reading an easy and fun family pastime Students who read a lot become better readers, and families can influence how much their children read. To encourage your teen to read more, set a good example by reading more yourself. Fill your home... niswc.com/35cRC328684