Franklin Township Public Schools
FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
RaShawn Adams
Principal
415 Francis St.
Somerset, New Jersey 08873
Phone: 732-249-6410
Fax: 732-246-0770
Nikkii A. Tatum
Vice Principal
Ammon Barksdale
Vice Principal
April 8, 2014
Dear Parent/Guardians:
We are extremely proud of our eighth grade students here at Franklin Middle School. As our
school year comes to a close, there are several exciting eighth grade events scheduled. We have
provided a schedule and explanation of each event below.
8th Grade Field Trip – Thursday, June 12, 2014 (8:30 AM – 5:30 PM)
Final Payment, permission slips and waivers were due in March/April. There is limited space
for additional students on a first come first served basis. Please contact Ms. Gadek for further
information. The rain date for the 8th Grade Field Trip will be Tuesday, June 17th, 2014.
Students who have submitted their payment and have exhibited appropriate behavior during the
2013-2014 school year are invited to attend the trip. We will leave FMS at 8:30 AM and travel to
Clementon Amusement Park in Clementon, NJ. There is no need for students to bring cash for the
cost of admission and food because it has already been paid. Students are not permitted to bring
electronic equipment with them on the bus. This includes CD players, Ipods, Boom Boxes, MP3,
PSP, etc. The school is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
 What to bring: Sunscreen, one-piece bathing suit that is moderate for swimming in the
pool, towel, hat, sunglasses, and extra t-shirts and shorts if needed.
 All students attending the trip must have a student id with them in order to board the
bus.
Please make arrangements to pick up your child promptly at 5:30 PM when students are
scheduled to return.
 Students who have exhibited inappropriate, irresponsible and/or disrespectful behavior
at various times throughout the 2013-2014 school year will not be permitted to attend
the trip, in which case, an administrator will notify those Parents/Guardians. A full
school day with regular class periods will be provided for students who are not
attending the trip.
7th & 8th Grade Awards Assembly – Monday, June 9, 2014 (6:30 PM)
Students chosen to receive awards for academic and other accomplishments will be recognized
at a special ceremony on Monday, June 9th at FMS in the auditorium. Parents/Guardians of
those students will receive a mailed invitation requesting their attendance at this event.
Appropriate academic dress is expected.
8th Grade Dance – Friday, June 20, 2014 (7:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
The 8th grade dance is scheduled for Friday, June 20th. Our PTSO has planned a wonderful
event that includes music, entertainment, and food. The admission price is $10.00. Tickets will
be sold during 8th grade lunch periods on Tuesday, June 17th through Friday, June 20th. This is
an 8th grade dance only. Students who do not attend Franklin Middle School and who are not
8th graders are not permitted to attend.
 Advice – This dance is not a prom or formal event. Students are encouraged to dress for
a special occasion (no shorts or jeans). There should be no limousines, gowns, or
tuxedos for this event and doors will close at 8:00 PM.
 Any student who receives ISS or OSS from June 1st to June 20th will not be permitted to
attend the dance. Any payments will be not refunded.
 All students attending the dance must have a student id with them in order to enter the
dance.
 On the morning of the dance, any student who has to leave the building to make hair
and other appointments for the dance must be present at school for four hours before
they can leave the school (7:30-11:30am). Any student who attempts to come to school
on the day of the dance after 12:00pm will not be permitted to attend the dance. Please
make arrangements for hair appointments the day prior to the dance.
 Any student absent on the day of the dance will not be permitted to attend.
8th Grade Recognition Ceremony – June 24-25, 2014
The 8th Grade Recognition Ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, June 24th and Wednesday, June
25th. Due to the size of this year’s eighth grade class the students will be grouped in
alphabetical order and have two sessions each day. The Recognition Ceremony is an
acknowledgement of our students’ accomplishments and transition to high school. All
students, regardless of academic accomplishment, will participate in the ceremony.
Times
8:30 – 9:30
Tuesday
June 24, 2014
A - Desai
Wednesday
June 25, 2014
Laf - Ray
10:30-11:30
DeSantis - Lad
Reid - Z
 Students are asked to wear appropriate attire for this academic ceremony. Example:
Boys - white top and dark pants. Girls - white top and dark pants/skirt or an
appropriate dress.
 Before the recognition ceremony, students, parents, and guests will be directed to the
FMS Auditorium where parents and guests will be seated. We ask that all
parents/guests wait until the end of the ceremony to take memorable photographs
on this very special day.
 When the ceremony is concluded parents/guardians can sign their child out of
school for the day.
The administration and staff greatly appreciate the contributions and efforts of our PTSO this
year. They have been committed to the success of our 8th grade students. Please take time to
review the information contained in this letter. If you have any questions, please feel free to
contact me at your convenience.
Respectfully,
Mrs. Nikkii Tatum
Nikkii Tatum
8th Grade Vice-Principal