Franklin 411
Issue #32 - May 7, 2023
A Word From Mrs. Loor
What a great turn out for Franklin TREP$ Marketplace! Our 5th grade entrepreneurs did an amazing job. Thank you to all the families for supporting either your 5th grader through the process, coming to purchase items, and/or sending in money for your child to participate.
As you know, our Field Day is scheduled for this Friday, May 12th. As is tradition, we will be having a whole school picnic lunch outside. It will be from 12:15-12:45 PM. School lunch will still be available for purchase. Teachers will be bringing their classes out to the designated locations below. Feel free to send in a small blanket or towel for students to sit on while outside. If you are the parent(s) of multiple children in the school, please know that the students will need to remain under the supervision of their teacher. Please plan accordingly to spend the time as you see fit between your children. Teachers will be taking the students back into the building at 12:45 PM to get ready for field day. All parent volunteers should report to Mrs. Burr at that time to check in.
Good luck to all of our 3rd, 4th and 5th graders on their NJSLA testing this week!
Have a fantastic week!
With Warmest Regards,
Mrs. Loor
Field Day Picnic Lunch Locations
Counselor's Corner
If you are a Franklin parent with an incoming 1st grader for the 2023-2024 school year, please click HERE for information about a special interactive program designed to support the transition into elementary school.
For any questions regarding our counseling program, please contact Ms. Audino, our school counselor. Her email is laudino@summit.k12.nj.us.
From the Nurse's Office
AN IMPORTANT NOTE FROM THE FRANKLIN SCHOOL HEALTH OFFICE
REGARDING REHYDRATION AND ENERGY DRINKS
Many students are bringing rehydration and energy drinks (PRIME, Gatorade Fast Twitch etc…) to school to drink in the classroom and at lunch. It is recommended that rehydration solutions only be consumed by individuals during periods of intense exercise, and not in the classroom setting. The wildly popular PRIME drinks, and other similar brands, are being heavily promoted by YouTube social media influencers, and are being marketed to students for use at any time.
In addition, PRIME Rehydration and PRIME Energy drinks contain TREE NUTS (as noted on their label) and may NOT be consumed in the classrooms due to the risk of cross contamination from spills etc...
PRIME Energy, and Gatorade Fast Twitch, contain 200 mg of caffeine (the equivalent of 2-3 cups of coffee or two cans of RedBull.) Both brands have a printed disclaimer on their bottles stating that the product is “Not recommended for children under 18 years of age”, as caffeinated energy drinks can be extremely dangerous to children. Excessive caffeine intake causes heart palpitations, tachycardia (a rapid heart rate), an increased respiratory rate, feelings of jitteriness and/or restlessness and insomnia.
Many rehydration drinks on the market contain artificial sweeteners and/or are high in sugar (which is in conflict with our district’s Nutrition and Wellness Policy), they are high in sodium, and may cause electrolyte, vitamin or caffeine toxicity in children.
Please have your student bring a refillable water bottle to school every day, as water is the healthiest, and safest form of hydration for students in the school setting. Thank you for helping to keep ALL Franklin students healthy, and safe from allergic reactions, by refraining from sending rehydration and energy drinks in with your student. Never hesitate to reach out with any additional questions or concerns.
Mrs. Zanelli
For health-related questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Zanelli, our school nurse. Her email is azanelli@summit.k12.nj.us. You can also visit the Summit Public Schools Virtual Health Office for additional information.
FLASH 2023
Inspire your child and fuel their passions with a variety of engaging and creative learning pathways in the FLASH summer program!
Reminders
- ALL LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE TO THE LIBRARY by Friday, June 2.
- We are outside every day for recess weather permitting and we utilize all of our fields as much as possible. Please remember as per board policy 7490, animals are not allowed on school property without prior notice and permission. It also includes arrival and dismissal. This is for the safety and security for all of our students. It would also be amazing if you could pass the word along for all pet owners who live in the area to please clean up after their animals.
- The playground is solely for school use from 8am-3pm. I understand that you may be arriving at school earlier for dismissal, but the playground equipment is not available to the public until after school is over.
To ensure that we include everyone and accurately provide class placement for all students, we ask that you notify Mrs. Napoles in writing, if you do not plan to return to Franklin in September. Please let us know by June 14th.
- If your child will not be in school, please email or call Mrs. Napoles.
- Children should not be bringing toys, Pokemon cards, etc to school unless it is for a specific school-related activity such as a special share day.
- Any forgotten items that need to be dropped off must be labeled with the child's name and teacher's name and left on the table in the security vestibule past the front entrance.
IMPORTANT DATES
May 8: 3/4K & 5C Field Trip - Turtle Back Zoo
May 8-12: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 9-11: Grades 3-5 NJSLA- Math
May 16-18: Grades 3-5 NJSLA-ELA
May 18: 2nd Gr Field Trip (2C / 2H) Reeves-Reed Arboretum
May 23-24: Grade 5 only NJSLA Science
May 29: Memorial Day - No School
Franklin Elementary School
Email: eloor@summit.k12.nj.us
Website: https://www.summit.k12.nj.us/schools/franklin
Location: 136 Blackburn Road, Summit, NJ, USA
Phone: (908) 277-2613
Twitter: @esloor