February 26, 2024
February 26, 2024
February 13th marked the 100th day of school. It's hard to believe how quickly time flies when you're having fun and learning so much along the way. This milestone is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm of our students, teachers, and staff and I would like to acknowledge the progress students have made and the goals they've accomplished since the start of the school year.
Mrs. Lipka and Ms. McNelly’s kindergarten classes commemorated this special occasion with a variety of fun and educational activities designed to engage and inspire our students. From dressing up as centenarians to engaging in counting challenges and creative projects, there was something for everyone to enjoy.
As we look forward to the next phase of our academic journey together, let's take a moment to appreciate how far we've come and the exciting adventures that lie ahead.
Here's to celebrating 100 days of learning, growth, and endless possibilities!
Steffany Jewell
Ben Franklin Principal
The Student Council is sponsoring a food drive this week. We are asking you to bring in nonperishable food. Our goal is to collect 640 items. We are asking everyone to bring in at least two items for our food drive. Each day this week there will be bins in the entryway for your child to place the food items in. All food we collect will be donated to a local food pantry. Please help us warm the hearts of our community.
MYSCHOOLBUCKS PROCESSING FEE INCREASE THURS 3/7
Please see this message from MySchoolBucks, our online payment portal for cafeteria payments, regarding an increase in their processing fees effective Thursday, March 7th:
We’re updating the program fee you pay at checkout in MySchoolBucks when funding your student’s meal account to $3.25 for each credit/debit card payment beginning on March 7th. Please note that if your district accepts e-checks, the program fee when paying by electronic check will be $2.75 per meal payment on the same date.
Due to rising payment processing interchange fees and increased operational costs, this adjustment to our per-transaction program fee for school meals is necessary to continue providing you with the best and most secure online payment experience.
If you would like to make changes to your saved payment methods or automatic payment settings, please log into your MySchoolBucks account. For questions, please call our support team at 855-832-5226.
BEN FRANKLIN YEARBOOK ORDERING INFORMATION
Online yearbook ordering is now open until April 1, 2024. (All Yearbook orders will be placed online this year). Yearbooks can be ordered online here: School & Sports Pics Yearbook Ordering Link.
Anyone who has provided School & Sport Pics with an email address will be reminded to order. If you have any further questions please contact School & Sport Pics at 262-780-2901.
Click HERE to order yours now!
FPS 2024-25 OPEN ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
At the January 24, 2024 School Board Meeting, the FPS School Board approved (139) open enrollment seats for the 2024-25 school year. Online applications for open enrollment are accepted beginning Monday, February 5th through Friday, April 30, 2024 @ 4pm. For all other open enrollment information, please view our webpage here which includes the breakdown of open seats by grade level and directions to follow for those wishing to open enroll. For any questions, please contact Heidi Engel, FPS Auxiliary Service Coordinator by email or phone (414) 525-7634.
LOST & FOUND
Please Click here for items currently in the lost and found. It is also suggested that if possible, student items be labeled with the first and last name on it so that we can get it back to the student if it becomes lost.
FRANKLIN ART GALLERY NIGHT 2/22
SPRING FUNDRAISER MILWAUKEE PRETZEL COMPANY DEADLINE TODAY 2/26
Today is the last day to collect those pretzel orders! Please remember that ALL ORDERS ALONG WITH PAYMENT MUST BE TURNED IN TO CLASSROOM TEACHER OR MAIN OFFICE TODAY 2/26!
Pretzels will be ready for pick up on March 18 at Ben Franklin or for $10 you can have them shipped directly to your home.
DINING OUT NIGHT
Please join the Ben Franklin PTO on Wednesday, March 13, 20204 for Dining Out Night at Noodles Hales Corners from 4-8 PM. 25% of all qualifying sales online and in-restaurant sales will go directly back to the PTO. For online and Noodles Rewards app orders, guests can apply the coupon code, “GIVING25” in the Coupon Code line at checkout. Ordering online is quick and easy and allows guests to skip the line by grabbing their meal at our Quick Pick-Up station or where pick up windows are present. Please make sure you are signed into your rewards account to use this code, if you are not already a member, please sign up! This is a great option for guests who prefer to dine at home or on-the-go but still want to support your organization.
When ordering in-restaurant guests must mention your organization or present the flyer upon placing your order prior to paying.
SPRING SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR 3-11/3-15
The Spring Scholastic Book Fair is right around the corner! If you are interested in volunteering, please use the link below to sign up!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4CAEA62CA2F94-47244848-spring
Family Shopping Night is Thursday, Mar 14, 2024 from 4:30-7 PM.
Visit our Scholastic Book Fair Homepage to preview the flyer and more!
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/benfranklinelementaryschool2
Unused eWallet funds from the Fall Book Fair have been converted to an eGift card balance 24 hours after that fair. Families can use the eGift card to shop online in The Scholastic Store. Or the remaining balance can fund a new eWallet for a future Fair. Families will receive a monthly email reminder with their eWallet balance so they don’t forget their funds. Please check your emails!
SPRING CARNIVAL & YEARBOOK HANDOUT MAY 17, 2024
We need your help in making this year's Spring Carnival the best one yet! Please use the link below if you're interested in volunteering or donating! https://forms.gle/gWLps4zkeUNi7Gxi9
5th GRADE BABY PHOTOS & QUOTES
Please submit 5th grade baby photos and “When I Grow Up I Want To Be” quotes to Nicole Stuebner at Nicole.stuebner@yahoo.com no later than Friday, March 1st!
BOOKMARK
Ben Franklin PTO’s LinkTree so all the info. you need it just a click away!
Stay informed about Activities, Events, Fundraisers, and more Ben Franklin PTO’s website!
REC YOUTH SOCCER SEEKING COACH
Our Community Education & Recreation Dept is looking for an adult to coach a youth soccer team. Ages needed are for the K4/K5 and 3rd/4th grade leagues. Practices are once a week on the night of your choice. Games are Saturday mornings at Robinwood from April 20th - June 1st. This is a paid position. Please contact Leah Voss (leah.voss@franklin.k12.wi.us) if you have any questions or are interested.
CHARACTER KIDS SPRING BREAK THEATER CAMP
Are you Broadway Bound? Join us for a special Spring Break camp March 25th - 28th! In this half day camp, students will learn the basics of acting, singing and musical theater dance while exploring songs and scenes from various Broadway musicals. Family and friends are invited to a special performance on the last day of camp! Learn More or Register Here
Dates: March 25 - 28 (Monday through Thursday)
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Anita's Dance Center (S63W13700 W Janesville Rd, Muskego, WI 53150)
Grades: 1st-5th
Price: $120
SPRING CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT SALE
Mark your calendar for March 16th for our semi-annual sale at FPMS. With over 120 consigners, we'll be selling everything from children's clothing, books, games, toys, baby items and more. We have a "Donation Hour" after the sale is closed for nonprofits and schools to "shop" the sale for free. Besides FPS schools, organizations that benefit from the sale are Kids Matter Inc., Street Angels Homeless Outreach, Next Door Milwaukee, Robyn's Nest at Children's Hospital, Ladies of Charity, Father Gene's, St. Vincent DePaul, and many MPS schools.
WINTER/SPRING REC GUIDE IS AVAILABLE!
The 2023-24 Winter/Spring Rec Guide is now available online here and registration for Franklin families opens on Tuesday, December 5th (tomorrow as you receive this newsletter on Monday). We have a bunch of new programs including Basketball Camps, Athlete Performance Training, more Abby Martin cookie decorating, Kayak Trips, Adult Gym Classes and more! Sign up early as spots are limited!
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Email: Jennifer.Russell@franklin.k12.wi.us
Website: https://www.franklin.k12.wi.us/ben-franklin-elementary-school
Location: 7620 S 83rd St, Franklin, WI 53132, USA
Phone: 414-529-8270
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