Franklin 411
Issue #30 - April 23, 2023
A Word From Mrs. Loor
We're looking forward to our author visit tomorrow with Linda Bozzo. Linda is a children's author of more than 60 nonfiction books. To learn more about Linda, please visit her website.
Thursday, April 27th is Take Your Child to Work Day. If your child will be absent from school that day, please make sure you have notified Mrs. Napoles. Her email is mnapoles@summit.k12.nj.us or you can call the main office (908) 277-2613.
We are fortunate to have technology coaches who work with our students and teachers to continually integrate technology into our instructional practices. This past week, the students in Mrs. Karpinski and Ms. Ciccarelli's class worked with Cubetto off-screen coding robots.
The students in Mrs. Harter's second grade class were treated to a wonderful presentation about Ramadan and Eid. We continue to celebrate the diversity of our community.
AND what an amazing evening we had at our Franklin Fair! An ENORMOUS thank you to the PTO and all the dedicated volunteers who made this special event happen. Congratulations to all the winners!
Have a fantastic week!
With Warmest Regards,
Mrs. Loor
FIELD DAY
Dear Franklin Parents,
Field Day is quickly approaching! We hope for dry weather on Friday May 12, 2023, but we have a rain date of Monday, May 15, 2023 planned just in case! If you are available to volunteer on either day, please sign up!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090844A8AF2DABFB6-field
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up at a station that has an activity you feel comfortable leading! There are 10 stations for Grades 1-2 AND 10 stations for Grades 3-5. Please be sure you are selecting the appropriate grade level!
1:00 - 2:00 pm, Shift 1
2:00 - 3:00 pm, Shift 2
If you have any questions, please contact me at lburr@summit.k12.nj.us.
Thank you!
Mrs. Burr
Counselor's Corner
Teachers have been teaching the seventh lesson from the THRIVE Program. For more information and parent newsletter about this program that supports the social-emotional needs of our students, please click HERE.
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
Dear Franklin Families,
Spring has finally sprung and allergy season has arrived!
In order to decrease pollen exposure, remember to wash your hands after playing outside (students are encouraged to do the same here at school after recess), take a daily shower to rinse the pollen from your hair and skin and keep the bedroom windows closed to prevent pollen from landing on pillowcases and bedding. Don’t forget your pets! Dogs and cats carry pollen on their coats and can bring it into the home. Remember to wipe them off too!
If your child requires allergy medication during school hours, a “School Medication Administration Authorization Form” must be on file, and signed by both parent and physician. This form is required for both PRESCRIPTION AND OVER THE COUNTER medications (including oral meds, eye drops, nose sprays, and cough drops.) Forms are available on the Summit Public Schools website at: https://www.summit.k12.nj.us/uploaded/District_Forms/Health_Forms/MedicationAdministration14.pdf
Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.
Thanks,
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.
Reminders
- 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.
- Please note that there is no signing in when your child is late or leaving early. Please wait for your child outside of the main entrance doors.
IMPORTANT DATES
May 1-5: 5th Grade Residency Verification
May 4: 5th Grade TREP$
May 5: 2nd Gr Field Trip (2A / 2G) Reeves-Reed Arboretum
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