OCT 18, 2021
HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT FOR GRADES 4-5
4th & 5th Grade Parents - Your child will soon have the opportunity to participate in a short series of lessons called Human Growth & Development. Click here for more details on what is covered with 4th and 5th grade during upcoming Health Education classes. This document also contains an opt-out option if for any reason you would like your child to not engage in this learning.
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Thank you to all of the parents who have scheduled and have or plan to attend parent teacher conferences. These meetings are incredibly important to share important information about your child. If you haven’t had a chance to schedule a conference, please reach out to your child’s teacher to find a time that works for both of you to meet and take advantage of this time.
For adults and children who are attending conferences on Tuesday, October 19, masks are required for all. If you need a mask, please stop in the front office-we have extra masks available. Thank you for your cooperation.
Date reminders:
Wed. (10/20) is Sports Day. Wear your favorite team gear.
Fri. (10/22) NO School for 4K-only, parent teacher conferences
Mon. (10/25) NO School, 4K-5, Staff Professional Development Day
Have a fantastic week!
Mary Shannon
Ben Franklin Principal
LOST & FOUND
Believe it or not we have several items in our Lost & Found. This week's lost & found. Is it yours?
If any of these items belong to your student, please email janel.oberheu@franklin.k12.wi.us Also, if you're student is missing an item please email Mrs. Oberheu with a description of the item and she will look for it.
ATTENDANCE REMINDER
PTO SCHOOL AND EVENT UPDATES
FIELD WORKSHOP
Treat your kiddos to TinkerLab and Kids' Craft Studio session with a visit to Field Workshop between October 20th - 25th and earn cash for Ben Franklin! Our school will earn 20% of all sessions booked for this timeframe using code BenFranklin21 at checkout (coupon code or in the message portion).
Purchase a gift card or book a birthday party and our school will earn even more! Use code: BenFranklin21
*BF is not able to get credit for both the purchase of a gift card and it’s redemption.
TRUNK-OR-TREAT
Trunk-or-Treat is coming!!!! Friday, October 29th 5:30-7PM Located in the front parking lot of Ben Franklin School.
Please come in your best family friendly costumes and bring your carved pumpkins to display.
There will be prizes for Best Costume & Best Decorated Trunk! If you are interested in hosting a Trunk please click here to sign up!
We will also be collecting non-perishable food items for The Hunger Task Force of Wisconsin.
Please remember this is a family friendly event on school property and all tobacco and alcohol is prohibited!
BOOK FAIR!!!
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! Monday, November 1st - Friday, November 5th. Please don't forget to set up your students eWallet for a fast, secure and easy way for your child to shop!
After missing out on many beloved traditions, our fall Book Fair will be a familiar, welcome and safe event for our students. Click here for the Book Fair’s Homepage. The book fair will take place at the Ben Franklin Library with a Family Shopping event on Wednesday, November 3rd from 4-6:30pm.
BOOK FAIR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED If you are interested in signing up to volunteer at this year's Book Fair, please follow this link: http:/runpto.com/pto/login?schoolid=benfranklin&app=Event&uid=1&hash=f64eac11f2cd8f0efa196f8ad173178e
NEW SPEAK UP SPEAK OUT FORM
The District has joined “Speak Up Speak Out Wisconsin” for threat or incident reporting. This takes the place of our previous “StopIt” reporting form. Click on this link to view the new form. You will notice as you start typing the name of your school, the choices for schools narrows so you can select your school. By selecting your school, this report goes to the principal or local law enforcement when needed. The video linked below gives a good overview of how “Speak Up Speak Out Wisconsin” works and is good to review with your family.
Going forward, we will have a graphic for Speak Up Speak Out Wisconsin at the bottom of each newsletter that you can click on for quick access to report incidents if needed. You can also add the Speak Up Speak Out App on your phone for quick reporting by utilizing these links: iOS | Android
FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS HIRING
We are hiring for Food Service Workers ($15/hour starting wage, full and part time), Kids Club Workers (working with students before and after school), and Bus Drivers ($21/hour starting wage, other bonuses, paid training through First Student in Muskego).
SCHOOL INFORMATION
All past newsletters are stored on our website here
Email: Susan.Behrens@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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenFranklinElemFPS/posts