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Franklin News and Updates
Dear Parents and Guardians:
- Be Respectful
- Be Responsible
- Be Safe
All students watched a video explaining our expectations. Teachers discussed and reinforced what that would look like in various settings in our school.
Staff and students are working hard after the completion of our winter benchmark assessments (MAP, AIMs web). Teachers have adjusted their instructional groupings to meet the needs of our students. MAP tests results for students in grades 2 -5 were sent home via backpack to all families Wednesday, Jan. 24th. If you did not receive the report, please contact your classroom teacher.
We want all of our students to be able to get some fresh air and exercise during the day when the weather permits. Please remember to send appropriate winter clothing with your child for outdoor recess.
Best,
Dr. Claire Kowalczyk
Important Upcoming Dates
Saturday, Jan. 28 6:30-11:30 p.m.ELF Casino Night
Monday, Jan. 30 4:00-5:30 p.m. District Spelling Bee @ Roosevelt
Wednesday, Feb. 1 Online Registration opens for New KDG students 2017-18
Saturday, Feb. 4 9:00-11:00 a.m. Science Olympiad @ Emerson for grades 3,4,5
Monday, Feb. 6 7:00 p.m. BOE @ Jefferson
Thursday, Feb. 9 7:00 p.m. Orchestra Concert @ Emerson for 4th and 5th grade
Saturday, Feb. 11 2:00-5:00 p.m. PTA Winterfest @ Franklin
Tuesday, Feb. 14 Valentine's Day Parties in classrooms
Thursday, Feb. 16 4:00-7:00 p.m. Spring Parent Teacher Conferences
Monday, Feb. 20 NO SCHOOL President's Day Holiday
Tuesday, Feb. 21 7:00 p.m. BOE meeting @ Jefferson
5Essentials Survey - Jan. 30th
If you have not already done so, please take just a few minutes today to participate in the 5Essentials school climate survey for 2017. The deadline to complete the survey is Jan. 30th. It only takes about to minutes or less to complete the survey. The information you submit will help us continuously improve our school.
https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/login/
Channels of Challenge Meeting for 2nd grade parents
SIX FLAGS READ-TO-SUCCEED PROGRAM
Parents, by now your child has brought home the SIX FLAGS READ-TO-SUCCEED program packet. Please read the information carefully if your child is interested in earning a free ticket to Six Flags Great America theme park. Extra packets and Reading Logs may be obtained in the school office.
This is an optional program. If your child plans on participating, they should be reading now and may return their completed Reading Logs (signed and dated) to their homeroom teachers no later than Tuesday, February 21st.
A Look Ahead at Camp Duncan for 2017-18
Looking forward to 2017-18, we are excited to be providing a more focused Outdoor Education experience at Camp Duncan for our 5th graders. The overnight field trip in the coming year will include two full days of activities, and will eliminate the second night and extra half-day. We are focusing on all the favorite activities students have enjoyed over the years and that best meet learning needs aligned with the District 64 science curriculum. These include: the Night Hike/Drumming, 5th Grade Campfire Sing-a-Long, and the ever-popular Mission Impossible game, in addition to eight planned learning units. The two-day, one-night format means that students will be away from home and school for two complete days, returning at regular dismissal time on the second day. A District-wide committee of 5th grade teachers and the elementary principals carefully reviewed the Camp Duncan program, and unanimously support this compact format. We believe this two-day schedule will enhance the best features of a popular educational experience, support our science curriculum and goals for social-emotional learning, and places the program on a more sustainable basis for the future.
The Outdoor Education Program remains a valuable part of the District 64 curriculum for our 5th graders. The two-day, one-night schedule will enable us to maintain a rich outdoor education experience for students and introduce many other benefits. For your advance planning, the District anticipates that the $190 program fee paid by parents may also be reduced. The Board of Education was informed of this change at the Monday, January 23, 2017 meeting. You may read the full memo here that describes the wide range of considerations and benefits.
PTA Upcoming Events
General Questions? Contact us at info@franklinpta.com
FRANKLIN'S 1st ANNUAL DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE
WHEN: Friday, January 27th from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
WHO: Dads, Grandpas, Favorite Uncles, and Other Loved Ones with their princesses!
TICKETS: Purchase through the Online Store at MySchoolAnywhere: https://www.myschoolanywhere.com/cart-enter.a5w
Questions? Contact Pete Vercellin @ pete@floydsbarbershop.com
**We are still looking for a few MOMS to volunteer during this event. Email us at vp@franklinpta.com**
16TH ANNUAL WINTERFEST
WHEN: Saturday, February 11th from 2:00pm - 5:00pm
WHO: YOU!!! This is a family event. All are welcome.
TICKETS: Since our Franklin families were amazing during Kindness Walk, this year it is FREE! However, ticket reservations ARE required. More to come.
PTA International Week
This year, our Diversity Committee is launching an "International Week" from February 6th - 10th. During school, students will learn about the diverse cultures represented at Franklin, and will end with a Family Celebration during Winterfest! International baskets for bid, dance performances, and fun crafts throughout! Sound intriguing? Click the link to read more about it on our website: http://www.franklinpta.com/…/february-11-from-2-5pm-frankli…
NEED!: Your generous donations!! Please check out the flyer attached (also on the website above) with details on what you can donate. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!!
Contact Us
Website: http://www.d64.org/fra/
Location: 2401 Manor Lane, Park Ridge, IL, United States
Phone: (847) 318-4390
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Franklin-Elementary-School-Park-Ridge-Niles/414168118713916
Twitter: @FranklinD64