Franklin e-Newsletter
Monday, October 7, 2019
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New Information
"Breaking Down Cultural Barriers"
- What is Implicit Bias?
- What are Microaggressions?
- What are Stereotypes?
Light snacks and beverages will be provided in addition to free child care. We hope you can come join us.
Breaking Down Cultural Barriers
Come be a part of a conversation to establish a common language and discuss approaches to use when conversations become difficult. Presented by Hilario Benzon from the National Education Association Human and Civil Rights Department. We will discuss the topics of:
- What is Implicit Bias?
- What are Microaggressions?
- What are Stereotypes?
Thursday, Oct 17, 2019, 06:00 PM
1650 Matterhorn Drive Northeast, Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
Open House Summary
Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Wednesday, October 23 from 3:00-6:00PM
- Thursday, October 24 from 3:00-8:00PM
Be on the lookout for the letter. We hope to see you.
Winter Sports
- Girls Swimming: Coach Mercedes Hayes (Practice begins Wednesday, October 9)
- Boys' Basketball: 7th: Coach Ben Ethier/8th: Coach Scott Brune (Practice begins Thursday, October 17)
Students will need an updated physical and all signed forms before being allowed to practice. If a student participated in a fall sport, all forms will transfer over to their next coach/sport.
Fundraiser Updates
- Tuesday, October 15: Day of Awesomeness @ Franklin from 1:00-2:30
- Tuesday, October 22: Franklin Night @ SkyZone from 5:00-9:00PM. Students who turned in their golden ticket received a free hour.
Week of Wow WInners
PTA Updates
Next Meeting: Monday, October 14 from 11:00-12:00
Bolt Closet
We had a very successful first year of opening the Franklin Bolt Closet. For families new to Franklin, this closet provides new and gently used clothing, new socks and underwear and all personal hygiene care items for the underserved students who are part of the Franklin family. We protect the students’ privacy by only having the counseling and health center staff know who utilizes the closet. Monthly we will feature one item the closet is in need of.
For September, we are accepting NEW socks and NEW underwear in both child and adults sizes.
We also accept monetary donations and have volunteer shoppers for the Bolt Closet. Thank you for your support and helping to ensure every student comes to school clean, appropriately dressed and ready to learn!
Agenda & Budget Items
Continuing Information
Student Tutoring
See the video below that provides details about this opportunity.
City Bus Transportation (Free)
Students — Ride the Bus on Us! All CRCSD, Kirkwood and Coe students can now ride the City bus free all year. High School and College students – just show a student ID to ride free. Elementary and middle school student do not need ID. http://cityofcr.com/transit
Infinite Campus
- Complete online verification as soon as possible.
- Pay book fees ($56 full pay) through the Parent Portal or complete the educational benefits survey to see if you qualify for free or reduced fees.
Announcements
- Parent: "What'd you do today at school?"
- Student: "Nothing"
- Parent: "Is there anything I should know about going on at school?"
- Student: "Nope"
If this is occurring at your house, check out the two links below that will take you to ways we communicate announcements to students. These same announcements are read during the school day; both morning and afternoon.
- TV Displays: https://crfranklin.arreya.com
- Website: http://franklin.cr.k12.ia.us/
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, October 8
- Tuesday Tutoring, 3:00-4:00PM
- Girls Soccer vs. Prairie
- Cross Country @ Cherry Hill Park
- Boys' Tennis vs. Roosevelt @ Washington
- 8th Grade Football vs. McKinley
Thursday, October 10
- 7th Grade Football @ McKinley
Friday, October 11
- School-wide Lockdown Drill
Monday, October 14
- PTA Meeting, 11:00-12:00 in 300 Conference Room
Tuesday, October 15
- Fundraiser "Day of Awesomeness" from 1:00-2:30
- Tuesday Tutoring, 3:00-4:00
Thursday, October 17
- Breaking Down Cultural Barriers @ Mt. Mercy (See info above)
Friday, October 18
- Bus Safety Evacuation Drills
Franklin Middle School
Email: lptacek@cr.k12.ia.us
Website: franklin.cr.k12.ia.us
Location: 300 20th Street Northeast, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
Phone: (319) 558-2452
Facebook: facebook.com/franklinms
Twitter: @FranklinBolts