Franklin Flier
November 21, 2016
Assuring learning excellence and readiness for a changing world.
- Integrity
- Respect
- Excellence
- Adaptability
- Responsibility
- Engagement
- Collaboration
Why are there college pennants in the hallways?
What's WIN time?
Have you seen the Franklin School Report Card?
What PTO events are planned for December and January?
December 5: Fundraising Committee Meeting, Franklin Media Center, 6:30 p.m.
If you want to shape the future of Franklin's PTO and share your ideas on how we should raise money to support our children's education, you're welcome to attend the Fundraising Committee Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
December 13: Scoopie Night at Culver's (Madison Ave, Mankato), 5-8 p.m.
Give yourself a break from making dinner and dine at or get it to go from Culver's on Madison Ave. between 5 - 8 p.m. and 10% of the proceeds will go to Franklin Elementary School PTO.
January 9: Eat Wings, Raise Funds at Buffalo Wild Wings, Mankato, 5-9 p.m.
It's an excuse not to cook, while supporting Franklin. You can dine at or carry out on January 9 from 5-9 p.m., but be sure to mention you are there to support Franklin and 15% of your total bill will go to Franklin (not including tax, gratuity, alcohol or promotional discounts).
January 12: PTO Meeting, Franklin Media Center, 6:30 pm.
How will I know if school is delayed, dismissed early or cancelled due to weather?
To check information about school being delayed, dismissed early or cancelled, you can:
Call: The District Information Line at 386-4777. HINT: If you save it to your phone your kids can check it and not bother you at 6 am.
Watch: WCCO (Ch 4), KSTP (Ch 5), FOX (Ch 9), KARE (Ch 11), KEYC (Ch 12)
Listen: KMSU (89.7 FM), KXLP (94.1 FM), KDOG (96.7 FM), KEEZ (99.1 FM), KXAC (100.5 FM), KRRW (101.5), KYSM (103.5 FM), WCCO (830 AM), KTOE (1420 AM)
PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE OFFICE TO SEE IF SCHOOL IS CANCELLED OR RELEASING EARLY. Our school phone lines tie up quickly when an early closing is announced so be sure you have your Snow Emergency Form current as we will follow the directions you have given us on that sheet.
District text messages with reminders and announcements. You can receive text messages to remind you about things such as two-hour late starts and inform you of weather related changes. Subscribe using this link.
Please remember that ACES, our after school childcare program, does not operate when we close due to inclement weather.
* When the weather causes school to start two hours late, breakfast will not be served.
Dates to Remember
Monday, November 21 Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences (3:30-8:00)
Monday, November 21 No ExCEL
Tuesday, November 22 Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences (8:00-1:00)
Tuesday, November 22-Friday, November 25 Thanksgiving Break (NO SCHOOL)
Monday, November 29 5th Grade Guthrie Trip
Thursday, December 8 3rd-5th Winter Concert 1:30-2:30
Friday, December 9 3rd-5th Winter Concert 9:30-10:30 AND 1:30-2:30
Tuesday, December 13 Two Hour Late Start (10:10 SCHOOL STARTS)
Friday, December 23-January 2 Winter Break (NO SCHOOL)
Tuesday, January 10 Two Hour Late Start (10:10 SCHOOL STARTS)
Thursday, January 12 PTO Meeting at 6:30 in the media center
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Email: tolson1@isd77.org
Website: http://www.fe.isd77.org/
Location: 1000 North Broad Street, Mankato, MN, United States
Phone: (507) 345.4287
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