Franklin e-Newsletter
Friday, March 11, 2016
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** SPRING BREAK March 14-18 **
Spring Forward...Don't forget to set your clocks ahead 1 hour.
Iowa Assessments
If the timeline holds consistent with last year, we should expect to see results in late April or mid-May. When we have an idea of the release we will be sure to communicate it to the family.
Assessment Thank Yous
Snacks: Tina Erb, Elisabeth Langemo, Stacy Below, Deann LaGrange, Charu Chawla, Michelle Novak, Tyera Hess, Stacey Below, Dawn Herkelman, Michelle Stevens, Kay Staudacher, Staci Wray, Kristina Canfield, Angie Beer.
Snack Distribution: Lydia Barger, Kristina Canfield, Rafael & Amari Jacobo, Karen & Cael Knox, and Kay Staudacher.
Conferences
- Thursday, March 24 from 3:00-8:30PM
- Monday, March 28 from 3:00-8:30PM
If you did not receive the letter or would like additional details about conferences please check out our website: http://franklin.cr.k12.ia.us/spring-conferences/
Spring Musical: Alice in Wonderland
Franklin Blood Drive
Student Spotlight
P: Personal Best
A: Active Listening
R: Respect
R: Responsibility
T: Trustworthiness
6th Grade
Savannah Andrews, Jackson Bowman, Katie Conyers, Ella Hoeger, Landon Moore, Makayla Woodard
7th Grade
Isabella Blocklinger, Giuseppe Gianforte (not pictured), Josh Horne, Gabby Kilgore, Alexis Papesh-Castellanos, Mya Swyers
8th Grade
Leah Crilley, Sophia Jasper, Blair Johnson, Darrian Roberson, Nic Singleton (not pictured), Josh White
Mathcounts
Can you solve the following problem? "After a 20% reduction, the price of a computer was $800. What was the price of the computer before the reduction?" Our MathCounts team can and did solve many other problem-solving questions just like this. Congratulations to our Mathcounts team for getting 4th place during our regional competition at Prairie Schools on February 27th. The team consists of Emma Ohrt, Lexie Olson, Trevor Erb, and Ben Joens. (Answer: $1000)
Congratulations, Ben Joens
Picking Up & Dropping Off
The following message went out as an all-call and email to all Franklin Families last week:
The issues with cars double and triple-parked have increased in the recent weeks and it’s becoming a safety concern. We’ve had some close calls this year and our number one concern is the safety of our students. The Cedar Rapids Police Department has made frequent trips to the area during dismissal and have been known to issue tickets. There are numerous spots to pick up and drop off your child. We would benefit from families using these alternate locations rather than double and triple parking and stopping your cars to have students cross the street to get into vehicles. Below is a list of alternate locations available for pick-up (areas highlighted in red on the picture).
Please see the picture below for alternate spots to meet your child. We would appreciate your cooperation in ensuring the safety of our students.
ALTERNATE PICK UP LOCATIONS
- Lower B Avenue (by the tennis courts)
- 21st street (Street located behind the school. Please leave clearance for the buses to exit.)
- Alley next to the field area on the north side of FMS
- D Avenue
- C Avenue
Upcoming Receipt Challenge
Friends of Franklin
http://franklin.cr.k12.ia.us/assets/23/6/PTA_Friends_of_Franklin_Membership_2015-2016.pdf
Upcoming Events
"Alice in Wonderland" Musical, 7:00PM
March 14-18
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
Thursday, March 24
Parent-Teacher Conferences, 3:00-8:00PM
Friday, March 25
No School
Monday, March 28
Parent-Teacher Conferences, 3:00-8:00PM
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