Franklin Flier
February 28, 2020
Integrity * Respect * Excellence * Adaptability * Responsibility * Engagement * Collaboration
Phone Numbers
Office
507.345.4287
- 0 for secretary
- 1 for health office
Palmer Bus
507.386.0210
Yaeger Bus (from ExCEL)
507.345.5470
Weather Cancellations
507.386.4777
School Hours
7:30 Office opens
7:40 Breakfast begins
8:10 2nd bell classes begin
2:40 School ends
3:45 Office closes
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Dates to remember
Tuesday, March 10 2 hour late start
Wednesday, March 11 3rd Grade Young Writers Conference
Friday, March 13 No School
Tuesday, March 17 Parent-Teacher Conferences & Book Fair
Thursday, March 19 Parent-Teacher Conferences & Book Fair
Tuesday, March 24 Parent-Teacher Conferences & Book Fair
March 26-30 NO SCHOOL
Need to get signed up for Parent-Teacher conferences?
Did you receive this letter in the mail?
February 26, 2020
Dear parents and families,
As public health officials expected to happen, the coronavirus (COVID-19) has been found in the United States. It is important to know that at this time there are no known human cases in Minnesota. It's also worth noting that generally the risk of people in Minnesota schools becoming sick with coronavirus disease is very low. We continue to monitor the latest developments because the safety of the people in our schools is our top priority. We are in close contact with the Minnesota Department of Public Health and receive updates from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to ensure our school district has the latest information.
Basic health prevention continues to be useful—especially during cold and flu season:
- Consider getting a seasonal flu shot. It's not too late!
- Cover coughs and sneezes.
- Encourage frequent and thorough hand washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Children stay home from school until fever free for 24 hours without fever reducing medication.
Anyone with specific questions or concerns is asked to contact Mankato Area Public Schools’ health care professional Lead Licensed School Nurse Terri Helland at 507-387-3461.
Sincerely,
Paul Peterson, Ed.D.
Superintendent
507-387-1868
Favorite T-Shirt Day
Tuesday, Mar 10, 2020, 10:00 AM
Franklin Elementary School, North Broad Street, Mankato, MN, USA
A free sub for earning a Golden Ticket?
These Franklin students were awarded a Golden Ticket for their outstanding behavior while they had a substitute teacher. Their ticket got them a sandwich of their choice, donated from Jersey Mike’s on Riverfront. They ate their sub with other winners from the month. Great work students!
When is breakfast served?
On days when school is scheduled to start two hours late, or the weather dictates that we start two hours late, breakfast is NEVER served at 10:00.
If you child needs breakfast, but will not be here to eat from 7:40-8:10, they will need to eat at home.
Have you ever seen such talented students?
Wanna add to your parent tool kit?
When will school start & end next year?
For more information about this news release, contact Superintendent Paul Peterson at 507-387-1868.
Mankato-School start and end times for elementary, middle and high schools in Mankato Area Public Schools (MAPS) have been established for the 2020-2021 school year. New school times reflect the school district’s transition next year to a two-tiered busing system.
Beginning September 2020:
- MAPS Preschool 8 a.m. morning start time
- Elementary schools 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Bridges Community School 8:20 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.
- Middle schools 8:35 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.
- High schools 8:45 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.
After the new system was approved by the School Board in December, district leaders began developing plans to address areas of concern shared during a community input phase. These included: before and after school child care, student supervision, and the impact on co-curricular departure times.
"Having start and end times finalized now provides families and staff a significant amount of lead time in preparing for the next school year," says Paul Peterson, superintendent of Mankato Area Public Schools. "The times reflect input received while the school district was studying the concept and also since the School Board took action. An 8 a.m. start time for elementary schools aligns nicely with several areas we knew we needed to address, especially related to child care and student supervision."
District officials have developed detailed plans to assist in transition to tiered busing and will communicate regularly with families and the community in advance of the change. "This is a great move for our students and families, and we are committed to providing timely information for a smooth transition," adds Peterson.
For more information contact Mankato Area Public Schools’ administrative offices at 507-387-1868.
Have a pre-school aged child?
What's new on Peachjar?
- Lego project competition
- 5th grade fun day
- Free dental
- Volleyball camp
- Children's Museum
- Camp Invention
- and more....
Welcome to 2019-20 school year from Franklin Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO). As a parent, legal guardian,or staff of students enrolled at Franklin Elementary School, you are a member!
What is happening with PTO in March?
- March 10 - PTO Meeting from 6:30-7:30 in Franklin Media Center. All are invited to attend. This meeting includes executive nominations for next year's PTO board.
- March 17, 19, and 24 - Scholastic Book Fair: Stop by the Auditorium during conferences for free popcorn and to purchases current and popular books. Franklin receives 55-70% of sales back as Scholastic Dollars to purchase books and supplies for the school.
- March 20 - Yearbook orders due! Yearbooks are $10 and can be purchased online or with check or cash with order forms that went home earlier this month. To order online:
Go to www.schoolannual.com, click Buy Students Yearbook
Search for Franklin Elementary Mankato, MN, click 2020 Yearbook
No extra yearbooks will be ordered, so you must order by March 20, if you want one!
- March 19 and 24 - Potluck for teachers: PTO will coordinate a potluck for teachers during conferences. Signup to help will come out next week.
- Hy-Vee receipts and Box Tops for Education -- continue to save and submit as Franklin gets over $1000 from these programs annually. Turn in to classroom teacher or to the collection center near the school office.
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Want to give a shout out?
We are inviting families to email Mr. Olson when their child(ren) have a successful experience outside of school. The celebration will then be included in the morning school wide announcement. Ideas of things that families might want announced: winning a soccer tournament, moving up to a new tae kwon do belt, participating in the regional science fair, etc. If you have something that you'd like us to recognize your child(ren) for, email tolson1@isd77.k12.mn.us.
Please include:
Child's Name
Child's Teacher
The Child's achievement
About Us
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Our Responsibility
Always Try Your Best
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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