The Franklin Press
Principal's Update - September 2015
Ben Franklin Successfully Opens for 2015-2016 School Year
Dear Ben Franklin families,
Below you will find a list of events for September and October. We look forward to seeing all of you at the big event of school opening ... Back to School Night on September 30 at 7:00 pm. More details about this evening will follow in separate announcements.
Sincerely,
Mr. Meurer
See you at Back to School Night on September 30 - 7:00 pm
Dismissal Process
Overview
Dismissing approximately 450 students all between the ages of 3 and 9 is a large task and one that requires the assistance of every teacher and staff member of Ben Franklin. Your cooperation in following our expectations for dismissal greatly aids us in providing a smooth, efficient, and safe dismissal for all students. At Ben Franklin, there are three options for dismissal at the end of the day:
- Bus
- Car Rider Pickup
- Parent/Guardian Pickup (aka Walkers)
For more information about the procedures for these options, please see our website at http://www.ltps.org/BenFranklin.cfm?subpage=1333758 .
Changing Dismissal Plans
If your child's dismissal plan is different on a given day, please send in a written note with your child's name, the date, the change in dismissal plans, and your signature. A separate note must be sent each time your child's dismissal plan is different. In order to ensure the safety of your child, one note covering multiple days will not be accepted.
If you need to change dismissal plans during the day, please call the main office at 609-671-5540. The main office will inform the teacher of this change. While emailing the teacher is a great additional step, calling the main office is important since a teacher may not see your email in time for dismissal due to an absence or simply because s/he is working with your child. If your child attends an after school program, it is important to inform that program separately of any changes since they will be looking for your child if you do not inform them.
Main Office Pickup Before 3:00 pm Only
Please note that at 3:00 pm the main office begins preparations for dismissal. After 3:00 pm, students will not be dismissed from the main office. Families needing to pick up students from the main office may do so prior to 3:00 pm. After 3:00 pm, families may use the car rider pickup, parent/guardian pickup (aka walkers), or buses. We thank you in advance for your cooperation with this procedure to ensure the safe dismissal of all students.
Back to School Night
Wednesday, Sep 30, 2015, 07:00 PM
2939 Princeton Pike, Lawrence Township, NJ, United States
Text @benfran to 81010
Trouble texting? Try texting @benfran to (609) 482-3342
Want to receive texts in your email? Send an email to benfran@mail.remind.com
Calendar of Upcoming Events
- Sep 11 Ice Cream Social - 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Sep 14 School Closed
- Sep 15 School Picture Day
- Sep 16 PTO Meeting - 7:00 pm
- Sep 23 School Closed
- Sep 29 Fall Clubs Begin (Mad Science, Golf, Tennis)
- Sep 30 Cheering Clinic Begins
- Sep 30 Back to School Night - 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Oct 2 Blue & White Spirit Day / Week of Respect Kickoff
- Oct 5-9 Week of Respect
- Oct 12 School Closed
- Oct 16 Sports Day (Wear your favorite sports shirt or item)
- Oct 17 Fall Fest and Fun Run - 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Oct 21 PTO Meeting - 7:00 pm
- Oct 30 Fall Parade
- Oct 30 Blue & White Spirit Day