SEPT 6, 2021
VISITORS & VOLUNTEERS IN SCHOOLS
In regards to visitors or volunteers, any person entering any school building during the school day when children are present for school is required to wear a mask, regardless of vaccination status. Masks should be worn at all times when in the building, and the visitor/volunteer should limit direct contact with others and maintain social distance (6 feet or more) when able.
Visitors and volunteers who are outdoors during the school day where students are present are required to wear a mask unless they have been vaccinated. Visitors or volunteers in the building after school, in locations where students are not present, are not required to wear a mask.
Dear Ben Franklin Parents and Caregivers,
As you are enjoying your holiday weekend, I hope you are all able to rest up after an exciting first few days of school. I want to thank all of you for helping us get off to a great start to learn all we can this year. I also appreciate your patience as we work through our arrival and drop off procedures.
The children are doing an amazing job adjusting to new teachers and new schedules!
Mark your calendars for Monday at noon! This bulletin will arrive at that time with important information. Please read through carefully, as it contains important updates about picture day and upcoming PTO events and much more.
As parents you know your children best. If there is anything I can do to support your children please feel free to reach out with questions or concerns either through my email or calling me directly at 414.525.5002.
Sincerely,
Mary Shannon
Ben Franklin Principal
mary.shannon@franklin.k12.wi.us
PICTURE DAY
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KIDS CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS
Many families are enrolled in our before and after school care through KIDS CLUB, under the Community & Recreation Department. Since Kids Club operates within Franklin Public Schools, we will be following the same masking and safety protocols as the schools. Here are some brief notes about what you can expect when dropping off or picking up your child from Kids Club:
Parents may not enter the building and we will use the same “walkie talkie” protocol that we utilized last year. More communication about this regarding how to use the walkie to call into the building will be coming to families soon.
Per the district masking protocols, children need to be masked to enter the elementary building and our staff is not able to help children put on their masks. Please see that your child is properly masked before entering the building.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SCHOOL LUNCH
ATTENDANCE REMINDER
CUB SCOUTS
Pack 538 is hosting a Join Scouting Recruitment Night at Pleasant View Elementary Library
from 6:15 to 7:15 PM on Wednesday 9/8/21. Pack 538 has over 35 Scouts from multiple schools
in the Franklin school district, private schools and homeschooling families. Scouts have year-
round fun with STEM events, community service, camping and more.
Parents and potential new scouts (boys and girls who will be in grades Kindergarten (K5)
through 5 th Grade for School Year 2021-2022) are invited to attend, learn about Cub Scouts,
and register. Contact Tim Bienzen, at 414-793-9245 or tbienzen@hotmail.com with questions. Visit
www.Pack538.com for more information.Welcome back for the 2021-220 School year! Your Ben Franklin PTO is working on planning some fun events this year and we'd love for you to be part of the action! JOIN our team. VOLUNTEER at events. PARTICIPATE in activities.
If you didn't get a Back-to-School flyer at the open house, access it by clicking here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D3Iyos9V6IXZhzSk0uRy_-e5ioNXyv16/view?usp=sharing
Stay up-to-date and connected by joining our Ben Franklin PTO Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/bfpto
Connecting with your child's classmates can be much easier! Scan the QR code to add your child(ren) by the end of next week. It's fast, easy, and FREE!
Join us at our next meeting on September 13th, 6:30-6:45 pm in the school library. We'll be working on plans for upcoming events and fundraisers. All are welcome.
Stay tuned next week for information about our first event of the school year!
SWING BACK INTO SPANISH!
In our ‘Vamos a Jugar’ and ‘Vamos a Acampar’ classes, students will explore sports, games, hobbies and the great outdoors. Using builder phrases, we will get the students speaking small sentences and phrases in class right from day one. Whether on the field, at the lake, or on the playground, your child will be able to use his or her new Spanish skills! Classes fill up fast –Register today, Don’t delay! Enroll online: www.FuturaAdventures.com
NEW SPEAK UP SPEAK OUT FORM
The District has joined “Speak Up Speak Out Wisconsin” for threat or incident reporting. This takes the place of our previous “StopIt” reporting form. Click on this link to view the new form. You will notice as you start typing the name of your school, the choices for schools narrows so you can select your school. By selecting your school, this report goes to the principal or local law enforcement when needed. The video linked below gives a good overview of how “Speak Up Speak Out Wisconsin” works and is good to review with your family.
Going forward, we will have a graphic for Speak Up Speak Out Wisconsin at the bottom of each newsletter that you can click on for quick access to report incidents if needed. You can also add the Speak Up Speak Out App on your phone for quick reporting by utilizing these links: iOS | Android
LITTLE GIRLS CLINIC
Attention K-5th Girls - This year’s "Little Girls Clinic" is coming up! Learn a Pom routine from the State Champion Franklin Varsity Dance Team and PERFORM at halftime during the Franklin Varsity Football game on Friday, September 17th at 7:00pm.
CLINIC INFORMATION:
WHEN: Friday, September 17, 2021
TIME: 5:00pm-8:00pm
WHERE: FHS Cafeteria (enter by Saber Center)
COST: $30 (additional siblings $25)
*Price includes a Pom t-shirt, set of poms and hair bow.
*Pizza, juice and a cookie will be served.
Click here to register and for contact information if you have questions!
FRANKLIN YOUTH GIRLS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS
Tryouts for Franklin Youth Girls Basketball’s 2021-2022 season will take place September 13th–16th. See
the schedule for each grade below:
4th Grade
Monday, September 13th from 6-7:30 pm at Ben Franklin Elementary
Wednesday, September 15th from 6-7:30 pm at Ben Franklin Elementary
5th Grade
Tuesday, September 14th from 6-7:30 pm at Ben Franklin Elementary
Thursday, September 16th from 6-7:30 pm at Ben Franklin Elementary
6th Grade
Monday, September 13th from 7:30-9:00 pm at Ben Franklin Elementary
Wednesday, September 15th from 7:30-9:00 pm at Ben Franklin Elementary
7th Grade
Tuesday, September 14th from 7:30-9:00 pm at Ben Franklin Elementary
Thursday, September 16th from 7:30-9:00 pm at Ben Franklin Elementary
8th Grade
Tuesday, September 14th from 6:00-7:30 pm at Forest Park Middle School (Gym 3)
Thursday, September 16th from 6:00-7:30 pm at Forest Park Middle School (Gym 3)
Players can either register in advance at www.juniorsabers.org (tab for Girls Basketball | Tryouts) or can
show up and register at the door on the night of tryouts. For questions regarding tryouts or the youth
girls’ program, please send an email to saberscoachmike@gmail.comTRYOUTS FOR THE FRANKLIN YOUTH BOYS BASKETBALL CLUB
Tryouts for the Franklin Youth Boys Basketball Club (FYBBC) 2021-22 season will take place between September 12 – 16 per the following schedule:
Sunday, September 12 @ Franklin High School
6th grade 10:00 -11:30 am
7th grade 11:45 am - 1:15 pm
8th grade 1:30-3:00 pm
Monday, September 13 @ Forest Park Middle School
4th grade 5:45-7:00 pm
5th grade 7:15-8:45 pm
Tuesday, September 14 @ Forest Park Middle School
4th grade 5:45-7:15 pm
7th grade 7:30-9:00 pm
Wednesday, September 15 @ Forest Park Middle School
6th grade 5:45-7:15 pm
8th grade 7:30-9:00 pm
Thursday, September 16 @ Forest Park Middle School
5th grade 5:45-7:15 pm
Players will be expected at both tryout dates. Pre-registration for tryouts is mandatory and registration will close at 10 p.m. on Thursday, September 9th. Please visit their webpage here for online registration and contact information if you have questions.
SCHOOL INFORMATION
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Email: Susan.Behrens@franklin.k12.wi.us
Website: https://www.franklin.k12.wi.us/ben-franklin-elementary-school
Location: 7620 S 83rd St, Franklin, WI 53132, USA
Phone: 414-529-8270
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