The Franklin Press
Principal's Update - November-December 2016
PTO Holiday Gift Shop
November-December Updates
So much is going on in school during this time of year that it is difficult to sum it all up. Below are a few of the highlights of ways our students are shining!
Student Art Work at the Library
Check out our 3rd Graders’ Exploding Dots art work on display at the Lawrence Library from November 19 through December 30! Follow Mrs. Skorupa on Twitter at @Art_Rm_Skorupa.
Homefront's Socktober and Jersey Cares Coat Drive
We collected 733 pairs of socks to donate to Homefront. Many thanks to everyone. We are still collecting coat donations for the Jersey Cares coat drive. Hats, scarves, and gloves are also being accepted. Many thanks for your generosity.
Thanksgiving Drive
Thanks to your generosity, we were able to help 15 BF families enjoy Thanksgiving and beyond with donations of nonperishables, turkeys, milk, eggs, and bread. Many thanks to all who donated. Special thanks to the PTO for donating the milk, eggs, and bread.
District Auto-Dialer Use
You may have noticed in the last few months a reduction in the amount of auto-dialer phone calls schools in Lawrence are making. In order to comply with FCC regulations, LTPS will only use the auto-dialer for phone calls in the following situations:
- Emergency situations including school emergency closings
- Daily attendance
All other news, advertising for events, and information about the district and schools will still be available via the district and school website, the district's app, the district's Facebook page, QuickNews, emails to all families, the BF Facebook page, the BF Twitter account, The BF Weekly Update email, The Franklin Press, and backpack mail as needed.
American Education Week
Make sure you've checked out this letter from Mr. Meurer and/or seen your teacher's email/letter come home about this opportunity.
Staff Updates
Ben Franklin extends its gratitude to Mrs. Pat Butler, BF parent, PTO member, volunteer, and library aide, for her 25+ years of service to the children of our school and wishes her well as she retires! Ben Franklin also welcomes Ms. Lisa Kalm as our new library clerk.
Ben Franklin wishes Mrs. Nobilio and her family the best during her leave and welcomes Mrs. Marisol Guiterrez who will lead her class during this time.
Ben Franklin wishes Ms. Disbrow well as she ends her teaching duties here and begins a new opportunity. Ben Franklin welcomes back Mrs. Shackleton to her third grade classroom.
Ben Franklin wishes Mr. Dawlabani well as he ends his time here on our Child Study Team and begins a new opportunity. Ben Franklin welcomes back Ms. Craven as our social worker.
Calendar of Upcoming Events
- 12/09 Holiday Gift Shop 6:30-8:30 pm
- 12/21 PTO Meeting 7:00 pm
- 12/23 Spirit Day - blue and white (Early Dismissal Schedule)
- 12/24-01/01 School closed
- 01/02 School reopens
- 01/13 Ben Franklin's Birthday
- 01/16 School closed
- 01/18 PTO Meeting 7:00 pm (child care provided)
- 01/20 Pajama Day
- 01/20 Movie Night 7:00 pm
- 01/26 Third Grade Concert 7:00 pm
- 01/27 Spirit Day
- 02/03 Report Cards come home
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