Franklin e-Newsletter
Friday, May 17, 2019
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New Fax Number: (319) 558-2640
PTA All-School Party
Another huge thank you goes out to all the parents who helped out on Friday. We have an amazing group of parents and our students and staff are extremely appreciative of all your help.
All School Activity Day
- 6th Grade: Organized activities around the building
- 7th Grade: Guthridge Park & Movie
- 8th Grade: Cleveland Park & Kernels' noon game
See the documents below that were provided to students.
End of the Year Dates & Dismissal Times
Last Day of School
- The last day of school is scheduled for Thursday, June 6. This will be a 1:20 dismissal for all students except 8th Graders.
- Lunch will be served to all students on the final day of school.
Friday Dismissals
- The following Fridays will be a 1:20 dismissal.
- May 17, 24, and 31
8th Grade Awards Assembly
- Assembly will begin at 9:15AM in the Franklin Auditorium.
- We expect the assembly to end no later than 11:00AM
- At the conclusion of the assembly, 8th Grade students can go home with their families
- If students need to stay behind, they can remain in the building until the 1:20PM dismissal. Lunch will be served.
Be on the lookout for the letter in your mailboxes at the end of next week for further details on the day.
After-School Tutoring
8th Grade Financial Literacy Fair
3rd Quarter Spotlight Students
The Guidelines for Success are:
B: Be Responsible
O: Opt to do Personal Best
L: Lead with Integrity
T: Treat People & Property with Respect
S: Strive to be Safe & Orderly
Thursday, May 16, students were recognized with a group photo, awarded their certificate, and provided a small treat for all their hard work.
6th Grade
Ellena Johnson, Kianna Burk, Brian Li, Colton Irving, Josh Velasco, Addison Gibbs-Becker, Samonjai Earl, Julian Taylor, Josh Velasco, Charlie Sindelar, Jamiah Adams, McKenna Knock, Connor Doyle, Devan Earll, Mattie Piersall
7th Grade
Valentino Russell, Lilly Marchbanks, Amari Jacobo, Rolend Stewart, Megan Misner, Jenna Moore, Jack Groth, Angel Hernandez, Genesis Colbeck, Payton Suchanek, Madison Kaufman, Gabbi Degraft-Moffat, Autumn Stephen, Owen Broadie, Jaciana Edwards, Jacob Hill, Abby Arbore
8th Grade
Destiny Purdie, Kalvin Bell, Laura Kell, Ryley Wakeham, Hunter Drapeaux, Thomas Rorholm, Amanda Beckett, Asa Greco, Semaj McGinnis Stokes, Tamia Taylor, Ethan Morning, Ja'Marion Johnson, Maddie Schmidt, Sophia McDowell, Avery Pins, Aliyah Austin
Continuing Information
Start of the Day-On Time
Neighborhood Courtesy
Cell Phone Policy Review
- 1st Time: Student turns over phone. It's checked in and documented in the main office and they can pick it up after school.
- 2nd Time: Student turns over phone. It's checked in and documented in the main office. A parent will need to pick up the phone and student will serve a 30-minute detention.
- 3rd Time: Student turns over phone. It's checked in and documented in the main office. A parent will need to pick up the phone and student will serve a 2-hour detention on Friday.
We encourage parents to contact our main office at 558-2452 if you need to get an immediate message to your student. We can get these messages to students throughout the day.
Waiting Before & After School
Getting Messages to Your Child
Upcoming Events
- Orchestra Concert, 7:00PM
Tuesday, May 21
- 7th Grade City Track Meet @ Prairie Point
Wednesday, May 22
- All School Activity Day
Thursday, May 23
- Spring Sing, 5:30-9:00PM
Monday, May 27 (NO SCHOOL-MEMORIAL DAY)
Tuesday, May 28
- Band Concert, 7:00PM
Friday, May 31
- 8th Grade Party
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