NOV 15, 2021
MASK REMINDERS
As we continue to require masks for students, please remember the following:
It’s a good idea to wash your child’s mask frequently, ideally daily if possible.
Please ensure that your child has a few masks to rotate throughout the average school week
Please send an extra mask in your child’s backpack in the event they need another mask
When choosing masks for your child, please look for masks that have 2 or more layers of breathable fabric, cover their nose and mouth, fit snugly across the sides of their face, and don’t have gaps.
If you need help with getting additional masks, please contact the school’s main office.
LOST & FOUND
This week's lost & found. Is it yours?
If any of these items belong to your student, please email janel.oberheu@franklin.k12.wi.us Also, if you're student is missing an item please email Mrs. Oberheu with a description of the item and she will look for it.
ATTENDANCE REMINDER
PTO SCHOOL AND EVENT UPDATES
PTO MEETING
Added to the calendar: Monday, December 13th from 6:30 - 7:45 pm in the Ben Franklin School Library.
AMAZON SMILE
Did you know AmazonSmile is an easy, No-Cost way to support Ben Franklin? Simply shop via smile.amazon.com/ch/90-0855323 and our school receives 0.5% of purchase prices! This works for business accounts too!
SCHOOL DIRECTORY
Connecting with your child's classmates can be much easier! Click HERE to register. It's fast, easy, and FREE! Then, after your registration is verified, a PDF copy of the directory will be sent to your email address.
BOOK FAIR
After the book fair, unused eWallet funds become gift card balances that can be used online with Scholastic or used to fund an eWallet for a future Book Fair. To manage your gift card balance, login with the same email used to create the eWallet.
HUNGER TASK FORCE COLLECTION
Way to go Ben Franklin! Together, we collected 117 non-perishable food items at Trunk or Treat and during the following week!
SPIRIT DAY - COLLEGE DAY
FHS SENIOR ABBY MARTIN RETURNS TO FOOD NETWORK
Many families may remember when former Pleasant View and Forest Park student Abby Martin competed on Food Network’s Kids Baking Championship Season 4 in 2018. If you missed Abby in Season 4, the series is still available to watch on Food Network or Hulu. Abby is currently a senior at Franklin High School, and is excited to announce that she has been invited back to Food Network!
This time Abby will be co-hosting a Kids Baking Championship Holiday Special with Duff Goldman. “Light Up the Holidays” will air on Sunday, November 21st at 7:00 pm CST. The holiday special will feature four fan-favorite kid bakers competing in a new challenge. Please share the news and tune in to Food Network next Sunday night to see Abby in her new role as co-host and judge!
FORTE THEATRE COMPANY ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS
Leapin' Lizards! Forte Theatre Company announces auditions for their 2021-2022 youth musical, Annie Jr! Students ages 10-18 are invited to sign up for an audition slot on December 3rd or 4th. Rehearsals start in January. Performances are March 4-6th at the FHS Saber Center. More info can be found here. Questions? Call (414) 366-3634 or email brenda@fortetheatrecompany.org.
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
FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS HIRING
We are hiring for Food Service Workers ($15/hour starting wage, full and part time), Kids Club Workers (working with students before and after school), and Bus Drivers ($21/hour starting wage, other bonuses, paid training through First Student in Muskego).
SCHOOL INFORMATION
All past newsletters are stored on our website here
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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenFranklinElemFPS/posts