Help support the Summit Boosters Association!  They are offering new Summit “spirit wear”, just in time for the holidays, through their online store now – November 30th.  Most items are offered in both Youth and Adult sizes and will be delivered prior to Dec 25. Check out the website: www.kixnstix.com/spirit/summit_hilltop_shop_2015/ SHS Boosters Merchandise Flyer Questions?  Contact Mary Martino martinolm28@gmail.com

TURKEY TROT TO SUPPORT THE SUMMIT SANTA CLAUS SHOP BURN OFF THE TURKEY AND PIES WHILE SUPPORTING A GREAT CAUSE! SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29, 2015 3 MILE RUN STARTS AT 11:30 MEET AT THE MEMORIAL FIELD FLAG POLE ANYONE CAN RUN! BRING THE FAMILY, BRING THE DOG! SUGGESTED ENTRY DONATION: $10 PER INDIVIDUAL OR $20 PER FAMILY PLEASE CONSIDER BRINGING HATS AND MITTENS TO DONATE AS WELL COFFEE, HOT CHOCOLATE AND DONUTS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS The Santa Claus Shop celebrates its 49th year of continued service here in Summit. The Santa Claus Shop, strictly a volunteer organization, is affiliated with SHIP (Summit Helping Its People). With your help, the Santa Claus Shop magically opens its doors for two days to more than 500 needy families and senior citizens of Summit, New Providence and Berkeley Heights. These individuals are invited to pick out new clothing, house wares and toys for members of their immediate families. To volunteer or donate please visit the Summit Santa Claus Shop, please visit www.summitsantaclausshop.com.

The Summit High School Spring Musical will be Disney’s Mary Poppins. We are very excited to do this show, we know it will be a great show for the community and our students alike. For this show we will need to cast 2 children (a male and female) in lead roles and we will have a small children’s chorus. As we have done in previous shows we will audition students from our own Summit Elementary Schools to fill these roles. The auditions will be at the Summit High School on December 9th starting at 3:30. The High School students will audition the week prior.  See below for  audition information. If you have any questions kindly reach out to us and we will help you as best we can. This has always been a great experience to work with our elementary students and we look forward to another great collaboration. Wayne Mallet wmallette@summit.k12.nj.us Anne Poyner apoyner@summit.k12.nj.us Michael and Jane Children’s Audition HOW TO HAVE A SUCCESSFUL AUDITION Michael Audition Jane Audition Michael and Jane Call Back

Enrichment at Franklin begins Tuesday, January 26th from 3 pm to 4:15 for Tuesday classes and on Thursday, January 28th from 3 pm to 4:15 pm for Thursday classes.  Enrichment ends March 8th and 10th, respectively. Placement letters and pick-up guidelines will be sent home on Wednesday, January 13th in your child’s Wednesday folder.

Please click on the link to read an informative newsletter from Pomptonian and to learn how you can limit what your child purchases during lunch. Pomptonian December Newsletter

Join us to help others by donating NEW children’s mittens, gloves and hats for the 49th annual Santa Claus Shop.  Santa Claus Shop provides deserving neighbors in Summit, New Providence and Berkeley Heights the opportunity to select free, new holiday gifts including clothes, toys, books and housewares for members of their immediate families. Please place your unwrapped donations in the Santa Claus Shop container in the school’s main entrance now through Wednesday, November 25th. Thank you for your generosity! For more information on volunteer opportunities or to donate, please visit www.summitsantaclausshop.com.

Dr. Eva Lazar, Program Coordinator of The Ethics Institute at Kent Place School, gave a follow up presentation to Franklin parents at the PTO meeting Friday, Nov 20. Dr. Lazar reviewed the assembly our children attended as well as facilitated a case study with Franklin parents. The mission of The Ethics Institute is to promote the process and practice of ethical decision making in primary and secondary school communities.  It was a thought provoking discussion- please see the attached presentation for more information. Franklin Parent Workshop 2015  

The Book Fair was fun for all. A huge thank you goes out to our very organized chairs, Mrs. Cohen and Mrs. Flaim, and their shadows, Mrs. Birch and Mrs. Kessel. Thanks also to the many volunteers who helped set up and assisted during the Book Fair. Did you know 8th graders from LCJSMS helped pack up everything to earn service hours. They all worked very hard. Finally thank you to all who bought books. A gift of books open minds. Happy Reading.

On Wednesday, November 11 at 9:00am (coffee at 8:45) the Washington General PTO meeting will host a GoMath Presentation.  Assistant Superintendent Julie Glazer, Instructional Facilitator Michelle Hawley and Math Enrichment teacher JoAnn Mendl will give a presentation and question & answer session regarding GoMath.  All schools welcome to attend.

THE SPRING BOXTOPS COLLECTION CONTEST STARTS…. RIGHT NOW!!! A HUGE thank you to all who participated in the Winter collection contest. We raised an additional $381.80 in FREE MONEY for Franklin! (That’s a total of $722.10 so far this school year!) All Boxtops collected between now and Friday, May 27, 2016, will be included in the Spring contest. The class who submits the most, wins an ***ICE CREAM PARTY! *** Remember…. *Clearly label your baggie or collection sheet with your child’s class! *PLEASE send in your Boxtops as soon as you have them, not all at once at the deadline! *Clip Carefully: the expiration date and product code MUST be visible. *Make sure they are NOT EXPIRED! I really do throw them out if they are. *Separate Bonus Coupons from regular Boxtops. Please don’t tape Bonus coupons to collection sheets. Use a paperclip, or just put in a baggie. Email me anytime with questions! Rebecca Levington rgardyn@hotmail.com

Enjoy a mile long run at Memorial Field during this exciting cross country opportunity for grades 3-5. SUMMIT CROSS COUNTRY

Halloween candy donations will be accepted at local Chatham dentist Dr. Atanase at Advanced Dentistry, 33 Main Street, Ste 101, Chatham NJ. Drop off candy on November 5th from 8:30 am – 5 pm.  (DO NOT SEND CANDY TO FRANKLIN) To help off set the cost of shipping $1-$5 shipping donations are appreciated.  All candy collected will be sent to Operation Gratitude. OR Ship your own package!  Click here to find out how:  Operation Gratitude

Please remember, while you’re in the school this week for conferences, to turn in your $50 activities fee (per child).  You may hand it directly to your child’s teacher, or drop it in the 5th Grade Activities Fee box in the front vestibule.  Be sure to include your name, your child’s name, and your child’s teacher with the payment.  Checks should be made payable to the Franklin PTO, and are due by November 21st.  Scholarship funds are available if needed; please speak to Ms. Mirrione should you want to take advantage of that option.

Hopefully your child has mentioned the interesting conversations generated by the visit of The Ethics Institute of Kent Place School.  Thank you to Mr. Lambert and Joyce Yao for collaborating with Kent Place to bring this program to Franklin.  There will be a follow-up parents session on November 20, so keep a look out for more information.

Important Recall Information:  ALL Auvi-Q (epinephrine injection) has been recalled due to potential inaccurate dosage delivery. Students at Franklin that use the med have all been notified by Mrs. Zanelli, but families may have siblings and or other family members that may be affected. Read full recall notice HERE.