Calling All Franklin Savory Chefs and Bakers.  The annual Franklin Fair is on April 30th and we need your help with food donations to make the Savory Bake Sale a success.  Top favorites from last  year were: casseroles, gourmet breads, baked ziti, pies, cookies, cupcakes, candy, cookies, etc.  Please click on the SIGN UP GENIUS link below if you can help. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040b4aa4a923a75-please1 All bake sale items should be dropped at Franklin the morning of the fair between 8-9:30am. Separately, we will be in the Peace Garden on Wednesday, 4/27, (rain date Thurs 4/28) between 2:45 – 3:15 with cellophane wrap, tags and ribbons for all of your packaging needs (or to answer any questions).  Remember packaging sells!  We hope to see you there. Regards, Erica Malik and Lisa Allen

Friday, April 8th, all students 1-5 will participate in an exciting and seasonal hands on program, “Dancin’ with the Honeybees”.   This assembly/workshop program presented by Cliff Sunflower, uses honeybees as his focus.  He reaches all levels of students with concepts, facts and ideas about the Ecology of the natural world. Dancin’ with the Honeybees uses storytelling, poetry, prose, puppetry, music, dance and participatory theatre. The follow-up “Bee Touch Me Museum” lab program reinforces the science concepts presented in the main assembly. This assembly made possible through funding by the Franklin PTO.

Dear Franklin Community, April marks School Library Month! Help our school  community celebrate the library books and reading by donating a book to FLIC. REMEMBER ME BOOKS: Each book adds to the permanent collection and comes with a personalized bookplate; class-wide, library-time recognition; and your child’s picture on the wall of honor!! Great for any milestone celebration!  Kids love it! Get started at Amazon by clicking on this link: FLIC Wish list.  As an added bonus, books purchased through this link will earn money for the Franklin PTO through our Amazon Affiliate program!  Books will be sent through Amazon directly to the school – just remember to use “Gift Options” to write a message for your dedication. Questions?  Want to know more about the program? Contact: Ms. Stochaj (lstochaj@summit.k12.nj.us)  or Mrs. Priscu (npriscu@summit.k12.nj.us) This month everyone will be exploring different areas of the library. So don’t be surprised if you see books that your child may not usually check out. Did you know BIG THINGS are happening in the Children’s Room at the Summit Free Public Library. They are renovating the room. Read about it here: http://summitlibrary.org/ Please note also the list of Reciprocal Libraries. (look under the About the […]

Does your 3rd want to learn how to do an amazing interview? After we prepare we will interview a former Franklin student who graduated in 1958! Limited to 12 enthusiastic children. This group will meet on Wednesdays in FLIC during lunch and recess. Our first meeting will be after Spring Break. Click here to sign up by April 8th.

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