Dear New Franklin Families and Students, On behalf of the Franklin PTO Executive Board, I would like to extend a special welcome to all families and students who are new to Franklin School.  I hope that you had a wonderful and restful summer!As a way of integrating everyone into the Franklin community as quickly as possible, we will be holding an informal playground gathering for all new students on—- Date: Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013 Time: 2:00 PM Location: Playground by Warwick Road The kids can enjoy ice cream popsicles and will have a chance to play with and meet new friends before the first day of school.  Join us if you can! Please don’t hesitate to contact myself or any member of the PTO Executive Board with any questions or issues. Susan Thatch ____________________________ PTO Executive Board Members: Susan Thatch: President,sthatch@comcast.net Pat Acevedo: Vice President,pat.acevedo@gmail.com Jean Looney: Treasurer,rjlooney98@yahoo.com Debbie Silberstein: Communications Vice President,  daznd28@gmail.com Donna St. Amant: Assistant Treasurer,dstamant@verizon.net Elsbeth Iannone:  Assistant Communications Vice President, elsbeth_iannone@yahoo.com Katie Darcy (Curran): Volunteer Coordinator,kpandd@hotmail.com