On Tuesday, September 30th, Dr. Cole retired as our dedicated principal of 15 years. In honor of this momentous occasion all the students, teachers, new principal, Mr. Gil and superintendent, Dr. Parker participated in an emotional ceremony for Dr. Cole in the Franklin gym.  Mr. Gil and Dr. Parker gave speeches thanking Dr. Cole for her outstanding leadership at Franklin school. Dr. Parker noted that Dr. Cole is responsible for transforming Franklin into one of the top schools in the district.  The students, along with music teacher, Mr. Suhr sang an original song to Dr. Cole. The teachers presented Dr. Cole with certificates and flowers of thanks. The PTO presented Dr. Cole with a very generous check to be given to her charity school, in India that she will be visiting in January. A great big thank you to all the parents that contributed to this worthwhile cause for Dr. Cole. A beautiful memory book was created by the PTO for Dr. Cole with photos throughout her years at Franklin and notes of well wishes from the students and parents. The celebration ended with a party filled with lots of delicious treats. It was a wonderful celebration as we wished Dr. Cole well in her retirement!

 

 

 

Mr. Gil, Dr. Parker, Dr. Cole, PTO President, Pat Acevedo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Students and Teachers at Ceremony

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Gil, Dr. Cole and PTO President, Pat Acevedo

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Cole celebrating with cake and other sweets