On behalf of all Franklin Parents, the Executive PTO Board held a luncheon for Teachers & Staff  thanking them for all they do for our children throughout the year.  The lunch was held in the new Teacher Development and conference/break room on the first floor.  The room provided a clean and bright environment for the festivities.

Summit High School Field Hockey Head Honcho, (& Franklin’s own), Jennifer Schwarzenbek, was recently presented with the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Field Hockey Award by the NJSIAA Honor Awards Committee. The honor is in recognition of Schwarzenbek’s service in the field of interscholastic athletics and her dedication to the student athletes of New Jersey. “As I look back on my career as a player and coach, I am reminded every day of how much I love the game of field hockey and hope I have instilled this love to my high school players and the youth just starting out,” said Schwarzenbek. Summit High School Principal Stacy Grimaldi, Athletic Director Patrick Scarpello and Junior Varsity Field Hockey coach Rachel Killeen all attended the event to celebrate and support Schwarzenbek, who enjoyed a highly-decorated high school and collegiate playing career, is a two-time Union County Coach of the Year, led The Maroon & White to North 2, Group 3 Sectional Championships in 2009, 2014 and 2015, and was the catalyst for the Summit Youth Field Hockey program, which she began in 2014. We think she’s Tops at Franklin too! (Copied from www.tapinto.net)

Franklin School’s Student Council is teaming up with Scholastic to bring nighttime comfort to children in need! Please consider donating a book or a pair of pajamas.   Specifications: –  Pajamas and books need to be NEW please –  Pajamas need to be a complete set (top & bottom) or         Nightgown placed in a plastic bag –  All sizes welcome: infant – 18yrs old –  Drop off site and date:  Bins by the office no later than December 14th please Any questions, feel free to ask Mrs. Alfone or Mrs. Polles Pajama Program, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, provides new pajamas and new books to children in need. What makes for a good night? For most children, bedtime is a time of comfort, love and security. A time when children crave intimacy with their moms and dads, a few minutes of bonding and sharing in a safe, secure environment. But for the millions of children living in poverty in America, a good night is a luxury they do not often experience.

Have a Birthday, Student-of-the-Week  or other Milestone?  Recognize and honor your child – and benefit the library at the same time – with a ‘Remember Me! Book.’   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 birthdays or 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)   Thank you to the following families for donating a Remember Me Book