Lice continues to be a problem at Franklin and all Summit Public Schools.  Please read the following letter from the Health Office: Parent lice letter Jan 2016

Classical Music 2.0 launched at Franklin School in September and is an expansion of the original SEF sponsored project funded last year.  Tchaikovsky at Tea Time will now be added to the beautiful sounds of Bach, Debussy and Mozart already playing in your child’s everyday classroom environment. We hope to present classical music in a positive and accessible way to our students while: promoting creativity and cognitive function; assisting teachers with classroom management; and creating a future generation of classical audiences. In addition to the new CD, the nurse and specialist teachers were provided with the three compact discs from last year:  Bach for Breakfast, Debussy for Daydreaming and Mozart for Your Mind.  All of these CD’s are available for purchase on Amazon (log into Amazon through www.franklinparents.com to earn money for the school).  You too can play Bach at breakfast or include Mozart in your homework routine! If you have questions about the program or would like more information on suggested uses for the CD’s please contact: Kate Polles at kpolles@summit.k12.nj.us or Susan Yarad at syarad@verizon.net

Would you like to relax, create, and have fun? Everyone is welcome to come to The Space in FLIC on Monday, Feb.1 and/or Monday, Feb. 8 at 7:45 AM to color. No sign up is necessary. Please enter through the door by the big field- look for black steps.

Does your 4th grader love music class?  Sign up by Feb 2nd to attend Music Lunch Club with Ms. Silvester. Click here to register

2nd grade Family Science Night that is funded by the SEF is right around the corner!  It will be held on Monday, February 8th and Wednesday, February 10th from 6:30-8pm in the Franklin Cafeteria. Click here to register

Many of you have seen the Free Little Library on Blackburn Place. It is a  place to ‘Take a Book. Leave a Book.’ Friends of mine gave me a Free Little Library for Christmas.  As of Tuesday, January 26th it will be operational.  For now it will be kept in the lobby by the FLIC.  After all the landscaping and hardscaping is complete it will be moved outside. If you would like to read more about them check out: http://littlefreelibrary.org/ Ms. Stochaj Librarian

What: Join Us For Family Technology Night! Who: Fourth Graders and their Parents/ Guardians When: Wednesday, February 3rd  6:30- 8:30 PM Family Technology is funded by the Summit Educational Foundation (SEF).  It is being offered at all of the elementary schools this year.   Mrs. Rego and Ms. Stochaj will be hosting one session for any and all fourth grade children. All children must  be accompanied by at least one of their parents/guardians.  We will meet in the Franklin Library (PLEASE NO SIBLINGS). Program Objectives: Parents will become familiar with the fourth grade curriculum in technology. All participants will have hands on experiences using district software and programs. (Scratch, Enigmo, Wixie, Google Docs, and GoMath) Parents and children will participate jointly in learning activities. If you are interested in participating in Family Technology Night, please complete the registration form by clicking on this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/189yPdaRg7X9SZOjv1emekJKcMEesQllAj1lJB5zXlVM/viewform?c=0&w=1 You MUST register by Monday, Feb 1st.   Thank you SEF for your support!

Current 5th grade parents are invited to attend orientation at LCJSMS on Wednesday, February 3 at 7:30pm.  Tours of the 6th grade wing are from 7-7:30pm.

Daniel Kirk’s Visit What a day! Thanks to our generous PTO all of Franklin’s first and seconds enjoyed their visit with author/ illustrator Daniel Kirk. Here are a few prompts to help guide you to discuss the experience with your child. Who are the three important people in creating a book? (answer: author, editor, illustrator) His first Library Mouse book took a long time to develop. What was the process like? (answer: editor’s suggestion, wrote ABC story in rhyme, found a book like it in a store- canned that idea, saw a mouse in a school library, wrote mouse book about a mouse named Sniff told in rhyme with friends, editor said get rid of friends and change mouse’s name, FINALLY: Library Mouse is born) Can you draw us a mouse?

We still need a few more items to make our auction a success! Click here to sign up for a specific item: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/8050A4EA4AD22A13-sefcasino We especially need gifts cards for NYC restaurants, Bottle King, and Uber!!! All items must be received by Feb 25th!  You may drop them off at the home of Katrina Walsh, 50 Portland Rd. or we can arrange a pick up. Thank you for your support!!!! 2016 SEF Casino Night Co-Chairs, Stacie Collins – staciesimscollins@comcast.net Leah Enthoven – enthovenleah@gmail.com Katrina Walsh – katrina_walsh@yahoo.com

Click on the link to see contest rules.  Enter by January 18th. http://www.cyber.nj.gov/2015-16-nj-kids-safe-online-poster-contest/    

Franklin School Cub Scout Pack 360 will be collecting gently used children’s books (Pre-K to 8th Grade) as part of Summit’s annual — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, Monday, January 18th. During the week of January 11-15, Franklin Families can drop off books in our collection box outside the main office at Franklin. Books will be delivered to the American Red Cross at 12:00 noon on January 15th, so all books MUST be donated no later than 11:30am on the 15th. The American Red Cross will be donating the books to needy Newark area schools. Any questions, please contact Debbie Silberstein (daznd28@gmail.com).

Daniel Kirk is Coming to Franklin School on Thursday, January 14th! Thanks to our generous PTO award winning author and illustrator, Daniel Kirk, will be meeting and speaking with all the first and second graders in FLIC.  Parents are welcome to join us for a presentation. 10:00- 11:00am 2S and 2W 11:30- 12:15 lunch with our contest winners (list below) 12:30- 1:30pm 2SL and 1M 1:45- 2:45pm 1C and 1S Here are the contest winners: 1C Aiden and Brianna 1M Christopher and Eve 1S Olivia and J.T. 2S Thomas and Mya 2SL Sophia D. and Brian 2W Judy and Henry

Sign ups continue for Crazy 8’s math! Crazy 8’s is a recreational after-school math club that helps kids enjoy the math behind their favorite activities. It’s math gone wild, nothing like your usual math club! Find out more http://bedtimemath.org/crazy-8s/ Example Crazy 8 activities include: Glow in the Dark Geometry: Make geometric shapes using glowsticks. Lay out the sticks to make mystical repeating patterns, and even build a gleaming Egyptian pyramid. Then flick off the lights to see it all glow! Time of Your Life: Find out what makes you tick. Race to do crazy stunts, “be” a clock, and see if you have the winning birthday! Toilet Paper Olympics: Bet you never knew sports and toilet paper could go together, huh? Get on a roll with your Olympian skills in the shot put, the long jump, and the relay race. Spy Training: See if you have what it takes to be a spy, and break the codes to the clues to find the hidden treasure! Flying Marshmallows: Send marshmallows flying through the air using popsicle sticks and rubber bands. Figure out what positions work best, then measure the flight to prove it. The following teachers will be with the classes: […]

Franklin School needs your help! As Franklin School is getting older the amount of graduates is increasing. We are going to create a showcase in the front of our School to let everyone know about Franklin’s history. If you know of anyone who went to Franklin please let us know their contact information so we can do a “Where are they now?” Please email the information to Ms. Stochaj: lstochaj@summit.k12.nj.us We hope to hear back soon! Sincerely, The Franklin is 90 Committee!