The PTO is proud to provide the following classes for after school enrichment & Crazy 8’s math club.  Class size is limited to 14 children and will be first come, first serve.    All classes will run from 3:00pm-4:15pm. Bug City (grades 1-2) Mondays: 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3 Shark Tank (grades 3-5) Mondays: 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3 Jewelry & Fashion Design (grades 1-5) Mondays: 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3 Cool Chemistry (grades 1-2) Tuesdays: 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4 Technology & Engineering Workshop (grades 3-5) Tuesdays: 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4 Crazy 8’s Crazy 8’s is a recreational after-school math club that helps kids enjoy the math behind their favorite activities!  With Crazy 8’s, kids will build glow-in-the-dark structures, crack secret spy codes and play games like Toilet Paper Olympics.  Crazy 8’s is an 8 week program and is run by our very own Franklin teachers.   Wednesdays from 3:00pm-4:15pm 1st grade (Ms. Benet) Wednesdays: 3/1, 3/8, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3  (no class 3/15 & 4/12) 3rd  (Mrs. Breznak) & 4th grade (Ms. Sheehan)  Wednesdays: 3/1, 3/8, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3  (no class 3/15 & 4/12) Thursdays from 3:00pm-4:15pm 2nd grade (Ms. Schwartz) Thursdays:  3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/20, […]

Dear Parents, Iron is important in our daily diets. Without enough iron, the body makes fewer red blood cells. This means tissues and organs won’t get the oxygen they need. Foods like meat, beans, and dark green leafy vegetables are great sources of iron. Iron is also added to some foods, such as cereals. It is important to encourage healthy eating at home, but your school lunch also supports healthy eating. The menu is infused with iron rich foods, such as fresh grilled chicken breasts available daily, beans and dark green leafy vegetables on The Farm Stand, and a variety of salads featuring romaine lettuce. This month’s Fruit and Vegetable of the Month are oranges and celery. Oranges are juicy and sweet and renowned for their concentration of vitamin C. Vitamin C, which is also vital for the proper function of a healthy immune system, is good for preventing colds and may be helpful in preventing recurrent ear infections. In addition to oranges’ phytonutrients, vitamin C, and fiber, they are a good source of thiamin, folate, vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene), potassium and calcium. Celery is an important food source of conventional antioxidant nutrients, including vitamin C, beta-carotene, […]

You’re invited to the Summit Educational Foundation’s annual fundraiser, Spring for Excellence, on Saturday, March 11 at the Elks Club for live music, great food, and a wonderful evening with Summit friends (this replaces our Casino Night event). Visit the event website at www.501auctions.com/sefexcellence for details and to buy tickets, raffle tickets, or bid in the Silent Auction! Don’t miss our great raffles: win Hamilton tickets, the 50/50 raffle, or the “Sparkle and Shine” raffle! Attendance not necessary to win any of the raffle prizes. We hope to see you!