Golf Class Details Day: Wednesday Dates: 4/18/2018 – 5/23/2018 Time: 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM Cost: $125.00/6 Weeks Who: All Franklin students. Where: Gym Sign Up Today: https://unioncounty.playtga.com/ For more info contact: Nick Meltzer at (732) 835-8TGA or nmeltzer@playtga.com

Spring Update from the PTO President  Think Spring!  That has been my mantra for the past week and I know we’re all ready for warmer weather to arrive.  What better way to welcome playing outside again than with a brand new Franklin playground!  The PTO is so excited by the quick response of so many of our families.  Over 25% of our goal has been collected in the first two weeks!  We’re getting there, let’s keep up the momentum!  Donate online via https://www.myschoolanywhere.com or click here for the donation form.  Watch the fundraising thermometer on http://franklinparents.com to see our progress!   The PTO has been able to sponsor so many programs since my last letter in November: – Phil Binder author visit – Concussion Guest Speaker – Holiday Shop – Teacher Holiday Luncheon – Chess Club – Story Pirates Assembly – Book Fair – Beauty & the Beast Musical – Winter Enrichment Classes – Franklin Institute Assembly: Flight – Movie Night   Amazing what we can accomplish with the help of so many volunteers!  Of course we’re all looking forward to the Franklin Fair on April 28th.  This is the best day of the year for our children and we couldn’t pull […]

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Calling Franklin Families! Here’s a sneak peak at some silent auction items. Bidding starts SUNDAY, MARCH  4th! 4 Front Row Seats to the Franklin 1stGrade Show on May 13th SHS Varsity Baseball, Football, Cheerleading, Soccer and Lacrosse Parties Kids Outdoor Movie Party, including Kona Ice Cart and popcorn for 50 guests. 6 Front Row Seats to the 4th & 5th Grade Spring Concert on May 30th Devils VIP Ticket Package, includes pregame dinner and 4 club seats  These are just a few of the many exciting items to look forward to at our Live Auction! Yankee Private Outdoor Suite for 8 Tickets for 2 to attend the Major League Baseball Draft in June 4 Tickets to the NBA Draft in June 2018 Fiesta Paddle party for 16 at Canoe Brook Country Club including food and drink, and a paddle pro on hand Note:  You MUST be present at the event to bid on LIVE auction items. Don’t wait another minute to buy your tickets to this year’s   SEF fundraising event. Spring for Excellence  will be a great night out with friends for a great cause. Here is a sneak peek of one of the great live auction items: Experience a Yankees Game Like Never […]

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Beauty & the Beast Jr.   Bravo! Brava! Congratulations to the cast and crew of Beauty & the Beast Jr.!!! All those weeks of practice and rehearsals culminated in three amazing shows this weekend. The students worked with our professional team Ms. Holly (Director), Mr. Sean (Musical Director), and Ms. Anneliese (Choreography) to learn the ins and outs of live theater and what it takes to put on a show of this magnitude. The planning process started this summer with lots of hard work from our parent coordinators Sheila Cheney, Amy Burke, and Sarah Vehap. They dedicated countless hours to bringing the beloved story of Belle to the stage. The incredible amount of logistics they organized from costumes, to props, to set design, to programs, to tickets, to scheduling is mind blowing. Thank you ladies!!! Also thank you to all the parent volunteers who helped with sub-committees, at rehearsals, and the shows. We also appreciate all the time you spent at home helping your children learn their lines and songs! We couldn’t have done it with our the help and support of Mrs. Mirrione, Marty, and our custodial staff Rodrigo, Charlie, and Adrian. We hope you enjoyed “Being Our Guest” […]

DAN GUTMAN AUTHOR VISIT Dan Gutman visited Franklin Elementary on Friday, February 2, 2018 due to an SEF grant.  He talked about his inspiration for the My Weird School series and shared with the students how he named the characters in this series and his first few book titles.  Dan then delighted the students by reading a chapter of the manuscript of his book that will be published in 10 days, Mrs. Newman Isn’t Human.  He then surprised the students and gave the manuscript to Mr. Slevins!  

Book Fair Thank You The PTO would like thank the amazing Book Fair Team for a wonderful event!  Laura Heil, Betsey Flaim, Alexis Cohen, Susan Yarad, and Maureen Leuenberger transformed the library into a mini bookstore with delightful selections for all ages.  Thank you to all the parent volunteers who helped during the event and Ms. Stochaj for her expert advise and book recommendations.  And thank you to all the parents who supported this event by purchasing books not only for your children, but for the classroom wish-lists, and the school library!

After School Winter Enrichment 2018 The Franklin PTO is excited to present our six week After School Winter Enrichment program. You’ll find an interesting mix of STEM, art and fitness classes for all grade levels in the below flyer. Like prior years the program will run after school at Franklin from 3pm – 4:15pm. Unlike prior years we will NOT require parent chaperones in the classrooms. You may notice a slight increase in price from last year and this is because the enrichment company will be providing a daily chaperone to help with attendance and dismissal. We hope you find this a welcome change. Registration will take place on the company’s website www.alphabestexplorations.com starting on Monday, January 29th at 8pm. Class sizes are limited and will fill up quickly. Franklin Elementary Enrichment Schedule   Financial Aid is available.  Please contact Marty in the main office by Friday, 1/26 to enroll. Please contact Michelle Andrews (michelleandrews67@yahoo.com), Enrichment Coordinator or myself (cbengel@gmail.com) with any questions. Christie Engel PTO President

Congratulations to 5th grader Caroline Alberta whose design was selected for the cover of our Beauty and the Beast JR. Playbill! Thank you to all of the students who took the time to submit designs. “Be Our Guest” this upcoming weekend at Franklin’s production of Beauty and the Beast JR! Our 4th and 5th graders are putting a show on that you won’t want to miss. Tickets remain for Saturday, February 10th at 7pm and Sunday, February 11th at 3pm. Tickets can be purchased at www.franklinbeautyandthebeast.brownpapertickets.com  (if the link doesn’t work, try using your computer instead of phone) We do not plan on selling tickets at the door so buy your tickets now!

Purchase a DVD or Flash Drive of Franklin School’s Production of           Cost – $25 If you purchase 2 or more – $20 each You may pay in cash or make check out to Barry Schwartz DVD or Flash Drive includes video backstage, the show, and a slide show of still pictures from rehearsal and credits The show will be taped on Saturday February 10th Produced by Barry Schwartz Entertainment – barryschwartzentertainment.com Questions? Contact Samantha Kanter at sskanter@gmail.com **PLEASE RETURN FORM WITH PAYMENT TO SAMANTHA KANTER BY FRIDAY FEBRUARY 16th. There will be a box in school lobby Parents Name Performers Name and Class Address Telephone #                                           Email Number of DVD’s                               Number of Flash Drives Total $    

Wednesday and Thursday January 31st & February 1st 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Class schedule: WED: 8:30 4CH, 9:00 5W, 9:30 3A, 10:00 5P/K, 10:30 3M, 11:00 3S, 1:00 4D, 1:30 2S, 2:00 5R, 2:30 4A THURS: 8:30 2W, 9:00 3SH, 9:30 2SL, 10:00 1C, 10:30 2A, 11:00 4CR, 1:00 1M, 1:30 1S, 2:00 5L Evening Session Wednesday 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm The Book Fair is the perfect opportunity to encourage your child’s love of reading—just in time for Valentine’s Day! Don’t forget to check out our teachers’ wish lists! You are encouraged to come and shop with your children. Thank you for your support! www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0F4FAFAE22ABF49-franklin1