We know a lot of you missed the Franklin Spirit Wear sale over the summer – so here is another opportunity to buy Franklin swag! We added a lot of great gift items for staff and students – so think ahead for your holiday shopping. (Keep in mind that the Class Parents will be organizing Thanksgiving gift bags for classroom teachers which will include the 1/4 zip fleece, umbrella, and blanket. Be on the lookout for an email from your class parents soon regarding this initiative.)The store will close at the end of the day on October 26th. Orders should arrive approximately 3-4 weeks after store closes. Stay tuned for order pick up information. This will be the main Spirit Wear sale for the entire school year.**A portion of $$ from every item ordered will go to the Franklin PTO**Click here to order!

We are bringing the Halloween tradition of “Boo-ing” friends to our Franklin community! Click here to download our “Boo A Franklin Friend” printouts.  **The first 10 families who complete a Boo, snap a pic, and tag us @franklinelementaryschoolptosummit on Instagram (or email us a pic at franklinschoolptosummit@gmail.com) will get a free Franklin swag bag!!** If this tradition is new to you – here are the instructions: – create a little treat bag with Halloween goodies – sneak up on a Franklin schoolmate’s house/apartment (Tip: goto franklinparents.com and click on the icon for the Family Directory to get addresses.) – leave the goodie bag and flyers by their front door – ring the doorbell and RUN!! Part of the fun is that the treat bags are anonymous and no one knows who actually Boo’ed them! Have fun and Happy Halloween 🙂

Our first General PTO Meeting of the year is this Tuesday, October 6th at 7pm. Items covered will be: Introduction of exec board members and roles Overall PTO financial update – presentation and vote on budget Upcoming programs, sales, engagement, staff appreciation opportunities Performing Arts plans for this school year **A zoom link will be sent out by email just prior to the meeting. If you have any questions you would like answered during the meeting, please email them in advance to Rachel Frank at rachelemily@gmail.com** We hope all parents can attend! 

Thank you to all of the families who donated masks to staff as part of our flash sale and to the group of families who sponsored the delivery of boxed lunches to all Franklin staff last Friday. If anyone else would like to sponsor a box-lunch for Franklin staff, please contact our PTO Volunteer Coordinator, Sarah Fitzsimmons (sarah.b.fitzsimmons@gmail.com) so that she can help coordinate.

Thank you to the many students and families who created special signs to acknowledge our amazing teachers and staff.  The Gratitude Gallery lines the fence near the staff parking lot and will be up all week (weather permitting) so please stop by to see the beautiful artwork and sentiments. 

To recognize the extraordinary effort of our teachers and staff, the PTO is launching a Franklin Community Appreciation Initiative. Last week we provided all staff members with a “coffee on us” by giving them each a small Dunkin’ Donuts coffee card. This week we are organizing a “Gratitude Gallery” of student/family posters to be hung on the fence surrounding the staff parking lot. Here is how you can help: Work with your child(ren) to create a big, bright, colorful sign on poster board to express your family’s thanks to our staff members. Use waterproof markers/paint if possible. Deliver your sign(s) to 8 Warwick Rd (right across from school – leave signs on the porch) no later than end of day on Friday 9/18. In order to limit “gathering” on school grounds, the PTO Exec Board will handle the hanging of signs. Our goal is to have them displayed on Monday, 9/21 (assuming good weather!).

The Franklin PTO is selling Franklin-branded masks in youth and adult sizes! Each 2-pack costs $20 and includes two 3-layer masks with metal nose bridge adjuster. Sale ends on September 18th. You can also show your appreciation for Franklin staff by selecting the option to donate masks to staff members! 🙂 A portion of each sale benefits the PTO. Masks will be ready for pickup about four weeks after the close of the store. The PTO will be in touch regarding the distribution of masks once they arrive. CLICK HERE TO ORDER!

Update from Nurse Zanelli We received new mask guidance from the Department of Health. They have officially added neck gaiters to the “unacceptable” list (the stretchy fabric doesn’t provide an adequate barrier.)  Please see below for acceptable Face Coverings for Schools.

Our Principal, Mrs. Tierney, hosted a Q&A session on August 26th for families of students enrolled at Franklin for the 2020-2021 school year. In short, Franklin is ready for students to arrive on September 1st! A summary of the session is included below. Procedures A: Is Franklin on track to open on schedule on Tuesday, September 1? Q: Yes! Franklin is on track to open as planned. Plexiglass arrived yesterday (but will not be installed on every desk), PPE is here, the building is clean, spacing is done, classrooms have been stripped of extra paper and furniture, etc. The only exception in our readiness is a delay in Chromebook delivery. We will initially be deploying devices to those in serious need. If there is a technology need in your home regardless of child’s age, please let Mrs. Tierney know. Q: What is the mask policy and how will it be enforced? A: The expectation is extremely clear that everyone on school grounds is required to wear a mask. The only exception is for a medical reason or some approved special services accommodation. If a student removes their mask, they will be asked to replace it. If this behavior continues, there […]

With school right around the corner we wanted to share a few updates: School Directory If you haven’t already done so, please click here to update your info in Membership Toolkit. This is a separate database from Genesis. PTO Membership Dues You can donate to the general PTO fund by clicking here and submitting your dues. (A HUGE thank-you goes out to all families who already donated!!!) Class Parent Volunteers A few spots remain open for Class Parents – you can volunteer here. This year, Class Parent responsibilities will be handled virtually. School Supplies If you DID order a PTO sponsored supply box, the pickup is on Wednesday, August 26 at the entrance on Warwick in the back of the teacher parking lot at the times listed below. If you cannot pick your box up on Wednesday, you can send a friend to pick it up for you. Unfortunately, we do not have any extra boxes for sale. Please do not come for box pickup on Wednesday unless you pre-ordered a box. If you need further assistance with box pick up, please contact Casey Cohen at caseycohen23@gmail.com. 1st grade 1:00 – 1:45pm 2nd grade 1:30 – 2:15pm 3rd grade 2:00 […]

Franklin supply boxes are in!  If you pre-ordered a box, you can pick up on Wednesday, August 26th during the following times. (We will not have extra boxes for purchase.) Please only arrive if you ordered through our vendor, 1st Day School Supplies: 1:00pm – 1:45pm – 1st grade 1:30pm – 2:15pm – 2nd grade 2:00pm – 2:45pm – 3rd grade 2:30pm – 3:15pm – 4th grade 3:00pm – 3:45pm – 5th grade There will be a table set up at the school entrance located in the back of the teacher parking lot, on the Warwick side of the building.  PTO volunteers will be at the table to help you.  Please make sure to wear a mask and follow social distancing protocols. *If you are picking up multiple boxes, please pick the slot that is most convenient for you.* *If you cannot come to Franklin during your assigned slot, please contact Casey Cohen at caseycohen23@gmail.com* If you did NOT pre-order a box and would like a list of supplies to purchase on your own, you can find it here: Revised School Supply List 2020-2021

The Franklin PTO is eager to welcome new families, whether rising 1st graders or families moving into the district for the first time. We know that starting a new school can be overwhelming (especially this year!), and we want to support new families in their transition. While we regrettably can’t organize a new family play date or parent coffee as we normally do, this year we are offering a “Franklin Friends” program that matches incoming families with existing families. Hopefully this will provide new families with a warm welcome and a trusted resource for questions or advice. If you would like to be part of the “Franklin Friends” program, whether as a host family or a new/incoming family, please email Casey Cohen at caseycohen23@gmail.com.  

This is the last call to show your Franklin spirit by purchasing gear from our online shop. Orders are due by Monday, July 27th. You can purchase your Franklin spirit wear in the online shop here. A portion of every sale goes back to the PTO, which directly supports and enriches the student experience at Franklin. Special thanks to Spirit Wear Chairperson, Angela Arambulo, for getting a new shop up & running for us this Summer!

CLICK HERE TO ORDER ***Make sure to click on your child’s/childrens’  grade(s) for NEXT (2020/2021) school year.** Franklin Parents, I know it’s hard to think about school supply shopping for the 2020/2021 school year, especially right now. That is why the Franklin PTO is happy to announce our continued partnership with 1st Day School Supplies. Once ordered, your child’s box of supplies will be delivered directly to his/her classroom at the start of next school year.  No in-person shopping needed 🙂 Year after year we find that the prices for the boxes through this company are very competitive and the PTO also gets a portion of the fee donated to our school for each box ordered. All orders must be received no later than July 1st.  Click and order now in order to secure your child’s box! Please click here to order your child’s box.  ***Make sure to click on their grade(s) for NEXT (2020/2021) school year.**   ***Update from our vendor:   In the event that school is completely remote in the fall, parents will have then have the option to ship their ordered school supply boxes directly to their homes for a small shipping fee.*** If you have any questions please […]

DON’T MISS OUT – ORDER YOUR MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHOOL SUPPLIES!  CLICK HERE. **Since each grade consists of three different teams and students have a variety of courses and teachers throughout the year, it is possible that the school supply box you order may not include every item your child will need.** We anticipate there will be two pick up dates at LCJSMS in late August. If you have any questions, please email Rachel Callahan at rachelrcallahan@verizon.net.