February 12th, 2023

Hello Franklin Families. I hope your weekend is going well.
Here are your reminders and updates.

Reminders:
1, There is a School Council Meeting this Thursday in the library at 6:30 pm. All are welcome.

2. Monday February 20th is Family Day and there is no school that day.

3. A reminder that there is a three part learning series for parents and caregivers for using Google Assistive Technology. Part one was completed on Friday, but part 2 and 3 are coming up.

Part Two: Plan
Learn about tools to help plan out tasks and manage time for studying and projects.

Monday, February 13, 2023 from 12 to 12:30 p.m. – https://meet.google.com/kio-cqwq-pav

Part Three: Organize
Learn about tools to help your child organize their “digital space”.

Wednesday, March 1, 2023 from 1:45 to 2:15 p.m. – https://meet.google.com/abs-uobr-hmn

4. February 23rd is our Parent Presentation on Screen Time – mark your calendars for this free virtual event.

What: “Screen Time: Myths, Risks and Tips”

When: Feb 23, 2023

Where: ONLINE MEETING

Who: WRDSB Psychological Services Consultants: Anna Polotskaia & Lisa Bechtel

For: PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS

5. Report cards go home on February 15th, 2023.

6. Lunch and Learn sessions continue:
Why We Lose It

When: February 15, 2023 from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.
Where: https://zoom.us/j/5441930058?pwd=bFBqMmY2L2VwMzlPVERwOEZGUXRhZz09#success

Helping Your Child Cope

When: February 22, 2023 from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.
Where: https://zoom.us/j/5441930058?pwd=bFBqMmY2L2VwMzlPVERwOEZGUXRhZz09#success

7. There is a free spring Basketball Camp for grade 2 to 6 students. This is something that Eastwood Collegiate is running and here are the details for you.
Location: Eastwood Collegiate
Dates: March 20- May 15 (8 weeks) – on Mondays only
Times: Grade 2-4 from 6:00 pm-7:00 pm and Grade 5-6 from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
Childcare will also be provided for siblings.
This is the permission form link for your child if interested – https://forms.gle/HcGCTtNnAQT8b4rZ8

Updates:
1. Pod 3 has decided to sell popcorn as their February fundraiser. The date is still being determined. Popcorn will cost only 25 cents and there will be a limit of one bag per student. Money raised will be donated to The House of Friendship.

2. There is a Committee of the Whole Meeting on Monday February 13 from 7 to 9 pm. Here is the link if interested in attending. https://www.youtube.com/c/WRDSBVideo/live

3. You will be receiving information from your child’s teachers prior to any instruction related to expectations found in strand D of the Health and Physical Education Human Development and Sexual Health expectations.

Quote of the Week:
“There are many little ways to enlarge your child’s world. Love of books is the best of all.” (Jackie Kennedy)