April 23rd, 2023

Week of April 23rd, 2023 – Reminders and Updates

Good morning Franklin Families.

As we enter the last week of April, we want to remind you that there are still two solid months of school, and therefore, learning continues. The children are truly improving in various areas. Each child is different and therefore, on their own learning journey and so their growth can be in some or all of the following areas: academically, physically, socially or emotionally (how they self- regulate and manage big emotions). We are very proud of them and continue to move them forward.

Here are your reminders and updates for this week.

Reminders:

1. In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, the WRPS (Waterloo Regional Police Services) is hosting an art contest for children ages 4 to 10. Children are invited to submit a drawing of what policing means to them, for a chance to win a prize! Go to www.wrps.on.ca/en/50th-anniversary-art-contest-for-kids.aspx for more information and or a downloadable/printable sheet to use.The submission deadline is May 6, 2023. If you can’t send them in, feel free to have your child forward their artwork to the office and they will be submitted electronically for them.

2. Food Drive is going to be extended into this coming week. If you have any donations, feel free to drop them off or have your child bring the item(s) to school. Final donations will be accepted up until, and including, Wednesday.

3. Please remember that regular attendance and arriving at school on time are both extremely important skills as they carry over to future learning or future work. Being regularly absent or late, can cause gaps in academics, poor future work habits and difficulties with friendships. We want to see your children at school and on time as it benefits them. Please contact your child’s teacher or administration if your child is struggling to get to school so a plan can be developed to help them come to school each and every day.

4. 1. The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) SEA Assistive Technology Team is offering a three part learning series on using digital tools that can help to support your child in reading, writing, and vocabulary.

Part One: Reading – completed on Monday, April 17, 2023 from 12 to 12:30 p.m. (meet.google.com/njg-fpzt-abr?pli=1)

Part Two: Writing

Learn about Google Read&Write tools that can help your child with writing activities.

Friday, April 28, 2023 from 1:45 to 2:15 p.m. (meet.google.com/pbh-pmgz-yovt)

Part Three: Vocabulary

Learn about Google Read&Write tools that can help your child with building vocabulary in reading and writing activities at home.

Wednesday, May 3, 2023 from 12 to 12:30 p.m. (meet.google.com/ptk-kgfa-amq)

5. Lunch and Learn this week is on Social Media and Technology Use for Teens

When: April 26, 2023 from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.

Where: zoom.us/j/5441930058?pwd=bFBqMmY2L2VwMzlPVERwOEZGUXRhZz09#success

Meeting ID: 544 193 0058

Password: WRDSB

6. All pizza orders for May will close today so your last chance to order if interested.

Updates:

1. Thank you to those who attended the School Council meeting this past Thursday. It was a very productive meeting. The final meeting for 2022-23 will be on Thursday May 18th starting at 6:30 pm. Please mark your calendars.

2. For the June 2nd PD Day, all families will have access to 8:30-3:00 as long as they are registered in before or after school. Please contact care@wrdsb.ca or call 570-0003 ext. 4704 for more information. 8:30-3:00 are the operating hours on the pd day. (staff work 8:15am-3:15pm)

Please note that effective June 5, 2023, regular program hours for extended day services will resume (7 a.m to 6 p.m).

3. Before and After School Programs WILL be operating out of Franklin for the upcoming 2023/24 school year. A letter will be forwarded on School-Day to families regarding this. As with Kindergarten registrations, it is helpful if you register early so staffing can be arranged.

4. Bike to School Week is May 29 – June 2, 2023 – if your child registers there are opportunities to win some gifts like a Dairy Queen certificate. Here is the link for your child to register. bit.ly/BTSW_Student

5. The grounds under the playgrounds have been rototilled for softer landings. They will be open to students as of Monday. Please note that the slide on the structure in the primary area by the parking lot, is taped off and will NOT be in use due to needed repairs.

6. Check out student blogs on our school website at fra.wrdsb.ca/2023/03/28/blog-post-final-highlights/. Students are doing a great job with these and they are great to read.

7. For students with excessive absences, attendance letters will be sent home to guardians on Monday.

8. There is a board meeting tomorrow night starting at 7:00pm if you are interested. Here is the link for the live stream. www.youtube.com/c/WRDSBVideo/live

Quote of the Week:

“The people who succeed aren’t the ones who avoid failure, they’re the ones who learn how to respond to failure with optimism.” (Author Unknown)