April 28th, 2024

Good morning Franklin Families. Here are your reminders and updates as we enter May in a few days.
Reminders:

1. Next PD Day is Friday May 31st. On this day, there is no school for students.

2. Next, and last Council meeting of the year is on the third Thursday in May, May 16th. See School-Day for the link.

3. The Humane Society is coming to visit on May 8th, 9th and 10th. Our goal for Franklin is to raise $1000.00! That’s approximately a toonie per student. If you are able, please consider donating to the KW Humane Society by following this link. You may also bring toonies to class to support The Humane Society!

kwsphumane.ca/donate

4. The WRDSB SEA Assistive Technology Team is pleased to offer support opportunities for families and caregivers.

Part One: Creating Multiple Profiles in Read&Write – completed

Part Two: Using Read&Write for Translation in Google Docs – completed

Part Three: Using Read&Write for Translation on Websites

Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 12:30 to 1 p.m. 

No registration is required. Simply join a Google Meet link which can be found on School-Day.

5. We are still looking for individuals who would like to be part of a panel presentation about their careers on Monday May 6th. Time commitment would be approximately 45 minutes. Please reach out to Linda if interested. 

6. Board Meeting coming upon Wednesday April 24th from 7 pm to 9:30 pm.

Join at www.youtube.com/c/WRDSBVideo/live

7. Grade 6 Summer School…if you have a grade 6 student, please see the earlier School-Day message that was sent directly to grade 6 classes. If interested, please let the school know. Here are the two programs available and dates.

July 3 – 19

July 2 – PD / site set-up

In-person (at Janet Metcalfe PS)

9:30 – 2:00

“HIGH SCHOOL PREPARATORY PROGRAM

For students currently in Grade 6, 7 or 8 in the 2023-2024 school year. This program will reinforce key concepts that are the foundations to success in Grades 7, 8 and 9. Students will focus on literacy and numeracy or the MLL course for the three week summer program. Through authentic, inquiry-based learning, students will deepen their knowledge and understanding while consolidating concepts in literacy / numeracy.

MULTI LANGUAGE LEARNER SUMMER PROGRAM

The MLL Summer Program will assist MLL students currently in Grades 6, 7 or 8 with further developing their English communication skills. The program will focus on all three communication areas: oral, reading and writing. For newcomer youth, there will be an introduction to a variety of programs and supports available in the community.

Students will be expected to participate in learning activities/lessons for the duration of the program.”

Updates:

1. Book Fair sold 7,600 dollars worth of products/books. Franklin profit was 1700 dollars. A portion of these funds will go towards magazine subscriptions for the library, library bags for students and end of the year treats. The remainder is being used for literacy resources for the whole school.

We thank families for their incredible support of this event.

2. Grade 6 Parent Night for future Sunnyside Students. – Save the date: June 13th, 6:30-7:30pm.

3. Grade 6 orientation evening for future Stanley Park students. Save the Date: Thursday May 9, 2024 from 6:15-7:30pm.

4. Saidat visited Franklin this past Thursday. Our Jks to grade 3s learned about the importance of kindness, empathy and politeness. Our Grade 4 to 6 students learned about social responsibility, self-care and empathy. It was also about “urging them to stand up for what’s right and show compassion”.

5. Students had a tornado drill this week. They did great.

6. Dental Screening – JK, SK & Grade 2 – Monday, April 29th. Please ensure to arrive on time as we want to ensure not students are missed. If you wish to opt out, please complete this form as soon as possible: www.regionofwaterloo.ca/dentalopting or call 519-575-4400 ext. 5010.

Quote of the Week:

“The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.” (Denis Waitley)