July 1st, 2024

Good morning to our Franklin families and guardians,


Here are your final reminders and updates for the 2023-24 school year.

Firstly, a great big thank you to each of you for sending your children to Franklin. We have had the privilege of watching them grow as learners and people. It is always a pleasure to work alongside each of you.

Reminders:

1. If wondering about next year’s bussing, you can look up the details on the Parent Portal at www.stswr.ca as of Monday August 19, 2024. Here is a link with more information as well.

https://www.stswr.ca/transportation-details-2024-2025/

2. Class lists will be available on School Day at some point over the Labour Day weekend in September.

3. Here are some things that you and your families may be interested in as the summer break approaches.

Kitchener Summer Programs – https://www.kitchener.ca/en/recreation-and-sports/summer-programs.aspx

Kitchener Pools and Splashpads – https://www.kitchener.ca/en/pools-and-swimming.aspx

City of Waterloo Summer Arts Program – https://www.wrdsb.ca/wp-content/uploads/City-of-Waterloo-Summer-Arts-Program.pdf

City of Waterloo Kids Summer Fitness Programs – https://www.wrdsb.ca/wp-content/uploads/City-of-Waterloo-Kids-Summer-Fitness-Programs.pdf

Summer 2024 Active Waterloo – https://www.wrdsb.ca/wp-content/uploads/Summer-2024-Active-Waterloo.pdf

4. In the fall, we will provide a summary of our Safe, Caring and Inclusive Schools surveys that many grade 4 to 6 students responded to. Stay tuned.

Updates:

1. All schools will be open to the public on Monday, August 26, 2024, so that if there are any changes to student information, they can be addressed at this time. School though does not start Wednesday September 4th.

2. We now have two positions to hire for and will send an update on what we have shortly via School-Day.

Quote of the Week:

‘‘Speak to your children as if they are the wisest, kindest and most beautiful and magical humans on earth. For what they believe is what they will become.’’ (Brooke Hampton)

We hope you and your children have a restful and enjoyable summer season.

Linda and Nina