February 23rd, 2025

Hello Franklin Families. Thank you to those who attended the School Council meeting this past week. As always, it was a productive meeting.


Reminders:

1. There is another February Lunch and Learn that is coming up.

February is Psychology Month! What We Do and How it Helps

When: February 26, 2025 from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.

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

Meeting ID: 544 193 0058

Password: WRDSB

2. On Feb. 27th, in the Franklin School Library we have a presentation for parents/guardians.

Guest: Constable L. McCann 

See School-Day for details.

3. March Break is from March 10 to 14th this year. There is no school that week.

4. Monday February 24th, there is a Board meeting starting at 7 pm. Feel free to join at this link: www.youtube.com/c/WRDSBVideo/live

Updates:

1. Pink Day is on Wednesday. Whether a pink shirt, sock, hairband, etc., remind your child/children to wear a little pink on Wednesday.

2. Twin Day is Friday Feb. 28th – dress up/try to look like – a friend, actor, parent, etc.

3. Occupational Therapists and Assistants from KidsAbility SBRS Team will be offering 2 summer group options:

School Readiness – Entering JK and SK in Fall 2025

Fine Motor and Movement – Entering Gr. 1 and Gr. 2 in Fall 2025

“Participants need to be:

4 Years Old by First Day of Group and Toilet-Trained

Able to Interact Safely and Independently in a group setting for 3 hours *Unfortunately, we do not have space or staff for 1:1 needs.

We will focus on activities such as printing, scissor skills, fasteners etc. to prepare children for success at school in September”

Here are two flyers, for these two opportunities:

Fine motor link – www.school-day.com/pg/file/view/3078744

School readiness link – www.school-day.com/pg/file/view/3078753

4. Family Night is coming up on April 3rd. See details on School-Day.

5. “Region of Waterloo Public Health is coming to [our] school and will be offering free dental screenings…..A screening is a quick look in the mouth by a Registered Dental Hygienist….Caregivers will be notified of the dental screening results.”

JK, SK, and grade 2 students will be screened UNLESS you opt out. If you would prefer your child not take part in the dental screening, please complete this form: www.regionofwaterloo.ca/dentalopting or call 519-575-4400 ext. 5010 as soon as you receive this notice.

If your child is not in a grade listed above and you want them to have a dental screening, please call 519-575-4400 ext. 5010 or complete this form

www.regionofwaterloo.ca/dentalopting

6. Stay tuned for a week of Domino Pizza Deals. This will be happening from March 30th to April 3.

7. Families enjoyed the popcorn that was sold last year so stay tuned for some information on an opportunity to order and pick up on Family Night.

Quote of the Week:

“No school can work well for children if parents and teachers do not act in partnership on behalf of the children’s best interests.” (Dorothy H. Cohen)

Thank you to our Franklin parents/guardians for working with us!!!

Linda and Stacey