April 28th, 2025

Dear Families/Guardians of Franklin Falcons,

We hope that you are enjoying your weekend. Here are your reminders and updates for the last part of April/early May.

Updates:

  1. “The Canadian Parents For French (CPF) Ontario is offering registration for free virtual French enrichment programs…. students from Senior Kindergarten to Grade 12 in Core French, French Immersion and Extended French! These programs, funded by the Ministry of Education, will be offered from May to August to support French as a Second Language students. Our virtual programs will be delivered by university students currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelor of Education program and OCT certified teachers. Registration information can be found” at the following link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/15yivmnjA3yI-wAZOwchcpQ3QuRXIEF4j/view

  1. We are looking for track and field parent volunteers! We rely on the support of parents and adult family members to help with our track and field day! Please see School-Day for information on how to be a volunteer.

  1. Draft School Council Minutes will be on School-Day today. Please review if you interested in what was discussed at the most recent School Council meeting.

4. The WRDSB offers community organizations and not-for-profits the opportunity to share information on their programs and services with our schools. Check out the Community E-Flyers page on our website (https://www.wrdsb.ca/community/community-e-flyers/).

Reminders:

  1. April Lunch and Learn Sessions continue:

Using Visual Strategies to Support Kids at Home

What Makes for a Good Life? The Components of Well-Being

When: April 30, 2025 from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.
Where: https://zoom.us/j/5441930058?pwd=bFBqMmY2L2VwMzlPVERwOEZGUXRhZz09#success
Meeting ID: 544 193 0058
Password: WRDSB

  1. A three-part series on digital tools for math is coming up:

A Three-part Learning Series

Part One

Learn how to access OrbitNote PDF reader and Equatio Math & Science Editor to support your child’s learning at home.

Part Two

Explore tools in Equatio Math & Science Editor that support your child in visualizing and understanding math concepts.

Part Three

Explore digital tools available in OrbitNote that can make math homework that is in a PDF format more accessible.

Tuesday, May 13, 2025, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (https://meet.google.com/tnn-cugw-cyv)

  1. The Humane Society is going to be  visiting Franklin virtually. If possible, consider donating $1.00 if you are able.  Please send your loonies to school or see the link below regarding donating. https://kwsphumane.ca/one-time-donation-kitchener-waterloo-animal-centre

  1. The principal at Sunnyside would like to welcome current and incoming Grade 7 students to their school. See School-Day for details.

  2. An after school opportunity for a  BRIXOLOGY Extra-Curricular Program. Children “learn about different types of engineering and team up to construct a different engineering-themed project using LEGO® bricks. See School-Day for details.

  3. Stanley Park Eats program runs every Wednesday between 11AM and 12PM. Everyone who arrives can take two meals home (2 handhelds and 2 sides).

  4. The Food Bank of Waterloo Region distributes food hampers right outside Stanley Park community centre every Wednesday from 11AM to 12PM. Guests need to show that they live within the Stanley Park boundary area.

  5.  Every Wednesday and Friday evenings a hot meal with a hot side is provided from the hut outside the centre from 6:30 PM to 7: 30 PM.

  6. The Brain Injury Association Waterloo-Wellington is excited to announce their 2025 bike helmet giveaway event, made possible by their sponsor, Kitchener Rangers Community Fund. Free bicycle helmets will be given to children in Kitchener who cannot otherwise afford them.  The event will be located in the parking lot of the BIAWW Office (1-41 River, Rd. E, Kitchener) on Sunday, June 22, 2025 from 10:00am – 12:30pm. The link for the registration form is: BIAWW Request for Free Children’s Helmet – https://biawwlidzonkidz.com/contact-us

Quote of the Week: 

“Restore balance. Most kids have technology, school and extracurricular activities covered. It’s time to add a pinch of adventure, a sprinkle of sunshine and a big handful of  outdoor play.”- Penny Whitehouse.

Linda and Stacey