April 14th, 2024

Hello Franklin Families,

Thank you to those who were able to attend Family Night. We hope you had a lovely evening. Here are your reminders and updates.

Reminders:

1. The Board’s Committee of the Whole Meeting on Monday April 15th starting at 7 pm. https://www.youtube.com/c/WRDSBVideo/live

2. School Council Meeting on Thursday at 6:30 pm. Hope to see you in person, in the library. If not, here is your link. meet.google.com/yzp-oxmc-cfj

3. Grade 3 EQAO will be on May 14 and 15th. Grade 6 EQAO will be on May 28 and 29th.

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

Friday, April 19, 2024 from 12 to 12:30 p.m. (https://meet.google.com/kcw-qrcz-tuq?authuser=0)

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

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (https://meet.google.com/fjq-yudq-kck)

Part Three: Using Read&Write for Translation on Websites

Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 12:30 to 1 p.m. (https://meet.google.com/iko-aetz-zqv?authuser=0)

No registration is required. Simply join a Google Meet.

5. April Lunch and Learn sessions continue.

Supporting your Child in High School Math

When: April 17, 2024 from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.

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

Meeting ID: 544 193 0058

Password: WRDSB

Parenting and Educational Support for Newcomers

When: April 24, 2024 from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.

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

Meeting ID: 544 193 0058

Password: WRDSB

6. We are officially in staffing season. Following this ongoing process, we then begin to place students in classrooms. All of this is TENTATIVE until the end of September/early October.

7. As mentioned last week: With respect to placing students, please remember that the intent of school is to learn academic skills/knowledge, develop learning skills, adapt to new people and personalities, learn how to make friends, develop new friendships, learn to understand social settings, and so much more. Saying that, when letters of requests come in, they will be considered but never guaranteed. Please only send a request if your child has needs that we may not be aware of, e.g., recent trauma or diagnosis, and specify what they need. Please do NOT request teachers or peers (unless a severe need requires something or someone specifically) as the school is trying to make classes that are well balanced (to the best of our abilities) and that allow children to develop or further develop skills they may or may not have, e.g., learning how to adapt, learning how to make friends, developing certain academic skills.

Updates:

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

https://www.youtube.com/c/WRDSBVideo/live

2. Business Education Partnership’s “Explore Your Future” Career Expo for students and their caregivers.

May 1, 2024 – 5:00 – 8:00 pm – Tapestry Hall in Cambridge

May 15, 2024 – 5:00 – 8:00 pm – The Aud in Kitchener.

Target audience is Grade 7-12 students and their caregivers but all are welcome. (Sharing this one as many of you have older children).

3. Draws for the baskets from Family Night have not yet been made. but will be done early next week. Stay tuned.

4. Ontario Education Week is from May 6th to 10th and we want to give students a chance to explore different jobs that exist. If you have about 1 hour to spare around 12:30 on Tuesday May 7th and a job that children may not know about but that you are willing to talk about, please contact linda_cotnam@wrdsb.ca

Quote of the Week:

“Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change.” (Wayne W. Dyer)