High School Info Nights: Grade 8 Transition

Posted November 15, 2017

Over the next couple of months, High Schools across the board will be hosting Grade 8 Nights for parents and students. These information sessions will focus on Grade 8 students’ transition to High School, including the course selection process, in-school student supports, extracurricular activities and more. Please be sure to check-out the information session for any […]

Holiday celebrations coming soon:)

Posted November 15, 2017

Here are the dates and times of our upcoming Holiday Assemblies. Tuesday, Dec. 19  12-12:30   Kindergarten assembly  (parents only) Wed. Dec. 20 12-1:00  Primary Assembly  (parents only) Thurs. Dec. 21   12-1:00  Junior Assembly (parents only)   ***Please note that no students (siblings) will be called from class to attend these assemblies due to available space […]

Please park responsibly around our school

Posted November 14, 2017

Please be very careful when parking around our school so we can ensure the safety of the children in this neighbourhood.  Also be sure to respect our neighbours’ properties when parking.  We had a student in the neighbourhood almost hit by a car that was parked on a side street.  Many thanks in keeping our […]

OHIP+ Children and Youth Pharmacare

Posted November 14, 2017

We want to remind students, parents and caregivers that starting on January 1, 2018, Ontario will provide free prescription drug coverage for all children and youth aged 24 and under. Children and youth will have access to over 4,400 medications and other drug products at no cost. Enrolment in OHIP+ is automatic – you will […]

Pink Shirt Day is Friday, November 24

Posted November 13, 2017

Franklin will be celebrating Pink Shirt Day on Friday, Nov. 24 to stand up to bullying.  If you don’t have a shirt, just wear anything that is pink.  We hope to have pink showing on all of our 630 students and all of our staff.  Join in and stand up to bullying.

Waterloo Region Anti-bullying week is Nov. 19-25

Posted November 13, 2017

Waterloo Region is declaring next week Anti-bullying week. Franklin will be planning some activities to highlight to need to stop bullying at school and everywhere. Stay tuned…..

Try Hockey on ice event is this Sunday, Nov. 19

Posted November 13, 2017

If your child is in Grade 2 or 3 and received a card from Try Hockey to come out and try hockey on ice, the event is free to those students and is this Sunday, Nov. 19 at the Kitchener Auditorium from 9:00-10:30.  Bring the whole family.

Supporting your Child’s Mental Health Session

Posted November 13, 2017

Conestoga Public School is hosting a presentation on Children’s Mental Health on Tuesday, Nov. 14.  Doors open at 6:30 and speaker begins at 7:00. Speaker is Ann Douglas, Canada’s bestselling and trusted parenting author. Please RSVP online at https://con.wrdsb.ca/supporting-your-childs-mental-health-parent-night-2017-18/

Thanks “Try Hockey” :)

Posted November 11, 2017

Franklin was so fortunate to have “Try Hockey” come to our school so our students would have a chance to learn and practise some new hockey skills.  The students and teachers had a great time learning and practising.  The staff from Try Hockey were fantastic.  We are so appreciative of this opportunity.

Remembrance Day at Franklin

Posted November 11, 2017

What a wonderful, respectful Remembrance Day assembly we held at Franklin School on Nov. 10.  The students were so quiet and respectful throughout and we were so happy to have our guests from Sunnyside Home join us for this special tribute to those who have served and continue to serve our country.  The Art work […]

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