Treasures Coupon Book For Sale

Posted November 6, 2015

Franklin Families: Franklin students have Treasures Coupon books for sale! School Council does fundraising campaigns to financially support important projects for Franklin including: •    Technology initiatives (including purchases of iPads and other equipment). •    Gym and outdoors equipment and supplies •    Guest speakers for school assemblies and parent nights •    Home Reading and Library programs •   […]

Tentative Deal Reached Between Province & ETFO

Posted November 4, 2015

We are very pleased to announce that on November 2, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) reached a tentative agreement with the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA). Once the tentative central agreement has been ratified, we will be able to determine the timelines and process for teachers completing […]

French Immersion Registration Information Sessions

Posted November 4, 2015

Registration for Grade 1 French Immersion will begin on Thursday, January 7, 2016 on the Waterloo Region District School Board website at www.wrdsb.ca/french.  Parents/guardians of children in senior kindergarten are invited to attend an information session to learn more about French programs in the WRDSB and the registration process for Grade 1 French Immersion.  Information […]

Update Regarding Elementary Progress Report Cards

Posted October 27, 2015

We appreciate the ongoing patience and support of parents/guardians during this time of province-wide labour unrest and uncertainty in our schools. Given the current cumulative impact of provincial labour action on the part of elementary teachers and WRDSB support staff (secretaries, custodians and supervision monitors in schools as well as some central staff), the Waterloo […]

Friday October 30 Plans

Posted October 26, 2015

Franklin Families: As we approach the end of October, many students are thinking about Halloween. Some teachers have made special plans for Friday October 30, and have discussed these plans with their students.   You may receive a note from your child’s teacher with more specific details. As our students mature and learn more about […]

Update Regarding Withdrawal of Extracurricular Activities

Posted October 23, 2015

On Oct. 22, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) announced that they would be escalating their current job action next week, if a provincial agreement is not reached. As per their news release, beginning Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, elementary teachers and occasional teachers will withdraw from all voluntary extracurricular activities in Ontario public schools, […]

Important Information Regarding Rentals & Community Use of Schools

Posted October 14, 2015

Educational Support Staff/Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (ESS/OSSTF) and the Custodial and Maintenance Association/Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (CAMA/OSSTF) are currently in ongoing province-wide labour negotiations with the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Public School Boards Association (OPSBA). As a result, members of ESS/OSSTF and CAMA/OSSTF are taking part in a legal job sanctions. […]

School Council Elections

Posted October 13, 2015

Please note that the Franklin Public School Parent Council will be holding elections for voting positions (20) and executive positions (previous council members only) for 2015-2016 on Tuesday October 27th, 7pm, in the school library. If you wish to be considered for a voting role on the parent council, please inform Mark Eys ([ mailto:meys@wlu.ca […]

School-Day Page Added!

Posted October 8, 2015

The login form for School-Day is now located at http://fra.wrdsb.ca/about/school-day/, along with some information about why we are using School-Day and FAQs about it. It will no longer be available in the sidebar of our website. You can reach it by choosing the School-Day logo in the sidebar instead.

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Franklin School Council is Fundraising!

Posted October 7, 2015

School Council does fundraising campaigns to financially support important projects for Franklin including: Technology initiatives (including purchase of iPads and other equipment). Gym and outdoors equipment Guest speakers for school assemblies and parent speakers Home reading and library programs Greening initiatives, including a major overhaul of the kindergarten area this summer with more to come. […]

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