
The Lancer Link
Franklin Elementary School - October 2021
School Announcements
Upcoming Dates
Friday, October 1: MCHS Homecoming Parade
Monday, October 4: PTO Meeting - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 7: No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences
Friday, October 8: No School - Fall Break
Monday, October 11: No School - Columbus Day
Friday, October 15: 1st Nine Weeks Grading Period Ends
Wednesday, October 20: 1st Nine Week Report Cards Emailed to Parents/Guardians
Tuesday, October 26: Wear Red Day for Red Ribbon Week (sponsored by MCDAC)
Friday, October 29: Franklin Fall Festival
Thursday, November 11: No School - Veteran's Day
Parent-Teacher Conferences
This year’s formal Parent-Teacher Conferences will be on Thursday, October 7, 2021 – 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. There will be no school on this day. If you have not already scheduled an appointment please contact your child’s teacher. Some information regarding Parent-Teacher Conferences:
In an effort to consult with as many parents/guardians as possible, conferences will not be lengthy.
If you require additional time, please consult your child’s teacher to schedule another conference for follow-up.
If you would like an appointment with the principal, please email rwest@massac.org for an appointment time.
During your conference, your child’s teacher will be sharing information about academic achievement, work habits, behaviors, and peer relationships. Please feel free to write down any questions that you may have for the conference. Our teachers truly appreciate the support that you give to your child in his/her education while at home.
Although Parent-Teacher Conferences are held in October, we highly encourage parents to contact the school if you feel your child needs additional help. We will always make time for you; either through telephone conversations, e-mail, or face-to face meetings. In this regard, please contact your child’s teachers at any time throughout the year to arrange a conference.
Report Cards
2021-2022 Grading Periods
Click here to download the grading schedule for this school year.
Massac Memorial Holiday Card Contest
Students are working on these in their Art Classes at School. Mrs. Kern will be giving out entry forms that must be submitted along with the artwork for judging. Entry deadline is Friday, October 15th.
Coats For Kids Elementary School Challenge
Red Ribbon Week
The Massac County Drug Awareness Coalition (MCDAC) will be providing packets for each classroom, which includes a student flyer about the Red Ribbon Week activities, and banners for each building during the week of October 25-29, 2021.
On Tuesday, October 26th everyone is encouraged to Wear Red for Red Ribbon Week.
PTO Fall Festival
Veteran's Day Music Program
Menu
ALL students are eligible for FREE breakfast and lunch at school this year. Two choices will be offered each day. The menu is listed in the link here:
Students have the option to eat breakfast at school between 7:45-8:20 a.m. Lunch times vary by grade level. The 40-minute lunch period includes time for lunch and lunch recess.
Securly
Massac Unit School District #1 utilizes Securly, a web based content filtering system, to help monitor student internet use and to assist with student safety. You can sign up to receive a weekly email from Securly that will show you a preview of your child’s online activity. Parents will also receive instant email notifications if keywords related to cyber bullying, self harm, drugs, and depression are used. You will also receive access to their full online activity history, by entering the free Parent Portal. Your Parent Portal link will be included in your email from Securly.
Remind Text Messages
Franklin Elementary School will utilize the following communication methods to keep stakeholders up to date on any changes regarding protocols:
Text message alerts through our Remind system. To sign-up for text message announcements from Franklin Elementary School, visit https://www.remind.com/join/franklines
Parents/Guardians who wish to receive communication should ensure that email addresses and phone numbers are up to date.
Apples For The Students Program
Kinsa FLUency Program
Digital Box Tops
When you buy box tops products, please SCAN
your receipt using the Box Tops App within 14 days of purchase. Box Tops earnings are identified and automatically updated online.
If you shop for groceries online or have digital receipts, you can submit your email receipts to earn Box Tops for your school! Visit the app or website for more details and to see a full list of participating retailers.
Character Word of the Month - Pride
Character Counts!
Our school embraces the Character Counts Character Education program. Each month our school will focus on one of these traits, providing class lessons and discussion, relating the traits to literature, and recognizing when students make good choices and demonstrate these positive traits. Please encourage your children to show their good character at school.
PRIDE
*A feeling of respect that you have for yourself and others
*A feeling of personal worth
*Satisfaction with your or someone else’s achievements
*A strong appreciation of your school
School Contact Information
Email: rwest@massac.org
Website: franklin.massac.org
Location: 1006 Mount Mission Road, Metropolis, IL, USA
Phone: 618-524-2243