Franklin 411

Issue #16 - December 15, 2024

A Word From Mrs. Loor

Dear Franklin Families,

A big thank you to the PTO for a wonderful Staff Holiday Luncheon. We appreciate all the ways you give so generously to our school community.

Please join in on the festive fun with our Holiday Spirit Week starting tomorrow by wearing your favorite holiday or winter pajamas. The flyer is below.

The 5th Grade Winter Concert will be on Tuesday, December 17th at 7 p.m. The band, orchestra and select chorus members have been working hard. I can't wait to see them showcase their skills! All of the students in the other grade levels will be able to experience the concert during the dress rehearsal which will be held in the afternoon.

Just a reminder that Friday, December 20th is a full day of school with lunch and recess. We will have our whole school morning meeting complete with a winter singalong. Report cards will be available for viewing on Genesis at 3 p.m. on the 20th as well.

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy Kwanzaa! School will begin again on Thursday, January 2nd. The next issue of the Franklin 411 will be on Sunday, January 5th. Have a wonderful winter break, stay safe and warm, and we'll see you in 2025!

With Warmest Regards,

Mrs. Loor

Public Safety Announcement

A couple of reminders for arrival and dismissal:

Pull up all the way up to the first cone and signpost in the car line.
Once stopped, your child should exit the vehicle no matter where they are on the car line.
Do not u-turn out of the end of the car line on Blackburn.
Do not cut out of the car line between the cones.
As always, double parking and parking on the side of the houses on Warwick is not allowed.
Refrain from using private driveways to do k-turns. You are holding up traffic, going onto private property and creating an unsafe situation for the students walking to and from school.
Please observe the parking rules for the streets surrounding Franklin School.

Counselor's Corner

This week, all students completed lesson #3 of our THRIVE curriculum. The topics discussed were Normal Conflict vs. Bullying. Click here for more information about our THRIVE program.

On the heels of this week's THRIVE lesson about Normal Conflict vs. Bullying, here is a short video refresher about Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying

For any questions regarding our counseling program, please contact Ms. Audino, our school counselor. Her email is laudino@summit.k12.nj.us.

From the Nurse's Office

HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS

Stay healthy and safe and healthy this holiday season!

Consider your child’s age when purchasing a toy or game this holiday season. It’s worth a second to read the instructions to make sure the gift is just right.
Keep a special eye on small pieces, including button batteries that may be included in electronic toys. While these kinds of games are great for older kids, they can pose a potential danger for younger, curious siblings.
Prevent burns from hot holiday food or liquid spills, simply use the back burner of your stove and turn pot handles away from the edge.
Keep lit holiday candles at least 12 inches away from anything that can burn, and don’t forget to blow them out when you leave the room or before you go to sleep.
Make sure your tree has plenty of water by checking it regularly. Natural trees look beautiful and smell great, but if they’re not watered regularly, needles can dry out and pose a potential fire hazard.
Move the ornaments that are breakable towards the top of the tree, check the lights for exposed wires and loose connections and don’t overload electrical outlets.

If you have any medical questions or concerns never hesitate to reach out to our school nurse, Ann Zanelli. Her email is azanelli@summit.k12.nj.us. You can also visit the Summit Public Schools Virtual Health Office for additional information.

Lost and Found

Our Lost and Found has an overwhelming amount of lost items. It is located in the main entrance vestibule. Please come, stop by the school to see if any of the articles of clothing, water bottles, hats, etc. belong to your family.

All items that are remaining on Friday, December 20th will be donated.