Greetings Franklin Families,

We have conferences next week. If you have not already scheduled your student's conference there is still a little bit of time to do so.

Also, Tutor.com offers free, online tutoring services for our 3-5 students.

Our students have access to a free online tutoring service through Tutor.com. They can access this resource through Clever.

Services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and include:

• Live tutoring
• Paper review
• Math question drop off
• Creating healthy habits

Students can access tutors by chat or a voice call in less than a minute without an appointment. Get more information, including a detailed list of services.

Have a wonderful and safe weekend Franklin families!

-The Franklin team

Please bring charged laptops to school. 🙂

Please keep personal electronics at home.

Reminder, no sharing of food due to allergies

Permission slips if your student walks home.

Conferences October15th, 17th, 18th

Trunk or Treat October 25th

Spirit Day October 31st (more information coming soon)

Popcorn Friday November 1st

Disability History Month

LGBTQIA+ History Month

National Bullying Prevention Month

National Principals Month

Czech Heritage Month

Italian American Heritage and Culture Month Polish American Heritage Month Filipino American Heritage Month

Growth Mindset: I am a good learner

Here a few safety precautions we have for this school year both at Franklin, and throughout Tacoma Public Schools:

Safe campus

As you know, student safety is out top priority. We have measures in place to ensure a smooth transition to class for students while maintaining safety. Breakfast will be eaten in the classrooms. We ask that parents and guardians say their goodbyes at the front gates of the school. We cannot allow families or guests in the classroom/building unless it has been pre-arranged. Once again this is part of our safety measures.

Volunteers

Volunteers are welcome. To volunteer in a classroom, it must be arranged with the teacher beforehand. All volunteers must complete a background check before volunteering. Volunteers must check in at the office and always wear a visitor's sticker or lanyard.

Late arrivals

If your student arrives after 8:50, please come with them to the main office. You can ring the bell and the front office will let you in. The front office will then ask you to sign in and will give your student a tardy pass. We ask that you then say your goodbyes to your student at the front office.

Visitors and Volunteers

We truly appreciate your willingness to volunteer at our school and are grateful for the strong partnerships we have with our families. Volunteers play a vital role in supporting our students and staff, and we want to ensure that all expectations are clear so everyone can have a positive experience.

As a reminder, here are the key guidelines for all volunteers:

1. Sign-In Procedure: Please make sure to sign in at the office each time you volunteer. This helps us maintain a clear understanding of who is in the building for safety and security purposes. You will also be given a visitor badge that identifies you.
2. Stay at Your Designated Spot: Volunteers are expected to remain at their assigned location. Please do not gather in areas not assigned to you – we work hard to know where all visitors are at all times
3. Respect for Classroom Spaces: Volunteers should only be in classrooms by pre-arrangement from the teacher. Please respect the learning environment and follow the teacher's instructions during your visit.
4. Adhere to District Conduct Guidelines: It’s important that all volunteers follow the district’s guidelines on appropriate conduct while in the building. This ensures that we maintain a professional and respectful atmosphere for students, staff, and guests.
5. No Photos of Other Children: To protect privacy, we do not allow for photos of students or classroom settings.

We are committed to providing a safe and positive learning environment for our students, and your cooperation in following these guidelines is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions or need clarification, please don’t hesitate to reach out directly to me.

Hello Franklin Families! As the leaves change and the weather gets colder, we are excited for fall and hope you are too!

We want to remind you that it is important to maintain some safety precautions to keep everyone safe and healthy. Please do not send your child to school if they have a fever (100.4 or higher), are vomiting, have 3 or more bouts of diarrhea in 24 hours, or has a significant cough. We ask that you be diligent in hand washing techniques and encourage masking-up if any respiratory symptoms are present.

Please see the attached letter that helps identify reasons to keep your child home and how to identify when your child is too sick to be at school.

We appreciate your collaboration and diligence! If you have further questions or concerns about policy, please reach out to our School Nurse, Annette Bunker, at 253-571-1776 or via email at abunker@tacoma.k12.wa.us

Annette

Greetings from your PTSA!

PTSA Trunk or Treat: Friday Oct 25th, 5:30-6:30pm, school parking lot.

Come in costume and collect Halloween goodies!

Candy donations now being collected in the school office.

To decorate a trunk and hand out treats, contact Katie at kstarirwin@gmail.com by 10/18.

Not a drop-off event, all children need to be supervised. No restrooms available.

PTSA Website:

https://franklinelementarypta.givebacks.com/

If you would like to see what your child is working on at school, you can use ParentVUE on a mobile device or on a desktop. If you'd like some help doing that, check out ParentVUE - Tacoma Public Schools (tacomaschools.org)

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday

• School starts at 8:40
• Supervised valet will begin at 8:35
• Students will line up on teacher designated white lines on the blacktop as early as 8:35
• Teachers will pick up their students.
• Students will have breakfast and begin class.
• School ends at 3:10.

Wednesdays

• School starts at 9:40 on late starts.
• Supervised valet will begin at 9:35.

• School ends at 3:10.

School bus safety
Please help us keep children safe on the school bus by talking to them about what to do while riding the bus, including:

• Stay seated while the bus is moving
• Follow the bus driver’s instructions
• If there is a seat belt, keep it fastened
• Keep bus aisles clear
• Don’t toss anything out of a bus window or wave hands out of the window

Thank you for your help, which will keep buses running on time and create a safer environment for all students.

Beyond the Bell will dismiss students at the main entrance of the building.

Our students can participate in after-school programs through the Beyond the Bell program. Registration starts Aug. 26 on a staggered school schedule. Get more information on our school's website under the "Programs & Activities" menu.

Please enter through the side handicap main entrance door and ring the bell. A YMCA staff member will answer and check your student in.

Our schools have skilled counselors who can help with academic, career and social-emotional guidance. If your child needs support beyond what a counselor can offer, TPS also has exceptional mental health partners who provide services at schools. School counselors can assist with referrals to our partner agencies.

Find behavior health resources here.

Take a look at the back-to-school welcome guide for information about how our Health Services team can partner with you to keep your child healthy.

Click the button above to schedule if you are interested!

15-minute meetings in the window of 9:15-10:15. If you need longer than 15 meetings to share concerns or feedback I will schedule for a follow-up. (:

These will be held monthly.

Email: franklin@tacoma.k12.wa.us

253-571-1400

Report an absence in ParentVUE

FranklinAttendance@tacoma.k12.wa.us

School Phone: 253-571-1400

Franklin Elementary School

Address: 1402 S Lawrence St, Tacoma, WA 98405