The Franklin Flyer Newsletter

For the safety of our students and community, please obey traffic laws! No U-turns on Copeland Ave. If you're walking your student inside, **do not park in the loading zone** in front of the school. Let's keep everyone safe! #SafetyFirst #FranklinSchool

Weaving science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics into daily instruction using hands on learning and exploration! Our vision: All students grow to become critical thinkers, problem solvers and confident global citizens who positively impact our world. Franklin Elementary STEAM Magnet-Home of Innovators, Scholars and Leaders!

Drop-off and Dismissal Updates:

Based on feedback and congestion from yesterday, we've made adjustments:

7:30 a.m.

• Gates 1, 2 & 3 will open for all to enter
• ALL 1st-5th grade students will meet on the field 7:30-7:50
• UTK & Kindergarten students will gather on their playground from 7:30-7:45. Please assist your child with lining up at their designated line in the play area. Please take this time to get your student settled and exit campus by 8:00 am.

7:45 a.m. (1st Bell):

• Teachers will pick up their classes from their designated lines.
• ALL gates will close immediately following the 7:45 bell.

7:50 a.m. (Tardy Bell):

• Students are considered “tardy” if they are not in class by 7:50 a.m.
• Please enter through the front doors are located on Copeland Ave.

Dismissal:

1. GATE 1 - 3-5 (Meade)

2. GATE 2 - 1 & 2 (Copeland)

3. Gate 3 - UTK & Kindergarten (Copeland)

4. PrimeTime & Character Builders (Auditorium doors on Monroe)

The School Site Council (SSC) provides parents with an opportunity to be involved in the academic program of the school. The SSC develops, monitors, and evaluates the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) to implement programs and services that support students. (Meets Monthly)

The Site Governance Team (SGT) is a shared decision making board, representing all stakeholders, and mandated at each school site by the San Diego Unified School Board. The purpose of SGT is to ensure that teachers, parents, and administration work together on important issues involving the students. These include issues related to changes in the instructional program (e.g.,homework and testing), site security/safety, dress code, discipline, and parent communication. The SGT also may make recommendations to the School Site Council (SSC) on budgetary matters related to ensuring academic achievement. (Meets Monthly)

English Learners Advisory Council(ELAC)

District English Learners Advisory Council(DELAC)

The ELAC is a site level committee that supports the DELAC, a district-level committee made up of parents, staff, and community members who advise district officials on English learner programs and services. Spanish translation services are available at all meetings, and public testimony can be submitted before the meeting begins (Meets via zoom 5 times per year)

• 2nd- LABOR DAY (No School)
  
• 10th- Flyer Rally (UTK-2nd)
  
• 18th- Family Wednesday
  
• Principal’s Chat
  
• PTA Association meeting
  
• 20th- S1P1 Grading Period Ends
  
• 23rd- S1P2 Grading Period Begins
  
• 24th- Flyer Rally (3rd-5th)
  
• 25th-PTA Reflections Art Night

We invite you to become a member and volunteer for the PTA this year. That’s two sign-ups – one to be a member and another to volunteer. If the $11 membership fee is a barrier, please complete our Scholarship Form, and a generous corporate sponsor will cover your dues. We need all students, parents, teachers, and interested community members to join our PTA so we can advocate with a unified voice on the most important issues facing our students and families!

Please sign up as a member and volunteer for the PTA this year. Note you have to sign up in two places to become a member and volunteer.

We are still looking for a financial reviewer for this year as well as leads for many of our upcoming events. We'd love to hear from you! Connect with us on Facebook or Instagram, or email us at FranklinSDPTA@gmail.com.

This year’s spirit shirt presale is live, and we are accepting orders until September 6! Don’t miss out on getting your shirt to show school pride. Please note that payment is due to submit your order by the deadline.

Why order presale?

You want your child to have more than one shirt to wear, plus you get 25% off and free shipping. You want to represent Franklin along with your kiddos, save 20%, get free shipping, AND get access to styles that most likely will not be in the Spirit Store once it opens. Get your gear before the Spirit Store opens!!

Please join us by signing up as a member and volunteer for the PTA this year. That’s two sign ups to be a member and volunteer. If you can’t afford the $11 to join through that link, fill out this Scholarship form, and a generous corporate sponsor will pay your membership dues. We need all students, parents, teachers and interested community members to join our PTA so we can advocate with a unified voice on the most important issues facing our students and families!

The PTA is still seeking help with our social media as well as event leads and volunteers for the events below so we can make them awesome and fun for our wonderful students.

Sign up to volunteer below and/or email us at email us at FranklinSDPTA@gmail.com if you can help with any of that, so we can spread the love that makes our school so awesome 💙💙💙💙💙"

“Thank you to everyone who filled out our volunteer form at Back To School Night!

In case you missed it, please fill out the form linked below to be notified of any upcoming volunteer opportunities with the Friends of Franklin Foundation.

Our first big fundraiser is the Jog-A-Thon on Friday, Oct. 25. We need volunteers for the planning committee, as well as volunteers for the day of the Jog-A-Thon.”

https://forms.gle/nkwXv5Kuf7h83aBx6

Franklin Elementary STEAM Magnet School

Elementary School Assistant: Letitia Buggs

School Clerk: Edy Aliangan

Attendance: Marisol Rojas

4481 Copeland Ave, S.D., CA 92116

Phone 619-344-3000| Fax 619-344-3040