Weekly Family Newsletter

Hello Franklin Families!

Just a reminder, there is no school for students tomorrow due to a professional development day for staff. There is also no school next Wednesday, September 25, due to conferences.

Thank you for your support with our mum fundraiser. This fundraiser is run through Franklin to support daily needs of students and is separate from our PTO fundraisers, which are coming up. Both groups have an important part in supporting our students, families, and school. Mum pick-up is on Monday, September 23 starting at 4:30. However, if we are able to organize all of the mums before this time, I will send out a remind message and pick-up can start earlier.

We need volunteers for our mum pick-up between starting at noon until we are done organizing the mums (about an 1 1/2 hours) and some more volunteers from 3:30-6:00. There is no need to sign-up and you can just show up to help.

We also need some parent volunteers during Pioneer Week! We need parent help to pass out drinks and popcorn to students. Here is the schedule below and you are welcome to attend any time to help! There is no sign up, just show up!

Monday, September 23 Popcorn

• 9:25-9:45: Kindergarten

• 9:45-10:15: 1st Grade Sypherd

• 10:25: 10:55: 2nd Grade

• 11:05-11:45: 1st Grade (Pegrim and Marias)

• 11:45-12:15: 3rd Grade

• 1:05-1:40: 4th Grade

I am looking forward to a great week next week where students learn about life long ago and compare it to how we live today. Have a wonderful weekend!

Mrs. Kelly

Congratulations to Brooklyn Hoover as our September Board of Education Student of the Month!

This year we are recognizing students every week as students of the week during class, students during lunch, and entire classes during recess. We have so many great kids that we love highlighting!

• If you have not already done so, please turn in your $30.00 Instructional Fee or any other outstanding fees with a check made out to Wadsworth City Schools or pay online with PaySchools.
  

Students will be participating in Franklin's Annual Pioneer Week from 9/23-9/27. Students will be going on a horse and wagon ride, making popcorn in a kettle over a fire, completing different STEM Challenges, and learning about life long ago and how it compares to our lives now.

• PTO meeting: Join us Friday, Oct. 4 at 9:30 am for our next PTO meeting! We’ll cover Fall Fest, Book Fair, Read-a-thon, Santa Shop, and more.
• Many of our teachers will be a part of this meeting and you will get an inside look into important things that happen during the day!
• Virtual option available: Join here. Meeting ID: 225 553 060 34. Passcode: 7RuVd6.

• We host so many special events throughout the year, but we cannot do it with your help! Sign-up here if you can help: https://bit.ly/4edVFTy

• Want to skip the pickup line in October?
• Tickets are $2/entry, on sale from Sept. 23-27.
• Purchase as many as you'd like
• One winner will be announced on Sept. 30!
• Click here to purchase. More details are on the attached flyer below.

October 7-10th

• Students shop with their class.
• The fair will be open during Literacy Night on Oct. 8 from 6-7 pm!
• Set up your student’s E-Wallet here.
• We need volunteers—sign up here.

Tuesday, October 8 Book Shopping Day

• 9:15-9:35: Pegrim

• 9:35-9:55: Marias

• 9:55-10:15: Sypherd

• 10:15-10:35: Hulme

• 10:35-10:55: Laib

Wednesday, October 9 Book Shopping Day

• 9:15-9:35: Snitil

• 9:35-9:55: Likens

• 10:15-10:35: Linn

• 10:35-10:55: Simmons

Thursday, October 10 Book Shopping Day

• 9:15-9:35: Chada

• 9:35-9:55: Crowley

October 14-21st

• This is our main Franklin PTO fundraiser for the Fall.
• Details will be coming home soon!

September PTO Recap

• Backpack Connection: We need donations of food/snacks for this program throughout the school year. This program will start in a few weeks and the food will go home with the enrolled students weekly. To donate click here.
• Conference Meals: 9/25 and 10/3 The PTO is providing the meal for staff. We need some help to make this a success. Sign up here to donate for 9/25 or here to donate for 10/3.
• Bookfair and Read-a-thon: More information to come. Bookfair will be 10/7-10/10 and our Read-A-Thon will be 10/14-10/18

Ways to Engage:
There are numerous ways to get involved with Franklin PTO. Whether you're passionate about event planning, fundraising, or simply want to lend a helping hand, we have a committee that suits your interests. We invite you to consider becoming a Committee Chair or Co-Chair by signing up here. Detailed descriptions of each committee are attached for your reference.

Benefits:
Joining the PTO means having a voice in meetings, influencing decisions, and leading events. Fill out the membership application that can be found in your child's folder or on our website and pay dues.

Membership Dues:
Cash/check (made payable to Franklin PTO): $5 per family per school year
PayPal/Venmo: $6.50 per family per school year (covers processing fees)
Payment Details:
PayPal: pto.franklin.wadsworth@gmail.com
Venmo: @FranklinElementaryPTO

Ways to Connect with Us:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/392174678177838

Email: pto.franklin.wadsworth@gmail.com

Website: https://fr.wadsworthschools.org/volunteer

Your support matters. Let's work together!

Thanks,

Franklin PTO Board

pto.franklin.wadsworth@gmail.com

Families of Franklin Elementary - It’s time to raise money for the school by shopping and feeding our kids. Gone are the days of clipping BOX TOPS.

• Download the Box Tops for Education app.
• Login to your account or create a new account.
• Look up Fraklin Elementary School by entering in our zip code, 44281.
• Scan the receipt and voila … money for our school.

September 2024

• 9/20: No School for Students PD Day

• 9/23-9/27: Pioneer Week

• 9/23: Pioneer Week Juice/Popcorn

• 9/24: Pioneer Week Horse and Wagon Ride

• 9/25: Conferences, No School for Students

• 9/26: Pioneer Week Old Fashioned Games and 4th Grade Evening Campfire

• 9/27: Pioneer Week Build a Covered Wagon or Log Cabin

• 9/25: No School for Students Conferences 11:30am-7:00pm

• 9/26: 4th Grade Campfire 6:00pm-7:00pm

• 9/23: Mum Pick-Up 4:30pm-6:00pm

• Visitors will be invited to the building for special events.
• Visitors are not permitted to join students for lunch.
• If you are coming to the building to volunteer you must sign this form: Volunteer Release Form. There will be hard copies at the building if needed.

• Tier 1 Volunteer: No unsupervised interaction with students. No board approval or background check required.

• Tier 2 Volunteer: Unsupervised interaction with students. Board Approval and Background Check (BCI & and FBI) required. Please contact Ms. Keith for more information.

Mrs. Kelly, Principal

Ms. Keith, Secretary

Office Hours: 8:00 - 4:00

Franklin Office Line: 330-335-1470

Franklin Attendance Line: 330-335-1467

• Please be sure to call your child off by 9:30 am each day they are absent or late by using the 24 hour attendance line 330-335-1467, be sure to leave an absence reason.

• If there will be a change in transportation during the day, please let your teacher know with a note in the morning. If there is a last minute change during the day, please call the office by 3:00 pm at 330-335-1470.