Franklin 411
Issue #18 - January 12, 2025
Dear Franklin Families,
We had a wonderful assembly last Wednesday called "The Art of Chinese Dancing" in celebration of the Lunar New Year that is coming up this month. We learned that there are 55 minority groups in China and dance styles can vary greatly from region to region. We got to see a ribbon dance, a fan dance, a sword dance and a horse dance. Some of our students even got to participate and try a ribbon dance! A huge thank you to the PTO for bringing this entertaining and informative assembly to Franklin.
On Thursday, our 4th grade students in band and orchestra will be performing their winter concert at 1:30 PM in the gym. Parents of the students who are in the performing groups as well as 3rd grade students are invited to attend the concert. We use the 4th grade concert as an opportunity for 3rd grade students to begin thinking about whether they would like to play an instrument.
Have a marvelous week!
With Warmest Regards,
Mrs. Loor
Our 2nd Multicultural Night will be held on Thursday, January 23rd from 5:00-6:30 PM. We had a great turnout last year, both for those who signed up to showcase a country or culture as well as participants.
To sign up, please click HERE. Families are welcome to join together to celebrate a country or culture with a food dish, game and/or items that represent your country/culture.
This a friendly reminder that students should be wearing sneakers not only on days they have P.E., but also for recess if they want to play basketball, soccer, football or in the gaga pit. Sturdy shoes are a must for outdoor activities for safety reasons. Slip-ons, Crocs or shoes without a back are not appropriate for sports play at recess.
Thank you for your help!
BABY IT’S COLD OUTSIDE!
Winter weather and freezing temperatures have arrived! It is important that students dress appropriately for the cold temperatures by wearing long pants, jackets, hats and gloves to school to ensure their health and safety while outside at morning line-up and recess. In addition to appropriate outerwear, dressing in moisture wicking layers is also recommended.
Risks associated with underdressing in the cold are frostbite and hypothermia. Frostbite and hypothermia occurs more quickly in children as their smaller bodies lose heat more rapidly than adults. Younger children are also less likely to actually realize they are getting cold as they are not as in tune with their bodies and the symptoms of frostbite and hypothermia as adults.
Signs and symptoms of frostbite include skin that first appears red and then turns a waxy grayish-yellow, numbness, tingling and burning. Shivering, clumsiness, and slurred speech are signs and symptoms of hypothermia. Follow up with your child’s pediatrician should your child develop any of the above symptoms.
Fly high Falcons, but before you do, remember to put on your coat, hat, gloves and appropriate footwear!
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.
