Franklin Family Newsletter

Happy February! We have so many exciting things happening at Franklin this month.

Our PTO Bingo Night is coming up soon, and we can’t wait to see families come together for a fun evening. Plus, our Spectacular Book Fair and Special Person Lunch will be a wonderful way for students to share a special moment with people they love.

If your child is interested in performing in the Franklin Variety Show, be sure to check out the details in this week’s newsletter. The deadline to register is coming up, and we can’t wait to see all the talent our students have to share!

Classroom Valentine's Day party information will be coming to you from your child's homeroom teacher.

Mrs. Kelly

We love giving students the chance to enjoy the fresh air! Students will go outside for recess when the feels-like temperature is 15°F or above and it is not raining.

To play in the snow, student must come prepared with gloves, snow pants, snow boots, and a change of shoes. Thank you for helping ensure our students stay warm and ready for winter fun!

• Kindergarten Parent Information Night is February 18, 2025, 7:00pm, in the PAC at the High School.
• Kindergarten Registration opens on February 19, 2025.
• Find all of your Kindergarten information here! This will be updated throughout the registration process: Click Here for Kindergarten Information

To help volunteer for Bingo Night, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084AABAA2BA7FFC61-52318878-bingo

Join us for a circus-themed Book Fair during Special Person Lunches!

Bring a special guest, shop for amazing books, and support our classrooms by purchasing from teacher wish lists. The special person lunch flyer and RSVP will come home. There is also a picture of the flyer below.

Click here to get involved:

Volunteer here

Set up your student's E-Wallet here

Donate to classroom libraries here

Are you ready to show off your talent? Whether you're a comedian, singer, dancer, instrumentalist, or have a unique skill to share, we want to see your act! All performances are welcome as long as they are age-appropriate (aka G or PG-rated) and ready to shine on stage. We can’t wait to see the creativity and talent Franklin has to offer!

How to Participate:

1. Choose Your Act: Tell us what you’re performing by February 21! Register your act here.

2. Provide Your Own costumes, props, choreography, and anything else needed for your act.

3. Practice, Practice, Practice: Prepare your act ahead of group practices, and be ready to perform your best!

4. Come Ready to Shine: On the big night, show off all your hard work and wow the audience!

Important Dates:

• Practice 1: February 27 from 3:30pm-5pm at Franklin

• Practice 2: March 5 from 3:30pm-5pm at Franklin

• Practice 3: March 11 from 3:30pm-5pm at Franklin

• Dress Rehearsal: March 18 from 5pm-7pm at OJ Work Auditorium (mandatory)

• Show Night: March 19 at 6:00pm at OJ Work Auditorium

• In-school Performance: March 24th for students and staff only

Practices: Please come prepared to all sessions with your necessary props and choreography ready to rehearse!

Act Length: Each act will be limited to 2 minutes. You can use as much time as you need up to 2 minutes to perform your act.

Volunteers Needed: Parents are encouraged to attend practices and dress rehearsal, please sign up to volunteer here: Volunteer Sign Up

Donations Accepted: Donate here to help make these events possible!

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Our kindergarten students have been working hard on learning sight words and "red words"! Through fun and engaging activities, they are building their early reading skills and confidence with word recognition. Keep up the great work, kindergarten!

Our kindergarten students had a blast learning about Chinese New Year by creating their own colorful dragon puppets! This hands-on activity helped them explore the traditions of the holiday while sparking creativity and fun. Happy Lunar New Year!

As part of our Light and Shadow Project-Based Learning (PBL) unit, students applied their science knowledge to create giant coloring pages! These creative masterpieces will be used during indoor recess, combining art, science, and fun in a truly engaging way.

Students conducted an experiment to see how water changes rocks, helping them make important connections to how landscapes evolve over time. It was a hands-on way to bring science to life and explore the power of nature!

Students engaged in meaningful activities to kick off the new year! They participated in an online discussion board centered around an essential question tied to their reading, sparking thoughtful conversations and deeper learning.

To celebrate personal growth and goal-setting, students also created one-word resolution bracelets, each representing their focus for the year ahead. It was a creative and inspiring way to reflect and start 2025 on a positive note!

Our 4th graders had an exciting day watching the live broadcast of the Youth Media Awards, where prestigious honors like the Newbery and Caldecott Awards were announced. To make the day even more special, they got to enjoy the event in their cozy pajamas for PJ Day! It was a fun and memorable way to celebrate reading and outstanding children's literature!

Our 4th graders explored how rivers flow and shape the land around them. Through interactive activities and discussions, they learned about the movement of water and its impact on the environment.

Hello Franklin Families!

I hope you are all doing well as we get through these cold winter months! Next week is one of my favorite weeks of the school year: National School Counseling Week! I love using this week as a reminder that I am here for ALL of our students, staff, and families. Students will celebrate with a variety of activities in the coming days. This years’ theme is Helping Students THRIVE.

Girls on the Run…Is so much fun! We are gearing up for our Spring 2025 season! Girls on the Run inspires individuals of all abilities to recognize their unique strengths, while building a sense of connection in a team setting. Volunteer coaches facilitate lessons that blend physical activity with life skill development to enable team members to adapt to whatever comes their way. At the end of the season, the team completes a 5K together, which provides a tangible sense of accomplishment and sets a confident mindset into motion.

Here are some important upcoming dates:

• Spring season registration opens: Tuesday, February 4th!

• Spring season starts: Monday, March 3rd

• Spring Season Celebratory 5K: Saturday, May 17th

Financial assistance is available. Please see the flyer HERE for more information.

Have questions or need support? Please contact me and I’ll be happy to help.

Take care,

Meagan Neumann

mneumann@wadsworthschools.org

Office: 330.335.5904

We’re dedicated to enhancing the educational experience for every student at Franklin Elementary. From supporting STEM initiatives to organizing events, we work hand-in-hand with parents and staff to make a difference.

Want to get involved? Attend one of our monthly meetings (rotating morning and evening times), volunteer for an event, or share your ideas. You can find all our meeting minutes, budgets, and resources on our website: Franklin PTO Website.

Questions? Reach out to us anytime - pto.franklin.wadsworth@gmail.com or join our FB page.

Our next PTO meeting is February 7, 9:30 am. Hope to see you soon!

Book Fair and Special Person Lunches: February 24-27

Join us for a circus-themed Book Fair during Special Person Lunches! Invite a special person to lunch then shop for exciting books for all ages and support our staff by purchasing books from their wish lists for their classrooms. Volunteer to help here.

Backpack Connection:

• Download the Box Tops for Education app.
• Sign in or create an account. Add referral code BWXD7415 for an extra 25 Bonus Box Tops.
• Locate Franklin Elementary School using zip code 44281.
• Connect your Walmart account & scan your receipts from other stores – funds for our school will follow!

• 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.