

SSS WEEKLY UPDATE
February 26, 2023
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Calendar
Monday, February 27
Extension Day 2
Anansi Play
Legend of John Henry Play
Board Meeting 6pm
Tuesday, February 28
Extension Day 3
Aquaponics trip
Wednesday, March 1
- Extension Day 4
- 4-H Cooking
Thursday, March 2
Extension Day 5
Friday, March 3
Extension Day 6
KSU STEM
Yes Arts!
Do you have a middle schooler who would love to join us for our upcoming photography course?
Don't miss the fun - sign up here:
NEW March Session --> YAYasap Elementary (Yes Arts Youth - after school arts program)
Get ready for a paper party! During this 4 week session, elementary age children will be introduced to the history of paper and we will explore popular paper craft techniques including handmade paper which we will later bind into a book, paper mâché bowls, tissue paper luminaries, paper weaving, paper sloyd and collage!
- Wednesdays 2:45-5:00pm
- (EarlyCare is from 2:45-3:30pm - monitored free play, board games, and a snack - to allow all students to arrive from their respective schools. Arts instruction begins at 3:30.)
- Session Dates: March 1, 8, 15, 22
- All supplies and a healthy after school snack are included in the cost of the class. No prior experience necessary to enroll.
- Yes Arts Center at City Hall is located at 317 West 2nd Street in downtown Frankfort.
If your child is interested in participating in this session and would like to apply for a scholarship, contact Executive Director Elle Travis at 502-219-2770 or elle@yesarts.org.
Enroll here:
SSS Playground Concept
As many of you know, Frankfort Independent Schools is working with Inside Out Design to create a shared concept plan for the Second Street School Playground Area.
Thanks to all of you for sharing your thoughts about how to make the SSS playground area an even better place to play, learn, rest, garden, and experience the natural world. Students, teachers, staff, and community members all contributed ideas to this concept plan that will guide further planning, work, and fundraising to make our shared vision a reality.
Watch a video about the design here, look at the drawings, and share your thoughts through this survey. You can also find links to all of this on the farmers market website. Reach out to Connie with questions at connie.lemley@frankfort.kyschools.us
Technology Fees
You can start sending in your tech fees!
- Make checks out to Frankfort Independent
- K-5th Grade $15
- 6th-8th Grade $25
MySchooBucks
Easily pay school fees online! Create your free MySchoolBucks account to conveniently and securely pay for your student’s school fees online or with the mobile app.
With MySchoolBucks you’ll be able to quickly browse school items in our School Store, be notified when fees are due, and make payments from anywhere!
Get Started Today:
- Go to myschoolbucks.com or download the mobile app
- Create your free account and add your students using their school name / student ID
- Add school items or invoices to your cart
- Check out using your credit / debit card or electronic check
A program fee may apply.
We appreciate you using this online option as a way to help reduce the amount of physical cash and checks that our staff would need to handle for these school fees.
If you need assistance with your account, you can find helpful how-to videos and answers to commonly asked questions by visiting myschoolbucks.com. Or, you can contact MySchoolBucks directly by logging into your account to start a chat conversation or give them a call at (855) 832-5226.
Thank you!
Volunteer Training
Helpful Links
SSS SBDM
FISD Board
PTSA
PTSA NEWSLETTER UPDATES:
JOIN US!
Our membership for 2022-2023 has begun!! We welcome all family members, staff, middle school students, and community members to join us. We are a non-profit with the mission to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. Your membership not only supports our work but state and national efforts to improve education for all. Whether you want to show your support by signing up, stay in the know, or if you are ready to join in on a committee or the board, we welcome you! Fill out this Membership Form to join.
SUPPORT OUR WORK:
The work we do at SSS is possible is mainly funded through Kroger Community Rewards and Sponsorships. If you don’t already have your card linked to an organization please consider us by going to Kroger Community Rewards and search for Second Street School PTSA or use WG589. We are also a charity with Amazon Smile as Second Street School PTSA. If you or our business would like to become a sponsor please contact our VP of Ways and Means, Jennifer Walters, at jdrwalters78@gmail.com.
FOLLOW US:
Our main way of communication is through our Facebook Page @SSSPTSA. We have a Family Connection group to share resources and connect. This is for parents and guardians only, is moderated, and requires approval following questions. We hope you will join and help our family grow!
If you are not on Facebook, stay up today via our website and make sure you are receiving our emails. If you are not or need another method of communication please email sssfrankfort@gmail.com
National School Lunch Program
Reminders
The SSS Basics
School Time
7:45am-2:45pm
Doors will open at 7:15 am
Morning door will switch to the front office at 7:40 am
Dismissal will not begin until 2:45 pm
Lunch and Breakfast is FREE to all students.
Hot breakfast will be from 7:15-7:40 AM in the cafeteria.
Second Chance Breakfast will be grab and go from 7:40-8:00 AM in the downstairs main hall.
Afternoon Car Riders
No one will be allowed to park outside the building in the car rider line until 2:00 pm, due to emergency safety routes.
Transportation Changes
All transportation changes must be submitted to the office NO LATER THAN 2:00 PM. This allows us to have adequate time to inform the student and teacher of the changes. Transportation changes may be submitted by calling the school or emailing lisa.bowen@frankfort.kyschools.us or michelle.elam@frankfort.kyschools.us
Attendance (Policy: Students: Absences and Excuses: 09.123)
Students must be in class by 7:45 AM or they will be marked tardy
3 unexcused tardies in a semester = 1 absence
3 unexcused tardies in a semester = truant status
3 unexcused absences in a semester = truant status
Guardians are allotted 10 guardian/parent notes per year
Attendance notes can be emailed to lisa.bowen@frankfort.kyschools.us or michelle.elam@frankfort.kyschools.us Texts and phone calls are not acceptable notifications of an absence.
Stay Connected!
To stay up to date on all things Second Street! Connect with us on multiple platforms.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondStreetSSS/
Instagram: SecondStreetSSS
Twitter: @SecondStreetSSS
FISD App: Free Download for Apple and Android
Digital Newsletter: Visit our SSS websiteSecond Street School
Address: 506 W. 2nd Street Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 875-8658
Fax: (502) 875-8665
Website: https://www.frankfort.kyschools.us/SSS.aspx
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondStreetSSS
Twitter: @SecondStreetSSS
Instagram: @secondstreetsss