Weekly Family Newsletter

Hello Franklin Families!

We're in for an exciting season with many wonderful events and learning opportunities coming up at Franklin Elementary!

A reminder that Picture Retake Day is just around the corner on November 12. If your child missed the initial picture day or you’d like to capture a new photo, this is the perfect opportunity.

As we look ahead, we’re thrilled for our annual Thanksgiving Feast on November 22nd, where our students will enjoy a shared meal and create cherished memories together.

Additionally, the Holiday Fun Fest on December 5th will be filled with festive fun, including a visit from Santa, crafts, and cocoa. Don’t forget to mark your calendar! There is a sign-up for pictures with Santa, so please be sure to sign-up. This will help with families not having to wait in line.

Check out the new "Learning at Franklin" section in our newsletter! Here, we'll be spotlighting student learning opportunities that showcase our commitment to not only creating meaningful memories, but also helping students build strong foundational skills for a bright future.

There are also videos at the bottom of the newsletter from our trunk-or-treat and character dress up day parade. Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm!

Mrs. Kelly

These students worked hard all month long to be Franklin Leaders! Congratulations to

Our character trait of the month is responsibility. These students were leaders in representing our October character trait!

We are looking forward to welcoming our veterans and their families! Doors will be open at 9:15 and the program will begin promptly at 9:30.

Have you heard of Be Kind Wadsworth!?

Be Kind Wadsworth is a partnership and initiative between the schools and the community to create a kinder Wadsworth together! Check out the gear below to rep our mission, help spread the word, and support the cause! A portion of every purchase will go towards Be Kind Wadsworth and be used to promote, practice, and promise more kindness!

https://bekind-wadsworth.itemorder.com/shop/home/

We also have a spirit week coming up from November 18th-22nd. Please see the flyer below.

It's our 3rd annual Thanksgiving Feast! All of our Franklin students sit down, eat together, and create amazing memories together. In order to accomplish this, we will need some help! We will need food donations and some volunteers. Each class will need a donation of some type of dessert, rolls, butter, stuffing, vegetable side, drinks, and paper products. Please find your class below to sign up. If you are volunteering, I will need you at Franklin at 1:30pm on Friday, November 22nd. If all volunteer slots are full and you still want to come in, please email me and I will add you to the list.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4EACAA2CABFF2-53074862-2024

Our turkey is coming from Walmart and our mashed potatoes are being donated generously by Eclectic Edibles Catering. Some of the items will be homemade. If you do not want your child to participate, please let me know. Students with allergies will receive their very own special plate of treats!

Holiday Shop: December 2-6

Give your kids the chance to experience the joy of giving! Students can independently shop for gifts for their family members. It’s a safe, fun, and budget-friendly way for kids to pick out thoughtful presents for loved ones—just in time for the holidays! Sign up here to help.

Holiday Fun Fest: December 5, 6-7:30pm

Join us for Franklin’s annual Holiday Fun Fest! Enjoy an evening of festive cheer with Santa and Mrs. Claus, crafts, games, glitter tattoos, cocoa, and cookies. Kids will love story time with our magical elves, and the Gourmet Grooves food truck will be on-site (food purchases are up to each family). This free event needs volunteers— Sign up here if you can help. To avoid long waits for Santa photos, reserve a time slot here.

4th grade students, with Mrs. Simmons and Mr. Marini, built haunted houses and put them in a neighborhood. Then they coded robots to visit all the houses! You can feel their excitement!

2nd grade learning all about voting in Ms. Laib's class!

1st Grade student in Mrs. Sypherd's class completed a puking pumpkin experiment!

Backpack Connection:

This is a weekly program where we send extra food home with 14 students. With the longer holiday weekend this month, we are looking to send more food and some specific items. If you can help donate, sign up here.

Veterans Day Program: November 14, 9:30am

Join us for our Veterans Day Program, where students will honor our Franklin family veterans, followed by a cookie reception. All family members are welcome to attend this special event! We need some help, sign up here.

Holiday Shop: December 2-6

Give your kids the chance to experience the joy of giving! Students can independently shop for gifts for their family members. It’s a safe, fun, and budget-friendly way for kids to pick out thoughtful presents for loved ones—just in time for the holidays! Sign up here to help.

Holiday Fun Fest: December 5, 6-7:30pm

for Franklin’s annual Holiday Fun Fest! Enjoy an evening of festive cheer with Santa and Mrs. Claus, crafts, games, glitter tattoos, cocoa, and cookies. Kids will love story time with our magical elves, and the Gourmet Grooves food truck will be on-site (food purchases are up to each family). This free event needs volunteers— Sign up here if you can help. To avoid long waits for Santa photos, reserve a time slot here.

Franklin Fall Fest 2024

Franklin Character Dress Up Day Video

November 2024

• 11/8: No School for Students PD Day

• 11/12: Picture Retake Day and Candid Picture Day

• 11/13: 3rd Grade Fine Arts School Performance 9:30am

• 11/14: Veteran’s Day Assembly 9:45am

• 11/18: Board of Education Meeting 7:00pm

• 11/20: 1st Trimester Ends

• 11/22: Franklin Family Feast

• 11/28-11/29: No School Thanksgiving Break

• 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.