
The Lancer Link
Franklin Elementary School - May 2022
School Announcements
Events
May 2 - City National Bank, Financial Literacy Presentations in Classrooms
May 4 - 6th Grade Mu Alpha Theta Math Competition at MCHS, 3:30 p.m.
May 10 - 6th Grade Scholar Bowl Competition at MJHS, 5:30 p.m.
May 16 - Spring Music Concert, 1:30 p.m.
May 18 - 5th/6th Grade Track Meet at MCHS, an all-day event
May 24 - Kindergarten Graduation, 10:00 a.m.
May 24 - Academic Awards in Franklin Gym, 1:00 p.m.
May 25 - Last Day Blast at Franklin
May 26 - Last Day for Students (1/2 Day Schedule)
May 27: Yearbook Order Deadline
THANK YOU
School Lunch Hero Day
Student Awards Day
Student Awards Day will be on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in the Franklin School Gymnasium. This afternoon has been set aside to honor those students who have worked very hard during the year. Student accomplishments in academic and extra-curricular activities will be recognized.
Only those students who are to be recognized will being sent notices; however, all families are invited to attend this event. This is indeed a special day and your attendance will make it much more meaningful.
Franklin’s PTO will graciously provide cookies and punch at the conclusion of the program. We look forward to celebrating the academic achievements of our students from this school year.
Presentation of Awards
Kindergarten
Outstanding Math – Students who master all math concepts with 100% proficiency
Outstanding Reading – Students who master all reading concepts with 100% proficiency
Outstanding Phonics– Students who master all phonics skills with 100% proficiency
Academic Excellence - Outstanding Math, Reading, and Phonics
All Grades
Academic Excellence - 4.0 GPA every quarter of the academic year
Honor Student - 3.5 GPA or higher every quarter of the academic year
Top 3 AR Students - Based on Accelerated Reader points during the academic year
AR Goal Met All Year – Accelerated Reader goals met (points and comprehension) all four quarters of the academic year
Art Award – Two students from each grade
Music Award – Two students from each grade
Computer Award – Two students from each grade
PE Award – Two students from each grade
Growth in Math - Academic growth goal met for the school year.
Growth in Reading - Academic growth goal met for the school year.
4th Grade
Excellence in State Testing - Students who received a 5 on any of their IAR state tests during the previous academic year
Spelling Bee - Participation award
5th – 6th Grades
Band – Participation award
Basketball – Extracurricular activity participation award
Cheerleading - Extracurricular activity participation award
Choir - Participation award
Excellence in State Testing - Students who received a 5 on any of their IAR state tests during the previous academic year
Mu Alpha Theta Math Competition - Participation Award (6th Grade)
Spelling Bee - Participation award
Scholar Bowl - Participation Award (6th Grade)
We are proud of ALL of our students and applaud them for their hard work throughout the year! Thank you parents for your continued support!
Kindergarten Graduation
If you would like to like to help with refreshments, please contact Stephanie Woodward at swoodward@massac.org. Thank you!
School health requirements for the 2022-2023 school year are as follows:
Kindergarten
An official copy of a birth certificate, updated immunization record per IDPH guidelines, updated IL physical exam, lead screen, vision exam, and dental exam.
2nd Grade
Updated dental exam.
6th Grade
Updated IL physical exam, updated dental exam, updated immunizations to include T-Dap and Meningococcal shots.
Physicals must be dated within one year from the start date of the new school year. Immunizations must be current. Dental and vision exams must be complete and dated within 18 months from the May 15, 2023 deadline. The deadline for physicals and immunizations is October 15, 2022.
If you have any questions or concerns feel free to email or call.
Jenna Britton, R.N
Ph. 618-524-2243 ext. 120
Fax: 618-524-2725
Yearbook Orders
School Contact Information
Email: rwest@massac.org
Website: franklin.massac.org
Location: 1006 Mount Mission Road, Metropolis, IL, USA
Phone: 618-524-2243