
The Lancer Link
Franklin Elementary School - November 2020
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, November 3: NO SCHOOL- Election Day
Tuesday, November 10: Picture Day
Wednesday, November 11: NO SCHOOL- Veteran's Day
Friday, November 13: 2nd Mid-Nine Weeks Ends
November 25-27: Thanksgiving Break
November 16-20: Online Book Fair
Daily Health Screening
There is a NEW QUESTION on the COVID-19 daily health screening parent survey. This question asks if your child has been tested and awaiting results. If your child has been tested for any reason (including for routine appointments), please keep them home from school until you get results back.
As always, if your child is experiencing ANY symptoms of COVID-19, please keep them home from school.
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Chills
- Repeated shaking with chills
- Muscle pain
- Headache
- Sore throat
- New loss of taste or smell
Kinsa Thermometer Program
Our school is partnering with Kinsa’s FLUency School Health Program again this year! For the past five years, FLUency has partnered with sponsors to provide parents free thermometers and a smartphone app to help detect and respond to spreading illnesses. This year, participation in FLUency matters more than ever to keep your school community healthy!
If you haven’t ordered yours yet, now’s your chance!
- Text FLUENCY to 900900! Open the link to download the free Kinsa app.
- Finish signing up with our school in the Kinsa app to get your free thermometer!
Massac Unit #1 COVID-19 Information
For school information related to COVID-19, please visit the district website.
The link below is an informational podcast for the students, parents, staff, and community members of Massac Unit School District #1 in Metropolis, IL. New podcasts will be posted on the district website after each board meeting.
- District Podcast (New Episode-11/2/20)
Mid-Term Grade Reports
The second mid-nine weeks grading period ends on November 13th. Work that is not completed at that time will reflect a zero in the grade book. We ask that the parents, grandparents, and/or guardians monitor their child's work to see that it gets finished. Thank you in advance for your help.
2019-2020 Yearbooks Available
Picture Day Information
Picture package information may be viewed on the web at mylifetouch.com using the picture day ID: EVTX693KG.
Virtual Book Fair
Menu
Big John's Receipts
Apples for The Students Program
Franklin has a collection box for receipts at Big John’s in Metropolis. Please save and deposit your receipts in the box. Our school receives points for each dollar spent. We have been able to purchase items such as computers and other school supplies through this program. Thanks for your help!Box Tops Program
Character Word of the Month - Generosity
GENEROSITY
*Sharing what you have
*The habit of giving without expecting something in return
*Being willing to give your money or time
Contact Us
Email: rwest@massac.org
Website: franklin.massac.org
Location: 1006 Mt Mission Rd, Metropolis, IL, USA
Phone: 618-524-2243