Bees were buzzing at Franklin this week, in our Library of all places! Thank you to our PTO and our Habitat Garden parent volunteers for bringing this excellent presentation to students who have been working in the Habitat Garden this year.
Our 5th Grade Student Council Character Education Committee is always looking for ways to provide positive messaging within our school. Rafael and Charlie spoke on the loud speaker about Mental Health Awareness Month. They explained that positive affirmations, (we sometimes call them "power words" ) can help us all harness the courage and confidence to accomplish things that are hard (they used these techniques to gather their courage to speak on the loudspeaker to the whole school which is no easy task and proves these strategies work!). Thanks guys!
Our 5th grade band and chorus put on two great shows today. The daytime performance was for our students and staff. The nighttime was a for a packed house which brought out the best in our students! We so appreciate our parents' support for our art and music programs! There was an ORFF Ensemble, a song about Gnomes attacking, a Beatles hit and Wicked's "Popular". Parents lined up down the street for a good seat. What a night!! Thank you to our 5th graders for all of their hard work and the leadership of Mr. Geyer and Mr. Staluppi.
Bravo to Franklin's orchestra! Ms. Naylor conducted a great performance at school today. Our student audience were outstanding listeners too.
Thank you to our PTO for sponsoring our spring book fair! Students got a chance to stock up on the latest titles (at buy one get one free prices) and raise a little money for our PTO. Thank to everyone for participating!
Spring is here! Before the rain took over, 1-H got outside for some independent reading time. 1-C planted seeds for Mother's Day!
Congratulations to our Music Students of the Month! They stood out for their strong effort, a positive attitude and kindness toward others!! Keep it up!
5th Graders had a great time on our Buehler field trip today! The Mission to Mars was successful despite surprise meteors and dangerous humidity levels! The weather was also perfect for a lunch outside afterwards.
Congratulations to our Spotlight on Character students, Amelia, Jaxson, Abigail, Blake, Sienna, Harrison, Maverick, Eden, Emma and Christian. They stood out for actions like Citizenship, Caring, Responsibility, Fairness and Respect.
We so appreciate when parents visit to share about the holidays they celebrate. Easter and Passover were on the calendar for April!
The 4th grade band also put on an enthusiastic show for our Franklin students!
It's showtime! Our fourth grade Beginner Band kicks off our Spring concerts under the direction of Mr. Staluppi.
Our annual Crossing Guard Breakfast is a chance to celebrate and thank our crossing guards for their hard work and dedication. We found out that La-Tia is a poet. She shared this poem about her post at the corner of Elm and Sinclair! Thank you La-Tia!
On Elm
For a time, I stand in the sunlight
It’s light blinding upon my face
For a time, I’m filled with joyful grace
On Elm
Upon each face, I see daily
Playful banter in the morning light
Every autumn, winter, spring morning, and summer afternoon.
For a time, I stand in the sunlight, and everything in the world is alright.
On Elm Street, I watch the seasons change just as the people do. Every child, big and small, grows and evolves through. Every parent beaming proudly siblings and nannies too.
On Elm
Such a small part to play in these miracles of life
The Lord full of his love and grace is evident on this corner each and every day.
It is the only way I could express such gratitude in my smile and attitude.
On Elm
They offer me a way to stay childlike
No rain, no heat, no storm could change the way I feel.
It is an honor and blessing to serve.
On Elm ©inspiredlatia
I am grateful to God. Thankful for the families!
All words property ©inspiredlatia
Third graders visited Ellis Island as part of their immigration unit. The weather was perfect! Some students found the names of their relatives who passed through Ellis Island!
3R ended their poetry unit with a very cool poetry slam!
What a great week to kick off Recess Runners!
Student leaders from No Place For Hate (NPFH) at WHS visited Franklin to explain the program that starts in middle school. 5th Graders could then sign the NPFH pledge.
Congrats to Hazel for being Franklin's winner of the annual Earth Day Poster Contest!
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