Dad’s Family Reading Night

Remember to put Thursday, February 28^th from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on your family calendar.  On that evening, several dads will read their favorite children’s book to a group of families.  We will also feature Mr. Frank, a local author and teacher at Ben Franklin, who will read from his most recent book.  We will also have Mr. Frank’s book available for purchase. 

If you are a dad and would like to read that evening, please contact the Principal.  We are still looking for a few more readers.  Children may attend in their PJ’s and bring stuffed animals, pillows and/or blankets. I look forward to this evening, as it is one of my favorites. 

Knowledge Master Open

Four teams at Franklin competed with tens of thousands of students in the United States and several foreign lands in the Knowledge Master Open academic competition on January 23, 2008.  Students answered 100 challenging questions in the event, earning points for the speed and accuracy of their answers.  Franklin’s top scoring team, a group of seven 5^th graders, received 725 out of 1000 possible points, placing them 11^th overall, worldwide!  Congratulations to Gautham Velchuru, Conrad Von Scheliha, Aalok Ahluwalia, Bryan Wong, Skylar Conlin, Chanelle Fahsholtz, and Ellie Shaw on their achievement. 

Before/After School Reminder

Students are to go directly to their class line outside in the morning before school, not through the building.  Additionally, students must be picked up after school no later than 3:45 p.m.  There is no supervision after that time. 

Lost & Found

Our lost and found pile is getting higher and higher.  You may want to check your child’s closet to see if anything is missing. If so, it’s probably here!

Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten Registration is scheduled for March 6^th from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m.  Registration will be held in the half-day kindergarten classroom, room 114.  Bring your child’s birth certificate, immunization record, and utility bill or rental agreement to verify your address.  The all-day kindergarten lottery will be held on Friday, March 14th.  Students selected in the lottery will be notified to confirm their spot.  A deposit is required to register for ADK. 

Joining Students for Lunch

You are welcome to join students for lunch.  However, please remember to bring exact change ($3.00 for adults and $2.25 for children) or, be willing to have your change deposited into your student’s lunch account.  With so many parents making lunch deposits online, it is hard to make change.  Thanks! 

PE News

Jump Rope / Hoops for Heart was a real success!  Over 60 students participated in raising $1,800. for the American Heart Association.  Kudos goes to our amazing volunteers: Shelley Kloba, Michael Li, Sheilagh Conklin, Julie Peterson, Richard Colburn, Laurie Uhrich, Tommy Quiere, Carolyn Gudmundson, Valerie Horvath, Salley Norred, Tamara Hill, Elizabeth Lanning, Jan Sayers, Rhonda Odell and Tamar Barash.  Earned pledge prizes will arrive in about six weeks. 

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