Dear Franklin Families,
I hope that all of you made it through our weekend storm without too much distress. Our students will certainly be thrilled with our piles of snow at home and school, and I appreciate everyone remembering to send appropriate winter clothing for outdoor recess. This week, we are launching the second half of the school year with only 15 school days left until February Vacation. Progress Reports will be available in Aspen for all families on Thursday, February 10th. Students’ current performance levels in a variety of academic and social objectives are reported in reference to our grade-level benchmarks. In areas where students are meeting expectations for this time of year, they receive a “3.” “4” indicates performance significantly beyond grade-level benchmarks. “2” and “1” indicate varying degrees of required growth toward benchmarks. As you review the Progress Reports, please keep in mind that spring conferences are coming up in March and are a perfect opportunity to check in with your child’s teacher. It feels good to use the word “spring” in reference to a not-so-distant event!
Teachers will be communicating specific information about how each class will celebrate Valentine’s Day (which is also the 100th Day of School). If your child would like to participate in exchanging Valentines, they need to have one for every member of the class. Please do not send in food, in keeping with our districtwide practice of not sharing food at the elementary level.
Happy New Year with wishes for much health and happiness in the Year of the Tiger for all who are celebrating on Tuesday!
With Best Wishes,
Mark Chitty
Kindergarten Registration: Please see the attached information below about Kindergarten Registration for the 2022-23 School Year.
Weekly COVID Case Numbers: During the week of 1/24, Franklin School recorded 4 COVID cases. Information on districtwide COVID cases and vaccination rates can be found on the Newton Health and Human Services website here: NPS COVID Case Count and Vaccination Rates.
Save the Date! Dr. David Fleishman, Superintendent of Schools, and members of the Newton School Committee will be visiting Franklin at the Parent Coffee on Friday, February 11th, 8:30-9:15 a.m., as a part of their annual tour of Newton schools. They look forward to speaking with members of the Franklin community. Interpretation for this meeting can be available. Please complete this Google form at least three days before the meeting if you require interpretation: https://forms.gle/daA8qQjm61BJDocD7.
Parent Coffee/PTO Evening Meeting Dates: This year, we have a mixture of morning Parent Coffees and evening PTO Meetings through which we hope to engage all of you in conversation about life and learning in our school community. Please join us on the following dates. We will meet on Zoom for the January and February gatherings and revisit the format for the spring times. Superintendent of Schools Dr. David Fleishman and members of the Newton School Committee will join us at the February 11th Parent Coffee.
February 11th 8:30 a.m.
March 24th 7:30 p.m.
April 29th 8:30 a.m.
June 2nd 7:30 p.m.
Absences: If your child will be absent from school for any reason, please call the Student Absence Line at 617-559-9509 before 7:50. Also, please be sure that teachers have accurate information about dismissal routines for your child.
Early Release Dates: We will have dismissal at 12:10 p.m. on the following dates: February 3rd, March 24th, and May 12th.
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