The Franklin Flyer
June 2, 2023
Mark Your Calendars:
May 22 - June 5: Spiritwear Summer Sale
June 2: PTA - 5th Grade Dance
June 9: 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony/Clap Out & Last Day of School
Absences
Please remember to call in or email absences by 8:45 AM. You can call our student absence line (847) 318-4390 (ext 1) is available 24 hours a day or email Mrs. Linda Berleth at lberleth@d64.org.
If the absence is illness related, please also make sure to include Franklin's nurse, Mrs. Queta Karstens, at qkarstens@d64.org.
You can view the current Franklin COVID-19 cases on the Franklin COVID-19 Dashboard found here. The dashboard is updated at the end of the day, Monday through Friday.
Looking for some resources to support summer reading and writing this summer? The district has created a list to show you some of the options available to you. You can view the resource here. There are options for all grade levels.
Anyone Entering Franklin
All parents/guardians/visitors to Franklin must have a valid state ID or driver’s license. These will be entered into the Raptor identification system. This process only takes a short time to complete. Once you have clearance, a visitor pass will be printed and attached to a lanyard that you must wear throughout the building. The office will hold your ID until you return to the office and return the lanyard that was given to you. We request that you please be patient with staff as we proceed with this district-mandated safety procedure.
Student-Parent Handbook
Franklin Elementary School, along with all District 64 schools, operates following policies and practices that have been reviewed and implemented by the District 64 Board of Education. Please review the D64 Student-Parent Handbook before the start of the school year.
PTA Updates
If you have a student entering Kindergarten in the upcoming school year, there is a new
Facebook group called Franklin Falcons Class of 2036 that we welcome you to join!
This is a great way to stay up to date with all the new info that comes with entering
Kindergarten and also a great way to meet new families and Kindergarten friends!
The PTA would like to say thank you for all of your support and dedication this school year!
We had a great year filled with many wonderful events, fundraisers, activities, and
ceremonies, and all of this was made possible by the families at Franklin.
We would especially like to thank the numerous volunteers that gave up their time to
support our students at school events. It takes a lot of work to plan, prepare and run events
and this could not have been accomplished without volunteers like you working to make it
all happen. As a thank you to our volunteers, we would like to extend an invitation to an End
of Year Volunteer Appreciation celebration. If you have volunteered this year at a PTA-sponsored event, please join us on Thursday, June 8th, from 6 pm – 8 pm at Harp & Fiddle.
Please RSVP by Monday, June 5th by using the link below if you plan to attend.
Who: PTA Volunteers
What: End-of-Year Volunteer Appreciation
When: Thursday, June 8th, 6 pm – 8 pm
Where: Harp & Fiddle, 110 Main St., Park Ridge
Why: We appreciate YOU!
RSVP: Here by Monday, June 5th
As we wrap up another school year, we are already looking ahead to next year and starting
to plan another year of many wonderful events. We know all of this will only be possible
because of our amazing families at Franklin, and we can't say THANK YOU enough!!
We hope everyone has an amazing summer filled with many memories!!
Thank you!
Franklin PTA
Year-End Summer Sale Ends on June 5th!
Save 25% on all Franklin spirit wear during the Year-End Sale! Choose from hundreds of designs and garments, all delivered to your home in days.
New spirit items for the summer include beach towels and water bottles! Plus, spirit wear makes for great Father's Day gifts! Order by May 31st to ensure delivery by Father's Day.
Sale Details:
● Dates: May 22nd thru June 5th
● 25% off all merchandise
● Free shipping on orders over $60
● No discount code is needed
Franklin Store Link: https://1stplacespiritwear.com/partner/30637/
Calling all 5th graders!! The 5th grade dance is Friday, June 2nd in the Franklin Gym from
6-8pm. This is an annual tradition to honor the 5th graders with a dance dedicated just to
them. This is a drop off event. Dress is casual. Snacks and beverages will be provided. We
hope each 5th grader can join in the celebration!!
5k Run/Walk for Judi McCarthy
The Physical Education team at Franklin would like to start a yearly 5K run/walk
tradition in honor of a former Franklin Gym teacher, Mrs. MacCarthy, who
unfortunately lost her battle to cancer this year. Please consider signing up for this
wonderful cause!
Please visit https://franklinpta.membershiptoolkit.com/ to sign up for the event or
to volunteer.
Thank you!
