Lightning news

October, 2022

Dear Parents,

The school year is off to a good start. As the weather changes it is important for your child to dress for the cold during recess. Once there is snow on the ground your child will need a hat, coat, mittens, snow pants, and boots to play in the snow during recess. Please mark with your child's name on all outerwear as many children have the same clothing. Students will go out for recess every day if the temperature is zero or above or 10 degrees below windchill. If you need assistance providing winter gear for your child call the school social worker at 763-506-2631, and she will be happy to help you.

As winter arrives there may be additional cars dropping off/picking up students. Please follow all guidelines including getting in the vehicle line, exiting children on the sidewalk side of the car, placing the name sign in the window, and not blocking driveways. Staff will work as fast as possible to match students with vehicles. This is a slower process in the cold months due to vehicle volume and snow along the sidewalks and walkways.

The City of Anoka Children's Parade is on October 28th. Franklin Grades 1-5 will walk in the parade. The parade starts at 1:15 pm. Your child's teacher will share information about the day soon.

Mrs. Ray

ACBC-Food Shelf and Clothing

(Anoka County Brotherhood Council)

The ACBC Food Shelf serves residents of Anoka, Andover, Champlin, Coon Rapids, Nowthen and Ramsey. Eligible residents may visit both the food shelf and clothing closet once every calendar month or as needed.

Website- https://www.acbcfoodshelf.com/

Address – 2615 9th Ave N. Anoka, MN 55303

Phone Number – 763-422-0046

Email – support@acbcfoodshelf.org

Food Shelf and Clothing Hours-

- Monday- 10:00am – 3:00pm

- Tuesday – 12:00pm – 5:00pm

- Wednesday – 10:00am – 3:00pm

- Thursday – 2:00pm – 7:00pm

ACBC is open and ready to help! We are now having families shop inside in order to select the items they need and want. Appointments can be made through our website by going to this link https://acbcfoodshelf.timetap.com/#/ . Appointments are available for same day and up to 48 hours in advance. We have spaced appointments to allow optimum capacity in the safest way

possible. When you come to the food shelf:

• Please arrive only at your requested appointment time
• Please wear a mask while inside our facility
• You will be offered to shop in our Clothing Closet at the end of your food shopping

Resource for Holiday help:

Christmas Committee Food and Toys for Joy Holiday Distribution

Applications now open: www.christmascommittee.com

Online application Deadline to apply November 22 nd

Food and Toys will be distributed December 15-16 at the Anoka Armory

If you need to change the way your student gets home, please call the office at 763-506-2600 before 3:30pm. For the safety of all our students, we are unable to accommodate changes once dismissal starts.

Day to day subbing (on-call) for the following categories:

• Substitute Teacher
• Substitute Secretary
• Substitute Special Ed Para
• Substitute Health Para (Nurses may work as Sub Health Paras)

Kindergarten

Patience Z.

Georgio C.

Lukman M.

1st Grade

Ralph M.

Liz M.

Lillyanna C.

2nd Grade

Valentino M.

Cayden L.

3rd Grade

Georgia V.

Adalynn A.

4th Grade

Daisy V.

Vanisa A.

Aminjina R.

5th Grade

Jacob K.

Noella J.

Thank you to everyone who has been helping teachers with their projects this month! Fourth grade has been getting help with their copies, and some of you took projects home to complete for 1st grade. Your help is very much appreciated!

We've also got volunteers committed to coming each week to help students with their reading skills. It is great to see.

Coming Soon!

- The Big Parade of Little People on Friday, October 28. Sign up here to walk with our costumed students.

- Fall Picture Day on Tuesday, November 1st. Help students look their best and keep the photographer on schedule. Sign up here

Remember:

Before volunteering, you must fill out the Volunteer Application for Franklin Elementary. This needs to be done each year. We look forward to seeing you!

"Nobody can do everything, but everybody can do something."

Lisa Sanders

Volunteer Services Coordinator

lisa.sanders@ahschools.us

Franklin is excited to welcome Mathnasium to our Math Night for 2022. Our event will have games and activities to support your child’s learning in math along with ways you can support them at home when doing math. Join us for prizes and fun with Math!

Dinner is from 5:30-6:00

The event runs from 6-7:30pm

Invites will be handed out at Fall Conferences, please make sure you RSVP by Friday October 28th.

• Conferences ~ Thurs.Oct 13th & Tues. Oct 18th
• No School, MEA ~ Thurs. Oct 20th & Fri. Oct 21st
• Children's Parade ~ Fri. Oct 28th
• Picture Day ~ Tues. Nov 1st
• No School ~ Tues. Nov 8th
• PTO Meeting ~ Thurs. Nov 10th, 6:30pm-8:00pm
• Math Night ~ Thurs. Nov 17th
• No School ~ Wed. Nov 23rd - Fri. Nov 25th
• Picture Retake Day ~ Mon. Nov 28th

November 8 (non-school day) Classes:

If your student is ill, please keep them home from school and call the attendance line at 763-506-2606. The attendance line is open 24 hours a day. You are welcome to call the health office during school hours at 763-506-2604 regarding your student’s health concerns.

Your child MUST stay home for at least 24 hours after symptom resolution if they have one symptom from this list:

• Fever of 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit or higher
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• New Rash

Student may return to school when they have been symptom free for 24 hours, and feel well enough to participate in normal, daily activities.

Regarding Covid-19, testing is not required to return to school. Follow above guidelines for return. If Covid-19 test is positive, we recommend you keep your child home for 5 days, and then wear a face covering for an additional 5 days. This is recommended, not required.

No quarantine or testing is required for exposure.

Refer to “Is My Child Well Enough to Go to School” handout for more information.

Stay home when you are sick, and wash your hands often, especially before and after eating! Thank you for doing your part to keep students and staff healthy!