Weekly Family Newsletter

Hello Franklin Families!

It has been an amazing start to the school year! The kids come running into the building with huge smiles and it stays that way until they leave. I love getting to know all of our new students!

If you were not able to attend new student orientation, kindergarten orientation, or you just want a refresher, please be sure to check out our Franklin Building Orientation Presentation by clicking https://bit.ly/3r1IAd0! This has critical information about our day.

On Monday, September 11, please have your child wear red, white, and blue. We will be honoring Patriot Day.

Please consider joining our Franklin Elementary PTO or joining a committee for a special event. Our PTO is the perfect place to get your voice heard and you do not have to volunteer for anything if you do not want to. We just want as many family voices at the table as possible. You are an important part of making Franklin such a great place to be. Our first meeting is on Tuesday, 9.19 at 7:00pm. There is more information below on our PTO.

We look forward to an amazing year with your students!

Mrs. Kelly

We have this amazing tradition where we clap in our Kindergarten students and clap out our 4th grade students. Here is the clap in video for our 2036 graduates!

It’s MUM time!!! So far we have sold 348 mums from 78 students!

Let's keep going! The kids are very excited to let me know how much they want to spray me with silly string.

Please help us reach our fundraising goal of 1,000 items sold to continue bolstering Franklin Elementary’s STEM program. This year we are working on our outdoor education. Each grade level will be planting, gardening, coding a farming robot, and so much more! We cannot make this happen without you!

Here is a generic community link for you:

https://app.fundraiseit.org/shop.php?code=1C1A84

If you have a student that attends Franklin, you can look them up here so they receive credit for your purchase: https://app.fundraiseit.org/refer.php

Prize Program

• School-Wide Prize: If Franklin Elementary reaches our 1,000 items sold everyone will get a chance to spray Mrs. Kelly with silly string!
• Classroom Prize: The top selling classroom wins a donut party with Mrs. Kelly!
• Individual Student Prize: Every student that sells 15 items wins a pizza party with Mrs. Kelly!

It's time for our 23/24 Franklin Shirts! With our STEM focus being on outdoor education this year, we thought these shirts represent Franklin best! Please submit your child's shirt size here by Friday, September 15. https://forms.gle/CQagKVdcQZKBo8p5A

If you would like to purchase a shirt for yourself or a hoodie, you can make that purchase here: https://franklin-elementary.itemorder.com/shop/sale/. We did not include the year on our shirts this year to make them more wearable for years to come!

• Did you know that our cafeteria at Franklin offers a hot breakfast along with other yummy items every morning? Breakfast includes an entree, fruit or juice, cheese stick or yogurt (with some entrees), and milk all for $1.70. If purchasing just a milk, it is charged as an Ala-Carte for $.50. This year those that are qualified for reduced meals, breakfast and lunch will be free.
• Please send any medications with the appropriate forms to the Health Clinic. If you have any questions, please contact the office to talk with our Health Aide, Kristen Mount.
• If you have not already done so, please turn in your $30.00 Instructional Fee or any other outstanding fees with a check made out to Wadsworth City Schools or pay online with PaySchools.

As we gear up for another year of learning and growth, we want to take a moment to introduce you to the Franklin Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) and share how you can become a part of our school community.

Ways to Engage:
There are numerous ways to get involved with Franklin PTO. Whether you're passionate about event planning, fundraising, or simply want to lend a helping hand, we have a committee that suits your interests. We invite you to consider becoming a Committee Chair or Co-Chair by signing up here. Detailed descriptions of each committee are attached for your reference.

Benefits:
Joining the PTO means having a voice in meetings, influencing decisions, and leading events. Fill out the membership application that can be found in your child's folder or on our website and pay dues.

Membership Dues:
Cash/check (made payable to Franklin PTO): $5 per family per school year
PayPal/Venmo: $6.50 per family per school year (covers processing fees)
Payment Details:
PayPal: pto.franklin.wadsworth@gmail.com
Venmo: @FranklinElementaryPTO

Ways to Connect with Us:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/392174678177838

Email: pto.franklin.wadsworth@gmail.com

Website: https://fr.wadsworthschools.org/volunteer

Your support matters. Let's work together!

Thanks,

Franklin PTO Board

pto.franklin.wadsworth@gmail.com

Please see the end of the newsletter for information on different committees you can join.

• Visitors will be invited to the building for special events.
• Visitors are not permitted to join students for lunch.
• If you are coming to the building to volunteer you must sign this form: Volunteer Release Form. There will be hard copies at the building if needed.

• Tier 1 Volunteer: No unsupervised interaction with students. No board approval or background check required.

• Tier 2 Volunteer: Unsupervised interaction with students. Board Approval and Background Check (BCI & and FBI) required. Please contact Ms. Keith for more information.

Mrs. Kelly, Principal

Ms. Keith, Secretary

Office Hours: 8:00 - 4:00

Franklin Office Line: 330-335-1470

Franklin Attendance Line: 330-335-1467

• Please be sure to call your child off by 9:30 am each day they are absent or late by using the 24 hour attendance line 330-335-1467, be sure to leave an absence reason.

• If there will be a change in transportation during the day, please let your teacher know with a note in the morning. If there is a last minute change during the day, please call the office by 3:00 pm at 330-335-1470.

September 2023 Newsletter

Welcome to Franklin!

My name is Meagan Neumann, Franklin’s school counselor for the 2023-2024 school year. This is my third (3rd) year at Franklin, and 10th year at Wadsworth City Schools. It’s been a pleasure seeing returning students, as well as getting to know our new students and families this year! I’m looking forward to making more connections, building friendships, and helping our students learn and grow! You can learn more about me HERE.

Parent/Guardian Needs Assessment: I would love to hear from you! Please provide feedback on this Parent Guardian Needs Assessment. I would love to hear your thoughts and ideas on how I can best support you and your student(s) this year and beyond!

New Student Celebration: We have many new faces at Franklin! I will be hosting a New Student Celebration with our new students in grades first (1st) through fourth (4th) grade. Students will have a chance to connect with other peers, while participating in a fun activity and enjoying a treat with me!

Minute Meetings: Minute Meetings are exactly how they sound: I take a minute (or two) to meet one-on-one with EVERY student at Franklin, to connect and get to know them a little better. This helps me determine if students need help with making friends, connecting with their teacher/staff, and answering any other questions that they may have. Minute Meetings will begin in September.

Weekender Bags by Feeding Medina County: Feeding Medina County provides weekly food bags to students/families who may need a little extra support with snacks, canned foods, and other food staples. This program is free of cost. A permission form to participate in this program went home in the red folders with students. If you need another permission form to complete, please let me know and I’ll send one home with your student. The program has already started for this school year. There is no limit as to how many students/families can participate, and I can add to our list at any time. Please feel free to reach out by phone or email with any questions.

Backpack Connection: This awesome program is provided by our wonderful PTO members! Backpack Connection has the same concept of Weekender Bags (see above), only these bags consist of easy snacks that are ready to eat. These bags also go home weekly with students.

Question: Can students get both Weekender Bags and Backpack Connection Bags?

Answer: YES! We can definitely provide both bags for students, if there is the need. All you have to do is contact me with your request.

Small Counseling Groups: I offer small group counseling throughout the school year. Topics vary from stress management/coping skills, friendships/social skills, changing families, to executive functioning/impulse control. Several students have asked me when I will begin groups. I plan on starting groups in October. If you have any questions about small group counseling, please contact me.

Guidance Lessons: We will begin next week! Be on the lookout for information on what we’re learning.

Girls on the Run...Is so much fun! I will be coaching Girls on the Run again in Spring 2024! This amazing program will be available for our third (3rd) and fourth (4th) grade girls. The season is typically 10 weeks long, with a celebratory 5k “race” at the end! Interested in learning more or becoming a coach for the season? Visit www.gotrnortheastohio.org.

I’m looking forward to a great school year with you and your children!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Neumann

Direct Line: 330.335.5904

mneumann@wadsworthschools.org

Families of Franklin Elementary - It’s time to raise money for the school by shopping and feeding our kids. Gone are the days of clipping BOX TOPS.

• Download the Box Tops for Education app.
• Login to your account or create a new account.
• Look up Fraklin Elementary School by entering in our zip code, 44281.
• Scan the receipt and voila … money for our school.

Below you can find a PDF of all our special events throughout the year. This calendar was also sent home in student grizzly folders and will be updated as changes happen.

September

• 9/13: Franklin Mumkin Fundraiser Online Store Closes

• 9/19: Franklin PTO Meeting 7:00 pm

• 9/21: Mr. Auerbach’s 4th Grade Class Wolf Creek Field Trip

• 9/22: No School for Students, Professional Development Day

• 9/25: Mumkin Pick-up 4:30pm-6:00pm

• 9/25-10/09: Franklin PTO Butter Braid Fundraiser

• 9/27: No School Conference Day 11:30am-7:00pm

• 9/29: Franklin Farmers Market 2:00 pm

October

• 10/2-10/6: Franklin Book Fair

• 10/2: Franklin PTO Water Balloon Incentive from the Membership Drive 2:30pm

• 10/5: Conferences 4:30pm-8:00pm

• 10/9-10/12: Pioneer Week

• 10/9: Franklin Pumpkin Decorating Contest

• 10/11: 4th Grade Campfire 6:00pm-7:00pm

• 10/12: 1st Grade Fine Arts Field Trip 9:30am-12:30pm, Franklin’s Annual Trunk-or-Treat and New PTO Fall Festival 6:00pm-8:00pm

• 10/13: No School

• 10/17: Franklin PTO Meeting 7:00 pm

• 10/18: Franklin McDonald’s Night 5:00pm-7:00pm

• 10/19: Franklin Picture Day

• 10/23-11/6: Franklin PTO Spirit Wear Sale

• 10/25: 2nd Grade Fine Arts Field Trip 9:30am-12:30pm

• 10/27: Character Dress-Up Day and Classroom Parties 2:00pm-3:00pm

We invite you to consider becoming a Committee Chair or Co-Chair by signing up here. Detailed descriptions of each committee are below.