Lightning news

November 2022

Dear Parents/Guardians,

This has been a beautiful fall season. I hope you have had an opportunity to enjoy it. As we approach the winter months please remember to send your child dressed for the cold and snow. If you drop off and pick up your child at door 3 remember to get in the line along the curb and do not block a driveway. Homeowners need to be able to get in and out of their driveway at all times. We ask for your patience as the line gets longer and the access to the sidewalk is more limited, which slows down the process.

We hope to see many families at the Family Math Night in November. We will be serving a spaghetti dinner at no cost to families to start the evening. Enjoy the many fun math activities. Everyone is welcome to attend even if you have not registered in advance.

Mrs. Ray

Students should enter and exit the car on the passenger side of the car for safety reasons. Also parents should not block the driveways of the residences on Wingfield Ave. And lastly, make sure that all cars have their students' pink paper with their names visible so staff can see them.

If you need to change the way your student goes 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.

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
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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

Pasta dinner is from 5:30-6:00

The event is from 6:00-7:30

Permission slips were sent home with the deadline to turn them in as Oct. 28th. We extended the deadline and will continue to take them until Nov 4th.

• No School ~ Tuesday, Nov 8th
• PTO Meeting ~ Thursday, Nov 10th 5:30pm-6:30pm
• Math Night ~ Thursday, Nov 17th 5:30pm-7:30pm
• No School ~ Wednesday, Nov 23rd - Friday, Nov 25th
• Picture Retake Day ~ Monday, Nov 28th

Kindergarten

Sewak S

Remi B

Keira Z

1st Grade

Brynna E

Oliver W

Lucy D

2nd Grade

Audrey L

Raelyn D

3rd Grade

Wakangari O

Raelee G

4th Grade

Ernest M

Jenny M

Tucker B

5th Grade

Annie W

Lilly G

Stars Classroom

Jordan Z

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)

his was a big week for volunteers at Franklin! We had many of you come in for the parade, our reading helpers stopped by, and teachers continued to receive support with their classroom projects. Thank you for supporting us in so many ways and making a positive impact on our school!

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities:

- K-Skillbuilders. View a training, then work one-on-one with students to build their math and literacy skills. School day hours. Sign up here to indicate your availability and receive more details.

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!

Coughs and colds are very prevalent right now. Please practice covering your cough and washing hands frequently with your student! If they can't cover their cough well, a mask is encouraged. Continue to follow the guidelines for return to school. PLEASE REMEMBER TO CALL THE ATTENDANCE LINE EVERY DAY YOUR STUDENT IS ILL. Even if the health office has told you your student should stay home the next day, you still need to call. The attendance line number is 763-506-2606.

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.

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

THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO GET YOUR FLU SHOTS!