Monday, May 14, 2012: Rita’s Italian Ice Night
5pm-7pm; 1901 Park Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
Join the Franklin School for a Fundraiser at Rita’s! Your teacher’s will be there serving you favorite Rita’s treats! Fun games and prizes too!
Wednesday,May 16, 2012 – Friday,May 18, 2012: Spring Flower Sale
The children will have the opportunity to purchase plants during school on Thursday and Friday. Don’t forget to pick up your pre-orders too!
We REALLY need help with this event. If you are able to volunteer some of your time, please see Mrs. Smith in the office. We especially need assistance unpacking and sorting the plants Wednesday morning right after drop off.
Monday, May 21: Spring Concert
Tuesday, May 22: 3rd grade class trip
Wednesday, May 23: Jump Rope for Heart
Extended Memorial Day School Closings:
Thursday, May 24 through Tuesday, May 29
Update for weeks: 5/13/2012 thru 5/29/2012
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Updates for the week of: 5/6/2011 thru 5/12/2011
May 7, 2012 – May 11, 2012: NJ ASK Testing for Grades 3 & 4
Tuesday, May 8 21012: PTO General Meeting; 7:00pm in the library
Tuesday, May 8 21012: National Teacher Appreciation Day
Monday, May 14, 2012: Rita’s Italian Ice Night; 5pm-7pm
1901 Park Avenue South Plainfield, NJ 07080
May 16, 2012 – May 18, 2012: Spring Flower Sale
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***ATTENTION*** 4TH Grade Parents — Grant School PTO Elections 5/7/2012
The Grant School PTO will be holding elections for the 2012-2013 Board on May 7. A letter was approved for distribution to the 5th grade parents last week but due to the change in Superintendent it has not yet been approved/sent to the 4th grade parents at the elementary schools. Please include this link on your web site, it directs parents to the Letter of Intent on the Grant PTO site. Our election is set for May 7.
Link: http://spgrantschoolpto.webs.com/PTOLetterto4th5threv.pdf
Thank you so much!
Barbara Rhoads
Grant PTO President
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Updates: 4/16/2012 thru 4/27/2012
THANK YOU to everyone who helped with our dance. It was so much fun watching the kids (and adults) dressed up in their 80’s fashions.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012: Half day for Students Wednesday, April 18, 2012: Scholastic Book Fair Preview Night; 6:00-8:00pm Come out and browse the new selection of books and merchandise available for purchase at our Spring book fair. Thursday April 19, 2012: Scholastic Book Fair for students 8:30am-11:30am and 1:00pm-3:00pm Friday, April 20, 2012: Scholastic Book Fair for students 8:30am-11:45amWe need help staffing our Book Fair this week. If you can volunteer some of your time, please click on the link below to sign up on Volunteer Spot. http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/932345634749450032 Please contact Nicole Plate with any questions: nicole.plate@comcast.net or 908-295-6865 Wednesday April 25, 2012: Grandparents Day for Kindergarten students Our kindergarten students will honor their grandparents with a special breakfast at Franklin School. Please note, this event is open to grandparents only. Parents are asked NOT to attend due to space limitations. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thursday and Friday, April 26th – April 27th: Parent/Teacher conferences. ½ days for students
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Schoolastic Book Fair 4/18-20/2012
The Book Fair will be running from Wednesday 4/18 thru Friday 4/20. Preview night is Wednesday 4/18 from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Students will be given time to shop throughout the day on Thursday and Friday as well.
If you are available to volunteer your time to assist please use the link below. Thanks for all your support!!
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Updates: 3/26/12 thru 4/13/12
A big THANK YOU to everyone who helped make our auction a success. It was a great night and we couldn’t have done it without your support.
Wednesday, March 28 2012: Character Building Assembly Friday, March 30, 2012: Spring Pictures Our spring pictures will offer a sibling option this year. If you would like your children who attend Franklin school to be photographed together, please complete the form attached to the picture flier and return it to school by March 28, 2012. Monday, April 2, 2012-Monday, April 9, 2012: Spring Break
Tuesday, April 10, 2012: 2012-2013 PTO Executive Board Letters of Intent are due
If you are interested in becoming more involved with your child’s school, consider running for a position with the Franklin School PTO Executive Board. You may submit your interest in applying for a PTO board position by emailing your intent to: pto.franklinschool@gmail.com, or you may drop off your letter in the PTO mailbox, located in the Franklin school main office. All Letters of Intent must be received by 4/10/2012, 3:00pm in the office or via the PTO email address. Any questions, contact Tara Rocco trocco7875@yahoo.com.
Friday, April 13, 2012: School Dance – 80′s Theme, 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Come join the fun and dress in your best 80’s gear!! Tickets are $4.00 per person and a donation of a nut free dessert pre paid or $5.00 per person and a donation of a nut free dessert at the door. A keepsake photo is included. Pizza is being presold for $1.00 per slice. The dance is open to Franklin School students and their siblings. All children must be accompanied by a parent. Checks can be made payable to Franklin School PTO.
Please complete and return the attached flyer to your child’s teacher by Tuesday, April 10th.
If you have any questions, please contact: Georgia Lambert at 908-705-4203 or jclxyz@msn.com.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We need assistance with set-up, during, and clean-up. If you can help please sign-up using one of the following links.
Help during set-up at 3 pmhttp://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/4123456321340620115
Help during dance at 6pm – 8:30pm
http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/882345630891010050
Help during clean up at 8:30pm
http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/42345631054330014
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Yearbook Photos Needed!!!
Dear Franklin School Parents:
This is just a reminder that we still need your help with the Franklin School Yearbook! If you have any pictures that you wish to share, please get them to us as soon as possible as we are running out of time. We are looking for group shots containing several students at once, not individual. Some ideas for pictures would be from: St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast, Veteran’s Day, Concerts, Class Parties, Assemblies, First Day of School, Crazy Hair Day, Family BBQ, Halloween Parade/Trunk or Treat, Book Fair, etc.
There are 2 ways to submit your photos on line:
via Shutterfly:
- go to www.franklinschoolsp.shutterfly.com
- To use the website you will need to provide your email address and create a password
- go to https://images.memoryebooks.com/login
- enter username: 400113618 and password: franklin2012
- browse to select the photo(s) you wish to upload
- enter information about the photo and provide contact information in case the staff needs additional detail
- click “save details” when finished
Sincerely,
Yearbook Advisor and the 2012 Yearbook Staff
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Updates: 3/20/12 thru 3/24/2012
The Franklin School auction is almost here! Tickets are selling quickly – please submit your ticket reservations ASAP; using the attached 2012 Auction Flyer. The auction is Franklin’s largest fundraiser and we need a lot of help to make it a success. Please consider volunteering some of your time to support your school!
Click on the link below to find out how you can help: http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/502345634475716092Thanks to everyone who helped make our Lenahan breakfast a success. It was a great event to remember one of Franklin’s beloved principals.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012: Gertrude Hawk Pick-up3:00-4:00 and 6:00-7:00 Please contact Jenn Cassio (908-769-5849) if you are available to help sort orders in the afternoon. Tuesday, March 20, 2012: Test taking assembly for 3rd and 4th grade Yojo will visit our school once again to help prepare our 3rd and 4th graders for the NJ ASK testing coming up in May. Friday, March 23, 2012: 2nd grade class trip The second graders will be visiting The Liberty Science Center today. Thank you to everyone who helped make this trip possible through your support. Saturday, March 24, 2012: Franklin School Auction 6:00pm-11:00pm at South Plainfield High School. Please contact Tara Rocco at 908-419-7357 or trocco7875@yahoo.com with any questions or to purchase tickets
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Gertrude Hawk orders arrive 3/20/2012
Gertrude Hawk will be arriving on Tuesday, March 20, 2012. Pick up times will be Tuesday, March 20, 2012 from 3-4pm and 6-7pm in the Franklin School lobby.
The order will be arriving between 9am and 1pm on Tuesday, March 20, 2012. We are looking for volunteers to assist with unpacking and sorting. Please send an email containing the number you may be reached on to: pto.franklinschool@gmail.com. When the order arrives you will receive a call letting you know that it’s time to meet us at the school. If you have any questions please call: Jenn Cassio on 908-769-5849.
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Updates: 3/12/12 thru 3/24/12
The Franklin School auction is almost here! Tickets are selling quickly – please submit your ticket reservations ASAP; using the attached 2012 Auction Flyer. The auction is Franklin’s largest fundraiser and we need a lot of help to make it a success. Please consider volunteering some of your time to support your school!
Click on the link below to find out how you can help: http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/502345634475716092Tuesday, March 13, 2012: PTO Meeting; 7:00pm in the Franklin School Library
Wednesday, March 14, 2012: Half day for students
Friday, March 16, 2012: Lenahan Breakfast; 7:45am – 8:25am
Come out and remember one of Franklin School’s beloved former principals by joining us for breakfast to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick’s Day was Mr. Lenahan’s favority holiday. A continental breakfast will be served before school. Please contact Kim LaCross if you are able to help with this event. (Kimberly.arbonne@yahoo.com or 908-222-3564)
Tuesday, March 20, 2012: Test taking assembly for 3rd and 4th grade
Yojo will visit out school once again to help prepare our 4rd and 4th graders for the NJ ASK testing coming up in May.
Friday, March 23, 2012: 2nd Grade class trip
The second graders will be visiting the Liberty Science Center today. Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible through your support.
Saturday, March 24, 2012: Franklin School Auction
6:00pm – 11:00pm South Plainfield High School
Just a reminder………………………………….
Please hold on to your Fall and Winter items for the next consignment period beginning in August. Also, you can still drop off spring/summer clothing, shoes, baby gear, toys, etc. Call Melanie (732-406-3727) for pick-up or to make arrangements.
Thank you!
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Events Calendar
May 2012 M T W T F S S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Market Day pick-up
3:00 pm8 Teacher Appreciation
PTO Meeting
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Flower Sale
17 Flower Sale
18 Flower Sale
19 20 21 22 3rd Grade Class Trip
8:30 am – 3:00 pm23 24 Schl Clsd--Memorial Day
Memorial Day weekend
25 Schl Clsd--Memorial Day
Memorial Day weekend
26 27 28 Schl Clsd--Memorial Day
Memorial Day weekend
29 Schl Clsd--Memorial Day
Memorial Day weekend
30 31 1 Fun & Fitness Day
2 3