FES Weekly Update - June 6, 2024
"Franklin Welcomes New Superintendent"
FES Welcomes New Superintendent, Mrs. Denise Grant
Denise Grant of Norwich has been selected by the Franklin Board to serve as the next Superintendent. Mrs. Grant notes that she is thrilled to have been appointed to this position, in a district where everyone she has encountered has been a complete pleasure to meet. She looks forward to connecting with all members of the FES family, including students, staff, and families.
Mrs. Grant earned her BA in English from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester. She completed her graduate work at the University of Connecticut. She holds a Master’s in Public Administration and a sixth year certificate in Education Administration.
Mrs. Grant retired from full-time work in 2021 after a thirty-one year teaching and administrative career at NFA, where she taught English, served as the Head of the English Department, and then moved to a full-time administrative position as the Director of Curriculum and Instruction.
Mrs. Grant’s first superintendent role was in Bozrah. During her tenure there, the school was recognized by the Connecticut Department of Education as a school of distinction in four different categories for showing growth in student performance. She has also spent several years supervising student teachers in schools throughout eastern Connecticut.
Mrs. Grant and her husband Dwayne are the proud parents of four grown children: Peter (Jessica), Michael (Paige), Allie, and Danny. Pete, Allie, and Jess are teachers in local schools. The Grants also have one grandson, Erik.
In addition to her work in education, Mrs. Grant is committed to St. Vincent de Paul Place in Norwich, where she volunteers at the food pantry each Wednesday.
"The Board feels that Denise is a perfect fit for our Franklin family. We are excited to begin working with her." - Mrs. Amy Konow, BoE Chairperson
Field Day - Friday, June 7, 2024
Just a friendly reminder:
Please ensure that your child brings a towel, a water bottle, and a snack for Field Day. Students can wear a bathing suit under their clothes if they want. Don't forget to apply sunscreen at home and have your child wear a hat if needed. Also, a grab-and-go lunch will be provided.
Remember, Friday is also a shortened day with a 1:00 pm dismissal. Parent pick-up will start at 12:55 pm.
Please note that there will be a secured pen with a baby goat (a kid) and a baby cow (a calf) for petting. If you do not want your child to be able to pet the animals, please contact Mr. Keith at FESAdmin@franklinschoolct.org.
Parents/Guardians are welcome to attend Field Day. If you plan to attend, please follow these guidelines and arrive no earlier than 8:30 am:
- Notify your child(ren)'s teacher via email before Friday, June 7.
- You can park in the soccer field parking lot or across the street at Giddings Park. On-site parking is reserved for staff members only.
- Upon arrival, check-in at the main table across from the dunk tank for your visitor sticker. Every guest must wear a visible sticker.
- Your child(ren) must stay with their group throughout the event. However, parents/guardians can spend time with another child's group at any time during the event.
- Only staff members are allowed in the main part of the building during the event. Bathrooms for parents/guardians are in the gym hallway, while students will use the gym locker room bathrooms.
- Sign-in and sign-out for parents and students are both at the main table.
We appreciate your cooperation and support in making this day special and fun for everyone. And please, let's all send positive vibes for a sunny day!
Thank you
School Community Events:
Friday, June 7th - FES FIELD DAY! - SHORTENED DAY, 1 p.m. Dismissal
June 10-30th - FES PLAYGROUND CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION
June 10th, 2 p.m. in the FES Gymnasium - Grade 1 Play
June 12 -14th - Shortened Days, 1 p.m. Dismissal
Friday, June 14th - Last Day of School, 1 p.m. Dismissal
Saturday, June 22 - Community Playground Build
Graduation Dates:
Wednesday, June 12th at 7:15 p.m. - FES GRADE 8 GRADUATION!
Thursday, June 13th - Lyman Memorial Graduation
Thursday, June 13th - NFA Graduation
Friday, June 14th - NFA Graduation Rain Date
Friday, June 14th - Last Day of School
FES News and Updates:
FES Families, It's finally happening!!! Volunteers welcome!!! Come join us for a day of community camaraderie on June 22, 2024. We are looking to get a group of skilled builders to help construct the new addition to the FES playground. We have compiled a list of time slots to sign up for and borrowed items needed for the build (Please be advised, " YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN TOOLS). For those of you who would like to help but are not as handy we will send out another sign-up at a later date consisting mostly of refreshments for our builders. Please contact Cindy Satterfield via text at 202-525-0031 with any questions. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. - CLICK HERE. Thank you! The FES PTO
Please continue to email FESOffice@franklinschoolct.org regarding attendance, tardies, transportation changes, and absences.
If your child has any school technology at home, such as chargers, cases, Chromebooks, computers, or any other devices, please make sure they bring everything to school tomorrow, June 7. Our technology department will be conducting inventory and collecting all items for storage starting tomorrow.