FES Weekly Update - March 25, 2024
(Send any additions for the FES Weekly Update to FESAdmin@franklinschoolct.org)
School Community Events:
Wednesday, March 24 at 7 pm - BoE Budget Meeting
Thursday, March 28th - Principal for the Day, Aiden and Maddie
Thursday, March 28th at 1:30 p.m. - March Madness Jump Rope for Heart & Volley for a Cause
Friday, March 29th - Good Friday, NO SCHOOL!
Monday, April 1st - Q3 Grades Close
Monday, April 1st - Friday, April 4th - FES Book Fair II
Wednesday, April 3rd - Paraprofessional's Day
Wednesday, April 3rd - Franklin Friends School Community Event
Friday, April 5th - Report Cards
April Break! April 8th - 12th
FES Town Meeting @ 8:45 a.m.
Friday, April 26th - Class of 2024 Comedy Night - See the attached flyer!!
Saturday, May 4th - PTO Tropical Trail 5K Run
Monday, May 6-10th - Teacher Appreciation Week Sponsored by the PTO
Thursday, May 9th - Teacher Appreciation Day!
Monday, May 13th at 6:30 p.m. - Grades 2, 3 and 4 Spring Concert
Friday, May 31st - PRE-K Moving Up Ceremony!
Wednesday, June 5th - FES Awards Ceremony @ 9 a.m.
Friday, June 7th - FES FIELD DAY!
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
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SBA - Smarter Balanced Assessment Dates
Grades 6-8: April 29 - May 8 (4 or 5 morning sessions within this time frame)
Grades 3-5: May 13 - May 21 (4 or 5 morning sessions within this time frame)
FES News and Updates:
The FES 2024-2025 Proposed Budget Presentation will take place this Wednesday at 7 PM in the school library. The proposal will maintain the current programming for students, the addition of a half-time math interventionist, the shift from a technology class to a STEM/Innovation program, and state and federal expense requirements for tuition and services for our Franklin students.
The recent Franklin Life Community Publication is attached.
THE BOOK FAIR IS COMING!!! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Scholastic Book Fair will be here from Monday, April 1st through Friday, April 5th. We are looking for volunteers to help throughout the duration of the fair. Monday the 1st will be the teacher/student preview day. The Book Fair will be open for purchases from 8:30 am until 3:30 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Volunteers are especially needed on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday due to my lack of availability on those days. If you can help during any of these times, please contact Jennifer Andrew at jandrew@franklinschoolct.org or 860-933-7769 (text preferred, especially during school hours).
SATURDAY MORNING ART PROGRAM AT NFA -If you're unfamiliar with SMCA, we are a program that has been in existence for over 130 years on the NFA Campus. It is a great program for budding artists to get a little extra time in the studio beyond what their school can typically offer. We take students in grades 1-8; with sessions throughout the year. Each session runs for about 10 weeks and costs $150. Our third session, of which registration is open for now, begins on March 3rd, 2024, and runs until May 18th. Classes either run from 8:45 am - 10:15 or 10:30 - 12, which offers flexibility for many of our families. We host an art show in the Converse Art Gallery on campus in March. More info, including sign-ups, can be found here via our website. There is also an informational flyer attached!!
KINDERGARTEN - Kindergarten enrollment requirements have changed for the 2024-2025 school year. According to Public Act 23-208, students must now be five years old by September 1, 2024, to enroll in Kindergarten (previously, it was by December 31). Please feel free to contact Lori Goldstein, Director of Special Education, at lgoldstein@franklinschoolct.org if you have any questions or need to schedule a Kindergarten Developmental Assessment for your child for the 2024-2025 School Year.
PRESCHOOL - If you have a child who was born in 2020 or 2021, please call the main office or email Lori Goldstein at lgoldstein@franklinschoolct.org with your child's name and D.O.B. so that we can add you to our mailing list for preschool. Even if you do not plan on sending your child to preschool here at FES next year, please still reach out to us so that we have your information.
Ms. Hanes has transitioned nicely into her new role as School Office Manager. Her email is jhanes@franklinschoolct.org and she will also receive emails at FESOffice@franklinschoolct.org regarding attendance, tardies, transportation changes, and absences.
FES PTO Sponsored 3RD ANNUAL HOOP ACADEMY SUMMER SLAM 2024 at FES! This is a great opportunity for all players, regardless of age or ability to develop and learn about the game of basketball in a positive environment. All campers will receive a full week of drills and instruction on all aspects of the game, including shooting, dribbling, passing, and defense. Come and learn all of the skills you will need to play the great game of basketball. There will also be fantastic guest speakers, contests, trophies and medals, prizes, and much more! All campers will receive a free t-shirt for being in attendance. We also guarantee the best coaching staff around. Space is limited and camp will fill up quickly, so click here to register today!!
Spring Break Soccer Camp at Connecticut College
See the attached flyer for more information!!
Summer Youth Day Camp: Weeks of July 8th, July 15th, & August 5th
Welcome to our Eastern Youth Soccer Camps. We are excited to once again share our enthusiasm and knowledge with youth players in the area. It is a great time to be a part of our camps. In an average summer, over 500 boys and girls aged 6-18 participated in our camps. Each year we continue to get better and maintain or improve the overall experience. Our events are educational and fun at the same time. We take pride in our product and strive to provide the best camp experience and value.
Please send any additions for the FES Weekly Update to FESAdmin@franklinschoolct.org. Going forward, the updates will be emailed to all staff and families, the BoE, and town officials and posted on the school's Facebook page and website.
Thank you to Mr. Baran, our adult volunteers, our students, and our supportive community for the performance of "A Grunkleton Carol."
