HAPPY SUNDAY ! I hope everyone is enjoying the weekend!
We have a busy and exciting week ahead — dress-down days, Red Ribbon Week Starts, Day 2 of Parent-Teacher Conferences, Trunk or Treat, and lots of learning!!
*** Important : Thursday, October 23 is an early dismissal for parent-teacher conferences - dismissal at 12:45PM
HELPFUL REMINDERS :
MONDAY OCT 20th - LAST DAY OF TAEKWONDO FOR STUDENT WHO REGISTERED. PICK UP PROMPTLY @4:10 - back parking lot gym door GRADUATION WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, NOV 1 at Legacy Sport TKD
THURSDAY OCT 23rd - PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES EARLY DISMISSAL 12:45
THURSDAY OCT 23rd - WEAR RED for RED RIBBON WEEK !!!
FRIDAY OCT 24th - CRAZY SOCKS & (or) CRAZY HAIR for RED RIBBON WEEK !
FRIDAY OCT 24th - TRUNK OR TREAT @5:30 - WE NEED MORE CARS AND CANDY ! please sign up under TRUNK or TREAT event on DOJO !
MONDAY OCT 27th - FALL SPIRIT WEEK : SPORTS DAY !
TUESDAY OCT 28th - FALL SPIRIT WEEK : COUNTRY WESTERN DAY
WED OCT 29th - FALL SPIRIT WEEK : PUMPKIN DAY ! WEAR YOUR FAVORITE FALL COLORS !
THURSDAY OCT 30th - FALL SPIRIT WEEK : PAJAMA DAY
FRIDAY OCT 31th - FALL SPIRIT WEEK : BOOK CHARACTER DAY
🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
This month reminds us of the importance of early detection, regular screenings, and supporting those whose lives have been touched by breast cancer. Together, we honor survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and stand in solidarity to raise awareness and hope. 💗
parent teacher conferences
parent teacher conferences
If you haven’t connected with your child’s teacher yet, now is the time! Our second round of conferences will take place on Thursday, October 23. During conferences, teachers will review your child’s progress, explain results in detail, and share strategies and resources to support continued growth.
A strong partnership between school and home is essential for student success — let’s keep working together to support every child.
Thank you, as always, for your partnership and support! 💙
We are entering our second round of conferences, and our staff is preparing to set goals for the academic year that align with both school and district priorities. Our focus remains on continued improvement—especially in student learning.
We also ask families to partner with us in this important work. Student success depends on three key ingredients:
School: We are committed to teaching the standards and providing engaging, high-quality learning experiences.
Family: Parents help by ensuring that students have healthy daily routines and support learning at home.
Student: Students show up each day ready to learn and give their best effort.
Together—school + family + student—we can make this a successful year for every child! 💙
trunk or treat
trunk or treat
It’s that time of year again—Trunk-or-Treat is back! 🍬👻
Our Brilliant Falcons have had a blast at this event in past years, and we can’t wait to keep the tradition going!
📅 When: Friday, October 24, 2025 @ 5:30 PM
📍 Where: Franklin Elementary Parking Lot
We need your help to make it a success:
🚗 Decorate a trunk or parking space with a fun, spooky, or creative theme!
🍭 We ask ALL participating families to donate one bag of candy. On the day of the event, we’ll divide the candy evenly among all the decorated trunks so every car is stocked and ready for our Falcons.
🎁 Starting in October, we will begin collecting candy donations!
Please drop them off in our MONSTER BOX located in the main office. 🧟♂️🎃
⏰ If you are setting up your trunk, please arrive by 5:00 PM so everything is ready for the fun to begin.
✨ Lots of fun, laughter, and sweet memories are guaranteed! ✨
👉 Please sign up on CLASS DOJO ! (under calendar events- click on SPOTS)
Thank you for helping us create another unforgettable Trunk-or-Treat
RAIN DATE THURSDAY OCT. 30th , 2025 @ 5:30 ( set up at 5:00PM)
🎀 Red Ribbon Week at Franklin – October 23–30!
This year’s theme is “Life is a Puzzle – Solve It,” reminding students about the importance of healthy choices and staying drug-free.
Highlights for Families:
Thursday, October 23: Please wear RED to help bring awareness to Red Ribbon Week.
Friday, October 24: Crazy sock and/or crazy hair day! Students can participate in fun themed dress-down days throughout the week.
Grades 5 & 6 Assembly: Thursday, October 30 – A special assembly for our upper-grade students.
For resources and tips on supporting healthy choices at home, visit: Red Ribbon Week Resources
✨ Thank you for helping make Red Ribbon Week meaningful and fun for our students!
Veterans Day Celebration : Help us by inviting Veterans to our special Veterans Day Celebration
We are excited to share that Franklin Elementary will be hosting our Veterans Day Celebration on Friday, November 14!
📅 Date: Friday, November 14
🍽️ Lunch: 1:00 PM
🎖️ Assembly: 2:00 – 3:00 PM
This special event is our way of honoring the brave men and women who have served our country. Mrs. Coletti will be teaching patriotic songs to our Brilliant Falcons, making this another very special tradition at Franklin.
We would love for as many veterans as possible to join us. Please help us spread the word to family members, neighbors, or friends who have served. If a veteran is able to attend, please have them RSVP by Sunday, November 9 by emailing Mrs. Johnson or completing the short survey below:
👉 Veterans Day RSVP Form
Thank you for helping us make this a meaningful celebration for our brave veterans and our school community!
We are so lucky to have a School-Based Health Care Clinic. Click Below to enroll !
🍎 Food for Kids – The Backpack Program
You are not alone—many families experience food insecurity, and support is available.
Through a partnership between Sterling House and Sodexo, students at Franklin Elementary can receive a bag of food every Friday to take home. Sterling House prepares the food bags, and Sodexo delivers them directly to our school.
To participate, each student must have a completed registration form on file.
👉 Please use this link to sign up:
We encourage families who could benefit from this program to register. This is a wonderful resource to help ensure all of our students have what they need. 💙
Finally, safety and fostering a positive school climate are priorities at Franklin. Please talk with your child regularly about being active in their learning and following school expectations. Please also encourage kindness, respect, and inclusion to help us maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all.
Thank you for entrusting us with your child’s education. Together, we will ensure every Brilliant Falcon soars to new heights. Let’s make this a year of curiosity, achievement, and celebration!
With love and gratitude,
Mrs. Arlette Johnson
Principal, Franklin Elementary School
johnsona@stratk12.org
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