Please note this months PTO meeting has been moved to Wednesday, April 15th, from 7 - 9 pm in the library. We welcome and value your input and hope to see you there!
Franklin Night at Lowell Devils:Back by popular demand is Franklin Night with the Lowell Devils. Don’t miss the chance cheer with your friends, family and classmates on Saturday, April 4th at 7:00pm.A portion of the ticket proceeds will be given to the PTO.
It's a Date with your Favorite Guy! Mark your calendars for the AnnualTown wide Mother/Son Jammin' Fun Dance on April 3rd for (K-2nd grade) and April 4th for (3rd-5th grade). The theme is "Surf's Up" so get ready for a fun night in your Hawaiian shirt. Come dance, limbo and party with that cute boy in your life! Tickets are $25 per couple/family group and will be on sale on March 7th from 9am to 12pm at Atkinson Elementary. Please contact Karla Kooken at pjkkmk@comcast.net or Nadine Sobrado at Nadine@comedpro.com for more information. It's sure to be a night you'll remember.
“Pitching with the Papelbons” Assembly - Thursday, April 9th at 9 & 10AM
Pitching with the Papelbons author Jon Goode will be visiting The Franklin School for an all-school event.Mr. Goode will read his book, participate in a Q & A with the kids, and then conduct a book signing.April 9th is also Red Sox Day at school and the kids are encouraged to show their love and support for the home team by wearing their favorite Red Sox gear.For more information contact Colleen Dias at jocodias@comcast.net
Franklin Nights at Keys Grille:Celebrate Spring with a night out at Keys Grille, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 14th and 15th from 4 - 9pm. Enjoy a delicious array of appetizers, dinners and specialty drinks with a Caribbean flair at North Andover’s hottest new restaurant, owned by 5th grade teacher Erin O’Loughlin and her husband, Kevin.20% of the evening’s proceeds will go to the PTO.
Art Quest Enrichment Program for the 4th Grade April 16th
Perry Pomeroy will help the Franklin 4th Grade compare and contrast works of art from the 18th century to contemporary times.From different geographical areas in the U.S. “students will analyze images for location and historical context.Each region brings with it discussions about its unique history, environment, geography, industry and lifestyles.Featured artists include F. Childe Hassam, Winslow Homer, Grant Wood, Thomas Hart Benton, John Steuart Curry, Albert Bierstadt and Georgia O’Keefe.For more information please contact Janine Ceraso at sweeper33@comcast.net.
5th Grade Hobby ShowFriday, April 17
Hobbies are an important part of students' lives, and the FranklinSchool 5th graders have an exciting opportunity to show off their hobbies. Each 5th grader has been carefully crafting a display or presentation highlighting his or her favorite hobby. Members of the Rotary Club judge the hobby displays each year, but the morning is more about illustrating the varied interests of the students. Each grade level has a set time to view the displays and ask 5th graders about their pursuits. For more information contact Mrs. Murgo at 978-794-1990.
Franklin Days at Rose & Dove Gourmet:Looking for that perfect teacher gift, Mother’s Day gift, Father’s Day gift or just something unique for your home or a close friend?Look no further than Rose & Dove Gourmet located in the heart of the historic Mill district at 181 Canal Street in Lawrence. Owned by Franklin parent, Kellee Twadelle, Rose & Dove Gourmet offers one of kind gifts for everyone on your list!Gourmet foods, home accents, fashion accessories, jewelry and specialty baskets are just some of the many items you will find in this boutique shop.Tell your friends, family and neighbors about this wonderful opportunity to find the perfect special occasion gift and support our school.Shop from 10:00am-5:30pm, Tuesday, April 28th through Saturday, May 2nd.15% of the proceeds will go to the PTO.
FranklinSchool celebrates Earth Day with School Beautification
Congratulations go to 3C for winning the monthly prize for 5210 for February. The class was treated to a fun session with Mr. Landrum from ATA Martial Arts as a reward for their great efforts in trying to reach the goal of eating five fruits and vegetables daily. The March winner for limiting screen time will be announced next – stay tuned!
The month of April is one where the goal will be to participate in at least one hour of physical activity daily. Please use this opportunity to explore different ways that your children can be active – not just by participating in a team sport but also to try new things like hiking, flying a kite, jumping rope, throwing a Frisbee, playing with a hula hoop – the possibilities are endless! Remember to avoid sweetened drinks each day as well.
Just a friendly reminder…….students should not be carrying around any medications whatsoever – including over the counter medications, special hand creams and even cough drops! A child with a cough needs to be assessed in the health office if they have persistent symptoms, and will be provided with a cough drop or throat lozenge if the nurse feels it is appropriate. Other over the counter medications require a physician’s order and signed parent consent. Thank you for your cooperation with this very important medication policy. Please feel free to contact the health office with any questions or concerns.
LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: I am looking for some more library volunteers. It’s not a big commitment! If you could just give 1-2 hours a week, you could helpa great deal! I currently have openings onMonday mornings for Kindergarten,Wednesday mornings for 2nd grade, and Thursday morning for 3rd grade. Please contact me via agouveia1@comcast.net or 978-687-9547 if you are interested or need more information.
FOLLOW UP ON PAST EVENTS……..
Spring Social at Andover Country Club:Dining, dancing and great spirits were in abundance as our Franklin Community gathered for the 3rd Annual Mardi Gras in March.The enthusiasm and generosity that flowed throughout the evening was overwhelming.Many thanks to all the parents, staff and merchants who made this evening such a success – we could not have done it without you!Numbers are presently being crunched as to the evening’s net and will be forthcoming once all expenses have been submitted.We urge you to become involved in the PTO wish list which provides a forum for input from parents as to how the income generated this year from events like the Spring Social, should be allocated.
COMMUNITY NEWS…………
The Kids Stop! After school program will begin accepting registrations on April 1, 2009 concerning academic year 2009 - 2010. Please note that registrations are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Space is limited! Registration forms are available at the superintendent’s office and on the Community Programs website. Please call Community Programs at 978-794-3080 with any questions.
The North Andover Rotary Club will hold its Annual Bike Bank collection on Saturday, May 9th. Used bikes in good working condition (inflatable tires and working brakes) may be dropped off at Camelot Hall (Sutton Street) parking lot between 8:00AM and 12:00 Noon. Rotarians and other volunteers clean up the bikes and distribute them at no charge to needy children throughout the Greater Lawrence community- along with a new bike helmet. If you have an unused bicycle in working order, please consider donating it to this worthy cause. This Rotary event is made possible through the support of the Knights of Columbus and Northeast Storage of North Andover. For questions, contact Barbara @ 978-475-3041.
The North Andover Booster Club has on-line registrations available at www.eteamz.com/nabc for the following sports: NABC Football, Grades 5-8, 4/1 – 6/30 -Please Note: Registration for NABC Football is ON-LINE only. There will NOT be a walk-in registration. NABC Cheering, Grades 4-8, 4/1 – 5/31NABC Field Hockey Grades 5-8, 4/1-6/30NABC Track & Field Grades 5-8, extended through 4/15/09
On Tuesday, May 5, 2009, the North Andover Foundation for Education is sponsoring the second annual “Shop North Andover Day”. North Andover residents are encouraged to stay in town that day to shop and dine. In turn, participating businesses will be donating a portion of their sales to benefit N.A.F.E. If you want more information or are interested in participating, please contact event coordinator Linda Pegalis at pegalis@ northandoverfoundation.org or 978-837-3383.
