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February 20, 2017
Chicago Wolves Sunday, March 5
Deadline for ticket purchase is Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 3 pm
Join us on Sunday, March 5 for a Chicago Wolves hockey
game! The PTA is hosting a block of seats at the Allstate
Arena for the Wolves game against the Manitoba Moose. It
will be a great way to get out of the house and spend an
afternoon with the family!
Chicago Wolves vs. Manitoba Moose
Sunday, March 5 at 3:00
Tickets: $21.00
Hot Dog Vouchers: $7.50
Deadline for orders: Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 3 pm
Dates to
Remember
February 28
Franklin Coffee House
9-10:30am
March 5
Chicago Wolves game
March 9-11
Dodgeball Tournament
April 6
Dental Clinic
Order forms/flyers will be going home with each student
this week or can be found by clicking here. Forms and
money may be turned into the main office no later
than February 16. Or you may order online
at cusd200.org/franklin and click on the PTA
link. Everyone who purchases a ticket will receive a FREE
Wolves hat. And one lucky student will receive a FREE
Wolves jersey! All Franklin families will be seated
together. Seats are either lower level corners or center ice
balcony. A portion of all the proceeds will go to Franklin's
PTA. Thank you for supporting the Franklin PTA!
Dodgeball parent volunteers Calling all
parent volunteers! Our Annual Dodgeball Tournament will
be held from March 8th through 11th, and we want your
help. We are in need of volunteers to work the concession
stands, sell raffle tickets, and more!
Please follow this link to view the available positions and
sign up:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f084ea5aa2aaaf85-
dodgeball2
Contact Meghan Wignall
at [email protected] with questions or
concerns.
Box Tops for Education Due February 21
Links to
Remember
Franklin Middle School
Franklin PTA
Franklin Principal's
Page
Franklin Activities
Franklin Athletics
Franklin Calendar
CUSD 200
ParentVUE
MySchoolBucks
2016-2017 PTA
Board
Deborah Beccasio
President
(open)
Executive Vice
President
David Gillenwater
VP of Fundraising
Kelly Hubbard
Treasurer
Julie Kasak
Secretary
Rachel Morissey/
Kathy Langlois
VP of Volunteers
The box tops are redeemed twice each school year and the
next due date is 3-1-17. Please drop off or send the box tops
to Franklin by February 21.
As you know, each Box Top is worth 10 cents and with
everyone's help we can reach our goal this year of
$1,000!! Click on this link to see a list of the quality
products that have box
tops :http://www.boxtops4education.com/earn/participati
ng-products
Just clip the box tops, collect them in an envelope and drop
them off in the designated box at Franklin in the front office
and LLC. Questions can be directed to Joanne Harper
PTA Seeks Nominating Committee Members
The Franklin PTA is seeking 3-4 parents to serve on the
annual Nominating Committee to put forth a slate of
nominees for the 2017-18 Executive Committee and PTA
Chairs. Generally, the committee holds one in-person
meeting, and then committee members reach out to
potential nominees via email or phone. The total time
commitment is about 3-4 hours. Ideally, there would be
representation from different feeder schools on the
committee, and incoming 6th grade parents are also
encouraged to participate. A common question is: "If I serve
on the committee, will I be expected to volunteer for an
open chair or board position?" The easy answer is NO! The
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Thu 10/6 9:30am
Thu 11/17 9:30am
Mon 1/9 7:00pm
Thu 3/16 9:30am
Mon 5/8 7:00pm
PTA always welcomes volunteers, but there are no
additional obligations assumed for members of the
Nominating Committee.
The initial meeting will occur in late February or March. For
more information, please email/call/text Rachel Morrissey
at [email protected] or 312.593.3204. Thank you!
PRC Trips for 8th Graders this Spring
After taking off the winter months, our field trips to the PRC
will begin again in March. Our goal this school year is to
provide each 8th grade student the opportunity to volunteer
at Wheaton’s People’s Resource Center (PRC). This
valuable experience offers students a new appreciation for
helping others by giving back to their community. We are
seeking 8th grade parent volunteers to walk over to
the PRC with a Franklin staff member and 10 students on
select days throughout the school year.
The time commitment for volunteers is 8:00-12:00. Please
follow the link below to see a list of available dates through
the end of the school year, and to sign up to volunteer on a
trip.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f084ea5aa2aaaf85-
peoples
If you have questions, please email Meghan Wignall
at [email protected]. You and your child will
be scheduled to volunteer on the same date.
Click here to donate to
Franklin PTA online.
Pictures for Yearbook Due Friday, March 10th
Attention Bulldog Families! Do you have any pictures that
you took at Franklin sponsored events this school year that
may make an excellent addition to our yearbook? Please
consider sharing these pictures with us! All pictures
should be submitted by Friday, March 10th.
Pictures can be shared via the Yearbook Snap app
(password is bulldogs2017) or by e-mailing them to Kristy
Adkins ([email protected]) or Meghan Wignall
([email protected]). Thank you!
Coat Drive Coats and Blankets – thank you! Cold weather gear, including coats, hats and gloves continue
to be dropped off here at Franklin. THANK
YOU! Throughout this winter season, Franklin has been
collecting cold weather clothing along with blankets and
bedding. The recipients of these items are very grateful
(and I might add, warmer)! We outfit students/families at
Franklin that are in need as well as refugee families
sponsored by World Relief. We will continue to collect
these items throughout the winter.
Caregiving Center free meal and groceries Sometimes families find themselves in a difficult financial
situation and perhaps some assistance would be greatly
appreciated. If you are in a position where some extra
groceries and a warm meal would make a positive difference
for you, check out the Caregiving Center in Glen Ellyn. This
resource serves the community in a tangible way each
month. For more information, check out the attached flier.
Attention parents of current 6th grade students!
Course Selection Sheets will be coming home with your
students no later than Wednesday, February, 15th.
They will be due back to either their 7th period (home
room) or to Mr. Jensen in the Student Services office by no
later than Tuesday, February 21st. For 7th grade, the
selections are limited: Band, Orchestra, Chorus, or
Navigating Informational Sources (NIS). Feel free to contact
Mr. Jensen via email: [email protected] or by
phone: 630-682-2060 ext. 3431 with any questions.
Thank you!
Mr. Jensen
Attention Parents of Current 7th Grade Students!
On Wednesday, 2/15, your 7th grader will be attending a
presentation during their elective class regarding their
course options for 8th grade. During language arts
classes on Thursday (2/16) and Friday (2/17), students will
receive their course selection sheet. These completed
sheets, including a parent signature, are due back to
language arts teachers or the guidance office no later
than Friday, 2/24.
Please contact Mrs. Adkins with any questions regarding
these 8th grade elective options at (630) 682-2060 ext.
3043 or [email protected]. Thank you!
Dental Clinic April 6
The DuPage County Health Department
Dental Program will be coming to your school
to do free dental exams on April 6. Please find
additional information here.
NEW VIDEO
On April 4, 2017, voters will see a referendum
question on the ballot. Here's a complete overview of
what it entails.
REFERENDUM APRIL 4
The Board of Education has voted to place a question on the
April 4, 2017 ballot asking to issue $132.5 million in bonds
in order to perform critical repairs and updates to 19 of the
20 schools in the district. The $132.5 million would be
combined with $22 million that the Board of Education has
committed from reserves and future budgets to fund all
projects at a total cost of $154.5 million. These funds would
include repairs and updates for Franklin Middle School and
Wheaton North High School, as well as most of the other
schools in the district. Below you will find pictures that
describe the scope of work at Franklin Middle School. (You
can enlarge each image by clicking on it.) Information about
Wheaton North High School, as well as the other schools,
can be found by CLICKING HERE.
This link will also direct you to other information about the
referendum including: financial information, the ballot
question, and information on upcoming informational
meetings and coffee houses.
Final Projects, Costs and Implementation
Schedule HERE.
Projects at Franklin
The Franklin Coffee House
WHEN
Tuesday, Feb. 28th, 9-10:30am
WHERE
Franklin Middle School
MORE INFORMATION The coffee house is intended to be a casual open
house with coffee and "drop in if you have questions"
atmosphere regarding information on upcoming
referendum.
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Upcoming Mobile Food Pantries Each month District 200 and the Northern Illinois Food
Bank will host at least one mobile pantry at various places
in the community that are open to all District 200
families. A complete list of mobile pantries can be found on
our website.
Thursday, March 9 from 4:30-6:30 pm at Washington
Elementary, 911 Bridle Lane, Wheaton
Wednesday, April 12 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Lowell
Elementary, 312 S. President, Wheaton
Child out sick?
Please leave a message on the Attendance Line at 630-682-
2060.
Homework assignments may be requested on the third day
of an absence one of three ways:
1. Leave the request on the attendance line when you
call.
2. Contact each of your child's teachers by email.
3. Contact your child's grade level counselor via phone
or email. The office is open until 4:00, please call
before you come to verity that work has been
brought to the office.
Dodgeball Tournament
On March 8-11, Franklin Middle School is hosting its Fifth
Annual Dodgeball Tournament. The theme of the 2017
event is “Service and Sacrifice.” With that theme in mind,
the 2017 tournament will benefit the following charities and
organizations: The DuPage Hundred Club; Team Red,
White and Blue; the Pat Tillman Foundation; and Franklin
Middle School.
The Hundred Club of DuPage was established in 1982 and
offers assistance to families of firefighters and law
enforcement killed, injured, or otherwise stricken while
working or living in DuPage County. Team Red, White and
Blue is a veterans assistance organization with the mission
of enriching the lives of America’s veterans by connecting
them to their community through physical and social
activity. Team RWB has done an amazing job of helping
veterans cope with PTSD and its mission is aligned with
Franklin Middle School’s emphasis on social/emotional
learning. One would be hard pressed to come up with an
example that better exemplifies “Service and Sacrifice” than
the story of Pat Tillman, the professional football player
who turned down a lucrative career and joined the U.S.
Army in 2002, but was killed in Afghanistan in 2004.
The Pat Tillman Foundation invests in military veterans and
their spouses through academic scholarships with the
ultimate goal of building a community of leaders committed
to the service of others.
Key dates for Franklin students and parents will
be Thursday, March 9, and Friday March 10.
Franklin students will compete on March 9 in separate
brackets for boys and girls with a teacher of their choosing.
On Friday, March 10, Franklin students will compete in a
Co-Ed tournament followed by parents and adults playing
later Friday evening.
On Saturday, March 11, we will hold a tournament that is
open to 5th graders from all CUSD 200 elementary schools.
This event will take place in the early afternoon. A date and
time for high school students to play will be announced in
the near future.
Flyers and additional information will be out later this
week. Thank you and we look forward to your support! We
are certainly going to need plenty of volunteers ranging
from decorating, concessions, clean-up and more. Feel free
to call or email Mr. Kish with questions.
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Updates from the Franklin Office Please see the following links for information
about Emergency Closing information.
Find Franklin PTA on Social Media
Did you know that the Franklin Parent-Teacher Association
has a group page on Facebook? It's full of great information
about what is going on at Franklin, including a posting of
the daily announcements. This is a terrific way to stay
knowledgable about exactly what your students have been
told at school. Find us and join here.
We also have just started tweeting, so follow us
at @Franklin200PTA for all of the latest updates!
Franklin PTA Wheaton, IL., is an available charity to
support through our online purchases
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your charity by signing in to smile.amazon.com on
your desktop or mobile phone browser and simply
select “Change your Charity” in “Your Account.”
Franklin PTA will earn .5% for many, many purchases
made on AmazonSmile. We must remember to go
to smile.amazon.com to help support Franklin PTA.
Join the PTA!
It's not too late to join the PTA! Your membership helps
support all the programs that the PTA
provides. Membership is $10 for a household (up to two
adults). You can sign up online using the following link, or
print out the attached Membership Form and send it back
to the school office with your payment.
Can't recall if you already joined back in June when you
registered your student? I can let you know, just email, text
or call me. Have any other questions about PTA
Membership? Feel free to reach out to me with questions as
well. Ruth Lange, 630-673-0227, [email protected]
Click links for 2016-2017 Franklin PTA Membership online
registration or to print a paper registration form.
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school is in session. Articles or announcements may be
submitted to [email protected] by noon on the
preceding Friday.
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