Welcome to Franklin Elementary School

1. Welcome to Franklin Elementary School Open House September 16, 2019 6:30 pm Principal: Dr. Latee Walton-McCleod Vice Principal: Ms. Kira Baskerville Williams

2. Board Members • Nancy Minneci, President • Ronnie McDowell, Vice President • Sherry Higgins • Kalisha Morgan • Vito Nufrio • Nellis Regis-Darby • Kim Ruiz • Linda Richardson • Mary Lynn Williams Central Office Administration • Superintendent: Mr. Gregory A. Tatum • Assistant Superintendent: Mr. Gerald Benaquista • Assistant Superintendent: Ms.Annie Moses Township of Union Board of Education

3. Executive Board Members • Diego Trejos, President • Lourdes Paez, Vice President • Kendalyn Sumter, Treasurer • Kamira Dixon, Secretary Franklin School PTA

4. Mission Our mission at Franklin School is for all students to succeed academically, socially, emotionally and maintain an active healthy lifestyle.  To achieve our mission we will provide a safe and clean learning environment, a challenging academic curriculum and a strong sense of community.  We are confident that by creating a partnership with families and community we will achieve our mission.The combination of an outstanding instructional staff, quality programs and services for our students, and an active PTA contribute to making Franklin School a great place to learn and grow. Franklin Elementary School students are:P. ProudR. ReadyI. IntelligentD. DeterminedE. Educated

5. Grades Pre K - 4    8:45AM-3:05PM • Before & Aftercare by 'YMCA' of Union County (908) 688-9622 School Schedule

6. ABSENCES & TARDINESS: • Always report your child’s absence daily. Call the nurse at 851-6455 between 7:05 and 9:45 a.m. Only parents/guardians may call the nurse's answering machine to report attendance. • Any child not in the classroom by the late bell is considered tardy. The late bell for grades Pre K-4 is 8:50 a.m. Students who arrive late must report to theFRONT DESK for a late slip. ARRIVAL TIMES • Children in grades K-4 are not permitted to enter the school until 8:25 a.m., unless they are going to breakfast or before care sponsored by the YMCA. • Pre-K students only arrive at side entrance door EXIT 2 only. Late arrival enter thru FRONT DOOR. General Information

7. Early Dismissal - If it is necessary for you to pick up your child prior to regular dismissal time, no later that 2:45 pm, send a note to your child's teacher stating the time and reason for early dismissal (i.e. doctor's appointment, dentist, etc.) • Half-Day early dismissal pick up no later than 12:30pm • Parents are to report to the main office to pick up their child on such occasions. • Bus Students --- Any time a bus student is not going home on the bus, the parent/guardian must provide the nurse, main office or teacher with written notification. If no written notification is received, the child will be sent home on the bus. Adults are not permitted to remove children from the bus line. Dismissal Procedures

8. Regular Dismissal: The classroom teacher dismisses the children at a designated exit door or location; ask the teacher if you are not sure. • Students must be dismissed to a parent/guardian or other authorized adult. Please plan to meet your children at their exit doors. Due to the congestion at dismissal, parents must wait outside for their children. • Parents must be here to pick up children no later than 3:05 pm SHARP! • Late Pickup Arrival after 3:05 pm will result in a phone call home and a late notice. Two notices will result in a meeting with the building Principal. Continued late pickup will result in referral to DCP&P, for support services. Dismissal Procedures, continued

9. No open-back shoes; no showing of midriff; tops must have straps of three-finger width. Hats are not permitted unless they are part of a school function or for a documented medical reason. Armbands, headbands, or bandanas are prohibited. Shirts that display offensive or profane language are prohibited. All students are expected to attend school dressed in a neat, clean and decent manner. The interpretation of this rule is at the discretion of the building principal. DRESS CODE

10. All visitors must stop at the front desk and show valid picture identification in order to move beyond the front desk. Visitors and Building Security

11. Parents/guardians are certainly welcome at Franklin Elementary School but to ensure the children's safety, building security, and uninterrupted instruction, certain rules must be followed. We rely on your voluntary compliance and cooperation. • When you arrive, enter through the main door on 1550 Lindy Terrace and report directly to the main office to sign in and check in with the secretary/building monitors. • All visitors, including parents and other adults, must sign the visitor form, communicate the reason for the visit, and obtain a visitor pass. The building monitor or secretarial staff will call the person you wish to see and confirm your visit. Adults cannot visit staff members unannounced or without permission. Visits are by appointment only and are managed by the office staff. • All informal/formal discussions or conferences should be planned with the teacher in advance so as not to conflict with or distract staff from other teacher duties, student supervision or instructional activities. • Office staff will advise the Principal or school nurse of any emergency situation requiring the need for a nonscheduled appointment with any Franklin Elementary School staff member. • Please sign-out at the end of your visit and exit through the Main Entrance door. Visitors and Building Security

12. Grade 4 11:00-11:40 • Grade 3 11:25-12:05 • Grade 2 11:50-12:30 • Grade 1 12:15-12:55 • Grade K 12:40-1:20 Cost • Regular Lunch $2.75 • Reduced Lunch $0.40 • Breakfast runs from 8:05 am to 8:40 am sharp. • Breakfast $2.10 • Reduced $0.30 Cafeteria Procedures

13. We have been awarded a PBSIS grant for the 2019-2020 school year. • The purpose is to help our school create a positive learning environment that will lead to decreased discipline problems and increased opportunities for student learning. • Includes incentives for students and teachers PBSIS

14. The Leader in Me by Franklin Covey teaches 21st century leadership and life skills to students and creates a culture of student empowerment based on the idea that every child can be a leader. • Students will be learning about the 7 habits of highly effective people: • Be Proactive • Begin with the End in Mind • Put First Things First • Think Win/Win • Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood • Synergize • Sharpen the Saw Leader in Me

15. Franklin Elementary School is now operating as a school-wide Title 1 program.  A school wide program is a comprehensive reform strategy designed to upgrade the entire educational program in a Title I school. The primary goal is to ensure that all students, particularly those who are low-achieving, meet or exceed state academic achievement standards. The benefit of having a school-wide program is that we are now able to assist all of our students who could benefit from additional help using Title 1 resources, whether for a two week skill group or a year-long remediation plan. Title I

16. Funding for our Title I program is based on the percentage of free and reduced lunches that our families apply for and receive.  Every application returned goes toward our funding, even if you choose not to participate in the program.  Therefore, it is ESSENTIAL that Franklin families apply for the free and reduced lunch program at our school whether you qualify or not.   Forms are available on the district website. • We have set-up our computer labs in room 6 and room 15 for your convenience tonight to complete the application. Title I

17. At this time, parents can move on to their child’s classroom. • All special area teachers will be located in the Gymnasium. Thank you for coming to Franklin School’s Open House!