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Franklin Elementary School

Franklin Elementary School (FES) has been recognized as the top-ranked public elementary school in Pittsburgh and the #6 in Pennsylvania. With a strong focus on core values, a comprehensive bully prevention program, and a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, FES provides an exemplary education for its students. Stay connected with FES through their website and various communication channels.

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Franklin Elementary School

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  1. Franklin ElementarySchool Curriculum Nights 2017

  2. FES Awards/Recognition • #1 SPP (School Performance Profile) School in Pennsylvania in 2016-17 • Recently recognized by Niche as: • #1 Best Public Elementary School in Pittsburgh • #6 Best Public Elementary School in Pennsylvania • Pennsylvania nominated FES for a National Blue Ribbon School as an Exemplary High Performing School.

  3. Principal ~ Mr. Anderchak (Mr. A) janderchak@northallegheny.org Twitter : @FESTigers Facebook : FES ~ Franklin Elementary

  4. FES Core Values • Do good things for kids. • Meet individual needs. • Foster a sense of community. • Demonstrate a positive attitude, collaborative spirit, and dedicated work ethic. • Get better everyday.

  5. School Counselor ~ Ms. Erica Zinsser CareerLessons Individual Lessons Bully Prevention PAWS Program Support Groups Lunch Bunch Friendship Social Skills F.I.S.H

  6. Bully Prevention Program • Olweus Program • Awareness ~ what is bullying? • Class Meetings • PAWS Program • Bully Prevention Rules: • We will not bully others. • We will help students who are bullied. • We will include students who are left out. • If we know someone is being bullied, we will tell an adult.

  7. PAWS Program • Component of our Bully Prevention Program • Monthly themes (respect, tolerance, courage, etc) • Students are awarded “paws” when they demonstrate an act that reflects the monthly theme. • Paws are then posted on a display for all to see. • At end of each month, one student who earned a paw from each grade level is randomly selected to receive a reward

  8. Parent Faculty Association (PFA) • PFA Executive Board • President: Julie Soose • Co-Vice Presidents: Jamie Lopez & Kelly Ross • Secretary : Kate Pompa • Treasurer: Allyson Sweeney • Communication Coordinator: Jackie Love • Services provided include: • Back to School Picnic • Donuts With Dad/Muffins With Mom • Assemblies • Field Trips • Winter & Spring Parties • Afterschool Programs • Franklin Mart • Donations…Gaga Pit, Promethean Boards, music equipment, etc. • Much, much more…

  9. New FES Staff • Mrs. Kaitlyn Edington ~ Art • Mrs. Dawn Goodman ~ 4C • Ms. Tori Marquardt ~ Hearing Support • Mr. Matt Hreha ~ Positive Behavior Support Specialist

  10. Website & Communication • Headlines & Announcements • PFA • SchoolMessenger • Thursday E-Blast • Code of Conduct/Student Handbook • Forms/Note To School • FES Calendar • Teacher Websites • Homework notification

  11. Volunteer Policy • Volunteer Clearances include: • PA Clearances (Child Abuse & Criminal) are FREE to parents. • FBI Clearance (fingerprints) will cost $27.00 • If you’ve been a resident in PA for 10 or more years, you can sign an affidavit in lieu of the fingerprinting. • Clearances are good for 5 years from the date you received them. • Raptor • All volunteers and visitors must scan their drivers’ license in FES office through Raptor • Scanned info is entered into an NASD database • Raptor runs a check with national sex offender database

  12. Volunteer Opportunities • We welcome parent volunteers (especially in KDG!) • A survey link will be emailed to you on which you can identify the area(s) in which you would like to volunteer (ex. Classroom, Library, Art, etc.)

  13. Food in Classrooms • Due to severe (and at times, life threatening) allergies, no food is permitted in classrooms. • Food is only permitted in Cafeteria, Staff Lounge, Nursing Office, and Office area

  14. Drop-Off and Pick-Up • If dropping off or picking up at normal arrival/dismissal times: • This is facilitated in the rear of the building in the loop near Kindergarten entrance. • For safety purposes, students may only load/unload when vehicles are along the red curb. • Students should exit vehicles from the passenger side. • Please do NOT drop students off in the front lot or along the side lot. • Please obey speed limit (5mph). • Please be mindful of traffic behind you. • We encourage parents to practice/review this process with your child (example: exiting and entering car; fastening seatbelts; opening/closing door).

  15. Drop-Off and Pick-Up (cont)

  16. Attendance • 10 and 18 day absence letters • New state laws • After three (3) unexcused absences: • Letter sent to parents • ESAP referral • Truancy plan must be put in place • After six (6) unexcused absences: • Letter sent to parents • ESAP referral • Truancy plan must be put in place • Referral to community-based attendance program and/or CYF • Tardies • No disciplinary consequence in elementary, but… • Students receive detention in Middle School after multiple tardies.

  17. MTSS • Multi-Tiered System of Support • An evidence based model of instruction that uses data to provide varying levels of instruction to students based on need. • Focus of Year 1 of implementation: • Universal Screener (aimswebPlus) • Administered to ALL students • Administered 3 times per year • Differentiation of instruction to meet ALL students’ learning needs

  18. MTSS

  19. Math Placement • M4 & M3 Math Classes • Follow same NASD curriculum • Utilize same program (GoMath!) • Differentiation (process, product, assessment) • Enrichment & remediation provided • Placement is flexible • Data is collected annually to develop groups • All math classes will follow same NASD curriculum • Math acceleration is available to 4th and 5th grade students that meet the required criteria

  20. Math Placement Criteria, Grades 3-5

  21. Chorus (Grades 4 and 5) • Optional for all 4th and 5th grade students • Information was emailed to families on August 28 • Permission slips needs to be submitted electronically • Those NOT electing to participate in Chorus will be engaged in supplemental teacher-directed activities; they do NOT get a study hall or extra recess.

  22. FOCUS 2020 • 4th and 5th Grade iPad Information • https://goo.gl/uxJQK9

  23. North Allegheny Foundation • Mission is to enhance and enrich the educational experience of North Allegheny students, create vital connections with the wider community in supporting North Allegheny schools, and provide scholarship monies to graduating seniors. • Annual Report is available at northallegheny.org/foundation • Thank you for your support!

  24. Trick or Trot 5K & 1 Mile • Registration includes: • Finisher Medal • Race Shirt • Race Bag • Trick or Treating at event and along course • 5K Timed Race: $25 / 1 Mile Family Fun Run $15 • Awards for school teams, fastest Principal and age division winners. Registration costs increase on October 20th. Register online: northallegheny.org/Foundation

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