Franklin Schools SAU #18

We are sharing information about this important event coming up next week. This is open to all adults who have concerns or questions about social media and the risks involved for children. With thanks to our neighbors in Winnisquam for inviting adults from the region to join. No RSVP is needed. This event takes place Thursday October 10th, 2024 at 6:00 - 7:30 PM at Winnisquam Regional Middle School, 76 Winter Street, Tilton, NH 03276

Good Afternoon Franklin Families, This is a quick reminder there will be no school in Franklin tomorrow due to Municipal Elections. Sincerely, Dan LeGallo SAU 18 Superintendent dlegallo@gm.sau18.org

Waltzing Matilda ( aka Tillie) enjoys having the students back in school. #TherapyDog

Good Morning, It's that time of year again if you haven't already submitted your application for free and reduced meals please do so now. As of October 15th if you have not submitted your 2024/2025 application your current eligibility will expire. Please feel free to contact the Food Service Office with any questions at 603-934-7442 or bpetelle@gm.sau18.org. Thank you, Brenda Brenda Petelle Franklin Food Service Director 200 Sanborn St. Franklin, NH 03235 603-934-7442

Good Afternoon, An update to the previous message about bus routes running late. We have communication that due to the paving and construction in the area all bus routes are running late.

Good morning, The phone is down at PSS. To reach the main office please email Ms. Fournier at nfournier@gmail.sau18.org.

Dear Franklin Families, Thank you all for your patience as we settled into our routines with the buses and pickup/dropoff the first week of school. :) It is much appreciated. I am reaching out to remind you that there is no school tomorrow because of the primary election. School will be back in session on Wednesday. Sincerely, Dan LeGallo SAU 18 Superintendent dlegallo@gm.sau18.org (603) 266-9833

Good Morning Franklin Families, Bus # 809 is running late this morning.

Dear Franklin Families, I am excited to welcome our students to the opening of the 2024-2025 school year this coming Tuesday! Our staff has been working very hard to make sure we are ready to hit the ground running when the students return. :) A couple of reminders for our opening week. 1. Bus schedules are posted on the district website at www.sau18.org. 2. It usually takes about a week for arrival and dismissal routines to be taught to our students, especially at the elementary school. Please anticipate some bus delays the first week of school as we teach our students the routines. 3. Please be sure the front office and your child's teacher know how they are getting home for the first day of school. It helps to make things move along smoothly. I can't wait for all the joy, fun and learning to begin next week! As always please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. Sincerely, Dan LeGallo SAU 18 Superintendent dlegallo@gm.sau18.org (603) 266-9833

Paul Smith Elementary School Telephones are back up and running.

The phones are down at Paul Smith Schools. We hope they will be back up by Monday. If you need anything you can try reaching out to the SAU office. (603) 934-3108.

In a culmination of learning during PSS Summer school the teachers and students embraced the spirit of the Olympics! The students used their writing, math, organizational and communication skills to create and host a curb side Parisian cafe. The students and teachers baked and served many yummy French pastries! Patrons paid their bill using Euros. What a great learning experience for PSS students! Well done everyone!

The start of the school year is right around the corner. If you have a student entering kindergarten in September and have not yet finished the registration process in Alma Start please do so as soon as possible. If you need help with this please contact Ms. Fournier at nfournier@gm.sau18.org or 603-934-4144.

Dear Franklin Families, With the impending hot weather we will be shortening the school schedules starting tomorrow for the remainder of the week. The elementary school will dismiss students at 11:00 tomorrow through Friday. The middle school will dismiss students at 12:00 tomorrow through Friday. The high school will dismiss students at 12:15 tomorrow through Friday. I apologize for the inconvenience but do not want students in classrooms in the afternoon when the temperatures reach their peak. I hope the students enjoy the last week of school. Sincerely, Dan LeGallo SAU 18 Superintendent dlegallo@gm.sau18.org 603-266-9833

The newly renamed Franklin PTSO is inviting parents and families to a conversation about improving communication between school and families on June 19th, from 4:00-5:30pm in the Franklin Middle School Library. The Franklin PTSO recognizes that over the past few years communication has improved, although for some families there are still some gaps. This is a solutions based conversation. If you are able to attend or would like to stay informed about future events we might have, please complete this form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_4-APongaK58D9jBbcYYrPbXtr42ZHiM92aiVzbtvtbKOWQ/viewform Questions? Please use the form above to connect with the Franklin PTSO and someone will get back to you.

We are Bravely reimagining student success! We are excited to announce that Franklin Middle School is one of only four teams selected for the 2024-25 Bravely from Next Generation Learning Challenges (NGLC). NGLC awarded us a grant of $12,500 and a year of professional learning for a small team to work on bringing our vision for student success to life. Our team can't do this alone and will create opportunities to invite our community to learn with them and contribute to our common goal—providing the learning experiences and the positive outcomes that our young people need and deserve. Learn more from NGLC's announcement! https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/four-teams-selected-to-reimagine-student-success-with-nglcs-bravely

The Paul Smith ukulele club brought down the house at the New Hampshire Fisher Cats game tonight!!

Dear Franklin Families, Due to the forecast of thunderstorms for tomorrow evening, the Franklin High School graduation will be held in the middle school gymnasium at 6:00 tomorrow.. Seniors should arrive no later than 5:30 in the cafeteria. Sincerely, Dan LeGallo SAU 18 Superintendent dlegallo@gm.sau18.org (603) 266-9833

Good Morning Franklin Families. Bus 806 is running about 20 minutes late this morning. Please be patient.

Dear Franklin Families, I am excited to invite you to our 100th year of Class Day Parades this Thursday commencing promptly at 12:30! The parade route starts at Franklin High School and travels down Central Street to Grevior’s Furniture and turns around and travels back to the high school. Middle school students will travel back to West Bow Street and board buses to return back to the middle school. All other parade participants will end at the high school. All students and staff will be wearing a commemorative t-shirt that will be distributed Thursday morning. We have extra shirts on sale for $20 a piece if you are interested in purchasing one. Please feel free to stop by the SAU if you are interested. As this is the 100th anniversary of the parade we have over 600 alumni participating including a member of the Class of 1948! Thank you to Kathy Fuller for energizing and organizing the alumni. We expect a big crowd so please plan on arriving early to get a great spot for this historic event for the School District and City of Franklin! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Sincerely Dan LeGallo SAU 18 Superintendent dlegallo@gm.sau18.org (603) 266-9833