Franklin Family News

April

How are you spending your Spring Break?

Although spring break will not involve traveling, there are several fun things you can do from home. Why not float down the Colorado River on a rafting trip or take a hike into the Grand Canyon. Enjoy the beauty of the Sistine Chapel and travel through Italy. Take a trip to the San Diego Zoo and see the penguins, pandas and polar bears or explore museums throughout the world. Still need ideas? Check out these spring break activities and fun ideas.

Just because you are stuck at home, doesn't mean you can't have some fun. So camp out in the living room, cook your favorite recipe, watch a movie and connect with family and friends.

We Miss Our Franklin Students

Check-out our Virtual Parade from all of the Franklin Borough staff. To Franklin With Love

Shout-out to Mrs. Ryder for putting together the movie.

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Remote Learning Plan

Your child's Remote Learning Plan can be found on our website District Remote Learning Plan

Be sure to check the plan daily and contact your child's teacher with questions.

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Morning FUN!

We will continue our Morning Announcements after break. Check your email or the Remote Learning page daily to learn about school events and see pictures of our Franklin Borough Families.

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Missing Work

Please check with your child's teachers for any missing work. We are here to help if your child is having difficulty with their Remote Learning Plan.

TransOptions Bookmark Contest for Grades K-5

Entries for the TransOptions Bookmark Contest are due Friday April 17th. Be sure to send in your bookmark to win.

Thinking About What To Do This Summer?

Check out our Franklin Borough Camp Invention. Visit Camp Invention to register and use the promo code sum25 to save $25 until May 12!

Talking to Children About the Coronavirus

Having trouble talking to your child about the Coronavirus? Try these resources:

Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus

Helping Children Cope With Changes Resulting From COVID-19

How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus

How to talk to children about the coronavirus - Harvard Health Blog

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School Hours

The school is open on Mondays and Wednesdays. If you need a Chromebook, please email Mr. Giacchi jrgiacchi@fboe.org for pick-up from 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Breakfast/Lunch pick-up is from 12:00 - 1:00. Please call or email if you have any questions.

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Want to Know More About What Your Child is Doing Online?

Not sure if that book, TV show, movie, App or website is age appropriate for your child? Check out Common Sense Media: Age-Based Media Reviews for Families. Learn more about parental controls and find guides to Fortnite, Youtube, Snapchat, TikTok and more.

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Sussex County Library: Franklin Branch

If you have not already signed up for a Sussex County Library Card, click here Get a Library Card. The library has a wealth of resources for kids and adults.

Managing Stress

Social distancing because of Coronavirus (COVID-19) is the best thing we can do right now to decrease the risk of spreading the virus in our communities. But social distancing and self-isolation can be really stressful. See below for some resources to lower stress during this time of uncertainty.

Managing stress during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

Mindfulness Meditation Activities for Families, Moms & Kids

Yoga and wellness Resources

https://kirawilley.com/free-mm : Songs for kids

Free virtual therapy services Click here

We Are Here To Help

Our staff and administration are available if you need help with your child's learning or community resources Sussex County, NJ COVID-19 Resource Guide.

We are all in this together!

Wishing You All Health and Wellness,

Dr. Vallacchi

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The Franklin Borough School

For more information visit our website, or like us on Facebook.

Website: www.fboe.org
Location: 50 Washington Ave Franklin, NJ 07416
Phone: 973- 827-9775
Facebook: facebook.com/franklin-bourough-school

Franklin Family News

April

How are you spending your Spring Break?

We Miss Our Franklin Students

Remote Learning Plan

Morning FUN!

Missing Work

TransOptions Bookmark Contest for Grades K-5

Thinking About What To Do This Summer?

Talking to Children About the Coronavirus

School Hours

Want to Know More About What Your Child is Doing Online?

Sussex County Library: Franklin Branch

Managing Stress

We Are Here To Help

The Franklin Borough School

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