Fun Franklin Events

Every year our Buddy Classrooms (students in our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classrooms paired with students in our K, 1st, and 2nd grade classrooms) work together to create chalk designs encouraging kindness. It's always a fun, creative, exciting endeavor, and this year was no different. Check out some of the beautiful artwork below.

Kids of all ages drawing colorful chalk designs on the blacktop

playground blacktop full of colorful chalk designs

Once again our PTO Fundraiser Walk-a-Thon was a massive success. Students and families raised well over $13,000, which exceeded our fundraising goal by over $1000. Because of this, Mr. Johnson will need to hold up his end of the deal and spend a night on the Franklin roof! While he isn't physically able to do so at this time, it will definitely happen before this school year is complete. Once the date is decided, additional communication will go out to all our families.

In the meantime, check out some of the incredible photos Mr. Shevy took during this fun-filled family event.

A group of students, mostly wearing purple, some with headbands with purple streamers attached

A group of 5th grade boys and girls, most wearing all orange, smiling brightly

Two smiling girls, dressed in orange, both giving the peace sign

A group shot of many 3rd graders in yellow sitting on the ground, with parents and teachers in the background

A group shot of many 4th graders wearing blue, sitting on the ground, with parents and teachers in the background

A group of first graders, dressed in purple, sitting on the grass with parents and staff members standing in the background

K-2 students running a race versus the mascots

On Friday, October 10, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students from across Mankato Area Public Schools were invited to attend, for free, and MSU Mankato Women's Hockey game. For most of our students, this was the first time they had ever attended a hockey game. The excitement they shared upon their return confirmed this was an enjoyable experience they won't soon forget. Check out some pictures from the outing below.

Your student’s assessment results have been updated in their Student Test Detail in Infinite Campus. New results for DIBELS (K-5), ACCESS, MCA Math, Reading and Science Assessment are available to you through the Parent Portal. Click the link below to learn more...

Franklin Copy of Fall Assessment Results Update

Dear Parent/Guardian, Your student’s assessment results have been updated in their Student Test Detail in Infinite Campus. New results for DIBELS (K-5), ACCESS, MCA Math, Reading and Science Assessment are available to you through the Parent Portal. The results of the new Science Assessment refl...

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Please consider supporting our Franklin PTO, and get a night off from cooking dinner, by visiting the Madison Ave. McDonalds location and having a meal with other Franklin families. Our PTO will make a percentage of the night's proceeds from all meals sold between 4:30 - 7:00 PM on Monday, Oct. 27th. If you'd rather pick up your meal "to-go", that's great, too. Drive-through proceeds are also applied to our fundraising total.

State Statute requires us to share annual notification to families around the digital tools we use to support learning. Please see the link below for more information.

Franklin Copy of MAPS Message Requirements

Beginning of the Year Message for Digital Tools: Mankato Area Public Schools uses a variety of digital tools to support student learning. Technology vendors and software is utilized to support work as we help all students develop the skills necessary to succeed in an ever-changing world. We h...

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Franklin’s Parent Engagement Plan emphasizes the importance of collaboration between parents and educators. We encourage you to participate in our school activities, attend meetings, and provide feedback to help us create a supportive learning environment for your child and all our Franklin Falcons. A copy of the Franklin Parent Engagement Plan is available upon request.

Dates to Remember

Thursday & Friday, Oct. 17 & 18 - NO SCHOOL, Education MN Convention
Tuesday, Oct. 21 - Picture Retakes
Monday, Oct. 27 - PTO Family Meal Night at the Madison Ave. McDonalds

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Walk-a-Thon Walk-a-Thon

MSU Women's Hockey Game MSU Women's Hockey Game

How Can I Access My Child's Assessment Results? How Can I Access My Child's Assessment Results?

When is the Next PTO Franklin Family Restaurant Night? When is the Next PTO Franklin Family Restaurant Night?

Digital Tools Messaging to Families Digital Tools Messaging to Families

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Dates to Remember