Mini Golf Event at Franklin High School
Franklin High School's Connect for Cancer Club is working to raise awareness of all types of cancer and fundraise for various causes. They have an upcoming Mini Golf event at Franklin High School on October 14th. This event is being held in honor of Nick Gaspar, and all of the proceeds will be donated to pediatric cancer research. Please check out their flyer and links!
School Pictures
As shared, school picture packages were sent home with students this week. Class photos should be included with any packages purchased. If you would still like to order, please see the information from Lifetouch below:
ENJOY 10% OFF your order!
CODE: F202310OFF
EXPIRES: May 1, 2024
Picture retakes are scheduled on Thursday, November 2nd. If there are any questions regarding your order, please reach out to Lifetouch directly at 1-800-736-4753.
Help Wanted!
Substitutes needed! Are you a former educator looking to get back into the classroom? Interested in working in schools to see if it's right for you? We need day-to-day substitutes in all schools at all levels! If interested, please apply here and enter Job ID 4423071.
Know anyone amazing? We are seeking enthusiastic, dedicated individuals to work as educational assistants in our GOALS classrooms! Please click below if interested!
Please click this link if interested!
We are also still working to hire a long term substitute special educator. The position will be from the start of the school year until January. Please visit the posting here if you or anyone you know is qualified and interested!
Instructional Technology Newsletter
Curious what elementary students are learning during instructional technology with Mrs. Finley? Please check out the Instructional Technology team's newsletter, linked here!
A Note from Mrs. Hover - Occupational Therapist
“After school restraint collapse” is an emotional and physical release some children experience upon arriving home. After spending the day using their mental and physical energy to follow school routines, they may be low on capacity. Please see the link below for strategies to help students “reboot” and “recharge” their bodies to help them cope with this release and decrease meltdowns.
Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention month! Bullying is different than social conflict in that it is targeted, repeated, intentional, and involves an imbalance of power. Please check out our counselors' information sheet below for more information! Also, Unity Day is Wednesday, October 18. Wear and share ORANGE to send a visible message that no one should ever experience bullying!
Nurses' Notes
IMPORTANT! If you have not already done so, please be sure to fill out an Emergency Form for your child(ren)! This information is an important part of keeping our students safe!
PCC News
Spooky Fall Festival
Spooky Fall Festival - a fun family event on the Jefferson fields - is almost here! Join your friends on October 26, from 4:00-6:00 pm for dancing and games with DJ Mike, a pumpkin carving/decorating contest, costume contest, estimation jars, bake sale, games and more!
A few things to note:
- Pumpkin Contest– Any student is welcome to bring a pumpkin that is already carved or decorated for a chance to win a prize. If you want to keep your pumpkin, make sure to take it home with you that night. The pumpkins must be there by 5:00 to be entered into the contest!
- Costume Contest – Enter to win a prize! There will be a winner selected in each grade as well as an overall “Most Original” and “Best Scariest/Traditional”. All costumes must be school appropriate so please no props. Costume judging starts at 5:00!
- Baked goods will be available to purchase to support the 5th grade celebration!
- Want to help before, after or during the event? Sign up HERE.
- This is not a drop off event. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Boosterthon
Huge thank you to everyone who registered, donated and/or solicited donations. Thanks to you, Jefferson raised over $23,000 this year for field trips and enrichment activities for our students! (And the kids got to participate in a super-fun DanceFit Glow Party!) Thanks also to all of the parent volunteers who helped decorate and oversee the event - we couldn’t do it without you!
Providence Bruins
On Friday, December 15, 7:05 p.m., join your Jefferson friends at the Providence Bruins - and hear the 5th Grade Chorus sing! $24 per person (and kids get a free hat)! Purchase your tickets on-line now at www.ProvidenceBruins.com/Jefferson
Yearbook
Please send pictures to JeffersonLabsYearbook@gmail.com for our yearbook! First day of school pictures, fun candids, mystery reader pictures - send it all! And keep taking/sending throughout the year!
PCC Communications
Before we can share all of our exciting news and events with you via email, we need your permission. Please click HERE to opt in to communications. Your private information WILL NOT be shared, sold, or available to anyone besides the PCC Board and Committee Chairs, as appropriate.
Get Involved!
Speaking of volunteers, Jefferson PCC is completely volunteer-run. In order to continue to offer all of the great events and activities scheduled each year, we need your help. Even if you only have a few minutes each month, there is a way for you to help! We have a variety of fun committees to choose from, so please indicate your interest HERE. The Committee Chair will be in touch via email with more information in the coming weeks.
Stay in Touch!
Feel free to reach out to the PCC at JeffersonPCCFranklin@gmail.com with any questions. Check out our Facebook page (www.Facebook.com/JeffersonPCC) and website (https://sites.google.com/view/franklinjeffersonpcc) to find out about upcoming events and activities!
As many of you know, the PCC, or Parent Communication Council, is a group of parent volunteers that work with the staff and administration of the school to enrich students' educational experience. This is done through fundraisers, events, and activities. The PCC fully funds field trips for every student at Jefferson, holds Book Fairs, hosts Cultural Enrichment Assemblies for the children, and sponsors the Artist in Residence Program each year.
Contact Us
Mrs. Wasik, Principal
Mrs. Murray, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Tolonen, Secretary
Website: https://www.franklinps.net/jefferson-elementary-school
Location: 628 Washington St, Franklin, MA 02038
Phone: (508) 541-2140
Twitter: @JeffersonLabs