Welcome! We are excited to have all our returning and new families as part of our community for the 2021-2022 school year!

When school begins this Weekly Update Newsletter is sent each Friday. It will help keep you in the loop and inform you about the schedule for the week to come, as well as upcoming important dates. As we return to sports, clubs and activities on campus this will be the place to find everything you need to know.

The August Newsletter will have more detail about:

• Hopes and Dreams Conferences
• Back to School Procedures
• Drop off and Pick Up Times
• Ice Cream Social & Info Fair
• Sports

I have the great pleasure of putting this weekly update together and I love showcasing all the exciting learning and creating happening here. If your student has something special to share about their summer, please send a write up and photos to me.

Please feel free to reach out to me or any of the staff emails listed at the end of the newsletter if you have questions. If I do not know the answer, I will find out who does!

Have a great summer!

Heather Black

Development Director / Auction Chairperson

hblack@thefranklin.academy

• Robin Hall Summer Camp "Exploring Professional Careers" Pre-Registered Students
• Wednesday, July 14th 5:30-7:30 Family Bingo & Trivia - All Ages!!
• Friday, July 16th 1:00 - 6:00 Used Uniform / PE Shirt Sale - Markell Hall
• Saturday, July 17th 10:00 - 1:00 Uniform / PE Shirt Sale - Markell Hall
• Saturday, July 17th Grade 5-8 Math 10:00 - 1:00 Drop In - See Below For Details

• Robin Hall Summer Camp "Under The Sea" Pre-Registered Students
• Saturday, July 24th Grade 5-8 Math 10:00 - 1:00 Drop In - See Below For Details

• Robin Hall Summer Camp "In The Garden" Pre-Registered Students
• Saturday, NO MATH this week

• Robin Hall Summer Camp "Zoo Animals" Pre-Registered Students
• Saturday, August 7th Grade 5-8 Math 10:00 - 1:00 Drop In - See Below For Details
• Boy Scouts Camp August 1-5 Contact Sven Gilkey for more information

  sven.gilkey@scouting.org

• Robin Hall Summer Camp "Forest and Fairy" Pre-Registered Students
• Saturday, August 14th Grade 5-8 Math 10:00 - 1:00 Drop In - See Below For Details (Final Summer Math Session)

• Robin Hall Summer Camp "Pirates" Pre-Registered Students
• Saturday, NO MATH

• Sign up Genius will be emailed to you to reserve your conference mid-August.

• Look for More Information mid-August

• Sugar Shack Ice Cream Truck
• Information Tables: Sports, Volunteering, Upcoming Events, Clubs and More!
• Time: After School till 4:30
• Location: Markell Hall

Your family will receive an email from our Head of School in mid-August that will have all of this information. Each preschool-4th grade student will be assigned a classroom teacher while middle school students join a House with a faculty advisor. The advisor is the main point of contact for any questions or concerns throughout the school year for middle school students.

After a summer without a summer math program the math teachers are pleased to have a program this summer. The program will help students who need individual help catching up to grade level as well as students who want to increase their skills. At the beginning of the school year students will be assessed to determine their math grade level and will then be placed in the correct grade level class. All students who have registered for next year may attend at no cost.

We will be meeting on the following Saturdays: June 26, July 10, 17, 24, and August 7, 14. Times will be from 10:00 to 1:00. Breaks will be from 10:45 to 11:00 and 11:45 to 12:00 in which students can play in the gym. Students can attend any number of sessions that they are available.

Also, students can be dropped off or picked up during the break times. Questions? Email Ole Hedahl: ohedahl@thefrankln.academy

Our school is growing more every year and that's because our students, parents, grandparents, and alumni are positively sharing about our community and program. Thanks to all of you for spreading the good news about our school. As a result, please be sure to vote The Franklin Academy for Best Private School and Best Pre-School!

Stephanie Fox our PE Specialist and Athletic Director is excited to announce that we will have the opportunity to compete in the following sports this year!

Cross Country - Aug. 30-Oct. 22nd

Girls Basketball- Oct. 25th- Dec. 10th

Boys Basketball- Nov. 29th- Jan. 28th

Girls Volleyball- Jan. 31st- Mar. 18th

Track - Mar.21st- May 13th

The seasons are approximately 6 weeks long with a time commitment of a couple hours after school M-Th and sometimes Fridays. The August newsletter will contain more information as well as forms for signing up.

COACHES NEEDED!

If you know someone who is interested in coaching, please contact:

Stephanie Fox at sfox@thefranklin.academy

We have over 320 students enrolled for next year. Our school's growth has a lot to do with our families' positive promotion and desire to share the benefits of our program with our greater community. If you know someone interested in learning more about our program or interested in a customized tour, please encourage them to reach out to:

Admissions Director, Natalie Bennett:

nbennett@thefranklin.academy

360.733.1750.ext 1509

All families, students, teachers, and staff are invited to join in our final virtual Bingo and Trivia event next Wednesday, July 14, from 5:30 - 7:00. Join in the live Zoom broadcast with host Aireekah from Glitt3rLyfe.

Registration is FREE - just email pals@thefranklin.academy and we'll send you the link to the ZOOM registration. You'll need to complete the Zoom registration by Wednesday, July 14th at noon so that Aireekah has time to send you the log-in link and your custom bingo card.

Visit the PALS Store to stock up on new polo shirts, used uniforms, PE shirts, and spirit wear will be available at our annual Uniform Sale! The Sale will be at Markell Hall:

Friday, July 16th 1:00 - 6:00

Saturday, July 17th 10:00 - 1:00

Sales are by appointment only - sign up by clicking the button below to reserve your 20-minute shopping time today!

Volunteers needed - can you volunteer for a couple of hours to help with uniform sales? Look for the volunteer sign-up spots. This will count toward your family's 30-hour volunteer hours for next school year!.

If you shop at Amazon.com, this is a great opportunity to raise money for Franklin Academy. Sign up at Amazon Smile and 0.5% of your purchase price will go towards the FA Annual Fund. Here’s how:

1. Go to Amazon Smile
2. In the “pick your own charitable organization” box type in Franklin Preschool
3. Click on the Bellingham Franklin Academy (may still be listed under St. Paul’s Episcopal School through the summer)
4. Very Important! Please make sure whenever you shop on Amazon you go to the Amazon Smile webpage. If you shop on Amazon.com we won’t receive the donation.

Have you seen the new website for the PALS Store?

Check it out by clicking the button below.

Right now you can order adult spirit wear and other spirit items. Starting next month, you'll also be able to order new PE shirts and new uniform polo shirts and pick them up at school. Orders will be fulfilled during the uniform sale. Order spirit wear ahead and pick up when you come in for the uniform sale!

A supportive community with STEM focused education in a safe, small class environment for all grades.

Website: https://thefranklin.academy/
Location: 1509 East Victor Street, Bellingham, WA, USA
Phone: (360) 733-1750
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FranklinAcademyBellingham/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel&eid=ARBJZqnuWM2fzJSJOXO6X6qVO60w_ijnQdCgtmUFYZCSwnd0NO7wI_Jgq5_odVo2A3bLV76Yg91UH5TB

Gretchen Bucsko, Head of School: gbucsko@thefranklin.academy

Dawn Regier, Administrative Assistant, dregier@thefranklin.academy

Rachel Lee, Administrative Assistant, rlee@thefranklin.academy

Natalie Bennett, Admissions Director, nbennett@thefranklin.academy