Mon. Oct. 19th "A" day
Daily Announcements
Good morning! Welcome back! Today is Monday, October 19th, it is an “A” day.
Please stand for the pledge of allegiance: I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.
Announcements
It’s time for the annual Patriots Pen essay contest. This contest is open to all Ben Franklin students. You can pick up an entry form and all the info from the envelope outside room 114. Completed essays will be returned to Mrs. Rice in room 114 by 4pm on Oct 29.
Attention Builders Club members. An email has been sent to you with a survey. Please complete the survey by the end of the week.
UMOJA: Hey, Wildcats! Have you checked out Umoja yet? Umoja is a great opportunity to build connections, explore your cultural identity, express yourself, and grow as a leader! If you're interested in getting involved, stop by the main office to pick up a parent permission form. Don't miss out on the opportunity to connect, grow, and be part of something great! Let's go, Wildcats!
CIS: We are looking for students who want to help improve school attendance, create fun activities, and make Ben Franklin an even better place to be. This is your chance to share ideas, work with other students, and help make Ben Franklin a place everyone wants to be. This group is student-led, student-focused, and OPEN TO EVERYONE! You don’t need perfect attendance or any special experience—just bring your ideas, your voice, and your willingness to make a difference. This group is lead by our amazing Communities in School's Worker (and licensed social worker), Nicole Justesen!
ABLE GAMES: Remember the excitement of last year's ABLE Games competition at Ben Franklin? We're excited to bring that opportunity back! The 2026 ABLE Games will take place on Friday, November 13, at Butler Machinery Arena in West Fargo, North Dakota. Interested in participating this year? Complete the Google Form to let us know you're interested. The form is only to gauge interest and is not official event registration. Registration details are available online. The deadline for t-shirt is today; event registration closes at the end of October. The cost to participate is $100, and scholarships may be available to help cover the cost. Depending on interest, we'll host an informational meeting next week for everyone who completes the form . We'll share more details, answer questions, and help you learn about the next steps.
Activities Announcements
7th / 8th grade girls basketball starts today in gym 2 right after school. Bring your sports physicals to the office. Sign up was sent to your emails.
Some Good News
Franklin's Finest Efforts: Emily Anderson says Jose Navarro is consistently respectful, kind, and on-task in class. Jose helps create a calm and safe feeling environment just by being there.
Our positive affirmation for today is, got the power to crush any goal. Let’s go.
We are here to help you. If you need something, find the closest adult. Remember We are Ben Franklin, and “We” have the best students and staff in Fargo!