Ben Franklin Halloween Parade
Come join the fun as we have a great parade!
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
2:00 pm for all grades
Click here for details about the parade, a parade map, costume expectations, and much more!
October Updates
October is a busy month at Ben Franklin! Class pictures, trout arriving, new thinker spaces opening, field trips, Fall Fest, the Week of Respect, Socktober, Halloween, and so much more ... Check out a few highlights below:
#bfCharacterisSuper
This year's Character education theme is Character is Super! During the Week of Respect, we focused on this theme through classroom lessons, videos, assemblies, and fun activities. Throughout the school year, we will continue this theme and focus on new pillars of character each month. Keep your eyes on our FB and Twitter pages as well as The Franklin Press - Counselor's Corner for more details!
$601 raised for Hurricane Victims
1 Day $ 1 Dollar Makes a Difference - Through this campaign, we raised $601 for hurricane victims. Thank you so much for your generosity! Check out FB and Twitter for pictures of our kids donating.
$1,622 raised to Fight Cancer
Our Penny War raised $1,622 for those struggling with cancer. The winning class was ????, and as a prize they won extra outdoor fun and a snack! Many thanks to all of you for helping us live out the take care motto!
Altogether our school collected almost 28,000 coins including:
22,744 Pennies
1,679 Nickels
2061 Dimes and
1,415 Quarters
276 $1, $5, $10 and $20 bills
For a GRAND TOTAL of $1,622!!!
Trout in the Classroom
Our Trout in the Classroom experience is in full swing with our school's trout tank in the foyer for easier student access. This project is run by several third grades and benefits the entire school community. Right now we have lots of trout eggs. Next time you are at the school, check out the trout tank!
BF Veterans' Day Ceremony
Know a vet you would like to honor on this day? Email claflamme@ltps.org to let us know.
Then join us and watch our kids sing on November 7 at 10:00 am!
