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Ben's Buzz:
February 11, 2015
Dear BFCCPS Community, Throughout the month of March, all students in grades 3-8 will take the PARCC Performance Based Assessment. Teachers and students have been getting ready for the exam in a number of ways. As an example, grades 4-8 have taken two writing assessments (October & January) that mimic Constructed Response PARCC questions. Grades 3 and 4 have been modifying their Reading Street Benchmarks to be more "PARCC-like', in terms of the structure and wording of questions. Teachers in grades 3-8 are having students provide evidence from a text for any claim that they make. Before the test, all tested students will take a tutorial in the test platform and take a practice test during a trial that mimics the testing environment.  This past fall, we held a Parent Pillar night focused on the PARCC Assessment. In case you missed the meeting, or in the event you would like more detailed information, we invite you to visit the following links. You will find answers to frequently asked questions, definitions of common terms relative to the PARCC exam and links to sample tests. PARCC: Expanding Access Sincerely,
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Announcements:
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Safety Reminders: In order to ensure the safety of all students, we ask that you ensure distraction-free driving with the use of hands-free devices if you must make a phone call while on school property. The Queen Street Entrance is a one way path and should be used only to enter the property, please do not exit via the Queen Street Entrance. |
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2015-2016 Enrollment:
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Please remember that you must submit an application for any siblings that you would like to have considered for attendance for the 2015-2016 school year.
Be sure to use the sibling version of the application application which can be completed entirely online. All applications are due by February 17th and must be received no later than 4pm.
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Parent Pillar Night: Please Join Us!
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The BFCCPS Health Office is pleased to announce an upcoming free seminar to be held at The BLACK BOX on March 18th from 7-8:30 PM featuring pediatric allergist Dr. Michael Pistiner. Whether you are a parent, teacher, family member, friend or caregiver of a child with food allergies, we hope you will join us.
The event is open to the community, so we encourage you to invite interested friends and neighbors. However the event is limited to only 200 attendees, so please reserve your space by filling out this form.
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| The 7th and 8th Grade Science Fair has been rescheduled and will be held on Thursday, February 12 from 1-3pm. As always, parents are invited and welcome.
BFCCPS at the Providence Bruins:
 PAC is hosting a family outing to the Providence Bruins at the Dunkin Donuts Center on Sunday, March 22. Please note that ticket orders are due by this Friday, February 13th!
The BFCCPS Chorus will be performing O Canada at the beginning of the game. Tickets are $19. See attached flyer with order form. Contact Sarah Grome at [email protected] with any questions.  Save the Date: Please join Ms. Andrea Wolfe for an Adults Only Fundraiser to be held at the Franklin Art Center
The cost for the event is $35 and you'll leave with a painting for you to take home! Reserve your seat using the signup form is located on this page. |
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 The Spring Basket Raffle Committee needs your help to secure 20 exclusive "WOW!" item donations to recognize the BFCCPS 20th Anniversary!
Please contact [email protected] if you think you may be able to help out with items such as Electronics, Vacation Homes, Golf Outings, Sports Tickets & Memorabilia, Ski Passes, Hotel & Airline Points, Professional Services. THINK BIG and learn more on this flyer.
The Spring Spirit Wear Order Form is now available. Please take a look at the cool new colors! Due to snow days, the deadline has been extended to February 25th.
Please make checks payable to BFCCPS-PCO and contact Rebecca Hagerty with any questions.
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Community Announcements:
| We invite you to review the February Franklin Library Calendar here.
You can contact Jessica Henderson, Franklin's Youth Services Librarian for more details about any of the following events:
Toy Story: Movie screening of this family favorite will be held Saturday, March 7th at 1 PM.
if i stay: Friday, March 27 at 5 PM. This event is open to teens and 'tweens in Grades 6-12. Pizza, soda, and cookies will be served. Please signup at the Circulation Desk. |
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January and February are peak months for influenza, and there are students in our school community who have been diagnosed with influenza. Attached is a link to the CDC's " The Flu: a Guide for Parents." A link to this information is also available on the Health Office webpage.
Please remember to keep your child home from school if (s)he has a fever greater than 100.0 within the last 24 hours, or has vomited within the last 24 hours. If your child is diagnosed with influenza or strep throat, please let the Health Office know.
Also, please remember that hand-washing is an excellent way to help prevent spreading germs and getting sick. For visual confirmation that hand-washing works, check out these petri dishes growing germs from hands pre and then post hand-washing. Notice how many fewer germs grew from the washed hands! |
Reminders from the Front Office:
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Absences: Please call the school office to report any student absence. Leave your child's name, grade, and date. 508-541-3434. If you have a dismissal change, please email your child's teacher and Laura Tappin [email protected] with the details. Thank you. Inclement Weather Procedures: If the Franklin Public Schools are cancelled or delayed, BFCCPS is also usually cancelled or delayed. Please look or listen for "FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS" on local radio and television stations. We will use the Blackboard notification system to provide phone and email updates with regards to cancellations and delays. For expanded information please see this page on the school website. Visitors: All visitors to the school are required to sign in at the Front Office and wear a Visitor's badge. Thank you for your help with this! Parking: Parking is not allowed in marked reserved spots near the schools main entrance. These spots are reserved for the CCD program staff. |
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