Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School
 


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Lunch Orders:

  
Don't forget! Lunch Orders are due by the 20th of each month by 5pm.

2015-2016 School Year Calendar:

You can find the 2015-2016 School Year Calendar here. We invite you to take a moment to add all of the closings and early dismissals on your personal calendars. 

Please note: Early Dismissal at Noon on Thursday October 29th
Upcoming Events:

10/20

PCO Open House and General Meeting
7 - 9 PM

10/22

Capstone Information Evening Grade 7
7 - 8 PM

10/23

Academic Assembly
Kindergarten
10:20 AM

Talent Show
6:15 - 8:30

10/27

 Photo Day

10/29

 PCO Froyo Party
12 - 6 PM
Must present coupon
20% of sales benefit the BFCCPS PCO

10/30

Field Trip
Grade 8
Tri-County
8 AM - 1:15 PM

Field Trip
Grade 3
9:30 - 10:30 AM

Pumpkin Stroll
6 - 7:30 PM


If you need this document translated, please contact the front office.


Ben's Buzz:

October 21, 2015

Mrs. Auerr and Mrs. Williams have just returned from an 11 day medical mission in Peru. They traveled with 10 people from their church and three participants from GO InterNational and  partnered with an indigenous missionary, doctor, dentist and interpreters to provide 1,265 patient encounters in medical clinics in remote villages in the Amazon region of Peru. During their service trip they cared for and served food to many children in need in the hills of Lima, Peru. Mrs. Auerr and Mrs. Williams, thank you for your service, and welcome home!

It is that time of year, where the temperatures in New England can be quite unpredictable. Please be sure to send your child with a coat, hat and gloves every day.  The children will continue to have outdoor recess and Physical Education weather permitting. 

I certainly hope we don't need to implement any weather closures in the near future, but please take a moment to review our Inclement Weather procedures here on the BFCCPS website.

Wishing you a wonderful rest of the week!
 
Sincerely,

Heather Zolnowski
Head of School  
Please Join Us!
Capstone Information Evening for 7th grade parents October 22nd 7pm-8pm BFCCPS Auditorium:  Mr. Heater and Mr. Perna will be presenting an overview of the Capstone process, sharing outstanding examples of past projects, and answering any questions you may have.

Both Kindergarten classes will be performing in their first Academic Assembly on Oct 23 at 10:20. Leaves in the Forest of Virtue will be presented to students as well. Parents of students receiving leaves have been notified.
 
  Don't forget!  Early Dismissal at noon on Thursday, October 29th.

Join the BFCCPS PCO for a Froyo Party on Thursday, October 29th from noon - 6pm.  Present this coupon and FroyoWorld will donate 20% of sales to the PCO.
 
First Annual BFCCPS Pumpkin Lighting - Come One, come All! Bring your carved pumpkin to school on Friday October 30 and drop it off in the courtyard. At 6:00 PM come back and see all the pumpkins aglow!  The perfect way to celebrate Halloween Weekend!  Socialize with friends, parents and siblings.

Harlem Wizards will be playing teachers and administrators from the Franklin Public School on Friday, November 13th at 7pm.  The event will benefit the Franklin Education Foundation.

Chaperone Needed:

Students have expressed interest in starting an after school club for Magic the Gathering. The club would meet after school on Fridays from Courtyard to 4:30. 

Please contact Mr. Perna if you are interested and available to chaperone this activity.
School Musical:

It is time for the BFCCPS 2015-2016 MUSICAL!

Audition Date: Monday, November 2nd

 

TIME: 3:20-5:20

 

WHERE: BFCCPS Auditorium

 

WHAT TO DO PRIOR TO AUDITION:
Fill out the attached Audition Sheet and Send it to ATTN: Mr. Benjamin by 10-29-15. Review the Character Breakdown and listen to audition songs posted here. 

 

Bring your best singing voice, acting ability, dance, creativity and let's have FUN!
Save the Date:
The Butter Braids are coming soon!

7th Grade Needs Your HELP- Fundraiser for Quebec Trip - Runs November 12th thru December 1st and orders will be delivered on December 18th.

Encourage your family, friends, and neighbors to order some delicious Butter Braids and some yummy Cookies for the Holidays over the Thanksgiving Break!  All monies raised help to defray the cost of our class trip to Quebec in April.  Any questions, please contact Sue Anne Bell at [email protected]
French Week  - Monday, November 9 through Friday, November 13

The week kicks off with French Breakfast: Enjoy croissant, baguette, confiture et chocolat. There will be a charge of $3 per person and proceeds will go towards the Quebec trip.

Tuesday students in Grade 5 & 6 will participate in the French Fair from 10:15 - 11:30.  Come learn about French Regions, Symbols and Landmarks of France!

Thursday will feature Déjeuner for students in Grades 5 - 8. Extended lunch will be held in the auditorium and grades 6, 7, and 8 will perform.

Friday we will have two performances from José Vachon in the morning, and in the afternoon we will enjoy the  Bataille des Bistros (Battle of the bistros) where the BFCCPS Faculty will compete against our Grade 8 students. 

 
 Parent Community Organization:

This year's PCO Fall Photo Day will be held on October 27th, you can find the specific times that your students will visit the event here on the school calendar. Even if you don't plan to place an order, all students will have their photos taken for their school records and Student ID.  The PCO will need parent volunteers during the day please visit the Helper Signup Form if you can help out.  

Banking will run every Thursday in the library so don't forget to send your children in with their deposits.  We are currently looking for volunteers to help with banking.  If you are able to help please contact Heidi Winiker or Pushpa Jangareddi.

We are collecting Box Tops for Education again this year.  Each box top is worth ten cents.  The money we earn from this program goes to help the Fine and Performing Arts program here at BFCCPS.  Please clip the box top, including the expiration date. (Expired Box Tops or ones missing dates are not accepted.)  Put them all in a bag or envelope, mark it with grade and homeroom teacher's name, and send it to school. The homeroom that collects the most box tops by April will win a prize. 
 
Capstone Corner:

Several of our 8th Grade students are holding fundraising drives and raffles over the next few weeks.  We hope that you'll take a moment to review the upcoming projects and perhaps select a few that resonate with your family. 


Our 8th Graders thank you in advance for your support, you'll find lists of needed items, raffle ticket prizes and more on the Capstone Corner Blog.
  • A jar will be filled with shells and displayed in the office from October 5 through October 23rd for Max O's capstone project to save the Coral Reefs. For 50 cents you can make a guess as to how may there are and enter to win a great reef gift basket.
  • Shoyaib S. is having a drive to collect non-perishable food and gently used/new clothing for the Medway House. Donation bins will be available beginning on October 5th. Learn more about the needed items on this flyer.
  • Leanne J. will hold an eyeglasses drive to benefit the Bellingham Lions Club from October 13 through October 23rd.
  • Bracelet Sale Week of 10/19-10/23 to Benefit Forever Home Rescue New England for Rachel G's Capstone Project. You'll find prices and more details on this flyer.
  • Did you know the Franklin Public Library is your Window to the World?   Laura M.'s Capstone Project . Come to the Library on Thursday, October 22, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm and sign up for your own library card. Did you know with your library card you have access to a world of digital books, magazines, movies, and sample entrance exams for private High Schools? Please visit the Franklin Public Library on October 22, for some pizza and cake and come see a demonstration on how to explore your own personal digital world with your library card!  I have mine do you? Learn more upcoming events at the Franklin Public Library Here. 
  • Madelyn W. will be holding a donation drive for new/used softball equipment for her Capstone project. Donations of gloves, facemasks, softballs and helmets are welcome.  The donation bins will be located in Mr. Callahan's room from October 19th through October 23rd.
  • Alana P. will be hosting a Talent Show for fifth through eighth grade on October 23rd.  The grand prize will be a 200 dollar scholarship to the Franklin School of Performing Arts.  Please help by signing up to participate in the talent show in the front office or come see the show with your whole family for 5 dollars.  Thank you so much in advance.
  • Bridget J. will be holding an electronic recycling day on October 24th from 8 am to 1pm at 600 Central Street in Holliston. She will use her proceeds to create care packages for soldiers. You can  
  • Saket G. will be focusing on homelessness for his Capstone Project and will be holding a canned food drive from October 26 through November 4th.
  • Justin F. will be hosting a Linen Drive to benefit My Brother's Keeper. This organization helps people in poverty by collecting furniture, food and other home goods.  He is collecting linens in a purple bin next to the trophy case in the modular. You will find a purple bin next to the trophy case between 10/26 and 10/30. Learn more about My Brother's Keeper and the needs for Justin's Linen Drive on this flyer.
  • Join John D. at the Medway Cafe, in support of the Medway Village Church Food Pantry for a dine out event on Monday & Tuesday, October 26 & 27, 2015 for either Lunch or Dinner, valid for both dine in, or take out.  You must print and present this  certificate at the time of payment to have 10% of your check's value, excluding tax and tip, donated to the Medway Village Church Food Pantry. A bin for donations will also be available at the event, please see this post on the Capstone Corner blog for a list of needed items. 
  • Josh A. is raising awareness and donations for diabetes. He chose diabetes because his grandmother has diabetes type two, and I would like to see a cure.  You can visit his fundraising page here for more details.
R eminders from the Front Office:
 
Visitors: All visitors to the school are required to sign in at the Front Office and wear a Visitor's badge. Visitors must be escorted at all times.  Thank you for your help with this!
 
Parking & Parking Lot Safety:

Parking is not allowed in marked reserved spots near the schools main entrance. These spots are reserved for the CCD program staff.

Please adhere to the posted arrival and dismissal procedures which are posted here our website.   

For the safety of all students, we ask that all parents practice distraction free driving at all times while on the premises. Therefore, if you must place a phone call while on the property, we ask that you use hands free devices at all times. 
 
To submit events for the School Calendar or to place building space requests please fill out a Blue Sheet in the front office and submit to the Assistant Head of School, Joe Perna. 

To submit content to the Buzz for publication, please email Joanne Basile with your 2-3 sentence blurb by no later than Monday at noon for publication in that Wednesday's issue.