Lunch Orders:
Don't forget! Lunch Orders are due by the 20th of each month by 5pm.
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2015-2016 School Year Calendar:
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Upcoming Events:
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5/12
Field Trip
1S - Franklin Fire Department
Board of Trustees Meeting
7 - 8 PM
5/13
Grade 5
Community Harvest Project Field Trip
Assembly
4 Oelkers
5/16
Expansion Meeting
for BFCCPS Parents
7 - 9 PM
5/17
7 - 9 PM
5/18
Marching Band Rehearsal
3:20 - 5 PM
5/20
Assembly Kovacs/McSweeney & Latin Awards
9:10 - 10:10
Assembly
5 Bartsch
10:20 - 11:20
Grade 2
Field Trip - MOS
9:15 - 2:30 PM
Grade 3
Field Trip - Forge Hill
9:30 - 10:30
Meet the Authors
Mrs. Jumes' Class
1:45 - 3 PM
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The Yearbook would love to have photos from class events, assemblies, field trips and any special events. Please send your submissions to us by mail at [email protected].
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If you need this document translated, please contact the front office.
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Ben's Buzz:
May 11, 2016
I hope you will join us for an Expansion Update for the BFCCPS Community this coming Monday evening, May 16th from 7-9pm. Babysitting will be available in the Art Room for $10 per family for children ages five and up.
The school calendar is packed full of exciting end of year events such as the French and Latin Awards, our annual Field Day, a PCO Family Movie Night and much more. You'll find important year end dates just below, please be sure to add them to your personal calendars.
Likewise, many of our Grade Seven students are working on their Capstone Projects. You'll find a bevvy of after school activities, donation drives and more in the Capstone Corner section towards the bottom of today's issue.
As a reminder, BFCCPS has an early release scheduled for Thursday, May 19th at noon.
Have a great rest of the week!
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PARCC and MCAS Testing Schedule:
The complete testing schedule is included just below. Please remember that it is important for students to have a good night's sleep prior to testing, and to eat a nice, healthy breakfast the morning of.
Lastly, please be sure to send in a pair of headphones for students to use for their PARCC testing dates which are listed below.
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ELA 1
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ELA 2
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ELA 3
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Math 1
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Math 2
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Math 3
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Math 4
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Science MCAS 1
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Science MCAS 2
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May 9
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May 10
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May 11
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May 11
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May 12
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May 13
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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5
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May 9
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May 10
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May 11
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May 9
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May 10
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May 11
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May 12
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May 17
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May 18
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4
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May 16
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May 17
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May 18
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May 23
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May 23
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May 24
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May 24
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N/A
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3
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May 16
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May 17
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May 18
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May 23
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May 24
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May 25
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May 26
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N/A
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N/A
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Board of Trustees:
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The Board of Trustees is looking for a few talented and conscientious volunteer board members to help lead the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School. We are especially looking for persons with experience in Finance. If you can contribute your time and are interested in exploring this opportunity further, please e-mail Board of Trustees Clerk, Sagar Kamarthi.
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Announcements:
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- French Awards on Friday, May 27th at 9:10 am in the auditorium for students in grades 6, 7 and 8. M. Valéry Freland, the French Consul General in Boston will be here to recognize our medalists.
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The last session of the Magic the Gathering Club will be Friday, May 27th.
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The last session of
Homework Club will be Thursday, June 2nd.
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Fifth Grade Parents are invited to participate in a model French Class with your student! We will do some fun, interactive language activities to simulate what your students do in French class. They will also present their year end oral reports which are amazing! Bienvenue! 5 Bartsch will run from 10:10 to 11 am and 5 Lynch from 11:00 to 11:50.
- On June 6 - 10, the 6 graders will be holding an Epilepsy Foundation clothing drive fundraiser at the school in order to defray the cost of the Quebec field trip next year.
Heifer International our Global Service Partner
 We are thrilled to announce the kickoff of our annual Heifer International Service Project. This is our 10th year working with Heifer, and in that time we have raised over $37,000! If you're not familiar with Heifer, we encourage you to learn more by watching
this short video.
Over the next few weeks Grades K-5 will be participating
Read to Feed, Grade 6 will be writing and selling anthologies, and students in Grades 7 & 8 will compete in
Penny Wars.
Ben's Backyard Bash
Students in grades Five through Eight are invited to attend an outdoor social organized by the Student Council on May 27th from 5-8 pm. Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the events. Please note all tickets must be purchased in advance.
Spirit Week:
The events for
the Student Council SPIRIT
WEEK 2016 have been finalized.
MONDAY, May 30th: NO SCHOOL
TUESDAY, May 31st: TWIN DAY
WEDNESDAY, June 1st: CRAZY HAIR AND SOCK DAY
THURSDAY, June 2nd: CLASS UNITY DAY
FRIDAY, June 3rd: FIELD DAY
Any questions, please email Mr. Velky or Mrs. Kovacs
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The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School is pleased to announce the 2016 Summer Course Offerings! This year's classes are offered by BFCCPS faculty and staff members and Susie Pallis from DramaKids.
Registration forms are due by no later than June 10th.
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| Fine and Performing Arts Week: |
Please note the following:
This year the BFCCPS Art Show
will be held at the Dean Campus Center in the Guidrey Center located on the first floor. Parking is available in the main parking lot off Rt 140 at the Campus Center.
The Spring Concert and Awards Night will be held on June 6th which is
a change from the previously published date.
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The BFCCPS PCO Board needs you!
The PCO is vital to the BFCCPS community. Volunteering and being active in the PCO is an important way to make a significant impact on the school and become involved in the community.
Please send nominations for President, Vice-President, President-Elect and Member-at-Large to
[email protected], elections will take place at the General Meeting;
May 17th at 7pm.
Thank you to everyone that filled out the recent PCO Survey, we appreciate the feedback. Based directly on that feedback we have put together the
proposed budget for the 2016-2017 school year to be voted on during our final meeting this year.
Please review the
PCO Volunteer Interest Form 2016-2017 and add a check to any item that interests you, we'd love to have you join us for any of the listed volunteer opportunities.
 With Spring comes one of the best events of the year at BFCCPS... Teacher Appreciation!
In particular, volunteers are still needed for the International Lunch and the Gift Baskets.
Please note: As the International Lunch falls on a Professional Development Early Release Day, students are welcomed to assist with their parent's volunteer duties.
Yearbook Ads and Yearbook Order Forms are now available and ONLY accepted through early June. Yearbooks must be pre-ordered for delivery in the fall and are available for $20 each. You can honor your child with a personal message in the yearbook for only $5 each.
Save the date for the
PCO Family Movie Night to be held on May 20th from 7:30 to 10 PM. Kids will vote for the movie of their choice and water, popcorn and a sweet treat will be available. More details available
on this flyer.
Please note that all students must be accompanied by a parent, this is not a drop-off activity.
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Hello - This is Stephanie B. and I wanted to thank all the teachers, parents and students who donated toward my Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Walk on May 7th. The event was a big success and the CF Foundation was grateful for the donation. Thanks again for supporting the cause.
Field Hockey Clinic: Adriana N. (7th grade) will be holding a field hockey clinic at BFCCPS fields for her capstone project. This clinic will be open to student students from grades kindergarten to 5th grade. The camp will be $20 for 5 sessions or $5 for one session.The camp begins May 10th and runs through June 7th from 3:30 to 4:30.
Click for more details and an enrollment packet.
Popsicle Sales:
Adrianna N. will be holding a popsicle sale May 9th to May 13th for Grades 3-6 during recess. Popsicles will be $1 each to benefit the Franklin Recreation Department. Vibha K. will be holding also be holding a popsicle sale from May 16th through the 20th for students in grades 3-6 during recess for $1.00 each. All proceeds will be donated to an animal shelter in India which supports strays in need.
 Therapy Dog Meet and Greet: Do you ever get stressed out on a big day like PARCC or MCAS? Make sure to stay "hi" to the Pawsitive Touch Dogs before school in the Courtyard on May 16th from 8 to 9 am. It is scientifically proven that therapy dogs can make you less stressed. This event has been coordinated by Jack B. as part of his Capstone Project. Learn more about Therapy Dogs International here. All the event details on this flyer.
 Joshua R. will be having a
soccer clinic for students in grades 1 and 2 to raise money for the Bellingham Senior Center, as part of his capstone project. The clinic will be supervised by his mother and will run May 26, June 2, and June 9 from 3:3 to 4:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per class.
 Donation Drive: Mythili B. will be holding a donation drive from May 16 through May 26 to benefit Planet Aid. Her Capstone Project is designed to raise awareness for recycling. Please help by donating gently used clothing, donation bins will be available on each floor.
Donation Drive for Bellingham Senior Center:
Josh R. will b
e having a donation drive for the Bellingham Senior center as part of his Capstone Project. He will be collecting unused cards (thank you, get well, sympathy, birthday and holiday cards) shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, mouthwash, soap, hand sanitize, deodorant, tissues, baby wipes insect repellent, sunscreen and band aids. The drive will run May 20 through June 2nd and a bin will be available in the Front Office. Donated items will be used to help the residents to live happier and better lives, and a portion will also be donated to the Bellingham Food Pantry.
 Casey Maeve B. will be holding a drive for 100% cotton fabric, plastic beads and gimp from May 20 through June 10th as part of her Capstone Project to benefit Dress A Girl Around the World. Boxes will be available in near the trophy case. Thank you in advance for any help you can provide.
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eminders from the Front Office:
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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.
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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.
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