Lunch Ordering:
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Lunch orders are due by the 20th of every month. Please
visit this page for instructions.
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7 - 9 PM
Five Guys
Burgers for Bucks
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If you need this document translated, please contact the front office.
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Ben's Buzz:
December 7, 2016
I can not believe it is the first week of December already! This school year is flying by! Please join me in
congratulating
the 6-8th grade students who received a Character in Action award at last week's assembly. We are so proud of the character they are displaying throughout their school day. They are great role models for our younger students.
Over the holiday break you should have received a letter from the Board of Trustees asking for your generous support of our Annual Appeal.
We realize that there are frequent fundraising requests placed on behalf of the school, however this particular request is specifically focused on the BFCCPS technology plan and will fund the purchase of additional Chromebooks, iPads and improved WiFi connectivity. As a non-profit organization your donations are tax deductible.
Weekly drawings will be held each Friday during the month of December, so the earlier you're able to donate, the more chances you will have to win. Congratulations to the Steel Family who won the first raffle, they will enjoy tickets for a family of four to the Franklin Performing Arts Company production of "Humbug."
We don't forget that we have been given TWO Chromebooks
from our generous technology partners - you'll earn a chance at winning one of the Chromebooks for each donation of $100 to the annual appeal. We thank you in advance for your generosity to this year's campaign.
We are working together to make the holidays a little brighter for families in our community. Please don't forget that all Santa Foundation gifts should be delivered to the school no later than THURSDAY, DEC 08, 2016.
Each item needs to be gift wrapped and labeled with the Family #, item and person's gender/age. (ex: FAMILY #117 PRINCESS BARBIE for 3 yr old girl.)
The gifts should be brought into the class and placed in the box labeled SANTA FOUNDATION. If your class list is full but you'd still like to contribute please contact Mrs. Basile,Ms. Fallon or Ms. Martin who would be happy to send a link to a wish list with wishes that have not yet been fulfilled. Thank You!
As a reminder, BFCCPS has an
extended absence policy
which indicates that extended absences for non-medical reasons for more than 10 consecutive school days will not be approved and will result in dis-enrollment from BFCCPS unless caused by exceptional and unavoidable circumstances, such as a natural disaster, serious accident, or other situation deemed exceptional and unavoidable by the HOS.
Have a great rest of the week!
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Enrollment
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If you have students who are eligible for Kindergarten in the 2017-2018 school year it is now time to
place their application for enrollment! Also, if you have students who are currently on the waiting list for grades K-8 you
must reaffirm your desire for enrollment at BFCCPS with a new
application. We also hope that you will tell your friends and neighbors who might have interest in joining us at BFCCPS!
Applications can be
filled out online and hard copies are also available in the front office.
All applications must be received before February 14th by 4pm. Late applications will not be accepted.
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Inclement Weather
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Winter is here! Please be sure to send your students daily with seasonally appropriate outerwear. We will continue to have outdoor courtyard, recess and dismissal whenever possible.
In the event of a weather related closure or delay please note the following:
- If Franklin Public Schools are cancelled or delayed, BFCCPS is usually cancelled or delayed.
- Look or listen for "FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS" on local radio and TV. BFCCPS follows the cancellation and delays of the Franklin Public Schools in most cases.
- We use the notification system through School Brains to notify you by phone and email with information of school cancellations and delays.
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Grades 5 - 8 will hold the annual Social Studies Fair on Friday, December 16th from 1:30 to 2:30 PM. Families are encouraged to attend and see the fruits of their students' labor.
Join the PCO for a fun filled family night of crafting to kick off the holiday season this Friday 12/9 from 6-8pm in the BFCCPS auditorium. We will have plenty of holiday and winter themed crafts to choose from for all age ranges.
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Announcements:
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We are thrilled to announce that the BFCCPS Ski Club is officially a go for this season! We have reached the minimum number of required participants to run the activity, but have room for even more students to sign up. The club is being supervised by Mrs. Kovacs and Ms. Brunelle and offers round trip transportation by bus to Wachusett Mountain on Tuesday afternoons.
Spaces are still available -
Click to download enrollment packet.
The
Great Real Food Campaign, in collaboration with the Hockomock Area YMCA is holding a contest where students are asked to think about the difference between Real Food and the easy-to-reach for, processed treats.
Special posters (8 1/2 x 11) are available in the front office for students to draw, color and use words in an artistic manner to convey this message. The overall winner will get a school visit from the Diary of a Wimpy Kid Author Jeff Kinney. One winner from each school district will win a set of signed Wimpy Kid Books. The winners, along with a parent and school representative, will be invited to a Get Real celebration with local celebrities, including Jeff Kinney, in early April at An Unlikely Story bookstore in Plainville, MA. Please contact
Mrs. Schwab with any questions.
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Patrick D is having a
donation drive for homeless veterans. I chose this topic because Veterans deserve better when they come back from service instead of being out on the street. The donation drive will be held 11/28 - 12/9.
They are looking for: jackets, hats, booths, gloves, pants, wool socks, scarves, ear muffs. Learn more on this flyer.
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Holiday Card Fundraiser
BFCCPS has partnered with Franklin business, Rosie Prints, to offer stylish holiday cards and stationary that gives 15% of your purchase straight to our school.
The cards are easily customized to make the perfect holiday greeting - from number of pictures, colors, greeting text and even paper quality.
It's easy!
Step 2 - Select your card
Step 3 - Customize
Step 4 - Check Out and indicate BFCCPS as the designated fundraiser
Please contact Sarah Mabardy
, with any questions regarding this fundraiser.
 Shop with Scrip is a no-selling fundraiser. You can purchase gift cards from any listed on this form and either give them as gifts or use them for your everyday shopping. These are the same gift cards you can purchase from the retailer. Our wonderful BFCCPS PCO will get the percentage (listed in the percentage column on the form) of the purchased amount to go to our amazing programs and events.
It's simple: You pay face value (the amount listed next to the name of the gift card) and you get the gift card for the exact same amount.
Please make checks payable to BFCCPS PCO and send in your check and order form to Christine Santos via Kidmail Zoe Santos 5B.
If you would like your gift cards the week of 12/19/16 please submit your order form by 12/12/16. Any orders received after 12/12/16 will be honored and gift cards will be distributed in January 2017.
Thank you for your support
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Don't forget! The PCO offers student banking every Thursday morning. If you'd like to receive an enrollment packet please contact Mrs. Jangareddi
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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.
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures:
Please adhere to the posted arrival and dismissal procedures which are posted
here
our website. If you plan on parking on Queen Street to pick up your children, you must park and walk into the courtyard to pick them up. Students may not walk across the playground to Queen Street regardless of their grade level. This is for their own personal safety.
Absence and Dismissal Notification:
If your child will be absent or tardy from school, Please contact Mrs. Tappin at
[email protected]
or at 508-541-3434 x100. Additionally, if you have to make any dismissal changes please email both your child(ren)'s homeroom teacher AND Mrs. Laura Tappin by email at
[email protected]
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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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