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Message from Superintendent Cruz
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Dear Franklin-McKinley School District Community,
There are so many exciting things happening throughout the Franklin-McKinley School District this time of year! We recently received news from the California Department of Education that College Connection Academy was named a Gold Ribbon School. The Gold Ribbon Awards recognize California schools that have made gains in implementing the academic content and performance standards adopted by the State Board of Education. These include the California Standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics, California English Language Development Standards, and Next Generation Science Standards. Additionally, 7 Franklin-McKinley Schools (College Connection Academy, Franklin Elementary, G. W. Hellyer Elementary, Ramblewood Elementary, Shirakawa (George, Sr.) Elementary, Stonegate Elementary, and Windmill Springs Elementary) have been named to the California Honor Roll by Educational Results Partnership (ERP) and the Campaign for Business and Education Excellence (CBEE).
Click here to read more in English, Spanish and Vietnamese
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FMSD LINKS:
DISTRICT EVENTS
Superintendent's Advisory Committee
Thursday, May 4th, 3:30-5 p.m.
District Service Center
645 Wool Creek Drive
Parent Meeting with the Board of Education
Tuesday, May 9th, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Meadows Elementary
1250 Taper Lane
Board of Education Meeting
Tuesday, May. 9th, 8 p.m.
District Service Center
645 Wool Creek Drive
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Franklin-McKinley in the News
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Despierta Área de la Bahía: Healthy Self-Esteem
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Franklin-McKinley recently participated in the Despierta Area de la Bahia
morning show to talk about the importance of fostering healthy esteem in our children. We shared our caring approach to supporting our students and families, and the resources we offer. Thank you to Parent Sami Arguello, Superintendent Juan Cruz and Social Worker Brenda Salcedo for participating in this important discussion.
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Lairon College Preparatory Students Attend Hackathon
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We are excited to share news about the unique opportunities that await students at Lairon College Prep! Ms. Kathy Smith and Dr. Maria Dehghanfard from Lairon College Preparatory Academy recently took ten 6th - 8th grade girls interested in technology and hacking to the annual Hackaton event. The group of girls who represented Lairon at Hackathon, also known as
Cybergirlz Silicon Valley, is a chapter of the Cyber Patriots program.
“Watching my students here, they are just eating it up, they’re interested in everything that’s going on here, it’s an amazing opportunity for them," stated Kathy Smith.
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Staff and community members are currently revising the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), which details how positions, resources and programs are working together to support student achievement across the district.
By the end of May, a draft of the revised LCAP will be available for public review and feedback. The document and 2017-18 Budget will be presented at a public hearing on June 13, 2017, and brought back on June 27, 2017, for adoption. A Budget Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 24, from 5-6:30 p.m.; the public is welcome to attend.
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School Modernization Projects Update
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On June 7, 2016, Measure H was approved with a 77% yes vote by the San Jose community. The Franklin-McKinley School District will receive $67.4 million in funds through a series of project phases to make necessary upgrades to school facilities.
Phase 1 of projects will begin in the summer of 2017. Some projects scheduled to begin include:
- Franklin School Modernization- This project began in the spring of 2017 and is anticipated to be completed by August 2018.This project includes classroom interior finishes such as light fixture upgrades, paint, new carpeting, cabinetry, and new HVAC units. The school will also receive new wireless internet access points. Click here to read more in English, Spanish and Vietnamese
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Board of Education approves new Transitional Kindergarten Requirements
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Transitional Kindergarten now available to children turning 5 years old between September 2 and May 31!
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On April 25, 2017, the Board of Education approved the expansion of Transitional Kindergarten (TK) age requirements from September 2 through December 2 to now extend to May 31. Children who turn 5 years old between September 2, 2017 and May 31, 2018 now qualify for TK! TK gives our youngest Kindergarten students a head start in instruction and provides them with an opportunity to learn and grow in an environment tailored to meet their academic and social needs.
Very few School Districts offer Transitional Kindergarten for children turning 5 years old beyond December 2 and we are glad to be at the forefront of expanding early learning opportunities for the Franklin-McKinley community.
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Safety Tips: Walking to and from School
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With the change in time and improved weather, we know that more students will be walking to and from school. School safety begins before children arrive at school, and it doesn’t end until they arrive safely back home. We want to share some safety tips that both parents and students should review as they consider walking to and from school.
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New Food Distribution Program
for Families
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When children have access to healthy meals, they are more sociable, have increased attentiveness, and perform better academically. Many families struggle with having enough food each month and we want to help. Franklin-McKinley School District, in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank and the Franklin-McKinley Children's Initiative will begin a new food distribution program at Santee Elementary.
On the fourth Saturday of each month, our food
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FMSD is always looking for potential team members, and we have just launched a search for a new Transportation Supervisor. Please check
EdJoin and also our
LinkedIn page for updated classroom positions and other positions we’re looking to fill, such as Van Driver, para educators, and summer positions.
Additionally, we look for and hire clerical and food service assistant subsitutes year-round. Please come join Team FMSD! #UnitingTalentWithOpportunity
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