Franklin Focus
Week of October 28-November 1, 2019
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Halloween Parade
Will be held indoors
The FES Halloween Parade will be held on Thursday, October 31, at 2:15 p.m. We will be conducting the parade INDOORS this year to help provide additional parking for visitors. Parking will be limited on site for this event as we will be using parking lot areas for the parade route. Please consider carpooling options, parking in a nearby neighborhood, or walking to school if you live close. Please also be sure to obey all posted parking/traffic signs.
The parade will start at 2:15 p.m. and students will do multiple laps around the indoor parade route. If you are coming into school to assist your child with their costume before the parade, please note that you will be allowed into classrooms at 2:00 p.m. Additionally, our AM kindergarten classes will conduct their parade through the hallways at 11:00 a.m.; parents/guardians may come into kindergarten classrooms at 10:45 a.m. to assist with costumes. FES students and staff will line the hallways to enjoy our AM kindergarten parade.
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FES Veterans' Day Program
Franklin will proudly conduct its annual Veterans’ Day Program on Friday, November 8. Due to capacity restrictions in our existing gymnasium, we cannot open this program to the general public this year as we have done in the past. Local veterans and active military are certainly welcome to attend, but the program will otherwise be closed to parents/guardians and the general public. Local veterans/active military personnel should contact the school at 412-366-9663 for more information on this year’s program. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding of the program change this year. We look forward to opening this program to the public again in 2020 after celebrating the grand re-opening of our newly renovated and expanded school building.
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National Drug and Alcohol Prevention Week is October 28 through November 1. At each elementary school, we will participate in a variety of activities, using materials that promote good decision-making. Classroom lessons and messages will focus on helping students understand that they are responsible for making healthy choices in life. Choosing to be alcohol, tobacco, and drug-free is one of the best choices that they can make!
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Celebrating Diversity Day
November 18, 2019
Here at Franklin Elementary School, we are so very fortunate to have such a diverse and talented community. While we embrace our differences every day, we will examine the themes of Tolerance and Diversity more closely during October and November as part of our PAWS Program. As an extension of this program, we are holding “Celebrating Diversity Day” on Monday, November 18. If you are interested in sharing with students on this day,
complete this form by Monday, November 4.
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October 28 – No School (In-Service Day)
October 29-November 1 - Drug & Alcohol Prevention Week
October 31 – FES Halloween Parade, 2:15 p.m.
November 4 – No School (In-Service Day). Parent-Teacher Conferences, 12:00-7:45 p.m.
November 5 – No School (In-Service Day). Parent-Teacher Conferences, 8:00 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
November 8 – PFA Meeting, 9:15 a.m.
November 8 – Veteran's Day Program
November 11 – No School (Veteran's Day/Act 80 Day)
November 12 – School Picture Make-Ups
November 18 – FES Celebrating Diversity Day
November 21 – Franklin Mart (during lunch and recess)
November 18 – FES Celebrating Diversity Day
November 28-December 2 – No School (Thanksgiving Break)
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Update on Redistricting for 2020-2021
At the October 23 Combined School Board meeting, the School Board approved the final redistricting scenario for the 2020-2021 school year. The plan in its entirety can be
viewed on the North Allegheny website.
WHAT’S NEXT?
- Transition information, including the continuation option for students currently in grades 4, 6, and 7 will be sent to all families in November.
- A meeting for parents/guardians regarding transition activities and the continuation option will occur in January.
- Transition activities for students will begin in February.
Visit the redistricting webpage to view transition tips, previous communications from the District, and additional FAQs. North Allegheny appreciates the input and involvement of the community throughout this process.
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Become a Fashion Designer Contest
NA FCCLA FIDM Fashion Club is hosting its first-ever #BecomeAFashionDesigner Contest! This contest is open to all 4th and 5th-grade students in the District. Two designs will be chosen from each elementary school. These designs will then come to life with the help of our high school members and be modeled in our spring fashion show. Please follow the button below for further details and the design template. Be sure to submit your design by November 8!
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NA Foundation Trick-or-Trot
5K Race and 1-Mile Fun Run
Saturday, October 26, 2019
Marshall School Campus
Join us for a fun morning for the whole family! You can walk, run or stroll! There will be a costume contest for kids under 12, a special spooky appearance by the costumed NA Marching Band, along with prizes and treats! Registration includes a high-performance race shirt and a finishing medal.
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Welcome, Neighbors!
Refugee Experience Panel Discussion
Tuesday, October 29, 7-8 p.m.
Marshall Middle School
Project LIT NA and Global Minds are hosting a panel discussion titled “Welcome, Neighbors!” about refugee experiences in the Pittsburgh area on Tuesday, October 29, from 7-8 p.m. at Marshall Middle School. All members of the NA community are welcome to attend the event to hear our neighbors and fellow community members share their stories. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Donations of winter hats, scarves, mittens/gloves, and new and gently used books of all types are being collected to benefit refugee groups throughout the Pittsburgh region.
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SchoolMessenger Test Notification
Evening of Monday, November 4, 2019
In anticipation of the winter months ahead, we will be conducting a District-wide SchoolMessenger test on the evening of Monday, November 4, around 6:00 p.m.
SchoolMessenger is a web-based automated system and is one of the North Allegheny School District’s communication vehicles for the delivery of information to parents/guardians and staff via phone, email, and/or text. Messages may include attendance notifications, school delays or cancellations, information about a serious health-related issue, or a crisis response update.
SchoolMessenger imports information from Tyler SIS Student 360, including your cell, home, and work phone numbers, as well as the email address you use to log into Tyler. If you wish to add additional phone numbers into SchoolMessenger that are not listed in Tyler, or opt-in for text messages and emails, you will need to create a SchoolMessenger account. Accounts created during the 2018-19 school year are still active.
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Missed a Newsletter?
All building newsletters are archived weekly on the North Allegheny website. This designated webpage will be updated with links to the previous week’s newsletters at the beginning of each school week by 11:30 a.m. A link to the archive is accessible on the District’s homepage and on each building’s homepage.
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The North Allegheny School District often receives requests for the distribution of athletics and approved non-profit community organization digital flyers. All requests for community flyers to be included in this newsletter must be submitted via email only at
flyers@northallegheny.org. Flyers will only be posted and removed from the District website on Friday.
Visit our website for details on how to submit flyers.
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Main Office - 412-366-9663
Nurse's Office - 412-366-9663
Counseling Office - 412-366-9663
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