Here's a quick update from the Franklin-McKinley School District

March 23, 2018

e-Newsline

In this Edition:

Message from Superintendent Juan Cruz on School Safety
School Safety Frequently Asked Questions
Budget Update
Building Confidence in English Language Learners
Educare's New Family Engagement Initiative

Message from Superintendent Cruz

Dear Franklin-McKinley Community,

The recent school shooting in Parkland, Florida, has been deeply unsettling for everyone in our community and we would like to reassure you that the District is committed to keeping our schools safe.

At Franklin-McKinley School District, we have policies & procedures in place to ensure safe environments for our students. We have an Emergency Operations Team at the District Office which supports schools during a crisis situation.

Budget Update to the Community

Read the latest on Franklin-McKinley's budget, key dates for the public hearing and adoption. Read More

Upcoming Events

Families Learning Together

March 24, 2018

9:00am-12:00pm

Shirakawa School

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Board of Education Meeting

March 27, 2018

7:00pm

District Service Center

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Franklin-McKinley School District's

Media Corner

Franklin-McKinley School District's latest news coverage includes the one year anniversary of the Rock Springs Flood, the importance of Early Learning, and the Olympics! View Media Stories

School Safety Frequently Asked Questions

Keeping our students and staff safe is always the highest priority for the Franklin-McKinley School District. We are committed to making sure we are following best practices and implementing security measures in a way that is educationally and age appropriate.

Read More Here in English/Vietnamese

Building Confidence in New English Learners

The Franklin-McKinley School District is proud to serve a diverse student population. Our student population is made up of students who speak over 38 languages in addition to English. From all over the world, Vietnam to Mexico and China to the Philippines, new students arrive every year and are embraced by their school communities. There are 3,421 English learners in Franklin-McKinley School District, accounting for 44% of the District’s students. Read More

Educare's New Family Engagement Initiative

To kick off a new family engagement initiative, partner Educare California at Silicon Valley held an Open House event on March 6. The event featured food, games, arts and crafts, resource booths, and a petting zoo! Over 100 families attended, and many caregivers registered for parenting workshops held at Educare. Read More

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