Franklin Focus
Week of October 21-25, 2019
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Halloween Parade
The FES Halloween Parade will be held on Thursday, October 31, at 2:15 p.m. There will be limited parking 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.
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School Bus Safety Poster Contest Winners
Congratulations to the following FES students who were identified as winners in the North Allegheny School Bus Safety Poster Contest. They will be honored at a District luncheon on Tuesday, October 22, 2019.
Division 1
1st Place: Nishika Chandupatla
2nd Place: Pavithra Kumar
3rd Place: Brooke Dietrich
Division 2
1st Place: Samhitha Bhonagiri
2nd Place: Vikas Vaders
3rd Place: Angela Tu
Special congratulations to Nishika Chandupatla who has been selected as the 1st Place Winner in her age division in the 2019 Pennsylvania School Bus Safety Poster Contest. She will be recognized at a special awards ceremony at the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg on Wednesday, October 23. Congratulations, Nishika, we are so proud of you!
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Franklin Construction Update
Head to the NA website to get the latest updates on construction at FES!
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Boucek's Battalion Drive
It’s that time of year again! Boucek’s Battalion is officially kicking off its 12th year of supporting our men and women serving overseas. This year the goal for Boucek’s Battalion is to send support to 1,000 soldiers! Last year, we were able to send our gift packages with 7,300 pounds of goodies to soldiers in Japan, Bahrain, Iraq, and other countries.
If you would like to participate in the item collection/drive this year, Boucek’s Battalion has identified specific items for our school. These are lightweight items that Boucek’s Battalion will be packaging and shipping overseas.
Our FES collection is running now through Friday, October 25. Each grade level will have a particular item to donate. Collection boxes will be located outside each homeroom in the hallway.
The following is a list of items being collected should you like to participate:
- Kindergarten: small bottles of baby powder
- 1st Grade: packets of hot chocolate
- 2nd Grade: chewing gum
- 3rd Grade: hand sanitizer
- 4th Grade: drink mixes (boxes of single servings packs; usually 10-12 per box)
- 5th Grade: Slim Jim
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Fall Intramurals
Attention 4th and 5th Grade Families: We will be offering the 2019 Fall Intramurals (Castleball/Dodgeball) with Mr. Kraniou from Tuesday, October 22 through Wednesday, November 20. Game days will take place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in which school is in session, excluding Halloween, and the sessions will be after school from 3:30-4:30 p.m. The schedule of game days will be
posted on Mr. Kraniou’s website, and participants will receive a hard copy of the schedule.
If your child is interested in participating, please
complete the online registration form. There is a $25 participation fee. Checks can be made payable to
North Allegheny School District and must be returned to Mr. Kraniou by Tuesday, October 22. Payment can also be made through PaySchools under “Optional Fees” for “Fall Intramurals”.
We look forward to a great intramurals session!
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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 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.
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Operation Safe Stop
Wednesday, October 23
North Allegheny is partnering with local law enforcement agencies to participate in Operation Safe Stop on Wednesday, October 23.
Operation Safe Stop is a proactive approach to educate the public that passing a stopped school bus is both dangerous and illegal.
Next Wednesday, October 23, the public may see police vehicles following North Allegheny buses in the morning and afternoon. The goal for the officers monitoring from the police car behind the bus is to intervene when they see a motorist violate
Pennsylvania School Bus Stopping Law requirements. Please do not be alarmed by the increased police presence as our local law enforcement partners promote school bus safety to the community.
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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 Transportation Career Open House
If you’re looking to Be The Difference in your community, join North Allegheny School District for the Transportation Career Open House on Thursday, October 24 from 6-8 p.m. Interested candidates will receive a first-hand look at careers with North Allegheny's Transportation Department, along with the opportunity to learn more about our growing team of bus drivers, mechanics, dispatchers, and transportation staff. On-the-spot interviews will be offered to those with valid driver's licenses. Attendees will have the opportunity to sit in the driver’s seat of the buses, learn about the equipment, meet current staff members, and more! Refreshments will be provided.
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Honoring Alumni Achievement...Supporting Student Success.
The Distinguished Alumni Awards are an honor bestowed upon graduates of North Allegheny High School. The award, sponsored by North Allegheny Foundation, recognizes those alumni who have made significant contributions to society or outstanding professional accomplishments.
Nominations will be accepted until October 22, 2019, and will only be accepted through the online nomination process. Awardees will be recognized at the Distinguished Alumni Gala to be held on January 23, 2020.
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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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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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