Please remember that Wednesday, October 28 will be an “asynchronous day” for students. Teachers will conduct a brief check-in with students at 9 a.m. to take attendance and review the plans for the day. After that, students will work asynchronously for the remainder of the day.

We are excited to welcome students back to a traditional 5-day instructional model at FES. All students who have selected the “in-person” instructional model will begin attending school everyday effective Wednesday, November 4.

We are happy to announce the Franklin WILL conduct our annual Halloween Parade this year. Actually, we will conduct two parades this year: one for each cohort of students. Parades this year will be held INDOORS and will be closed to the public. Absolutely no visitors/guests will be permitted to attend this year’s parades. The parades will be for students and staff only.

The parade for students in Cohort 1 (ATTITUDE) will be held on Tuesday, October 27.

The parade for students in Cohort 2 (MINDSET) will be held on Friday, October 30.

We are asking that students wear their costumes to school for the entire day so that staff does not have to assist students with getting dressed for the parade. As such, please plan students’ costumes accordingly knowing that students will be wearing them for the entire school day. Students will still be required to wear proper face coverings (mask or shield) while in costume on parade day. Please be reminded that weapons and look-alike weapons are not permitted as accessories for costumes.

The FES Scholastic Book Fair has been rescheduled. We will now conduct the Book Fair ONLINE ONLY from November 9-22. All books purchased will be shipped directly to your homes.

Help local families in need by donating Thanksgiving food to the North Hills Community Outreach. Donation boxes will be located in the entrances of FES from Monday, October 26 through Friday, November 6.

Suggested items include:

The PFA Community Service Committee thanks you in advance for your generosity and donations during this high time of need! Contact Katrina Brown at katlutzbrown@gmail.com with any questions.

North Allegheny elementary schools will celebrate National Drug and Alcohol Prevention Week October 26-30. At each elementary school, we will participate in a variety of activities, using materials that promote good decision-making. Presentations 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!

Enjoy the following at-home activities from the Red Ribbon Campaign website:

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.