Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School
 


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Don't forget! Lunch Orders are due by the 20th of each month by 5pm.


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Ben's Buzz:

September 9, 2015

We are enjoying a great second week of school.  While the temperatures have been warmer than usual, the students are all staying as cool as possible!  Please remember to send your students to school with water each day.  Students are encouraged to refill their water bottles periodically throughout the day.  We also have stocked each of the classrooms with extra water bottles if needed!  I am hopeful that the heat will break soon, and fall weather will soon be on its way!

Our 6th graders left this morning for 3 days at Nature's Classroom in Yarmouthport, MA.  They are excited to spend three days in exploration and team building activities.  Are you interested in following their escapades?  Pictures and updates will be tweeted using the hashtags #bfccpsnc15 

Several issues of Ben's Buzz have been published over the last few weeks of summer with lots of information on arrival and dismissal, morning care, the opening week schedule and much, much more. You can find back issues here for easy reference.
  
Sincerely,

Heather Zolnowski
Head of School  
Spirit Wear Now Available Online:

This year, the BFCCPS Spirit Wear will be available online! The online store is already open and will only be available through Friday, Sept 11th, no late orders will be accepted so plan accordingly. 

Don't miss out on the new BFCCPS Pajama Pants which are a fundraiser for the upcoming Grade 7 trip to Quebec.

Click here to order!




Please Join Us!

Please save the date for the Curriculum night for Grades K-4.  It will be held on September 24th from 6:30 to 9 PM.  Babysitting will be available in the Art Room for children aged 5 and up.  It will be $10 per family and the proceeds will benefit the upcoming Grade 7 Trip to Quebec.

Please save the date for curriculum night for Grades 5-8.  It will be held from 6:30 to 9 PM on September 17th.  Babysitting will be available in the Art Room for children aged 5 and up.  It will be $10 per family and the proceeds will benefit the upcoming Grade 7 Trip to Quebec.

The first meeting of the BFCCPS Board of Trustees will be held on Thursday, September 10th in the school library. The agenda for the evening is embedded into the Calendar Event on the school website.

The Special Education Parent Advisory Council invites you to meet the BFCCPS Special Education Staff over coffee in the BFCCPS Cafeteria, on September 16 at 9am.
Web Tool Use Permission Slip Now Due:
 

If you have not already completed the Web Tool Use Permission Slip that was sent home last week, please download and print the form once for each of your students. 
Room Parents Needed:

Room parents are still needed for Grades 5, 7, and 8.  We will have a Room Parent meeting on September 22nd from 9:10 to 10am to discuss responsibilities and procedures. Some of these responsibilities may include: 3 to 4 meetings per year, help with PCO events, photocopying for teachers, planning classroom events for teachers, and any other help that the teacher may need. Please contact Deb Schwab with any questions.

Sign Up Here!

 Before and After School Activities:

Drama Kids is offering FREE trial classes on September 15th and 22nd from 3:15 to 4:30 at the Red Brick School. Classes will begin on September 29th. You will find all the details on this flyer. Note:

You must register for the Free Classes for your child to be dismissed to the program.  For more information contact Susie at Drama Kids here.
 
Attention Parents:

Beginning this year participation in BFCCPS extracurricular activities requires compliance with State regulations around concussion awareness and reporting.

The requirements are outlined in the the Extracurricular Athletic Activity Registration form attached to this weeks Intramural Lacrosse and Before School Tennis flyers. It will also be attached to all future athletic activity signups. If you have any questions please contact the Assistant Head of School, Joe Perna [email protected]. 
 
Students in Grades 5-8 are invited to join Coach Callahan for the first season of Intramural Lacrosse!  You'll find more details on this flyer , the season begins with a quick informational meeting on September 16th. Please submit the Lacrosse Extracurricular Athletic Activity Registration form. 

BFCCPS is offering a 6 Week Morning Tennis Program that will be held on Thursdays from October 1 through November 5th from 7:35 - 8:45 am in the BFCCPS Courtyard. The program is open to students in Grades 1-3 and there will be a $60 program fee. More details are available on this flyer. Please submit the 

Homework Club will begin the week of September 14th.  The center is for students who would like support or need questions answered and/or assistance in order to complete homework and projects. Please register for Grades 3 & 4 using this form and for Grades 5 - 8 using this form.  You can contact Mrs. Fairbanks for any questions regarding the Homework Club. 
 Parent Community Organization:

The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School Parent Community Organization (PCO) is an all-volunteer parent organization that supports our school by organizing and funding educational and social programs that enrich student experiences and foster a sense of community among all families and staff.

We look forward to seeing you at our meetings this year! Every parent is automatically a member of our PCO. Please visit the online form to indicate any volunteer opportunities that interest you. We'd love to have you join us wherever you might be able to help out!

You can also follow the BFCCPS PCO on Facebook


 Please save the date for the Annual PCO Ice Cream Social to be held on Friday, September 18th from 6 - 7:30 PM.  Frozen Treats will be provided courtesy of our good friends at TC Scoops! We hope to see you there!


The first PCO sponsored Arts Enrichment Family Night is scheduled for Thursday, October 1, 6:30 - 7:30 PM. Ms. Money and the Coins will present for ALL grade levels K-8. Representatives from the BFCCPS School Banking program will be on hand as well. ALL families are encouraged and welcome to attend the performance in the O'Malley Auditorium. For more info please see:
Capstone Corner:

As part of his Capstone Project, Francisco C. is hosting a walk-a-thon on the Franklin Town Common on Saturday, September 19th from 10 am - 12 pm. The walk-a-thon supports Walk 4 Wells by Plan International. Learn more and register here.

2015-2016 School Year Calendar:

You can find the 2015-2016 School Year Calendar here. We invite you to take a moment to add all of the closings and early dismissals on your personal calendars. 

Building Operations:
The school facility was constructed during an era that used materials that contain asbestos. These materials are still in place in some areas of the building.

BFCCPS maintains an Asbestos Management Plan and undergoes regular inspections to ensure the safety of the facility. The Asbestos Management Plan is available for parent review at request in the main office of the school.   The letter that certifies our 3 year inspection is attached here, the building will be inspected again in the Spring of 2016.

R eminders from the Front Office:
 

Visitors: All visitors to the school are required to sign in at the Front Office and wear a Visitor's badge. Visitors must be escorted at all times.  Thank you for your help with this!

 

Parking & Parking Lot Safety:


Parking is not allowed in marked reserved spots near the schools main entrance. These spots are reserved for the CCD program staff.

Please adhere to the posted arrival and dismissal procedures which are posted here our website.