STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK

I am so excited about our  new Strategic Framework and all that we have set out to do this school year and in the next phase of MMSD. Excellence. Belonging. Racial Equity and Social Justice. Voice. Focus. Creativity. These are our core values. And as you know, we are making an explicit commitment to Black Excellence.   

Jen Cheatham

FRANKLIN'S DROP OFF & PICK UP PROCEDURES

A.M.

Drop off begins at 7:30 each morning. Please do not drop off  in the bus drop off lane. This is the entire length of our painted yellow line on the sidewalk.  We need this space for our 7 buses.  You must drop off before or after the "No Parking" zone signs on Lakeside Street.  You may park on the opposite side of the street and use the CROSSWALKS to safely cross busy Lakeside Street.  Walking between the buses is extremely dangerous and is not a good model for our students. Please do not do this.  When dropping off on Potter Street in the mornings, please limit the time your car is parked there. As a courtesy to staff, the parking lot at Franklin is very small so often times staff have to park very far away.

The back parking lot is for MMSD staff only and the parking lot is not a place to drive through for student drop off.

P.M.

Parking CANNOT occur for the entire length of our painted yellow line on the sidewalk .  We need the entire space for our 7 buses.  You must park before or after the "No Parking" zone on Lakeside Street.  You may park on the opposite side of the street and use the CROSSWALKS to safely cross busy Lakeside Street.  Walking between the buses is extremely dangerous and is not a good model for our students.

Thank you so much for your cooperation in keeping all of our students and families safe as well as allowing for our buses to arrive and depart on time.

DOGS:

Dear Franklin Families -  Tails will be wagging! Franklin will be welcoming certified therapy dog visits this year to support students with academic and social/emotional growth. The dogs and their trainers have passed standards of temperament and health, as well as specific training and experience to be certified and welcomed into the schools.  If your child or child's classroom has been identified to be in close contact with the therapy dog, you will receive additional information and a request for parent permission for your child to participate. We understand that there may be some children at Franklin who have allergies or have fear of dogs. Before our visits begin, we want to hear from you if you have any concerns and we will ensure that everyone stays healthy and feels safe. If there are concerns, please contact Sylla Zarov, principal, at [email protected]  or Cindy Lovell, our school nurse at [email protected] . Thank you, Karin Strickon Occupational Therapist Franklin Elementary

DOORS DURING THE DAY :

The main entrance to Franklin is Door #1 facing Lakeside Street, closest to the playground.  All other doors should be locked and shut during the day.  Please enter at Door #1, then press the  buzzer to the office for entrance.  All students coming/going for appointments and tardy students need to be checked in/out in the office.  Thank you for help keeping our building safe and secure!

SAME-DAY CHANGE OF PLANS

Please note: If you need to inform school about a change of plans in your child's transportation for the same day, it is crucial that you call the office, 204-2292 and talk to someone in person about this change. Our teachers do not always have the opportunity to check their email during the school day.  

Here at Franklin

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All are welcome

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All are safe

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All are loved

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