January 15, 2021
Before winter break, Mr. Harrod, Randall's music teacher, asked each of his students to record themselves singing the song, "Give Light."

According to Mr. Harrod, "The lyrics of the song were inspired by the words of the late, great civil rights leader Ella Baker (https://ellabakercenter.org/who-was-ella-baker/). She famously said, 'give light and people will find the way.' Ella Baker helped inspire generations of Americans to get involved in the civil rights movement."

Since students can't sing together in person right now, Mr. Harrod took each student's separate audio track and layered them into one beautiful, virtual choir.

As Mr. Harrod says, "At a time when there seems to be so much darkness out there, remember how important it is to Give Light."
Save the Date: 2021 Virtual Glow Ball
A falcon and a raccoon dancing under a disco ball.
The Glow Ball will take place on Saturday, January 23rd!

Franklin's dance - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Randall's dance - 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

There will be a Waiting Room available for participants prior to and between the events. Please have your student's name and school on their zoom profile so we have ease and recognition as we let students in. Families and students are welcome to attend both dances. Here is the link to join the zoom dance.
January Equity and Inclusion
Meeting and Discussion
Happy 2021! Our January Equity and Inclusion Discussion will focus on the series Seeing White on the podcast Scene on Radio. https://www.sceneonradio.org/seeing-white/

The series is 14 episodes from the 2nd season, circa 2017. The episodes range from 14 to 63 minutes. We welcome you to start at the beginning and get as far as you are able. We'll discuss whatever comes up for us from what we've heard. As always, it will be a casual discussion and you are invited to come no matter how far you do or don't get in the podcast (even if you don't start it).

Podcasts not your thing? You can download a transcript of each episode from the website. 

Hope to see you there!

Meeting and Discussion
Tuesday January 26th; Zoom - see below
6:30 PM Meeting - E & I business - all welcome
7:00 PM Discussion - Seeing White
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November 2020 Thanksgiving Basket Drive
THANKS to all of you that contributed to the virtual food drive that Franklin sponsored.

We raised $890. That is a whole lot of turkey! Thanks to everyone for supporting their community during this particularly difficult year.
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