The Bridge Newsletter

July, 2023

Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 10th! Franklin Center is hosting the third annual Calmapalooza, a festival of sensory-friendly fun! You won't want to miss the silent disco, live music performances, on-site music therapy, food trucks, activity stations, and more. All are welcome!

When: Sunday, September 10th, 2023 from 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm

Where: 1001 Boone Ave N, Golden Valley, MN 55427

What: A community sensory- friendly event

RSVP Here!

Summer Activity Days

Join us for our August Activity Days! Drop-off is 8:00 am and pick-up is 3:00 pm at Franklin Center.

August 7th: Inventions and Rube Goldberg Machines
August 8th: Space
August 9th: Volcanoes

You can register your student for any of these Activity Days in your Blackbaud Tuition Management account. Select "Purchase Optional Items" from the top menu. August Activity Days are available in the 2023- 2024 Session Year. If you have any questions, please contact Chloe at chloe.herzog@franklinmn.org

Back to School Update

Our Back to School Night will be August 23rd from 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm at Franklin Center. More details to come. We can't wait to see you there!

Camp Franklin

Our Franklin Campers are having a blast this summer! Check out a few pictures of the summer fun:

Registration for 2023 Camp Franklin is now closed!

Franklin Enrichment

Staffing Update

Please welcome Chloe Herzog as our new Enrichment Program Manager! If you have any questions regarding our current summer camps or after-school programming, please contact Chloe at chloe.herzog@franklinmn.org.

Community Outreach

Interested in more activities for your child this summer? Check out the link below for an array of resources in our community.

2023 Community Resources and Opportunities

Wilderness Inquiry Late Summer Trips

Keep the adventure season going! Join Wilderness Inquiry for family adventures and neurodiverse affinity trips this summer. Destinations include the Bayfield Peninsula, Superior Hiking Trail, Isle Royale, and more. These trips connect participants to nature, strengthen social inclusion, and support the health and wellness benefits the outdoors have to offer.

Book Now!

Jackie Fallenstein and

Donna Grubka

PTO Co-Chairs

jackiefallenstein@gmail.com

dgrubka@gmail.com

Kim Snow

Executive Director

kim.snow@franklinmn.org

Kim Strandemo

Academy Principal

kim.strandemo@franklinmn.org