Franklin Elementary

4th graders worked in the STEM room with Mrs. Byriel today. Their task was to create a communication tool for someone who has lost the ability to communicate. There was lots of great thinking and problem solving and some really creative designs!

One more Kid of Character picture from last week!

2nd grade parents: Heartland AEA will be doing hearing screenings on all of our 2nd grade students on Friday, April 8. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Congratulations to our students who received Kid of Character certificates at lunch on Friday! 🍦❤️💚

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It is time to sign up for 5th grade orchestra, choir, or band! The middle school music teachers will be at Franklin elementary during conferences to help 4th grade students sign up for their choice of music in middle school. Stop by and meet the teachers, ask questions, and try out the instruments! If you are unable to make it, you can sign up online at tinyurl.com/bmsmusicsignup. See attached flier for more information

Reminder: Today is an early release. Students will be dismissed at 1:25.

Franklin parents: Sorry for the confusing information regarding the grade level showcase nights in March. 🤦🏼‍♂️ Here are the correct dates along with some other information: Grade level showcase nights are coming up at the end of March! The showcase runs from 6-7:30 each night and concerts will begin at 6:30 for each grade level. 4th grade is Monday, March 28 3rd grade is Tuesday, March 29 2nd grade is Thursday, March 31

A few more pictures of our 3rd graders working hard with The Numeracy Project.

3rd grade working hard on building their numeracy skills this morning! They’re using a program called The Numeracy Project.

Congratulations to our students who received Kid of Character certificates at lunch today!

* Boone CSD Receives STEM BEST® H.D. Program Award* BCSD was announced as a grant winner for the Iowa Governor's STEM Council STEM BEST HD Model. We will be working with local partners in advanced manufacturing to create and expand courses and projects for Boone Middle and High School students to learn about related careers *See the press release below* https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b98jhLSJuxB3VLlPnCa-LryarLzGJVlgHGE-5k7pJnA/edit?usp=drivesdk

Big thanks to the American Legion for dropping off cookies to show their support for our teachers! We’re so appreciative for our community support! 💚❤️

Due to weather and road conditions, Boone Schools are closed today. Tuesday, February 22.

Due to weather/road conditions, we have a 2 hour delay today. School will start at 10:15 at Franklin. Breakfast will not be served today. Tuesday, February 22.

Boone Schools will have a two hour late start Tuesday, February 22nd. No AM Preschool or breakfast.

Congratulations to our students who received Kid of Character certificates at lunch on Friday! 💚❤️

REMINDER: Monday is a professional day for teachers. Students will not have school that day.

Franklin families! Our STEAM Engine fundraiser will soon be coming to an end, so please log back into your personal donation page and be sure your child has reached the goal you helped them set using the link below. Every dollar raised makes a difference at our school. www.stepitupkids.com/FranklinES50036 Please turn in any cash & check donations by Monday, February 21st. All online donations are automatically added to any cash and checks collected. Thanks for supporting our Boone Elementary PTO!

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