Paul Smith Elementary

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Mrs. Gregg's third graders are officially published authors. After learning about the Iditarod for the month of March they worked on a piece of writing to show what they learned.

On Monday the third graders were visited by Jeremy Woodward, who talked to them about the importance of perseverance, hard work, and trying our very best in all things. Jeremy has survived two open heart surgeries, is a two-time Ironman, and has run the Boston Marathon for Tedy's Team multiple times. The third graders really enjoyed hearing his story and I think they really understood the message he was trying to convey.

Dear Franklin Families, I am reaching out to let you know that we will be implementing a new technology protocol starting tomorrow in the school district. We have noticed students logging onto their computers late at night (after 11 PM) trying to access non-educational sites. As a deterrent, we will be shutting down computer access from 11PM to 6AM starting tomorrow. The hope is that this will assist families in limiting the amount of screen time for our students as well as reinforcing good sleep habits. As always feel free to reach out with feedback or any questions. Sincerely, Dan LeGallo SAU 18 Superintendent

"Lunch with a Hero" continues to be a big success at PSS! Thank you to members of the Franklin PD for spending time with our kids!

Members of Pack 61 donated a new United States flag and a New Hampshire state flag to Paul Smith School! Thank you to all the members of Pack 61 for making this possible.

Good Afternoon, This is a message from the Superintendent's Office at S.A.U. 18. There will be no afternoon or evening activities for the Franklin School District. However, the School Board Meeting is still on for tonight. Thank You.

Today PSS enjoyed a performance from the Little Red Wagon team based at the University of New Hampshire! The performance focused on making healthy, safe choices and being a good friend. The students from UNH commented that they could feel the positive atmosphere and energy of PSS from the moment they walked through the door.

Students from FHS visited PSS today to read to students in celebration of Read Across America week!

At PSS the "Lunch with a Hero" program is in full swing. Today we enjoyed a visit from members of the Franklin Fire Department. A big thank you to the firefighters for spending some of their day with us!

Good Evening – This is a message from the Superintendent's Office at S.A.U. 18. There will be no school in Franklin Tomorrow. District and School Offices will also be closed. Again no school tomorrow for the Franklin School District.

Good Evening – This is a message from the Superintendent's Office at S.A.U. 18. There will be no school in Franklin Tomorrow. District and School Offices will also be closed. Again no school tomorrow for the Franklin School District.

Good Morning – This is a message from the Superintendent's office at S.A.U. 18. There will be a 2 hour delay today in Franklin. This means school arrival and start times will be 2 hours later than usual, and the bus arrival times will be two hours later than usual. Again, there will be a two hour delay today for the Franklin School District.

Good Afternoon Franklin Families, Please see link below with all the upcoming spring events and registration information for the Franklin Parks and Recreation Department. Franklin Parks & Recreation Spring 2025 Flyer

Today first graders were visited by Ranger Bri, from the Franklin Falls Dam, as part of their "Read with a Ranger" program. The students learned about animal life cycles with her!

FMS Chorus Premier Concert! A huge shout-out to Eustacia Chasson for her work with the FMS chorus students in their premiere performance! Energetic and entertaining-students sang winter favorites and self selected contemporary hits. Well Done!

"Lunch with a Hero" began today at PSS! Members of the Franklin Police Department served and had lunch with the kids at PSS! Thank you to the Franklin PD for supporting this initiative. The goal is to have this become a monthly event.

Students from Mrs. Preuss's class wing with Mr. Hazelton during morning announcements at PSS!

Dear Franklin Families, I hope your new year is off to a great start! As part of our ongoing commitment to shaping well-rounded, compassionate, and future-ready students, I wanted to invite you to our community forum on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00 in the Franklin Middle School cafeteria. At this event, we will be sharing an update on our Portrait of a Graduate, a framework that highlights the key skills and values we aim to instill in our students. As we flip the calendar to 2025, we will be launching our focus on humanity component of the portrait and the practices of empathy, kindness, and social responsibility. During this event, you will have the opportunity to learn about: The Portrait of a Graduate framework and its impact on students and school programming so far. Why the district is emphasizing the commitment to humanity this coming year. Practical ways you can support these values at home and in the community including an invitation to join the Portrait of a Graduate Advisory. Thank you for your continued support in helping our students grow into well rounded and thoughtful individuals Sincerely, Dan LeGallo Superintendent

This week, third graders from Mrs. Farmer's class performed two readers' theaters for other classes! Readers' theater helps students practice their reading, improve fluency, and have fun at the same time!