Paul Smith Elementary

STEM Challenge at FMS today! Create a chair that can hold a stuffed toy with nothing other than 5 sheets of paper and 5 strips of tape!

This is an updated alert. Due to road construction all buses will be delayed for up to 60 minutes or more today. Again all buses will be delayed dropping off the students by up to 60 minutes or more today. Thank you

Please see the attached Basketball Clinic Flyer

Read Aloud 15 minutes each day!

Attention, adventurers! Our Book Blast event starts next week where we will set off in search of treasure to build our students' home libraries. Follow the steps on the Treasure Map coming home next week to embark on a jungle quest to earn exciting prizes and books. 🗺️🌟  @go.booksarefun #bookblastadventures #bookblast #booksarefun #literacy

We are sharing information about this important event coming up next week. This is open to all adults who have concerns or questions about social media and the risks involved for children. With thanks to our neighbors in Winnisquam for inviting adults from the region to join. No RSVP is needed. This event takes place Thursday October 10th, 2024 at 6:00 - 7:30 PM at Winnisquam Regional Middle School, 76 Winter Street, Tilton, NH 03276

Good Morning, It's that time of year again if you haven't already submitted your application for free and reduced meals please do so now. As of October 15th if you have not submitted your 2024/2025 application your current eligibility will expire. Please feel free to contact the Food Service Office with any questions at 603-934-7442 or bpetelle@gm.sau18.org. Thank you, Brenda Brenda Petelle Franklin Food Service Director 200 Sanborn St. Franklin, NH 03235 603-934-7442

Good Afternoon, An update to the previous message about bus routes running late. We have communication that due to the paving and construction in the area all bus routes are running late.

Dear Franklin Families, Thank you all for your patience as we settled into our routines with the buses and pickup/dropoff the first week of school. :) It is much appreciated. I am reaching out to remind you that there is no school tomorrow because of the primary election. School will be back in session on Wednesday. Sincerely, Dan LeGallo SAU 18 Superintendent dlegallo@gm.sau18.org (603) 266-9833

Paul Smith Elementary School Telephones are back up and running.

The newly renamed Franklin PTSO is inviting parents and families to a conversation about improving communication between school and families on June 19th, from 4:00-5:30pm in the Franklin Middle School Library. The Franklin PTSO recognizes that over the past few years communication has improved, although for some families there are still some gaps. This is a solutions based conversation. If you are able to attend or would like to stay informed about future events we might have, please complete this form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_4-APongaK58D9jBbcYYrPbXtr42ZHiM92aiVzbtvtbKOWQ/viewform Questions? Please use the form above to connect with the Franklin PTSO and someone will get back to you.

We are Bravely reimagining student success! We are excited to announce that Franklin Middle School is one of only four teams selected for the 2024-25 Bravely from Next Generation Learning Challenges (NGLC). NGLC awarded us a grant of $12,500 and a year of professional learning for a small team to work on bringing our vision for student success to life. Our team can't do this alone and will create opportunities to invite our community to learn with them and contribute to our common goal—providing the learning experiences and the positive outcomes that our young people need and deserve. Learn more from NGLC's announcement! https://www.nextgenlearning.org/news/four-teams-selected-to-reimagine-student-success-with-nglcs-bravely

Dear Franklin Families, With the impending hot weather we will be shortening the school schedules starting tomorrow for the remainder of the week. The elementary school will dismiss students at 11:00 tomorrow through Friday. The middle school will dismiss students at 12:00 tomorrow through Friday. The high school will dismiss students at 12:15 tomorrow through Friday. I apologize for the inconvenience but do not want students in classrooms in the afternoon when the temperatures reach their peak. I hope the students enjoy the last week of school. Sincerely, Dan LeGallo SAU 18 Superintendent dlegallo@gm.sau18.org 603-266-9833

Dear Franklin Families, Due to the forecast of thunderstorms for tomorrow evening, the Franklin High School graduation will be held in the middle school gymnasium at 6:00 tomorrow.. Seniors should arrive no later than 5:30 in the cafeteria. Sincerely, Dan LeGallo SAU 18 Superintendent dlegallo@gm.sau18.org (603) 266-9833

Dear Franklin Families, I am excited to invite you to our 100th year of Class Day Parades this Thursday commencing promptly at 12:30! The parade route starts at Franklin High School and travels down Central Street to Grevior’s Furniture and turns around and travels back to the high school. Middle school students will travel back to West Bow Street and board buses to return back to the middle school. All other parade participants will end at the high school. All students and staff will be wearing a commemorative t-shirt that will be distributed Thursday morning. We have extra shirts on sale for $20 a piece if you are interested in purchasing one. Please feel free to stop by the SAU if you are interested. As this is the 100th anniversary of the parade we have over 600 alumni participating including a member of the Class of 1948! Thank you to Kathy Fuller for energizing and organizing the alumni. We expect a big crowd so please plan on arriving early to get a great spot for this historic event for the School District and City of Franklin! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Sincerely Dan LeGallo SAU 18 Superintendent dlegallo@gm.sau18.org (603) 266-9833

Come register your child for this tuition-free traditional summer camp in Bethlehem, NH. Register at: Franklin Elks Lodge (125 South Main Street) Date: Wednesday, June 5th Time: 5pm - 7pm

Paul Smith Phones are down. Please call SAU office. 603-934-3108 if you have any questions.

Good afternoon, The telephones and internet have gone down at the elementary school. Please contact the SAU if you at 603-934-4144 ext 1200 if you have any questions.

5/23/24 Dear Franklin Families, I am pleased to share with you an incredible act of kindness. Brenda Petelle, Food Service Director, and I met with a gentleman yesterday who donated $10,000 to Food Service to pay off all the student lunch balances in the district! The donor wishes to stay anonymous. Student balances will be updated in the next week or so to reflect this generous donation. I hope this news brings a bit of relief to our families during these difficult economic times. Sincerely, Dan :)

NEW HAMPSHIRE SCHOOL FUNDING FAIRNESS PROJECT * It’s not too late to join tonight’s talk* To attend in person at Franklin Middle School, please register by clicking - https://secure.everyaction.com/cDY0o1-8xU-KKd4ztfY4Ug2 Can’t make it tonight? Watch the Live Feed by clicking here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwZi9Ocnoih-FPAQ4mcSxvw School Funding & Property Taxes: SAU 18 Franklin School District Hosted by the SAU 18 Franklin School Board & the New Hampshire School Funding Fairness Project Wednesday, April 17th at 6pm Franklin Middle School 200 Sanborn St. Franklin, NH 03235 Use this link to access the documents that will be presented - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/161o1BIITnLYAMnEC3GlJDAITRCja4MlR?usp=drive_link