PSS was visited by students from the Holderness School today. Our visitors dropped off a donation of winter clothing for PSS students to use while playing in the snow.
Please consider a donation to Donor's Choose to help us as we continue to purchase items for our three amazing makerspaces!
https://www.donorschoose.org/project/makerspaces-in-nh-schools/8941593/?utm_source=dc&utm_medium=directlink&utm_campaign=project&utm_term=teacher_9835159&rf=directlink-dc-2024-12-project-teacher_9835159&challengeid=22439605
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.
The Franklin Elks Club is generously donating holiday food baskets for 40 different Franklin families. If your family could benefit from this, please complete the attached form. ONLY the first 40 responses will be fulfilled. Holiday Food Baskets link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdAlw5b8aKmt8WWXUvpHfzDUARFvN2ASgMs0osaJ4HTHWtrAg/viewform
During the last few weeks at Paul Smith Elementary students have been working on learning about school citizenship and being a part of taking ownership of caring for our school. Our amazing custodian, Mr. Dave, observed that several students were really becoming leaders in helping and encouraging others to take care of the school. Today, four of those leaders were randomly selected to 'pie' four PSS staff members. Thank you to Mr. Dave, Ms. St Cyr, Mrs. Kent and Mr. Lewis for helping to celebrate the hard work of students at PSS.
Hailey, and Mr. and Mrs. Cole represented Paul Smith Elementary at the SAU 18 School Board meeting. The trio conducted a presentation highlighting the learning students are experiencing with our Sphero robots. Topics such as STEM and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) were covered.
Congratulations to the Franklin Middle School Robotics Team for qualifying for the state competition on December 7, 2024! A big shout out to Tanner Laro, Ben Bacon, Mason Vandell, Kyle Hickey-Pfaefflin, Mason Cass and Elliot Therrien and & Coaches- Lilly Bacon and Laurie Cass!
Join us for a magical holiday shopping experience. Our Franklin PTSO is hosting a craft fair on 11/30 from 10-3pm at FMS. Come celebrate the holidays and support our local businesses. Come and check out our amazing vendors, artisans, and crafters. We also have photos with Santa from 12-3pm to benefit our local food pantries.
For the next 7 days, donations will be doubled up to $50 if you add the promo code LIFTOFF at checkout! Please consider donating at https://www.donorschoose.org/project/makerspaces-in-franklin-nh-schools/8941593/?utm_source=dc&utm_medium=directlink&utm_campaign=tpc_complete&utm_term=teacher_9835159&rf=directlink-dc-2024-11-tpc_complete-teacher_9835159&challengeid=22439605
Today's visiting author, Megan Moneypenny, is offering a discount on a hardcover copy of the beautiful book she shared with us today. The deadline for ordering this book is Tuesday, so act fast. You may send cash or a check (payable to Paul Smith School) in with your child on Tuesday. Please be sure to send in a complete order form as well.
We had an amazing celebration of BOOKS at Paul Smith this week.
ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY ONE BOOKS were delivered to the students.
1, 121 books!!
🎉🎉🎉🎉
Happy Reading Paul Smith Students!!
Red Ribbon Week in Mrs. DeGraff's Fourth Grade Class!
Today, we caught a couple of fifth graders voluntarily taking their lunch with Mr. Harrison so they could continue working on their projects.
Three students were working on a bridge challenge. One student explained, "We get $12,500 fake dollars to build a bridge that holds the most hot wheels cars. We have to use our resources."
Another student continued on a map project she was excited to work on. FMS fifth graders are definitely committed to learning!
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