Together Flyers Soar!

Our Franklin Community is stronger than ever. We know that times are very difficult for everyone, and the beginning of a new school year always comes with both excitement and challenges. This year is no different. What is different, however, is that the challenges seem to be more amplified than ever as we navigate this new online world.

It’s important to remember that this situation isn’t easy for any member of our community. We are all under a lot more stress, and we are all working harder than ever. As such, we must allow each other grace, leave some room to make mistakes, and never forget that we have a shared goal:  ensuring for the social, emotional, and academic achievement of our children.

During my time in our virtual classrooms, I have observed:

• Our teachers support all learners through modeling, scaffolding, supportive questioning, pairing written with verbal directions. Teachers are supporting students’ independence through the gradual release of responsibility – modeling, trying on together, interacting with peers to negotiate meaning, trying on independently
• Many parents support their children at home by making sure their child is in an environment that is conducive to learning, ensuring their child understands the task at hand, and encouraging them to be engaged and work hard.
• Students are engaged in rigorous learning activities while trying on new virtual tools like taking polls, participating in breakout room discussions, finding their voice in the classroom: and sharing their thinking with others.

Annual Giving Campaign

The goal of the Friends of Franklin Foundation is to raise the additional dollars required for high-quality STEAM education with the generous financial support of parents, businesses, and community members. COVID-19 has put tremendous strain on school resources as well as on our entire community. With your support, we can fund these opportunities to help our students succeed, including:

• A $5,000 donation for additional learning-at-home school supplies
• A STEAM Resource Coordinator to support project-based learning
• PE equipment for at-home learning
• A new STEAM-based arts program for all students
• Teacher training and professional development to support online learning

Join us as a Friend of Franklin by making a tax-deductible donation to our Annual Giving Campaign. Our goal is to raise $65 per student—a total of $25,000—to support Franklin Elementary students and teachers this school year. There are many ways you give to Franklin—from volunteering, to donating classroom supplies, to making monetary donations—and that is what makes our school so special. Remember, no contribution is too small. Each and every dollar counts!

Together, we can support an exceptional learning environment for our children. Please give what you can by making a donation that is meaningful.

DONATE TODAY! Your donations directly support academic and extracurricular opportunities for the students of Franklin Elementary School.

DONATE TODAY! <!– –> Meet Coach Joe, Our New PE Teacher! Click to watch Coach Joe’s welcome video, then learn more about him in our Q&A below! Welcome to Franklin, Coach Joe! What do you do for fun and exercise? I enjoy doing different types of physical activities outdoors. Surfing is my favorite, but hiking, bike riding, and skateboarding are fun! Push-ups are one of my favorite exercises. How can families be healthy at home? One way is to exercise for at least 60 minutes a day, and exercising with someone is fun! Another way to be healthy at home is to drink plenty of water and eat healthy meals and snacks. Try to prepare meals that include fruits and vegetables. Finally, try and eat meals together with someone and talk. What is a fun fact about yourself? I like to put ketchup on my pizza! ????????????? What are your goals for this year at Franklin? One of my goals is for students, families, and staff to practice good healthy habits in exercise, nutrition, and social wellness. Also, I want to learn about the students and the community! Would you rather fly like a kite or swim like a dolphin and why? I would rather swim like a dolphin because they like to surf too! Anything else to share? Thank you for welcoming me into your community and allowing me to teach students Physical Education. We’re happy to have you as a member of the Franklin Flyer Family, Coach Joe! Friends of Franklin Foundation is supporting Coach Joe’s vision for high-quality physical education at home by providing all students with a new jump rope, which will be sent home soon! <!– –> Join Us for Painting and Pints! Get out of the house (safely!) and help a great cause when Friends of Franklin Foundation hosts our next fundraiser at Kensington Brewing Company! We’ll enjoy great food and drinks and raffle wonderful prizes, including an overnight stay at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar and Stehly Farms Organics “Lunch on the Farm” package. Stay tuned for details on this late October event! <!– –> Your Donations at Work Every dollar donated to The Friends of Franklin Foundation is used to enhance educational opportunities for students at Franklin Elementary School. 2019 Funded Projects For the 2019-2020 school year, we funded these critical tools and opportunities for Franklin’s students: A STEAM Resource Coordinator to support STEAM learning in-person and online STEAM Lab supplies Safety patrol Teacher training & professional development Afterschool musical theatre program Student-run school newsletter We Need You! Volunteering with the Friends of Franklin Foundation is a great way to make friends, support your children’s learning, and have a positive impact on our community. Is one of the opportunities below a fit for you? Thank You Letter Writer Newsletter Photographer Newsletter Editor Ticket Seller Bulletin Board Designer Donor Database Manager School Signage Manager PTA Liaison Fundraising Event Coordinator SIGN UP NOW! 2020 School Year Kicks Off with Online Learning Success Kits for Every Franklin Student This year, we gave every student a canvas Online Learning Success Bag to help keep their school supplies and computers organized at home. We asked Ms.Cassin, one of our third-grade teachers, what went into her class bags. What did you put in the success bag for your students? For third grade, we put in whiteboards and markers, notebooks, math books, and a pencil box filled with materials. We also gave everyone a friendship bracelet to inspire a virtual community. Words of encouragement (paired with candy) were also included, as well as “Meet the Teacher” and welcome letters. How are these bags helpful to you AND to the students and families? The whiteboards give each student an opportunity to share their thinking in the moment during class. We want learning to be equitable. Even though all work is done online, it is still important to practice our writing in journals. I enjoy seeing my student’s handwritten work. What is one tip you can offer students and families to be successful in distance learning? “Flexibility is the name of the game!”  We can practice patience and kindness towards all members of our classroom and school community. Going into each lesson with a positive mindset and ready to participate will set you up for success. There will be circumstances that are out of our control but remember, we are all in this together. –> Please Support Our Corporate Sponsors Barrio Dogg Cucina Sorella Fairmont Grand Del Mar Great Maple Healthy Skin by Sharon Outpost Summer Camp Richard Walker’s Pancake House San Diego Natural History Museum Si Amo Napoli Restaurant Snooze AM Eatery The Haven Pizzeria USS Midway Museum –> Thank You to Our 2019-2020 Donors! Nancy Keller Dr. Koenig Sabrina Enriquez Ann Cortes J. Mora Sara Jacobs Kyrra Moffatt-Velez Revisa Bell Cathrine DeBoer April Rowley Joseph & Benita Hartman Eyerusalem Kalati Kathryn S. Keller Aleamin Mohamed Gary Jongeward Vicki Pinkus McNeece Family Trust Stephen & Amy Martin Nhi Ho Adelyn Arriaga Phuong Anh Nguyen Hang Nguyen Jericho Sagadal Vivyen Le Sharon Ballow Ashley Mcmahon Mindy Marie Mulligan Kyla Omilusik Rosangela Minakawa Melissa Roy Clinton Potter Jonathan McLeod Habiba Yassin John Pham Pamela Sanderson Maria Martinez Patricia Ungar Dawn Castillo Jennifer Niskey Donald Macpherson Leslie Thorp Ponce Meza Jeremy & Heather Flagel Kim Nichols Ryan & Marci MacPherson Shana Hazan & Marc Shaefer Steven & Susan Davis Megan Beauvais Leslie Thorp Marcia Hazan Michael & Tracy Reid Ryan Spicer –> DONATE TODAY! Your donations directly support academic and extracurricular opportunities for the students of Franklin Elementary School.

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