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What's Happening This Week
We love our teachers and staff! Staff Appreciation Week is in full swing. Be sure to check out the creatively decorated classroom doors, and give a big thanks to any staff and teachers you see!
Honk! Jr Sneak Peak: The cast of Honk! Jr will perform a song and act from the play during a school-wide assembly on Thursday, May 24 at 9:15 am. Parents welcome.
Honk! Jr Tickets on Sale: Tickets went on sale this week for performances on May 31, June 1 and June 2. All performances are at 7 pm at the Center for Performing Arts at Lake Washington High School (12033 N.E. 80th St., Kirkland, WA 98033). Tickets are $6 each and will be sold at lunches and after school today, Wednesday, from 2 - 5 pm and on Thursday prior to the 9:15 assembly and from 3:30 - 4 pm by the Commons. Please bring a check made out to Ben Franklin PTA for the number of tickets you are purchasing.
Spring Concerts Are Music to Our Ears: The Elementary Band and Orchestra Spring Concerts are Thursday May 24 at Rose Hill Junior High. The Orchestra Concert will begin at 7 pm in the gym. The Band Concert will begin at 6:45 (note new time!) in the auditorium. All band and orchestra students should arrive by 6:30 pm.
How Would You Spend $17,000? - Last Week for Input: Franklin PTA is in the planning process of how to spend $17,000. We need YOUR suggestions via a two-question survey. It's quick. It's anonymous. Add your suggestions to those from kids and teachers. Do it today! The PTA will collate suggestions on Thursday, May 24, after which we will send out a second survey asking for your input in ranking the suggestions. More information at www.mybenfranklinpta.org.
Nominate Outstanding Volunteers! Please take time to nominate your favorite volunteers and teachers for special recognition during the Volunteer Appreciation Tea on May 31. The PTA will be awarding the Golden Eagle, Golden Acorn or Educator of the Year awards. The deadline for these online submissions is May 24. Thank you for taking the time to make sure those who help make Franklin such a great place of learning receive the recognition they deserve!!
Upcoming Events
Staff Honors Volunteers: Franklin staff will celebrate school volunteers at the Volunteer Appreciation Tea on May 31 from 9:30 - 11 am in the Commons. Classroom visits are 9:20-9:30 am.
News From the PTA
Helping Families and Students: There are a couple of families (to remain anonymous) at our school who are struggling right now, and need some help. The PTA doesn’t donate directly in these circumstances, as they have promised to carry out their mission of “enriching the educational lives of students.” However, PTA Board member Katie Nyquist has offered to chair a new role of “Our Community Cares,” and she will coordinate donations (meals, gift cards etc) to those in need at Franklin. If you would like to donate, please contact Katie Nyquist, Marion Holland or Kari Ferrin.
Field Day Needs Advance Help: Ben Franklin’s annual Field Day is Friday, June 1, and prior help is needed to purchase supplies, stage equipment and communicate with parent volunteers. Day-of event help is needed to provide general supervision, serve snacks and lead station activities. Please submit the form or email Ms. Denney if you would like to help out. If you email please indicate your volunteer preference.
Next School Year Start: We are not yet at the end of this school year, but the district wants parents to know that the first day of school, Wednesday, Sept. 5, will not be an early release day. Ben Franklin will dismiss students at 3:30 for that Wednesday only.
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