Franklin Elementary

Our phones are back in service! We apologize for the brief interruption.

Our phone lines are temporarily out of service. If you need to contact the school, please email the secretary jlewis@massac.org or send a message using Remind. We are sorry for the inconvenience and are working to resolve the issue.

A big thank you to Jason & Alicia McNeill, Abby Batha, Jessica Lewis & Marla Mitchell for our parade setup...we looked "marvelous"! Thank you all for walking/riding with our float and supporting our school!
Week of October 6th
Monday: Fire drill w/ fire dept
Tuesday: 4:00 PTO Meeting
Friday: Snack Cart/Bank at School/Kindergarten Elegant Day/End of 1st 9 weeks
Upcoming dates
-October 13th-17th:Columbus Day/Fall Break
-October 22nd: Report Cards
-October 28th: P/T Conferences 12-7 (No School Students)
-October 31st: Character Day/Parade/Parties
-November 7th: Chili Supper
-November 10th: 1:30 Veterans Program
-November 11th: Veterans Day-No School
-November 14th: Mid-Nine weeks ends
-November 25th: 2:00 Dismissal (1:30 PreK/1:40 Car/1:50 Bus)
-November 26th-November 28th: Thanksgiving Break
-December 15th: 1:30 Christmas Program

Week of September 29th:
Wednesday: Picture Day
Thursday: Custodian Appreciation Day-Thank you Abby & Melissa for all you do!
Friday: Early Dismissal (1:30 PreK, 1:40 Car, 1:50 Bus), Snack Cart, Bank at School
We are Float #34 for the Homecoming Parade on Friday. This year we will be between 8th and 9th Street along Broadway St. Please be there at 3:00. Parade begins at 3:30.
Upcoming Dates
-October 6th: 8:30 Fire Dept Drill/Prevention
-October 7th: 4:00 PTO meeting
-October 10th: End of First Nine weeks
-October 13th-17th:Columbus Day/Fall Break
-October 22nd: Report Cards
-October 28th: P/T Conferences 12-7
-October 31st: Character Day/Parade/Parties
-November 7th: Chili Supper

Reminder: 2:00 pm Dismissal, Friday, October 3rd (Homecoming Parade)

6:30 Movie Night tonight!
Week of September 22nd
Wednesday: Fire Drill
Friday: Snack Cart/Bank at School
-October 3rd: 1:30 PreK/1:40 Car/1:50 Bus Dismissal/3:30 HOCO Parade
-October 6th: 8:30 Fire Dept Drill/Prevention
-October 7th: 4:00 PTO meeting
-October 10th: End of First Nine weeks
-October 13th-17th:Columbus Day/Fall Break
-October 22nd: Report Cards
-October 28th: P/T Conferences 12-7
-November 7th: Chili Supper

Week of September 15th
Wednesday: Mid-term reports emailed
Friday: Snack Cart/Bank at School
-October 3rd: 1:30 PreK/1:40 Car/1:50 Bus Dismissal/3:30 HOCO Parade
-October 6th: 8:30 Fire Dept Drill/Prevention
-October 7th: 4:00 PTO meeting
-October 10th: End of First Nine weeks
-October 13th-17th:Columbus Day/Fall Break
-October 22nd: Report Cards
-October 28th: P/T Conferences 12-7
-November 7th: Chili Supper

Thank you to all of our Grandparents/Grandfriends for coming to our Breakfast w/ Grandparents. We had a great turn out and hope they enjoy their day!
Week of September 8
Monday: Menu swap w/ Thursday (Ribette will be served)/5:30 PTO Meeting
Thursday: Mini Corn Dogs served/ Wear your Patriotic colors in Respect, Remembrance and Honor for the victims of 9/11
Friday: Snack Cart/Mid Nine Weeks ends
Upcoming Dates
-September 17th: Progress Reports Emailed
-September 19th: Family Movie Night
-October 1st: Picture Day
-October 3rd: HOCO Parade
-October 6th: 8:30 Fire Dept Drill/Prevention
-October 10th: End of First Nine weeks
-October 13th-17th:Columbus Day/Fall Break
-October 22nd: Report Cards
-October 28th: P/T Conferences 12-7
-November 7th: Chili Supper

Franklin Elementary has teamed up once again with Metropolis Big John and the Apples for the Students program! Watch for the YELLOW receipt box as you exit the store and drop your receipt inside. Franklin earns points for every dollar you spend!! In past years we have earned enough points to get science supplies, sporting goods, classroom materials, and art supplies. This program runs through March 31st. Thank you to Metropolis Big John for supporting our school!

Week of August 25th:
Monday: Book Fair
Tuesday: Book Fair/Severe Weather Drill
Wednesday: Book Fair
Thursday: Book Fair
Friday: Book Fair/Snack Cart/PTO Ice Cream social during lunch recess
Upcoming Dates
-September 1st: No School-Labor Day
-September 5th: 8:30 Breakfast w/ Grandparents
-September 12th: Mid Nine weeks ends
-September 17th: Progress Reports Emailed
-September 19th: Family Movie Night

Thank you to everyone who attended our Open House last night! Thank you to Kristin Bremer with Country Financial for giving away treat bags to our students and breakfast to our staff! A big thank you to PTO for bringing in a sweet treat for everyone to enjoy! We look forward to seeing everyone on Monday. Doors open at 7:45. Tardy 8:20. We dismiss early this Monday the 11th at 1:40 for car riders and 1:50 for bus riders. Tuesday-Friday will be normal dismissal of 2:40 car riders and 2:50 bus riders. Pre-K begins the 18th.

Online re-registration is available through Alma for students returning in Grades 1 through 6 for the 2025-26 school year. For more information, please visit: https://www.massac.org/page/student-registration. In person registration is Monday, August 4th from 12-5. Open House is Thursday, August 7th from 5:00-6:00.

Parents/Guardians:

Verizon Wireless is hosting its annual student backpack giveaway Sunday, July 27th at 1:00 p.m. at the Verizon Wireless Store located at 1201 E. 5th St
Metropolis, IL 62960.

Click the following link for more information: https://wirelesszone.com/backpack-giveaway/

Reminder: Online re-registration is available through Alma for students returning in Grades 1 through 12 for the 2025-26 school year.

For more information, please visit: https://www.massac.org/page/student-registration