Franklin Middle School

Good Afternoon Franklin Families, I have been notified of 10 Covid cases this past week.. 1 elementary student, 8 middle school students and 1 high school staff member tested positive for Covid-19. Close contact notifications have been made.. I will continue to update you weekly on case counts in the school district. Sincerely, Dan LeGallo SAU 18 Superintendent dlegallo@gm.sau18.org

Good Morning FMS Families The following is a message from the IT Department: This is a reminder that student Chromebooks, power cords, and carry bags will be collected before the end of the school year. Please make sure your student has each of these items in their possession as the bill for unreturned items is as follows: Chromebook: $185.00 Power Cord: $25.00 Carry Bag: $10.00 I have included a link to the the use agreement for your reference. Have a nice weekend Mr. D https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AR3aNYbwhEHD3ndXZl5C6uGPjYr2OeN9/view?usp=sharing

Dear Franklin Middle School Families Wednesday, June 1 Family Night: Pulled Pork BBQ, Concert, Title 1 Presentation, and Book Fair!!! Concert 6 p.m. Gym Book Fair 4:30-7:30 Pulled Pork BBQ! 4:30-5:30 (Cafeteria and outdoor seating) Title 1 Presentation 5:00 Please Join Us!

Dear Franklin Families, I am sure you are aware of the heartbreaking tragedy that occurred in a Texas school yesterday afternoon. Every parent's worst nightmare came true for 19 elementary school students. In response to this, we have police officers at all 3 schools today for extra security and to reassure students. We also have our counselors on alert to help students who need assistance processing their emotions in response to this horrific and traumatizing event. Please feel free to reach out to the schools if you sense that your child/children need some support. As always, it takes a village to safely raise and educate our children and you are a valued member of our village. Sincerely, Dan LeGallo SAU 18 Superintendent dlegallo@gm.sau18.org

Good Morning Franklin Families, I am reaching out to let you know that I have been notified of 13 Covid 19 cases this past week through yesterday. 1 elementary staff member, 3 elementary students, 3 middle school staff members, 4 middle school students, 1 high school staff member and 1 high school student tested positive for Covid -19. I will continue to keep you updated each week on our case counts in the school district. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. Sincerely, Dan LeGallo SAU 18 Superintendent dlegallo@gm.sau18.org

IMPORTANT DISMISSAL INFORMATION: Good Afternoon FMS Families Until further notice, at the end of the day, buses will be loaded and will depart first. Walkers and those being picked will be dismissed after the buses depart. Thank you for your cooperation. Mr. D

Today, under the direction of FMS Art teacher Mary Thompson, Abbey Tyrell, Ava Archambault, Madelyn Savary, Kora Rose, Cadie Welch, Destiny Elliot, Madison Mango, and Chelsea Adams proudly represented Franklin Middle School by painting a downtown crosswalk with a design by 7th grader Madelyn Savary. Other crosswalks were painted by representatives of Paul Smith School and Franklin High School. Thank you Jule Finley and Portrait of a Graduate's Carissa Corrow for making this happen! FMS PROUD! More pics: https://photos.app.goo.gl/9e3Bmt3cKkjp8toA6

Dear Franklin Families, I have been notified of 19 Covid cases this past week including 6 this past weekend and today. 5 elementary school staff members, 1 elementary school student, 3 middle school staff members, 5 middle school students, 1 high school staff member and 4 high school students tested positive for Covid-19. Please screen your child/children for symptoms each morning and keep them home if they are sick. I will continue to keep you updated. Sincerely, Dan LeGallo SAU 18 Superintendent dlegallo@gm.sau18.org

Be sure to check out the Franklin Middle School Art Display in Downtown Franklin If you look really closely you can see Ms. Thompson, our Art Teacher who helped our students create this amazing artwork! More pics: https://photos.app.goo.gl/kaLwWveTcYVv6jJn7

Franklin School District is looking for YOUR feedback in improving the climate and culture of the school, which in turn will create a safer learning environment for all. We have an opportunity to apply for a large federal grant. What do you think would be most helpful? Please take 5 minutes to respond to this Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQjH1_6BK3_YnqgjQp9cq6wIewMTBU-PFWtSwPIhvxzOfnuA/viewform

HELLO FRANKLIN FAMILIES! The Franklin School District is applying for a federal grant through the US Department of Justice. The three year award would provide up to $1,000,000 to increase school safety by improving the overall social climate of the district. Your input regarding the current climate and safety of the district as well as suggestions for how to make improvements are needed. This program is based on the Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing School Violence Act of 2018 (or STOP School Violence Act). We currently have an award which is helping to develop our Behavior Intervention Teams, which provide a structured, evidence based process for assessing and following up on threats to self and others. I REALLY want to hear about YOUR ideas for improving climate and culture, systems to enhance our behavioral expectations and responses, etc.... These can be approaches which involve students, staff, families, community partners and any combination of such. Please take 5 minutes and complete this brief GOOGLE FORM for us by May 20, 2022. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQjH1_6BK3_YnqgjQp9cq6wIewMTBU-PFWtSwPIhvxzOfnuA/viewform Please share this link with anyone in Franklin who might have valuable input, including your child(ren). If you have other ideas or would prefer to share your thoughts by phone or email, contact information is below. Thank you in advance for your time. Barbara Slayton, LICSW (she, her, hers) Coordinator of School Wellness SAU 18 119 Central St. Franklin, NH 03235 (603) 934-3108 x 4415 bslayton@gm.sau18.org

Good Afternoon Franklin Families, I have 22 cases of Covid to report since last Monday, May 2nd, 11 of them over this past weekend. 4 elementary staff members and 4 elementary students, 2 middle school staff members and 6 middle school students and 1 high school staff member and 5 high school students tested positive for Covid-19. With this uptick in cases it is essential that you screen your children for symptoms each morning and keep them home if they are sick. We are reminding students of our mitigation strategies including hand sanitization and social distancing where possible. Masks will remain optional per guidance from the Department of Education. Sincerely, Dan LeGallo SAU 18 Superintendent dlegallo@gm.sau18.org

On Friday , April 22, Earth Day 2022, Franklin Middle School Students and Staff partnered with FHS, PSS, and Granite United Way http://www.graniteuw.org/ in a "Day of Caring" The United Way sponsors provided t-shirts, work gloves, and rakes. More Photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/vogBe6JCzvduxkSy8

Franklin Middle School Blood Drive, Weds 4-8! How about this!! $10 e-gift card for all donors to their merchant of choice AND automatic entry to win a camper for 8, courtesy of Suburban Propane! Go to: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=FRANKLINMS Thank you!

FMS is hosting another Blood Drive on Weds May 11, from 4-8 p.m. in our Gym. To sign up please go to https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=FRANKLINMS Thank you for your help at this critical shortage time!

Good Afternoon Franklin Families, I have been notified of 5 Covid cases over vacation through today. 1 middle school staff member, 1 middle school student, 2 high school students and 1 elementary staff member tested positive. None of the 5 cases were in school during the infective period so there are no close contact notifications. Please remember to screen your children for symptoms and keep them home if they are sick. I will continue to keep you updated each week. Sincerely, Dan LeGallo SAU 18 Superintendent dlegallo@gm.sau18.org

Dear Franklin Families, I hope you enjoyed the spring vacation and are ready for the stretch run of the school year! It is hard to believe that May is here! I wanted to share with you some important dates with you so you can plan accordingly. The Class Day Parade will be on Monday, June 13th at 12:00. We are excited to be able to have our typical parade this year! The Kindergarten Promotion ceremony will be on Tuesday, June 14th at 5:30. The High School Graduation for the Class of 2022 will be on Friday, June 17th at 6:00. 8th Grade Graduation will be held on Monday, June 20th at 6:00. The last day of school for students will be Tuesday, June 21st. This will be a 1/2 day of school for students. I hope that everyone can join us for these events as we celebrate the accomplishments of our students during the 21-22 school year. Sincerely, Dan LeGallo SAU 18 Superintendent dlegallo@gm.sau18.org

Good Afternoon FMS Families. On Friday from 12:45-2:45 our students and staff will be participating in the Granite United Way Day of Caring. We have t-shirts for students and staff and have work gloves on the way. Each wing is planning activities like raking leaves and clearing out the loose brush in our adjoining woodlands both here and at the Bessie Rowell Community Center. If you have a rake or 2 we can borrow (donations accepted also!) please write your name on it and bring it by the school Friday morning (they can't be on the buses!). You can pick them up after school. Thank you for CARING! Mr. Trafton and Mr. D

From School Counselors Jennifer Campbell and Beth Harrington: On Friday April 8th Franklin Middle School held their first Career Fair in several years for all grades. We were thankful to have 15 different companies participate from the community. Students were able to go from booth to booth and learn about different career paths. It was nice to invite the community back into the schools and see students engage in hands-on learning. More pics: https://photos.app.goo.gl/AP58HyKk9y9CH4or6 We want to thank our many amazing participants: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wbEMmqNB02QAcMWM9aK3XeiV_LFiSBYSb8pTIxLXaIw/edit?usp=sharing

Good Afternoon Franklin Families, I am reaching out to let you know that we had 1 Covid case last week, a high school staff member. Close contact notifications have been made. I will continue to keep you updated every Monday. Sincerely, Dan LeGallo SAU 18 Superintendent dlegallo@gm.sau18.org