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Franklin's new fitness center

The PTA is raising funds to build a fitness center at school.  Click here to find out more about it and donate today!

A message from Mrs. Reed

The "shop next door" is looking for self portraits.  Click here for more information. 

A note about Reye’s Syndrome, Aspirin and Influenza from Nurse Neilly 

Reyes Syndrome is a disease that is almost always associated with a previous viral infection such as influenza or chicken pox. It can affect all organs in the body, and most lethally, the liver and brain. It typically develops when a child is beginning to recover from a viral illness. Research has shown a link between Reye’s Syndrome and the use of aspirin and other salicylate containing medications, over the counter products, and topical use products. This is a reminder to not give aspirin or any products containing salicylate to children/teens under the age of 19. Some common products containing aspirin or salicylates are Pepto-Bismol, Pamprin, and most acne medicines.

Attention 8th Grade Students and Parents Iowa law requires that any student who is newly enrolling into an Iowa Public or nonpublic accredited high school must provide the school proof of a dental screening that was completed one year prior to the student's enrollment as a freshman. Since you child will be a 9th grader in the fall of 2010, they will need to meet this requirement. The Certificate of Dental Screening form can only be completed by a dentist or dental hygienist. Only this form will be accepted. Please have your family dentist complete the form at your child's next dental exam, and return it to the school health office by February 1, 2010. The dentist may also fax the certificate to the school health office (398-2454). Dental offices have copies of the form or you can print the form from the Cedar Rapids School website.

Need Student Helpers Are you looking for a way to help out, volunteer your efforts, or build the resume'. Here is that chance. Franklin Middle School would like to invite any student to participate in being a student helper 1 period a day for one quarter during the school year. As a Student Helper you might be running passes, helping complete small office tasks, and any number of small jobs that can be done quickly and with little physical effort. There could also be days where you actually might be able to use it as a study hall. Students who have done this in the past have enjoyed the experience and felt that it was rewarding to do. It is important that Student Helpers are responsible, trustworthy, and have a strong academic focus. Student Helpers are selected to do there helping during PE or Vocal Music. Certain scheduling requirements will need to be met in order to be eligible. Please see Mrs. Baker in the attendance office or Mrs. Dvorak to get an application and for more infomation. Student Helpers will be selected by January 25th

Spring Musical schedule

The schedule is here.

Lisbon Lion 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Information about the tournament can be picked up in the Franklin MS Activities Office (Rm 300) Lisbon Lion Three-on-Three Basketball Tournament 3rd Annual March 27th Ð 8:00 a.m. -? Lisbon High School The Lisbon Post-Prom Committee is sponsoring the Lisbon Lion Three-on-Three Basketball Tournament. All proceeds will be used to fund activities following the Lisbon High School Junior/Senior Prom. All teams will be guaranteed 2 games in a double elimination format. Awards will be given to the top two place winners. If numbers warrant, combined age groups will be separated. A $5 a plate waffle breakfast (waffles, sausage/bacon, drinks) by DADS Waffles will be available from 7-11:30 a.m. Concessions (pizza, soda, sport drinks, popcorn, etc.) will be available for purchase throughout the tournament. Team Registration and Roster Send Registration and check to: Marty Knake Divisions 3rd/4th ____ 5th/6th _____ 7th/8th _____ 1400 Skillman Rd. Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 Gender boys_____ girls_____ Cost - $30.00 Make checks payable to: Lisbon Post-Prom Sign-up Deadline: March 19th

Attention Franklin Middle School Here is your chance to help with our Haiti Relief Project in conjunction with our Building Wide Aaron Ehilerts Day of Service. t-Shirts are on sale until Tuesday, Feb. 9th, the Franklin Student Council will be selling T-Shirts in honor of Aaron Ehilerts. The profit made on these T-shirts will be donated to the Amercian Red Cross on behalf of the Haiti Relief effort. Please pick up your order form in the activities office and then turn in your order to the main office by Tuesday, Feb. 9th. This shirts will be delivered by Tuesday, Feb. 23rd so they can be worn on Wednesday, Feb. 24th in honor of Aaron Ehilerts Day. Do your part by participating in this great event.

Hearts for Haiti Attention all Franklin Middle School (Staff and Students). How would you like to send that special someone a valentine greeting? Here is your chance. Starting on Monday, February 8th the Franklin Student Council will be selling "Hearts for Haiti". These special greetings can be purchased and then delivered by a student council member at the end of the day on Friday, Feb. 12th. Hearts for Haiti will be sold before and after school in room 304 and at lunch in the lunch room. This sale will begin on Monday. Start saving up! Valentine greeting will be on sale for $.50 or $1.00. All proceeds will go to the Amercian Red Cross for Haiti Relief.

$5 T-shirts There are Franklin t-shirts for sale in the attendance office and at the school store for $5.

6th Grade Intramural Volleyball (Boys and Girls) Attention 6th grade BOYS and GIRLS! Intramural Volleyball will begin next Tues. after school. Sign up and pick up a calendar today in the counseling office!

PARRT Topic for February is How to Refuse a Bully and Being Assertive Students will gain awareness of assertivenes strategies that wil help them to become less likely to be a target of bullying behavior.

Attention 6th grade and 7th grade Homerooms Here is a great chance for FMS to show support to our Iowan Veterans. The Franklin Student Council is sponsoring our annual "Valentines for Vets Project". Valentines can be made to share with Veterans at the Iowa Veterans Hospital in Iowa City. Student Council members will come around on February 9th to pickup any valentines that have been made by your homeroom. They will then deliver them to KHAK Radio station on Wednesday, Feb. 10th. Please get involved in this great project.

Math Counts Math Counts will meet next Wednesday, February 10th at 7am.

STUDENTS AND PARENTS STUDENTS: You are reminded that according to the Franklin Middle School Rules and Policy as published in the student agendas: 1. Cell phones should be turned off and placed in your student locker. 2. Cell phones are not to be used in the building at any time. This includes extra curricular activities in the building. 3. If you violate the rules, your phone will be taken to the main office where you can pick it up after school. 4. The second violation will require your parent to pick up your cell phone. 5. If there is a third violation, you will not be allowed to have a phone at school. PARENTS: You are asked not to text your student during the school day and expect a reply at that time. Drop offs of classroom items, sports items, etc. are not encouraged. Students in the middle school should be expected to follow the rules and learn to be responsible and good citizens. ATTENDANCE OFFICE: All absences must be given to the school by the parent or guardian using verbal or written communication. You should call the ATTENDANCE OFFICE at 558-2162 to report absences or to take your student out of the building for appointments, etc. An answering machine will take messages outside of regular school hours or when the attendance secretary is on the phone and unable to take at message at that time.

Newspaper Newspaper will meet this Tuesday from 3 Ð 4 in the 3rd floor computer lab.

Spring Musical T-Shirts T-Shirts for the spring musical are on sale. They are only $8. You can pick up an order form in the main office or from Mrs. Fitzgerald. Money and orders are due Tuesday.

Yearbook Yearbook will meet this Thursday from 3 -4 in the 3rd floor computer lab.

Set Crew for Musical If you are interest in helping with the set for our upcoming musical, please see Ms. Reed.

Artwork All second quarter artwork needs to be picked up today from Ms. Reed.

Happy Birthday Birthday greeting go out to CheLynn Thaylor (6th). Have a great day!