1/24/12

High School registration

Thurs. Jan. 12/13 Franklin Counselors in Jones/Kochuyt to discuss HS reg. process

Mon-Wed. Jan 16, 17, 18 Conferences 8^th teachers hand out HS recommend forms and discuss placements

Wed. Jan. 25 8:30-10:00  Wash/Kenn counselors meet with students in large groups.  Wash in Auditorium, Kenn in North Cafe

Thurs. Feb. 2 6:30 p.m. Wash and Kenn in-coming 9^th grade Orientation for parents and students in respective auditoriums

Tues. Feb. 7 9:30-11:00 Activities assemblies.  8^th graders travel to high schools for presentations

Mon. Feb. 13 Kennedy students who need computer registration assistance will be assisted by Mic Herrity in ART lab, 8-10:00

Mon./ Tues Feb. 13 & 14  Wash counselor register students in computer lab out of Science classes  Mon=Jeffords  Tue. =Kelsey

Spring Musical Auditions

Auditions for the spring musical, Seussical, will be held this Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:00-5:00. There WILL NOT be any workshops. Students will be taught the songs at the beginning of each audition. As Wednesday is a half day, Mrs. Henley and Mrs. Fitzgerald have meetings right after school so they will not be able to start the auditions until 3:00 PM. The hope is that students will be able to return at 3:00, especially basketball players who have the conflict on Tuesday.

Call backs are scheduled for this Thursday from 3:00-5:00, and the first rehearsal will be from 3:00-5:00 on Friday, January 27th with the parent meeting from 5:30-6:00.

Please direct any questions that you have to Mrs. Henley at AHenley@cr.k12.ia.us.

Attention Franklin Are you interested in helping out along with the Franklin Student Council in the 2nd annual Horizons Meals On Wheels Lunchbox campaign. The Franklin student council will be helping with this Fundraiser during the Week of February 13-17th. You can order your Special Valentine a special lunchbox to be delivered to them at lunch during that week. For only $10 you'll get an amazing lunch, and help a homebound senior in return! Whatever your palate likes on a plate, our menu choices are sure to please: The Italian Ciabatta is built with spicy capicola ham and provolone cheese, topped with flavorful asiago artichoke dressing for those who like a little zing. A fan of the classics? Try the Turkey Club on herb focaccia piled high with smoked turkey and bacon, and sun-dried tomato basil mayo spread. Not one for lunchmeats? We've got a California Veggie Focaccia that's a temptation for any tastebud! Fresh sweet red peppers, onions, broccoli, kalamata olives, and banana peppers washed in a basil vinaigrette and nestled on havarti cheese. And don't forget, all Lunchbox meals are served with kettle chips, a package of sliced apples, and a cookie! Wow, we're getting full just talking about it! Orders will be taken during lunch on Tuesday, Jan 31st, Wednesday, Feb. 1st and Thursday, Feb 2nd. Get your orders done then. :)

Science Olympiads Science Olympiads will meet on Monday and Tuesday after school from 3:00-4:00 in the IMC.

Band Students The Roughriders performance is rescheduled for Friday, March 9

8th grade Ski trip has been postponed The 8th grade ski trip for Friday, Jan. 20th has been postponed until Friday, Feb 3rd.

Want to be an Runner? Office Runners Are you responsible? Do you get your work completed and turned in on time? Do you plan ahead and keep things organized in you Franklin Planner and your trapper? Can you be trusted? I have just described the kind of person we are looking for to be a Franklin Office Runner. This is a fun job and you will be asked to complete many different types of tasks for the Attendance office, Counseling office, Main Office and Activities Office. Each day is different and some days you may just be able to use it to work on homework or read. Please stop by the attendance office to pick up an application if you are interested in being an Office Runner sometime during the school year. Students will be rotated each quarter so you can choose the quarter 3 and 4 and the class period you would like to be the runner. For 6th grade you can choose Period 3 or 4, 7th grade you can choose Period 1 or 2 and 8th grade you can choose Period 7 or 8. Pick up an applications in the attendance office and turned back into the Attendance Office by Wednesday,Jan 20th. Runners will begin on Monday, Jan 23rd. If you have questions see Mrs. Becker in the Attendance office or Mrs. Dvorak in the Activities Office. This is a great way to get involved!

No Homework Center on Thursday mornings.

Running Club Running club will meet on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday of each week from 3 -3:45 p.m. until April. Depending on the weather, we will run outside or inside. You will have an opportunity to earn a long sleeve t-shirt for achieving 100 miles. This is a great opportunity for you to get or stay in shape, especially over the winter months. If you have any other questions, please see Mrs. Schnell.

Junior Warriors Boys Basketball Tournament CEDAR RAPIDS WASHINGTON JR. WARRIOR BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT When: February 11 & 12, 2012 (8th grade) February 25 & 26, 2012 (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th) Where: CR Washington HS What: Boys Basketball Tourney Grades 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th 3 Game Minimum 4 Basketball Courts Certified Officials PLEASE – NO ALL-STAR TEAMS This well-respected tournament has been organized & conducted by the Washington Athletic Club for over 20 years. For more information contact Jenny at: 319-573-5723 

Junior Warrior Girls Basketball Tournament CEDAR RAPIDS WASHINGTON JR. WARRIOR GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT When: February 11 & 12, 2012 Where: CR Washington HS What: Girls Basketball Tourney Grades 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th 3 Game Minimum 4 Basketball Courts Certified Officials PLEASE – NO ALL-STAR TEAMS This well-respected tournament has been organized & conducted by the Washington Athletic Club for over 20 years. For more information contact Jenny at: 319-573-5723 

Seussical calendar

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Governor's Blue Zone initiative Read about the district's application to become more healthy by clicking here

Franklin Handbook and Calendar

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