5/18/12 

Boys City Track Meet rescheduled

The Track meet originally scheduled to be held this Friday May 18th has been moved to Monday May 21st at Linn Mar Track.

School fees This is a reminder to families that any remaining school fees for the current school year are due by the last day of classes - May 31, 2012.  Parents may pay by cash or check to the Franklin Main Office. Letters and statements were recently mailed to parents of students who still have outstanding fees.  The District also now offers an opportunity to pay student fees electronically. Click here to access the “School Cash Online” link to set up an account. 

If your student is on Free Lunch and you have not signed a waiver form for school fees, please do so as soon as possible.  Fees not paid by the end of the school year will be sent to collections.  Pay online by clicking here.

Calling all PACT Students  If you participated in any PACT activities this year with Mrs. Siebenga, you are being asked to fill out an Interest Survey for the 2012-2013 school year.  Take a look at the activities and have a discussion with your parents.  If you have any questions about any of the activities give me a call or send me an e-mail.

My number is 558-1975 and my e-mail is dsiebenga@cr.k12.ia.us.

I will be inviting you to the computer lab on Wednesday, May 23^rd, Thursday, May 24^th, and Tuesday, May 29^th to fill out your PACT Interest Survey.  Please be ready to make choices by those dates.   You are also free to fill out the survey at home after you have had a discussion with your parents.  Please consider carefully the choices and rate only those you are sure you want to participate in with a four rating!  PLEASE BE SURE TO PUT YOUR NAME and GRADE at the BOTTOM of the form, otherwise I will not know you filled it out and you will need to fill it out again.

I have enjoyed all of the PACT students this year and am really looking forward to next year and working with all of you again.  You are all awesome!

Students, you can also stop by the PACT classroom 430 to ask any questions you wish about next year’s classes and opportunities.

Have a great summer and see you all in the fall!  Mrs. Siebenga

8th Grade End of Year Gathering Attention 8th Grade Students and Parents: An all 8th grade party is being organized for May 31st(last day of school) from 5-7 at the Cedar Rapids Country Club Pool. The cost is $5, but scholorships are available. More information will be coming......

Nick Nurse 1000 Shot Basketball Shooting Clinic This opportunity is open to both boys and girls on June 9th from 1:00-4:00. It will take place @ Peet Junior High School in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Focus is on shooting the basketball with perfect form every single time and development of the confidence to become a great shooter. Cost is $40.00. For more information please stop in the Activities Office to pick up a flyer.

Summer Reading Program A specialized reading program is being offered at the Ambroz Recreation Center this summer. Multiple oportunities are available for grades 6th through 8th grade. Please check out the Activity Board or pick up a flyer in rm 300 for more info.

Kennedy Boy's Basketball Camps Future Kennedy Students There is information about 2012 Kennedy Basketball Camps in Mr. Dvorak's office, Room 300. Also, current 8th grade boy's basketball players who will attend Kennedy next year need to pick up additional information from Mr. Kelsey or Mr. Jeffords. There are orientation meetings starting the week of April 22nd.

Warm Weather Dress This is just a reminder to Franklin students to be familar with the dress code as outlined on page 5 of your Franklin Planner. It gives both guidelines for shirts, shorts and pants. You will be asked to change your clothing or cover up if not in compliance with these guidelines.

Attention Students interested in participating in a Show Choir Camp Kennedy Choral League is again sponsoring show choir camp, taught by Kennedy show choir alumni, with proceeds to benefit the Kennedy Choral Program. Camp enrollment is open to current 5th-8th graders interested in show choir. Students will spend the week learning vocal parts and choreography and getting a taste of what show choir is like. Camp will conclude with a performance for our families. If you have any questions, please contact Alice at 270-5999 or apei@cr.k12.ia.us Flyers about this event can be picked up in the Activities office.

Waiting areas before and after school Students are reminded to do your PARRT and follow the expectations for waiting areas. With the warm weather students are expected to wait outside in an orderly and appropriate manner. If you need to see a teacher you should have made arrangements ahead of time and have a pass in your planner. You may go directly to the homework center to get help everyday except on Thursdays. Students are reminded that even though they are outside school rules still apply. Remember that if you are eating breakfast you should enter using door number 7 @ 7:30 and when done with breakfast you would return outside until the bell rings. After school students should be leaving the school grounds as soon as they exit the building unless waiting for a ride. We encourage students to get academic help from teachers after school, however when done meeting with teachers students need to exit the building and not wander around inside. Remember if not under the direct supervision of a teacher or coach you should be on your way home.

Student Fees and Sports Fees for the 2011-2012 school year Attention Franklin students who have outstanding fees. Please stop by the Main Office and take care of these. These fees need to be taken care of promptly. Please pay these to Mrs. Clair in the main office.

RAGBRAI Needs You! More than 15,000 riders will stay ivernight in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, July 26th. Of those more than 2,000 are looking for private camping or home stays. Volunteers are needed to provide parking for motor homes, space for tents, floor space, beds, and/or bathroom facilities. Let's show RAGBRAI participants Cedar Rapids' hospitality. This is you chance to meet someone new, make new friends from all over, and create a warm memory! Join the fun and help make RAGBRAI a success! Please contact Heather Deeter, Housing Chair, at hoursing@cedarrapidsragbri.com, or sign up at www.cedarrapidsragbrar.com/housing. Additional info. can be picked up in the Activities Office on how you can help out.

Attention 14 year olds Are you looking for a summer job? This might be for you. This is a Detasseling opportunity. Starting wage is $7.25 with a $2.00 to $5.00 and hour bonus if you work everyday for 3 weeks. Pick up information in the Activities Office if you are interested.

Mount Mercy Soccer Camp Inofrmation regarding the Mount Mercy Soccer Camp can be picked up in the Activity Office. This camp runs June 11-15 or June 18-22. Fields at Regis and Franklin will be used during this time.

Attention Franklin Football Players Washington is offering a Strength and Conditioning Camp along with a Football Camp. Cost is $75.00 or $50.00 depending on what you select to participate in. Information can be picked up in the Activities Office. Get registered for these activities.

Reminder to PACT Students PACT students should to go online and fill out their interest surveys sometime this week at home on the Franklin website. Please take care of this ASAP.

Reminder to Student Council Students Please stop by the main office and pay your $5.00 for your Student Council t-shirt. You need to take care of this ASAP.

Algebra Permission Due Friday Attention current 6th Grade Students If you received info about taking Algebra next year, those permission forms are due Friday.

Ealge Scout Project at Franklin Dear School Staff and Parents, My name is Austin Wu, and I am in 8th grade student at Franklin Middle School. Currently, I am working towards my Eagle rank in Boy Scouts and my project for it is right here at Franklin. My project is to plant hosta plants around the trees on Franklin’s grounds to hide the bare spots around the trees. In order to carry out the project, I need your assistance. I would appreciate it if you could donate hosta plants to the project. You can drop off the hosta plants next to Entrance #7(Custodial Entrance) on the North side of the building. We are also looking for volunteers for this project. I am planning for the project to take place on May 19 starting at 9 am. Please bring a shovel and/or a wheel barrow. SNACKS AND LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED Thank you for your support. Regards, Austin Wu

Attention Students interested in Golf The Cedar Rapids Optimist Junior Golf Association is offering a Membership to local public golf ccourses for a membership fee of $10.00. This ten dollars gets you 2 quality golf towels, free entry to Gardner Tournement on June 20th and 5 tournament entries for just $20.00 Join any of the 5 tournaments or pickup an application at any area golf course. Information about these events can be picked up in the Activities Office.

Attention 6th and 7th grade girls interested in playing soccer Any girl in 6th and 7th grade who may be interested in playing soccer in the fall should come to a meeting scheduled on Friday, May 24th at the beginning of your lunch shift. We will meet in the Auditorium. Coach Dunn/Dvorak will meet with you to answer questions and handout a tenative calendar at that time. Please come even if you do not know if you are going to play but just want to find out more about this opportunity to play school soccer. Will be fun and gives you a chance to meet the coaches

Are you an Iron Kid? Hy-Vee will again sponsor the Iron Kid event that involves Swim, Bike and Run. If interested stop by and pick up more info. in the Activites office. Age group races to be held on July 28th at Noelridge Aquatic Center.

Youth Tech Inc. Looking for something to do this summer. The Youth Tech Inc. is the place for you if you are interestest in Animation, Web Design, Movie Making, Robotics, Game Design, 3D Game Design, and Gaming Academy. Location will be at the Ambroz Rec. Center. Space is limited so join now. Additional info. can be picked up in the Activities office.

Happy Weekend Birthdays Happy Birthday to these students who will celebrate birthdays over the weekend. On Saturday, May 19th 6th grader Yun Zaho and 7th grade students Vanessa Daoud and Nathan Drahos. On Sunday, May 20th 7th grade student Christopher Kroeger and 8th grade student McKenna Pink. Have a great one students.

Attention Franklin Families For families that are attending the Franklin Middle School Day at the Kernels on Sunday May 20th---If you pre-ordered discounted tickets, you can pick up your game day tickets at the will-call office at the ballpark on Sunday. Even if you did not order tickets you can still purchase regular priced tickets on game day to attend. Our own 8th grade student, Maddy Dennis, will be participating as a Strike Force girl as part of the Dream Team events

Birthday Wishes Happy Birthday wishes go out today to 8th grade student Alli Ernster. Make it a great one Alli!

FLAPCO Auditions FLAPCO auditions for current 6th & 7th grade students will take place next week. Everyone auditioning needs to attend at least one audition workshop. Workshops will take place on Monday, May 21st from 3-4 p.m. and Tuesday, May 22nd at 7 a.m. and 3-4 p.m. Auditions will take place Wednesday, May 23rd after school and Thursday, May 24th before and after school.

No Homework Center on Thursday mornings.

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