End of the Year Events

The year is wrapping up and there are several exciting year-end events coming up:

Color Day - Tuesday, June 11. If you would like to help with Color Day, you will be seeing a Volunteer Spot soon, and you can register to run a station.  Question on Color Day, email Meghan at meghan.scheffler@gmail.com.
Teacher Appreciation Luncheon - Tuesday, June 11. Want to help with the luncheon?  You will be seeing information about how to volunteer, or contact Alyce at alyce.kuklinski@rcn.com.
End-of-Year Picnic - Wednesday, June 19

Andrew Solomon to speak at Newton North on June 17th

The Newton Partnership and Understanding Our Differences are honored to be hosting best-selling author Andrew Solomon in Newton on June 17 from 7-9 pm at Newton North High School.
Solomon’s book, Far From the Tree is a magnificent work about extraordinary families of individuals affected by cognitive, physical or psychological differences.  Its focus is on parents who not only learn to cope with their exceptional children, but also find profound meaning in doing so. This thought-provoking book affirms the values of empathy and acceptance and is relevant for all kinds of parents and families.  Books will be available for purchase and a book signing will follow the event.
SUGGESTED DONATION $5 AT THE DOOR
P.S.  For a preview, view this YouTube Video: Far From The Tree

Sign Up for Movie Night!

Movie Night is back this year by popular demand – don’t miss out!

Space is limited and you must sign up in advance. Please fill out this brief online form to reserve your spot:
http://franklinschool.checkboxonline.com/Movie-Night-SignUp.aspx

Event Details:
What: Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (Rated PG, runtime 93 minutes)
Where: Franklin School Cafeteria
When: Friday April 5th, 6pm – 8pm
How Much: $5 per child, $10 max per family; Please pay at the door by cash or check when you check in.
Other Details: Free popcorn will be served and additional snacks will be available for $1. Please bring a water bottle to fill and a blanket and/or pillow to sit on.

*This is not a drop-off event – a parent or guardian must remain in the cafeteria the entire time. Younger siblings are welcome as long as they are old enough to sit through a feature-length film.

Thanks for your support of the Franklin PTO and we look forward to seeing you Friday!

Check out Franklin’s Online Auction now!

The Spring Auction is up and running! Don’t forget to place your bids and share the link with family & friends.http://www.biddingforgood.com/franklinauction You do not have to be a member of the Franklin Community to bid on items!  Bids close on Fridays and new items are released each week.  This is Franklin’s biggest fundraiser so show your support however you can.

Winter Walking Weeks

Share the Love of Walking February 1 to 14 during Newton’s Winter Walking Weeks. Winter is a wonderful time to experience getting to school the healthy way by walking, biking or riding the bus to school. And on Feb. 14, share the love by inviting someone to walk with you! Elementary school students who participate in Winter Walking Weeks can stop by the school health room on Feb. 14 and get a heart sticker from the school nurse!