Franklin Elementary Center

Dear families, I hope everyone has had a great fall break. I wanted to remind everyone we still have a Top Secret November Event left that your students aren't going to want to miss. Friday, December 1st is our next S.O.A.R Event Day. Students must have earned their 12 tickets to attend. One way students earn a ticket is by being at school on time every day for the week. See in tomorrow, Mrs. Agee

Good evening families, Just a reminder that spirit wear orders are due tomorrow, November 15th. Also, picture retakes will take place on Thursday, November 16th. If you were not happy with your students photos, send the package back for retakes. Anyone who was absent or didn't have their photo taken earlier in the year will also have pictures at this time. Fall Break is November 20-24. Please mark your calendars and join us on November 20th for PTO's Spirit Night at Texas Roadhouse from 4-8.Show a copy of our flyer and we receive 10% of your total order. Have a wonderful evening!

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Every year at this time we must fulfill a requirement of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) of 1986. It is our responsibility to notify in writing, parents/legal guardian, school staff and employee organizations of the availability of the Asbestos Management Plan for each facility. Please find the notification information for your facility on Wood County Schools' web page.

Tomorrow will be our Halloween Parade and Pie the Eye. Visitors may begin arriving at 1:30 and report straight to the track. Children may wear costumes to school for Red Ribbon Week. Costumes must be school friendly—NO blood, gore, or scary costumes. Masks will only be permitted to be worn during the parade. Accessories that include a knife, gun, or other weapon are not permitted at school. Please be aware of children in the background when posting photos on social media. Students will return to their classroom to gather their backpacks. Teachers will bring their class out and line up in the grass, to be signed out. Please send a note if you plan to take your child after the parade.

Reminder, there is no school for students on Thursday, Oct. 26 (Parent-Teacher Conferences) or Friday, Oct. 27 (Professional Learning Day). Classes resume as normal on Monday, Oct. 30.

REMINDER: Parent-Teacher conferences will be held Thursday, Oct. 26. Contact individual schools for schedules or to make an appointment.

Good evening families, Don't forget tomorrow kicks off Red Ribbon Week: Monday- PJ Day Tuesday-Tie Dye or Wear a Tie Day Wednesday-Favorite Team Thursday- No School for Students--Parent Teacher Conference 11-6:15 Friday-No School for Students Be Kind to Your Mind, Live Drug Free

Bus 144 has just arrived to Franklin we are loading it now.

Just a friendly reminder a fun filled evening of Title I Fall STEM activities are happening this evening at Franklin's Gym for our students. The front doors will open at 6pm. Hope to see you there!

Don't forget PTO meeting this evening in the cafeteria at 5:30. Enter the doors down by the dumpster.

Don't forget the Title I Opening Meeting at Skate Country this evening starting at 5:30. Pizza will be provided for students as a snack during the parent meeting by Title I and drinks donated by Wendys. We want to thank our partners in education First Mutual Bank for sponsoring our skates for this evening. Can't wait to see you there.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Buss 144 will be late to the bus stop. I apologize for the inconvenience.

Wood County Schools is sponsoring a Vaping Prevention Poster Contest and a Video Contest giving students the opportunity to spread the message about the risks of vaping and nicotine addiction. Students are invited to create a video or a poster encouraging students to choose a healthy vape-free lifestyle. Learn more at https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/vaping-prevention.

Wood County Schools will hold its first ever Job Fair for WCS positions from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 at Grand Pointe in Vienna! Learn about needed positions in Wood County Schools. Begin the application process for professional and service jobs. Full-time and substitute positions available, including: Bus Drivers Mechanics Custodians Aides Teachers Secretaries Cooks Nurses and More! THURSDAY, SEPT. 28 11 AM TO 6 PM GRAND POINTE CONFERENCE CENTER 1500 GRAND CENTRAL AVE. VIENNA, WV woodcountyschoolswv.com

Wood County Schools will hold a job fair for WCS positions on Thursday, Sept. 28 at the Grand Pointe Conference Center in Vienna! Learn about needed positions in Wood County Schools. Begin the application process for professional and service jobs. Full-time and substitute positions available. Including: Bus Drivers Mechanics Custodians Aides Teachers Secretaries Cooks Nurses and more! THURSDAY, SEPT. 28 11 AM TO 6 PM GRAND POINTE CONFERENCE CENTER 1500 GRAND CENTRAL AVE. VIENNA, WV woodcountyschoolswv.com

*Student Test Scores* In spring 2023, students in Grades 3 through 8 took the General Summative Assessment and students in Grade 11 took the SAT School Day assessment. On Tuesday, September 12, students will receive a printed copy of their individual student score report which will contain information regarding each student's performance on the tested areas. To further assist parents/guardians in understanding their child's performance on the WVGSA or the SAT School Day, the West Virginia Department of Education is providing an individual video score report for each student in addition to the printed report.. A link to your child's individual video score report will be sent to your child's K12 student email address on September 12th. Please work with your student to access the link in the email. When you click on the link, you will be taken to a site where you will need to enter your child's date of birth to access the video report. Resources are also available at that site to help your student. If you need assistance in locating the video score report link, or if you do not know your child's K12 email address or password, you may contact your child's school, or contact Cathy Grewe at the Wood County Schools Board Office at 304-420-9663 Extension 122.

The Parkersburg News and Sentinel is seeking nominees for Teen of the Week! Go to http://tinyurl.com/2023-24TeenoftheWeek to make your nomination. Nominees should be: * between the ages of 13-19 * live in the Mid-Ohio Valley * can be a public, private or homeschool student * have an interesting hobby or passion Though sports are part of a well-rounded student, the Teen of the Week focuses on academic and social activities which make the teen a standout among their peers! Academic achievement, unique hobbies and interesting activities will be highlighted!

Happy Labor Day! All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 4th, in observance of the holiday. We will see you back on Tuesday during normal hours.

***Storm Delays*** Good morning! This is Christie Willis, Superintendent of Wood County Schools. Buses are running their routes this morning. However, due to storms there are several buses delayed or unable to cross low lying creek areas. The following buses will be delayed: 49, 149, 154, 157, 162, 163, 172, 173, 175, 192, 199, 205, 210, 214, 216, and 236. No tardies will be issued today due to weather. Please be cautious on the roads and be safe!