Franklin Elementary School
December 2022
Oshkosh Area School District ― “Building Community Through Education”
Franklin Elementary School
1401 West 5th Avenue, Oshkosh, WI 54902 Phone: 920.424.0078 │Fax: 920.424.7581 oshkosh.k12.wi.us
Jami R. Kohl, Principal jami.kohl@oshkosh.k12.wi.us
Rebecca Kleven, Secretary rebecca.kleven@oshkosh.k12.wi.us
Lost and Found - December
Franklin's Lost and Found for December already has many jackets, boots and hats. Please remind your students to check this area for any items that may have been misplaced. The Lost and Found is located across from the Music Room. We recommend that you label your student's clothing with a name or initials so that it can be easily identified.
Kiwanis Food Drive
November 28-December 5
Franklin will be collecting food and hygiene items for the annual Mid-Morning Kiwanis Food Drive. Any canned and/or non-perishable food items or hygiene products that you can donate would be greatly appreciated. Collection dates will be from Monday, November 28 through Monday, December 5, 2022.
PTO Holiday Shopping Fair
The PTO will be hosting a Holiday Shopping Fair for students on Friday, December 2, as detailed above. They are looking for donations for this event. Please click on the following link to view the flyer for donations up close: Donations for Holiday Fair Flyer
PTO Holiday Shopping Fair
Friday, December 2
5:00 to 7:00 pm
The Franklin PTO will host a Holiday Shopping Fair on Friday, December 2, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, which will includes a shopping fair, face painting, milk and cookies, and meeting Santa. Please click on the following link for the Holiday Fair Flyer and Details: Holiday Fair Flyer
Media Center News
Franklin Families:
For December, I would like to share with you another link from Common Sense Media, which has some great family tips: Common Sense Media
Mrs. Tiedt’s
Parent Connection
Dear Franklin Family,
I’ve created a mailbox for you to reach me by clicking on the following link: Mrs. Tiedt's Parent Referral Mailbox. You may also reach me via email: nicole.tiedt@oshkosh.k12.wi.us or by phone at 920-424-0078 ext 1528.
I am in each classroom every other week teaching guidance lessons. Please ask your student about the website that I’ve created for them as well. Click here to check out Mrs. Tiedt's Counselor Connection Website.
This is a stressful time for everyone. Remember we are here for you. If you need anything, check out this Oshkosh Area Community Resources link.
If your family is experiencing difficulty at home, I would like to provide additional support at school. I understand that you are not always able to share details and that’s okay. If your child is coming to school after a difficult night, morning, or weekend, please call me and just tell me to “Handle with Care.” Nothing else needs to be said or asked. This will let me know that your child may need extra time, patience, or help throughout the day. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. We are all in this together.
Check below to see what’s happening this month in guidance!
Wishing you well,
Nicole Tiedt
What’s Happening in Guidance?
During the month of December we will be focusing on Growth Mindset and Mindfulness. You might be asking,
What does Mindfulness Mean?
Mindfulness means being aware of what is happening around you right now at the present moment. Being mindful can help you to notice the little details happening around you. Being mindful can also help you to think about your words and actions before they happen. Learning how to adjust and cope will help us to get through any difficult situation in a healthy and powerful way. Remembering to take our deep breaths, breathing in through our nose, like we are smelling a flower and out through our mouths like we are blowing out a candle.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
First Semester Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2023, from 4:00 to 7:15 pm and also on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, from 4:00 to 7:15 pm for all students. More information will come out for these conferences in January. We will be using PTC Fast for setting up these conferences.
Personal Items from Home
Please remind your students that they are not allowed to bring toys, sports equipment, or other personal items to school.
Breakfast/Lunch Menus
Please click on the following link to view the lunch menus each month:
Food Service Information and Menus
Change of Clothing
Our younger students are strongly encouraged to keep a change of clothing in their backpack in the event they soil their clothes due to recess activities, lunch spills or health issues. Due to space limitations, we do not keep extra clothing at school to accommodate these needs. Parents/Guardians will be called to bring needed clothing. In addition, parents of students who have ongoing bathroom accidents may need to be called to assist their student, if necessary.
Outdoor Recess/Personal Property at School
Franklin students will be going outside for recess, weather permitting. Students are expected to participate in outdoor recess with their classmates and should come to school prepared to go outside with the proper clothing, shoes, etc.
A doctor's note is required if your child will need to stay in for a length of time longer than 3-5 days. Please keep in mind that toys, phones, electronic games, and sporting goods should be kept at home as we do not want to risk loss or damage to your personal property.
Professional Development Days
(Note: There will no longer be Early Dismissal Days for Professional Development)
As indicated on the School Calendar at the link above, there will no school on the following dates due to Teacher Professional Development. Please look carefully at the student calendar for all other days off as well. The Profesional Development dates are as follows:
Friday, December 9th
Monday, January 16th
Friday, February 10th
Monday, February 20th
Friday, March 10th
Friday, May 12th
Birthday Treats/Invitations/and Books
Treats: Edible birthday treats are not allowed per district policy. Students are allowed to bring a small, tangible birthday treat such as pencils, stickers, glowsticks, etc.
Invitations: Classroom teachers may not distribute birthday invitations to students unless they are going to an entire class. If you are inviting kids from another class, that whole entire class would need to be invited too. We prefer that birthday invitations get handled outside of school.
Birthday Books: Each year our Franklin PTO raises money to purchase books that are kept in the Principal's office. Students are invited to the Principal's office on their birthday to pick out a book to keep and take home. Students with summer month birthdays are also included in this activity during the last months of school.
Pets on School Property
Parents picking up their children after school must stay on the sidewalk with their pets and not come onto school property. The district does allow service animals and therapy animals. Please refer to the District Policy for full details:
Book: Policy Manual
Section: 8000 Operations
Title: ANIMALS ON DISTRICT PROPERTY
Code: po8390
Status: Active
Adopted: November 18, 2015
Last Revised: November 18, 2020
8390 - ANIMALS ON DISTRICT PROPERTY