As a result of predicted snow and ice accumulations during the morning commute the South Plainfield School District will be operating on a delayed opening schedule for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
South Plainfield High School start time - 9:15a.m.
South Plainfield Middle School start time - 9:35 a.m.
Grant School start time - 9:00 a.m.
All Elementary Schools start time - 10:05 a.m.
Preschool start time - 10:30 a.m.
Please be advised transportation will be operating on a delayed schedule. Student breakfast and lunch will be served on an amended schedule. Please check the district website throughout the school day for any changes to after school activities or athletic games and practices. Before care is cancelled for tomorrow morning, January 16, 2024.
We realize the commute may be difficult for our South Plainfield families and encourage you to drop your children at school on time, however if you are running late, take your time. Your children will not be marked late. High school students driving to school – take your time – The safety of the students, faculty, and staff is our top priority.
Be safe.
As a result of the anticipated heavy rain and flooding predicted to occur throughout the South Plainfield Borough, the South Plainfield School District will be operating on a delayed opening schedule for tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
South Plainfield High School start time 9:15a.m.
South Plainfield Middle School start time 9:35 a.m.
Grant School start time 9:00 a.m.
All Elementary Schools start time 10:05 a.m.
Preschool start time 10:30 a.m.
Transportation will be operating on a delayed schedule. Please be advised an email was sent to parents/guardians previously alerting you to any changes to bus times and pickup/drop-off locations due to heavy rain and flooding in the Borough. Please check your email to see if your child’s bus stop location has been affected. You may also view the emergency flood bus stop locations by visiting the district website at www.spboe.org
Keep in mind, the High School, Middle School, and Grant School continue to be affected by the emergency construction along Lane Avenue. We ask that you follow the same traffic pattern you followed at pickup this afternoon. The emergency construction is expected to cause heavy traffic delays; please plan accordingly.
Student breakfast and lunch will be served on an amended schedule. Please check the district website throughout the school day for any changes to after school activities or athletic games and practices. Before care is cancelled for tomorrow morning, January 10, 2024.
We realize the morning commute will be difficult for our South Plainfield families and encourage you to drop your children at school on time, however if you are running late, take your time. Your children will not be marked late. The safety of the students, faculty, and staff is our top priority.
Be safe.
Due to anticipated inclement weather, all after-school activities, including sporting events and clubs, are canceled for this afternoon, January 9, 2024.
Tonight's Franklin PTO Meeting has been moved to virtual- please join us at 7:00pm!
https://matheny-org.zoom.us/j/82104172564
Meeting ID: 821 0417 2564
Passcode: 639951
Congratulations to the Franklin band, orchestra, and chorus students and their director/conductor, Ms. Blair, on a wonderful winter concert performance!
Congratulations to the Franklin students on raising funds for The Marisa Foundation Toy Drive! Our students generated over $1200 for the purchase of new and unwrapped toys to be donated to pediatric patients and children in need throughout the greater Middlesex County area. WAY TO GO!
https://marisatufarofoundation.org/franklin-elementary-school-fundraises-for-marisa-tufaro-foundation-toy-drive/
Franklin School had a visit from Les Trouble, PI today! Students learned about conflict resolution and how to solve problems in four steps. Mr. Trouble, a problem investigator, and Spike, his sidekick, reinforced the "I message" Ms. Wu teaches and encourages us all to use when feeling upset, jealous angry, or sad.
Practice it here: I feel _____ when you _____ and I want _____.
The Genesis Parent Portal is now available to schedule appointments for Franklin School's Fall Virtual Conferences on Tuesday, November 14th and Wednesday, November 15th. The portal will close on Monday, November 13th.
Note: these conferences are by appointment only and will be virtual.
Please click the link to access instructions on how to sign up for conferences. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PpFG03s0d-Fb4YFMjpTfXT1PKx6Z-AsY7vpCVjZ1mQM/edit?usp=sharing
October has so many wonderful events and observances in store!! LOOK at our schoolwide calendar for all that awaits...
Check this post out for news on the upcoming PTO events- hope to see you there!
The South Plainfield School District welcomes Ms. McKenna Blair, music teacher, to Franklin School 🎶🎤🥁🎻🎶
Franklin Kindergarten Orientation for the Class of 2036! The kindergarten team is so excited to welcome our newest students in just 14 "sleeps"- see everyone on September 6th!
A big "thank you" to our PTO for the special photo opportunity and gift bags! 🐯
Good afternoon Franklin Elementary Family!
I hope you are enjoying your summer vacation and getting plenty of rest.
My name is Mrs. DuPiche (pronounced doo-peach) and I will be your new Assistant Principal at Franklin Elementary School. I am looking forward to meeting you, working with you and getting to know you this year. I will also be the Assistant Principal at Kennedy Elementary School, but will be available by phone, email or in-person if you have any questions or concerns.
I would like to take this time to share some things about myself with you to help you get to know a little more about me. Please take a moment to view and read the "Meet the Assistant Principal" Letter attached.
Sincerely,
Mrs. T. Grier-DuPiche
(908)754-4620, Ext. 4611 or 5601
tgrier@spboe.org
Thank you, Franklin School, for a great year! Check out the PTO end-of-year report.
On Wednesday, May 17th, Dr. Velmer (a teacher at Franklin School) and the students of Franklin School kicked off a fundraising program for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) as a precursor to the District Day of Service.
The students learned about how cancer cells can affect parts of our blood:
Red blood cells: They carry oxygen and we took deep breaths 😊
Platelets: They can heal cuts and we made stop signs with our hands 🛑🤚🏽
White blood cells: They fight germs and viruses and we made strong muscles 💪🏽
To donate online, please visit Franklin School’s Fundraising Link:
https://pages.lls.org/ltn/cran/Morris22/franklinelementaryschoolsp
Dr. Velmer's letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fy9duR3IXv3BMbnadDZpKI6DG5NCf-oJVwPJHn3gGeY/edit?usp=sharing
The elementary counseling department recently held a family meeting on transitioning to Grant School (and the Middle School). A like to the presentation is here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1KvFFtNWseQJplcl53MNSGNPi76zIXI-hqmJAPbF8wh8/edit?usp=sharing
Please note that the presentation is also posted on our Franklin School website and the district's “for parent” site to refer to as needed.
Attention 4th grade families! Personalized lawn signs can be purchased to celebrate your student's "graduation" from Franklin School. "Class of 2023" signs are $20 each and will be displayed outside Franklin during the last week of school. Signs can be taken home following the clap out that will be held in the afternoon on Thursday, June 22nd. To purchase a sign, please fill out and return the form that was sent home with your student OR visit this link: https://class-of-2023-lawn-signs.cheddarup.com
Signs MUST be purchased no later than Tuesday, May 16th . Due to the deadline set by the printer, late orders CANNOT be accepted.
For more information, contact Susan Lester at 908-403-1539 or susanlester16@yahoo.com
Take Your Child to Work Day, Thursday, April 27: Our students have the opportunity to participate in Take Your Child to Work Day. This day is a state-approved absence; those students participating in the event that turn in the permission slip with company letterhead receive an excused absence. Please click the link to access the permission slip.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uRfRcIJLHASADdJ3z_zAqnkZYb6tuRv_MQPdl0utcgg/edit
The South Plainfield School District hosted their second annual Band Festival Day on March 29 at the South Plainfield Middle School. 316 band students participated. Every band student from the High School, the Middle School, the Grant School and all four elementary schools participated. Each school played one piece by themselves and then they played it again with the older schools joining in.
Come see the Teaching Tigers play the Harlem Wizards this Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 6:00 PM in the SPHS Gymnasium. Tickets are on sale now!!
ticket link: https://pretix.eu/harlemwizards/southplainfieldnj03-25-23-06-00pm/
