WELCOME TO FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INFORMATIONAL PACKET

Ken Ton Board of Education 2018-2019

Dr. Jill O’Malley Board President

Mr. Andrew Gianni Vice President

Mrs. Christine Cavarello Trustee

Dr. Thomas Reigstad Trustee

Ms. Michelle Tarbox Trustee

OUR MISSION

In Our Community

We will …

Create and maintain a safe environment that is aesthetically pleasing

Recognize, celebrate and share our successes with the community

Innovate and be proactive in meeting the needs of every student

In Academics We will …

Identify specific goals and support one another in the pursuit of academic excellence

Commit to the achievement of academic excellence in every student

In Leadership We will …

Actively participate in the role of leader and learner

Be accountable, success or struggle

WHO’S WHO

AT

FRANKLIN MIDDLE

Principal… Mr. Christopher Ginestre

Assistant Principal… Mr. Michael Haggerty

Office Secretaries… Mrs. Lorraine Campbell Mrs. Patricia Mack Mrs. Kris Merz School Counselors… Mrs. Kathleen Kuryack Students: A-Ham

Mrs. Cindy Backlund Students: Ham- O

Ms. Amiee Zimmer Students: P-Z

Librarian… Mrs. Lori Grabenstatter

Librarian Clerk… Mrs. Kathryn Dunford Nurse… Mrs. Diane Weil Café Manager… Mrs. Maria Marano Custodians… Mr. Jeff Jumper

5th GRADE TEACHERS

Teachers… Ms. Charlene Brown

Mrs. Michelle Coates Mrs. Ruthanne Daly Mrs. Diane Hyzy Mrs. Michelle Kulikowski Ms. Lara McDonald Mrs. Mary Ricotta Mr. John Rojek Ms. Linda Scott

Special Ed… Mrs. Lauren Cardinale Miss Allaina Shiesley

ART… Mr. Glorioso Mrs. Mihelbergel Music: Chorus/Band Mrs. Grant Orchestra… Mrs. Suzanne Barmase Mr. Brian Backlund Mr. Edouard Koeppel Mr. Ciaran Krueger Computers… Mr. Mulcahy Ms. Pelligro ESOL… Mrs. Jessica Stearn Miss Caitlin Allaire FACS… Mrs. Amy Donn Mrs. Pam Cusimano Phys. Ed… Mr. Robert Decker Ms. Kim Leggett Ms. Kristin Lynch Mr. Christopher Wright Technology… Mr. Mark Franchini Mr. Joe Stawisuck

Responsibilities of Students

ATTENDANCE It is VERY important to be in class. Each day builds on the information and skills learned from day(s) before. If you miss work due to illness, music lesson, etc., it is your responsibility to make up the missed work. Please contact your teachers to make up any missed work. HOMEWORK Homework assignments are designed to reinforce and practice the concepts presented in class. Students are expected to write down their assignments in their agendas each day and complete all homework. Homework should be neatly done and on time. GRADING Progress is evaluated every five weeks. You will receive a progress report in the middle of each quarter and a report card will be available at the end of each quarter (10 weeks). Each teacher will explain their specific grading policy the first few days of school. Parents and students have the benefit of checking grades regularly through the Parent/Student Portal. 5th GRADE RULES:

Follow directions the first time they are given Be on time for class and seated quietly when the bell rings Be prepared for class with all supplies Make sure to have all homework completed and submitted on

time Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself

Students are most successful when their parents are in involved in

their learning and education. The PTA communication is a vital link in the process! The PTA

informational page is located on the school website.

Franklin Falcons REACH New Heights

Classroom Hallways Cafeteria Bathrooms School Grounds

R

Responsible

Be on Time Have all your materials Be prepared and willing to work

Walk directly to class Have a hall pass

Be on time Clean your area before you leave

Keep clean and graffiti free Use bathroom and materials as intended

Walk directly to your destination

E

Excel in Academics

Try your best Do all assigned work Ask for help when needed

Walk directly to your assigned area

Make healthy choices

Use bathroom during non-instructional time

Use remediation time when needed Arrive to school on time

A

Act Kindly

Speak kindly Help others Accept and appreciate others’ differences

Speak Kindly Help Others

Accept and appreciate others’ differences

Speak Kindly Help Others Include others

Flush Give others privacy

Speak Kindly Help others Accept and appreciate others’ differences

C

Create a Safe Environment

Keep hands, feet, and objects to self Report any problems to an adult Use materials only with permission and directed

Keep hands, feet, and objects to self Report any problems to an adult Walk on the right side

Keep hands, feet, and objects to self Report any problems to an adult Clean your area before you leave

Keep hands, feet, and objects to self

Report any problems to an adult

Wash your hands with soap and water

Keep hands, feet, and objects to self

Report any problems to an adult Walk on sidewalks and at crosswalks

H

Have Respect

Follow adult direction Follow school dress code Have permission to use other’s property

Follow adult direction Follow school dress code

Follow adult direction Follow school dress code

Follow adult direction Follow school dress code

Follow adult direction Follow school dress code Resolve problems peacefully

Expectations to Support Good Behaviors

 

Grade 5 Courses

Classes meet every day in a six-day cycle unless otherwise noted. Class

periods will be approximately 40 minutes in length.

Core/Mandatory Subjects: English Language Arts Reading Math Science Social Studies Physical Education (Every other day)

Special Area Subjects Students may experience: AIS ELA/MATH Computers Technology Art Family and Consumer Science (FACS) Music/Band/Orchestra/Chorus

GRADE 5 BELL SCHEDULE

Period Grade 5

Homeroom 8:15-8:20

1 8:20-9:01

2 9:04-9:45

3 9:48-10:29

4a 10:29-10:48

4b 10:48-11:17

5 LUNCH

11:20-11:50

6 11:53-12:34

7 12:37-1:18

8a 1:18-1:37

8b 1:37-2:06

9 2:09-2:50

  Term 01 (09/05/18‐ 11/09/17) 

Term 02 (11/10/18‐01/26/19) 

Term 03 (01/27/19‐ 03/29/19) 

Term 04 (03/30/19‐06/20/19) 

1  Social  Studies  or Science 

Social  Studies  or Science 

Social  Studies  or Science 

Social  Studies  or Science 

2  Specials  Specials  Specials  Specials 3  ELA or Math  ELA or Math  ELA or Math  ELA or Math 4a  ELA or Math  ELA or Math  ELA or Math  ELA or Math 4b  ELA or RTI or 

Academic Support ELA or RTI or Academic Support 

ELA or RTI or Academic Support 

ELA or RTI or Academic Support 

5   LUNCH 5 

 LUNCH 5 

 LUNCH 5 

 LUNCH 5 

6  Specials  Specials  Specials  Specials 7  ELA or Math  ELA or Math  ELA or Math  ELA or Math 8a  ELA or Math  ELA or Math  ELA or Math  ELA or Math 8b  ELA or RTI or 

Academic Support ELA or RTI or Academic Support 

ELA or RTI or Academic Support 

ELA or RTI or Academic Support 

9  Social Studies or Science 

Social Studies or Science 

Social Studies or Science 

Social Studies or Science 

SAMPLE SCHEDULE 

CURRENT 5TH GRADE ACTIVITIES & CLUBS

JAZZ BAND

CHARACTER CLUB

STUDENT COUNCIL

TECNOLOGY CLUB

DIGITAL VIDEO CLUB

YEARBOOK CLUB

SOCRATES CLUB

RECYCLING & SUSTAINABLE EARTH SOLUTIONS CLUB

FMS NEWSPAPER CLUB

AUDIO/VISUAL CLUB

ANNOUNCEMENT CLUB

DRAMA CLUB

MULTICUTURAL CLUB

MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSICAL

RUNNING CLUB

How to Label your School Supplies Step 1: Please label your folders and binders in large black marker like the diagram below.

Use a different color binder for each subject

Step 2: Please divide equally one package of loose leaf paper and place it into each of your folders. Also place dividers into each of your folders.

Step 3: Sharpen your pencils. Label all pens, pencils, highlighters, glue sticks and your pencil case with your first and last name.

Step 4: label your composition notebook with your first and last name, team and subject.

Step 5: Unwrap your post-its and label the back with your first and last name.

Step 6: Place two pencils, two pens, two red pens, a highlighter, your glue stick, post its and your colored pencils into your pencil case

Step 7: Place all extra supplies in a zip-lock bag and keep in your locker

Step 8: You are now ready for your 5th grade year!

Please remember to bring all of your supplies to school

on the very first day.

We can’t wait to see you then!

FIRST and LAST NAME 

 

SUBJECT 

TEAM: 

5th Grade Supply List

5 – Folders

2 – Composition Notebooks

1 – Pack of Wide-Ruled Lined Paper

1 – 2.5-3 Inch Binder

1 – Pack of Dividers

24 – Sharpened Pencils

1 – Pencil Bag

1 – Pack of Markers, Colored Pencils or Crayons

1 - Highlighter

2 – Glue Sticks

1 - Headphones

2 – Boxes of Tissues

*PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Please bring a pair of gym sneakers, deodorant, extra shorts and a tee shirt.

Materials needed for Band /Orchestra

5th, 6th and 7th Grade Band Instrument Supply List

All Instrumental Students

10 pencils Box of tissues Music Stand for at home Tuner/metronome (free as an app for computer, smartphone or ipod)

Appropriate Supplies For Individual Instruments:

Woodwinds

single reed instruments – 4 reeds  double reed instruments – 2 reeds  mouthpiece cleaning brush 

Brass

Trumpet, Baritone Horn, Tuba ‐ Blue Juice valve oil  Trombone – Super Slick slide cream and a water spray bottle  French Horn – Rotor oil  All Brass instruments – mouthpiece cleaning brush 

Percussion

At least 1 pair 5A drumsticks  8” PRACTICE PAD WITH STAND (must own your own)  Stick bag  Timpani mallets  Yarn mallets 

 

(Stick bag with drum sticks, timpani mallets, yarn mallets and hard mallets can all be purchased 

together – Vic Firth EP2 Intermediate Educational Pack       BEST PRICES – WALMART, AMAZON‐ 

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!)

 

 

Summer Reading Program 

Benjamin Franklin Middle School 

Dear Parent/Guardians: 

Summer is almost here! You can almost smell the sunscreen. That means it is time to prepare for your child’s 

many hours of free time.  Parents and guardians….it is time for a plan. Summer reading!! 

One of the best ways to prepare a child to be successful in middle school is to encourage that some of those 

fun‐filled summer days are spent reading great books! Summer reading provides valuable, worthwhile 

entertainment, and it exposes students to rich experiences beyond the classroom.  Additionally, reading a 

variety of books increases knowledge, vocabulary and improves the mental focus and stamina needed for 

success in school.  Therefore, it is strongly recommended middle school students read 2 books or more 

during the summer.   

Fortunately, there are a wealth of middle school authors that appeal to a middle school reader’s sense of 

survival, mystery, romance, fantasy and humor.  Suggested summer reading lists  are available on the BFMS 

main website www.kenton.k12.ny.us, and under the BFMS library tab.    Additional lists are available at your 

local libraries, www.buffalolib.org .  Books for nooks, kindles and other readers are also available through 

online bookstores and the public library at https://www.overdrive.com/.  Some popular series and authors 

for middle school students include Warrior (Erin Hunter), Spirit Animals, Shadow Children (Margaret Haddix), 

Goosebumps (R.L. Stine), The Selection (Kiera Cass), Divergent (Veronica Roth), Maze Runner (James 

Dashner), The Mortal Instruments (Cassandra Clare) and Harry Potter (J.K. Rowling). 

Encourage your child to find out what their friends are reading, and he or she can share in the summer fun!  

In September, students will turn in “BFMS Reading Coupons” for a chance to win cool prizes.  Copies of the 

coupons are available on the BFMS library website and/or will be available from their teacher in September.  

The coupons ask students to keep track of titles, authors and a short description of their favorite scenes.  

Thank you in advance for supporting a love of reading and the development of critical learning habits.  

Any title approved by a parent is acceptable for summer reading. 

Happy reading and we’ll see you in September! 

 Thank you BFMS PTA for continuing to sponsor our Remarkable Readers Celebrations!!! 

 

 

BFMS Reading Coupon 

Student Name ___________________________________________________                Grade ____________ 

Title and Author ____________________________________________________________________________ 

Parent Signature _______________________________________________________    Date ______________ 

* On the back of this coupon, write a few sentences telling about a part of the book you liked or sketch a 

favorite scene and include a caption that explains the scene. 

2018‐2019 School Year 

Immunization Requirements for Students in Grade 5  

New York State Law Section 2164 requires certain immunizations (shots) to enter Grade 5 and attend school. 

Please check with your health care provider as soon as possible to make sure that your child has all the 

needed immunizations. They are listed below. 

 

Required Immunization for Students in Grade 5 

Immunization  Number of Doses 

Polio  3 

Hepatitis B  3 

Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis  5 doses or 4 doses if the 4th does given at 4 years of age or older or 3 doses if series 

started at 7 or older 

Measles/Mumps/Rubella  2 

Varicella (Chickenpox)  1 

 

Proof of immunization must be any 1 of 3 items listed below: 

An immunization certificate signed by your health care provider 

Immunization registry report (NYIIS or CIR from NYC) from your health care 

provider or your county health department 

A blood test (titer) lab report that proves your child immune to the diseases  

o For varicella (chickenpox), a note from your health care provider (MD, 

NP, PA) which says your child had the disease is also acceptable. 

PLEASE SUBMIT PROOF OF IMMUNIZATION AND A 

PHYSCIAL FORM COMPLETED BY YOUR PHYSICIAN TO THE 

SCHOOL NURSE PRIOR TO ENTERING  

SCHOOL FOR FALL OF 2018. 

Pre-

SCHOOL LUNCH and BREAKFAST

Pre-Payment Options

Don't Delay - Prepay Today! Online ments Prepaying on your child's cafeteria account each month adds convenience for you and your child by:

Helps you budget for school meals

Eliminating lost or stolen money

Reducing the time your child waits in line

Giving your child more time to eat

Our computerized cash registers will keep track of the payments that you send in, and of the purchases your child makes. The breakfast and lunch purchases will automatically be deducted from their account.

We offer three different ways to make payment to your child's account:

On Line Payments Online payments are a simple, safe and secure way to make payments to your students account 24 hours a day at your convenience.

Cash or Check Payments

You can always bring money personally or send it with your student. Please place it in an envelope marked clearly with your student's name, their ID #, their teacher's name, the $ amount and the check #. Turn in prepaid deposits to the cafeteria cashier(s) or school office.

Download or print out a pre-formatted #10 Envelope for making deposits

If you choose to bring money to school personally or send it with your student, please put it in an envelope clearly marked with the student's first and last name, their ID #, their teacher's name, and the amount enclosed.