News, Notices, and Current Events

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS

New Teacher Orientation and Teacher Workshop Week (August 18-22)

Monday

August 18, 2008

Tuesday

August 19, 2008

Wednesday

August 20, 2008

Thursday

August 21, 2008

Friday

August 22, 2008

New Teacher Orientation Day

8:30am

School Library

9:00am-9:05am Introduction, Kevin O�Malley, Auditorium

9:00am-11:30am   Grades 3-5 Math Games-Kevin O�Malley

9:00am-11:30am   Grades 5-8 Character Ed Planning-Joe Perna

9:00am-11:30am
K-2 Think Math Training-Think Math trainer

12pm-2:30pm
3-5 Think Math Training-Think Math trainer

12pm-2:30pm
K-2 Math Games-Joe Perna

12pm-2:30pm
6-8 Math Games-Kevin O�Malley

9:00am-9:05am
Introduction, Kevin O�Malley, Computer lab

9:00am-11:30am
K-5 Character Ed/Community Service-Joe Perna/Gail Trotin

9:00am-11:30am
6-8 Math Technology-Holt Trainer

12pm-2:30pm
K-8 Edline Intro and Web Page Support-Ben Benjamin

9:00am-9:05am
Introduction, Kevin O�Malley, Auditorium

9:05am-11:30am
5-8 ELA/Math-Kevin O�Malley/Joe Perna

9:05am-11:30am
K-4 Responsive Classroom-Pat Fairbanks

12:00pm-2:30pm
5-8 Science/Social Studies-Kevin O�Malley/Joe Perna

12:00pm-2:30pm
K-5 Math Games-Kevin O�Malley/Joe Perna

9:00am-9:05am
Introduction, Kevin O�Malley,
Library

9:05am-11:30am
K-4 Curriculum Mapping
Kevin O�Malley/ Joe Perna

9:05am-11:30am
5-8 Cross Curricular Planning-
Kevin O�Malley/Joe Perna

Monday, August 25, 2008

8:30 am-All Faculty Meeting
5:00 pm-"Meet Your Buddies"
5:30 pm-7:00 pm-Family Picnic (On the Common)

See you all on August 26th our First Day of School

BACK TO SCHOOL WELCOME LETTERS AND SUPPLY LISTS
Kindergarten

Grade 1 Mrs. Weidman
Grade 1 Mrs. Mayer
Grade 2 Mrs. Henderson
Grade 2 Mme. Trotin

Grade 3 Mrs. Dwyer
Grade 3 Mrs. Urkevic
Grade 4 Mrs. Bergesen
Grade 4 Mrs. Davis
Grade 5
Grade 6-8 Binder System Letter and Information
Grade 6-8 Homeroom Supplies List

Important First Week Schedule Information for Kindergarten ONLY!!!
Tuesday 8/26 Open House 9:30 - 11:30

children come with parents to see classroom.

Wednesday 8/27 1/2 day 8:45 - 11:50
Thursday 8/28 1/2 day 8:45 - 11:50

NO AFTERNOON BUS SERVICE.
Children must be picked up in the courtyard by an adult.
Bus service to school in the AM only.

SUMMER READING LISTS

Please see our Summer Reading Lists Page

for Summer Readings Lists and Assignments

HAPPY READING!!!

Special Note: The Board of Trustees voted at the June 11th

Meeting to approve the implementation of a New Dress Code.
This code affects staff and students and will be in effect from

the first day of school in August.

BFCCPS Field Day Activities - June 9, 2008

NAMM Foundation names BFCCPS one of the

'100 Best Communities for Music Education'

The NAMM Foundation today announced the results of the ninth annual "Best Communities for Music Education"
survey, which includes 110 school districts across the U.S. The designated programs exemplify
community commitment to include music education as part of a quality education for all children.
The NAMM Foundation and its music education advocacy efforts work to ensure that all children have
access to quality music education programs that encourage lifelong participation in music making.

This year's roster of musical schools represents 29 states with New York, New Jersey, Ohio,
Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia representing the most districts.
To view the complete roster of "Best Communities," visit www.nammfoundation.org .

School Overview

The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School (BFCCPS) is a public charter school in Franklin, Massachusetts.
Our mission is to assist parents in their role as primary educators of their children by providing the children with a classical academic education coupled with sound character development and community service.
Among the first charter schools in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School opened its doors in September 1995 with 150 students in grades Kindergarten through Four.
For details on how to reach us, see contact information.

BFCCPS at a glance:

- A free, public charter school
- Open to all Massachusetts children
- 398 children in grades K-8
- Core Knowledge Curriculum
- "School of Character" Award

Key Documents:

- Accountability Plan
- Annual Reports
- Calendar
- Family Pledge
- Policies

Languages:

Grades K-8: French
Grades 5-8: Latin

Hours:

Grades K-5: 9:00am-3:10pm
Grades 6-8: 8:15am-3:10pm

Fine and Performing Arts:

     -Visual Art
     -Music
     -Instrumental Music
     -Drama/Musical Theatre

The Massachusetts Department of Education states, "the purpose of the Massachusetts charter school initiative is to create new independent public schools that increase student achievement, offer parents more choices, encourage school districts to improve, and are held accountable for results. Charter schools, such as Benjamin Franklin, which started from scratch by parents, teachers, business and community leaders have the freedom to organize their activities around a core mission, curriculum or teaching method.

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