Our Franklin School Improvement Team would like you to know what progress has been made according to your comments on the 2010-11 parent surveys both from the internet surveys and the parent teacher conference surveys.
1.  You requested more book titles for our Accelerated Reader Program:  We have purchased the AR Titles on line in
     which your child has access.
2.  More physical education and wellness programs for your children:  Our students participate in physical
     education. Mrs. Anderson also offers the mileage club during noon recess.  The Mileage and Wellness 
     assembly takes place once a month.
3.  Request for more technology:  We have a stationary lab with 32 computers and a C.O.W. (computer on wheels)
     which holds 32 laptops and can be used in grades 1st through 4th.  Our third and fourth grade teachers have
     smart boards which they have implemented throughout their daily lessons.
4.  We have added two new playground equipment pieces to our Jr. Kindergarten and Kindergarten end.
5.  Request to add a safe dismissal program:  We began working on a Safe Routes to School Grant which involves
     MDOT, the City of Cadillac, Health Department, CAPS Supervisor of Maintenance, Franklin staff and parents.
     We also received a Walk to School Bus grant which focuses on the students safety being assisted and
     unassisted as walkers.  The purpose of these grants are to provide a safe environment for all students walking
     to and from Franklin, bus and self transportation pick up and departure.
6.  Recognition of our students for their positive social characteristics takes place monthly during our Gold
     Award Assembly.  The students are recognized in various ways.
As the Franklin School Improvement Team and staff, we appreciate your comments and look forward to working with you in providing Franklin students a safe, healthy and educational enriched environment. 
      Franklin School Improvement Team





Franklin School is committed to assuring that all children are being released safely and exactly the way you have chosen.  These choices are:

• Walking either unassisted to a specific location or waiting in the gym for parent pick-up.
• Car Rider
• Cadillac Area Public School Bus Rider

The "Fitness Finders Mileage Club" began on Sept. 12.  The club is held during lunch recess on most days. No special equipment needed, just appropriate clothing.  Each student is free to walk as little or as much as he/she desires.  This Club is noncompetitive.  Congratulations to the following 15-mile medal winners: Luke T., Jessica B., Allison W., Aleayah H., Abigail V., Matthew E., Ethan E., Liam C., Collin C., Rachael A., Blake C., Brie L., Cameron M., Jaiden V., Logan F., Jenna W. and Matthew S.  Congratulations to the 30 mile wristband winners:  Connor A., Teegan B., Elliot L., Kyle C., Katie G., and Karis B.
For the month of November, we had 94 mileage club cards completed, 36 miles per day were completed., 544 miles completed in November, 1893 total school miles this year, 144 students have completed one or more mileage club cards, 20 students in Mrs. McLaurin's class have completed at least one card and 103 miles completed by Mrs. Marion's class to win the November contest!  Thank you to Mrs. Anderson for supervising this.  Congratulations to all you on doing a super job!