#OurStoriesCRCSD - Franklin

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School Year 2018-19

Celebrating the Fine Arts at Franklin Middle School. See how these students are taking the opportunity to explore the many musical possibilities available. #OurStoriesCRCSD

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Cameron with Reba

“I love the teachers and our Franklin dog, Reba. I also love reading here and being able to try out for the track team!” - Cameron, Franklin 8th Grader. #OurStoriesCRCSD

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Franklin Student Counci prepares Horizon Mealsl

This week #OurStoriesCRCSD is Franklin Middle School. This year marks the 9th year that the Franklin Student Council has participated in the annual Horizons "Lunch Box Fundraiser." It's one of the most favorite Student Council Community Services projects the group does during the school year. The students donate 2 to 2 1/2 hours of time to help in the organizing of items that will go into the lunch boxes. Students helped with the packaging of cookies and napkins on Monday. Students will continue this type of work on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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The Franklin robotics team is back! This year Franklin students competed in the First Tech Challenge or FTC Sagan league. The team developed skills in the design process, building, coding, and teamwork. Skills they hope to continue to build High School. #OurStoriesCRCSD

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SCHOOL YEAR 2017-18

#OurStoriesCRCSD - Franklin Middle School

Hear from Lucas Ptacek, principal of Franklin Middle School, about Franklin's history and how the staff is striving to welcome everyone.

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The Staff at Franklin Middle School welcome you!

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From buddies, to flag, and then tackle, see this 7th grader's drive for the sport he loves...no matter what obstacle.

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"Kids have changed somewhat, but we have a great staff, that has always Benn a great staff for the last 34 years here that work with kids where they are needed and what they need. I'm a special education para and it is so neat to see kids in the community that remember me and it's fun." Marilyn Schaefer, Special Education Paraprofessional.

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Meet Franklin's Staff

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Michael Haynes,
Franklin Building Engineer

Years at Franklin?

2.5 years & 14 years with CRCSD

What he loves about his job?

"I get a good variety of everything. I like the principal and staff at Franklin, they are very easy to work with."

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"I think I love Mr. Jeffords because he just is nice to you, he is cool but he also has that strict way of being still a teacher and teaching you about what you need to be taught." - Delana, Eighth Grader

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Hear from Eriece Colbert the instructional design strategist at Franklin. She has been a teacher in the CRCSD fro 25 years and the last 13 at Franklin. She answers the question, "Why is building a relationship with Middle Schoolers so important?"

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"I want to be a research psychologist in neuroscience or neuropsychology." Abigail, eighth grader

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MEET Franklin'S STAFF

Name -

Mercedes Hayes, Paraprofessional

Years at Franklin?

22 years

What she loves about her job?

"I love being with the kids and hopefully making a difference in their lives."

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A Franklin connection between a teacher and a student works to build a bridge of understanding and growth.

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"The many opportunities here. I mean I love that there are so many PACT programs and so many opportunities for kids who want to challenge themselves and express themselves." - Meena, Eighth Grader.