After School Clubs Starting on Monday, September 30
Be on the lookout for club sign ups! You will receive an opportunity for your child to participate in free after school clubs (Grades 1-6). Busing is not provided and pick up will be at 4:20.
DRESS AND APPEARANCE (Policy #5511)
Next week we will start reminding students of the dress code. Please review.
A. It is Franklin Township School’s intent to maintain an appropriate code of dress which will not infringe upon individual expression yet will uphold an appropriate environment.
B. Clothing shall not constitute a health or safety hazard to the wearer or to others. It shall not be potentially destructive to school property and shall not constitute a disruption to the educational process.
C. Specific guidelines include:
Outer garments, sunglasses, hats and any headdress, except for medical or religious reasons, are to be kept in the student’s classroom during the day;
Regular shoes (shoes with a back strap) or sneakers must be worn in the building. Bare feet, spiked or cleated footwear, black-heeled boots, which mark or damage floors and footwear that is unsafe or intended for the beach are not permitted in school. Sneakers must be worn in the gymnasium;
Shorts, skirts and dresses must measure no more than five inches above the knee (grades 3-6).
Spaghetti-strap tops or dresses, half-shirts, halter-tops, see-through clothing are not to be worn; three inch shoulder straps are required (grades 4-6).
Face masks, T-shirts or any items that include offensive graphics, inappropriate language, pictures, advertisements or slogans that promote the use of controlled substances, such as alcohol or drugs, are not allowed;
Pants should be worn at or above waist level, and at no time should undergarments of any kind be visible; and
If children are not dressed by this standard, their parent(s)/guardian(s) will be notified and asked to bring in appropriate clothing. Clothing from the Nurse's office may be supplied.
Looking Ahead
October 14 - No School - Staff In- service
October 31 - 12:50 Dismissal /Parade/Parties
November 7 & 8 - No school - NJEA Convention
November 13, 14, 15 - 12:50 Dismissal - Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 27 - 12:50 Dismissal - Thanksgiving Break
November 28 & 29 - No School - Thanksgiving Break