Principal's Page
Franklin Avenue Principal's Page
Message from the Principal
Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year! I hope everyone enjoyed a restful, relaxing, and fun summer. We are looking forward to welcoming our students back to school on Wednesday, September 2nd!
This year marks a special milestone for our school as we begin our first full year proudly embracing the Franklin Avenue Bear as our official mascot. As you visit our school this year, you'll notice the Franklin Avenue Bear becoming a visible part of our school community. Our Bear will be included in assemblies, spirit days, and character education, and will remind us to demonstrate kindness, show perseverance, celebrate one another's successes, and always look out for one another.
Our Elementary School Theme this year, “Wild about Belonging!” connects all three elementary schools and our mascots, Lions, Tigers and Bears. This theme highlights the values we all share: creating welcoming, inclusive communities where every child feels seen, valued, and connected. To support students’ character development, students will continue to participate in monthly assemblies about Ninja Life Hacks, which will promote skills in empathy, kindness, and healthy habits to grow as individuals and a community. As a school, we support learners to engage in lessons, activities, celebrations, and leadership opportunities that celebrate our unique qualities and to strengthen our connections to one another.
Staffing Updates
Staffing Updates
- This year, we welcome Thomas Hamilton, Teaching Assistant to our Franklin Avenue family
Important Forms to Complete
We have also provided links below to building level forms, please review and complete these forms before the first day of school.
- Please complete the Early Dismissal Action Plan, this information will be used in the event of an early dismissal due to inclement weather or emergency. Please complete this form by Friday, August 28th.
- Please complete the PM Walker Form, if you know your child will be a walker either every day or one or two days a week for the whole year, please complete this form and you will not need to send an additional note with your child to school. Please complete this form by Friday, August 28th.
- Parent-Student Handbook - This document provides insight into daily procedures at the school for arrival, dismissal, programs, etc. All families are encouraged to thoroughly read through this handbook prior to the start of the year.
Student Placement Information
To view your child’s class placement please log onto the Parent Portal. Once logged onto the Parent Portal, you will be prompted to update your contact information, including your phone number, email address, and emergency contacts. Additionally, you will be asked to review and acknowledge receipt of the:
- Summer Health Update Form
- Pearl River Technology 1:1 Handbook and Acceptable Use Agreement
- Chromebook Sign-off Form
- Internet-Based Instructional Resources
- Guidelines/Consent for Publishing on the Web and in Media
- Student Records FERPA Notification
- Code of Conduct
- Sunflower Photography contact release
- PTA contact information release
After you have completed all of the updates in the Parent Portal, you will be able to view your child’s teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.
Student Bus Information
The bus tab on the Parent Portal will list your child’s pick up location and time. Please be at the bus stop 10-15 minutes before the scheduled pick up time in the morning. In addition, please be sure there is an adult or older sibling at the bus stop in the afternoon to get your child off the bus. Students will not be let off the bus without an adult present. During the first few weeks of school, bus times for pick-up and drop off may vary as the drivers get to know the bus route and your children.
Kindergarten and first-grade students must have a parent or guardian present at the assigned bus stop for afternoon drop-off. Students in all other grades will be dropped off at their assigned bus stops.
Arrival and Dismissal
Our arrival and dismissal plans will remain very similar to last year. Arrival begins at 8:45 a.m. and dismissal for both walkers and bus riders will be at 3:15 pm. School begins on Wednesday, September 2nd at 9:00 a.m. for all students. Please read the information regarding arrival and dismissal carefully. Additionally, please talk with your children about their arrival and dismissal plans. Detailed arrival and dismissal information is linked here.
PTA
You are invited to join us for a Welcome Back Tea hosted by our PTA on Wednesday, September 2nd, at 9:15 a.m., after our students have entered the building. This event will be held in the multi-purpose room.
Upcoming Events
We have several events scheduled in September:
September 2, 2026
- First Day of School!
- PTA - Parent Tea at 9:15 a.m.
September 7, 2026
- No School - Labor Day
September 17, 2026
- Back to School Night at 6:30 p.m.
September 21, 2026
- No School - Yom Kippur
September 25, 2026
- Picture Day
- PTA - Family Fun Night at 5:00 p.m.
September 28, 2026
- PTA Meeting at 6:30pm
- Scholastic Book Fair Begins
Again, I would like to welcome you to the start of the school year!
With Bear Pride,
Kristin E. Talleyrand, Ed.D.
Principal