Principal's Page
Franklin Avenue Principal's Page
Message from the Principal
Welcome to the 2025-2026 School Year!
I hope everyone enjoyed a restful, relaxing, and fun summer. We are looking forward to welcoming our students back to school on Tuesday, September 2nd!
Every year our schools have a focus which drives our work in character education and community building. Our theme this year focuses on the phrase, “Mastering Belonging!” New to Franklin Avenue, and all of PRSD Elementary Schools, students will 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 strengthen our connections to one another.
Staffing Updates
This year, we will be welcoming many new faces to our Franklin Avenue family.
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Caroline Alicandri - Grade 4 Teacher
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Deirdre Hennessy -Grade 4 Teacher
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Sofia Schiano - Grade 1 Teacher
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Sarah Loveland-Gill - Music Teacher
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Denise Murphy - ENL Teacher Grade 4
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Barbara Spiegelberg - Teaching Assistant
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Sarah Nittoli - Teaching Assistant
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 29th.
- 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 29th.
- 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
- Code of Conduct
- Student Records FERPA Notification
- 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 2025-2026 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.
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 Tuesday, 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
Please view the most up-to-date PTA information at the link below:
Again, I would like to welcome you to the start of the school year!
Sincerely,
Kristin E. Talleyrand, Ed.D.
Principal