Ha Ha’s Hero Headquarters

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HERO Headquarters provides fun reading space for students

Ha Ha Clinton-Dix deserves a Lambeau Leap for his work to promote literacy at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School in Milwaukee. Together with partner Quarles & Brady, Clinton-Dix worked with school leadership to build a reading oasis for students. The space, known as HERO Headquarters, was dedicated on Tuesday during a special ceremony at the school.

Franklin students now have a comfortable, cheerful reading space complete with carpet, beanbags, and cozy chairs. The area is decorated in a Green Bay Packers theme, complete with images of Clinton-Dix. Students in pre-kindergarten through grade 8 will be able to browse and enjoy 600 new books that fill the shelves of the HERO Headquarters.

Ha Ha Clinton-Dix During the kick-off event, Quarles & Brady provided drawstring bags stuffed with books for every student. Having books at home is vital to students who struggle with reading. In low-income households, books are often a luxury. Students were excited to unpack their bags and explore their new books

Clinton-Dix kicked off his Ha Ha’s HERO Foundation in 2017 with the goal to support education. Franklin’s new reading oasis is his very first HERO Headquarters, and the Packers Safety plans to open two more new spaces this year.

“It was a great day as my HERO Foundation launched its first Ha Ha’s HERO Headquarters,” said Clinton-Dix. “The importance of education is something that I am passionate about, so I hope students at Benjamin Franklin Elementary can utilize the HERO Headquarters so they can grow in their reading, learning and education.”

Enrolling Now!!

Benjamin Franklin School is currently enrolling students in Head Start → 8th grades for the 2017-2018 school year. Stop in to register your child(ren) between the hours of 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM weekdays. You may also register online through the MPS Homepage.

To register your child for the Head Start program please call 414-252-0350.

Uniforms

Benjamin Franklin is a UNIFORM SCHOOL. The uniform consists of a royal blue polo shirt with an orange Benjamin Franklin logo and khaki pants.

Each student at Benjamin Franklin School will be issued one uniform polo top and one pair of khaki pants free of charge. Uniforms may be picked up due the school day.

Additional Benjamin Franklin School Uniform Polo Shirt

$10 each (2XL and 3XL $12 each)

Khaki colored pants

$10 each

Order at Benjamin Franklin School.

Payment must accompany order.

Administrative Policy 8.20: Uniforms and Student Dress Code

Principal’s Message:

August 2017

Dear Benjamin Franklin Parent/Guardian,

The staff and faculty of Benjamin Franklin School are happy to welcome our families and students to the 2017-18 school year. The staff have been hard at work preparing to offer students a quality educational environment. There is great anticipation of continuing to Defy Gravity at Benjamin Franklin School.

The goal of all instructors is to make school an enjoyable place for students to learn and grow. The staff has high expectations for all students and is committed to providing dynamic lessons for their students. Our highly qualified professionals will work collaboratively to provide all students a productive and positive learning environment. The top priorities at Franklin are safety and academic success for your child. Student success is determined by the partnership of all of us – families, teachers, students and community – working together as a team.

The staff at Benjamin Franklin believe that strong community-school relationships are essential to high academic, extra-curricular, and athletic achievement. Any successful school begins with parents and community members that are involved and supportive of the school activities. It is the expectation that our students will excel both inside and outside of the classroom. Your support with ensuring that students attend school daily, receive the proper rest at home, and complete assigned tasks and homework will be greatly appreciated and ensure the overall success of your child and future leader.

We welcome parents and guardians to be involved in the school as volunteers, members of the PTO/School Governance Council, and participants in all school events. Again, thank you for your continued support of the Benjamin Franklin School staff and program. Finally, I look forward to meeting you and your child on the first day of school.

If you have any questions, please call me at 414-875-4400.

Respectfully yours,

Sara E. Hmielewski Principal

Important Dates:

Thursday, April 26, 2018: PTO Meeting
Wednsday, May 9, 2018: Mother’s Day Breakfast and Info Fair
Thursday, May 10, 2018: Math/ Science Night 3:30-5:30
Wednesday, May 23, 2018: Performance of play “Toy School” 12:45 & 4:30
Friday, May 25, 2018: No School
Monday, May 28, 2018: Memorial Day
Thursday, June 7, 2018: 8th Grade Completion Ceremony
Friday, June 8, 2018: Last student attendance day

Attendance:

Parents we need YOU… to help your child STRIVE FOR FIVE!

Every Benjamin Franklin student will take a pledge to strive for less than 5 days absent for the entire 2017-2018 school year!

Why? Your children can suffer academically if they do not attend school on a regular basis. Absences add-up quickly. Missing two days of school a month leads to 20 days absent at the end of the school year (which equals an entire month of school missed 😞).

How? For younger children, you can set a regular bedtime and morning routine. Make sure they get 9 to 11 hours of sleep. You can lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before. For older children, you can help them develop homework and bedtime routines that allow for 8 ½ to 9 ½ hours of sleep. Make sure that when the lights go out, so do the cell phones, video games and computers.

Whether your child is in preschool or middle school, school attendance matters and is a predictor of your child’s future! The school day is from 7:35 am and 2:35 pm.

School begins at 7:35 a.m. and ends at 2:35 p.m. Please ensure your child is in school and on time daily.

Class DoJo:

Do you as a parent want to know how your child’s day progresses? By signing up at https://home.classdojo.com/#/signup?_k=tn57pf, parents are able to communicate with their child’s teacher daily regarding behavior and/or other events happening in the classroom.