Franklin Preschool

Stretch Time will be cancelled tomorrow (Wednesday, September 21st) for all buildings so families can attend the Broadway Bolt and Homecoming parade. Find more details on all the HOCO festivities with the link below: https://www.mattoon.k12.il.us/o/mhs/documents/homecoming%2Fgreen-%26-gold-2022-information/373377 #MCUSD2 #Mattoon

This week kicks off our Homecoming festivities! Wednesday 9/21: Broadway Bolt HOCO Parade Friday 9/23: Green & Gold Day The following streets will be closed to traffic on 9/21 from 3:00-7:00 PM Broadway Avenue, between 12th Street and 2nd Street Richmond Avenue, between 12th Street and 2nd Street Prairie Avenue, between 12th Street and 6th Street For more details on all our Homecoming Events throughout the next two weeks click the link below: https://www.mattoon.k12.il.us/o/mhs/documents/homecoming%2Fgreen-%26-gold-2022-information/373377 #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #MHS

We have been experiencing phone outages across the district this morning. Consolidated has been contacted and is working to fix the issue. We apologize for any inconvenience. #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #

Attention Franklin Preschool and Birth to 3 families! #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #FranklinPreschool

Green and Gold Day will take place on Friday, September 23. Students will be taking part in community service projects together throughout the community. #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #MHS #GreenAndGoldDay

Remember and honor. 9/11

Make plans to attend the Franklin September Family Night! Come sing and dance the evening away with an outdoor movie night at Franklin Preschool featuring an Encanto sing-along and the 7 Habits! This will take place on Thursday, September 15, beginning promptly at 7:00 PM (not an open house event). Popcorn will be provided and students will leave with a take-and-make musical instrument! #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #FranklinPreschool

Big thanks to 101.3 WMCI and the Cromwell Media Group for having Superintendent Tim Condron live on air this morning to discuss all the events happening around our schools this month! #MCUSD2 #Mattoon

According to the Mattoon Police Department, the Marshall Ave railroad tracks will be closed from Friday the 9th through Wednesday the 14th. We felt it important to share this information out with our families as many use this route to and from school. #MCUSD2 #Mattoon

Now that summer break is over, you’re probably getting back into the school-year routine. It’s a great time to remember the importance of breakfast. Studies show students who eat breakfast are more likely to pay attention in class, have stronger memories, and get better test scores. Get ideas to start their day off right with the link below from our friends at Aramark. https://www.fyp365.com/success-starts-with-breakfast/ #MCUSD2 #Mattoon

-NO SCHOOL TODAY- Happy Labor Day! #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #LaborDay

Franklin Preschool participated in Super Friends Training on Friday, August, 26th. Students learned how to have watching eyes, listening ears, and a calm body throughout the school building. Franklin preschool will continue to utilize the Super Friend language throughout the school year. #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #FranklinPreschool

If your child attended the 26th Annual Wavette Dance Camp, check out this tutorial video to help get them ready for the half-time experience on Friday, August 26! Even if they weren't part of the camp, they can still have fun and learn at home! https://youtu.be/2frbNKQRyC0

Just a reminder the Franklin Preschool Open House is tonight (August 18) from 6-7:30 PM! #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #FranklinPreK

We are happy to announce Consolidated has solved the issue and all the phone lines within the district are now working. We thank you for your patience as they were down. #MCUSD2

We have been made aware of a phone issue within the district. MHS phones are down and several other lines within the district are also currently not working. Consolidated is aware of the issue and working to solve the problem. We apologize for any inconvenience. #MCUSD2

@Aramark is hiring a food service worker in our district! We'd love to see you in our schools helping take care of our students. Check out the opening below: https://careers.aramark.com/job/?req_id=39680 #MCUSD2 #Mattoon

The Birth to 3 Program recently held a Gross Motor Blowout family night! They had water play, a ball pit, Little Tikes playground cars, a jello sensory table, and watermelon art. Birth-3 is the place to be! Our Little Leaders are paving the way to a bright future. Find more info on the program here: https://www.mattoon.k12.il.us/o/lift/page/birth-3-program #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #Birthto3

All students will continue to eat breakfast and lunch at no charge for the 2022-'23 school year due to Mattoon CUSD 2 approval of Community Eligibility Provision. #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #Aramark

Katrina Farris (Director of Early Childhood) and Tonya Reynolds (Birth-3 Home Visitor) recently completed a two-day training in Safe Travel for all children: Transporting children with special healthcare needs. Both are National Child Passenger Safety Technicians. If you are in need of any services in these areas please contact Katrina at katrinafarris@mcusd2.com #MCUSD2 #Mattoon #Birthto3