Have yourself a merry little breakfast with Santa! 🎅 🥞

📅 Date: December 6th
🕙 Time: 10 AM – 12 PM
📍 Location: Edison High School Cafeteria
50 Blvd of the Eagles, Edison, NJ

🎄 Enjoy:
🥞 A delicious breakfast
🎶 Live music
🎨 Arts & crafts
📸 Photos with Santa himself!

🎟️ Admission:
Children 3 and under – FREE
$10 with pre-registration
$14 at the door
👉 Click the link: https://tinyurl.com/mpwzk6b5 to pre-register and save!
about 9 hours ago, Elizabeth Cardone
Breakfast with santa december 6 10am-12pm EHS cafeteria

Play of the day.... Teachers of the YEAR!

Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year, Katie Crowley, and our Educational Services Professional of the Year, Stacie Afonso!
We are so proud and lucky to call you BOLTS! Your dedication, heart, and daily impact make our school shine.



8 days ago, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Teachers of the YEAR

Play of the day..... Math and Munch!

Families enjoyed coffee, donuts, and fun math games while learning strategies to support students at home. What a great way to start the day at Benjamin Franklin.

9 days ago, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Math and Munch
Math and Munch
Math and Munch
Math and Munch
Play of the day... Dash and Splash! Today, select members of Benjamin Franklin team participated in SONJ Turkey Dash and Splash. We raised over 3K for Special Olympics. #GreatnessStartsHere
19 days ago, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
BEN staff at SONJ
our principal finishing
Play of the day... Veteran's Day Pride! 🇺🇸 Students came together for a parade, an honor walk, and heartfelt classroom conversations with our visiting veterans. We’re proud to celebrate and remember those who served. #GreatnessStartsHere
20 days ago, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Bagpiper performance
parade of veterans
veteran classroom visit
waving to bus of veterans
Play of the day... Election Day! Miss Thompson and Mrs. Masnica's 1st graders learned about voting through their own class cookie election! Students created campaign posters, voted for their favorite candidate & tallied the votes to elect our favorite cookie! #GreatnessStartsHere
about 1 month ago, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
class votes
student voting
student voting
students making posters
Play of the day…Trick or teach! Our parade of costumes was filled with fun and community. Our classrooms were full of costumes, crafts, and spooky learning this Halloween. Wishing everyone a safe and happy night!
about 1 month ago, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Halloween parade
Halloween parade
Halloween parade
Halloween parade
Play of the day... Halloween Science! Ms. Lewkowitz's scientists explored the human skeleton and created spooky x-rays of their hands to celebrate Halloween fun and learning! #GreatnessStartsHere
about 1 month ago, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
students holding hand skeletons
student with hand skeleton
students making hand skeletons
students making had skeletons

Announcement: Calendar Change!
On Tuesday, November 4, the district will operate on an early dismissal day. See our school hours on our website: https://www.edison.k12.nj.us/page/school-hours

about 1 month ago, Edison Township Public Schools
Play of the day... Book Vending Machine launch! Our Character Pumpkin contest winners were celebrated today with the gift of a coin to "purchase" a new book of their choice. Spreading the joy of reading at Benjamin Franklin! #greatnessstartshere
about 1 month ago, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
students choosing books from the vending machine
students choosing books from the vending machine
Play of the day... Vonthun Country Farm! From pumpkin patches to apple orchards, our students got the full fall experience! They met farm animals, picked their own treats, and enjoyed fresh cider and donuts straight from the farm. #GreatnessStartsHere
about 1 month ago, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Students at the farm
Students at the farm
Students at the farm

Play of the day...Light Up Our Learning! ✨
Mrs. Facendo, Miss Koncius, and Miss Lyna’s classes learned about Diwali, the Festival of Lights! Students created their own diyas while learning from classmates who celebrate — sharing traditions, stories, and the joy of togetherness.

about 1 month ago, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Students making diyas
Students making diyas
Students making diyas
Students making diyas
Play of the day....Fire Safety! Our Kindergarten students had the opportunity to listen and learn from the Edison Fire Department today as part of Fire Prevention Month. Thank you to our local heroes for keeping our students safe and informed.
about 1 month ago, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Fire Safety
Play of the day... Trunk or Treat! Our PTA’s Trunk or Treat was a spook-tacular success! 👻 Thank you to our families, volunteers, and staff for making this night full of fun, creativity, and candy! #GreatnessStartsHere
about 2 months ago, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
decorated trunk
decorated trunk
decorated trunk
decorated trunk
Play of the day… Boltastic Culture Night! Tonight was a huge success! 🎉 Students and families shared performances that celebrated their heritage, while teachers, staff, and families hosted stations showcasing what makes them unique. 🌍💙 #GreatnessStartsHere
about 2 months ago, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
student presenting another student with a stamp for visiting his table
the Chilean table
the Bolivian polish and Chinese tables
students performing a classical dance

Join the Edison Township Education Association at their Trunk OR Treat on Sunday, October 18, 2025, from noon to 2 pm at the Menlo Park Elementary School Parking Lot!

The free event will include:

about 2 months ago, Edison Township Public Schools
Play of the day... Applesauce! Miss Carlos' class wrapped up their apple unit by making homemade applesauce! Students peeled, chopped, and mixed apples with cinnamon, sugar & lemon juice- a fun, hands-on way to learn and enjoy a cozy fall treat! #GreatnessStartsHere
about 2 months ago, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
students making applesauce
students making applesauce
students making applesauce
students making applesauce
Today’s final play of the day… Camp Bernie! Our 5th grade BOLTs are exploring teamwork, nature, and new challenges at Camp Bernie. A day full of memories, laughter, and learning in the great outdoors! 🌲🏕️ #GreatnessStartsHere
about 2 months ago, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
student on the climbing wall
students on the new low ropes
student practicing archery
students built a shelter during wilderness survival
Today’s final play of the day… Camp Bernie! Our 5th grade BOLTs are exploring teamwork, nature, and new challenges at Camp Bernie. A day full of memories, laughter, and learning in the great outdoors! 🌲🏕️ #GreatnessStartsHere
about 2 months ago, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
student on the climbing wall
students on the new low ropes
student practicing archery
students built a shelter during wilderness survival
Today's first play of the day…Pumpkins! Mrs. Tornambe’s class explored symmetry and simple sentences through pumpkin fun! Students, at all grades, can check out their creative pumpkin designs which are in display outside of Mrs. Tornambe’s classroom. #GreatnessStartsHere
about 2 months ago, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
students drawing lines of symmetry
Fjnished symmetry pumpkin projects
students painting their pumpkins
students drawing lines of symmetry