Benjamin Franklin Elementary School

Register Now for Our In-District Job Fair! Looking for a rewarding career in education? Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with our team and explore open positions in teaching, administration, and support staff roles! When: March 6, 2025 Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm Where: Menlo Park Elementary School (155 Monroe Ave, Edison NJ 08820) Why Attend? Learn about our district’s mission and values Meet hiring managers and school leaders On-the-spot interviews for select roles Bring your resume and passion for shaping the future! Use this link to register today to secure your interview spot! Let’s build the future of education together! https://jobs.leadline.io/jobs/25239

Lights, Camera, Science Fair! Science came alive at our Elementary Science Fair! BOLTs wowed us with creative projects, tackled the Water Balloon Drop Challenge, and got messy (and curious!) with Oobleck Races in swimming pools!

Lights, Camera, Eyes of the Wild! Thanks to the BEN PTA for bringing this amazing assembly to our K-5 students! Interactive, full of facts & we were even invited to kiss a skunk and pet a chinchilla!

Lights, Camera, Creativity! This year, K–5 students put their critical thinking and creativity to the test with exciting challenges and projects. Check out just a few of our boltastic creations!

Lights. Camera. Staten Island Zoo! After learning about animal life cycles in science, our 1st graders brought their learning to life with a trip to the Staten Island Zoo! 🦎🦉🐢 They explored animals up close and took part in a special guided Animal Encounter!

Lights, Camera...Happy School Principals Day!! We're so grateful for Dr. Bevere- the heart of our school and everything a true leader should be. Today, we had the opportunity to show her just how much she means to us!

Lights, Camera, Kids Heart Challenge! K-5 BOLTs jump roped to raise money for the American Heart Association. BEN raised over $4, 200.00! Thank you to those who registered, donated, completed Finn's mission & participated in this annual event. You helped kids with special hearts!

The Edison Township Board of Education has changed the TIME of the Tuesday, May 6, 2025 Public Meeting to be held at the Edison Success Academy, 50 Calvert Avenue East, Edison, NJ.  The Meeting will commence at 7:00 P.M.  The agenda to the extent known is to conduct A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2025-2026 BUDGET, TO ALSO VOTE ON PERSONNEL REAPPOINTMENTS and any other matter that may come to the attention of the Board.  Formal action may be taken by the Board.  The Edison Board of Education reserves the right to go into a privileged session to discuss personnel and/or legal matters if necessary.   View Agenda Here: https://go.boarddocs.com/nj/edisontsd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DG6GLU445F2A View LiveStream Here: https://www.youtube.com/live/VMHUD64QU6I?si=KA0VLxPHT3mYrUEr

April Public Action Meeting - Budget Hearing TUESDAY, April 29, 2025 Budget Hearing Thomas Jefferson Middle School 450 Division Street 7:00 PM View Agenda Here: https://go.boarddocs.com/nj/edisontsd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DG3LUV584D6D View Livestream Here: https://www.youtube.com/live/KKirb_y4Y5U?si=deT1YhscTY-hz3Yo

Lights, Camera, Create! Channeling the vision of EHS student and former BEN graduate, Samyuktha Nair, Ben Franklin hosted our 2nd annual Poetree Cafe & Art Night! Poets from all grade levels showcased their poems, our Dance Team performed, & everyone engaged in art exploration!

Summer 2025 Programs – Now Open for Registration Edison Township Public Schools invites families to explore a wide range of summer programs for students currently in kindergarten through grade 11. From enrichment courses and sports camps to hands-on learning opportunities, there’s something for every learner. View the full catalog and register on our website at: https://www.edison.k12.nj.us/o/eps/page/summer2025 Have questions? Contact us at summer.programs@edison.k12.nj.us. #WeAreOneEdison #InspireInnovateElevate #ETPSSummer2025

Lights, Camera, Sunshine! Our return from spring break presented an amazing opportunity for some outdoor learning for our grade one students. What's better than the sun shining and students with books in hand?

 The Edison Board of Education has changed the TIME of the Thursday, April 24, 2025, Caucus Meeting (to be held at the Education Center, 312 Pierson Avenue, Edison, NJ) to commence at 5:00 P.M. and immediately convene to Privileged Session.  The Public Portion of this Caucus Meeting will commence at 7:00 P.M. The agenda to the extent known is to conduct the monthly caucus meeting of the Edison Board of Education and any other matter that may come to the attention of the Board.  Formal action may be taken by the Board. The Edison Board of Education reserves the right to go into privileged session to discuss personnel and/or legal matters if necessary.   View Agenda Here: https://go.boarddocs.com/nj/edisontsd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DF6RJB6E30B5 View Livestream Here: https://www.youtube.com/live/GkA3wYDvuV0?si=dDfP735JfN4LgJK5

Spring Break - April 14 Through April 21 We wish our community a Spring Break filled with rest, renewal, and blooming possibilities. Schools will be closed from Monday, April 14 through Monday, April 21, and will reopen on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

Lights, Camera, Ohana Night! BEN BOLTs and their families joined staff for a fun filled SEL family night where they explored different tools and strategies through exciting activities!

Lights, Camera, Amplify! Tonight @ the district showcase our Ben Bolt Student Equity Team, supported by our Staff Equity Team, spotlighted the great work our building has done around equity & awareness. Here's to elevating our students' voices❤️

Lights. Camera. Spring Concert! BOLTs in the Benjamin Franklin chorus, orchestra and band performed their latest pieces at Edison High School this evening. It was an evening of a million dreams❤️

It was a fun day at BEN! Students and staff brought the energy at our BOLT Expectations Pep Rally, reviewing the positive behaviors our Bolts should be showing everyday!

Spring into April with The Insider As the season of growth blooms, so does Edison Township Public Schools! This month’s issue is full of exciting new beginnings: ✔️ The formation of the Edison Township Education Foundation ✔️ Details on April Family Events ✔️ A new Parent Pulse Meeting ✔️ The launch of the Computer Science Academy ✔️ …and so much more to celebrate and explore! 👉 Be sure to check it out – growth is just a click away. https://online.flippingbook.com/view/336762025/

All schools and offices are closed on Monday, March 31, 2025, in observance of Eid.