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

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

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.

Because the stories within our schools deserve to be seen and shared. We’re proud to launch the ETPS Spotlight . . . a new feature highlighting the students, staff, and community members who help shape Edison Township Public Schools. We begin by featuring three outstanding seniors from Edison High School’s STEM Academy: Archanga, Mithil, and Vendant. Visit our homepage to learn more about what makes them shine! View a highlight reel here: https://youtu.be/WM58iKwyu6I?si=tWvv7bv_LQq64QRd

Lights, Camera, Design! Our class just finished The One and Only Ivan, by Katherine Applegate. Students will design a zoo with enclosures for the characters in the book. As a cross-curricular connection, they will then find the area and perimeter for each enclosure and provide written descriptions.

The BOE Public Action Meeting is on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 7:00 PM at John Adams Middle School 1081 New Dover Road, Edison, NJ. Please note the location. 7:00 PM View the agenda here: https://go.boarddocs.com/nj/edisontsd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DEXPYQ66E594 View the livefeed here: https://www.youtube.com/live/RpB2fNqXIzo

As we approach the final stretch of the school year, the district has two unused emergency days remaining. Provided there are no unexpected school closures, we’ll be observing these dates as days off on: Monday, April 21, 2025 Friday, May 23, 2025 We hope these days provide our students and staff with a bit of extra rest as we begin the fourth marking period. Thank you for your continued support as we work toward a strong finish to the school year.

Lights, Camera, Números! Learning numbers has never been more fun. Sra. Hernandez's students are making aluminum foil snowballs and counting them in Spanish. They ask "¿Cuanto tienes?" and help each other by counting together. Hands-on, engaging and full of teamwork!

The BOE Caucus meeting will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the Education Center, 312 Pierson Avenue, Edison, NJ. Click here to view live stream. https://www.youtube.com/live/AtkOxU1_8wc?si=VXvrf6AypKqXgd6T Click here to view the agenda. https://go.boarddocs.com/nj/edisontsd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DEBQD268BA3B

Cultivating Community Event: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 Edison Township Public Schools invites families, students, and community members to Cultivating Community, a special evening dedicated to connection, creativity, and collaboration. The event will take place on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at J.P. Stevens High School (855 Grove Ave, Edison, NJ 08820). This engaging celebration will showcase the talents, voices, and cultures of students across all K-12 schools, featuring: Live performances highlighting student artistry Interactive crafts for all ages Student-led sessions fostering learning and community engagement See flyer here: https://5il.co/3ayoo Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzOHCCbLEdkRtSQ2N9uIX0hHd1kdIVQsjg0_oe6-QvPvQfAA/viewform

Lights, Camera, Science! Kindergarten students in Mrs. Jones & Mrs. Callas’ class were thinking like scientists and making hypotheses about the outcome of potato races using concepts like force and motion and friction.

Check out EHS Eagle's Eye's two newest WINGS OF LEADERSHIP articles! The column, written by Chris Saavedra and Aayush Gupta, showcases leaders across the district. Article: A Conversation with Dr. Thomas Toohey: https://ehseagleseye.com/14587/uncategorized/a-conversation-with-dr-thomas-toohey/ Article: A Conversation with Dr. Christopher Huss: https://ehseagleseye.com/14681/uncategorized/a-conversation-with-dr-christopher-huss/ Stay tuned for more stories celebrating leadership and excellence in Edison!