Parent Coordinator

This role is designed to help parents and guardians find information about our school and MPS. Sherell Smith is the parent coordinator at Franklin.

Family Events

Franklin offers many events throughout the year to encourage family involvement. These include:

• Autism Breakfast
• Black History Program
• Completion Ceremonies
• Holiday Program
• Literacy Nights
• Math Nights
• Open House
• Parent/Teacher Conferences

School Engagement Council

School spirit and student enrichment are on the agenda for Parent Teacher Associations and Organizations districtwide. School policies, procedures, and student well-being are the work of School Engagement Councils, established in Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) in 1997.

The Benjamin Franklin School Engagement Council brings together families, staff, students (when appropriate), and community members to support and inform shared leadership that can lead to increased student achievement.

Members of the council:

• Analyze school climate, performance, and budgetary issues.
• Advise school faculty and administration on matters affecting curriculum, student performance, and overall student well-being.

You can participate in our School Engagement Council as a voting member or guest. Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Email our parent coordinator or principal to suggest agenda topics for an upcoming meeting.

Student Support

Family participation is highly encouraged at Franklin.

Family involvement leads to improved test scores, higher self-esteem, better grades, attendance, and behavior for children.

You can help your child succeed in school!

• Make sure your child arrives at school on time every day at 7:15 a.m.
• Call the Franklin attendance line at (414) 875-4400 (option 1) when your child will be absent. We must be sure every student has arrived safely and follow up with anyone who is not there. We must also record absences correctly.
• Ensure that your child gets at least nine hours of sleep every night.
• Dress your child appropriately for the weather. Please tell us if your student needs a coat or other outerwear.
• Check your child’s backpack every day for homework or important messages.
• Set aside a quiet space and time for homework. Help your child with assignments.
• Read with your child every day.
• Volunteer in the classroom.
• Ask how you can join our field trips.
• Attend the SEC monthly meetings.

Volunteer Opportunities

We are always looking for more caring, motivated individuals to work with our students. Volunteers can foster a love of reading by reading with students in their classrooms or helping out in our library. They can chaperone field trips or support staff with day-to-day tasks. Please contact our parent coordinator to find out how you can help at Franklin. Learn about volunteering with MPS.

WheresTheBus App

WheresTheBus is an app that lets you know in real time when your child’s bus will arrive! It tracks the bus location through GPS and provides up-to-the-minute arrival times. Learn more about the app, including how to access it.