<?xml version="1.0" ?>

<rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">
	<channel>
		<atom:link href="http://www.towne.org/apps/news/rss?categoryid=22476" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
		<title>News &amp; Announcements (Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School)</title>
		<link>http://www.towne.org/apps/news/category/22476</link>
		<description>News &amp; Announcements</description>
		<language>en-us</language>
		<generator>SchoolSitePro</generator>

		
			<item>
				<title><![CDATA[FRANKLIN TOWNE CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL’S MATTHEW KOCHER NAMED A TOP 10 PRINCIPAL IN PENNSYLVANIA]]></title>
				<link>http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2223629</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2223629</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Statewide honor comes as students return to one of Philadelphia’s most successful K-8 charter schools]]></description>
				
					<media:content medium="image" url="https://3.files.edl.io/9937/26/08/25/125116-132fed8a-b7d5-4093-9ef9-318eee5c61ab.png" />


				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
			</item>
		
			<item>
				<title><![CDATA[FTCES 2026-2027 Class Schedules and Teacher Assignments]]></title>
				<link>http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2221496</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2221496</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Class schedules and teacher assignments for the 2026-2027 school year are now available through PowerSchool. To view your child's schedule for the upcoming school year, please log in to the FTCES MyPowerHub Parent Portal and refer to the "Calendar" section.]]></description>
				
					<media:content medium="image" url="https://3.files.edl.io/5147/26/08/18/230739-b86153d6-4b23-4fbc-b443-10645525d330.png" />


				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
			</item>
		
			<item>
				<title><![CDATA[Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School Enjoys Top Rankings Among Charter K-8 Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania]]></title>
				<link>http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2209331</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2209331</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School (FTCES) has successfully completed the 2025-2026 school year and earned recognition as one of the top 10 charter K-8 schools in Pennsylvania.]]></description>
				
					<media:content medium="image" url="https://3.files.edl.io/3f5c/26/06/23/164820-6f5a85df-15c2-417c-ba02-d79b03472a0a.png" />


				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:06:00 -0400</pubDate>
			</item>
		
			<item>
				<title><![CDATA[FTCES Back to School Nights 2026-2027]]></title>
				<link>http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2229199</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2229199</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[We are excited to welcome all our families to Back to School Night. FTCES thanks you for supporting your child's education and for attending. To help manage traffic flow in the building and the surrounding neighborhood, we will hold two BTSN events. The purpose of Back to School Night is for you to hear from administration, meet your child’s teacher(s), and learn about their classroom experience.]]></description>
				
					<media:content medium="image" url="https://3.files.edl.io/9ad8/26/09/08/171219-28f59819-2d71-4aa3-a45a-101487182076.jpg" />


				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:12:00 -0400</pubDate>
			</item>
		
			<item>
				<title><![CDATA[FTCES High School Fair - Thursday, September 10th @ 6:00-7:00pm]]></title>
				<link>http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2230216</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2230216</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[FTCES 7th and 8th grade students and their families are invited to join us for the 2026 High School Fair! Representatives from area high schools will be present to provide information about their programs and answer any questions you may have regarding the application process.]]></description>
				
					<media:content medium="image" url="https://3.files.edl.io/4b86/26/09/10/155657-98f3a01c-c07f-41e0-9840-870c3b35bd0f.png" />


				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:57:00 -0400</pubDate>
			</item>
		
			<item>
				<title><![CDATA[FTCES Summer Learning Packets]]></title>
				<link>http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2208365</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2208365</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Summer ELA and math packets are available for all students entering grades 1-8. These packets are designed for enrichment purposes and include a variety of topics students should be familiar with as they begin the next school year.]]></description>
				
					<media:content medium="image" url="https://3.files.edl.io/7a0d/26/06/17/135534-dd39fdab-752a-436e-9fe8-b9e44a9b3dae.jpg" />


				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
			</item>
		
			<item>
				<title><![CDATA[FTCES Front Desk Closed - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM - Monday, 8/24/2026]]></title>
				<link>http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2223102</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2223102</guid>
				
					<media:content medium="image" url="https://3.files.edl.io/4d3b/26/08/24/143919-4b947150-3fe7-45bb-a616-7c00d1b75b20.png" />


				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:39:00 -0400</pubDate>
			</item>
		
			<item>
				<title><![CDATA[FTCES 2026-2027 Supply Lists]]></title>
				<link>http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2208368</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2208368</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[We are excited to begin preparations for the 2026–2027 school year! You’ll find the classroom supply lists to help your child get ready for a great start.]]></description>
				
					<media:content medium="image" url="https://3.files.edl.io/fe45/26/06/17/140921-d3e2281d-34d5-414f-b2b0-7e84be0347e4.jpg" />


				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:58:00 -0400</pubDate>
			</item>
		
			<item>
				<title><![CDATA[FTCES 2025-2026 Report Cards]]></title>
				<link>http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2132264</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2132264</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Report cards for the 2025-2026 school year are now available for parents and guardians of FTCES students in grades 1-8 through the FTCES PowerSchool MyPowerHub Parent Portal.]]></description>
				
					<media:content medium="image" url="https://3.files.edl.io/55f8/25/11/07/203727-3edd31e9-6a75-4c63-9da5-9ee640334d43.jpg" />


				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:38:00 -0400</pubDate>
			</item>
		
			<item>
				<title><![CDATA[FTCES i-Ready Diagnostic Testing - Spring 2026]]></title>
				<link>http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2197723</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2197723</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[It’s hard to believe that it’s already time for the end-of-year i-Ready Diagnostic! This is an important benchmark for understanding student progress and growth over the course of the year, which is why it’s crucial that they try their best.]]></description>
				
					<media:content medium="image" url="https://3.files.edl.io/fa04/26/01/06/151456-66870750-af43-47a9-99b1-50d5b9ed1ce5.png" />


				<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:17:00 -0400</pubDate>
			</item>
		
			<item>
				<title><![CDATA[FTCES Kindergarten Spring 2026 Report Card Conferences]]></title>
				<link>http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2181096</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2181096</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[It's time for the FTCES Kindergarten Spring report card conferences! Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for the weeks of Monday, April 20th, and Monday, April 27th.]]></description>
				
					<media:content medium="image" url="https://3.files.edl.io/3a62/26/03/23/173116-aa9cd283-3f5a-4563-a8ad-44615b8b0505.jpg" />


				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:31:00 -0400</pubDate>
			</item>
		
			<item>
				<title><![CDATA[End of School Year Dismissal Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2205639</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2205639</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Please note the following dismissal times for the last few days of school.]]></description>
				
					<media:content medium="image" url="https://3.files.edl.io/709a/26/06/04/132604-0ed52e15-97b8-4e03-8f65-314ccca9de75.jpg" />


				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:28:00 -0400</pubDate>
			</item>
		
			<item>
				<title><![CDATA[FTCES Night at the Phillies - Tuesday, June 2nd vs. the San Diego Padres]]></title>
				<link>http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2195880</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2195880</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Please join Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School at Citizens Bank Park to cheer on the Phillies on Tuesday, June 2, at 6:40 p.m., when they face the San Diego Padres. Tickets (subject to availability) for Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School and other supporters will be in the Scoreboard Porch, Sections 243-245. To order your tickets, use the QR code or order button and enter the password: FTCES. We look forward to seeing you that night!]]></description>
				
					<media:content medium="image" url="https://3.files.edl.io/f6db/26/05/05/150821-55c93662-7b67-4a62-b87a-860f78b01490.jpg" />


				<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:09:00 -0400</pubDate>
			</item>
		
			<item>
				<title><![CDATA[FTCES Career Day - Friday, May 29, 2026]]></title>
				<link>http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2192493</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2192493</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[We are excited to announce that Franklin Towne Charter Elementary will be hosting a Career Day for our students on Friday, May 29th. We would like to invite members of our school community to volunteer and share their professional experiences with our students.]]></description>
				
					<media:content medium="image" url="https://3.files.edl.io/6a36/26/04/27/150335-147b8792-5ece-4fd8-9536-7a2dbd41d80e.jpg" />


				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:03:00 -0400</pubDate>
			</item>
		
			<item>
				<title><![CDATA[FTCES Spring 2026 Scholastic Book Fair - Monday, May 11th - Friday, May 15th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2191180</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2191180</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to FTCES! This is a great opportunity to build your child’s home library with new books they’ll dive into again and again.]]></description>
				
					<media:content medium="image" url="https://3.files.edl.io/f485/25/10/07/155345-a912cd21-1d7b-46b6-8671-747bad2fa0f3.png" />


				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:06:00 -0400</pubDate>
			</item>
		
			<item>
				<title><![CDATA[FTCES Mid-Quarter Middle School Progress Reports]]></title>
				<link>http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2173561</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2173561</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[As part of our ongoing effort to enhance communication between home and school, we are pleased to introduce Mid-Quarter Progress Reports for all FTCES students in grades 6-8. These reports provide families with a timely overview of student progress before the end of each marking period.]]></description>
				
					<media:content medium="image" url="https://3.files.edl.io/af5c/26/03/03/154724-18efe574-c698-4871-9fb5-a4af14cb9e49.jpg" />


				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:47:00 -0500</pubDate>
			</item>
		
			<item>
				<title><![CDATA[FTCES 8th Grade Class of 2026 Information Night]]></title>
				<link>http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2176687</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2176687</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, FTCES will host an 8th Grade information night for the Class of 2026 at 6:00 PM. This event is designed for 8th grade families to discuss end-of-year expectations, key deadlines, and other important information. The meeting will be held in the school auditorium.]]></description>
				
					<media:content medium="image" url="https://3.files.edl.io/1598/26/03/10/180742-5d16dcf1-4ea4-470d-89ce-2e6a6a7cdd58.jpg" />


				<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
			</item>
		
			<item>
				<title><![CDATA[FTCES Class of 2026 Graduation Portraits]]></title>
				<link>http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2180917</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2180917</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Graduation portraits for the FTCES Kindergarten & 8th Grade Classes of 2026 are scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2026.]]></description>
				
					<media:content medium="image" url="https://3.files.edl.io/d235/26/03/23/150844-9f05c224-0aaa-4c4b-9113-4eaa0a1f5bde.png" />


				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:58:00 -0400</pubDate>
			</item>
		
			<item>
				<title><![CDATA[Class of 2030 – FTCHS Placement Testing & Visitation Day]]></title>
				<link>http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2166228</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2166228</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[On Friday, March 6th, Franklin Towne Charter High School (FTCHS) will hold a visitation day and placement test for all 8th grade students from Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School (FTCES) who will be attending FTCHS this fall.]]></description>
				
					<media:content medium="image" url="https://3.files.edl.io/00f6/26/02/12/192318-b3c507f1-86ae-4ffb-8c21-8bf094156a8a.png" />


				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
			</item>
		
			<item>
				<title><![CDATA[Safe2Say Something]]></title>
				<link>http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2149444</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2149444</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[School and Student Safety Start with You]]></description>
				
					<media:content medium="image" url="https://3.files.edl.io/3156/26/01/05/152622-54b9f0de-2a84-42c6-83a9-1aeeb62fdeec.png" />


				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:27:00 -0500</pubDate>
			</item>
		
			<item>
				<title><![CDATA[FTCES i-Ready Diagnostic Testing - Winter 2026]]></title>
				<link>http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2149893</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/2149893</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[It’s hard to believe we’re already getting ready for the second i-Ready Diagnostic. This second assessment is a crucial milestone for understanding your student’s progress and helping us better support their goals for the year.]]></description>
				
					<media:content medium="image" url="https://3.files.edl.io/fa04/26/01/06/151456-66870750-af43-47a9-99b1-50d5b9ed1ce5.png" />


				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
			</item>
		
			<item>
				<title><![CDATA[Newsletters]]></title>
				<link>http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/1941609</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.towne.org/apps/news/article/1941609</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Please view newsletters to keep up to date on all the happenings at Towne!]]></description>
				
					<media:content medium="image" url="https://3.files.edl.io/5952/25/01/31/152348-f49faacf-20fb-4f80-a0e6-1da1e75739fe.jpg" />


				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:15:47 -0400</pubDate>
			</item>
	</channel>
</rss>
