Points of P.R.I.D.E.
February 21, 2025
On Wednesday, students braved the cold for another exciting Outdoor Lions’ Learning day, celebrating their connection to the natural world. They began working on a field guide, which will be published and available at the school, collaborating in teams to create informational pages about the plants and animals found around Francestown Elementary.
Students also started planning for our upcoming Artist in Residence program in April. We are thrilled to welcome Julie Brown from Hancock, NH, who will guide students in creating a tile mosaic representing our school community and outdoor learning experiences.
To end the day, we enjoyed a cozy indoor treat—roasting pineapple, biscuits, and marshmallows. It was a wonderful way to wrap up a day of exploration and creativity!
Oh the Weather is so Delightful...
Please remember to send your child with clothes for all weather. We will be outside until it "feels like " 10 degrees. Students need to bring warm layers to enjoy their outside time. Please send your child with a change of clothes, just in case.
We often have indoor recess in the morning but go outside in the afternoon.
This week in library, we dove into our Literature Appreciation unit. In Kindergarten, we learned about characters and setting by exploring Elephant and Piggie books by Mo Willems. In first and second grade, we read many versions of The Three Little Pigs and discussed how the narrator’s point of view can change who is the protagonist and antagonist of the story. In third and fourth grade, we discussed different genres and began our Genre Challenge. Throughout the week we practiced independent reading in a genre of our choice and then completed a review that will be featured on the bookshelves. We also played Genre Bingo to celebrate our hard work throughout the week!
