Points of P.R.I.D.E.

Mr. Neilsson will be here for Music.

On Friday, Francestown Elementary was buzzing with excitement as we celebrated our students' unwavering commitment to our core values: positivity, responsibility, independence, determination, and empathy. We proudly earned a total of 10 large paws, setting the stage for an upcoming spirit day at FES. The day was filled with joyful learning moments, including a captivating presentation by our K-1 students, heartfelt birthday celebrations, and a delightful community lunch. Together, we continue to foster a culture of excellence and camaraderie at FES. Go Lions!

This month, Lion's Learning was abuzz with activities celebrating our natural world. Students delved into the wonders of wildlife in our backyard alongside Kara from the Harris Center for Environmental Education. Geocaching adventures led by Ms. Doell added an exciting twist, with students navigating using real compasses!

Our gardens flourished under the guidance of gardening and pollinator expert Kelly Marshall, as Mrs. B. and students prepared the beds for the upcoming summer. Earth Day was marked with fervor as Ms. R. and Ms. Sanchez organized a thrilling scavenger hunt, showcasing our commitment to local habitats and our precious planet.

Here's to embracing the beauty of nature and nurturing our connection with the Earth!"

Mark your calendars for an evening filled with excitement! Join us for a special event featuring our very own resident author and environmentalist, Susie Spikol. She'll take us on a captivating journey through her writing adventures and introduce her latest book.

Get ready for an immersive experience as we delve into the world of literacy with forest-themed games and activities inspired by Susie's book. Not only will it be a blast for the whole family, but it'll also nurture your child's reading skills in a playful and engaging way.

Stay tuned for more details! 🌲📖

Thank you to the Francestown Conservation Commission for celebrating Earth Day with us. Every child went home with an Elderberry seedling to plant. This will provide a habitat and food for our local wildlife.

Our week in kindergarten and first grade has been great! We continued to work on subtraction in math for kindergarten and 1st grade this week. This week we finished our author study of Mo Willems and his Elephant and Piggy and Pigeon books. Students presents at the PRIDE meeting about what book was their favorite and why. Students really enjoyed the Mo Willems book!

Second grade started working on their geography unit. The first step was to apply for the job of a geographer. Once they found out that they got the job, they were able to start working hard on their map books to strengthen their map skills.

Outdoor PE, fun Science, PRIDE, Community Lunch, and OLL! What a great way to celebrate school, spring break, and great weather!!

In Science, we explored two topics related to some spinners that custodian Mr. Josh made for us. (He has a 3D printer.) They spin with gyro action, and they glow in the dark! We researched both topics and learned a lot! And Mrs. Doell was letting us use a toy!!! For scientific reasons, of course.

Have a great vacation, everyone.

Students in all grades continued their work with our "lollipop paddles" and various sized and shaped objects this week. Through exploring paddle stations, competing in the ultimate game of lollipop paddle battle, and enjoying the challenging game of mini golf; students worked on using a short-handle implement to practice their hand-eye coordination and hitting a stationary, and moving target. Third and fourth ended their week with the Fitnessgram Test; while kindergarten and first grade worked on communication, teamwork skills, and strategy to complete a challenge with mini parachutes.

In health, third and fourth finished their unit on exercise and the cardiovascular system with the trivia game Kahoot. Second grade explored the cardiovascular system also, but with the help of the Magic School Bus; and kindergarten and first grade began their unit on the respiratory unit.

Our school Read-A-Thon begins on Monday April 29, 2024 and is sure to be a fun and exciting event.

We understand that your time is valuable. We also know that providing the best education for your child is important. That's why we are encouraging everyone to activate their student's Read-A-Thon account as soon as possible. The instructions are straightforward, making it quick and hassle-free, and it should take less than 5 minutes of your time.

Watch a short video to see how to signup your reader.

This account will serve as a hub for recording and monitoring your child's progress as a Reader in the event, and for you to share their Read-A-Thon message with friends and family. Use the link below to activate your student's Reader account.

Thank you so much for your participation and support. Together, we can make this Read-A-Thon an amazing experience for our young readers!

Thank you,

Francestown Elementary School

Good Afternoon,

It is time to register your child for Summer Learning. Please use the following link to sign your elementary child(dren) up. An early registration will ensure that we have the staff and resources to host a robust summer learning program. A separate email will be sent later in the month to register middle and high school students for Summer Academy.

Explore and Expand (all schools) and Title 1 (for AES, PES, Pierce and GES) will begin on July 9th and run through August 1st. The daily schedule for each program is 9 - 12 Tuesday through Thursday. MS Summer Academy (for all rising 5th graders) begins on July 8th and runs through August 1st. MS Summer Academy is four days a week from 8am - 12:15pm. A more detailed description of summer learning opportunities can be found in the registration form.

Similar to last year, all summer programming is free.

Please reach out with any questions!

Best,

Amy and Kathie

Amy B. Janoch. M.Ed.

ajanoch@conval.edu

Kathy Morrocco, M.Ed.

kmorrocco@conval.edu

Title I Intervention staffing is determined solely by free and reduced hot lunch numbers. Please consider filling out a form.

We have food available through End 68 Hours of Hunger.

Looking for free and reduced hot lunch information? Click here or download the pdf.

There are other services available in the community such as clothes, fuel assistance, and family support. Please contact Rachel Hill at 547-2976 or rhill@conval.edu for more information.

April 20 - April 28

April 29 - May 24

• Help raise money for the Kona Ice Truck to come on Field Day!
• More Information to Come

May 13, 2024

• 3:30-8:00

May 14, 2024

• 3:30-4:30
• All are welcome!

May 23, 2024

• 1:00-2:00

May 23, 2024

• 5:30-7:00

May 24, 2024