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Principal's Update - January 2017

The FranklinPressPrincipal's Update - January 2017

BF News Moves Broadcasting Locations

The BF News is enjoying broadcasting from its new location in the music room. New microphones and some wonderfully colorful chairs were added to the broadcast set in addition to the ability to integrate computer graphics and videos. In the background you can see one of the two new flatscreen TVs (the second one is in the art room) that are used for a variety of instructional purposes in music and art and that will also help us during our Skype sessions around the world.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year to all of BF families! With the coming of a new year comes students and teachers back from a well deserved rest ready to get back to learning!


Our third graders are busy getting ready for their big concert on January 26. All families are invited to attend this wonderful event at 7:00 pm here at the school.


Our second graders are deep into their personal narrative writing units. During this unit, students learn to add depth, detail, description, and dialogue to their stories. It is truly a time when we see second graders truly blossom as writers.


First grade students came back from break and are busy building and breaking numbers in math while Preschoolers and Kindergarteners continue their ongoing work as budding readers, writers, and mathematicians.


As always, our continued focus on supporting students' social-emotional development continues as we work on character education lessons, developing positive conflict-resolution skills, and highlighting students taking care through Take Care awards.


January is also a time of some of our classic BF events starting with Ben Franklin's birthday on January 13! Classrooms celebrate this day in a variety of fun ways! Check the school's Facebook page for any sightings of Ben Franklin here at school during the day! He may also show up at dismissal as well!


Coming up on January 20 is pajama day at school and Movie Night sponsored by the PTO in the evening. This year we will be showing The Secret Life of Pets! Check out the PTO's ad below and click the button to view the trailer!


Also, get ready for the Winter Blast - coming February 11! Check out the backpack flyer that went home this week as well as the PTO on Facebook to see details and some of the great prizes!

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Happy Birthday, Ben!

January 13, 2017!

Trout on the Loose!

Third graders in Mr. Gallagher's class gave an update to the school on our Trout in the Classroom Project during December's Spirit Day. Today Mr. Gallagher and Mrs. Shackleton's classes released the trout into the larger tank in the foyer. These classes will begin taking care of the tank and collecting data on our tank conditions to determine what adjustments need to be made based on this data. They will also begin sharing their data on Trout Tuesdays on the BF News twice a month. Check out the pictures below!
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Click here for a trailer of the movie
Event Information

Third Grade Concert

All families are welcome to join us for this wonderful concert!

When?

Thursday, Jan 26, 2017, 07:00 PM

Where?

2939 Princeton Pike, NJ, United States

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Calendar of Upcoming Events

    • 01/13 Ben Franklin's Birthday
    • 01/16 School closed
    • 01/18 PTO Meeting 7:00 pm (child care provided)
    • 01/20 Pajama Day
    • 01/20 Movie Night 7:00 pm
    • 01/26 Third Grade Concert 7:00 pm
    • 01/27 Spirit Day
    • 02/03 Report Cards come home
    • 02/11 Winter Blast 6:30 pm at ETS
    • 02/15 PTO Meeting 7:00 pm (child care provided)
    • 02/20 School Closed
    • 02/24 Spirit Day
    • 02/24 Family Fitness 6:30 pm
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    Text @benfran to 81010

    Trouble texting? Try texting @benfran to (609) 482-3342


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    Contact Us

    Website: http://www.ltps.org/BenFranklin.cfm?subpage=5920
    Location: 2939 Princeton Pike, Lawrence Township, NJ, United States
    Phone: 609-671-5540
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ben-Franklin-Elementary-School-1061038223946729/
    Twitter: @bfes_ltps

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