Folsom School News

Folsom School is excited to invite our veteran parents, guardians, grandparents, aunts, and uncles to join us for a very special Veterans Day Heroes Walk!

This is our opportunity to celebrate YOU and express our gratitude for your courage, sacrifice, and service to our country!

Our honored veterans will have the opportunity to walk hand in hand with their Folsom student while our entire school community cheers them on and shows their appreciation! ❤️

📅 Wednesday, November 11th
⏰ Heroes Walk Begins: Approximately 2:05 PM
📍 Folsom School Track
⭐ Participating veterans should arrive by 1:45 PM.

📲 Please RSVP using the QR code on the flyer or the link provided so we can plan accordingly and make this a memorable celebration for our heroes!

https://forms.gle/bc9QrrYjDQTHhhNJ9

Please note: This special walk is reserved for registered veterans and their Folsom student family members. All other students will participate in honoring our heroes by cheering them on during the celebration!

From all of us at Folsom School, THANK YOU for your service!🦅

Fall Festival Parade

Parent/Guardians of PK-4th grade students are invited to Folsom School for the Annual Fall Festival Parade on Friday, October 30th. The Fall Festival Parade will begin at 9:30 am.

Students (Grades Pre-K to 4th) will parade around on the blacktop on the side of the school. Parking will be available for parents/guardians in the front of the school and down the right side of the driveway.

Classroom Party

Teachers will coordinate with families for treats and/or seasonal crafts to be enjoyed in the afternoon.

Costumes

Fall Festival Day is an exciting time for elementary students to dress up as popular characters, celebrities, or role models. Please promote the positive and fun aspects of this season and avoid the scary and/or violent costumes. Costumes which include toy guns and/or knives will not be permitted.

Students are to WEAR their costumes to school, therefore, please make sure it is comfortable and does not hinder their ability to learn throughout the day.

Red Ribbon Week is a time to promote healthy choices, make positive decisions, and stay drug-free! Together, we can raise awareness, encourage one another, and celebrate our commitment to a safe and healthy future. Let's show our support and remember that our choices today help shape our tomorrow!

• 📅 Drive Dates: October 5th–23rd
• 🧸 Donations: New pajamas only, sizes newborn through adult
• 💤 School-Wide PJ Day: Friday, October 23rd, to celebrate our donations!

Click on this link to see Home & School information.

https://app.smore.com/n/ubk6w

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Please join us for our annual Back to School Night on Thursday, September 10, 2026.

The schedule for the evening will be as follows:

• 6:00 PM - Welcome: Please report to your child's homeroom to receive specific information about the evening's schedule.
  
  

• 6:05 PM - Session 1:

• Parents of students in Grades PK-4 will remain in the homeroom.

• Parents of students in Grades 5-8 will receive a schedule to follow for this session.

• 6:57 PM - Session 2:

• This session is for parents with multiple children or a child who has more than one classroom teacher.

• Parents of students in Grades PK-4 will remain in the homeroom.

• Parents of students in Grades 5-8 will receive a schedule to follow for this session.

• All teacher presentations will be the same for both sessions.

Please feel free to visit our special area teachers or support staff during either session.

To ensure you can fully listen to your child’s teacher and learn about the year's curriculum and expectations, we respectfully request that students and siblings be left at home if possible.

Teachers will not be able to discuss individual students during these sessions. Please contact your child's teacher to schedule a separate conference. On behalf of the Folsom School staff, we look forward to meeting with you.

Sincerely,

Kevin Fricke

Superintendent

1st day of School-Monday, August 31st

On Friday, September 4, Jordan Toma, top motivational, mental health speaker and author the the books: I'm Just A Kid With An IEP and Invisible - Don’t Forget The Kids In The Back.

Jordon will share his inspirational and engaging story how his struggles became his strength in what we hope is something our Folsom School 5th-8th grade students (and staff) will always remember.

If you are not already among Jordan’s 4.2+ million social media followers, you can find him at @jordant0ma or @imjustakidwithaniep and jordantoma.com.

Click link for technology tips and tricks: https://www.smore.com/f2p50

Website: https://www.folsomschool.org
Location: 1357 Mays Landing Road, Hammonton, NJ, USA
Phone: 609-561-8666
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