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

Ms. Lagare will be here for Library Media.

Please remember to send your child with clothes for all weather. It is very cold in the morning and warms up in the afternoon. Also, it can be wet in the morning. Please send your child with a change of clothes, just in case.

Francestown Elementary School came together for a festive celebration of learning and the holidays on Thursday afternoon. The entire school gathered for a lively karaoke sing-along, blending holiday cheer with academic fun.

Students were randomly chosen to answer math facts tailored to their grade level. Those who answered correctly earned the chance to pick a holiday song to sing. As the chosen students performed, their classmates joined in, singing and dancing along, filling the room with joy and energy.

The event highlighted the school’s Lion PRIDE values—positivity, responsibility, independence, determination, and empathy—as students and staff came together to celebrate in true FES spirit.

On December 19, 2024, Francestown Elementary School celebrated another Outdoor Lion’s Learning Day, immersing students in hands-on exploration of winter ecology. Students searched for evidence of life in winter, investigating questions such as where animals are during the cold months and whether trees remain alive. Their discoveries were complemented by cozy moments around a campfire, where they toasted marshmallows and cinnamon buns while sipping warm apple cider. Indoors, students collaborated in teams to craft detailed dioramas of the subnivean zone, illustrating the hidden pathways and habitats animals use to navigate and survive beneath the snow.

Francestown Elementary School recently came together to celebrate our wonderful community. The event began with a recognition of our Lion PRIDE values, followed by a heartwarming all-school sing-along. Students, staff, and families joined voices to sing holiday songs, creating a festive atmosphere. The celebration concluded with a viewing of The Polar Express, bringing joy and excitement to all.

Wishing everyone an amazing holiday season!

Thank you Ms. Shannon for sharing your holiday spirit with us. We love the holiday music and coloring pages when we finish lunch!

This week in Kindergarten we made reindeer ornaments! Students had a great time making them and are super excited to bring them home to put on their own trees!

We had another great week in 1st and 2nd grade! We started our week with learning 100 more and 100 less and subtracting numbers bigger than 10. We wrote letters about Elfie Jr. 2.0. and what he has been up to you, as well as our daily word work and handwriting practice in literacy. We ended our week with Polar Express Day!

Have a wonderful holiday!!!!

This week Ms. Parisi's class prepared for vacation by doing fun holiday crafts and sing alongs. We had fun making subnivean zone terrariums at OLL, and read the book Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner to go along with it.

This week in PE, students had a great time using the skills they’ve learned throughout the year, including throwing, dribbling and shooting in basketball, as well as soccer techniques. We wrapped up this week before break with some exciting activities on the rope and scooters. Wishing everybody a Merry Christmas and happy holiday season!

"Crazy 8's Math Club" is a recreational after-school program designed to make math fun for elementary-aged children by incorporating active, engaging activities like building, running, jumping, and making music, essentially "hiding" math concepts within playful activities like "Glow-in-the-Dark Geometry" or "Toilet Paper Olympics", aiming to make math enjoyable for kids of all abilities and reduce math anxiety through a non-traditional approach.

Grades: 1-4

WHEN: Mondays at 3:30 with pick up promptly at 4:30.

Dates: Jan 13, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, Mar 3, 17 & 24. No Crazy 8s on No School Days

PLEASE UPDATE PICKUP PATROL WITH AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITY!

Permission slips will go home after the holiday break!

Follow the link to the lunch menu for FES.

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

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

We have food available through End 68 Hours of Hunger.

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.

December 23 - January 3

January 8 - March 10

• Grades 1 - 4
• 3:30 - 4:30
• Bring snack and water

January 14

• 3:30 - 4:30

January 15

• 9:00 - 12:00

January 17

• 9:30

January 24

• 11:30 P.R.I.D.E. Meeting
• 12:00 Community Lunch