School News
- Jan 17, 2025 · Francestown Elementary School
January 17, 2025 "Points of P.R.I.D.E." Newsletter
Please see the "Points of P.R.I.D.E." Newsletter from Rachel Lunan-Hill by clicking here.
- Jan 14, 2025 · Francestown Elementary School
First Day of Crazy 8's Math Club
The first day of Crazy 8’s Math Club was an exciting adventure in hands-on math exploration for first through fourth graders. Students spent an hour diving into creative and engaging activities that brought math concepts to life.
First and second graders explored patterns by crafting glow stick runways and popsicle stick planes. The challenge was to land their planes safely, which required identifying the correct pattern to avoid a "crash."
Meanwhile, third and fourth graders focused on geometric shapes. They created two-dimensional polygons, calculated areas using squares and triangles, and tackled an engineering challenge to construct as many polyhedrons as possible.
It was a fun and successful start, sparking excitement for math and creativity in every student!
- Jan 11, 2025 · Francestown Elementary School
January 10, 2025 "Points of P.R.I.D.E." Newsletter
Please see the "Points of P.R.I.D.E." Newsletter from Rachel Lunan-Hill by clicking here.
- Jan 8, 2025 · Francestown Elementary School
Crazy 8's Math Program is Back!
The Crazy 8s Math Club is a free, 8 week program that meets for an hour once a week. It’s filled with fun math-based activities using interactive props like glow sticks, marshmallows, lasers, and more! This has been a very popular program in the past. The kids enjoy it and they learn a lot.
WHO: All 1st-4th graders
WHEN: Mondays at 3:30 with pick up promptly at 4:30.
- January 13, 27
- February 3, 10, 17
- March 3, 17 & 24.
There will be no Crazy 8s on No-School Days (Jan 20, Feb 24, Mar 10). If there is a snow day, we will have one makeup day on Mar 31.
PLEASE UPDATE PICKUP PATROL to AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY!
WHERE: Francestown Elementary School
If you have any questions, please contact: brittongkennedy@gmail.com or laura@festpto.net.
- Dec 20, 2024 · Francestown Elementary School
December 20, 2024 "Points of P.R.I.D.E." Newsletter
Please see the "Points of P.R.I.D.E." Newsletter from Rachel Lunan-Hill by clicking here.
- Dec 19, 2024 · Francestown Elementary School
December Outdoor Lion's Learning
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.
- Dec 13, 2024 · Francestown Elementary School
Join us at P.R.I.D.E. Meeting for an All School Sing Along
December 20, 2024
- Join us at 11:30 for PRIDE Meeting. We will be having an all school sing along!
- At 12:00 we will begin Community Lunch.
- In the afternoon the whole school will be celebrating Polar Express Day.
- Dec 13, 2024 · Francestown Elementary School
December 13, 2024 "Points of P.R.I.D.E." Newsletter
Please see the "Points of P.R.I.D.E." Newsletter from Rachel Lunan-Hill by clicking here.