Our 5th grade leaders took the lead with running our Week of Respect assembly (with help from Mrs. Pepe and Mrs. Rygiel). Our whole school packed into the gym for positive messaging with a focus on this year's theme: We are Respectful, Responsible and Resilient. Dr. Duncan read one of his favorite books, Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon! Nothing gets Molly Lou down. As her grandmother told her, "Believe in yourself and the world will believe in you too!" Our word of the month, "Respect" was also revealed (as it was pulled out of our "pillars of character" treasure chest)! What a great morning!
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We are dressed to impress today!
8 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
Gwen and Ricki kicked off our Week of Respect with important messaging over the loudspeaker about spreading kindness and smiling when we see people. We encourage our 5th graders to take on leadership roles like these. Creating a welcoming environment can start with the smallest gestures and our 5th graders can help us promote these efforts! Thanks girls!
8 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
Our first Friday evening Pumpkin Fair was a total success thanks to our amazing Franklin School community!
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Winners!
8 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
Carline reminders!
8 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
Former Franklin All Stars, including Mrs. Lyman!
8 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
More Pumpkin Fair! Food trucks and games!
8 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
The Pumpkin Fair is underway! What a day for this great Franklin tradition! The Cookie Walk, bouncy houses, face painting, games, the DUNK tank!!! It's great to see former families and students volunteering.
8 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
5th grade students enjoyed using our newly created outdoor classroom in art with Mrs. Davenport this week. They sketched from real-life fall objects—corn, leaves, and pumpkins—to create still life drawings. The focus was on sketching as a planning tool, practicing realistic drawing, and exploring composition. It was the perfect autumn setting to spark creativity!
8 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
Congratulations to our Music Students of the Month! Their kindness, hard work and dedication to music made them stand out!
8 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
A few Westfield principals bumped into the Mayor while accepting our Gold certificates at the New Jersey EZ Ride Safe Routes to School ceremony!
8 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
Lochlan, one of our 5th grade student leaders, made an announcement about Yom Kippur to help inform our student body about fasting (for adults) or giving up things like candy or screen time (for kids) as is customary for preparing for the new year ahead. Thanks Lochlan!
8 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
Recess Runners is off to the races! What a great day to run!
8 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
Congrats to our Pumpkin Fair Poster Contest Winners!!!
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First day of Safety Patrol!
8 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
More We Walk photos!
8 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
Walk to School Day!
8 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
Buddy classes took a short break to work together and celebrate World Peace Day this week! Thanks for the positive and peace-filled vibes!
8 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
Glee Club got started this week! We can feel the enthusiasm!
8 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
