Students were busy at STEAM this week whether it was at Music and Tech Adventures, Chemistry of Cooking, Lego Engineers, Jewelry Business 101, Candle Making and more!
Franklin's Artists of the month we announced today. They were noticed for demonstrating creativity and excellence in their artwork but also for acting kind and respectful toward others! Their artwork will be displayed in the hall outside the art room.
Two Franklin artists will have their artwork on display in the Superintendent’s Office for the year. Every grade is represented in this display from the various schools in the district. Franklin has 2nd grade art being displayed. A big congratulations to these students for their outstanding creativity!
Alexander Kahn, Gisela Pimentel
Alexander Kahn, Gisela Pimentel
Congratulations to our Spotlight on Character winners for demonstrating kindness and respect!
Our Student Council Celebrations Committee makes announcements on the loudspeaker about our many observances and events like the Week of Respect or Diwali but they also maintain a bulletin board by the gym. Here are a few of the many contributors for the Halloween display!
Student leader, Jake, made this announcement this morning. As we wrap up Safe Schools Week, let’s remember that each of us has the power to make choices that keep our school safe and happy.
Safe choices can be simple things like walking in the hallways, making sure the door closes behind you when you come in from outside, or solving problems peacefully. These small actions show respect and help everyone feel cared for.
Every time you make a safe choice, you make our school stronger. Let’s finish the week by showing respect, kindness, and care ….today and every day!
Your Challenge of the Day:
Pay attention to the safe choices you make today. Can you find three moments to show care for your school and others?
Safe choices can be simple things like walking in the hallways, making sure the door closes behind you when you come in from outside, or solving problems peacefully. These small actions show respect and help everyone feel cared for.
Every time you make a safe choice, you make our school stronger. Let’s finish the week by showing respect, kindness, and care ….today and every day!
Your Challenge of the Day:
Pay attention to the safe choices you make today. Can you find three moments to show care for your school and others?
More Diwali photos!
"Say Hello Day" is more than a chance to wear your favorite green attire. It's a chance to learn the name of someone new at Franklin. It's an even better chance to have many people use your name when they say hello to you in the hallway--which makes everyone feel like Franklin is just a little friendlier. That's also why we sprinkle these "hello" days throughout the year. It makes our school a little friendlier and it helps people feel like they belong. That matters so much to us!
The Westfield Fire Department presented their annual review of basic fire safety tips to our 1st through 3rd graders. Thank you to our firefighters!
What a great fall day! Students are really enjoying our new equipment from Project Playground and our PTO!
Franklin STEAM is off to a great start! This PTO sponsored program offers students chances to explore and participate in multi-disciplinary activities. More pictures and information to come!
Seed hunt anyone? What a great day to utilize our outdoor classroom and Habitat Garden! 3-P went on a seed hunt as part of our science curriculum.
Shivansh, one of our 5th grade leaders, made an announcement over the loudspeaker about Diwali!
What a great day for activities in the Habitat Garden!
The Week of Respect and Red Ribbon Week are celebrated to help us establish a kind, respectful and safe environment for our students. It's a time to set our expectations for how we treat each other as well as build and strengthen our school community. Our PTO supported these efforts by sponsoring "Lead U" assemblies for all grade levels today. Lead U members conducted a funny, high energy assembly with awesome music about how to resolve peer conflicts, build connections, appreciate your peers and make healthy choices. We had a great day!
We love when families share their traditions! Happy Diwali!
The Week of Respect is coming to an end with our final spirit day! Here is our announcement for today! Our spirit day is "Together We Are Building a Stronger Community." When we come together, respect one another, and show school spirit, we help build a safe and happy community where everyone belongs. Let’s keep cheering each other on, because together we make our school shine brighter and stronger every day!
Also, Columbus Day and Indigenous People's Day got a shout out with an announcement from Annie.
2J and 4B wrapped up our week of respect with a short buddy activity on respect!
Devyn, Logan and Zoe are roles models who are demonstrating an entrepreneurial spirit and generous hearts! They started a very productive lemonade stand over the weekend and made a nice profit. Instead of spending it on themselves they wondered if they could donate it Franklin School. We suggested Project Playground who is gladly accepting this donation! Thank you for your generosity!!
More positive messaging from our 5th graders!!
Cozy Up with Kindness” Just like a cozy blanket makes you feel warm and safe, kindness can do the same for our school. When we share kind words, include others, and make safe choices, everyone feels welcome and cared for. So today and every day let’s spread kindness to keep our school the happiest and coziest place to be!
