Teachers often provide a little positive reinforcement for good behaviors and hard-work. That can range from a simple compliment to some extra time outside, board games or a PJ day. Occasionally teachers go big. 3P had a slime event! Looks very slimy!
Franklin students had a special assembly for Music In Our Schools Month today. The Roosevelt 8th Grade Band played a series of songs. It was great to see so many former Franklin students. They've grown up so much and their development as musicians was on full display.
2nd graders participated in Dinosaurs Rock assembly program this morning.
For Read Across America Day Mrs. Kennedy our Librarian thought we should "drop everything and read"! The entire school spent the last 15 minutes of the day quietly enjoying books in the hallway!
Our students leaders make announcements in the morning over the loudspeaker. We wrapped up The Kids Heart Challenge from February as we usher in Women's History Month and Holi. Thank you to our student leaders!
Our annual author day, sponsored by our PTO, was a hit! Author and illustrator Michael Rex presented about how he approaches writing and illustrating his books.
Students participated in SEL Day activities such as yoga, breathing, coloring, and listening to mindful music.
What an ending!
Incredible evening performance! Next stop Broadway!
Stage crew decorated the concession stand area and the actors just got their last minute directions from their director! 30 minutes until show time!
More photos from Annie Jr.
The PTO sponsored production of Annie Jr. was spectacular today! Students and parent volunteers have been working for months to bring this classic tale to the Franklin stage!!
One way for 1st graders to develop number sense is to keep track of each day of the year as part of their morning activities. It's a quick and effective daily routine. The 100th (and the 101st) days of school arrived and deserved a little celebration.
Students in 1-H read with their 5th grade buddies, thought about being president (Monday was Presidents Day) and participated in an enrichment activity.
March is Youth Art Month. To celebrate this, every school in Westfield will have 2 students whose artwork will be on display downtown.
The Franklin artists in this exhibit are:
4th Grade:
Rebekah Sandler 4-B for her yarn embroidery artwork
5th Grade:
Ellie Reinartz 5-MG for her fall still life drawing
As you visit downtown during the month of March, be on the lookout at the library and the front windows at the Center for Creativity at the Rialto for artwork from not only our school, but the other schools in Westfield as well!
More Valentine's Day Fun!
Valentine's Day seems to get cuter every year!
One of the many 5th grade leadership roles is communicating over the loud speaker about various school activities. The office was crowded with students this morning who made announcements about our Kids Heart Challenge, Lunar New Year and fun facts about Valentine's Day! Thank you to our leaders for keeping us informed!
We love having parents come and share family traditions! Lunar new year is coming up. 1-D got a head start on their celebration!
Celebrating Black History Month with a performance by Soul Steps, thank you to our PTO for this assembly!
