Franklin Elementary School

Just a quick reminder that school will be closed on Monday, September 21, 2026. We’ll see everyone back in class on Tuesday!

Stamina! This is the week to talk about stamina. Here is a visual in a 1st grade classroom where they are actively working on building their reading stamina which is vital to our reading routines. Students in 1F are reading and sharing their ideas about their books with each other. Also of note, this is our first full week of school. Expect tired students, especially in the younger grades. They've worked hard all week! They should take the next three days off!

1st graders listening to a lunchtime read aloud of Jabari Jumps to get them ready to try new things at recess.

The weather has been so nice! Students have enjoyed our outdoor classroom all week!

After 1st graders arrive, unpack and have circle time, they focus on phonics. We use Heggerty and Fundations resources to provide a comprehensive instruction and support system for our 1st graders. These multi-sensory approaches help give students the foundation they need for reading success. Teachers are always on the lookout for students who are closely following the daily routines which are vital to their success--awarding a student or two each day their Heggerty Hero bracelets!

The first Pumpkin Fair Poster Contest submission is in! Let's keep them coming!

Join us in celebrating Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! 🌎✨ From September 15 to October 15, we honor the rich history, culture, and contributions of the Hispanic and Latino communities.

Thank you to the PTO for sponsoring the annual Welcome Back Coffee at the outdoor classroom. It was a great chance to catch up and meet new people. They also promoted "Franklin ReWears" that has started a new t-shirt exchange.

What's the best part of you? These activities give students a chance to think about themselves in a positive way while also helping each other get to know each other better! Teachers sprinkle these activities throughout the first few weeks to help launch the school year.

3P and 1J got together to play a "get to know you" game.

Buddies get together to read or participate in activities.

5th graders were working hard this week on their representational art using non objects like colors, shapes and lines. Then students used those skills to begin with objective art with a focus on various cacti.

Wishing our entire Westfield Public Schools community a happy, healthy, and sweet new year as Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on September 11, 2026, and concludes at sundown on September 13, 2026.

Shanah Tovah! 🍎🍯

💻🔧 A peek behind the scenes of our Technology Team working device by device to safely restore access for staff across the district. Grateful for their care, persistence, and long hours as we continue moving toward full restoration. 🙏👏

Today, we join together to remember the twenty-fifth anniversary of September 11, 2001.
We honor the nearly 3,000 lives taken from us, the courage of the first responders, the resilience of our communities, and the spirit that rose up during that time.

Mr. Geyer, Mrs. Davenport, and Mrs. Kennedy make learning music, art, and library skills fun!

Our first graders start the day with exploring and building classroom community. Morning Meetings are an important way for the students to learn about each other and make connections.

Please be reminded that all district schools and offices will be CLOSED on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of the holiday.

We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, September 8.

Enjoy the long weekend!

The future is bright with these kiddos!

It's hard to believe it but by 9:00 this morning the halls were calm and quiet and something special was happening in every classroom. Teachers and students were settled into class and quietly starting their school year. This morning is a chance to meet new people and become a member of a classroom community.