The Pumpkin Fair Poster Contest posters are due on Monday!
about 2 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
pumpkin fair posters
pumpkin fair posters
Are those pumpkins in the garden?
about 2 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
pumpkin
pumpkin
Mrs. Davenport got started on the Franklin Art Gallery show--Heart Art!
about 2 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
Heart Art
Heart Art
Heart Art
Heart Art
Heart Art
Heart Art
Heart Art
Heart Art!
Heart Art
Heart Art
Chorus, Orchestra and Band got their rehearsals and lessons underway this week.
about 2 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
band
chorus
chorus
strings
Teachers and students are building connections and community with our buddies program. Many students got acquainted with their buddy this week by interviewing each other and coloring their puzzle pieces!
about 2 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
buddies
buddies
buddies
buddies
buddies
buddies
buddies
buddies
buddies
buddies
4th grade enjoyed lunch in our outdoor classroom!
about 2 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
students
students
students
students
students
Piper, one of our 5th grade leaders, read this announcement to help kick off Hispanic Heritage Month. Thanks Piper!! Today is the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month. It’s a special time when we celebrate the culture, history, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. Hispanic Heritage Month happens every year from September 15th to October 15th. Over the next few weeks, we’ll get to learn about the traditions, music, food, and stories shared by people of Hispanic and Latino heritage—both in our school and around the country. We’re just getting started with the school year, and now—and always—is a great time to appreciate the different people and cultures that make our school such an amazing place. Have a great day and a happy Hispanic Heritage Month!
about 2 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
student reading announcement
The crowd is gathering for another great movie night! 158 pizzas have arrived and it won't be enough! We have our former and future Franklin All Stars in attendance for the epic movie event... Dog Man! What a night!
about 2 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
movie night
movie night
movie night
movie night
movie night
movie night
movie night
movie night
security
movie night
More photos from the week!
about 2 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
first week photos
first week photos
first week photos
first week photos
first week photos
first week photos
first week photos
first week photos
first week photos
first week photos

What a fantastic first full week of school!
From day one, students dive right into learning while also building strong classroom routines and expectations. These early lessons include learning how to collaborate on projects and activities, setting the stage for a year of teamwork and success.

Community building is also at the heart of Franklin. Teachers work to deepen connections within their classrooms, while our Buddy Program pairs older and younger students to create friendships that extend beyond the classroom.

We are so proud of the energy and excitement already filling our school—here are some photos from this week!

about 2 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
first week
first week
first week
first week
first week
first week

Fifth graders are currently engaged in their Op Art Heart project. This project began after the students had the opportunity to learn about Op Art and several artists associated with the movement. For their artwork, students are combining a heart with an optical illusion. The goal is to create unique artwork, which also relates to the character Molly Lou Melon, who was unique and proud of herself. Molly Lou Melon is the main character in the picture book Stand Tall Molly Lou Mellon which all classrooms are reading as part of our character education launch to the school year.

about 2 months ago, Paul Duncan
Image of book Stand Tall Molly Lou Mellom
Op Art
Op Art
Op Art
Op Art
Back To School Night is a wonderful time to get up to speed on what's going on in your child's class but it's also a nice time to see familiar faces after the long summer break. We also try to capitalize on the potential leadership opportunities for our 5th graders. Many of them volunteered to help as ambassadors for the evening--helping parents find classrooms. When they were done, and waiting for their parents, they played duck, duck goose to pass the time. Leadership can be fun!
about 2 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
ambassadors
ambassadors
ambassadors
ambassadors
ambassadors
ambassadors
ambassadors
ambassadors
Teachers love to catch up with their former students!
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students and teacher
tudents and teacher
More recess fun!
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 recess
 recess
 recess
 recess
 recess
 recess
 recess
 recess
Thank you to the PTO for another great welcome back coffee!
2 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
PTO welcome back coffee
Friends and siblings get to catch up at recess!
2 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
friends and siblings!
friends and siblings!
friends and siblings!
friends and siblings!
friends and siblings!
friends and siblings!
friends and siblings!
friends and siblings!
Recess is a great time to reconnect!
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lunch and recess
lunch and recess
lunch and recess
lunch and recess
lunch and recess
lunch and recess
lunch and recess
lunch and recess
lunch and recess
We had an exciting first day!
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first day
first day
first day
first day
first day
first day
first day
Teachers spent two days in professional development and putting the final touches on their classrooms. The PTO also served them a great welcome back luncheon!!
2 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
teacher professional development
teacher professional development
teacher professional development
teacher professional development
teacher professional development
teacher professional development
More positive vibes from teachers!
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bulletin board
bulletin board
bulletin board