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!!
2 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
students donating to project playground
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!
2 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
cozy day
cozy day
cozy day
cozy day
cozy day
cozy day
cozy day
cozy day
cozy day
cozy day announcement
Our 5th grade leaders are making announcements on the loud speaker this week! Here is Wednesday's announcement. "We Are Stronger Together”. Just like athletes train their bodies, we can train our hearts and minds to be strong by showing respect, kindness, and teamwork every single day. When we stand together and help each other, our school becomes even stronger. Let’s keep building each other up because we are Franklin strong!
2 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
student announcer
student announcer
Our 5th grade leaders are making announcements on the loud speaker this week! Here is Tuesday's announcement. "The Happiest School on Earth”, it’s Disney Day! We love seeing all the Disney spirit shining around our school today. This week we are celebrating the Week of Respect, and just like Disney parks, our school can be the happiest place on Earth when we all work together to make it safe and welcoming. Remember that kind words, helpful hands, and respectful choices are the real magic that bring smiles to everyone’s day.
2 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
student announcer
More assembly photos!
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 assembly
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assembly

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!

2 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
Week of respect
Week of respect
Week of respect
Week of respect
We are dressed to impress today!
2 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
picture day!
picture day
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!
2 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
5th grade leaders
5th grade leaders
Our first Friday evening Pumpkin Fair was a total success thanks to our amazing Franklin School community!
2 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
posters
posters
posters
posters
posters
posters
happy kids
families
teachers
teachers
Winners!
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winners
winners
Carline reminders!
2 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
carline reminders
carline reminders
carline reminders
carline reminders
Former Franklin All Stars, including Mrs. Lyman!
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former students
former students
former students
former teachers
More Pumpkin Fair! Food trucks and games!
2 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
food trucks
food trucks
food trucks
food trucks
food trucks
food trucks
food trucks
food trucks
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.
2 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
pumpkin fair
pumpkin fair
pumpkin fair
pumpkin fair
pumpkin fair
pumpkin fair
pumpkin fair
pumpkin fair

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!


2 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
Outdoor Classroom
Outdoor Classroom
Outdoor Classroom
Outdoor Classroom
Congratulations to our Music Students of the Month! Their kindness, hard work and dedication to music made them stand out!
2 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
music students of the month
music students of the month
A few Westfield principals bumped into the Mayor while accepting our Gold certificates at the New Jersey EZ Ride Safe Routes to School ceremony!
2 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
Safe Routes

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!

2 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
student announcer
Recess Runners is off to the races! What a great day to run!
2 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
recess runners
recess runners
recess runners
recess runners
Congrats to our Pumpkin Fair Poster Contest Winners!!!
2 months ago, Franklin Elementary School
poster contest winners
poster contest winners
poster contest winners
poster contest winners