Holiday Outreach

Reminder! Holiday Outreach is still going on and donations will be accepted though Wednesday, December 16th. See what your child's class is donating below, or feel free to send in anything on the list. Monetary donations are also welcome and the PTG will match those up to $250.

More details here (to read in its entirety, please scroll down):

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from Frenchtown PTG! Looking forward to a wonderful 2015.

COA Presents Oliver Twist

Frenchtown students were treated today when The Cultural Organization of the Arts presented "Oliver Twist." It was a huge hit, and several kids even got a chance to part of the show.

Thanks to COA for bringing "Oliver Twist" to Frenchtown!

Academic Newsletter for the Week of 12/8

From Mrs. Vaughn:

Happening This Week
COA presents Oliver Twist for our students 

Happy Birthday to Colin F, Ella M and Sara S!


Kindergarten
Math: 

• Counting to 20
• Representing numbers to 10

E/LA:

• Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to narrate a single event or several loosely linked events, tell about the events in the order in which they occurred, and provide a reaction to what happened.

Theme:

• Elson- D dog (d) 
• Rakovic- H hat (h)

Instructional Focus:

• W.K.5 With guidance and support from adults, respond to questions and suggestions from peers and add details to strengthen writing as needed.

Grade 1
Math:

• We are continuing our studies of subtraction, using 10 frames and other methods.
• Please continue to use flashcards at home for basic addition/subtraction facts.
• Parent Newsletter

E/LA:

• We are working on instruction of narrative writing.  We will be focusing on writing about small moments in their lives.  
• We are also beginning a unit on the folk tale “The Gingerbread Man”. Please send in any variations on this folk tale that your child may have at home.  We love to share!

Other:

• We are meeting with the room mothers this week to plan out our gingerbread house making activity.  It will be held on Monday Dec. 22 from 8:45-10:00. We would love to have you join us.  Please note that to attend you need to have a current BCI on file in the office. 

• Gingerbread House supplies and volunteers needed!  Sign up here

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10 Most Violent Video Games of 2014 and What To Play Instead

A Thanksgiving Message From Mrs. Vaughn

This Thanksgiving, I'd like to take a moment to thank all of the people who work tirelessly to make Frenchtown a safe and joyful place for children.

To Mrs. Kehoe and our office assistants, thank you for greeting students with a reassuring smile when they're confused about their schedule or they need a snack.

To Mrs. Simmons, thank you for being the consoler and healer of "ouchies".

To our teachers, paraprofessionals, specialists and itinerants, thank you for leading children on the path to viewing themselves as successful, lifelong learners.

To Miss Trish, thank you for the tempting scents emanating from the kitchen and your unending patience as our little ones make their choices.

To our custodians, thank you for understanding that a clean school is a healthy school!

To our many School Improvement Team Subcommittee family partners, thank you for joining us in each of our school improvement efforts. You help us to continuously move forward in creating the best academic, social and emotional early learning environment we can be!

To our PTG, thank you for enhancing the school experience for each of our students. To our many parent volunteers, words cannot begin to express gratitude for all you do!

To our bus drivers and aides, thank you for watching over each of our "Frenchtown Friends".

To my fellow colleagues at Central office as well as throughout the district, thank you for your leadership, collaboration and inspiration. Your influence has an impact beyond what is recognized and makes a difference in the lives of many!

Wishing you each a safe and happy Thanksgiving. I hope that you are surrounded by the love and warmth of your family.